Community Calendar
Oct. 29
The Sanctuary at Haafsville, in partnership with Ciocca of Allentown, will be holding a Trunk or Treat event 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ciocca Subaru, 4611 Hamilton St., Allentown. There will be trunks full of goodies for kids and food provided. Also, meet adoptable dogs and cats.
Oct. 30
Emmanuel Assembly of God, 1431 Lehigh Parkway East, Allentown, will be holding its “Let it Shine” fall community outreach event 6 to 8 p.m. in the parking lot.
This is a trick or treat alternative.
There will be candy (for the kids), games, music, face painting, hot chocolate, hot dogs, popcorn and cotton candy.
For more information, go to www.eagochurch.com, email info@eagchurch.com or call Pastor Daniel at 610-432-0982.
Nov. 3
Parkland Trojan Alumni Varsity Club will meet 6 p.m. at the HOPS-Fogelsville Hotel 7921 Main St., Fogelsville. Speaker will be the Head Girls Wrestling Coach Francis Volpe. All are invited. Cost of dinner will be $15 per person.
Nov. 4
The Emmaus Garden Club meeting will be held at noon at Bethel Bible Fellowship Church, 418 Elm St., Emmaus. The program Welcoming Wings: Gardening For Birds and Butterflies by Barbara Malt will show how to create gardens that help birds, butterflies, and other wildlife thrive right in your own backyard. Learn what these creatures need throughout their life cycles and how beautiful native plants can make all the difference. Barbara Malt is Professor Emerita of Psychology and Cognitive Science at Lehigh University, Pennsylvania Master Naturalist, and current president of the Lehigh Valley Audubon Society. Entrance at the front and back of the building/gymnasium. Parking at Bethel and St. John’s UCC at 139 N. 4th St. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit emmausgardenclub.com.
Nov. 7
Morgenland Church, 3120 Weidasville Road, Orefield, (Leather Corner Post), will be holding its legendary all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatball dinner 4 to 7 p.m. The meal includes two huge homemade meatballs, a salad, drink and homemade dessert. Take out is also available. Tickets are available at the door. There is a cost for adults and children 5-12 years old. Children 4 years old and under are free. Handicap accessible at end of church, lower level. They will also be having a basket raffle. For more information, call the church at 610-395-0067.
Asbury United Methodist Church, 1533 Springhouse Road, Allentown, will hold its annual Bazaar and Marketplace 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop for attic treasures, books, DVDs, CDs, clever crafts, Little People’s Room items and nearly new clothing. The Marketplace will feature 10 bean soup, baked goods, cheeses, breads, jams, jellies, pecans and food to go. Additional activities include a silent auction and Santa photos 9:30 a.m. to noon. A luncheon will be served 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Come enjoy a day of shopping, food and fellowship while supporting Asbury United Methodist Church’s missions and local student scholarships. Everyone is welcome.
For additional information, visit asburylv.org/holiday-bazaar/.
Nov. 9
The Parkland Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. at St. John’s UCC, 1027 Church St., Fogelsville. Jennifer Ott will present the program “Introduction to Ikebana,” a demonstration that offers a glimpse into the elegance and simplicity of this ancient practice. Jennifer Ott is the owner of Ott Gardens LLC in Orefield, where she offers nature-based workshops and thoughtfully designed potted arrangements. She enjoys engaging people with plants and hands-on experiences that encourage curiosity, reflection and personal connection. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for socialization and refreshments. Guests are always welcome. For more information, visit www.parklandgardenclub.com.
Nov. 14
The Allentown Music Club will hold its American music program at 2:30 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1533 Springhouse Road, Allentown. This will be a celebration of the 250th Anniversary of America. The performers are Sherman Cox, clarinet, Camille Vernarr, flute, The Recordante Group with Karen El-Chaar, bass recorder, Donna Predmore, tenor recorder, Amanda Edge, alto recorder and Linda Bolasky, soprano recorder and the Asbury Trio. The program is free and open to the public.
Nov. 21
Wildlands Conservancy — Hoot Hike at Trexler Nature Preserve will be held 6:30- 8 p.m. at Trexler Nature Preserve- Environmental Education Center, 4935 Orchard Road, Schnecksville. Join Wildlands Conservancy for a moonlit Hoot Hike, where we’ll step into the woods in search of owls and other nocturnal creatures. We’ll listen for calls, learn about owls’ nighttime adaptations, and try out a few “hoots” of our own to see who might answer back. This event is free. Register online at https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/506. For questions, contact Nicole Landis at Nlandis@wildlandspa.org.








