March 15

Alburtis Area 55+ seniors meet noon at Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Quarry Road, #1, Alburtis. Seniors will enjoy a pot luck luncheon plus bingo. Many bus trips are scheduled. For more information, call 610-966-4996.

The Lutheran Home at Topton’s monthly bereavement forum will host a free program on “What I Miss Most: Learning to Do for Myself,” 6:30 p.m. The Diakon senior living community, 1 South Home Ave., Topton, hosts the bereavement forum each month in Deibert Hall on the first floor of the skilled nursing care center on the Topton campus. Facilitated by the Rev. Dr. Colleen G. Kristula, chaplain, the forums are sponsored by Ludwick Funeral Homes of Topton and Kutztown. People who wish to participate should RSVP to 610-682-1334. Weather-related cancellations are recorded at the same number.

March 16

Lehigh Valley Beekeepers Association meeting 7 p.m. in Room 130 A-D, Alumni Hall of Northampton Community College, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem. The speaker will be Mark Antunes who maintains about 100 colonies scattered in various locations in Bucks, Montgomery and Chester counties. His presentation is “What you didn’t know about your packaged bees mite kill them.” The public is welcome and there is no admission charge. For more information, visit www.lehighvalleybeekeepers.org or call 610-767-0306.

Emmaus Historical Society meeting 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5th and Chestnut St., Emmaus. There will be a presentation on the “Schwar Genealogy Library.” The Emmaus Historical Society is thrilled to house the Schwar Genealogy Library. Member Lynette Fink will talk about the history of the library, the types of materials the library contains and show examples of how the library’s resources can be used to find out about your own ancestors. For more information, call 610-966-6591.

March 18

Magic and Illusion Show 2 to 2:45 p.m. at the Lower Macungie Township Community Center. Fun for the entire family as things appear and disappear before your eyes. Registration is required. Contact the community center for details at 610-966-6924.

All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet at Old Zionsville United Church of Christ, 5981 Fountain Road, Old Zionsville, 7 to 11 a.m. Children under six eat free. For more information, call Annie at 610-966-5242 or Betty at 610-966-2842.

All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast 7 to 11 a.m. at Emmaus United Methodist Church, 2336 S. Ninth St. at Emmaus Avenue, Allentown. Donations are accepted. For more information, call 610-797-1571.

Luther Crest will hold a free public “St. Patty’s bash” 7 p.m. at the senior living community, 800 Hausman Road, Allentown. Participants will enjoy an Irish celebration, complete with favorite Emerald Isle cuisine, music and Irish beer. The focus of the event is to acquaint people with the continuing care retirement community. Because seating is limited, interested people should RSVP to 610-391-8229.

March 21

Lenten recital at First Presbyterian Church, Allentown, 3231 West Tilghman St. featuring Michael Krentz, director of music ministries/cantor, Lutheran Theological Seminary; director of music/organist, Christ Lutheran Church, Allentown, 6:30 p.m. A free will offering will be collected.

The Concerned East Penn Taxpayers Association will meet 7 p.m. at Fire Company No. 1, Emmaus. The speaker will be Tom Campione of the Lehigh Valley Tea Party. CEPTA meets at the fire company the third Tuesday of every month.

March 28

The quarterly meeting of the Hivel Und Dahl Preservation Society will be held 7 p.m. in the Upper Milford Township Building, 5671 Chestnut St., Old Zionsville. After a short business meeting, Mark McKenzie will present a discussion and demonstration of Internet-based genealogy research. Learn more about your family history and perhaps connect with distant relatives. Refreshments will be served. Guests are always welcome. For more information, visit hivelunddahl.com.

Lenten recital at First Presbyterian Church, Allentown, 3231 West Tilghman St. featuring Craig Williams, organist/choirmaster, West Point Chapel; adjunct professor of organ, Nyack College; staff faculty, Westminster Conservatory (Westminster Choir College) 6:30 p.m. A free will offering will be collected.

March 30

Upper Milford Historical Society meeting 7 p.m. in the Upper Milford Township Building, Old Zionsville. The topic will be the Perkiomen Railroad’s role in the development of Upper Milford’s villages by Doug Peters. Refreshments will be provided and all are welcome. For more information, call 610-966-4376.

March 31

Soroptimist International of Emmaus sixth annual designer purse bingo and basket raffle at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 139 N. 4th St., Emmaus. Doors open 5:30 p.m.; games start 7 p.m. Contact Ann Mertz for ticket information at amertz922@gmail.com.

April 4

Lenten recital at First Presbyterian Church, Allentown, 3231 West Tilghman St. featuring Thomas Dressler, coordinator of traditional music (organist/director of chancel choir, Cantate Domino, and handbell choirs), First Presbyterian Church, Allentown; sub-dean, Lehigh Valley Chapter of American Guild of Organists, 6:30 p.m. A free will offering will be collected.

Emmaus Garden Club meeting, 12:30 p.m. at Faith Presbyterian Church, 3002 N. 2nd St., Emmaus. Jack Jones - JJ’s Woodcrafter will display his talent for birdhouse construction and share important features required to attract birds.

April 8

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Lower Macungie Township Community Center. The event will include games, singing and dancing. Bring a camera to take pictures. Registration is required. Contact the community center for details at 610-966-6924.

April 9

Passion Sunday worship services 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church, 2623 Brookside Road, Macungie. For more information, call 610-965-3265.

April 14

Kiwanis Club of Emmaus - Walter C. Stoudt Memorial Prayer Breakfast 7:30 a.m. at Saint John’s Lutheran Church, 501 Chestnut St., Emmaus. The speaker is Pastor Mia White from Hope UCC Church. For tickets and further information, call 610-395-4818 or visit www.EmmausKiwanis.org.

April 15

Kiwanis Club of Emmaus 65th Annual Easter Egg Hunt 1 p.m. rain or shine at Emmaus Community Park, 13th and Broad streets, Emmaus. There are five age groups including toddlers through age 10. There will be prizes for numbered eggs. The Easter Bunny will also attend for photo opportunities. For further information, call 610-395-4818 or visit www.EmmausKiwanis.org.

May 2

Community Day at the Lower Macungie Township Community Center 4 to 8 p.m. Discover all that Lower Macungie Township has to offer with fun activities for all ages. Bring a camera to take pictures with a Minion.

May 6

Emmaus Historical Society will accept yard sale donations during regular museum hours. Also May 7, 13 and 14. If unable to bring items during those times, call the museum at 610-966-6591 to make a mutually convenient drop-off time. Donations will not be accepted after 2 p.m. May 14.

June 4

Kiwanis Club of Emmaus 44th Annual Pancake Festival, 8 a.m. to noon at Emaus Fire Company #1, 6th and Broad streets, Emmaus. Children under age 10 eat free. One price includes all the pancakes you can eat. For tickets and further information, call 610-395-4818 or visit www.EmmausKiwanis.org.

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