Show your photography skill and be displayed during the Macungie Holiday!

For general entry rules and detailed photo criteria, please visit www.macungieinstitute.com

Entries must be received by November 30th at 1:00 PM. Winners will be announced December 9th.

Doors open at noon

Games begin at 1:00 PM

20 games for $20

There will be raffles and food for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Macungie Institute.

For more information contact (610) 966-7830 or friendsofmacungieinstitute@gmail.com

11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Join the Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department for a dine and donate at P.J. Whelihan’s.

The fundraiser includes dine-in and take-out orders. Bring the flyer into PJ Whelihan's and 15% of your purchase will be donated to the WVFD.

Would you like to honor congregational members who are deployed and U.S. military personnel who serve around the world? On Sunday, October 15, 2023, Ziegels Union Church will celebrate National Day of the Deployed by packing military “goodie” boxes for the US Servicemen and Servicewoman who serve outside of our country.

If you are interested in assisting with this worthy activity, there are several ways you may help. From Sept. 3, 2023 to Oct. 8, 2023, a collection box will be outside the church office for “goodie” donations that you would like to donate so we can fill our boxes. The “goodie” donation wish list includes snack bars, cheese crackers, candy ( no chocolate), plastic jars of peanut butter, instant mac and cheese, individual snack bags, licorice, nuts, trail mix, Ramen noodles, flavoring packets for water, beef jerky, toothbrushes and paste, lip balm, lotions, word puzzles, stationery, playing cards, “cardboard” air fresheners, envelopes, etc.

If you would like to help pack the boxes, please come to the Fellowship room after the U.C.C. service (approx. 9:30am) on Oct. 15th. If you would like to make a monetary donation to either purchase items on the “goodie” wish list or to help cover shipping costs, please see, or contact Bonnie Millward (610) 533-8404 by Oct. 1st. After the boxes are packed, they will be taken to Keystone Military Families in Shoemakersville, PA. This organization will send them to the deployed military personnel. If you have a family member who is currently serving outside the U.S., please contact Bonnie Millward so we can be sure they receive a “goodie” box from Ziegels Union Church!

If you have any questions, please contact Bonnie Millward (610) 533-8404.

The Great Allentown Fair, a Lehigh Valley tradition, will soon welcome thousands of visitors to experience outdoor concerts, rides, games, novelty attractions, food and, most importantly, a splendorous showcase of products from the region’s farms, gardens and homes.

One of the nation’s Top 75 fairs, Allentown’s tradition kicks off Wednesday, August 30 and runs through Monday, September 4—the unofficial end of summer Labor Day holiday. Fair organizers are touting this year’s event as “Home Grown Fun!”

For ways to purchase tickets, view show schedules, and more information on The Great Allentown Fair, visit AllentownFair.com

The fair runs Wednesday, August 30 through Labor Day Monday, September 4. Hours are 4-10 p.m. on Wednesday, 12- 10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, and 12-9 p.m. on Monday.

Opening Night is Wednesday, August 30 with regular admission of $5. A special “$3 Bucks and a Can” promotion lets fairgoers get in by paying $3 at the gate and contributing a food item donation benefitting Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley.

“Weekdays Under the Wire” – all fairgoers are admitted into the fair FREE between the hours of 12- 2 p.m.

On Thursday, August 31, all active Military and Veterans with ID get in FREE all day on “Red, White, & Thank You” Military Appreciation Day.

On Labor Day Monday, September 4, seniors 65+ with ID get in FREE all day for American Bank Senior Citizens Day.

Starting on Thursday, regular gate admission is $10 – ages 12 and under are always free. Purchasing $5 advance admission tickets at the Fair Box Office and online saves 50 percent with no fees added. The advance discount ticket, on sale through August 30, is good whenever admission is charged.

Fairgoers may obtain all-day ride wristbands for $30 by purchasing them in advance through August 29. The wristbands sell for $35 on-site at the fair. Individual ride tickets are also available at the fair.

Powers Great American Midways’ rides open at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, 3 p.m. on Thursday, 2 p.m. on Friday, and 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday, and Labor Day Monday.

All gate admission benefits the mission of the Lehigh County Agricultural Society, the nonprofit operator of the fair founded in 1852, to support agriculture.

6:00 – 7:00 PM

Visit the Macungie Institute for an evening learning about scams and fraud with speakers from New Tripoli Bank. The presentations will be followed by a short question and answer period. Refreshments will be provided.

To RSVP, email bborene@newtripolibank.net

Join The Chamber for a fun night at the ballpark! Networking from 4:30pm-5:30pm inside the Park! After, you'll enjoy a 6:45pm start time for the LV IronPigs!

Come out and enjoy a great evening of networking and help cheer on our IronPigs!

$29.00 per ticket and includes Networking Reception, drink ticket, and 6:45pm game!

$12.00 per ticket - Game only!

6:30 PM

Join Ziegels Union Church for an ice cream party outdoors in the pavilion!

Please bring a topping to share!

RSVP or ask any questions at ziegelsfellowship@gmail.com

Join the Lehigh Valley Chamber for the 5k Ruck 'N Run/Walk with Lehigh Valley colleges, universities, employers, and veteran supporters to recognize and honor all veterans and military members.

Registration opens August 24th! If interested in submitting a team or sponsoring, please email Alison at alisonp@lehighvalleychamber.org.

10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Join the Kindness Project at Putt U in Center Valley for a fun escape with your co-workers to support the foster care community while networking with some of the most amazing professionals in the Lehigh Valley.

Use the link on their website to register: www.mykindnessproject.org/minigolf

The event includes 18 holes of fun and competitive mini golf, incredible raffle and silent auction prizes, a catered lunch, live music and some impactful speakers during lunch. This day will make memories and new connections for sure!

This year they'll be offering a prize for the most creatively dressed team! Or, represent by wearing your company's logo attire!

Please note that they are unable to 'add teams' as each hole is sponsored by individual businesses which include a team with their sponsorship.

If you want to consider a Kindness Sponsorship, you will be able to bring two teams! Reach out to Jenae at jenae@mykindnessproject.org with any questions.

Registration deadline is August 23 or whenever they sell out. Spread the word!