CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 1343 Long Lane Road, Kutztown (Old Route 22 at Krumsville), 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 22. Food, Christmas flea market, basket raffle, more craft vendors than ever. For more information, call Janice 484-650-5533.

TOY COLLECTION: Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 1343 Long Lane Road, Kutztown (Old Route 22 at Krumsville) is collecting Toys for Tots. Please bring donations to the Nov. 22 bazaar or the church by Dec. 13. Toys will be picked up shortly afterward. For questions, call Janice 484-650-5533.

CLASS REUNION: The Northwestern Lehigh High School Class of 2005 will hold its 20-year class reunion from 6-10 p.m. Nov. 29 at Madeline’s, 1250 Turnstone Drive, Fogelsville. There will be food, a cash bar, and you’re welcome to bring a guest. Details on the cover charge and payment, how to RSVP, and more are to come! Contact Dan Metzger at dmetz571@gmail.com with any questions or for more information.

HOAGIE SALE: Morgenland Church, 3120 Weidasville Road, Orefield, is accepting orders for its hoagie sale until Nov. 30. Choose either regular Italian with everything, no peppers, no onions with peppers, no onions or peppers; ham and cheese, no onions or peppers; turkey, no onions or peppers; roast beef, no onions or peppers; tuna or veggie. Ingredients are supplied by Thomson’s Meat Market, Walnutport. Pickup will take place 4-6 p.m. Dec. 9. To place an order, call Marilyn at 610-395-6885.

FUNDRAISER: Christ’s Church at Lowhill, 4695 Lowhill Church Road, New Tripoli, will be hosting Vince’s Famous Cheesesteak food truck noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 4. Vince will donate $1 for every sandwich sold right back to the church. The church will also be selling homemade Christmas candy.

BUS TRIP: The Northwestern Elementary Scholarship Committee is hosting a bus trip to New York City May 9, 2026. The bus will leave Northwestern Elementary at 7:30 a.m. and depart New York City at 7:30 p.m. Price is $55 per seat. Contact Tracy Smoyer at smoyert@nwlehighsd for more information.

HAWK MOUNTAIN

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

YOGA ON THE MOUNTAIN: Clear your mind and open your senses with nature by joining our monthly Yoga on the Mountain session in partnership with local studio Yoga-B-Yoga 9-10 a.m. Nov. 30. No experience necessary. There is a $25 fee to attend. Registration is required.

WEE ONES WALK: SNOWY SCIENCE: “Brr” it’s cold outside! Join staff inside for hands-on activities, stories, crafts, and an experiment or two as you learn about… SNOW from 10–11:30 a.m. Dec. 3. Meet a live raptor and enjoy hot cocoa as everyone gathers around the fireplace. This program is designed for children 3-5 years old. There is a fee for both members and nonmembers.

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.

OPEN HOUSE: LGNC will be holding a Holiday Open House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6. This year’s rain or shine event will include holiday crafts, DIY wreath and swag making, holiday gift shop, live music, a virtual reality experience, optics sales, holiday treat potluck and quilt raffle. If you have any questions about this event, contact LGNC at mail@lgnc.org or call 610-760-8889.

SPEAKER SERIES: Join LGNC staff on select Thursday evenings from 6-7 p.m. November through March to get a behind-the-scenes look at these great organizations. Don’t miss your chance to learn about local history and ecology, conservation initiatives, and more. There is a suggested donation per person for nonmembers. For more information or to register, go to https://lgnc.org, email mail@lgnc.org or call 610-760-8889.

ECOLOGY CLUB: LGNC’s Ecology Club is back for the 2025-26 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.

BOOK CLUB: The Cabin Fever Book Club meets once a month from 10 a.m. to noon during the fall and winter months to discuss books on ecology, environmental history, and environmentalism. This year’s book list is “The Serviceberry” by Robin Wall Kimmerer for Dec. 18. Next year’s book list for 2026 is “The Comfort of Crows” by Margaret Renkl for Jan. 15, “West with Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge for Feb. 19 and “Tip of the Iceberg” by Mark Adams for March 19. Books are available at the Palmerton and Slatington libraries, Lehigh Gap Nature Center, or on Amazon for purchase. For more information or questions, email mail@lgnc.org.

HOPE CHEST: Help us bring extra smiles this holiday season by organizing a gift-card-drive for children in the community. All gift cards are in support of Holiday Hope Chests, a program coordinated by the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley and are donated to our regional nonprofit partners who support youth in the community through their programs and services. This is a great project for large/small groups, clubs, classes, families, and individuals. To participate, go to www.volunteerlv.org/hhc-giftcards and fill out a 2025 Donor Pledge Form by Dec. 5.

BREAKFAST VOLUNTEERS: This annual holiday tradition for members of the Eastern PA Down syndrome Center includes a buffet breakfast, a visit with Santa, crafts, music and time with other families. Volunteers are needed from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 6 to set up, decorate, cook/serve/clean up breakfast, help with crafts, organize visits with Santa, and check in guests. Minimum age 15 or 13 with adult. Contact Kerri 484-224-5288, epdsckerri@gmail.com.

FOSTER CARE: The Salvation Army Eastern Pennsylvania Children’s Services announces the launch of a new Short-Term Foster Care Program that provides safe, loving homes for children who require temporary care. No prior experience is required, just a willingness to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for children in need for days or weeks. Contact Emily at 610-821-7706 or emily.anthony@use.salvationarmy.org.