Community Calendar
April 3
Grace Lutheran Church, 28 W. Main St., Macungie, will hold a free food distribution 2-4 p.m. Also April 10, 17 and 24. Recipients must reside in the East Penn School District. Signs will be posted with instructions on where to park and which door to use for food pick up.
April 6
The Allentown Music Club will hold an ensemble program “Making Music Together” 2 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1533 Springhouse Road Allentown. The Dr. Albert Hofammann Piano Scholarship Award of $1,000 will be presented at the end of the program. The performers are a choral group called “The Quarantettes” featuring Jeanne Harakal, Siobhan DeRemer, Lynn Long and Catherine Alling. Also a piano duet with Patty Alercia and Lynn Long; trio with Karen El-Chaar, flute, Ellen Hospador, cello and Lucille Kincaid, piano. The program will begin with the singing of “Let There Be Peace On Earth” with Santa Peters at the piano. This is open to the public with free admission.
April 7
Cash bingo at Macungie Memorial Park, lower level, Route 100 and North Poplar Street, Macungie. Doors open noon and games start 1 p.m. The event benefits Friends of the Macungie Institute. For more information, call 610-966-7830.
April 9
A four-part series on American government 7-8 p.m. at Kalmbach Memorial Park, 200 Cotton St., Macungie. Also May 14, June 11 and July 9. Sessions will cover the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, voting rights and the United States Supreme Court. Visit the website kalmbachpark.com for details.
April 10
Food Trucks in the Park! is scheduled 4-8 p.m. at Macungie Memorial Park, 50 N. Poplar St., Macungie. Also April 24.
The Lower Macungie Garden Club will host master gardener Steve Fluharty who will share how to grow new plants from cuttings 1-3 p.m. For details, visit LMGC2.shutterfly.com or email lmgctoday@yahoo.com.
April 12
Grace Lutheran Church, 28 W. Main St., Macungie will hold a free community meal 4-5:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. A takeout option also will be available. The meal will be a chicken patty, tater tots, green beans, roll and butter and dessert.
April 13
Second Harvest Food Bank will host its Empty Bowls fundraiser 6-10 p.m. at the organization’s warehouse, 6969 Silvercrest Road, Nazareth. There is a cost for tickets. The evening will include music performances and an auction. The menu will feature produce grown at The Seed Farm located in Upper Milford Township. Visit the website https://www.theseedfarm.org/events for details.
An indoor craft show will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Macungie Memorial Park, 50 N. Poplar St., Macungie.
April 17
The Emmaus Historical Society’s program will be held 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Emmaus. The program is titled: “History of Jefferson School, Part 1” and will be presented by Jim Schwar. The program is free to the public. Refreshments will be served after the program.
April 18
Lehigh Valley Health Network will offer the free virtual session “Empowered Relief Training for Patients” for those living with chronic pain 6-8 p.m. Participants will develop a personal plan for pain relief. The course is open to those 18 years and older. Attendees will be emailed a link to the virtual class including instructions on logging into the class one week before the session. Participants will need a computer or smart device and speakers to listen to the session. Registration is available online. Visit the LVHN website for additional details.
April 19, 20
The Friends of the Emmaus Public Library will host the 24th annual spring used book sale at the library, 11 E. Main St., Emmaus. A ‘Friends-Only’ preview night is scheduled 6-8 p.m. April 19. ‘Friends’ memberships will be available at the door for a fee. The public sale is scheduled 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 20 with the popular ‘Brown Bag Blowout’ set for 2-3 p.m. Shoppers fill a brown paper or other recyclable grocery bag with as many books at they can for a small fee. Cash and checks will be accepted for purchases. In addition to books, items for sale traditionally include puzzles, DVDs and CDs. Proceeds benefit the Emmaus Public Library. Visit the library website, www.emmauspl.org for additional details or stop by the front desk at the library.
Emmaus Lioness Lions 26th annual creative basket party at St. John’s UCC, 139 N. Fourth St., Emmaus, 4-7 p.m. April 19 and 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 20. Bring an unexpired canned good to this walk through event and you will receive an extra ticket to win. Event includes a bake sale, 50/50 drawing and lottery ticket wreath raffle. Follow the club on Facebook for updates at Emmaus Lioness Lions Club.
April 20
Miller-Keystone Blood Center will hold a blood drive 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Macungie Institute, 510 E. Main St., Macungie. Visit www.macungieinstitute.com for information.
April 21
The Upper Milford Historical Society will host an open house 1-4 p.m. at the Upper Milford Township municipal building, 5671 Chestnut St., Emmaus. Visit the website www.uppermilford.org for details.
April 26
Second annual STEAM Night at The Hillside School, 2697 Brookside Road, Macungie, 5:30-6:30 p.m. The event highlights students’ projects across science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics disciplines.
April 27
Wildlands Conservancy will host a daytime camp out 10 a.m. to noon at Trexler Nature Preserve, 4935 Orchard Road, Schnecksville. Participants will learn how to pitch a tent, start a campfire and other basic skills needed to survive a night outdoors. The event is free; however, space is limited and registration is required. Email Arianna Kohler at AKohler@wildlandspa.org with questions about the event.
“Cruisin’ for a Groovin’ Gala” to benefit Camelot for Children 6-10 p.m. at the America on Wheels Museum, Allentown. The fundraiser benefits children with special needs. For more information, sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets, visit https://groovingala.givesmart.com.
May 2, 3, 4
The Friends of the Lower Macungie Library will host the spring book sale at the library, 3450 Brookside Road, Macungie. A ‘Friends-Only’ preview night will be held 5-7:30 p.m. May 2. Memberships will be available at the door for a fee. The public sale will be held 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 3 and May 4. The bargain bag sale starts 2:30 p.m. May 4. Items for sale will include fiction and nonfiction books, children’s books and other media. For additional details, visit the library website at www.lowermaclib.org.
May 7
Lower Macungie Community Day is scheduled 4-8 p.m.
May 11, 12
The Seed Farm will host its annual spring plant sale at the farm, 5854 Vera Cruz Road, Emmaus, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 11 and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 12. The sale features a wide variety of plants, including vegetable, herb and flower plants grown at the farm without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides.
June 8
The Emmaus High School Class of 1969 will celebrate 55 years with a reunion 7-11 p.m. at Emmaus Fire Company #1 50 S. Sixth St., Emmaus. There is a cost and reservation deadline is May 1. For additional information, email ehsclassof69@ptd.net or text 484-951-8138.
June 30
Old Zionsville United Church of Christ will host the annual Dillingersville School House service 10:30 a.m. at the school house, 7226 School House Lane, Lower Milford Township. The Heidelberg Brass Band will present a polka service.