Author-Signing, Family Night, AutumnFest, Spaghetti Dinner

Friday, Nov. 15

5 to 11 p.m., Starters Pub Family Night, kids 12 and under eat free (with purchase of an adult entree), 3731 Rt. 378, Bethlehem

5:30 p.m., Join author Eli Kowalski for a signing of his latest children's book, "Kushka Travels the World," at Barnes & Noble, The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, 2960 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley. A special guest appearance will be made by the real-life Kushka.

Saturday, Nov. 16
9 a.m. to 2 p.m., AutumnFest 2013, St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School, Friendship Hall (basement), 300 Leonard St., Hellertown. Come out for a delicious lunch, baked goods and to bid on fabulous theme baskets created by the St. Theresa School Families and Parish Organizations. Featured items that will be raffled off will be a Coach Tote Bag "Laura" ($300 value); American Girl Doll "Saige" with two storybooks; a lottery ticket wreath; and a basket of cheer with restaurant gift card. Autumn Fest will continue on Sunday, Nov. 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

4 to 7 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church of Hellertown Spaghetti Dinner, 69 Main St., Hellertown. Tickets are $8 for adults (13 and up) and $5 for kids (6-12). Children five and under are free. The dinner is a fundraiser for the Jr. and Sr. youth groups, who are trying to raise funds for the purchase of an AED (automatic external defibrillator). Call Lisa at 610-703-2290 to buy tickets.

Sunday, Nov. 17

1 p.m., Bingo at New Jerusalem Church, 3233 Apples Church Road, Bethlehem (Lower Saucon). The cost is $20 for 20 games. Refreshments and lunch items will be available for purchase. Doors will open at noon. For more information, call (610) 838-0731.