Lower Macungie Library hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

The library has partnered with VFW Post 9264 to collect socks through Aug. 12 for local vets during their hospital stays at Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center.

The library has partnered with Plant a Row Lehigh to collect fresh produce for the food pantry at Grace Lutheran Church in Macungie. Donations are accepted 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 10 and can be placed in a cooler inside the library.

Super STEM Stations for ages 3-10 years will be offered 10:30 a.m. July 21.

There will be a teen craft for grades 6-12 1:30-3 p.m. July 20 painting a pet portrait.

The Teen Advisory Board for grades 6-12 will meet 1:30-2:30 p.m. Aug. 10.

Get In The Game, an evening of board games for all ages, will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 24.

Kindergarten Boot Camp will be held 10:30-11:30 a.m. July 25 for incoming kindergartners without siblings.

Summer story times for children ages 2-6 years will meet 10-10:45 a.m. July 26 on the library’s front lawn. If it is raining, story time will be canceled.

Chit Chat & Craft Adult Craft Night: Kindness Collage will be offered 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 26.

The Great Craft Clean Up for ages 2 years and up will be offered 10:30 a.m. July 27.

The Lower Macungie Library Book Club book for 10:30 to noon Aug. 2 is “The Good Earth” by Pearl Buck. The book for Sept. 6 is “The Book of Lost Friends” by Lisa Wingate. The book club meets virtually.

Back to School Bingo for students entering K-5 will be held 10:30 a.m. Aug. 8.

The summer fun programs end Aug. 12. All entries must be turned in by 4:45 p.m.

Books & Beyond will meet 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at The Deck at the Shepherd Hills Golf Club.

August Grab & Go Crafts for kids and teens will be available starting Aug. 7.

There are many toddler and preschool story times. Check the website for dates and times.

For more information on library events, visit the website www.lowermaclib.org or call 610-966-6864.

The Alburtis Seniors will have a meeting noon Aug. 16 at Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Quarry Road, Alburtis. There will be a potluck buffet lunch followed by a meeting and bingo. There is a small charge. Bring a covered dish. For more information, call Doris at 610-966-3653.

The Lower Lehigh AARP will not meet in July or August. For more information, contact Dot at 610-967-3284.

The Lower Macungie Township Senior Citizens will meet noon Aug. 1. A speaker from Country Meadows will explain their programs.

The Lower Macungie Community Book Club will meet 2-3 p.m. Aug. 2 to discuss “The Reading List” by Sara Nisha Adams. This in-person book club will meet in the multipurpose room of Lower Macungie Library. For more information, call Sandra at 678-576-9796.

Lower Macungie Pool is open noon to 8 p.m. through July 31. August hours are noon to 7 p.m. Adult lap swim will be available 8-9 a.m. and 9-10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday mornings. Preregistration is required.

For information on Lower Macungie Garden Club events, go to LMGC2.shutterfly.com or email lmgctoday@yahoo.com.

Summer concerts are back! Flamin’ Dick and the Hot Rods will play ‘50s music 6-8:30 p.m. July 22; The Wonton Soups are playing 6-8:30 p.m. July 29; Rustix will play classic rock 6-8 p.m. Aug. 12 and Island Time will play Jimmy Buffet style music 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Hills at Lockridge Park Bandshell, 7125 Scenic View Drive, Macungie.

The Lower Macungie Township Building has staff available by phone 610-966-4343 or by email info@lowermac.com for information.

Open gym is available at the Lower Macungie Township Community Center. Residents must purchase an annual membership to use the gym.

Lower Macungie Township offers many programs for adults and children. For more information, go to http://www.lowermac.com/recreation/activities-programs/. Adult classes include baking, belly dance, CPR training, yoga, karate, Latin dance and tai chi. Youth classes include cooking, golf, Kindermusik, Safe Sitter, tennis, pre-ballet and tot sports as well as many summer camps.

The Lower Macungie Community Center is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Staff will be available by phone 8 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 610-966-6924. Updates will also be posted on Facebook and www.lowermac.com.

Yard waste center hours for June through October are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. Yard waste permits are required for drop-off. The center is located at 5536 Indian Creek Road, Macungie.

Weekly curbside collection of grass clippings continues with collection on the day after regular trash day collection. Yard waste collection will be the weeks of July 24 and Aug. 9 and 23.

Father’s Day is a tough observance for our kids, giftwise. Matt doesn’t want or need many little things and the power and lawn and garden tools that he loves are out of budget.

Ben nailed Father’s Day this year. Matt has taken Ben out a few times to hit a bucket of balls at a local golf course. Ben decided to return the favor with a surprise outing to the driving range.

The night before he texted and asked me to get Matt to take the dogs for a walk so he could get the golf clubs in the car. Ben is still working on his driver’s license so he planned the route so the errand they had scheduled for the day took them near the driving range.

Matt confused him a little by adding another stop and changing the route. It ended up with them pulling into the golf course so Ben could “get his bearings.” He pulled into a parking space, turned to Matt, and said “Happy Father’s Day!” Matt replied, “This is really nice, Ben, but I don’t have my golf clubs.” Ben answered, “Yes, you do. They’re in the back.” Matt had never noticed them! Way to go, Ben!

The next township column will be published Aug. 16; copy deadline is Aug. 10.