The library will be closed Aug. 31 and Sept. 2 and 4 in observation of Labor Day. Lower Macungie Library hours are 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Sensory Coloring and Crafting for Adults will be held 11 a.m. to noon Aug. 27.

Get in the Game for all ages will meet 6-8 p.m. Aug. 28 and Sept. 18 to play games.

Fun, Friendship, and Fiber Arts (for adults) will meet 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 30. Bring your projects and make friends and share ideas.

There will be a Build It! Block Party for ages 2-6 years 10-11 a.m. Sept. 4.

There will be a sensory movie matinee 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 3 and 17 for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.

The Lower Macungie Library Book Club book for 10:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 4 is “Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver. The book club meets virtually.

Bilingual story time with Zoellner Arts Center will be held 10-10:30 a.m. Sept. 6.

Homeschool Hour for grades K-5 will be held 11 a.m. to noon Sept. 9 to learn about space.

Homeschool Hour Parent Edition will be held at the same time.

Books and Beyond will meet at the library 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 9 to discuss the book “Exit West” by Mohsin Hamid.

There will be a movie matinee for adults 2-4 p.m. Sept. 10 featuring the movie “Mamma Mia!”

There will be a sensory game day 11 a.m. to noon Sept. 10 for adults with disabilities and their caregivers.

Chit Chat & Craft adult craft night will meet 6-8 p.m. Sept. 12 to make a Georgia O’Keefe inspired flower painting.

Sunny Day Storytime will be held 10-10:30 a.m. Sept. 11 and 18 for children ages 2-5 years. This story time will be held outdoors; in case of inclement weather, it will move indoors with a limited number of spaces available.

National Voter Registration Day will be observed all day Sept. 17. Visit the library to register to vote in the upcoming November election.

There will be a video game club meeting for second through 12th grades 4-5:30 p.m. Sept. 17.

The Teen Advisory Board for grades 6-12 will meet 4-5:30 p.m. Sept. 19 to discuss books and programs. Pizza and drinks will be provided.

A new book club — Alburtis Afternoon Book Club — will meet 1-2:30 p.m. Sept. 19 to discuss “The Daring Ladies of Lowell” by Kate Alcott. The book club will meet at the Alburtis Community Center.

There are many toddler and preschool story times as well as children’s programs. Check the website for dates and times.

For more information on library events, visit the website www.lowermaclib.org or call 610-966-6864.

A community outreach program, titled “Medication Education,” will be offered 10 a.m. to noon and 2-4 p.m. Sept. 10 at the community center. In partnership with Macungie Ambulance and the Allentown Health Bureau, a registered nurse will be available to review questions about medications.

A program on emergency preparedness will be offered 10:30 a.m. to noon or 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Lower Macungie Township Community Center. In partnership with Macungie Ambulance, Lehigh County EMA and the CERT team, there will be an informative session on how to stay prepared for a disaster.

The Lower Lehigh AARP will meet noon Sept. 5 in the lower level of Macungie Memorial Hall at Macungie Memorial Park. For more information, contact Dot at 610-967-3284.

The Lower Macungie Township Senior Citizens will meet noon Sept. 3 for lunch at the community center. A therapist from Good Shepherd will talk about balance and how to improve it.

The Alburtis Seniors will meet noon Sept. 18 at Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Quarry Road, Alburtis. For more information, call Doris at 610-966-3653.

Lower Macungie Pool hours for August are noon to 7 p.m. The pool will be closed Aug. 26-30. The pool will close for the season Sept. 2.

Adult Lap Swim will be available 9-10 a.m. and 10-11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday mornings. Preregistration is required.

The board of commissioners and staff are holding the 19th annual Troop Support Program to collect donated items to send to township residents in the armed services who won’t be home for the holidays. To register a loved one in the holiday program, call the community center 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 610-966-6924. Donations of food, toiletry items, batteries, magazines and more will be accepted at the community center 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Sept. 3 to Nov. 27. A list of acceptable donations is available at the community center.

The community center will be collecting children’s new pajamas and books during the fall and holiday season. Items will be donated to Lehigh County Children and Youth Services. Collection bins are located in the lobby Sept. 3 through Dec. 27.

For information on Lower Macungie Garden Club events, go to LMGC2.shutterfly.com or email lmgctoday@yahoo.com.

The Lower Macungie Township building is open for business. Staff is available by phone 610-966-4343 or email info@lowermac.com for information.

Lower Macungie Township now offers indoor pickleball at the community center gymnasium. Advance registration is required.

The new outdoor pickleball courts at the Lower Macungie Township Complex are available on a first come, first served basis.

Open gym is available at the community center. Township residents must purchase an annual membership to use the gym.

Lower Macungie Township offers many programs for adults and children. For more information, go to http://www.lowermac.com/recreation/activities-programs/. Adult classes include baking, belly dance, yoga, karate, ballroom dance and tai chi. Youth classes include cooking, Kindermusik, Safe Sitter, tennis, pre-ballet and tot sports.

The community center is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Staff is available by phone 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 610-966-6924. Updates will also be posted on Facebook and www.lowermac.com.

Yard waste center hours through Oct. 31 are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. Yard waste permits are required for drop-off. The center is located at 5536 Indian Creek Road, Macungie.

Our dogs Daisy and Lizzy have been fearless rabbit chasers and hunters. Over the years, the bunnies learned our yard was not a safe haven. However, as our dogs have aged, their speed and aggression have dropped off, especially since Daisy became a tripod last October, and the rabbits have become bolder with their presence. One day, Matt noticed a rabbit at the back of our yard. Daisy was laying in the grass near the back door, seemingly oblivious to the brazen rabbit. Matt moved to the back door to let Lizzy out to chase the rabbit. That was when he realized that Daisy was slowly creeping up the hill toward the bunny who was unaware of Daisy’s stealth maneuver. Matt opened the door and Daisy went tearing after the rabbit who narrowly escaped through the fence slats. Daisy’s motto: Work smarter, not harder!

The next township column will be published Sept. 18; copy deadline is Sept. 12.