April 24

The Allentown Public Library, 1210 Hamilton St., Allentown, will host an open mic night 7 to 8:30 p.m. It will be a platform for poets, storytellers and musicians to share their works and inspiration in an intimate setting.

Lower Macungie Township Commissioners will answer questions from the public at a candidates night 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lower Macungie Community Center, 3450 Brookside Road. All candidates have confirmed their attendance. The event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Lehigh County.

Grief seminar on six Wednesday nights through May 29 will be held at Emmaus Moravian church, 146 Main St., Emmaus, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Moderated by Sylvia Havlish, attendees will learn about the stages of grief and explore the feelings associated with the loss encountered. For more information or to register, contact Kathy Reyher at Lutheran Congregational Services at 610-770-9205 or email kathy@lutherancongreationalservices.org.

Macungie Fire Company, 31 South Walnut St., Macungie, will hold their spring carnival 6 p.m. to closing through April 27.

April 25

GFWC PA Women's Club of Emmaus will be holding a card party with a light lunch served 11:30 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, 5th and Chestnut streets, Emmaus. There will be a cost. For reservations to play pinochle, call Ruth at 610-966-4985, bridge, call Jeannette at 610-965-2868.

The Lehigh Valley Chapter 1371 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees will meet at St. Peters Lutheran Church community room, 1933 Hanover Ave., Allentown. Lunch will be served noon. Frank Kovacs, a representative from the Allentown Senior Corp., will discuss medicare fraud following the meal.

The Lehigh Valley Chapter of SCORE will offer a discussion on using social media for effective marketing and selling at the Dunkin' Donuts, 3670 MacArthur Road, Whitehall 8 to 9:30 a.m. Aaron Janowski, president of Wellsley Consultants will present. Advance registration is required. Visit the Lehigh Valley SCORE website at www.lvscore.org to register, or call Mitzi at 610-266-3000.

April 26

Soroptomist International of Emmaus Second Annual Designer Purse Bingo Bash will be held at St. John's United Church of Christ, 139 N. 4th Street, Emmaus. The doors open 6 p.m.; bingo starts 7 p.m. Ticket price is discounted if purchased in advance. Food will be available for purchase during the event. Seating is limited; call Lois at 484-661-7475 for tickets or information.

April 27

The Allentown Public Library, 1210 Hamilton St., Allentown, will hold a film viewing 2 p.m. The film will be "Prairie Love."

The Epilepsy Foundation's "Epilepsy Education Exchange" will be held 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lehigh Valley Health Network, Kasych Family Pavilion, Allentown. The half-day conference will provide the most comprehensive information on the management and treatment of epilepsy/ seizure disorder. The event is open to the public. To register, visit www.lehighvalley.kintera.org.

Macungie Fire Company, 31 South Walnut St., Macungie spring indoor yard sale 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

April 28

March of Dimes annual March for Babies, Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom. Registration begins 9 a.m. with the 2-mile walk kicking off 10 a.m. Participation in March for Babies will provide a memorable and rewarding day for the whole family including characters, snacks, beverages, entertainment and a kick-off program with 100.7 WLEV's Josh Gears. The finish line will include lunch, music, face painting, crafts, goodie bags and over 20 sponsor vendorsTo register for this event, visit www.marchforbabies.org.

Cash bingo at Macungie Memorial Park; doors open noon and games begin 1 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Lunch will also be available for purchase. Bingo benefits "Friends of the Macungie Institute." For information, call Macungie Institute at 610-966-7830.

April 30

Meet the East Penn School Board candidates 7 to 9 p.m. at The Macungie Institute, 510 Main Street, Route 100. The East Penn Chamber of Commerce and East Penn Invested Citizens are sponsoring this event. Four of the nine school board seats up for election this year. The May 21 primary will decide which candidates will appear on the ballot in November. With eight candidates running for four seats, the primary election is critical in determining who will serve on the East Penn School Board. The public is encouraged to submit questions in advance of the event by emailing KellyD@lehighvalleychamber.org or EpicUpdates@gmail.com (or on EPIC's Facebook page via message). The public will also have the opportunity to submit questions the night of the event.

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