April 24

The Western Lehigh Chamber of Commerce, proud partners of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, is partnering with the Parkland CARES Food Pantry for a grand opening celebration of their expanded facilities 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 5074 Kernsville Road, Orefield. The event is free.

Shared Abundance Community Meal 5:30-7 p.m. at Mount Zion Lutheran Church, 1343 Long Lane Road, Greenwich Township, Krumsville. This free meal is open to everyone in the community. Join them to share good food and fellowship. Hosted by the Local Shared Outreach Group. For information, call 610-756-6210.

April 26

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. Registration is required for the afternoon workshop. Cost is free for members; a small charge for non-members 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.”

May 2

State Sen. Nick Miller, D-14th and state 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 attendees. To learn more about this event, visit pasenatormiller.com/event/seniorexpo/.

Upper Lehigh Lions Club Basket social at the Schnecksville Fire Company pavilion. Doors open 5:30 p.m.; drawing starts 7 p.m. Food and beverages will be available. There will also be a 50/50 drawing. For more information, call Carol at 610-554-1825 or email krbpsu89@ptd.net.

May 3

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 t the Winner and also 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.

Congregation Keneseth Israel, 2227 W. Chew St., Allentown, will be offering its Sing for Your Supper, Take 2 from 5-8 p.m. This Havdalah service, sing-along, and putluck dinner with Donna Fisher, Alan Salinger, and Jan Herzog is back by popular demand. All are welcome--bring family and friends. No singing experience necessary. Register and submit your potluck offering at https://www.kilv.org/event/Sing%20for%20your%20Supper%20-%20Take%202!.

May 4

The Maimonides: “A Conversation on Vaccines” will take place at 10 a.m., at the Jewish Community Center of the Lehigh Valley Kline Auditorium, 702 N. 22nd St., Allentown.

This Maimonides Society of healthcare professionals Brunch and Learn will feature Dr. Michael Greenberg, who works in vaccine development for Sanofi Pasteur in France. A bagel breakfast will be served. Attendance is free. Registration is required. Register at https://jewishlehighvalley.regfox.com/maimonides-brunch-and-learn-vaccines.

Benefit Concert 2 p.m. at New Jerusalem Zion UCC, 1456 Krumsville Road (Route 737, across from Greenwich Elementary School), Krumsville. Musical performances will be held to benefit two local individuals. Performing will be The Owen Kutz Band, Christie Gilson on dulcimer, Rob Hamsher and Friends and the Lester Miller and Brothers Group. For more information about this event, call 610-756-6758.

May 6

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.

Congregation Keneseth Israel, 2227 W. Chew St., Allentown, will be offering its Martin Buber Seminar from 10-11:30 a.m. May 6, 20 and 27.

David Fryer, a Jewish ethicist and author of two academic books, will explore the work of Jewish philosopher Martin Buber, author of the seminal “I and Thou.” There will be short readings for each class. All are welcome. For questions, email kilv.org/contact-us.

May 7

The Jewish Day School Little Learners Class for caregivers with children ages 3 and under will be held at 9:30 a.m. at 2313 Pennsylvania St., Allentown. This free Little Learners class will include story time, movement, and music with a Jewish twist. For more information, call 610-437-0721.

May 8

Kempton Community Center, 83 Community Center Drive, Kempton, will offer ping pong from 6-8 p.m. on May 8 and 22. A Kempton Community Center membership is required to participate. To become a member or for more information, visit https://www.kemptoncommunitycenter.org/copy-of-membership-brochure.

Jewish Heritage Night at the IronPigs will take place at 6:45 p.m., at Coca-Cola Park, Allentown.

The Lehigh Valley IronPigs will be playing the Worcester Red Sox. The price of a $24 ticket include a field-level seat, a special Jewish Heritage Night cap, and a voucher for a glatt kosher meal prepared under LVKC supervision. The price of an $18 ticket include the above minus the food voucher. Buy tickets by May 1 at https://jewishlehighvalley.ticketspice.com/jewish-heritage-night-may-8.

May 9

The PJ Library Monthly Tot Shabbat will be held from 4-5:30 p.m., at Congregation Brith Sholom, 1190 Macada Road, Bethlehem.

Kids and their families will learn about Shabbat and celebrate with songs and PJ Library stories. A light dinner will be provided. Participants will receive everything they need to celebrate Shabbat at home. Registration is required. Register at www.jewishlehighvalley.org/calendar/400-pm-pj-library-and-brith-shalom-tot-shabbat-5925.

May 10

Jordan Lutheran Church, 5103 Snowdrift Road, Orefield, will hold a basket social, craft fair and plant sale. Food and baked goods will be for sale. Doors open 9 a.m. Tickets for baskets will be drawn 1 p.m. Pick-up of baskets will be 4-6 p.m. May 10 and 10 a.m. to noon May 12.

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.

Congregation Keneseth Israel, 2227 W. Chew St., Allentown, will be offering Torah in Motion: Exploring the Weekly Parashah through Dance from 10:30 a.m.-noon. Join Rabbi Shoshanah Tornberg to explore the Torah through body movement. Participants of all physical abilities are welcome. Registration required by May 8. To register, go to www.kilv.org.

MAY 15

The Jewish Day School, 2313 Pennsylvania St., Allentown, will be hosting its Mental Health Matters program at 8:30 a.m. at the school. Join JDS for this series of intimate monthly talks on mental health topics such as mindfulness, digital wellness, and parenting support. Free and open to the entire community. Registration is required. To register go to https://jdslv.org/mhm.

May 16

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary will be hosting PA Game Commission Wildlife Biologist Dan Mummert as guest speaker at its Benefit for the Birds program 6:30 p.m. May 16 at Folino Estate Winery, 340 Old Route 22, Kutztown.

For more information contact Tammy Jandrasitz-Bodey at jandrasitz@hawkmountain.org.

May 17

Cetronia Ambulance Corps will hold its EMS for Children Day, a free community event 1–4 p.m. May 17 during EMS Week,

It is dedicated to celebrating Cetronia’s incredible team while educating children about emergency medical services in a fun and engaging way. Families can explore the ambulances and emergency vehicles, meet Andy the Ambulance, enjoy games and activities, listen to music, and grab food from Take a Taco and Drizzle Ice

This outdoor event takes place at the Lehigh County Sports Fields, 4200 Broadway, South Whitehall and is open to everyone at no cost. Cetronia is also partnering with S.O.A.R. (Starting Over Animal Rescue) for a pet adoption, giving attendees the chance to meet animals in need of a loving home.

MAY 18

The Jewish Community Center of the Lehigh Valley, JTriathlon Day event will be held from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 702 N. 22nd St., Allentown. Kids and families can test their fitness in an indoor swim and outdoor run on the JCC rec park track. Swim and run/walk (strollers welcome). Race lengths are different for different ages. Costs associated to compete in Triathlon. For details and to register, go to https://lvjcc.org/events/2025/05/18/featured/jtriathlon-day/. May 31

North Whitehall Township along with Copeechan Fish and Game Club will be hosting it first annual fishing derby for kids ages 15 and under from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information or to register, go to https://northwhitehall.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=98.

Upper Lehigh Lions Club Chicken Barbecue, noon to 6 p.m. at the Schnecksville Fire Company. Take out or eat in. Limited walk in orders will be available. To place a pre-sale order, call 484-249-7447.

JUNE 6

The Jewish Community Center of the Lehigh Valley, NextGen Family Shabbat Dinner will be offered at 5:45 p.m., at Muhlenberg College Hillel, 2238 W. Chew St., Allentown.

Join NextGen (ages 30-45) for a family meal and family-friendly games to wrap up its second year. A gift to the Jewish Federation’s 2025 annual Campaign for Jewish Needs is required to attend. Cover charge is $18 for individuals, $36 for couples, and $54 for families of three or more. Dietary laws will be observed. Registration is required. For more information or to register, go to https://jewishlehighvalley.regfox.com/nextgen-shabbat-dinner.

June 12-14

The Kempton Fair presented by the Kempton Community Center, 83 Community Center Drive, Kempton, will be held June 12-14.

The Fair is sponsoring a special Pennsylvania Dutch Shoofly Pie baking contest on June 12. Entries will be accepted between 9-10:30 a.m.

For more information and contest rules, visit https://www.kemptonfair.org.

June 16-20

South Whitehall Township Emergency Services Youth Camp for ages 12–16 years old 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cetronia Ambulance Corps, 4300 Broadway, South Whitehall. This free camp is being sponsored by Cetronia Ambulance Corps, Cetronia Fire Company, Greenawalds Fire/Rescue, South Whitehall Township Police, South Whitehall Emergency Management and Woodlawn Fire Department. Youth will have the opportunity to learn about the important role public safety workers play in the community, as well as provide a basic understanding for pursuing a fulfilling career in emergency services such as life saving skills, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid, vehicle extrication and rescue, police and fire K-9s, bomb squad, special operations and tech rescue, fire fighting and emergency communications. The camp will end after a family picnic and awards at noon on June 20.

Camp enrollment is limited to 24 participants.

June 23-27

The South Whitehall Township Police Department is accepting registrations for its seventh annual free Youth Law Enforcement Academy, a hands-on, engaging program designed to introduce local youth to the world of law enforcement, to be held at the police headquarters, 4444 Walbert Ave. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is open to South Whitehall Township residents entering fifth through seventh grade (ages 10–12). Priority will be given to first-time attendees. If space allows, Parkland School District students living outside the township may also be considered. To apply, go to https://forms.gle/BohpL4XaZ1GrRL9y5.