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Community Calendar

April 19

The Emmaus Historical Society will present a program 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 501 Chestnut St., Emmaus. Storyteller Kathy Long, of Lehighton, will present “A Night of Stories and How to Tell Your Own.” Programs are free to the public.

April 21, 22

The Friends of the Emmaus Public Library will host the 23rd annual Spring Used Book Sale at Lower Macungie Middle School, 6299 Lower Macungie Road. A preview night for Friends members will be held 6-8 p.m. April 21. The public sale will begin 8 a.m. April 22 with a brown bag blowout 2-2:45 p.m. Purchases can be made by cash or check. Visit the library website, www.emmauspl.org for additional details.

April 21

Free family movie night sponsored by Girl Scout Troop 6931 at the Macungie Institute, 510 E. Main St., Macungie. Doors open 6:30 p.m.; movie begins 7 p.m. Snacks will be available for purchase. The movie will be “Puss In Boots The Last Wish.”

April 22

The Borough of Emmaus and Upper Milford Township Joint Environmental Advisory Council will host the annual Earth Day Community Cleanup 8:30 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will meet at Emmaus Community Park then move to various sites in the borough and township to clear litter and debris. Electronics recycling and document shredding also will be offered at the park for borough and township residents. Volunteers may email info@uppermilford.net or call 610-966-3223 if bags, gloves or vests are needed. The cleanup is held rain or shine.

Volunteers are needed for the Earth Day clean up effort at Lehigh Mountain Walking Purchase Park 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The rain date is April 29. Volunteers will meet on Constitution Drive at the Norfolk Southern crossing gate and should bring their own work gloves and water. For more information, call 610-797-4000.

Trash bags will be provided. For additional details, contact the Salisbury Township Environmental Advisory Council by email eac@salisburytownshippa.org or phone 610-797-4000.

April 29

Local artisans and crafters fair at the Macungie Institute, 510 E. Main St., Macungie, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event includes handmade items by up to 65 local artisans and crafters. Friends of the Macungie Institute will sell hot dogs. There will also be a basket raffle with all proceeds going toward community events at the Macungie Institute.

May 6

Spring craft and vendor sale at Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Quarry Road, Alburtis, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event includes crafts, attic treasures, perennial plants, gift basket auction, baked goods, refreshments and lunch.

May 11

The Friends of the Emmaus Public Library will host a bus trip to the Morgan Library and Museum in New York City. The bus will depart 8 a.m. from The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 3461 S. Cedar Crest Blvd. and return approximately 6 p.m. the same day. The trip includes a guided tour of the Morgan Library, lunch and sightseeing. There is a cost. Space is limited and reservations are required. Proceeds benefit the Emmaus Public Library. Call 570-259-0200 with questions.

May 13

Macungie Flea Market 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. sponsored by the Friends of the Macungie Institute and Macungie Memorial Park (previously the Lions Club Flea Market) at Macungie Memorial Park, 50 N. Poplar St. Over 300 spaces for vendors. Free to the public.

May 13, 14

The Seed Farm, 5854 Vera Cruz Road, will host a spring plant sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 13 and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 14. A wide variety of vegetable, herb and flower plants will be available. For information, visit the website theseedfarm.org