July 20

Kalmbach Park will host a meditation class 7 to 8 p.m. at the park, 200 Cotton St., Macungie. Visit the park website for more information and to register.

July 22

Chrissy Lambert, a wildlife science trainee from Hawk Mountain, will talk about wildlife management, with a focus on birds, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Kalmbach Park, 200 Cotton St. Macungie. The presentation is designed for families with children in first through fifth grades. Visit the park’s website for additional information and to register.

July 23

The gospel group Witness, of Easton, will perform 6:30 p.m. at Milford Park Bible Camp, 6451 Chestnut St., Zionsville. A freewill offering will be accepted. For additional information, call 610-966-4240.

July 23, 24

Lehigh Valley Passport to History Month will celebrate local history, stories and the community that brings Lehigh Valley history to life. The event gives an opportunity for visitors to explore local history through a variety of museum tours, interactive exhibits, children’s activities and more. The 1803 House, 55 S. Keystone Ave., will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. That same weekend several sites will also be open the same times ... Alburtis Lockridge Historical Society, 407 Franklin St., Alburtis; Emmaus Historical Society, 218 Main St., Emmaus; Knauss Homestead Farmhouse, 152 E. Main St., Emmaus; Lower Macungie Township Historical Society, 3120 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Emmaus and Shelter House, 601 S. Fourth St., Emmaus. The Emmaus Historical Society Museum will be open both days 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for self-guided tours. A Main Street historical tour will be held noon July 24. Register for the tours by calling 610-966-6591.

July 30

Coopersburg Historical Society, 5 N. Main St., Second Floor, Coopersburg will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as part of Lehigh Valley Passport to History Month.

Saint John’s UCC, 538 East Thomas St., will participate in Coopersburg Community Day yard sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Light breakfast fare, delicious grab-and-go sandwiches and beverages will also be available at the church. For more information, contact the church office 610-282-3310.

Milford Park Ladies Day begins 10 a.m. at Milford Park Bible Camp, 6451 Chestnut St., Zionsville. Diane Purdin will speak and a catered lunch will be held noon. There is a cost for the luncheon and tickets must be purchased in advance. To purchase tickets call 484-300-9269.

The Duffields will perform 6:30 p.m. at Milford Park Bible Camp, 6451 Chestnut St., Zionsville. A freewill offering will be accepted. For additional information, call 610-966-4240.

July 31

Church of the Good Shepherd UCC, 135 Quarry Road, Alburtis, will host a dedication ceremony for its new community prayer garden. The event begins 11 a.m. and will include a butterfly release. The garden is funded and paved with engraved bricks commemorating past and current church and community members.

Aug. 2

The Emmaus Garden Club will meet noon at Faith Presbyterian Church, 3002 N. Second St., Emmaus. The program will be “Pass the Dandelion, Please.” An original vintage play by Frank Laudenslager, former member and president of Emmaus Garden Club in the 1980s and 1990s and husband of Lucie, will be presented by the EGC Thespians! Come and see your friends act and sing in this entertaining show. Listen carefully for the plays on words and other comedy elements. Supposedly, any resemblance to garden club members is strictly coincidental, but you may leave wondering about that! Guests are always welcome. For more information, call 610 395-0903.

Emmaus Police Department’s Family Fun Night/Open House 6-8 p.m. with many events planned including dunk a police officer or member of borough council, take a tour of the police department and watch a K-9 demonstration. Music will be provided by DJ Dutch, treats from Rita’s, the Macungie Mountain Herb Food Truck or a hot dog served by members of borough council and borough staff. Crafts and special guests planned.

Aug. 6

Macungie Band at Das Awkscht Fescht car show at Macungie Memorial Park, 50 N. Poplar St., Macungie, 10:30 a.m.

Aug. 11

Macungie Band at the Hills at Lockridge, 7125 Scenic View Drive, Macungie, 7 p.m.

Aug. 12

Macungie Band at Allentown’s West Park band shell at 15th and 16th streets between Linden and Turner streets, Allentown 7:30 p.m. There are benches in front of the band shell and plenty of room for lawn chairs under the big shade trees.

Aug. 21

The 70th annual Vera Cruz Homecoming noon to 8 p.m. Mystic Chain Park, Main Road East, Vera Cruz. Activities will include a cakewalk 3:15 p.m. Food and beverages will be available. Uncle Jeffrey will broadcast live from the Homecoming 3-5 p.m. Musical entertainment will include the Rehrig Brothers noon to 3 p.m. and The Large Flowerheads (Flowerpower) 5 to 8 p.m. Preceding the annual Homecoming will be the Sunday morning community homecoming service 9 a.m. at Vera Cruz E.C. Church, 5501 Vera Cruz Road.