April 23

The Emmaus Historical Society’s program and membership meeting 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 501 Chestnut St. The presentation is titled: “Wonderful Nice: The Curious Legacy of the PA Dutch.” Join Bradley Smith, curator at the Ephrata Cloister, for an entertaining discussion exploring the origins of the Pennsylvania Dutch and the importance of their legacy. Programs are free and members and nonmembers are welcome to attend.

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 to see if there is space available. Any questions, call Pat at 610-434-7836.

The Upper Milford Historical Society will host local wildlife photographer Chris Hornaman at the group’s monthly meeting 7 p.m. at the Upper Milford Township municipal building, 5671 Chestnut St., Emmaus.

April 25, 26

The Friends of the Emmaus Public Library will host the 25th annual used book sale at the library, 11 E. Main St., Emmaus. A preview night is 6-8 p.m. April 25 and the public sale is scheduled 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 26. Gently used books as well as puzzles, children’s books, DVDs and CDs will be available for purchase. Visit the library website at www.emmauspl.org or the front desk at the library for additional information.

April 26

Annual gun bingo event at Alburtis Area Community Center, 220 W. Second St., Alburtis. For more information on tickets, contact Hector Moss at 610-966-2954.

Greater Lehigh Valley Writers’ Group 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, writer and former GLVWG president Dr. Jill Peters will give a presentation on team writing. A workshop on team writing: We Got the Contract, Now We Have to Get Something to the Publisher! will be held 1:30-3 p.m. Presenters Jill Peters, Dr. Sue Pizor Yoder, Rev. Dr. Bonnie Bates and Rev. Dr. Steve Simmons will talk about receiving a contract and writing feverishly to deliver a manuscript to the publisher. Registration is required for the afternoon workshop. Cost is free for members; a small charge for nonmembers payable via AcuPay.

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.”

The Ancient Oaks Garage Sale will be held 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine. There are many treasures to be found in this large development.

April 27

Bingo at Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church of Eastern Salisbury, 1707 Church Road, Allentown, 2 p.m. For more information, call Louise at 610-866-1611.

“Eternally Sleeping: A Spring Cemetery Walking Tour,” led by historian Joshua Arthur Fink, will be held 1 p.m. at Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, 3441 Devonshire Road, Allentown. The walk will begin in the historic 1819 Sanctuary of the church and then proceed out onto the old and new cemeteries. Participants will view the oldest tombstone in the cemetery that can still be read in its entirety (and the oldest tombstone on any Lutheran or Reformed Cemetery in Lehigh County in its original burial place), as well as a marker memorializing the local Native Americans whom tradition says were buried there. Also explored will be two tombstones of members of the Laudenslager family, graves of veterans from various wars who died during their service to our country and other interesting tombstones along the way.

The program will be held rain or shine and last approximately an hour and a half; it will end with refreshments and fellowship time in the Tilghman K. Kline Memorial Chapel. Wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather, and, in case of rain, bring an umbrella. Donations will be accepted benefiting the history committee.

May 2

Sen. Nick Miller, D-14th and Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-133rd, will host a “Seniors and Veterans Expo” 9 a.m. to noon at Whitehall Mall, 1259 Whitehall Mall, Whitehall.

The free event will have various government agencies and health care organizations on hand to offer information, resources and screenings for those who attend. Visit the website pasenatormiller.com/event/seniorexpo/ for details.

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. For more information, call 610-966-3601.

The Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Quarry Road, Alburtis, will hold a Spring Craft and Vendor Show 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be crafts, a gift basket auction, attic treasures, baked goods, perennial plants, refreshments and lunch.

The Allentown Music Club will present a musical spring recital program 2 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1533 Springhouse Road, Allentown. The Summer Music Camp Award will be presented as well as the Past Presidents’ Memorial Scholarship. The performers are Jacqueline Ballarin, Monika Short, Lynn German Long, Steven Silvonik, Santa Peters, Sherman Cox, The Asbury Trio including Jonathan Beitler, John Lucas and Rich Gonya. This recital is free and open to the public.

May 4

The Salisbury Youth Association will host a Community Day noon to 4 p.m. at the Salisbury Middle School, 3301 Devonshire Road, Allentown. Kids are welcome to sample various sports activities; adults are welcome to participate in a huge basket raffle (drawing 3 p.m.) and everyone can enjoy great food and the live music of local artist, Sam Houseal. Many more activities; come see what the community has to offer. More information can be found at SYASPORTS.net.

May 6

The Emmaus Garden Club will host the program titled “Good Guys And Bad Guys In The Garden” noon at Bethel Bible Fellowship Church, 418 Elm St. Emmaus. Lori Metz, a Penn State Master Gardener, horticulturist, landscape designer, writer of many gardening and horticultural-related articles and judge for local garden clubs and flower shows, will talk about the beneficial insects and plants that attract them and as well as invasive species and how to control them in your garden. All are welcome to attend the meeting and light refreshments will be served.

Crazy Quilters Quilt Guild meets 6:30 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 4601 Tilghman St., Allentown. The meeting will feature a program entitled “Bringing Quilting to the Next Generation,” by Rachel Rossi. There is a small fee for visitors, who are welcome. www.crazyquilters.org.

The 14th annual Lower Macungie Township Community Day 4-8 p.m. rain or shine at the community center, 3450 Brookside Road. Event includes food trucks, games, live music and much more.

May 7

Grace Lutheran Church, 28 W. Main St., Macungie, will hold free food distributions 2-4 p.m. Wednesdays in May. Recipients must reside in the East Penn School District. Also May 14, May 21 and May 28. Signs will be posted for parking and entrance to pick up food.

May 9

Grace Lutheran Church, 28 W. Main St., Macungie will hold a free community meal 5-6:30 p.m. inside fellowship hall. A drive-through option is no longer available but guests can pick up a take-out meal. The menu will consist of ham, potatoes, string beans, roll and butter and dessert. For more information, call the church office at 610-966-3325.

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.

Macungie Flea Market 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Memorial Memorial Park, 50 N. Poplar St., Macungie, sponsored by the Friends of the Macungie Institute and Macungie Memorial Park. The deadline for the advance registration is May 1. Walk up registrations are available at an increased rate. Email macungiefleamarket@gmail for registration form or visit www.friendsofmacungieinstitute.com.

May 15, 16, 17

The Friends of the Lower Macungie Library Spring Book Sale will be held in the Lower Macungie Library. Preview night for Friends’ members will be 5-7:30 p.m. May 15. Memberships will be available at the door. The sale is open to the public 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 16 and 17, with the bag sale starting 2:30 p.m. May 17.

May 17

The Lower Macungie Garden Club will hold a plant sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 17 at the Lower Macungie Township Community Center, 3450 Brookside Road.

May 18

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

May 24

Alburtis Community Pool opening day and polar plunge, For more information contact Hector Moss at 610-966-2954 or visit aacconline.org.

May 31

St. Ann’s Church, 435 S. Sixth St., Emmaus, will host “Fun in the Sun” noon to 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 1 in the school gym. Event includes raffle prizes, gift baskets, gift cards, silent auction, 50/50 cash drawing, bake sale and door prizes.

June 1

The Emmaus Kiwanis Club will host its 50th annual Pancake Festival 8 a.m. to noon at Emaus Fire Co. #1, 50 S. Sixth St., Emmaus.

June 11

Emmaus Garden Club bus trip to Andalusia Historic House, Gardens and Arboretum. This 50-acre estate is located along the banks of the Delaware River, just north of Philadelphia. The site includes the Big House, a Greek Revival mansion built in 1797 and the extensive public gardens and arboretum. The bus departs Weis Market, Emmaus, 8:15 a.m. and returns to the market 5 p.m. The cost includes deluxe motor coach transportation and admission to the grounds. For more information, contact Ruth Ann at 215-356-7783.

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.