The Gov. Wolf Historical Society will host a meeting Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, East Allen Township.

Steve Hilberg will present a display and talk on early types of lighting, from colonial times to the invention of the electric light bulb. Members and guests are encouraged to bring any unique or unusual types of lighting from their collections.

The talk is free and open to the public.

On Dec. 7, the society will hold its 33rd annual Christmas house tour, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. As always, a craft display and sale will take place on the society's campus during the tour.

For more information on these events, go to www.govwolf.org.

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St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 8142 Valley View Road, East Allen Township, will hold a Vera Bradley purse bingo on Saturday, Oct. 5.

Doors open at noon.

A ticket is good for 20 games of bingo.

Refreshments will be available.

For tickets, call 610-837-1533.

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Zion Stone United Church of Christ, 51 Church Road, Kreidersville, will hold a fall basket social Oct. 25-27. Hours are Friday, 5:30-8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Approximately 80 baskets and gift cards will be featured.

For ticket information, call the church at 610-262-1133.

The church is also holding a soup sale. Choose from chicken or vegetable.

To order, call Bernice at 610-852-2140.

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The Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 will meet Wednesday, Oct. 9.

Doors open at noon at Allen Township Fire Company at 3530 Howertown Road. Refreshments will be served.

Anyone aged 50 or older is invited for membership.

Christmas party tickets will be on sale October and November.

Anyone interested in AARP bus trips should contact Sharon at 610-262-9182.

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