Community Calendar
Aug. 14
The Emmaus Police Department will host National Night Out at the department headquarters, 400 W. Jubilee St., 6-8 p.m.
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.
Wildlands Conservancy will host National Honeybee Day at the Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, 2-3:30 p.m. Participants will make a seed bomb to take home and witness a honey extraction demonstration at the sanctuary’s hive as well as a netting of the meadow to better observe insects. The event is designed for those ages 4 years and older. There is a cost and registration closes Aug. 16. For additional details, visit the website wildlandspa.org/.
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 a 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, 50 Poplar St., Macungie. 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, 50 Poplar St. The event helps support local charities and a scholarship program. The show opens 7 a.m. each day. 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 band 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. Ticket sales closed 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. RSVP to Joan Kollar in Emmaus, email alauden@enter.net or text 610-704-5775.
Party in the Garden, a 20th anniversary celebration of the Emmaus Remembrance Garden 3-6 p.m. Raindate is Sept. 8. RSVP by Aug. 28 to remgarden1@gmail.com.
Sept 14
Old Macungie School reunion open to everyone who attended the old Macungie School, 1-4 p.m. at Macungie Institute. Reservations are required. For more information, check Facebook or email friendsofmacungieinstitute@gmail.com.
Sept. 20
Wildlands Conservancy will host the program “Magnificent Moths” 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus. The program is designed for ages 4 and older. Participants will learn about moths that, although camouflaged to avoid predators, can glow under black light. There is a cost and registration is required. For additional details, visit the website wildlandspa.org/.
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.
Cash bingo at Macungie Memorial Park, lower level, Route 100 and North Poplar Street, Macungie. Doors open noon; games begin 1 p.m. Food available for purchase. Bingo benefits Friends of Macungie Institute. For more information, call 610-966-7830.
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.