The Macungie Minstrelaires will present “Lyrics and Laughter” at Lower Macungie Middle School 8 p.m. Oct. 21, 22 and Oct. 28 and 29. Matinees are 2 p.m. Oct. 22 and 29. Part of this year’s proceeds will benefit Gift of Life. For tickets and information, order online at www.macungie-minstrelaires.org or call 610-770-6845.

The Parkland Art League will meet at its new location 7 p.m. at the Macungie Institute, 510 E. Main St, Macungie. Anyone with an interest in art is invited to attend a demonstration in oil by Bethlehem artist Sandra Corpora. Refreshments will be served.

The Macungie Farmers Market, located in Macungie Memorial Park, is open 4 to 7 p.m. every Thursday through October. Oct. 27 will be the final market of the season and will feature trick or treating.

There will be an Interstate Shetland Club Dog Show Oct. 9 at Macungie Memorial Park. For more information, call 610-966-4289.

The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen will hold an Artisan Boutique Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 8 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Macungie Institute. For more information, go to www.lvcraftsguild.org.

There will be a Cruise Night Oct. 15 at Macungie Memorial Park. Cars will start arriving 3 p.m.

Grace Lutheran Church will hold a Harvest Home service 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Oct. 9 to give thanks. Non-perishable food items will be collected for the area food bank program.

The Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Quarry Road, Alburtis, will hold a craft bazaar 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15. There will be crafts, a white elephant, basket auction, bake sale and food.

There will be a vendor fair Oct. 22 at Macungie Park. For more information, call 610-966-4289.

The first annual Macungie Halloween 2-mile Fun Run will be held 6:45 a.m. Oct. 22 (prior to the Macungie Halloween Parade) starting at Buttonwood and Main streets in Macungie. Same day registration will be held 6 to 6:30 p.m. Proceeds will be used for a new slide for the Macungie pool. For more information, go to www.macungieparade.com.

The Lower Lehigh Lions Club will sponsor the annual Macungie Halloween Parade starting 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at Main and Buttonwood streets and ending at Macungie Memorial Park. The rain date is Oct. 29. For more information, go to www.macungieparade.com.

The Macungie Historical Society will sponsor a presentation by Doug Peters, “The Allentown and Reading Traction Company,” 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Macungie Institute. For more information, go to www.macungie.org.

Macungie Trick or Treat Night is 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Nov. 8 is Election Day. Don’t forget to exercise your right and responsibility to vote.

The Friends of the Macungie Institute will present a holiday tea noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Macungie Institute. Seating is limited and reservations are required. For more information, call 610-966-7830.

The Friends of the Macungie Institute is sponsoring a bus trip to “Radio City Tribute Christmas Spectacular Show” at Doolan’s Shore Club Dinner Theatre in Spring Lake, N.J. Dec. 2. For more information, call Karen at 610-966-7830.

The next bus trips to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs are scheduled for Oct. 17 and Nov. 21. Call the park at 610-966-4289 to reserve a seat.

Kalmbach Memorial Park will sponsor a community blood drive Nov. 22 at Macungie Institute. For more information, call 610-965-1140.

The Lower Lehigh Lions meet 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11 and 25 at the Macungie Institute.

Macungie Fire Company meets 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at social quarters.

The Macungie Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary meets 7 p.m. Nov. 8.

Macungie VFW Post 9264 meets 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at the post home on Lehigh Street.

The Ladies Auxiliary of Macungie VFW Post 9264 meets 1 p.m. Oct. 20 at the post home.

Macungie Rod and Gun Club Board meets 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at the club.

Macungie Borough Council meets 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 and Nov. 7 at borough hall, 21 Locust St., Macungie.

The Macungie Park board of directors meeting will be held downstairs 7 p.m. Oct. 25. The public is welcome.

Bingo is held weekly Saturday evenings at Macungie Memorial Park. Doors open 5 p.m. and games begin 6:45 p.m. For more information, call 610-966-4289.

The next column will be published Nov. 2; copy deadline is Oct. 27.