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Township, churches holding community Halloween events

Upper Macungie Township will be holding its township wide Trick or Treat Night 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30. Rain Date will be Oct. 31.

Lil Athletics Multi-Sport classes for kids aged 2-6 years old will take place Oct. 29 through Nov. 19 at the community center.

Times are 5 to 5:45 p.m. for kids ages 2-3 years old; 5:55 to 6:40 p.m. for kids ages 3-4 years old, and 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. for kids ages 4-5 years old.

Participants should wear sneakers and comfortable athletic attire.

Parents must remain at all classes.

Kids will be introduced to multiple sports in a fun, noncompetitive, instructional program.

Lil Athletics uses fun, colorful props, and equipment to add to the upbeat environment and make each lesson exciting for all!

Lil Athletics uses age-appropriate equipment in a fun and positive environment.

Wiggles, Giggles and Lullabies Fall Session III will take place on Wednesday’s from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Nov. 4-18.

This is a fun three-week series for babies and toddlers six weeks to 4 years of age and their caregivers.

Enjoy baby yoga, music, stories, sensory play, and interactive activities designed to encourage development, connection, and fun!

This program will be led by Larissa Noto and instructors from The Lovely Little Lotus.

Teen’s join the township each month for the Parkland Community Library’s Teen Anime Club, a fun and welcoming space to watch anime, discuss favorite shows and characters, play games, and connect with fellow anime fans!

The club meets the first Wednesday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Nov. 4.

Love to read? Join the township in partnership with the Parkland Community Library each month for a relaxing and welcoming discussion about a featured book at their adult book club.

Share your thoughts, discover new reads, and connect with fellow book lovers!

The club meets the first Wednesday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Nov. 4.

The township will be holding its beginner friendly Friday Morning Zumba Gold program 9 to 10 a.m. Nov. 6 through Dec. 18 in Gym B at the community center.

Zumba Gold is a modified, lower intensity version of the original Zumba class.

It is designed for beginners, active older adults and those who are new to exercise.

The program focuses on cardiovascular health, balance, strength and flexibility through easy-to-follow choreography and upbeat music. No prior experience is needed.

Parents Night Out event will take place on Nov. 6. Enjoy a night off while the kids have a night of fun! Drop your kids off at the community center from 5 to 8 p.m. for games on the turf or basketball court, followed by pizza and a movie.

Activities will be led by the Elementary EnerGym instructors, Kyle Creyer, a fourth-grade teacher at Veterans Elementary School, and Dr. Dietz, a second-grade teacher at East Penn School District.

The township in partnership with Lehigh County Aging and Adult Service will be hosting it’s Healthy Steps in Motion running Fridays 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. until Nov. 13.

Designed for older adults of all fitness levels, it is endorsed by Silver and Fit.

Participants will learn the value of warm-up, balance and coordination exercises, cardiovascular health, strength and stretching exercises, and cool down activities.

Join Upper Macungie Township in Gym C at the Community Lifestyle Center for a special makeup movie night featuring “Sing 2” from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 13.

Enjoy the movie on the big screen, along with fun giveaways and plenty of family-friendly entertainment.

Elementary EnerGym Winter Session I for kids will take place on Mondays Nov. 16 through Jan. 4, 2027, at the community center turf field.

Times are 5 to 5:50 p.m. for kids ages 5-7 and 6 to 6:50 p.m. for kids ages 8-11.

Elementary EnerGym is a 50-minute youth program designed to keep elementary-aged kids active, build coordination and confidence develop new friendships, and have fun! Each class introduces a variety of sports, games, and movement activities.

The program will be coached by Kylie Creyer, a fourth-grade teacher at Veterans Elementary School and Dr. Dietz, a second-grade teacher at East Penn School District.

Join Upper Macungie Township this fall for a series of self-defense and safety workshops offered in collaboration with Leading Edge Marital Arts. These workshops are designed to provide practical safety information and self-defense skills for community members of all ages!

Women’s Self Defense Workshop 7:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 18 at 239 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown.

Senior’s Self Defense Workshop 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 20 in the Multipurpose Room at the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center.

Space may be limited. Early registration is encouraged. If you have any questions, call the UMT Community Lifestyle Center at 484-290-0010 or email recreation@uppermac.org.

Wildlands Conservancy will be hosting its Caring Critters Food Drive 5:30 p.m. Nov. 20 in Room A at the community center.

Join them for a live animal program, followed by an opportunity to give back to our community. Bring a nonperishable food donation for Parkland CARES.

For more information on these programs or upcoming Upper Macungie Township programs, including cost or to register, go to the townships website, click on site map at the bottom of the page, then click on Welcome to Dash under Parks and Recreation.

St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1028 Church St., Fogelsville, will be holding its Halloween Hot Dog Stand 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at the former Strohl’s garage on Main Street, now known as Fogelsville Motor Works.

They will be passing out free hot dogs, drinks, and snacks while supplies last.

Join them for their Christmas Craft Night at 6 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Fellowship Hall.

Invite your friends and family for an evening of craft making. All ages are welcome.

Bring your favorite snacks, they will provide the soda/drinks.

The church’s next community free dinner sponsored by Bob and Sharon Snyder will be held 5 p.m. Nov. 13. Dinners will be served while supplies last.

For more information or to sign up for Christmas Craft Night or to volunteer for the next community free dinner, call the church office at 610-395-5535.

Ziegels Union Church, 9990 Ziegels Church Road, Breinigsville, will be holding its Trunk or Treat event 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31.

Join them at 5:15 p.m. if you are decorating your vehicle.

Dress up and trick or treat through the parking lot.

Baked goods and volunteers for the refreshment stand are needed.

For more information or to register a vehicle or to volunteer, call the church office at 610-285-6157.

Ziegels Church’s Handmade Market Craft and Vendor Show will take place 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14.

Shop local crafters and vendors.

There will also be a bake sale and raffle prizes.

“Slide On By” food truck will be there.

For vendor registration or more information, contact Laurie Rex at ziegelsce@gmail.com.

Morgenland Church, 3120 Weidasville Road, Orefield, (Leather Corner Post), will be accepting orders until Nov. 1 for their hoagie sale.

Options available are regular Italian with everything or no peppers, no onions with peppers, no onions or peppers, ham and cheese; no onions or peppers, turkey; no onions or peppers, roast beef; no onions or peppers, tuna and veggie.

Ingredients supplied by Thomson’s Meat Market, Walnutport.

Hoagie pickup will take place 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 10.

To order, call Marilyn at 610-395-6885.

The church will be holding its legendary all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatball dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 7.

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 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 office at 610-395-0067.

The church is also accepting orders until Nov. 13 for their homemade candy sale.

Choose either light or dark chocolate peanut clusters, raisin clusters, peanut butter, covered pretzels, caramels, cashew turtles, medium chocolate nonpareils, dark chocolate nonpareils with crushed peppermint, dark chocolate cream filled peanut roll, light chocolate peanut butter peanut roll, dark chocolate peppermint patties, dark coconut logs and dark wintergreen patties in a half pound or pound.

Candy pickup will take place 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 12 at the church.

For more information or to place a candy order, contact Lisa Wehr at 610-984-7770 or email lisaw32067@gmail.com.