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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Sept. 16

Emmaus Kiwanis/Quest Diagnostics Health Screening 7 to 10 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 501 Chestnut St., Emmaus. There is a cost. Optional testing includes thyroid screening, PSA and Vitamin D. Payment by check or cash. Pre-register by calling 800-776-6342, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Blue Star Mothers of America Lehigh Valley Chapter #201 fourth annual Denim to Diamonds Dance, 6 to 11 p.m. at Leithsville Social Hall, 1995 Leithsville Road, Hellertown. Show your support for active duty military, veterans and their families as well as the Blue Star Mothers of America. For tickets or more information, contact Judith Miller at 610-428-0778 or jmillerbsmx2@gmail.com.

Flapjack fundraiser to benefit the Mountainville Lions sight and hearing projects, 8 to 10 a.m. at Applebee’s, 1510 Cedar Crest Blvd., South Whitehall Township. There is a cost; children under three are free. For more information, call 484-714-7890.

All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet at Old Zionsville United Church of Christ, 5981 Fountain Road, Old Zionsville, 7 to 11 a.m. There is a charge; children under six are free. For more information, all Darlene at 610-966-5115 or the church office at 610-966-3601.

Sept. 19

Public screening of FIXIT: Healthcare at the Tipping Point, a documentary presenting the facts and benefits of single payer health care, 6:30 p.m. at the Emmaus Public Library, 11 E. Main St., Emmaus. Presented by Lehigh Valley Medicare for All. A question and answer session with director Vince Mondillo will follow the presentation. For more information, visit www.LehighValleyMedicareforall.com.

Sept. 20

The East Penn and Western Lehigh Chambers will host “What is Sustainable Building Envelop Technology?” with a tour of ATAS International, Inc., 6612 Snowdrift Road, Allentown. Registration and buffet lunch will be 11:30 a.m. to noon. Program and tour begins noon. Register at lehighvalleychamber.org. There is a cost to attend.

Sept. 23

Lower Milford Township’s annual Fall Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lower Milford Township building, 7607 Chestnut Hill Church Road, Coopersburg. Event held rain or shine. For more information, visit www.lowermilford.org or call 610-967-4949.

Herbein’s Fall Fest and Craft Fair fundraiser 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also Sept. 24. Event will include a pumpkin painting contest, craft vendors, kids scavenger hunts, face painting, free seminars, “how to” demonstrations, raffles, food, music, fall mums and decor, cornstalks and more. Event will benefit Life Learn and Play at the South Mall on Lehigh Street. Fall Fest will be held at Herbein’s Garden Center, 4301 Chestnut St., Emmaus.

Salisbury’s German American Partnership Program participants will host a flapjack breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m. at Applebee’s, 1510 Cedar Crest Blvd., in Allentown. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Funds raised will help alleviate the costs of the students to host and travel with this nationally recognized exchange program.

Sept. 24

Emmaus Heritage Festival 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the grounds of the Emmaus Historical Society, 218 Main St. There will be live music, crafts, food truck, games, storytelling and displays including The Knauss Homestead, 1803 House, Emmaus Moravian Church, Emmaus Remembrance Garden and more.

The Lehigh Valley K-9 Trials at Thunderhead Farm, 7813 Springhouse Road, New Tripoli. Officers and their police dogs will compete in events, including obstacle courses and even narcotics and explosives detection. The event is open to the public and all of our proceeds will be used to benefit K-9 officers and K-9 units. There will be food trucks and vendors as well. For questions, email jdipi280@live.kutztown.edu.

Sept. 25

The Emmaus Women’s Volleyball Team will host its annual Spike Out Cancer event as they take on Northampton High School at the Emmaus High School Auxiliary Gym. The doors open 4:30 p.m. with the JV game starting 5 p.m. and the varsity game to directly follow. The event includes food and a gift basket raffle. This year 100 percent of proceeds will benefit the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley, Inc.

Sept. 28

Upper Milford Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m. at the Upper Milford Township building in Old Zionsville. Patrick Donmoyer, of the PA German Heritage Center, will present “PA Dutch Powwow and Medicine.” All are welcome and refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 610-966-4376.

In honor of Constitution and Citizenship Day in September, the Lower Macungie Township library will host a Lehigh County Historical Society representative who will talk about the history of the American presidency 6 p.m. For more information, contact Lower Macungie Library at 610-966-6864 or visit the website at www.lowermaclib.org.

Sept. 30

Flapjacks fundraiser at Applebees in Trexlertown 8 to 10 a.m. to benefit The Knauss Homestead. There is a cost. Officers, board of directors and Homestead members will serve.

Members of the Lehigh Valley and surrounding community are invited to an inspirational day of music, comedy and art at the second annual RockSoberFest at Macungie Memorial Park, 50 N. Poplar St., Macungie. The event is co-sponsored by Livengrin Foundation and other area treatment providers and seeks to end the stigma of addiction by celebrating the contributions of people in long-term recovery. The event is free, rain or shine, and will be held 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will be food, music, comedy and children’s activities. Entertainment includes local musicians Tim Harakal, Hydraulic Lime, Wycked Sober and stand-up comedy from nationally-known comedienne Liz Russo. Winners of the scavenger hunt will have a chance to win prizes donated by area businesses including a Wegman’s gift card basket and a signed lithograph of Antonio Brown donated by the Pittsburgh Steelers. For more information, email mstanton@livengrin.org.

Oct. 5

Antique tractor auction at RM Sotheby’s annual Hershey auction at Hershey Lodge to benefit The Hillside School based in Lower Macungie. A seldom seen, 1929 Worthington Model A Pennsylvania-built tractor and rare find for collectors will be on the auction block. For further information, visit www.rmsothebys.com.

Oct. 6

Emmaus Historical Society World War II Happy Hour 6 to 8 p.m., 218 Main St., Emmaus. Event includes appetizers, wine tasting, tour of the museum and special displays. Each ticket holder will receive a complimentary copy of the Emmaus, PA World War II Veterans book. There is a charge. For tickets, call 610-966-6591 or visit www.emmaushistoric-pa.org.

Oct. 7

Father-Daughter Dance for girls ages four to 12, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lower Macungie Community Center, 3450 Brookside Road, Macungie. Pre-registration is limited to 50 couples. Register at Lower Macungie Community Center. This year’s theme is Sweetheart Hoedown. Wear your favorite country and western or cowgirl/cowboy outfit. Expect to enjoy dancing to the sounds of a local DJ, beverages, snacks and a special gift to take home. For additional information, visit www.lowermac.com or call 610-966-6924.

Eastern Salisbury Fire and Rescue Companies annual community day open house, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the station, 1100 E. Emmaus Ave. Meet the volunteers of Eastern Salisbury Fire and Rescue Company as well as other organizations within the community. Activities for children are planned.

A Very Merrie Halloween at the 1803 House, 55 S. Keystone Ave., Emmaus, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event includes activities for children, a costumed Halloween parade, crafters, basket raffle, entertainment, food and more. For more information, visit www.1803House.org.

Oct. 8

“Boozy Bingo” at Fire Co. No. 2, Emmaus to benefit the Knauss Homestead. Doors open 12:30; bingo starts 2 p.m. There is a cost. For information, visit theknausshomestead.org.

To have your event listed in the community calendar, send an email to dgalbraith@tnonline.com.