The Alburtis Borough Council will hold a special meeting regarding resident mailboxes at borough hall 7 p.m. Oct. 15.

The Alburtis Lockridge Historical Society will hold an open house 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 1. A meeting will be 11 a.m. The program, Paranormal Program will be held 7 p.m. All events are held at the former Lock Ridge Presbyterian Church. The society is continuing raising funds by recycling new and used printer cartridges, cell phones and small electronics. For more information, call 484-366-9987 or email alhs18011@aol.com.

Boy Scout Troop 86 meets at Masonic Lodge, Route 100, 6 p.m. Sundays. For more information, contact Frank Najera, Scoutmaster, at 610-972-2732.

With trick or treat just around the corner, it's time for ghost stories, paranormal activity and all things that go bump in the night. Sarajane Williams, local author and president of the Lower Macungie Township Historical Society, will present a program 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 21 on her book entitled, "The Ghosts of Macungie and Surrounding Communities," a book which will appeal to local history buffs, as well as fans of ghost stories and ghost hunting. Books can be purchased at the Lower Macungie Township Library before or during the event. The event is free. For more information and to register, call the library at 610-966-6864.

The AARP Lower Macungie Chapter # 4150 meets monthly noon the first Thursday of each month in the community room of the Lower Macungie Library Building, 3450 Brookside Road. The chapter has been active for over 25 years and almost half of about 170 members usually attend. Guests are welcomed. Come meet your neighbors or call 610-285-4563 for more information.

Dates to remember: Columbus Day - Oct. 13; National Boss' Day - Oct. 16; Halloween - Oct. 31; Daylight Savings Time - Nov. 2 (turn your clocks back); Election Day Nov. 4; Veterans Day Nov. 11.