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'Friends of the Macungie Institute' Created to Support Macungie Institute

'Friends of the Macungie Institute' looking for members and volunteers to help support the Macungie Institute.

The "Friends of the Macungie Institute" is a new organization being created to provide fun ways of fundraising to support the located at 510 E. Main Street in Macungie. 

The "Friends" organization is to be a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization, and  membership is open to anyone interested in supporting the Macungie Institute which serves as a community center providing a place for educational, cultural and social programs and activities.

Membership benefits will include:  Members' names prominently displayed at the Macungie Institute; a one time yearly 20% discount on room rental for private events; early registration for Macungie Institute sponsored programs/events; Newsletters, and an invitation to the "Friends" Annual Meeting/Thank You event featuring special door prizes and light refreshments.

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Upcoming events/activities planned by the "Friends" include special BINGO events @ Macungie Memorial Park on April 29, July 1, Sept. 30 and Nov. 11; a fun bus trip in early October to Delaware to tour Alfred I. duPont's Nemours Mansion & Gardens including a train ride to Hunter's Den for dinner; the "1st Annual Macungie Living History Trade Fair" on October 20-21 at Macungie Memorial Park which will feature vendors displaying, selling & demonstrating items from pre-Civil War days. 

For more information and a membership application form, visit or call 610-966-7830. 

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