Community Calendar
Sept. 17
Emmaus Historical Society program “The Silk Mills of Emaus, their History and Heritage,” 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church Social Hall, Fifth and Chestnut streets, Emmaus. Programs are free and members and nonmembers are welcome.
Sept. 20
The Emmaus Historical Society will host the Emmaus Heritage Festival, 218 Main St., Emmaus. The Historic Commission and Heritage Alliance members, neighboring historical societies and demonstrations of quilting, weaving, basket weaving, pottery making, wood working, chair caning, gunsmithing and creating Pa. Dutch Hex signs will be on site for your enjoyment. This is also in conjunction with Emmaus Main Street Partners Farewell to Summer on the Triangle.
Coopersburg Community Day 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Living Memorial Park, East Landis St., Coopersburg. Event includes free admission, entertainment and parking. More than 50 crafters and artists, 50 local flea marketers, antique vehicles, car and farm machines and kids’ activities and entertainment are also planned.
Members of the Emmaus High School Class of 1973 are turning 70. A gathering is planned 2-8 p.m. at Emmaus Community Park, North Pavilion. Bring an appetizer/snack to share. BYOB - no glass. More information can be found at www.emmaushs73.org or contact Rick at 610-618-6892.
Sept. 21
Pups in the Park Vendor Craft Show noon to 4 p.m. in Macungie Memorial Park, 50 Poplar St., Macungie.
Sept. 23
The Emmaus Garden Club will host its club flower show “Bound in Bloom” 2-7 p.m. at Faith Presbyterian Church, 3002 N. Second St., Emmaus. Admission is free and open to the public.
Sept. 25
The Upper Milford Historical Society will host a talk by Mike Jesberger on the final words of military leaders. The free program starts 7 p.m. at the Upper Milford Township municipal building, 5671 Chestnut St., Old Zionsville.
Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley will host the event Take Action Against Hunger 5-8 p.m. at Black River Farms Winery, 2472 Black River Road, Bethlehem. Highlights will include music performances, line dancing, wine and spirits tasting and food. There is a cost for tickets. Visit the website https://event.gives/TakeAction2025.
Sept. 27
Pianist Patrick Kerssen will present music from the iconic 1965 movie musical “The Sound of Music” 1-2:15 p.m. at the Emmaus Public Library, 11 E. Main St., Emmaus. The free event is part concert, part lecture and appropriate for all ages. Register for this and other events at emmauspl.org/calendar, call 610-965-9284 or sign up at the circulation desk.
Lower Milford Township will host its 23rd annual Fall Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the township building, 7606 Chestnut Hill Road. The festival is held rain or shine. Highlights will include an antique car and tractor show, music performances and a basket raffle to benefit the Lower Milford volunteer fire company. Parking is free. Visit the township website www.lowermilford.org for details.
Sept. 30
The Hivel Und Dahl Preservation Society will host a program titled “The Forts of the Blue Mountains” 7 p.m. at the Upper Milford Township municipal building, 5671 Chestnut St., Old Zionsville. The program will highlight the forts built by the Pennsylvania Regiment in the 18th century. Admission to the program is free.
Oct. 4
A Crazy About Quilting Celebration, presented by the Crazy Quilters Quilt Guild, is being held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 4601 Tilghman St., Allentown. See a display of 100+ quilts and quilted items, the sale of handmade quilted articles and recycled “stash” items and quilting demonstrations. Details at crazyquilters.org.
The Autumn Mineralfest is scheduled 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Macungie Memorial Park, 50 Poplar St., Macungie. The event will be held rain or shine. There will be dealers and displays of minerals, fossils, gems, crystals and more as well as lessons in panning for gold and sluicing. Visit the website www.mineralfest.com for details.
Nov. 8
Old Zionsville United Church of Christ, 5981 Fountain Road, Old Zionsville will hold its 28th annual bazaar and filled basket auction 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event includes a door prize drawing, 50/50 raffle, a bake sale and the kitchen will sell light refreshments. For questions, call 610-966-3601 or visit www.oldzionsucc.org.
Salisbury Elementary School PTO fall craft and vendor fair 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Salisbury High School, 500 E. Montgomery St., Allentown. Free entry. Event includes a basket raffle and food available for purchase. Vendors accepted through Oct. 29. To register, contact Vanessa Laible at BandVLaible@gmail.com.








