In Your Town – Oct. 9

FROM THE MORNING CALL

LEHIGH COUNTY

EMMAUS MORAVIAN CHURCH will be accepting orders for Moravian sugar cake and lovefeast buns. To order sugar cakes which are $4 each and buns which are $6 a dozen, call 610-965-6067 by Wednesday. Pickup will be 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15.

LEHIGH COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, 17 S. Seventh St., Allentown, will host a community based provider expo noon to 2 p.m. Friday. About 40 organizations will showcase programs and services they provide to children, young adults and families. The purpose of the Expo is to share the vast and diverse array of children and family services available for Lehigh County residents. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet with agency representatives. Program brochures and other related information will be available.

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 333 Spring Garden St., Easton, is accepting orders for its homemade apple pie and applesauce sale until Monday. The cost is $9 per pie; $4 per quart of applesauce. Orders may be picked up Thursday, Friday and Saturday. To order, call Shirley at 610-258-4259 or Noralee at 610-868-9521. A fish and chips dinner catered by Argyle Restaurant of Kearny, N.J., will be held 4:30-7 p.m. Saturday. The dinner includes homemade coleslaw and apple cobbler. Fried chicken is also available upon request. The cost is $15; $8 for ages 12 and under. For tickets, call Susan at 908-507-2621 or the church office at 610-253-3579 by Monday.

LOOKOUT FIRE COMPANY, 44 W. Bell Ave., Pen Argyl, will hold an open house 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday. The event will feature light refreshments, door prizes, demonstrations, and fire trucks display. For information, call 610-863-4121.

UNIVERSITY PARISH OF HOLY GHOST, 417 Carlton Ave., Bethlehem, is accepting orders for its pierogie sale until Tuesday. The cost is $5 per dozen. Orders may be picked up 5 to 6 p.m. Oct. 20 and 21. To order, call 610-867-9382.

BETHLEHEM AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY, 11 W. Church St., will host a drum circle 7 p.m. Wednesday. Participants may bring their own drum or borrow one. To register for the free event, call 610-867-3761 ext. 224 or see http://www.bapl.org.

HANOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 3890 Jacksonville Road, Hanover Township, will be the site of a property tax town hall meeting 7 p.m. Thursday. Hosted by State Reps. Marcia Hahn and Julie Harhart, the history of property taxes and challenges in addressing the issue will be discussed. Individuals will have an opportunity to voice their concerns. For information, call 610-746-2100 or see http://www.rephahn.com.

GREEN LANE PARK'S Deep Creek Pavilion, 2115 Snyder Road, Green Lane, will host a free program on the history of Green Lane Park 2 p.m. today. The educational program will feature some light hiking. For information, call 215-234-4528.

BUCKS COUNTY HORSE PARK, 8934 Easton Road, Revere, will be the site of a road rally, beef barbecue and bonfire to benefit Hurricane Irene repairs to the park Saturday, Oct. 15. The road rally begins at 3 p.m. at the park. Participant should pick up a map for the 1 to 1.5-hour course, which will take them by car between supporting barns. Tickets should be obtained at each barn to earn points. Prizes will be awarded in a variety of categories. The barbecue begins with snacks at 5 p.m.; dinner served at 6 p.m. Bonfire begins at 7 p.m. Barbecue tickets, if purchased before Wednesday, are $35; $17 for children under 16. Tickets at the door are $40; $20 for children under 16. Road rally competitors should add $3. For information, call 610-847-8597 or see http://www.buckscountyhorsepark.org.

BUCKS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION and Friends of Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Lane, will hold a leather mask making workshop 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and Oct. 19. The two-part workshop is for adults only. Participants should bring a marble or poly cutting board, heavy duty scissors and X-Actor/craft knife. All other supplies will be provided. The cost is $20; $18 for members. To register for workshop, call 215-357-4005 or see http://www.churchvillenaturecenter.org.

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY

TAMAQUA HISTORICAL SOCIETY will hold the 27th annual Tamaqua Heritage Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 in downtown Tamaqua. One-hour round-trip scenic train rides from the Tamaqua Railroad Station will be offered at 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m. Other activities include free historical tours of the 1801 Moser log home, 302 E. Broad St.; blacksmithing demonstration at the Hegarty Blacksmith Shop, Hegarty Avenue; open house at Tamaqua Historical Society Museum, 118 W. Broad St.; and an antique and classic car show on South Railroad Street (registrations accepted day of event). The event, held rain or shine, will also feature refreshments, crafters and live musical entertainment. For train tickets or information, call 570-668-1880.

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