SANTA BREAKFAST: Ebenezer Church of New Tripoli will host a Breakfast with Santa from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 5 in the church fellowship hall, 7293 Decatur St., New Tripoli. The event will feature an all-you-can-eat breakfast, crafts, coloring activities, a temporary tattoo station, photos with Santa and letter-writing activities for children. Santa will provide a gift for each child attending. Guests are encouraged to bring a pair of socks to donate to the Christ’s Church at Lowhill Food Pantry. Reservations are recommended. For information or reservations, call 610-298-8000 or visit the church website.

BOWLING FUNDRAISER: Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley will host its annual Bountiful Bowl fundraiser Nov. 7 at B Social in Allentown with a goal of raising $50,000 for its Meal Subsidy Program. The event will include a family bowling session from 4 to 6 p.m. followed by an adults-only celebration featuring bowling, food, drinks and table games from 6 to 9 p.m. According to the organization, about 75% of its clients receive meal subsidies. Funds raised would provide approximately one month of meal assistance for homebound seniors and adults with disabilities in the Lehigh Valley.

WALLENBERG LECTURE: David Hunsicker, a Lehigh Valley native and former U.S. Agency for International Development specialist, will deliver the 2026 Wallenberg Tribute Lecture, “The Next 250: Engaging Religion in International Affairs,” at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 8 in Muhlenberg College’s Seegers Union Event Space. Hosted by the Institute for Religious and Cultural Understanding, the free public lecture will examine the role of religious literacy in international affairs.

OYSTER DINNER: Jacob’s Church, New Tripoli, is hosting its 100th annual oyster dinner, serving 3 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7. Offering oysters, shrimp, oyster pie, stew just to name a few. Please check out the Jacob’s Church website for further details.

FLU SHOTS: Jefferson Health will provide free drive-through influenza vaccinations for adults and children ages 6 months and older during two clinics in the Lehigh Valley in November. The clinics will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7, at Dorney Park, and Nov. 8, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hecktown Oaks.

VETERAN’S DAY: The Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial Committee will hold its annual Veterans Day gathering from 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 11, at Eight Oaks Farm Distillery, 7189 Route 309, New Tripoli. The event is moving indoors this year after several years of cold and unpredictable weather at its former location, Ontelaunee Park. Organizers said the new venue will provide a more comfortable setting for local veterans, friends and neighbors.

The evening will feature live music by Chris Noll, along with food and drinks from Eight Oaks’ fall menu. More information is available at https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org.

MUSICAL SERVICE: St. Peter’s Lynnville UCC, 5129 Schochary Road, New Tripoli, is having a special Veterans Day Service 9:30 a.m. Nov. 8. Retired Army Command Sgt. Major Ron Jerdon will be speaking, with the Scottish Highland Bagpipe Band performing several musical selections to enhance the service, and then concluding with a social hour and refreshments. Please contact Pastor Sterling Ritter at 484-241-6467 for additional information.

SPAGHETTI DINNER: Morgenland Church, 3120 Weidasville Road, Orefield, will be holding an all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatball dinner 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 7. Take out is also available. Tickets are available at the door. Handicap accessible at end of church, lower level. For information, call 610-395-0067.

SANTA BREAKFAST: Heidelberg Union Church, 5187 Irvin Road, Slatington, will host a free Build a Breakfast with Santa event at 10 a.m. Dec. 12. Families can enjoy breakfast, crafts and photo opportunities with Santa. Attendees are encouraged to bring donations of personal care items or canned foods for the community. Reservations are requested by Dec. 5 by calling the church office or visiting the church’s Facebook page.

WILDLANDS CONSERVANCY: Wildlands Conservancy will offer five free events during November, including a hike with miniature therapy horses at Black River Sanctuary in Bethlehem, Hoot Hikes in Williams Township and Schnecksville, a wellness hike at Lake Minsi near Bangor, and a Giving Thanks Walk on Nov. 27 at the new Brenner-Penfield Emmaus Preserve in Emmaus. Registration is required for all programs. For information or registration details, contact Nicole Landis at Nlandis@wildlandspa.org.

HAWK MOUNTAIN

MIGRATION SEASON: Visitors can experience Hawk Mountain Sanctuary’s annual Autumn Migration Hawkwatch until Dec. 15. Staff and volunteers will monitor the southbound raptor migration from the North Lookout, where visitors can see hawks, vultures, ospreys, bald eagles and other birds of prey. An average of 16,000 raptors pass over the sanctuary each fall. The season also features free lectures, weekend programs, guided walks and workshops. The Autumn Lecture Series includes a Nov. 14 program covering local hawkwatch history, wildlife, bird conservation and the benefits of connecting with nature. For information and the full event schedule, visit hawkmountain.org.

LEHIGH GAP

GUIDED HIKE: Get outside and take a hike with LGNC 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 17. National Take A Hike Day was established on Nov. 17, 1965, to celebrate and recognize nature here in the US. Head outside and enjoy your local trails, or join LGNC for their guided hike. To register for this event, go to https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/national-take-a-hike-day-guided-hike.

SPEAKER SERIES: Lehigh Gap Nature Center will be holding its Speaker Series 2026-2027 from 6-7 p.m. on select Thursdays, November 2026 — March 2027. Check out their 2026-2027 Speaker Series lineup: Nov. 19 — My Fireflies: Creating Peacemakers in our World with Ibiyinka Alao, Dec. 10 — Traveling Through History in Lehigh Gap with Martha Capwell Fox, Jan. 14, 2027 — Appalachian Mushrooms: the Good, the Bad, and the Misunderstood with Luke Smithson, Feb. 11 — Mountain Lions in Pennsylvania with Tom Keller and March 18 — Living Ranger-ously: Volunteering in our National Parks with Cynthia Berger. To register, go to https://lgnc.org/calendar-of-events/. There is no fee for LGNC members.

To become a member, visit https://lgnc-101687.square.site/. For questions, contact them at mail@lgnc.org or call 610-760-8889.

ECOLOGY CLUB: Children ages 9 and older are invited to meet at the Osprey House, 8844 Paint Mill Road, Slatington. Ecology Club meetings take place the first Wednesday of each month throughout the school year from 4:15-5:15 p.m. but dates are subject to change. Email riley.davenport@lgnc.org if you have any questions.

SENIORS GROUP: Lehigh Gap Nature Center, 8844 Paint Mill Road, Slatington, has a new group for nature-minded seniors. The sessions will be held in the Great Hall at the Osprey House on the second Monday of each month from 9-10:30 a.m.

NATURE ART: Members are invited to join LGNC the second Wednesday of each month 10 a.m. to noon for a Drop-In Studio. Bring a personal art project to work on (all mediums are welcome) and enjoy conversation with fellow local artists. The Drop-in Studio is free to attend and registration is not required. For questions, email the LGNC at mail@lgnc.org or call 610-760-8889.

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FOSTER CARE: The Salvation Army Eastern Pennsylvania Children’s Services announces the launch of a new Short-Term Foster Care Program that provides safe, loving homes for children who require temporary care. No prior experience is required, just a willingness to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for children in need for days or weeks. For more information, contact Emily at 610-821-7706 or emily.anthony@use.salvationarmy.org.