May 16

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary will host Pennsylvania Game Commission Wildlife Biologist Dan Mummert as guest speaker at its Benefit for the Birds program 6:30 p.m. at Folino Estate Winery, 340 Old Route 22, Kutztown. For more information contact Tammy Jandrasitz-Bodey at jandrasitz@hawkmountain.org.

May 17

Cetronia Ambulance Corps will hold its EMS for Children Day, a free community event 1-4 p.m. during EMS Week. It is dedicated to celebrating Cetronia’s team while educating children about emergency medical services in a fun and engaging way. Families can explore the ambulances and emergency vehicles, meet Andy the Ambulance, enjoy games and activities, listen to music and grab food from Take a Taco and Drizzle Ice.

This outdoor event takes place at the Lehigh County Sports Fields, 4200 Broadway, South Whitehall and is open to everyone at no cost. Cetronia is also partnering with Starting Over Animal Rescue for a pet adoption, giving attendees the chance to meet animals in need of a loving home.

Greater Lehigh Valley Writers’ Group will hold its monthly meeting 10 a.m. to noon May 17. The meeting is offered in a hybrid format – in-person at the Palmer Branch of the Easton Library, 1 Weller Place, Palmer and online via Zoom.

From 11 a.m.to noon, author Donna Brennan will give a presentation on Pacing: Keeping Your Reader Engaged. Brennan will lead a workshop on The Emotional Roller Coaster: Taking Your Reader for a Ride 1:30-3 p.m. Registration is required for the afternoon workshop. Cost is free for members and $15 for non-members payable via AccuPay. Email glvwg.vebmeister@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link. For more information or to register for the events, go to greaterlehighvalleywritersgroup.wildapricot.org; “GLVWG Events.”

May 18

The Jewish Community Center of the Lehigh Valley, Triathlon Day event will be held 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 702 N. 22nd St., Allentown. Kids and families can test their fitness in an indoor swim and outdoor run on the JCC recreation park track. Strollers are welcome. Race lengths are different for different ages. There is a cost to compete in the Triathlon. For details and to register, go to https://lvjcc.org/events/2025/05/18/featured/jtriathlon-day/.

May 31

North Whitehall Township, along with Copeechan Fish and Game Club, will host its annual fishing derby for kids ages 15 and under 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information or to register, go to https://northwhitehall.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=98.

Upper Lehigh Lions Club Chicken Barbecue noon to 6 p.m. at the Schnecksville Fire Company. Take out or eat in. Limited walk in orders will be available. To place a presale order, call 484-249-7447.

June 6

The Jewish Community Center of the Lehigh Valley, NextGen Family Shabbat Dinner will be offered 5:45 p.m. at Muhlenberg College Hillel, 2238 W. Chew St., Allentown. Join NextGen (ages 30-45) for a family meal and family-friendly games to wrap up its second year. A gift to the Jewish Federation’s 2025 annual Campaign for Jewish Needs is required to attend. There is a charge. Dietary laws will be observed. Registration is required. For more information or to register, go to https://jewishlehighvalley.regfox.com/nextgen-shabbat-dinner.

June 12-14

The Kempton Fair presented by the Kempton Community Center, 83 Community Center Drive, Kempton. The fair is sponsoring a special Pennsylvania Dutch Shoofly Pie baking contest June 12. Entries will be accepted between 9-10:30 a.m. For more information and contest rules, visit https://www.kemptonfair.org.

June 16-20

South Whitehall Township Emergency Services Youth Camp for ages 12–16 years old 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cetronia Ambulance Corps, 4300 Broadway, South Whitehall. This free camp is sponsored by Cetronia Ambulance Corps, Cetronia Fire Company, Greenawalds Fire/Rescue, South Whitehall Township Police, South Whitehall Emergency Management and Woodlawn Fire Department. Youth will have the opportunity to learn about the important role public safety workers play in the community, as well as provide a basic understanding for pursuing a fulfilling career in emergency services such as life saving skills, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid, vehicle extrication and rescue, police and fire K-9s, bomb squad, special operations and tech rescue, fire fighting and emergency communications. The camp will end after a family picnic and awards noon June 20.

Camp enrollment is limited to 24 participants.

June 23-27

The South Whitehall Township Police Department is accepting registrations for its seventh annual free Youth Law Enforcement Academy, a hands-on, engaging program designed to introduce local youth to the world of law enforcement, to be held at the police headquarters, 4444 Walbert Ave. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is open to South Whitehall Township residents entering fifth through seventh grade (ages 10–12). Priority will be given to first-time attendees. If space allows, Parkland School District students living outside the township may also be considered. To apply, go to https://forms.gle/BohpL4XaZ1GrRL9y5.

July 6

Registration is open for the 16th annual Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley Ready, Set, GOLD 5K Walk/8K Run and Kids’ Fun Run scheduled for Sept. 13 at the Ironton Rail Trail. The 8K Run starts at 8:30 a.m. The 5K Walk begins at 9 a.m. The Kid’s Fun Run/Obstacle Course for kids 12 and under starts at 10:30 a.m. Register by July 6 to take advantage of the early-bird pricing. All participants who are registered by Aug. 17 will receive an event T-shirt and a goodie bag. For a full schedule of events and to register, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Coplay/ReadySetGold.