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Community calendar

Nov. 11

Lower Milford Township will hold a Veterans Day ceremony 2 p.m. at the township building, 7607 Chestnut Hill Church Road, Coopersburg. A dedication observance will also take place in remembrance of Col. Ted Benson, United States Army. Light refreshments will follow. For more information, call 610-967-4949.

Nov. 11 and 12

Chance basket raffle at Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1707 Church Road, Allentown. Place tickets in baskets noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 11 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12. Need not be present to win. For questions or to donate a basket, call Louise at 610-866-1611.

Nov. 12

Chili cook off and craft fair 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Eyer Middle School. Vendors and chili cook off participants are needed. Email ldreisbach@eastpennsd.org or call 610-965-1600, ext. 22640 for more information.

Scouting for Food with Cub Scout Pack 146 and Boy Scout Troop 146 at Eastern Salisbury Fire Department, 1000 E. Emmaus Ave., Allentown. To donate food which will be delivered to a local food bank, contact David or Pat Yemm at 610-791-0983.

Old Zionsville United Church of Christ, 5981 Fountain Road, Old Zionsville, will host its 25th annual Bazaar & Filled Basket Auction 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come browse through the crafters and vendors, check out the auction baskets and buy tickets for a chance to win your favorites. And remember to check out the bake sale.

The Allentown Music Club will present an All-American Program 2 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church 1533 Springhouse Road, Allentown. The performers are Lynn Long, Michael Grather, Monika Short, Jonathan Beitler, Sherman Cox, Cindy Ernst and The Recorder Group directed by Karen El-Chaar. Santa Peters will open the program with America The Beautiful. This is a free recital open to all. For more information, call 610-797-2582.

Holiday Craft Fair and Bake Sale at St. Thomas More School, 1040 Flexer Ave., Allentown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the school gym. Free parking and free admission. Over 70 crafters from the Lehigh Valley and beyond. Event includes a visit from Santa, carols led by the STM Chorale and STM Drama Club, carol performance by the Gilbert Family, Candy Cane Café, face painting for little ones and a holiday bake sale.

Nov. 13

The Salisbury Twirling team is holding a purse bingo fundraiser at Salisbury Middle School. The doors will open noon, with bingo starting 1 p.m. There will be 20 games with four specials, raffles and door prizes. Refreshments will be available to purchase. Price is discounted if purchased in advance. For tickets or more information, send an email to salisburytwirlingboosters@gmail.com.

Nov. 20

Local artist Molly Gilley will lead participants in a centerpiece making class 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the barn at Kalmbach Memorial Park, 200 Cotton St., Macungie. Participants will use fresh pumpkins, flowers and greens to create the centerpiece. Seating is limited. For information, visit the park website at kalmbachpark.com.

Nov. 22

A Thanksgiving service for the community is scheduled 7 p.m. at Salem United Methodist Church, 6440 Powder Valley Road Zionsville. Jenny Fujita, pastor of Upper Milford Mennonite Church, will preach. All are welcome to the service.

Nov. 26

The Emmaus Main Street Partners will host Small Business Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shoppers can pick up a tote bag with a map of participating businesses offering promotions while supplies last.

The day also will include the Holly Jolly Shopping Spree contest in which shoppers may send a picture of their Emmaus business receipts to 610-739-1273 to be entered to win a variety of prizes from local businesses through Dec. 21. Shoppers also are welcome to take pictures with the event sign on the Triangle and post to social media with the hashtag #ShowtheLoveShopEmmaus.

Dec. 10

Kalmbach Memorial Park, 200 Cotton St., Macungie, will continue its tradition of a holiday gingerbread contest and display 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contestants will compete in a variety of categories including Remembering Royalty, a new category this year to honor Queen Elizabeth II. Visit the website kalmbachpark.com for information.