Oct. 23

The Woman’s Club of Emmaus will host its fall 2025 dessert card party 1 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 501 Chestnut St., Emmaus. The event helps support the club’s scholarship program. Card games and board games will be played. Reservations closed Oct. 16.

Oct. 24

The Macungie Minstrelaires present “Gone Country” 7 p.m. and Oct. 31 and 2 and 7 p.m. Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 at Lower Macungie Middle School, 6299 Lower Macungie Road, Macungie. For tickets and information, call 610-966-3145 or visit www.macungie-minstrelaires.org. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Lily’s Hope Foundation.

Oct. 25

The Alburtis Halloween Parade is scheduled 7 p.m. The rain date is Oct. 26. Check Facebook for details.

The Greater Lehigh Valley Writers’ Group will hold its monthly meeting 10 a.m. to noon. 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. Membership business will be conducted 10 to 11 a.m. Author Juilene Osborne-McKnight will present the talk “Goal, Motivation, and Conflict” 11 a.m. to noon. Using literary and film examples, this discussion will differentiate goal from motivation and will look at how conflict arises from each. Osborne-McKnight is the author of “The Story We Carry in Our Bones: Irish History for Americans.” She is Professor Emerita of DeSales University where she taught Irish studies and creative writing. An afternoon workshop is scheduled 1:30-3 p.m. Registration is required for the afternoon workshop and there is a fee for nonmembers.

Oct. 26

Friends of the Macungie Institute will hold a bingo fundraiser in the lower level of Macungie Memorial Hall. Doors open noon and games begin 1 p.m. There will be cash prizes, raffles and food. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Macungie Institute. For more information, call 610-966-7830 or email friendsofmacungieinstitute@gmail.com.

Oct. 29

Ribbons of C.A.R.E. invites the community to a heartwarming “Breakfast-for-Dinner” celebration honoring women’s strength and resilience during Breast Cancer Awareness Month 5-7 p.m., 318 Main St., Emmaus.

Guests will enjoy a royal breakfast buffet, survivor storytelling, a Princess Parade, raffles and a crowning ceremony celebrating women as true “Queens of Courage.” This inspiring evening reminds everyone — especially children — true strength shines through compassion, perseverance and community.

All proceeds benefit Ribbons of C.A.R.E., helping families facing serious medical conditions with childcare and support. Reserve your spot today by visiting https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/crown-and-courage-breakfast-for-dinner-fundraiser or contact Alecia Fegley at 484-904-6048 or www.ribbonsofcare.org.

Oct. 30

The Upper Milford Historical Society will host the program “Kings Highway and The Great Philadelphia Road” by Neil Moser 7 p.m. at the Upper Milford Township municipal building, 5671 Chestnut St., Emmaus.

Nov. 1

The Allentown Music Club will present “An American Program” 2:30 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1533 Springhouse Road, Allentown, featuring patriotic music, folk music and jazz. Performers are Sherman Cox, clarinet, The Asbury Trio featuring Jonathan Beitler, piano, John Lucas, guitar, Rich Gonya, drums and Patricia Alercia, soprano The program coordinator is Santa Peters. The event is free and open to the public.

Nov. 5

Emmaus Garden Club meeting noon at Bethel Bible Fellowship Church, 418 Elm St., Emmmaus. Entrance at the back of the building; parking at Bethel and St. John’s UCC, 139 N. Fourth St., Emmaus. The program will be “A Conversation about C-Change.” Kathleen Biggins will present a program on the impact of climate change.

Nov. 7

Basket social at Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church of Eastern Salisbury, 1707 Church Road, Allentown. Social starts 6 p.m.; doors open noon to place tickets in baskets. For more information, call Louise at 610-866-1611.

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 sale of light refreshments. Call 610-966-3601 or visit www.oldzionsucc.org with questions.

Nov. 8

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. Admission is free. Event includes a basket raffle and food available for purchase. Vendors accepted through Oct. 29. To register, contact Vanessa Laible at BandVLaible@gmail.com.

The Emmaus Borough / Upper Milford Township Joint Environmental Advisory Council will host a bulb and seed swap 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Emmaus Public Library, 11 E. Main St., Emmaus. Participants who wish to may bring extra bulbs from their garden to share and swap with others and are welcome to include a photo of the plants so others can see what the plants look like when in bloom. Gardeners of all skill levels are encouraged to attend, bring questions and share knowledge. Visit Facebook for details.

Nov. 13

The Emmaus Rotary Club will host a community membership event 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Yergey Brewing, 235 Main St., Emmaus. Visitors will learn about membership opportunities, upcoming projects and the club’s East Penn Feeding Program.

Nov. 15

St. Peter’s Union Church, 7863 St. Peters Road, Macungie, will hosts its Fall Bazaar 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include vendors and raffles. Light lunch and baked goods will be available for sale.

Nov. 16

Bingo 2 p.m. at Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran church of Eastern Salisbury, 1707 Church Road, Allentown. Doors open 1 p.m. For more information, call Louise at 610-866-1611.

Nov. 19

Community Action Lehigh Valley holds its annual meeting 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wind Creek Bethlehem, 77 Wind Creek Blvd. There is a cost for tickets. The event includes lunch. Visit the website www.communityactionlv.org for details, including ticket information.

Nov. 25

Hivel Und Dahl Preservation Society will host a program about Ralph Berky 7 p.m. in the Upper Milford Township municipal building, 5671 Chestnut St. Ralph Berry was an eccentric figure who fed the birds from the seeds in the pocket of his overcoat and was known as “The Birdman.” All are welcome and admission is free.