COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Nov. 13
The Verizon Telecom Pioneers monthly meeting and lunch at the Olde Country Buffet, 1245 Whitehall Mall, Allentown, 11:30 a.m.
Nov. 14
Last day to order a wreath to be placed on a veteran's grave as part of Operation CHRISTmas Wreath sponsored by St. Paul's United Church of Christ, St. Paul's Lutheran Church and St. Paul's Cemetery Association. The goal is to place a wreath on graves of all 300 veterans. To order a wreath, call Dennis Hein at 610-398-2962 or the church office at 610-395-4571. The wreaths will be placed Nov. 30.
Nov. 16
Emmaus Moravian Church sugar cake sale, 146 Main St., Emmaus. Pick up is scheduled 9 to 11 a.m. Call 610-965-6067 to order.
Nov. 18
Join Lehigh Valley Health Network and J's Run, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for pancreatic cancer, for a free pancreatic cancer education night 6 p.m. at Lehigh Valley HospitalCedar Crest. If interested in attending, call 610-402-CARE (2273) to register.
Nov. 19
Concerned East Penn Taxpayers Association meeting 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fire Company #1, Sixth and Broad streets, Emmaus. The speaker will discuss public union reform. For more information, email ceptapa@gmail. com.
Nov. 20
The Swain School, 1100 S. 24th St., Allentown, welcomes visitors to an admissions open house, to encourage interested families to learn more about its college preparatory program for children in preschool (age three) through eighth grade. To RSVP for the open house visit www. swain.org or call Leah Papp at 610-433-4542, ext. 119.
Nov. 21
The Lehigh Valley Chapter 1371 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meeting at St. Peters Lutheran Church community room, 1933 Hanover Ave., Allentown. Lunch will be served noon. Following the meal, a program will be presented by Eric Dormant, financial advisor, who will discuss items of interest and concern to seniors. 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 Nov. 16. Those wishing more information on NARFE may visit the website at: http://lehighvalleynarfe.tripod.com/ or phone Marie Nader, membership chair, at 610-231-0237.
Nov. 22
Thanksgiving pie sale order deadline, Old Zionsville UCC Church, 5981 Fountain Road, Old Zionsville. For orders call 610-966-3601.
Nov. 26
Cyber safety night for parents, 6 to 8 p.m. Northwestern Lehigh High School auditorium, 6493 Route 309, New Tripoli. 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 and cyberbullyng. Not all content is appropriate for younger audience members.
Dec. 6
A variety of distinctive area residences will be featured in The Swain School's 44th annual Holiday House Tour, also on Dec. 7. This year's event is expanded to include a second daytime tour of the homes. The Swain School is located at 1100 S. 24th St., Allentown. Participants can enjoy a tour via a bus or luxury coach Dec. 6, or a self-guided option on either day. The Holiday House Tour also includes Holiday Shops at Swain as well as a pick-a-prize raffle, children's raffle and bake sale. As part of the annual holiday event, Holiday Shops at Swain will be offered 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7 at the school. Over 40 vendors will be on hand for shoppers; Holiday Shops is free and open to the public. Tickets may be ordered online at www. swain.org or by contacting 610-433-4542, ext. 131 or swainparents@swain.org.
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