Sept. 13

The Macungie Band is excited to announce its annual Barbecue and Beats dinner and concert 4 p.m. at Jordan Lutheran Church, 5130 Snowdrift Road, Orefield.

Director Michael Moran, has chosen A Celebration of American Music as the theme, in keeping with this summer’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday. There is close parking and no steps into the church’s Family Center at the rear of the red brick building. Catered by Country View Meats of Danielsville, the meal will include roasted pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw, roasted potatoes, and a variety of desserts and beverages and be served cafeteria style at 4 p.m. when the concert begins. Tickets must be purchased in advance at https://www.macungieband.com/events/bbq-beats-2026-macungie-band or purchase tickets using PayPal. No credit cards will be accepted. Online sales will end 5 p.m. Sept. 8. Or, send a check payable to Macungie Band to Macungie Band, P.O. Box 201, Macungie, PA, 18062. Include your name, address, and the number of tickets you need and the tickets will be mailed to you. We must receive your order by Sept. 8.

Sept. 14

The Parkland Garden Club will meet 7 p.m. at St John’s UCC, 1027 Church St., Fogelsville. The program “Pollinator Houses” will be presented by Leonard Reed, eighth- grade science teacher and a member of the Emmaus Rotary Club. There will be an instructional presentation on creating functional pollinator houses for gardens. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for socialization and refreshments. Guests are always welcome. For more information visit www.parklandgardenclub.com.

Sept. 19

Lace up your sneakers and join the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley for the 17th annual Ready, Set, GOLD 5K Walk, 8K Run and Kids’ Fun Run, presented by Heavy and Highway Construction Laborers’ Local 158.

Join the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley at the Ironton Rail Trail for a morning of fitness, family fun, and community — all while making a meaningful difference for local kids with cancer and their families.

Enjoy food, music, raffles, superhero fun, and more. Every registration helps PCFLV provide critical support, joyful programs, and lasting memories for families in the Lehigh Valley facing pediatric cancer. The 8K Run starts at 8:30 a.m. The 5K Walk will start at 9 a.m. and the Fun Run/Obstacle Course for kids 12 and under will start at 10:30 a.m.

Wildlands Conservancy – Monarch Tagging and Meadow Exploration will be held 10 a.m. to noon at Trexler Nature Preserve- Environmental Education Center, 4935 Orchard Road, Schnecksville. Explore vibrant meadow habitats while learning about monarch butterfly populations in the Lehigh Valley, led by our Senior Restoration Ecologist and a Wildlands Environmental Educator. For questions, contact Nicole Landis at Nlandis@wildlandspa.org. This event is free. Register online at https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/495.

Sept. 26

Morgenland Church, 3120 Weidasville Road, Orefield, (Leather Corner Post), will hold its annual fall picnic 4-8 p.m. There will be live music by “MIDNIGHT SPECIAL” from 5-8 p.m. They will also have great food, baked goods, basket raffle and a cake walk. The rain date is 2-6 p.m. Sept. 27.

Oct. 22

Morgenland Church, 3120 Weidasville Road, Orefield, (Leather Corner Post), will be accepting orders until Oct. 22 for its Kauffman’s Chicken Barbecue. The meal will include half a chicken, baked potato, applesauce and roll. They will also be selling apple dumpling with or without syrup. Pickup will take place 3-5 p.m. Oct. 31. To place an order, call Lisa Wehr at 610-984-7770 or Cindy Hughes at 610-554-0510.