Community Calendar
June 7
Grace Lutheran Church, 28 W. Main St., Macungie, will hold a free food distribution 2 to 4 p.m. Also June 14, 21 and 28. Recipients must reside in the East Penn School District. Signs will be posted with directions for parking and pickup.
June 9
Grace Lutheran Church, 28 W. Main St., Macungie, will hold a free community meal in the church fellowship hall 4 to 5:30 p.m. The menu will be chicken Alfredo over pasta, broccoli and a dessert. Takeout meals will also be available; drive to the back doors for pickup.
June 10
St. Mark Lutheran Church, 201 E. Juniata St., Allentown, is holding a neighborhood community food drop off to benefit their open door pantry 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers will be there to assist. Suggested items for donation include cereal, canned goods, canned meats, juices, beans, snack bars, etc. For questions, call 610-797-6440.
June 14
Emmaus Flag Day program 6 p.m. at Emmaus Community Park, Arts Pavilion. Sponsored by the Emmaus Rotary Club.
June 17
36th annual Stahl’s Summer Pottery Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 6826 Corning Road, Zionsville. For more information, visit www.stahlspottery.org or call 484-306-3868.
June 19-22
Faith Presbyterian Church, 3002 N. Second St., Emmaus, in partnership with the BARN Community, is conducting Vacation Bible School for kids age 3 through the fifth grade at Faith Church 6-8 p.m. This year’s theme is “Bug Zone - Transformed by Our Big God.” More information and registration forms are available on the church’s website, www.Faithchurchemmaus.org. Register early as space is limited to 30.
June 24
Mark your calendar for the Upper Milford Western District Fire Co. #1 chicken barbecue event at the firehouse, 6341 Chestnut St., Old Zionsville. Dinners available for drive-thru pickup noon to 4 p.m. or until sold out. To purchase tickets in advance contact any member of the fire company, use the link on the fire company’s Facebook page or call 610-928-1033.
June 26-30
Bible Adventure Week at Grace Community Church 1290 Minesite Road, Allentown, 6:30-8:30 p.m. for children ages three to 12. Preregister at www.GraceCommunityAllentown.org or call 610-398-9250.
June 29
Join other township residents for Salisbury Township Night at the IronPigs. The game starts 7:05 p.m. Tickets include a $2 concession credit. To order tickets, complete the registration form on the township website and return it to the township building.
July 8
The 2023 Jerusalem Western Salisbury Concert Series continues with a concert 7 p.m. at the church, 3441 Devonshire Road, Allentown, featuring a local musical group, the Cedar Routes, who play folk country gospel music. The event will be held outside in the grove, weather permitting, or otherwise inside the historic church.
July 10-14
Vacation Bible School at St. John’s UCC, 139 N. Fourth St., Emmaus, 9 a.m. to noon for children ages 4-14. The theme is “God’s Great Big Beautiful World.” Enroll for free now through June 30 at http://www.stjohnsuccemmaus.org/Christian-Education.
Aug. 4-6
The annual Das Awkscht Fescht car show at Macungie Memorial Park, 50 Poplar St., Macungie, 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. The event includes kids’ entertainment and activities, a flea market and car corral sale area, bingo, fireworks and displays of antique and classic cars, trucks and motorcycles.
Aug. 3-13
Musikfest, often acclaimed as the largest free non gated music festival, will be held in Bethlehem at various venues. The festival will include music and dance performances, art displays, craft vendors, street performers and more. Visit the website www.musikfest.org for details.
Aug. 25-27
The annual hot rod and custom car jamboree Wheels of Time will be held at Macungie Memorial Park, 50 Poplar St., Macungie. The show opens 7 a.m. each day. The event includes car displays, music performances, a flea market, arts and crafts vendors and a food court.