April 19

The Lower Macungie Township Historical Society has asked historian Martha Capwell Fox to present a slide show about the historical significance of the Lehigh Valley’s early industries 7 p.m. at Camp Olympic Barn, Upper Level, 3120 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Emmaus. For more information, visit www.LMTHistory.org.

Emmaus Historical Society meets 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Lindsay Dierolf will tell the story of the “Boyertown Rhoads Opera House Fire” from Jan. 13, 1908 when 170 lives were lost. Props and photos will be displayed.

Alburtis Area 55+ seniors meet noon at Church of the Good Shepherd for a potluck luncheon and bingo. Find out about the many bus trips throughout the year. For more information, call 610-966-4996.

April 20

Women’s Club of Emmaus will hold a spring card party 11:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 501 Chestnut St., Emmaus. There is a cost for a light lunch. For reservations, call Ruth at 484-634-2468 for pinochle or Sandy at 610-395-6434 for bridge.

The Lehigh Valley Beekeepers Association will meet 7 p.m. at Northampton Community College, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, Alumni Hall 130 A-D. Beekeepers Ron Bogansky and Paul Snellen will lead discussion on the springtime apiary duties of splits, swarm prevention and queen rearing. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 610-737-7676 or email steve@meadowviewbees.com.

April 22

The Lehigh Valley Guild of Craftsmen is sponsoring a Redware Sgraffito Workshop at The Macungie Institute, 510 E. Main St., Macungie, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Denise Wilz will teach the workshop.

There is a cost plus the purchase of one plate. Additional plates will be available for purchase that day. For more information, visit https://www.lvcraftsguild.org.

The Shelter House Society will host its annual Patriot’s Day dinner 6:30 p.m. at the Emmaus Citizens Fire Co. #2, Pennsylvania Avenue and 10th St. For more information or to make reservations, call 610-570-1481.

April 27

Upper Milford Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m. at the Upper Milford Township Building, Old Zionsville. Henry Kradjel will share experiences and memories of his Zionsville country store and the post office. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 610-966-4376. Visitors are welcome.

April 29

The Friends of the Emmaus Public Library will host its 19th annual used book sale 7 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at Lower Macungie Middle School, 6229 Lower Macungie Road.

The annual Trucks & More event will take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Allentown Fairgrounds, 302 N. 17th St., Allentown. Families with children of all ages love this hands-on opportunity to explore heavy machinery and to meet the people who build, protect and serve the Lehigh Valley community. A variety of vehicles such as construction equipment, large trucks and emergency response vehicles will be available to explore. Free bicycle helmet and fitting given to all ages who participate, while supplies last. Tickets are available online at www.jllvpa.org or at the gate. The event will be held rain or shine and is sponsored by the Junior League of the Lehigh Valley. Bring hearing protection if your child is sensitive to noise.

Concordia Lutheran Church, 2623 Brookside Road, Macungie, ribbon cutting and open house 1 p.m. Special guests include the Emmaus High School Choir. Food and tours will be provided. All are welcome. Celebration services with communion will be held 8 and 10:45 a.m. April 30 with special guest preacher Rev. David Theile. A special lunch celebration will be held noon. For more information, call 610-965-3265.

April 30

Clean up at Lehigh Mountain Walking Purchase Park, Constitution Drive, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Interested volunteers should contact Karen El-Chaar at 610-432-7275 or Kelchaar@allentownparks.org or Cynthia Sopka at csopka@salisburytownshippa.org or 484-661-5831.

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 4

Allentown AARP Chapter #5415 will meet noon at St. Timothy Church, 140 S. Ott St.. Allentown. The Happy Boombadeers (rescheduled) will perform. Non-members and guests are welcome. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Allentown Food Bank. For more information, call 610-437-4265.

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 3

Lower Macungie Township free summer concert series with The Outlaws featuring Crazy Elmer, East Texas Park, 5575 East Texas Road, East Texas, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 610-966-6924.

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.

June 17

Lower Macungie Township free summer concert series with Macungie Band at Hills at Lockridge Park, 7125 Scenic View Drive, Macungie, 7 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 610-966-6924.

July 8

Lower Macungie Township free summer concert series with Pioneer Band at East Texas Park, 5575 East Texas Road, East Texas, 7 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 610-966-6924.

July 29

Lower Macungie Township free summer concert series with School’s Out Band at East Texas Park, 5575 East Texas Road, East Texas, 6 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 610-966-6924.

Aug. 12

Lower Macungie Township free summer concert series with Marine Band at Prater Park, 4496 Hedgerow Drive, Allentown, 7 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 610-966-6924.

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