April 17

Emmaus Historical Society meeting on the Knauss Homestead, 7 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, 5th and Chestnut streets, Emmaus. The presentation is on the history of one of the first families to settle here, taking part in founding and growing the community. For additional information, call 610-966-6591 or visit www. emmaushistoric-pa.org.

April 18

Sacred Heart Senior Living, 4851 Saucon Creek Road, Center Valley, will host a seminar on veteran benefits 6:30 p.m. Director of Veterans Affairs for Lehigh County Tom Dye will provide information on benefits veterans may be entitled to.

Rediscovering the Catasauqua and Fogelsville Railroad, 7 p.m. at the Macungie Institute. An early industrial short railroad was built in the 1860s to connect Lockridge Furnace with a major source of iron ore found in the hills of nearby Longswamp Township. This section of the railroad has long been abandoned, and several members of local historical societies have been digging into its past. Come learn what they have discovered. Slide show and talk by Merrill Brenner, sponsored by the Lower Macungie Township, Macungie, Alburtis-Lockridge and Longswamp Township historical societies. All are welcome.

April 19

Lower Macungie Middle School will host their second annual Mini-Thon April 19. The event will benefit The Four Diamonds Fund for pediatric cancer. It will be a multi-hour dance marathon where students will seek donations to help families paying for medical treatment.

Emmaus High School Class of 1942 will hold their 71st reunion at the Superior Restaurant. For additional information, call 610-797-3234.

April 20

Old Zionsville UCC Church, 5981 Fountain Road, Old Zionsville, will host an all you can eat breakfast buffet 7 to 11 a.m. and bake sale. There will be a cost for guests six and over for breakfast. The public is welcome to attend. For information, call 610-966-5115.

Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, 535 W. Emaus Ave., Allentown, will host a flea market 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The kitchen will be open and all proceeds benefit the church. For more information, call 610-797-4774.

April 21

Sacred Heart Senior Living, 4851 Saucon Creek Road, Center Valley, will host a program about the risk factors potentially leading to Alzheimer's disease or other related dementias. "Maintain Your Brain" will teach visitors how to live a brain healthy lifestyle with a review of certain diets, foods and exercises.

Lehigh Temple, 2120 Route 100, will host a breakfast 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and donations will be accepted.

Breakfast at Lehigh Temple, 2120 Route 100 between Macungie and Trexlertown. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is a charge. For more information, call 610-398-9845.

Wildlands Conservancy summer camp open house 1 to 4 p.m. at Pool Wildlife Sanctuary, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus. There will be camp previews, education animals, opportunities to talk with naturalists and hands-on activities. Register by calling 610-965-4397, ext. 131.

April 22

The GFWC Women's Club of Emmaus will be holding their monthly meeting 7 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, 5th and Chestnut streets, Emmaus. The program will be "A Stroll Through Time" with speaker Faith Andrews presenting a fashion show of vintage outfits.

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. A brief business session will conclude the meeting. First timers and those wishing to have lunch are asked to call Ken Zeiner at 610-419-0739 before April 20. There is a cost for lunch. Those wishing to attend only the program and meeting should arrive 12:45 p.m. Both actively employed and newly retired Federal workers are encouraged to attend and learn how they can help protect their retirement benefits.

The Lehigh Valley Chapter of SCORE will offer the seventh in a series of free informal "Round Table" discussions 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. The event is offered at no charge; however, 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" about a mysterious stranger who rescues a rural man from freezing to death. Upon learning the man is on his way to visit his jailed pen pal girlfriend, the stranger decides to adopt the man's identity and visit the woman himself.

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 vendors. To 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.

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