COMMUNITY MEAL: Shared Abundance Community Meal, 5-6:30 p.m. Oct. 9, New Jerusalem Zion UCC, 1456 Krumsville Road, (Route 737, across from Greenwich Elementary School), Krumsville. This free meal is open to everyone in the community. Please join us to share in the bounty of God’s blessings. Hosted by the Local Shared Outreach group. For more information, call 610-756-6892.

FLU VACCINES: The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office and Forensic Center, 4350 Broadway, Allentown, is hosting its third annual flu shot clinic 2-6 p.m. Oct. 16. They will be giving flu vaccines for children six months and older and adults. They will also be offering tours of the Forensic Center. Hot dogs and light refreshments will be served.

JOB FAIR: Job seekers in the Tamaqua and Allentown areas are invited to Lehigh Carbon Community College’s Fall 2025 Job Fairs at its sites:

LCCC Tamaqua at the Morgan Center, 234 High St., – 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 15, lobby area.

LCCC Allentown at the Donley Center, 718 West Hamilton St., 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 23, lower level student lounge.

Both fairs are free and open to the public and will provide students, alumni and surrounding community members with opportunities to network and apply for various open positions with registered employers. LCCC’s Career Development Center helps to bridge the gap between employers and prospective applicants. Remember to bring multiple copies of your resume and be prepared to network.

For more information, call the LCCC Career Development Center at 610-799-1090 or email careerservices@LCCC.edu.

GOTR EVENTS: Girls on the Run Lehigh Valley and Pocono will be hosting a Cheers to Strong Girls Bingo Night 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 16 at Stone Farm Cellars and Vineyard, 5831 Vera Cruz Road, Center Valley. Participants must be 21 and older. For more information on Girls on the Run Lehigh Valley and Pocono, visit http://www.gotrlehighpocono.org.

SAUERKRAUT DINNER: Pork and sauerkraut dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., Oct. 18, Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 1343 Long Lane Road, Kutztown. For more information, call 610-756-6210. Take-out is available.

CROP WALK: The Greater Allentown CROP Hunger Walk is scheduled for Oct. 19. Event day registration begins 1 p.m. at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 140 S. Ott St., Allentown. The walk begins 1:30 p.m. Walkers may choose either a 10K route or a “Golden Mile” route. Walkers who raise $150 or more by Oct. 19 earn a free T-shirt. T-shirts also will be available for purchase on the day of the event. The CROP Hunger Walk is an intergenerational fellowship and service event that benefits those who are struggling in the aftermath of floods, fires, droughts and other disasters throughout the United States and the world. For details and to register, visit the website www.crophungerwalk.org/allentownpa.

SPAGHETTI DINNER: Morgenland Church, 3120 Weidasville Road, Orefield, will be holding its legendary all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatball dinner 4-7 p.m. Nov. 1. The meal includes two huge homemade meatballs, a salad, drink and homemade dessert. Take out is also available. Tickets are available at the door. There is a cost for adults and children 5-12 years old. Children under 4 are free. Handicap accessible if needed at end of church, lower level. They will also be having a basket raffle. For more information, call the church at 610-395-0067.

HAWK MOUNTAIN

AUTUMN HAWKWATCH: Counters and interpreters will tally migrant raptors daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Dec. 15.

THE BIG SIT: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Oct. 11. Assist Hawk Mountain naturalists by tallying raptors at one or more of their three count circles for the Big Sit on the Mountain. Trail fee applies for nonmembers.

AUTUMN LECTURE: 5-7 p.m. Oct. 11. Pete Dunne, renowned naturalist and award-winning author, will discuss his book “The Courage of Birds: And the Often Surprising Ways They Survive Winter.” Participants will be exploring avian adaptations, migration patterns, climate impacts, and personal anecdotes with expert insight. Book signing to follow this free lecture.

FALL INTO FALL: Adventure awaits when you enjoy your day off from school at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 13. They will explore the trails, discover new findings, search for creatures of all shapes and sizes and meet live animals. Step out into the best classroom -nature!

This program is designed for students and their guardians to enjoy nature together. There is a cost to participate. Price covers one parent and one child. There is an additional charge per child.

ACCESSIBLE HAWK WATCH: Join Hawk Mountain staff on our award winning ADA Accessible Silhouette Trail that leads up to our scenic South Lookout 1-3 p.m. Oct. 14. Learn about raptor identification and observe the fall migration.

JUNIOR HAWK WATCH: Ever wonder how our team identifies the migrating raptors so fast? Or what makes Hawk Mountain a magical place for migration? Take the Raptor ID challenge, meet a raptor up close, and hit the trails to practice identifying the 16 different raptors that pass by the lookouts 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 15. There is a cost for each participant.

YOGA ON THE MOUNTAIN: Hawk Mountain is partnering with local studio YOGA-B-YOGA to bring you yoga with an inspirational view that has to be seen to be believed 9-10 a.m. Oct. 26 at the Acopian Center. Additional dates are Nov. 30 and Dec. 28. Come and clear your mind and open up your senses to nature with this wonderful packaged get away! All levels are welcome — no yoga experience necessary. Classes are limited to 15 participants. For more information or to register for any of these programs, go to https://www.hawkmountain.org.

LEHIGH GAP

SENIORS GROUP: Lehigh Gap Nature Center, 8844 Paint Mill Road, Slatington, has formed a new group for nature-minded seniors. They seek to bring together LGNC members for fellowship and conversations about nature, conservation, and other topics. Each session will include coffee/tea, refreshments, and a time for socializing. This will be followed by a brief presentation about a topic of interest and an open forum discussion among the group members. The sessions will be held in the Great Hall at the Osprey House on the second Monday of each month from 9-10:30 a.m. This month’s topic on Oct. 13 is “Enjoying Nature Nearby.” If you have any questions regarding this new event, email Dan Kunkle at dkunkle@ptd.net.

TRAIL RUN: The 14th running of the Lehigh Gap Nature Center “More or Less 10K Trail Run and 2-Mile Scamper” will take place on Oct. 11. Two-mile scamper at 9 a.m. and 10K trail run at 9:30 a.m. See www.lgnc10k.com for more information and to register.

ECOLOGY CLUB: LGNC’s Ecology Club is back for the 2025-2026 school year! Children ages 9 and older are invited to meet from 4:15-5:15 p.m. at the Osprey House on the first Wednesday of every month until June 3 for fun, hands-on nature adventures. Participation is free to all LGNC members and their families, and no registration is required. Email riley.davenport@lgnc.org if you have any questions.

HAZARDOUS WASTE: Lehigh County will be holding a household hazardous waste collection event Nov. 1 in the Coca-Cola stadium parking lot. This county-wide event is for residential use only, no commercial entities will be accepted. There is a mandatory preregistration form residents must fill out if they wish to participate in the collection event. The link for preregistration is available on the home page of Lehigh County’s website, at lehighcounty.org. All pertinent information, including acceptable materials, directions on safely transporting materials, and appointment times will be included on the website.