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

Lower Macungie Library hours are 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The library will be closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. Veterans Lounge will meet 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 21 for veterans to connect with other veterans. The meeting includes a presentation by Lehigh County Office of Veterans Affairs Director Tom Applebach on moral injury and war.

Estate Planning Made Simple will be offered 2 to 3 p.m. Oct. 23. Memory Lane, a program for adults with dementia and their caregivers, will meet 1 p.m. Oct. 26 and Nov. 23. Sensory Coloring and Crafting for Adults will be held 11 a.m. to noon Oct. 27 and Nov. 24. Craft Cafe for adults will meet 1 to 2 p.m. Oct. 27 and Nov. 24 for crafts and conversation.

A Book, A Craft, A Snack: Halloween Edition for grades K-5 will be held 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 28. Teen Lounge: Ghostly Painting! for grades 6-12 will be held 2 to 3 p.m. Oct. 31.

The Lower Macungie Library Book Club will discuss “The Story She Left Behind” by Patti Callahan Henry 10:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 4. The book club meets virtually.

The Teen Advisory Board for grades 6-12 will meet 4 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 5. Fiber Friends, for adults, will meet 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 6. Bring your projects, make friends and share ideas.

Thankful Pigeon Party!, featuring Mo Willems-inspired stories and crafts for grades K-5, will be 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 7. Teen Make ’n Take Craft will be held 2 to 3 p.m. Nov. 7.

Sensory Bingo will be held 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 10 for adults with disabilities and their caregivers.

A movie matinee showing of “A Complete Unknown” for adults will be 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 12.

Paws to Read for grades K-5 allows youth to spend time with Lehigh Valley Pet Therapy dogs and their human guides 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 12.

Books and Beyond will meet 6 to 7:45 p.m. Nov. 16 in the library multipurpose room to discuss “A Happier Life” by Kristy Woodson Harvey.

A Sensory Movie Matinee for adults with disabilities and their caregivers will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 17. Builders Brigade for grades K-5 will meet 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 18.

LML Afternoon Book Club will meet 1 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 19 to discuss “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawson. The Dec. 10 selection is “People of the Book” by Geraldine Brooks.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons for grades 6-12 will meet 4 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 23 and Dec. 21.

The Mah-jongg Club meets 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays. The program is open to beginners and experienced players.

There are many toddler and preschool storytimes, as well as children’s programs. Check the website for dates and times. For more information, visit lowermaclib.org or call 610-966-6864.

Friends of the Lower Macungie Library will accept book donations 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 31, Nov. 7 and Nov. 14 at the Friends Shed in the parking lot. The Friends of the Library will hold its Fall Book Sale 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 20-21 at the Lower Macungie Library. Friends Preview Night is 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 19. A Bag Sale will be held 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 21. All proceeds benefit the library.

Trick-or-treating in Lower Macungie Township will be held 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31. Some homeowners associations may have set alternate dates for their neighborhoods.

Zion Lehigh Evangelical Lutheran Church, 8269 Spring Creek Road, Alburtis, will host a Holiday Craft Bazaar 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 7. There will be crafts, a basket raffle, bake sale, attic treasures and food. Homemade food will be available for eat-in or carryout.

A Stuff the Truck event will be held 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 7 at the Lower Macungie Community Center parking lot. Habitat LV ReStore will collect kitchen and bathroom cabinets, newer working appliances, furniture, lighting fixtures, hardware, windows, plumbing supplies and more.

The 16th annual Winter Craft Show will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Lower Macungie Community Center, 3450 Brookside Road. More than 120 crafters and vendors are expected to participate. Food will be available 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Lower Macungie Township Senior Citizens will meet noon Nov. 17 for Thanksgiving dinner and entertainment by Ron Ballonoff at the community center. Tickets are on sale for the Dec. 15 Christmas dinner at Brookside Country Club. New members are welcome. Members must be Lower Macungie Township residents 60 or older. The Lower Lehigh AARP will meet noon Nov. 5 in the lower level of Macungie Memorial Hall at Macungie Memorial Park. Dues for 2027 will be collected; bring both cards. The next meeting is Dec. 3. For information, contact Dot at 610-967-3284.

The Alburtis Seniors will meet noon Nov. 18 at Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Quarry Road, Alburtis. A potluck buffet 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.

The board of commissioners and township staff are holding the 21st annual Troop Support Program to collect donated items for township residents serving in the armed forces who will not be home for the holidays. To register a loved one, call 610-966-6924 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Donations of food, toiletries, batteries, magazines and other items will be accepted at the community center during the same hours through Nov. 20. A list of acceptable donations is available at the community center.

Lower Macungie Community Center will collect new children’s pajamas and books during the fall and holiday season. Items will be donated to Lehigh County Children and Youth Services. Collection bins are located in the lobby through Dec. 11.

For information on Lower Macungie Garden Club events, visit lowermacungiegardenclub.com, find the group on Facebook or email lmgctoday@yahoo.com. The garden club meets 1 to 3 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lower Macungie Community Center.

Lower Macungie Township offers indoor pickleball at the community center gymnasium. Advance registration is required. Open gym is available at the Lower Macungie Township Community Center. Residents must purchase an annual membership to use the gym.

For information, visit lowermac.com. The Lower Macungie Community Center is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Staff can be reached at 610-966-6924 during those hours. Updates also are posted on Facebook and lowermac.com.

Yard waste center hours through Oct. 31 are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. November hours are noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Yard waste permits are required for drop-off and will need to be renewed for 2027. The center is at 5536 Indian Creek Road, Macungie.

Leaf collection continues through Nov. 30. Leaves should be at the curb before 7 a.m. Mondays.

Matt, Ben and I recently attended the wedding of a church member. After the ceremony, I told Matt and Ben I was feeling emotional because our 37th anniversary was only a few days away. Ben replied, “Were there dinosaurs outside?”

The next township column will be published Nov. 18. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 12.