Zion’s Union Church Maxatawny, 329 Church Road, Kutztown, is collecting monetary donations Nov. 27 through Dec. 4 to purchase Christmas gifts for residents of the Bethany Children’s Home.

Call the church office at 610-683-7485 for info.

Zion’s youth group will have its Advent Social at 7 p.m. Dec. 6.

The Sunday School’s Live Nativity will be presented 5-7:30 p.m. Dec. 10. Rain date is Dec. 11. Shows will be every half-hour with the final show at 7 p.m.

Refreshments will be served.

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Ziegels Church, 9990 Ziegels Church Road, Breinigsville, will host an Advent Night of Music featuring the Hanover Woodwind Quintet led by Johanna Reisteter 7 p.m. Dec. 4.

Also featured will be selections by the Ziegels Junior, Senior and Handbell Choirs with a special appearance by Union Soundz.

The Sunday School Christmas program titled “The Not So Silent Night” will be presented 10:10-10:55 a.m. Dec. 11.

Ziegels is looking for volunteers to be a part of the live nativity 5-7 p.m. Dec. 11. To participate, call Kristin Folck at 484-860-2549.

For information about the concert or Christmas program, call the church office at 610-285-6157.

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The Ladies Aid at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1028 Church St., Fogelsville, is sponsoring a Christmas party 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 5. Everyone is invited to attend. Bring a covered dish to share.

They will be singing carols, lighting the Christmas tree on the corner of the church and there will be a special visit from St. Nick.

For more information, call the church office at 610-395-5535.

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Parkland Community Library, 4422 Walbert Ave., South Whitehall, will present wellness coach Dr. Melissa Hakim for some tips on not getting overwhelmed during the holidays at Decreasing Holiday Stress 11 a.m. Dec. 3.

Learn how to make good choices for activities, food and time.

Technical Tuesday for seniors will be held at 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at Luther Crest retirement community, 800 Hausman Road, South Whitehall.

Learn gadget advice and access free downloads.

Kids in grades seven through 12, come and get matched with a book at the library’s Book Speed Dating session 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1.

Children in grades two to five are invited to learn more about the historical time periods of the American Girls series at the American Girls Club 6 p.m. Dec. 6.

There will be activities and crafts.

For information, call the library at 610-398-1361.