Article By: The Press
Sept. 14
Luther Crest has scheduled a free public educational program on continuing care retirement communities, told by residents themselves. The resident-panel discussion will be held 10:30 a.m. at Luther Crest, 800 Hausman Road and will include lunch. Because seating is limited, people interested in attending are asked to call the senior living community at 610-398-8011.
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation and the Cancer Support Community will host a free wellness fair entitled “Cancer Rehabilitation: Resources and Services for Mind, Body & Spirit.” The event will be 4 to 7 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Health & Technology Center, 850 S. 5th St., Allentown. To register, call 1-888-44-REHAB (73422) or email CallCenter@gsrh.org. Walk-ins welcome based on availability after reservations.
Carol Cannon, a certified Feng Shui and building biology consultant, will present the program “Feng Shui for Your Home” 6 p.m. at Lower Macungie Library, 3450 Brookside Road. Registration is required. Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese art of placement. For more information, contact Lower Macungie Library at 610-966-6864 or visit www.lowermaclib.org.
Sept. 15
The Lehigh Valley Thunderbird Club will host an “All Thunderbird Convention CarShow” in the afternoon along Jubilee Street in Emmaus and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Best Western Conference Center, Bethlehem. For more information, visit www.lehighvalleythunderbirdclub.com.
Sept. 17
Old Zionsville UCC will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet 7 to 11 a.m. There is a cost. For more information, call 610-966-3601.
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 1249 Trexlertown Road, will host a yard sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The rain date is Sept. 24. Hot dogs and other refreshments will be available for purchase. For information, call 610-395-4571.
Sept. 18
Emmaus Main Street Partners and Gross McGinley LLP presents the Farewell Summer Festival on Main Street 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the festival is free. Festival events will include face painting, a martial arts demonstration, music performances, a cupcake decorating contest, an eating contest and a parade.
Breakfast at Lehigh Temple, 2120 Route 100, Macungie, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There is a charge. For more information, call 610-398-9845.
Sept. 21
Emmaus Historical Society will host its monthly program 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Bill Barto will present the program “Our Moravian Settlers” featuring the story of the first settlers in Emmaus, who they were and what they accomplished in the early years of the borough.
Sept. 24
Lower Milford Township’s annual Fall Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine, on the township building grounds, 7607 Chestnut Hill Church Road. For more information, call 610-967-4949. Vendors are needed. Find more information on reserving a spot on the township website.
Penny party at Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church of Eastern Salisbury, 1707 Church Road, Allentown. Doors open 5 p.m.; event begins 6 p.m. For more information, call 610-866-1611.
Emmaus Historical Society will host an ice cream social 2 to 5 p.m. in the backyard of the museum, 218 Main St. The event marks the one-year anniversary of the new museum.
Sept. 25
Regional police K-9 trials at Salisbury High School 9 a.m. Come out to see K-9 teams from Pennsylvania and several surrounding states compete in a skills contest and meet the Salisbury Township Police Department’s new K-9 “Rocket,” You will see the best dogs showing off their ability to track and apprehend suspects, locate illegal drugs and run a timed obstacle course. Bring the whole family for a day of fun. Refreshments will be available.
Sept. 27
The Caron Foundation and the Caron Parents’ Support Group of the Lehigh Valley will host an evening with author Sandy Swenson 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown, 3231 Tilghman St., Allentown. Swenson wrote “The Joey Song: A Mother’s Story of Her Son’s Addiction.” Admission to the event is free.
The Hivel Und Dahl Preservation Society will hold its quarterly meeting 7 p.m. at the Upper Milford municipal building, Old Zionsville. The program will be presented by Jeff Donat, of Allentown, who will speak about the history of postcards. Refreshments will be served after the program. For more information, call 610-967-4836.
Sept. 29
The Lower Macungie Township Historical Society meets 7 p.m. at the Macungie Institute, 510 E. Main St., Macungie, for a presentation on the French and Indian War by Douglas Pitchell and the New Jersey Frontier Guard “1756.”
For more information, visit LMTHistory.org.
Oct. 1
The Emmaus 1803 House A Very Merrie Halloween, a Halloween craft show and fall festival. For information, visit www.1803house.org. Proceeds benefit the preservation and maintenance of the historic 1803 House, 55 S. Keystone Ave., Emmaus
Old Zionsville UCC will host a ham and turkey dinner with all the trimmings 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door and seating is first come, first served. There is a cost. For more information call 610-966-3601
Oct. 15
Old Zionsville UCC will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet 7 to 11 a.m. There is a cost. For more information, call 610-966-3601
Old Zionsville UCC will conduct a blood drive with the Miller Keystone Bloodmobile 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. Registration is available at www.giveapint.org. Donors are asked to eat a good breakfast before giving blood.
Oct. 16
The Hivel Und Dahl Preservation Society will sponsor a bus tour to see eight homes in the central section of the Lehigh County Log Cabin Trail. There is a cost which includes transportation, hot dogs and beverages upon return. The bus leaves from the Shelter House on South 4th Street in Emmaus at 1 p.m. and will return at approximately 4 p.m. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Bruce Mordaunt at 610-395-9836 or Carolyn Lagler at 610-966-3172. Make checks payable to Hivel Und Dahl Preservation Society and mail to P.O. Box 416, Old Zionsville, 18068.
Oct. 19
“Fried Chicken Dinner Fundraiser” 5 to 6:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church parish hall, Fifth and Chestnut streets, Emmaus. Tickets must be purchased by Oct. 5 for eat-in or take-out meal. Purchase tickets at the Emmaus Historical Scoiety museum noon to 4 pm, Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays or call 610-966-6591.
Oct. 22
Prescription drug take-back day at South Mall, 3300 Lehigh St., Allentown, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Nov. 13
The Lower Macungie Township Historical Society presents a Veteran’s Day program 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Lower Macungie Township Community Center, 3450 Brookside Road, Macungie. For more information, visit LMTHistory.org.
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