The Macungie Public Works Crew will collect Christmas trees Jan. 9 and 16, for recycling at the Emmaus Compost Center. All ornaments, lights and tinsel must be removed.

The Parkland Art League will hold the next meeting at the Macungie Institute 7 p.m. Jan. 10 with artist Lee Baldwin exhibiting in watercolor.

Concordia Lutheran Preschool will open registration for the 2017-2018 school year Jan. 16. There will be a registration day open house 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 16. The preschool is located at Concordia Lutheran Church, 2623 Brookside Road, Macungie. Call 610-965-3265 for information.

There will be a low back pain treatment presentation by Rick Grubb, board certified orthopaedic specialist, physical therapy, St. Luke’s University Health Network, 7 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Macungie Institute. For more information, call 484-426-2055. Register for the presentation by Jan. 20.

The next bus trip to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is scheduled Feb. 19 and March 20. Call the park at 610-966-4289 to reserve a seat.

Zumba Fitness classes are held 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Macungie Fire Company #1.

Sahaja Yoga Meditation is held Wednesday evenings at the Macungie Institute. For information, call 610-966-2213.

Valley Music Together holds Tuesday and Thursday morning parent/child classes at Macungie Institute. For more information, go to www.valleymusictogether.org or call 484-330-6723.

The Lower Lehigh Lions will meet 6 p.m. Jan. 10 and 24 at the Macungie Institute.

Macungie Fire Company meets 7 p.m. Jan. 11 at its social quarters.

Macungie VFW Post 9264 meets 7 p.m. Jan. 9 at the post home on Lehigh Street.

The Ladies Auxiliary of Macungie VFW Post 9264 meets 1 p.m. Jan. 19 at the post home.

Macungie Rod and Gun Club Board meets 7 p.m. Jan. 19 at the club.

Macungie Borough Council meets 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at borough hall, 21 Locust St., Macungie.

The Macungie Park Board of Directors meeting will be held downstairs 7 p.m. Jan. 24. The public is welcome.

Bingo is held weekly Saturday evenings at Macungie Memorial Park. Doors open 5 p.m. and games begin 6:45 p.m. For more information, call 610-966-4289.

Happy New Year! May your 2017 be filled with blessings.

The next column will be published Feb. 4; copy deadline is Jan. 26.