The Emmaus Rotary Club is looking for golfers and sponsors for its annual golf tournament Oct. 6 at Brookside Country Club, Macungie. Each sponsorship and/or donation directly fuels programs that feed, educate and uplift the community.

This is their largest fundraiser of the year; one of their most vital efforts is the food program which provides over 21,000 bags of food each year to food-insecure school-age children in the community.

With more than 40% of students in the East Penn area qualifying for free or subsidized meals, the need is urgent and funding is critical.

Contact the Emmaus Rotary Club for more information by texting Mario at 610-597-4885 or email mcozzubbo@crycpas.com or text Rick at 484-357-5780 or email richardzayaitz@gmail.com.

The Emmaus Public Library summer reading club continues through Aug. 16 at the library, 11 E. Main St., Emmaus.

The theme this year is “Color Our World” and includes readers of all ages. Pre-readers and elementary are asked to read (or be read to) for 10 hours over the course of the summer for incentives such as journey beads for each hour, a free book to keep and prizes at 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 hours.

Teens read for scratch tickets for prizes throughout the summer. Readers receive two tickets for every two hours and a free book upon sign up.

Adults receive a free book upon sign up and can write reviews, take part in Library SRC Bingo and other fun library events.

This summer, EPL is collecting food and item donations for Groceries Plus in Emmaus (donations go down in the summertime, so please consider helping).

They’re looking specifically for quick and easy food items for children. Summer is a time when kids really don’t get food support, so please help out. Below is a list of needs, but anything you can think of that would be good for kids this summer, feel free to give. Drop your donations at the library in the bin by the front door.

Items requested include: grape jelly in plastic jars, canned pineapple, cookies, kid-friendly cereal, granola bars and kid’s toothpaste and tooth brushes.

They also need neatly-folded brown-paper groceries bags.

Join the library 1-3 p.m. July 31 for “Spirited Away” - showing of the Miyazaki film.

Ai for Seniors will be presented noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 1 at the library, Plant A Row LV Produce Collection 6-10 a.m. Aug. 4, infant toddler circle time 10:30-11 a.m. Aug. 4, daytime book group 2-3 p.m. Aug. 5, summer story time 10:30-11 a.m. Aug. 6, crochet club 6-7 p.m. Aug. 6, bingo: world flag edition 10:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 7, notary service 4-6 p.m. Aug. 7 and an artist workshop with Tiney Shrineys 2-4 p.m. Aug. 9. For more information on library events, visit emmauspl.org or call 610-965-9284.

The Emmaus Historical Society and Museum, 218 Main St., is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Stop by for a visit and experience the beautiful displays providing a glimpse into many facets of past community life.

The historical society’s next program and membership meeting is not until September but mark your calendars for Sept. 17 when the program will be “The Silk Mills of Emmaus, Their History and Heritage.”

The Emmaus Historical Society will participate in National Night Out 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 5. Stop by and come visit the historical society’s table.

Mark your calendars for the Emmaus Heritage Festival Sept. 20. The festival is held on the grounds of the Emmaus Historical Society. This is in conjunction with Emmaus Main Street Partners Farewell to Summer on the Triangle.

Come meet President James Madison and Dolley Madison Sept. 27 at a tea in the social hall above the Lower Macungie Township Historical Society, 3120 Cedar Crest Blvd., Emmaus. This is hosted by the Lower Macungie, Upper Milford and Emmaus historical societies. For more information go to zeffy.com/ticketing/James-and-Dolley.

The Emmaus Historical Society’s museum committee appreciates all donations of memorabilia that came from, was used or enjoyed by those in Emmaus. Currently, the society is looking for Emmaus High School Graduation/Commencement Announcements from the following years: 1917, 1920, 1921, 1923, 1931, 1950, 1979, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1991, 2000, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2025. Don’t throw out old photos if the people or places are from Emmaus. Call the office at 610-966-6591 to inquire whether what you have is what they want.

Stay informed about all Emmaus Historical Society happenings by visiting the website emmaushistoricalsociety.org or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

The Emmaus Community Pool will host its Eggstravaganza 6-9 p.m. Aug. 1. The event will feature a floating egg hunt, special guests Bluey, Elsa and Moana 7-8:30 p.m. along with music. There is a price for admission; children 3 years and younger are admitted free. Register by 2 p.m. Aug. 1.

The Emmaus Police Department’s National Night Out will be Aug. 5 with a rain date of Aug. 7. The event will be held in the area of Jubilee Street, Fourth Street and the Emmaus Triangle, 6-8:30 p.m.

The event will include K-9 demonstrations, games, food, a petting zoo and many local organizations.

Join the Emmaus Recreation and Entertainment Commission, Borough of Emmaus, Kelly Auto Group and Vinart Dealership for the 2025 Emmaus Summer Entertainment Series. Events include Tunes in the Triangle, Shakespeare in the Park and Concerts in the Park.

Enjoy a free concert at the Emmaus Community Park 6-8 p.m. in August. The DMC Duo will perform Aug. 10. Tookany Creek Bluegrass Band will play Aug. 17. Scott Marshall and the Highway Souls will play Aug. 24. The SwingTime Dolls will perform Aug. 31.

For more information about events visit www.emmausent.com.

Have a safe and happy summer!

Editor’s Note: We thank Zoe for her excellent reporting on Emmaus news each month. She will be attending Shippensburg University with a major in public relations and a minor in marketing this fall. She also plans to join the newspaper and media teams to continue working with journalism.