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. 18

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

Theme Basket Raffle, St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 1024 S. Pike Ave., Allentown, 3 to 7 p.m. Also 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 19. Special raffle as well. For additional information or for tickets, call 610-797-7173.

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. For additional information, call 610-845-9822.

Lehigh Temple breakfast 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2120 Route 100. There is a charge. For additional information, call 610-398-9845.

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 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

A 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. 25

The Macungie Minstrelaires presents "County Jamboree," 8 p.m. at Lower Macungie Middle School, 6229 Lower Macungie Road, Macungie. There is a charge and group rates are available. A portion of the proceeds will support the Keystone Wounded Warriors program. Also 8 p.m. Nov. 1, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Oct. 26 and Nov. 2. For additional information or tickets, call 610-770-6845 or visit the website www.macungie-minstrelaires.org.

Public forum for voters to hear from and to question the Lehigh County candidates for executive and commissioner. First-floor hearing room at the Lehigh County Government Center, 17 South Seventh St., Allentown, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Lehigh County. For details go to www.lwvlv.org.

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.

Quakertown Farmers Market trick-or-treating, Halloween costume parade and contest and best dressed pet contest, 12:45 p.m., 201 Station Road, Quakertown. For additional information, call 215-536-4115.

Oct. 28

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

Oct. 29

Dinner at Friendly's, Trexlertown, 5 to 8 p.m. to benefit Woman's Club of Macungie scholarship fund. For additional information, call 610-398-9845.

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. 2

Salisbury girls basketball comedy night starring Keith Anthony 8 to 10 p.m. Salisbury Fire Company #1, 1226 Marlowe St., Allentown. For additional information, contact Peggy at 610-432-0101. To order online, visit www.jcpentertainment.com.

Penny Party at Emmanuel UCC Church, 16th and Chew streets, Allentown. The kitchen opens 5:30 p.m.; drawing starts 6:30 p.m. There is a charge. For additional information, contact Diane at 610-398-0258.

Nov. 3

The Carbon Model Railroad Society is sponsoring fall train meet 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jim Thorpe Memorial Hall, 101 E.10th Street. For additional information, visit info@cmrs.info.

Nov. 5

Annual Election Day bazaar, MorningStar Moravian Church, 234 S. Main St., Coopersburg, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For additional information, contact Kathy at 610-282-4501 or call the church office at 610-282-1908.

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. 9

The Carbon Model Railroad Society's first annual holiday gift and hobby show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jim Thorpe Memorial Hall, 101 E. 10th St., Jim Thorpe. Space still available for vendors. For additional information, visit www. cmrs.info or call 610-826-6636. There is an admission charge, ages 12 and under free with adult.

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.

Nov. 26

Cyber safety night for parents, 6 to 8 p.m. Northwestern Lehigh High School auditorium, 6493 Route 309, New Tripoli. Pa. Office of the Attorney General Special Agent Janene M. Holter will teach parents how to keep children safe online by discussing cyber and personal safety, online predators, cyberbullyng and more. Not all content is appropriate for younger audience members.

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