Community Calendar
Aug. 7
Grace Lutheran Church, 28 W. Main St., Macungie, will hold free food distributions 2-4 p.m. every Wednesday in August. Recipients must reside in the East Penn School District. Signs will be posted for parking and directions to pick up food. Also Aug. 14, 17, 21 and 28.
Aug. 9
The Lower Macungie Township free summer concerts and entertainment continues with concerts at the Hills at Lock Ridge Park Band Shell, 7125 Scenic Drive, Macungie. Enjoy a family movie night with the showing of “Kung Fu Panda 4” 8 p.m.
Tunes in the Triangle 6:30-8:30 p.m. featuring Cathy Ritter in Emmaus.
Grace Lutheran Church, 28 W. Main St., Macungie will hold a free takeout community meal 4-5:30 p.m. The menu will be an Italian hoagie, chips, macaroni salad and a chocolate chip cookie. Follow signs and drive around to the back of the church and packed meals will be handed out to you.
Aug. 10
Mopar Madness of the Lehigh Valley will host a cruise night 5-8 p.m. at Emmaus Community Park, Shimerville Road. Also Aug. 31. All cruise nights are weather permitting. All makes and models of cars are welcome to participate. Donations benefit the children’s charity Dream Come True. Visit the Mopar Madness of the Lehigh Valley Facebook page for details.
Salisbury football will host a golf outing at Wedgewood Golf Course, Coopersburg. Cost includes 18 holes of golf, beverages and snacks and an awards buffet dinner.
Aug. 11
Concert at Emmaus Community Park featuring DMC Duo 6-8 p.m.
The 48th annual Collectors Car Show and Flea Market, presented by the First Pennsylvania Mustang Club, will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. rain or shine, at Macungie Memorial Park. All makes, models and years are welcome.
Aug. 13
The Salisbury cheerleaders will host a Taylor Swift Glam Night 6-7:30 p.m. in the Salisbury High School main gym, 500 E. Montgomery St., Allentown. There is a cost per fan due at drop off and registration is required. To register, email Coach Stokes at kstokes@salisbury.org.
Aug. 17
The Lower Macungie Township free summer concerts and entertainment continues with concerts at the Hills at Lock Ridge Park Band Shell, 7125 Scenic Drive, Macungie. Enjoy the music of Island Time in Jimmy Buffet style 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The Seed Farm, 5854 Vera Cruz Road, will host its annual fall plant sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 18. The sale will be held rain or shine and features cold and frost tolerant vegetable and herb plants organically grown at the farm.
Aug. 18
The 72nd annual Vera Cruz Homecoming will be held at Mystic Chain Park, Main Road East, Vera Cruz, noon to 8 p.m. Highlights include entertainment by musical acts The Rehrig Brothers noon to 3 p.m. and Timewhys 5 to 8 p.m. DJ Cesar Rosario, Toast of the Town, will broadcast live 3-5 p.m. A cakewalk will be held 3:15 p.m. and Grumpy’s Food Truck and other food and beverages will be available.
Concert at Emmaus Community Park featuring Tookany Creek Bluegrass Band 6-8 p.m.
The Boy Scouts of America Minsi Trails Council will host Macungie Fun Day noon to 5 p.m. at Macungie Memorial Park. There will be activities, food trucks and opportunities to learn about Scouting.
Aug. 23-25
The 45th annual Wheels of Time Rod and Custom Jamboree will be held at Macungie Memorial Park. The event helps support local charities and the scholarship program for local Vo-Tech automotive technology graduates. The show opens 7 a.m. each day and continues until sundown. Musical entertainment continues until 10 p.m. Aug. 23 and Aug. 24. Donations of food items for local food banks will be accepted.
Aug. 23
Tunes in the Triangle 6:30-8:30 p.m. featuring The Audio Files in Emmaus.
Aug. 25
The premiere screening and a gala celebrating the release of the local film “The Fries Rebellion” will be held 4-8 p.m. at the resort casino Wind Creek, Bethlehem. There is a cost for tickets. For information and/or to buy tickets visit the website www.Friesmovie.com. Ticket sales close Aug. 10.
Concert at Emmaus Community Park featuring Scott Marshall and The Highway Souls 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 1
Concert at Emmaus Community Park featuring Swingtime Dolls 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 7
The Emmaus High School Class of 1964 will celebrate 60 years with a reunion 4-8 p.m. at Madeline’s, 1250 Turnstone Drive, Fogelsville. Please RSVP to Joan Kollar in Emmaus, email alauden@enter.net or text 610-704-5775.
Sept. 21
Wildlands Conservancy will host its fundraiser “Wine & Dine,” a farm-to-table experience, 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Lock Ridge Park, 525 Franklin St., Alburtis. Chefs from Roots Catering will prepare a seasonal menu of locally-sourced farm-fresh foods and beverages will include wine from Domaine Pterion and beer from Weyerbacher Brewing Company. Registration is required and reservations are limited. Visit the website www.wildlandspa.org for details.
Sept. 22
Bingo at Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church of Eastern Salisbury, 1707 Church Road, Allentown, 2 p.m. Doors open 1 p.m. For information, contact Louise at 610-866-1611.
Sept. 28
The 22nd annual Lower Milford Fall Festival is scheduled 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the township building, 7607 Chestnut Hill Church Road, Coopersburg. The event traditionally includes artists, vendors, craft demonstrations, activities for children, music, food, wagon rides and more. The festival is held rain or shine. Visit the township website, lowermilford.org, for details.
Oct. 5
The Seed Farm’s Farm-to-Table Dinner is scheduled 4-7 p.m. in the farm’s greenhouse at sunset. Diners will enjoy a four-course vegan dinner, cocktails and music performances. There is a cost for tickets and proceeds benefit the farm, 5854 Vera Cruz Road, Emmaus. Visit the website theseedfarm.org for details.
Oct. 20
Elvis will make an appearance at Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church of Eastern Salisbury, 1707 Church Road, Allentown, 2-3:30 p.m. Limited seating available. There is a charge. For reservations, contact Louise at 610-866-1611.