July 17

Upper Macungie Township will hold its Grub and Groove at Grange series 5-8 Thursdays until Sept. 25 in the parking lot Pavilion No. 1 at Grange Park, 360 Grange Road. Enjoy various food trucks and music.

July 18

Upper Macungie Township, in partnership with Wildlands Conservancy, will host its “Feisty Paws and Pops” program for kids, families and nature lovers of all ages 6-7 p.m. at Lone Lane Park, 30 Lone Lane. This program will feature an engaging live animal show led by trained Wildlands Conservancy handlers. After the show, chill out under the pavilion for some free frozen treats.

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran, 1028 Church St., Fogelsville, will hold its free community dinner starting 5 p.m. Curbside pickup is available while supplies last. For more information, call the church office at 610-395-5535.

July 19

The Upper Lehigh Lions Club will stage a craft and vendor show at the Union United Church of Christ grove, Neffs, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature a variety of quality handcrafted items from about 60 participants. Refreshment stands will be open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and there will be a bake sale.

July 20 to Aug. 17

Zion’s Union Church Maxatawny, 329 Church Road, Kutztown, will hold its summer Vacation Bible School “On the go with God” 9-10 a.m. Sundays. There will be crafts, Bible stories, games and a snack. For more information, visit zionsunion.org or call the church office at 610-683-7485.

July 24

The Jewish Community Center, 702 N. 22nd St., Allentown, will host “Call For Hess’s Memories: Q&A with The Patio Podcast Creator Kate Kareha,” 11:30 a.m. Join Kareha, on a wistful exploration of her hometown’s enduring attachment to the Hess Department Store, as guests will be asked to share their own Hess’s story. No memory is too big or small!

Following her presentation, Kareha will put out a call for memories for those in attendance to share their own stories and memories about Hess’s that she may use for an episode of her podcast. “Preserving Hess’s History Through the ART of Conversation” is a 2025 Allentown Arts & Culture Project Grant recipient, made possible by the Lehigh Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance. Advance registration is required to attend this free event. For more information, call the JCC at 610-435-3571 or go to lvjc.org.

July 25

Union United Church of Christ grove’s annual Roar with the Lions Festival begins with refreshment stands opening in the grove 5 p.m. Midnight Special will entertain 7-10 p.m.

July 26

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran, 1028 Church St., Fogelsville, will hold its Vacation Bible School Day 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join them on the “Rocky Railway” for a one-day program filled with stories, games, music, crafts, lunch and more. All are welcome to attend. Students ages 5-12 may participate, teens may volunteer to be helpers.

The Large Flowerheads will be on stage 7-10 p.m. at Union United Church of Christ grove. There will be a bake sale and ticket raffle.

The Upper Lehigh Historical Society will host a flea market at the Schneck House 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The rain date is July 27. The Schneck House, a log structure, is located along Route 873 across from McDonald’s in Schnecksville. Vendors should bring their own tables. There is a charge. Proceeds will benefit the Upper Lehigh Historical Society which is the steward of the Schneck House. Funds will be used for upkeep of the building. Some imminent repairs are needed to fix damage caused by what was reported to be a red squirrel.

July 28-Aug. 1

Upper Macungie Township’s “Claws, Codes and Constellations” Mad Science five-day summer camp for kids ages 6-12 will take place 9 a.m. to noon at Lone Lane Park, 30 Lone Lane. Campers will discover how to send secret messages to their friends. They’ll follow a scent trail and become young astronauts as they learn about the mysteries of the solar system. There is a cost for this program. For more information on this program, go to uppermac.org.

St. John’s UCC, 1027 Church St., Fogelsville, will hold its Vacation Bible School “Joseph’s Journey from Prison to the Palace” 6-8:30 p.m. For more information, call 610-398-7015.