Jan. 25

Wildlands Conservancy will host a snowshoe stroll at Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, 1-2:30 p.m. There is a cost for registration. Designed for hikers 6 years and older, the guided snowshoe hike will take participants through the Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary to learn about local ecosystems, wildlife adaptations and the impact of winter on the environment. After the hike, participants will enjoy hot chocolate and talk about ways to protect and appreciate the natural world year-round. Visit the website www.wildlandspa.org for details and/or to register.

Greater Lehigh Valley Writers’ Group will hold its monthly meeting 10 a.m. to noon. The meeting is offered in a hybrid format – in-person at the Palmer Branch of the Easton Library, 1 Weller Place, Palmer and online via Zoom. From 11 a.m. to noon, learn “Plot: What Is It?” presented by author Kirsten Bakis. Attendees will learn about the different types of plots and how to turn a sequence of events into plots. From 1-3 p.m., Bakis will present a hands-on workshop on plot construction, focusing on a series of exercises meant to help authors think through and develop a compelling plot. A Q&A session will follow the program. The workshop is free for GLVWG members; there is a charge for nonmembers. Email glvwg.vebmeister@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link. For more information or to register for the events, go to greaterlehighvalleywritersgroup.wildapricot.org; “GLVWG Events.”

Get Your Tail on the Trail 30 Miles in 30 Days Winter Challenge Kick-Off will be held 1-3 p.m. at the National Canal Museum, Hugh Moore Park, 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road, Easton. The event includes guided walks for 1, 2, and 3-mile loops along the towpath, in addition to the option for self-guided walks. Group walks are scheduled to step off 1:15 p.m. at staggered intervals. Speakers will include a St. Luke’s University Health network specialist. Visit the website tailonthetrail.org for information and/or to register. The winter challenge is designed to encourage low impact heart-healthy exercise, such as walking and hiking, during the winter.

Jan. 30

Lehigh Valley Health Network will host public CPR classes offering lifesaving skills at the George E. Moerkirk Emergency Medicine Institute training center at Lehigh Valley Health Network. Certified instructors will teach hands-on techniques, including chest compressions and rescue breaths, to help participants respond in situations such as choking emergencies. All classes are held 6-10 p.m. at LVHN – Mack Boulevard, 2100 Mack Blvd., Allentown. This is the first session of 2025. Registration is required. For details and/or to register, call 484-884-0012 or visit the online event calendar at www.lvhn.org.

There will be a medication education event 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lower Macungie Library, 3450 Brookside Road. Nurses from the Allentown Health Bureau and Allentown Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps will be available for questions about medications.

Feb. 1

Old Zionsville United Church of Christ, 5981 Fountain Road, Zionsville, will host a showing of “The Fries Rebellion” 2 p.m. in the sanctuary. Bring your own blanket and a few bucks for the donation jar. Proceeds will go to support the creation of the film. The movie is about 32 minutes long with a behind- the-scenes look of about 17 minutes to be shown after the film. Invite your friends and family members to join. In case of weather issues, check WFMZ. To learn more about the film, visit https://friesrebellionfilm.com/.

Feb. 3

Salisbury High School baseball will host its third annual cash bingo. Doors open 11:30 a.m. with bingo starting 1 p.m. Tickets are discounted when purchased in advance. Tickets can be reserved through a SHS baseball family or via Venmo @TRISHA-DICKERT. Bingo fans also may email SHSfalconBB@gmail.com. The concession stand will be open and sponsored by the SHS girls basketball team.

Feb. 4

The Crazy Quilters Quilt Guild will meet 6:30 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 4601 Tilghman St., Allentown. Guest speaker Cindy Gisela, an artist, quilter and quilt book author known for her fearless approach to color, will present “The Anatomy of An Improv Quilt,” via a Zoom connection to the meeting.There is a small fee for visitors. For more information, go to crazyquilters.org.

Feb. 5

Grace Lutheran Church, 28 W. Main St., Macungie, will hold free food distributions 2-4 p.m. Also Feb. 12, 19 and 26. Recipients must reside in the East Penn School District. Signs will be posted for parking and entry.

Feb. 8

Macungie Memorial Hall, 50 Poplar St., Macungie, will host a winter craft fair 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is sponsored by K4K & Fur Mama.

Feb. 14

Grace Lutheran Church, 28 W. Main St., Macungie will hold a free takeout only community meal 4-5:30 p.m. The menu will consist of ravioli casserole with meat sauce, salad with poppy seed dressing, a roll with butter and heart-shaped cookies for dessert. For more information, call the church office at 610-966-3325.

March 3

The Emmaus Garden Club will host a bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show 2025, “Gardens of Tomorrow,” at the Philadelphia Convention Center. The bus will leave Weis Markets, 1220 Chestnut St., Emmaus 12:30 p.m. and leave Philadelphia 7:30 p.m. There is a cost. For more information, contact Diane at 610-554-0653.

March 27

St. Luke’s ThinkFirst to Prevent Falls is scheduled 10-11 a.m. at St. Luke’s Hospital — Sacred Heart campus, 421 W. Chew St., Allentown. ThinkFirst to Prevent Falls is an evidence-based older adult fall prevention program. The program goals are to raise awareness of the prevalence of falls and their serious consequences and to increase knowledge on reducing risks for falls. The presentation is free and participants will learn fall prevention topics such as home safety, safety in the community, talking with your physician, nutrition and the significance of exercise, vision and medications. Visit the St. Luke’s online event calendar for details.

May 10

The Seed Farm, 5854 Vera Cruz Road, Emmaus, will host its annual spring plant sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also May 11. The sale is held rain or shine and features more than 200 varieties of locally grown frost and cold tolerant vegetable, herb and flower starters. Starter plants are non-GMO, pesticide-free and grown without synthetic chemicals. Knowledgeable staff and volunteers will be on-site to offer information on plant care.