Oct. 3

Allentown AARP Chapter #5415 will meet noon at St. Timothy's Church, 140 South Ott St., Allentown. The entertainment for the meeting is Pete Begley and his music stick. Everyone is welcome. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Allentown Food Bank. For information, call 610-437-4265.

Lower Macungie Township Historical Society meeting 7 p.m. at the Macungie Institute, 510 East Main St., Macungie. The meeting will include a slide show by local trolley expert Doug Peters on the Allentown-Emmaus-Macungie trolley line. The event is co-sponsored by the Macungie Historical Society.

Oct. 5

The Lower Macungie Township Historical Society sponsors storyteller Charles Kiernan, who will tell tales that cause people to look under their beds before going to sleep, 7 pm. at the Log House, 5047 Hamilton Boulevard, Wescosville.

Chicken and waffle dinner at Lehigh Temple, 2120, Route 100, Macungie, 4 to 7 p.m. There is a charge. For more information, call Marvin at 610-398-9845.

The Friends of the 1803 House host A Very Merrie Halloween, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring storytelling and games, a Halloween costume parade and a visit at 11 a.m. from the Wildlands Conservancy with some "not-so-scary" creatures. There will be a baking contest, tours of the historic house and juried crafts and art for sale. Pulled pork platters will be available as well as soups and desserts. Tickets for the pulled pork platters can be purchased in advance at Sweet Memories or the day of the event; take out will be available. For information, contact Laura Fetzer at lfetzer3@ptd.net, call 610-965-5037 or visit the house's website at www.1803house.org.

Oct. 11

Keystone Quilters Quilt Show 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Quakertown Christian School, 50 E. Paletown Road, Quakertown. Also 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 12. There is an admission charge. Over 200 quilts on display. For additional information, visit www.keystonequilters.org.

Oct. 12

Harvest Fest 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Salem United Methodist Church, 6440 Powder Valley Rd., Zionsville, Bake sale, flea market items, painted pumpkins, light lunch available featuring homemade soups. For information, call 610-965-6796. Family style turkey and ham dinner at Old Zionsville UCC Church, 5981 Fountain Road, Old Zionsville, 4 to 8 p.m. There is a charge. For information, call 610-966-3601.

Macungie Cool Down Car Show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Macungie Memorial Park. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. All car, trucks, makes, models and years are welcome. There will also be an outdoor flea market, Halloween costume contest and indoor craft show located in the main building. For additional information, call 610-966-4289.

The 11th annual Newstalk 790 WAEB spaghetti dinner to support the Allentown Rescue Mission, 4 to 7:30 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1533 Springhouse Road, Allentown. Celebrity Radio Host Bobby Gunther Walsh will dish up his famous homemade meatballs to help raise money for the Allentown Rescue Mission. There is no charge for dinner, but a free-will offering is encouraged. Additional information can be found at www.allentownrescuemission.org or by calling 610-740-5500, ext. 14.

Oct. 13

The Emmaus Lioness Lions Club will hold their annual apple dumpling sale 4 to 6 p.m. and also 10 a.m. to 2 p.m Oct. 14. Stop by or pre-order by calling Renae Rzonca at 610-965-2863. Pick up orders at the back of the Emmaus Bakery, 415 Chestnut St. Regular and sugar free are available.

Oct. 15

GFWC-PA Woman's Club of Macungie will meet 7 p.m. at Kalmbach Park, 200 Cotton St., Macungie, to honor the scholarship recipient for 2013 and hear about Valley Youth House. New members and guests are welcome. For more information, call 610-966-0966.

Oct. 16

The Emmaus Historical Society meets 7 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, Fifth and Chestnut streets, Emmaus. The program is "Rail Transportation in Emmaus– 1859-2013."

Oct. 17

Does class size matter? East Penn Invested Citizens Education Council will host an event "Class Size: It's More Than Just a Number." Experts will discuss the issue and its impact on education and student outcomes. Invited speakers include Dr. Darlene Schoenly, assistant professor of education from Kutztown University and Dr. Robert Root, professor and department chair of mathematics, Lafayette Collete. The event will be held 7 p.m. at the Emmaus High School administration building, 800 Pine St., Emmaus.

Oct. 18

A Town Hall meeting with state Rep. Justin Simmons, R-131st, 2 to 3 p.m. at Coopersburg Borough Building, 5 North Main St., Coopersburg.

Oct. 19

All-you-can-eat buffet breakfast 7 to 11 a.m. Old Zionsville UCC Church 5981 Fountain Road, Old Zionsville. There is a cost. For information, call 610-966-5115.

Oct. 20

St. Peter's Union Church, 7863 St. Peters Road, Macungie, fifth annual basket and bingo event. Doors open 11:30 a.m., games begin 1 p.m. Tickets purchased/reserved by Oct. 15 will be entered into a special drawing. For additional information, call 610-845-9822.

Oct. 22

East Penn School Board Candidates Night, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the Macungie Institute, 510 E. Main Street, Macungie. The League of Women Voters of Lehigh County and EPIC (East Penn Invested Citizens) invite the public to meet the six candidates for East Penn School Director who were successful in securing a spot on the Nov. 5 ballot. Four candidates will be elected in the fall, and will serve for four years on the school board. The position is unpaid. Come and hear the candidates' views on current school and education issues in a non-partisan setting. Audience members are asked to submit written questions. Stay after the program to speak one-on-one with the candidates. The candidates are Alan Earnshaw, Rebecca Heid (Republican and Democratic ballots); Chris Donatelli, Garrett Rhoads (Republican ballot); Ziad Munson, Francee Fuller (Democratic ballot).

Oct. 24

Town Hall meeting with state Rep. Justin Simmons, R-131st, 6 to 7 p.m. at the Lower Milford Township Building, 7607 Chestnut Hill Road, Coopersburg.

Oct. 26

Fall rummage sale at Emmaus Moravian Church, 146 Main St., Emmaus, 7:30 a.m. to noon. For additional information, call 610-965-6067.

The second Annual Holiday Bazaar at Concordia Lutheran Church, 2623 Brookside Road, Macungie, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Crafts and baked goods will be featured. For information, call 610-965-3265.

Oct. 28

GFWC-PA Woman's Club of Emmaus will hold a cnadidates night 7 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, Fifth and Chestnut stsreets, Emmaus. There will be local and county candidates.

Oct. 31

GFWC-PA Woman's Club of Emmaus will hold a card party at St. John's Lutheran Church, Fifth and Chestnut streets, Emmaus 11:30 a.m. A light lunch will be served. There is a charge. For reservations, call Ruth for pinochle at 610-965-8008 or for bridge call Jeannette at 610-965-2868.

Nov. 6

Lower Macungie Township Historical Society meeting 7 p.m. at the Macungie Institute, 510 East Main St., Macungie. The meeting will include Patrick Donmoyer, who will discuss the Pennsyvlania-German powwow tradition. The event is co-sponsored by the Macungie Historical Society.

Nov. 10

Annual observation of Veterans Day 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Lower Macungie Community Center, 3450 Brookside Road. The event is cosponsored by the Lower Macungie Township Historical Society and the Macungie Historical Society.

Dec. 14

Lower Macungie Township Historical Society sponsors a Christmas Open House at the Log House in Wescosville 4 to 7 p.m. The event includes refreshments.

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