Do you like to draw pictures with chalk on the sidewalk? Then the upcoming Chalk the Walk, sponsored by the Emmaus Arts Commission, is a fun activity for you.

This is the fourth year for this popular event, which begins 9 a.m. and ends noon July 9 at Triangle Park. The event is open to artists ages 6 to adult to show their artistic talent. There is a nominal entrance fee. Registered artists are assigned a block of sidewalk space to create and exhibit their work. Artists are given a small amount of free chalk but it is suggested they bring their own chalk or pastels to enhance their work. Pre-registration is not required but since there is a limited number of sidewalk blocks available, it is suggested participants register early. Also, to expedite on-site registration, it is suggested participants fill out the required forms ahead of time to bring to the event.

Judges will determine the winners and prizes will be awarded for each division at noon. The rain date is July 10. For information, visit www.emmausarts.org.

Another ongoing Emmaus Arts Commission’s project is the rain barrel silent auction. This is the sixth year for this event. Local artists are challenged to paint rain barrels as a way to create unique works of art while offering a functional and environmentally friendly addition to any outdoor space. Bids will be accepted for the barrels July 3 at the Emmaus Farmers Market. The final bids will be accepted at the Chalk the Walk event. There is also a “Buy It and Take It Now” option available. The barrel highest bidder awards will be presented 11 a.m. Proceeds from the sale help fund EAC events and projects.

Plan to stop in at the Emmaus Public Library, 11 E. Main St., during the summer for the fun activities the library offers. Some programs require registration. For information, visit wwwemmauspl.org or call 610-965-9284.

The summer reading program, “On Your Mark, Get Set…READ,” is underway so I hope all the area children are busy reading and filling in their reading logs. There are small prizes presented as reading goals are reached. There is still time to register.

The book clubs continue: Teen Read 7 p.m. July 7; Literary Lunch, noon July 20 and Literary Lunch Jr., noon, July 26.

Children are invited to bring their own books or read one of the library’s choices to the Lehigh Valley Therapy Dogs 6:45 p.m. July 21.

The library has planned several special programs for children: members of the Emmaus Hockey Club will present information on ice hockey in the Emmaus area 2 p.m. July 18; members of the Pratyush Sinha Foundation will introduce yoga to the children 10:30 a.m. July 19 and members of the Lehigh Valley Therapy Dogs will demonstrate the dogs’ obedience training 2 p.m. July 21. The butterfly lady, Mary Gruber, will present a program on the wonderful world of butterflies 2 p.m. July 25 and children are invited to dress up Hogwarts style and celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday 1 p.m. July 30 while they watch the 2001 “Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone” film.

There will be board and card games for fourth graders and older 2 p.m. July 7 and action games (Bolt) for sixth graders and older 10 a.m. July 9.

A family film, a G-rated movie, will be offered 6 p.m. July 21 and a movie matinee, a PG-rated movie, will be offered 1 p.m. July 28.

The summer film discussion series led by local filmmaker Stephanie Gardner continues 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 27. Attendees will view “Network” and Gardner’s discussion will explore the artistic choices the filmmaker made and how the film speaks to a larger social issue of the time.

Plan ahead: The Friends of the Emmaus Library has reserved seats for the Aug. 23 Iron Pigs game. There is a cost for tickets. For information and to order, mail to Batting for Books, c/o Friends of the Emmaus Public Library. 11. E. Main St., Emmaus, 18049-4012. Did you know the library was selected by QNB Bank as the 2016 Batting for Books recipient so the library gets $25 every time an Iron Pigs batter hits a double? Last year’s program raised $3,850 for the library.

Plaudits to the Friends of the Emmaus Public Library and members of the Emmaus Kiwanis for helping with the weeding and beautifying the library’s landscape.

Emmaus Borough Council meets 7 p.m. July 18. The borough offices will be closed July 4 for the holiday. Due to the July 4 holiday, residents should place refuse/recycling out July 6 for July 7 pickup.

At deadline time, the pool contractor was busy installing the parts for the Emmaus Community Park pool and the pool is expected to open June 25. The pool’s opening was delayed due to damage to the pool’s filtration system that required new parts. When the pool opens, hours will be daily noon to 8 p.m. For information and events at the pool, call 610-928-1130.

There is free Zumba at the Arts Pavilion 9 a.m. every Saturday. “Minions” is the film during the “Movies under the Stars” showing July 15 at Emmaus Community Park. Movies begin around 8:15 p.m. Concerts at the park during July are July 3: Macungie Band; July 10: Main Street Cruisers; July 17: Lou Franco Project; July 24: Charlie Brown’s Notorious Groove and July 31: James Supra Band with Sarah Ayers. Concerts begin 6 p.m. For information, visit www.emmausent.com.

The Emmaus Farmers market is held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday. A special program in July includes a children’s program, “Let’s Grow Together” 1 p.m. July 17. The market is held rain or shine at the KNBT parking lot, 235 Main St.

The Emmaus Historical Society museum, 218 Main St., is open noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays.

The office hours for the mobile office for Sen. Lisa Boscola, D-18th, at the Emmaus Public Library, 11 E. Main St., are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 25. For information, visit www.senator boscola.com or call 610-868-8667.

The deadline for ordering memorial bricks for the Sept. 8 Remembrance Garden’s special walkway to honor community heroes throughout the years is July 17. The walkway will honor local police, ambulance and firefighters. The Remembrance Garden is located on the grounds of the Knauss Homestead. There is a cost for the bricks. For information, visit www.emmausremembers.org.

The Emmaus Garden Club meets noon July 5 at Faith Presbyterian Church, North Second and Cherokee streets. Marcy Cunkelman will present a program beginning 12:30 p.m. in which she’ll highlight the importance of certain host plants needed for the health and survival of different species of butterflies.

Happy Birthday to my two daughters who have July birthdays.

Have a safe and fun Fourth of July. The next deadline for including information in the August column is July 20. Send to durdock@aol.com, 913 Little Lehigh Dr. or phone 610-967-2661.