April 30

The Woman’s Club of Emmaus hosts its annual Spring Dessert Card Party fundraiser 1 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 501 Chestnut St., Emmaus. Board games also will be available to enjoy. This card party helps with funding for the club’s scholarship for a graduating student at Emmaus High School. Contact Lynn at 484-788-2301 for more information.

The Marquis de Lafayette, assisted by Ed Johnson, will talk about his life and how he connected with George Washington and the American Revolution at the monthly meeting of the Upper Milford Historical Society 7 p.m. at the Upper Milford Township municipal building, 5671 Chestnut St., Emmaus. All are welcome.

May 1

Lower Macungie Township will host its Community Day 4-8:30 p.m. at the community center, 3450 Brookside Road.

May 2

The Faith Uniting Neighbors group of Old Zionsville United Church of Christ, 5981 Fountain Road, Old Zionsville, will host a “Penny Party” in the lower level social hall. Doors open 4:45 p.m., a light supper for purchase will be offered 5 p.m. and the games begin 6 p.m. Bring your pennies and other change for bidding on items of your choice. There is a cost for tickets for bidding. For more information, call 610-966-3601.

Church of the Good Shepherd U.C.C., 235 E. Penn Ave., Alburtis, will host a spring craft and vendor sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Highlights will include crafts, plants, attic treasures, a gift basket auction, baked goods, refreshments and lunch.

May 3

The Emmaus Rotary Club will host a pollinator house workshop 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rising River Brewing, 1955 Willow Lane, Macungie. This workshop offers a short educational talk about pollinator houses and attendees create their own pollinator house. Appropriate for all ages. This is a fundraiser to support the Emmaus Rotary Scholarship Foundation, Wilmer Schultz Service Above Self Scholarship to benefit high school seniors in the East Penn School District. There is a cost. Registration is required at EmmausRotary.org.

May 5

The Emmaus Garden Club will meet noon at Bethel Bible Fellowship Church, 418 Elm St., Emmaus, for the program titled “Living Sculptures: The Art of Succulents and Cacti” led by Susan Wilson. Learn how to keep succulents thriving with the right balance of light and water, discover the best containers to showcase them, and find out how to prevent and treat common pests. Wilson also will demonstrate how to create arrangements, choose the correct propagation techniques and explore the newest varieties available. All are welcome.

The Crazy Quilters Quilt Guild meets 6:30 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 4601 Tilghman St., Allentown. The meeting will feature a program by well-known quilt collectors Arlan and Pat Christ, who will present “Pennsylvania Dutch Quilts – Folklore & Superstitions,” highlighting quilts made in the mid to late 1800s and early 1900s. There is a small fee for visitors, who are welcome. Visit the club online at www.crazyquilters.org.