Macungie Memorial Park is a self-supporting park that relies on volunteers to help with the pool, playground, grounds maintenance, repairs and overhead expenses. High school students can earn volunteer hours. To volunteer, contact Diane at 610-967-1531 or drang@ptd.net, or call the park office at 610-966-4289.

The Halloween Parade and Festival will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 10. The rain date is Oct. 11. For information, visit the Macungie Halloween Parade Facebook page or email macungiehalloweenparade@gmail.com.

The Lower Lehigh AARP will meet at noon Oct. 8 in the lower level of Macungie Memorial Hall at Macungie Memorial Park. Dues for 2027 will be collected. Bring both cards. The next meeting will be Nov. 5. New members are welcome. For information, contact Dot at 610-967-3284.

Grace Lutheran Church will offer a free community meal from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9 in the fellowship hall. Takeout meals also are available. Call 610-966-3325 for the menu.

Grace Lutheran Church will hold a free food distribution from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 14 and 28 for East Penn School District residents. Signs will be posted with directions for parking and pickup.

The Macungie Farmers Market is open from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays on Lumber Street, just off Main Street, through Oct. 29. Updates are available on the market’s Facebook page.

Barktoberfest Pet Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 10 at Macungie Memorial Park.

Food Trucks in Macungie Park will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 14, 21 and 28.

The Church of the Good Shepherd, on Alburtis Road, will hold its Fall Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 17. The event will feature crafts, attic treasures, vendors, a gift basket auction, bake sale and food.

The final Cruise Night of the year will begin at 2 p.m. Oct. 17 at Macungie Memorial Park. Vehicles will arrive beginning at 2 p.m., and music will start at 4 p.m. Refreshments will be available. For information, call 610-966-4289.

Toyota Takeover will host a Truck or Treat from 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at Macungie Memorial Park. The event will include prizes for best costume, best decorated truck and other categories, as well as food trucks and a live DJ. The event is family-friendly.

The Alburtis Seniors will meet at noon Oct. 21 at Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Quarry Road, Alburtis. A potluck lunch will be followed by a meeting and bingo. There is a small charge. Bring a covered dish. For information, call Doris at 610-966-3653.

Friends of the Macungie Institute will hold bingo Oct. 25 in the lower level of Macungie Memorial Hall. Cash prizes, raffles and food will be available. Doors open at noon and games begin at 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Macungie Institute. For information, call 610-966-7830 or email friendsofmacungieinstitute@gmail.com.

The Macungie Minstrelaires will present “A Star-Spangled Celebration” at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 and 30 and at 2 and 7 p.m. Oct. 24 and 31 at Lower Macungie Middle School, 6299 Lower Macungie Road. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the charity Battle Borne. For tickets and information, call 610-966-3145 or visit www.macungie-minstrelaires.org.

Trick-or-treating in the Borough of Macungie will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.

The eighth annual Halloween Bash Model Car and Truck Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 31 at Macungie Memorial Park. For information, call 610-751-2442 or visit plasticmechanics.com.

A Fall Fest Craft and Vendor Show will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 31 at Macungie Memorial Park.

Borough council will hold public meetings at the Macungie Institute at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 and Nov. 2.

The Macungie Park board of directors will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 13 and Nov. 10 in the lower level of Macungie Memorial Hall.

Macungie Town Beautification will hold a Soup Flight Night at 5 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Macungie Institute.

New members are welcome to join the Macungie Town Beautification Committee. Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Macungie Institute.

Macungie Borough offices are open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For information, call 610-966-2503.

Cash bingo is held weekly Saturday evenings at Macungie Memorial Park. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. For information, call 610-966-4289.

The deadline for the Nov. 4 column is Oct. 26.