Community Calendar
April 27
The Upper Milford Historical Society will host a presentation by Sue and Bill Weber about their historic home in the township. The presentation is featured as part of the monthly historical society meeting 7 p.m. at the township building, 5671 Chestnut St. Visit the historical society website www.uppermilford.org or Facebook page for additional details.
April 29
Local artisans and crafters fair at the Macungie Institute, 510 E. Main St., Macungie, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event includes handmade items by up to 65 local artisans and crafters. Friends of the Macungie Institute will sell hot dogs. There will also be a basket raffle with all proceeds going toward community events at the Macungie Institute.
May 6
Spring craft and vendor sale at Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Quarry Road, Alburtis, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event includes crafts, attic treasures, perennial plants, a gift basket auction, baked goods, refreshments and lunch.
Alice in Wonderland themed Mother’s Day Tea Party 1-3 p.m. at St. John’s UCC, 139 N. Fourth St., Emmaus. Reserve by April 30; space is limited. There is a charge. Ticket includes tea, light fare, desserts and crafting supplies. Guests will be entertained during the tea by Alice, the Mad Hatter and other characters from the novel by Lewis Carroll. After tea, you can play Wonderland-themed games or make a Mother’s Day themed craft. If that doesn’t interest you, then you may want to seek advice from a wacky caterpillar or make a puzzle with the Red Queen. Make your reservation with Kirsten Almeida, director of christian education at boce@stjohnsuccemmaus.org.
May 11
The Friends of the Emmaus Public Library will host a bus trip to the Morgan Library and Museum in New York City. The bus will depart 8 a.m. from The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 3461 S. Cedar Crest Blvd. and return approximately 6 p.m. the same day. The trip includes a guided tour of the Morgan Library, lunch and sightseeing. There is a cost. Space is limited and reservations are required. Proceeds benefit the Emmaus Public Library. Call 570-259-0200 with questions.
May 13
Macungie Flea Market 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. sponsored by the Friends of the Macungie Institute and Macungie Memorial Park (previously the Lions Club Flea Market) at Macungie Memorial Park, 50 N. Poplar St. Over 300 spaces for vendors. Free to the public.
May 13, 14
The Seed Farm, 5854 Vera Cruz Road, will host a spring plant sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 13 and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 14. A wide variety of vegetable, herb and flower plants will be available. For information, visit the website theseedfarm.org.