Community Calendar
Jan. 25
Lehigh Valley Therapy Dogs will join readers for Books ‘n’ Barks at the Emmaus Public Library, 11 E. Main St., 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Readers may bring a book or select one from the library stacks. The event is open to children of all ages.
The Upper Milford Historical Society will host a “discovery night” 6 p.m. at the Upper Milford Township municipal center, 5671 Chestnut St., Zionsville. According to organizers, members and guests will “bring gadgets, nostalgic items, photos and memories to share.” Visit the website www.uppermilford.org for additional details.
Jan. 27
Local artist and teacher Orpha Poupore will lead a workshop on stamp art at the Emmaus Public Library, 11 E. Main St., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees will learn how to cut their own stamp designs and create art pieces using the stamps. All materials are provided. The workshop is designed for those 16 years old and up and seating is limited. Visit the library website, www.emmauspl.org, for details.
Jan. 28
The Emmaus Winter Farmers Market is scheduled 10 a.m. to noon in Triangle Park, Emmaus. The winter season is every second and fourth Sunday from January to April.
Jan. 31
Southern Lehigh Library, 3200 Preston Lane, Center Valley, will host a screening of Disney’s “Frozen II” 6:15 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. For additional details, including registration, visit the library website www.solehipl.org.
Feb. 2
Author Sue Pizor Yoder, will discuss her book titled “Hear Us Out” 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Kalmbach Memorial Park. The event will be held in the barn on the park campus. Yoder’s book focuses on conversations with ‘nones’ (those with ‘no’ religious affiliation) and ‘dones’ (those who are ‘done’ with institutional religion). For additional details and to register visit the website Kalmbachpark.com.
Feb. 3
A winter craft fair is scheduled 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Macungie Memorial Park, 50 N. Poplar St., Macungie. The event is sponsored by K4K & Fur Mama.
Feb. 4
Emmy award winner Carson Kressley and the Lower Macungie Historical Society will host a fundraiser for the local film “The Fries Rebellion” 5-8 p.m. at Folino Estate Winery, 340 Old U.S. 22, Kutztown. Event highlights include a VIP meet and greet 4-5 p.m., silent auctions, wine, food and music. There is a cost for tickets. Visit the website friesrebellionfilm.com for details.
Feb. 7
Grace Lutheran Church, 28 W. Main St., Macungie, will hold a free food distribution 2 to 4 p.m. Also Feb. 14, 21 and 28. Recipients must reside in the East Penn School District. Signs will be posted to direct parking and which door to use to pick up food.
Feb. 9
Grace Lutheran Church, 28 W. Main St., Macungie, will hold a drive-up takeout only free community meal 4 to 5:30 p.m. The meal will consist of ravioli casserole with meat sauce, salad and cookies. Pull up to the rear door behind the church and your packed meals will be delivered to you.
Feb. 10
The Friends of the Emmaus Public Library will host a bus trip to Lancaster to see author Kristin Hannah in conversation with author Adriana Trigiani. The bus will leave from Weis Markets, 1220 Chestnut St., Emmaus, 9:30 a.m. and return by approximately 5 p.m. There is a cost for tickets which will include a smorgasbord lunch and free time at Shady Maple as well as a signed hardcover copy of Hannah’s new book “The Women,” scheduled to be released in February.
Emmaus Main Street Partners hosts the Emmaus Soup Crawl Trail noon to 4 p.m. Soup enthusiasts will have the option to travel two different trails highlighting businesses around the Triangle and along Chestnut Street. Each trail will have the same number of spots to stop for soup. There is a cost for a soup passport. Visit the website lehighvalleychamber.org for additional details.
Feb. 25
East Penn Restaurant Week opens and continues through March 2. A program of the East Penn Chamber of Commerce and the Emmaus Main Street Partners, the event highlights restaurants and eateries in and around Alburtis, Emmaus and Macungie boroughs and Lower Macungie and Upper Milford townships.
Feb. 27
Pharmaceutical executive Alfred Chester is scheduled to present a talk on the history of clinical trials in the black community 2 p.m. at the Allentown Public Library, 1210 Hamilton St., Allentown. Visit the website www.allentownpl.org for details and to register.
March 10
Emmaus Main Street Partners and the Emmaus Historical Society host the annual Lucky Bucks Bingo fundraiser 2 to 5 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 501 Chestnut St., Emmaus. Highlights include a basket raffle and cash prizes. There is a cost for tickets. Tickets are available at Emmaus Jewel Shop and David’s Electric and online at the website lehighvalleychamber.org.
May 11
The Seed Farm will host its annual spring plant sale at the farm, 5854 Vera Cruz Road, Emmaus. Also May 12. The sale features a wide variety of plants, including vegetable, herb and flower plants grown at the farm. All plants are grown without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides.