Sept. 29

Ole’ Time Penny Party 6 p.m. at Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church of Eastern Salisbury, 1707 Church Road, Allentown. Doors open 5 p.m. Refreshments will be available. For tickets or information, contact Louise at 610-866-1611, 484-456-1148 or email stephens.louise.@gmail.com. Tickets will also be available at the door. Over 200 items will be available to win. Bring your pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters or you may purchase pennies at the party. This is a family fun event.

Oct. 1

“Good Vibrations” Chorus, 9:30 to 11 a.m., led by Nancy Shumaker at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Come join; all singers are welcome. Have fun and make some new friends. For more information, call 610-437-3700. Also Oct. 15, 22 and 29.

Oct. 2

The Emmaus Garden Club will meet noon at Faith Presbyterian Church, 3002 N. Second St., Emmaus. The program will be “Make your own Bookmark with Pressed Flowers” with Linda Conrad who is a pressed flower artist with 25 years experience. She has both entered and judged the Philadelphia Flower Show Pressed Plant competition. Her presentation and workshop will teach attendees how to create special bookmarks using their own pressed flowers or those provided by her. She will also have artwork using dried flowers for sale. Interested in other garden related topics? She also raises compost worms. Guests are always welcome. For more information, call 610-965-6109.

The Crazy Quilters Quilt Guild meets 7 p.m. at The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 3461 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Emmaus. Guest speaker Kathryn Jensen White will present quilts from her collection of alphabet quilts. She will speak about her 30 years of quilting, with wonderful storytelling and a display of more than 50 alphabet-inspired tops and quilts in this trunk show. 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.

Oct. 4

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

Knit and Chat at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown, 9 to 11 a.m. Stop in, work on your own projects, knit, crochet or embroider. Chat about your work or any other subjects and enjoy the conversation. This is a free event. For more information, call 610-437-3700. Also Oct. 11, 18 and 25.

“Lehigh Valley Pops” Orchestra, 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown, Can’t play an instrument? Love music? Come sit and listen. The orchestra performs at schools, retirement communities and senior centers. The orchestra is directed by George Fennell. This is a free event. For more information, call 610-437-3700. Also Oct. 11, 18 and 25.

Oct. 6

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 Butterfly Kisses. Wear your favorite party dress. Participants will dance to the sounds of a local DJ, enjoy beverages and snacks and receive a special gift to take home. For additional information, visitwww.lowermac.com or call 610-966-6924.

Oct. 9

Artist David Lee will be the guest presenter at the 7 p.m. meeting of the Parkland Art League at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, 6667 Lower Macungie Road, Trexlertown. Lee is a well-known watercolorist in the area, having received many awards for his paintings.

Oct. 10

Emmaus Historical Society chicken dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m. prior to the October program at St. John’s Lutheran Church Parish Hall, Fifth and Chestnut streets, Emmaus. The program is “On My Honor” – the history of Boy Scout Troops in Emmaus. There is a charge for the dinner and tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information, call 610-966-6591 or visit www.emmaushistoric-pa.org.

Karaoke at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown,12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Karaoke is led by host Bobby James. Sing along to your favorite tunes. The event is free and everyone is welcome.

“Mama Mia! Here We Go Again” shown 12:15 p.m. at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. There is a small fee for members and non-members. For more information, call 610-437-3700.

Oct. 13

Bingo at Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church of Eastern Salisbury, 1707 Church Road, Allentown, 6 p.m. Doors open 5 p.m. Refreshments will be available. For more information, contact Louise at 610-866-1611.

Harvest Fest 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Salem United Methodist Church, 6440 Powder Valley Road, Zionsville. Bake sale, flea market, books, painted pumpkins and light lunch are included in the event. For more information, call 610-965-6796.

Oct. 14

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church designer purse and gift card bingo at Fearless Fire Company, 1221 S. Front St, Allentown. Doors open 11 a.m.; bingo begins 1 p.m. The event includes a 50/50, special games, basket raffle, food and baked goods. For more information or tickets, call Kristen at 484-661-9631 or Lori at 610-390-2107.

Oct. 19

Mother-Son Halloween Party for boys ages four to 12, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lower Macungie Community Center, 3450 Brookside Road, Macungie. Pre-registration is limited to 25 couples. Wear your favorite Halloween costume. Music will be provided by a local DJ. Participants will enjoy beverages, snacks, a costume contest, a mummy wrap and much more. For additional information, visit www.lowermac.com or call 610-966-6924.

Oct. 20

The Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Quarry Road, Alburtis, will hold its annual Fall and Holiday Bazaar 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees will find crafts, white elephant, Chinese auction, bake sale and food at the event.

Oct. 27

Casino Night at The Swain School, 1100 s. 24th St., Allentown, 7 to 11 p.m. Event includes blackjack, roulette, craps and Texas holdem poker.

Nov. 3

“Breakfast With Mickey Mouse” for children ages infant through 12 years old with a parent or caregiver 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Lower Macungie Community Center, 3450 Brookside Road, Macungie. Preregistration is limited to 100 people. Bring your camera to take a picture with Mickey Mouse. Breakfast includes: cereal, muffin, banana, milk and juice. For additional information, visit www.lowermac.com or call 610-966-6924.

Nov. 4

The Philadelphia Brass will perform 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown, 3231 Tilghman St., Allentown, as part of the 2018-2019 Gloria S. Snyder Concert Series. Jim Schmoyer paintings, art gallery reception at 4 p.m. A free-will offering will be taken. For more information, call 610-395-3781.

Nov. 17

10th annual craft fair at Lower Macungie Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 3450 Brookside Road, Macungie. Over 100 vendors and a raffle of 60 or more prizes. Refreshments, by Brookside Deli, will be available for purchase throughout the day. Free shuttle will be provided from the parking lot to front door, courtesy of Corporate Limousine. For additional information, visit www.lowermac.com or call 610-966-6924.