Community Calendar
May 1
Grace Lutheran Church, 28 W. Main St., Macungie, will hold a free food distribution 2-4 p.m.. Also May 8, 15, 22 and 29. Recipients must reside in the East Penn School District. Signs will be posted with instructions for parking and food pickup.
May 2, 3, 4
The Friends of the Lower Macungie Library will host the Spring 2024 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 4
The Salisbury Youth Association will host a community day 1-4 p.m. at Salisbury Middle School, 3301 Devonshire Road, Salisbury Township. The event will include a basket raffle, soccer clinic, a basketball tournament and more.
The Ontelaunee Region Antique Car Club invites anyone with an interest in old cars to attend the club’s meeting 3 p.m. in the basement of New Jerusalem Zion Church, 1456 Krumsville Road, Lenhartsville. Meetings include social time, door prizes and refreshments. Learn about the club’s apple blossom tour to Mascaro Auto Museum, Birdsboro or annual church tour in June. There is a cost for tours and a meal is included. You do not need to own an antique car to join the club or to go on the tours. For information contact membership chairperson, Phyllis at 610-965-9236 or email phyllispeters@hotmail.com.
The Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Quarry Road, Alburtis, will host a spring craft fair and vendor show 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attractions will include crafts, a gift basket auction, attic treasures, baked goods and lunch.
Allentown Music Club Season Finale Winners Program. “Spring is in the Air the Musical Joys of Spring” will be presented 2 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1533 Springhouse Road, Allentown.
The Southern Lehigh Library, 3200 Preston Lane, Center Valley, will welcome shoppers to its Books, Baked Goods and Bedding Plants Sale fundraiser, also known as the “3Bs Sale,” 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Emmaus Public Library celebrates Star Wars Day with an opportunity for fans and aspiring Jedi to build their own starship from recycled materials 2-3 p.m. at the library, 11 E. Main St., Emmaus. Advance registration is required. For details and/or to register the library front desk or call 610-965-9284.
May 5
Pink Pumpkins Coins 4 Chemo bingo at the Alburtis Area Community Center, 220 W. Second St., Alburtis. Doors open 10:30 a.m.; bingo starts noon. Event includes cash prizes, raffle baskets and more. Get your tickets ahead of the event for a discounted price at PPC4C.org.
New Temple Chapter #298 Order of the Eastern Star will host bingo at Lehigh Lodge, 2120 Route 100, Macungie. Doors open 11:30 a.m. and bingo starts 1 p.m. Prizes will include cash, gift cards and purses. Lunch will be available. Call 610-966-3663 for tickets. Tickets also will be available at the door.
May 7
Lower Macungie Township will host Community Day 4-8 p.m. at the Lower Macungie Community Center, 3450 Brookside Road. The event includes free activities for all ages including music performances, a petting zoo, kite and craft making, a photo booth, a rock climbing wall and other attractions.
The Crazy Quilters Quilt Guild meets 6:30 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 4601 Tilghman St., Allentown. Guest speaker Barbara Dann of Alleycat Quilts, who is celebrating her 25th anniversary in the quilting business, will present a live lecture and trunk show. Visitors should arrive between 6:30-6:45 p.m. There is a small fee for nonmembers. Visit www.crazyquilters.org for more information.
The Emmaus Garden Club will meet noon at Bethel Bible Fellowship Church, 418 Elm St., Emmaus. Entrance at the back of the building/gymnasium. Parking at Bethel and St. John’s UCC, 139 N. Fourth St. The program is “The Magic of Botanical Arts” presented by Leslie Purple. All are welcome.
May 10
Grace Lutheran Church, 28 W. Main St., Macungie, will hold a free community meal 4-5:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall at the church. A takeout option also will be available. The menu will be turkey barbecue, coleslaw, chips, roll and butter and dessert.
May 11
The Macungie Flea Market will be held 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Macungie Memorial Park, 50 Poplar St., Macungie.
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.
May 11
Mother’s Day Ladies Tea 1-4 p.m. at the George Taylor House, 35 S. Front St., Catasauqua. Event not suitable for children. For questions, visit the Facebook page “The George Taylor House,” messenger or email georgetaylorhouseassoc@gmail.com. Space is limited.
Emmaus High School Class of 1966 reunion 1-4 p.m. at Superior Restaurant, 102 State Road and Main Street, Emmaus. Send check to Hope (Stoneback) DeIaco, 110 Fort Sumpter Road, Alburtis 18011. RSVP by May 4.
MOPAR MADNESS of the Lehigh Valley welcomes cruisers and car enthusiasts to a cruise night at Emmaus Community Park, 1375 Shimerville Road, Emmaus, 5 to 8 p.m. All makes and models of cars are welcome. Donations benefit the children’s charity Dream Come True. Cruise nights are weather permitting. Visit the group’s Facebook page for additional details.
May 16
The Macungie Farmers Market opens for the season 4-7 p.m. The market is located along Lumber Street, just off Main Street, in Macungie borough.
May 22
The Friends of the Southern Lehigh Library will host the presentation “Gardening for Birds and Butterflies” 7 p.m. at the library, 3200 Preston Lane, Center Valley. Led by Barbara Malt of the Lehigh Valley Audubon Society, the presentation will offer attendees insight into how to attract more birds and butterflies by creating a healthy backyard habitat. Register for the program at the library front desk.
June 2
Kiwanis Club of Emmaus’ 49th annual Pancake and Sausage Festival 8 a.m. to noon at Emmaus Fire Co. #1, Sixth and Broad streets, Emmaus. Event includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, raffles, music and mascots. Children age 8 and under enjoy breakfast for free. For tickets, visit www.emmauskiwanis.org.
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.
Salisbury Athletic Booster Club will hold a clothing drive 9 a.m. to noon at the Salisbury High School auxiliary gym entrance.
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.