Aug. 30

Upper Milford Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m. at the Upper Milford Township building, Old Zionsville. Harry Anselmo will present a program, “Bee Keeping in the Old Days.” Refreshments will be provided and everyone is welcome. For more information, call 610-966-4376.

Sept. 4

The Crazy Quilters Quilt Guild meets 7 p.m. at The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 3461 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Emmaus. Award-winning quilter Joyce Hughes will present “My Journey into Quilting,” featuring art quilts created with fabric panels and thread painting. Visitors should arrive between 6:30 and 6:45 p.m. There is a small fee for nonmembers. For more information, visit www.crazyquilters.org.

Sept. 6

Allentown AARP Chapter #5415 will meet noon at St. Timothy’s Church, 140 S. Ott St., Allentown. Robin and Jim will entertain. Non-members and guests are welcome. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Allentown Food Bank. For more information, call 610-437-4265.

The Emmaus Public Library, 11 Main St., will host its annual Community Heroes celebration 6 to 8 p.m. to give residents an opportunity to meet and thank first responders. Representatives from the Emmaus police, ambulance and fire departments, as well as the Vera Cruz Fire Company from Upper Milford, will be on hand to give out information and answer questions. The parking lot will be blocked off 5 p.m. to accommodate emergency vehicles. The rain date is Sept. 13. For more information, contact Sue Monroe at eplkids@cliu.org or call 610-965-9284.

Sept. 9

Farewell to Summer event 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Triangle Park, Emmaus. Enjoy free family-friendly activities including live music, a circus train trail, craft and food vendors, Chalk the Walk with the Emmaus Arts Commission, “The Greatest Showman” at Emmaus Theatre and a mystery basket cake decorating challenge. For more information, visit emmausmainstreet.com.

Rally Day Concert by Kira Shcherbakova 10:30 a.m. at Salem United Methodist Church, 6440 Powder Valley Road, Zionsville. A light lunch will be served and a free will offering will be taken. For information, call 610-965-6796.

Sept. 10

The League of Women Voters of Lehigh County hot topics luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Superior Restaurant, Emmaus. Dr. Roger Whitcomb, professor emeritus of international relations and foreign policy studies in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education will present “Russia – Its Impact on U.S. Elections and Politics.” To make a reservation, contact lwvlehigh@yahoo.com or call 610-432-1456.

Sept. 11

Parkland Art League meeting 7 p.m. at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, 6667 Lower Macungie Road, Trexlertown. Artist Donna Needs will be the guest speaker for the evening, demonstrating and discussing “Exploring Color.”

Sept. 15

All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet 7 to 11 a.m. at Old Zionsville United Church of Christ, 5981 Fountain Road, Old Zionsville. There is a cost; children under six are admitted at no charge. For more information, call the church office at 610-966-3601 or Darlene at 610-966-5115.

Sept. 16

“A Tribute to Dorothy Knauss” at the Lower Macungie Township Historical Society museum, Bartholomew Center for the Preservation of Lower Macungie Township History, Camp Olympic barn, lower level, 3120 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Emmaus. Sarajane Williams will offer favorite stories memories and music of harpist Dorothy Knauss, a Macungie native.

Sept. 22

Fishing and fun in the park 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Little Lehigh Park, 1600 Park Drive, Allentown. No license or pole are needed. Activities include fishing (two fish per person), casting instructions for beginners, arts and crafts, demonstrations and a family friendly food truck. Register at www.lvcil.org/fishing.