Community calendar
April 23
The Friends of the Emmaus Public Library will host the 22nd annual used book sale April 22 and 23 at Lower Macungie Middle School, 6299 Lower Macungie Road, Lower Macungie Township. A preview night for members of the Friends of the Emmaus Public Library is scheduled 6 to 8 p.m. April 22. The public sale will be held 7 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. April 23. The popular brown bag blow out sale, where book lovers can fill a brown grocery bag, will be held 3 to 3:45 p.m. There is a cost for the bag. A nutrition health and safety fair will be held 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Clean your closets and support the Emmaus boys soccer team. A clothing and shoe drive will be held 8-10 a.m. at Emmaus High School in the student parking lot on the corner of Macungie Avenue and North Street. Items accepted include clothing, accessories, household linens, stuffed animals, bicycles, small toys 2 feet or less, car seats with base, strollers and shoes. Only shoes must be bagged separately and marked on the bags.
April 24
Church of the Good Shepherd UCC, l135 Quarry Road, Alburtis, will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its new community prayer garden following the 10:30 a.m. church service. Funded and paved with engraved bricks commemorating past and current church and community members, the garden will be an addition to the church grounds.
The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 3461 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Emmaus, will hold its 60th anniversary celebration with the dedication of the newly renovated and expanded worship center. A reception will follow each service.
April 29, 30
Tee Time at the Emmaus Public Library, 11 E. Main St., Emmaus. Join supporters of the library for a round of 18-hole mini-golf at the library. Putters, balls and score cards will be provided to each registered player. The adult-only event will be held 6-9 p.m. April 29 and will feature complimentary food and an adult beverage. The family friendly event will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 30. Food and beverages from Take a Taco will be available for purchase. Children under 4 years old play for free. For more information, call 610-965-9284, ext. 204.
April 30
Craft bazaar at Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Quarry Road, Alburtis, 2021; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event includes crafts, attic treasures, gift basket auction, baked goods, perennial plants and food.
May 3
The Emmaus Garden Club will meet noon at Faith Presbyterian Church, 3002 N. Second St., Emmaus. The program will be “Before You Garden by Jenny Rose Carey” who has been lecturing nationally and internationally for many years. She is an avid, hands-on gardener who has gardened in both England and the United States. Guests are always welcome. For more information, call 610 395-0903.
May 7
Flea market/garage sale, Macungie Memorial Park, 50 Poplar St, Macungie. Over 200 vendors are already registered. The concession stand will be open. There will be a shoofly pie and apple dumpling sale and 50/50 raffle. Sale benefits Lower Lehigh Lions. Spaces are still available; contact lionsfleamarket@gmail.com or 215-779-7375.
May 14
Outdoor craft show at Emmaus Moravian Church, 146 Main St., Emmaus, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 610-965-6067.