July 5

Grace Lutheran Church, 28 W. Main St., Macungie, will hold a free food distribution 2-4 p.m. every Wednesday in July. Also July 12, 19 and 26. Recipients must reside in the East Penn School District. Signs will be posted for parking and directions to pick up food.

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.” Visit www.stjohnsuccemmaus.org/Christian-Education for more information.

July 14

Grace Lutheran Church, 28 W. Main St., Macungie will hold a free take-out community meal 4-5:30 p.m. The meal will consist of two hot dogs, baked beans, potato chips and dessert. Drive to the back doors to pick up meals.

July 22-23

Lehigh Valley Passport to History, a celebration of historical places, will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 22 and noon to 4 p.m. July 23. Over 35 historical sites will participate including the 1803 House, 55 S. Keystone Ave., Emmaus, featuring vintage candle making, old fashioned toys and games and more. Other sites include Coopersburg Historical Society Emmaus Historical Society, Knauss Homestead, Lower Macungie Township Historical Society and the Shelter House.

July 24-28

Vacation Bible School at Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Quarry Road, Alburtis, 6-8:30 p.m. The theme is “Stellar, Shine Jesus’ Light” where kids will be launched on a cosmic quest to shine Jesus’ light in their world. For more information, email gsuccvbs@aol.com.

Aug. 2-3

Emmaus Garden Club presents: “Emmaus In Bloom,” a club flower show 1-8 p.m. Aug. 2 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Emmaus Public Library, 11 E. Main St., Emmaus. Free and open to the public.

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.

Sept. 7

Pinochle and bridge players are invited to The Woman’s Club of Emmaus’s Dessert Card Party 1 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 501 Chestnut St., Emmaus. There is a cost. This is the premiere fundraising activity for the club’s scholarship program. There will be delicious desserts and prizes. To reserve a table, contact Sandy at 610-395-6434. Space is limited.