March 13-16

Salisbury Theatre will present “THE HELLO GIRLS” 7 p.m. March 13, 14 and 15 and 2 p.m. March 16. “THE HELLO GIRLS” is a musical set during World War I and based on the true story of telephone operators. Visit salisburysd.hometownticketing.com for tickets.

March 14

Grace Lutheran Church, 28 W. Main St., Macungie will hold a free community meal inside fellowship hall 5-6:30 p.m. (Note this time change) They will no longer offer a drive-thru option but folks are welcome to come in to pick up a takeout meal if not dining in. For more information, call the church office at 610-966-3325.

March 16

The Upper Milford Historical Society will host an open house 1-4 p.m. at the Upper Milford Township municipal building, 5671 Chestnut St. Visitors will have an opportunity to view the society’s exhibits and visit the archives.

March 23

The Macungie Band celebrates National Women’s History Month at Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, 3441 Devonshire Road, Allentown with an afternoon honoring women in music. Director Michael Moran will give the downbeat 3 p.m. The church’s Ladies Aid Society will display hand-made quilts as part of the celebration. There is no admission charge.

March 24

The Woman’s Club of Emmaus will celebrate the club’s annual Girls of the Month recipients with a reception 6 p.m. in the Emmaus High School cafeteria, 500 Macungie Ave., Emmaus. Dessert will be served.

March 25

Hivel Und Dahl Preservation Society will host “An Evening with Russ Rentler” 7 p.m. at the Upper Milford Township municipal building, 5671 Chestnut St., Emmaus. Rentler is a musician and songwriter specializing in acoustic music. Admission is free and all are welcome.

March 27

St. Luke’s ThinkFirst to Prevent Falls presentation is scheduled 10-11 a.m. at St. Luke’s Hospital — Sacred Heart campus, 421 W. Chew St., Allentown. 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 about 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.

Scott Bieber will talk about local mining at the Upper Milford Historical Society monthly meeting 7 p.m. Bieber will highlight early mining operations for iron ore in the Vera Cruz area. Meetings are held at the Upper Milford Township municipal building, 5671 Chestnut St., Emmaus.

April 2

A fear of flying seminar is scheduled 6-8:30 p.m. at LVIA/ABE airport, 3311 Airport Road, Allentown. There is a cost. The seminar is designed to give participants the tools and resources as well as hands-on information and insight on how to control fear when flying. Participants will learn what situations may provoke fear of flying and why this happens. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from a licensed therapist, pilot, flight attendant and TSA representative. Participants also will be given the opportunity to experience the security checkpoint screening area and tour an Airbus A320 aircraft. Additional information and resources will be distributed at the seminar. Session size is limited. Visit the airport website for details at www.flyabe.com.

April 2-6

The Emmaus High School Theater Department presents the musical “Mamma Mia!” 7 p.m. April 2 through April 5 and 2 p.m. April 5 and April 6 in the Emmaus High School auditorium. The popular show is set to the music of ABBA. There is a cost for tickets. Purchase online at www.eastpennsd.org/ehs.

April 3-5

Allentown Central Catholic High School Theater presents “Shrek the Musical” 7 p.m. April 3 and April 4 and 1 and 7 p.m. April 5 in Masson Auditorium. Purchase tickets by visiting www.acchs.info.

April 4

The Emmaus Lioness Lions Club will host a walk-through creative basket party at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 139 N. Fourth St., Emmaus 4-7 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 5. Ticket winners will be notified by phone beginning 2 p.m. April 5. A sheet of 25 tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance. An additional ticket will be given to anyone who brings a canned good. There were 169 canned goods collected last year and given to a local food pantry. During the event, additional ticket sheets will be available, a lottery ticket wreath drawing will take place and there will be a bake sale as well. Contact Cathy Hay at 610-392-9894 or email dchay680@aol.com for more information or to purchase tickets in advance.

April 24

The Woman’s Club of Emmaus hosts a Spring Dessert Card Party 1 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 501 Chestnut St., Emmaus. This card party helps with funding for the club’s scholarship for a graduating senior at Emmaus High School. For table reservations, contact Mary Alice at 610-392-9367 before April 18. Any questions, call Pat at 610-434-7836.

The Upper Milford Historical Society will host local wildlife photographer Chris Hornaman’s in a program on photographing animals on an African safari 7 p.m. at the Upper Milford Township municipal building, 5671 Chestnut St., Emmaus.

May 3

Penny Party at Old Zionsville Church of Christ, 5981 Fountain Road, Old Zionsville, lower level social hall. Doors open 4:45 p.m. and the games begin 6 p.m. A light supper will be available for purchase 5 p.m. Space is limited to the first 50 people. For more information, call 610-966-3601.

May 10

The Seed Farm, 5854 Vera Cruz Road, Emmaus, will host its annual spring plant sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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. Staff and volunteers will be available to offer information on plant care.

May 18

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5901 Kings Highway South, Old Zionsville will hold an organ recital 4 p.m. to celebrate their new organ. Allen Artist Rudy Lucente will perform. He has performed at Convention Hall in Atlantic City, N.J., Longwood Gardens and performs on the Wanamaker Organ in center city Philadelphia.

June 21

Upper Milford Township Recreation Committee, UMYA and Upper Milford Township will host a Jasper Day Celebration at Jasper Park, 4960 Vera Cruz Road, 1-4 p.m. The family-friendly event will include the Tour de Vera Cruz 5K Trail Run, the 1.5K Family Summer Stroll as well as games and fun on the park playground.

June 30

The Hivel Und Dahl Preservation Society will host Bob Roeder in the program “Moving Traditions of the Pennsylvania Germans” 7 p.m. at the Upper Milford Township municipal building, 5671 Chestnut St. Roeder will talk about the traditions, superstitions and other facets of moving from an old home to a new one used by Pennsylvania Germans.