Historic Bethlehem's annual Ernest M. Schneider lecture and luncheon, "In the Bag", will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 25 at the Saucon Valley Country Club, 2050 Saucon Valley Road. Bestselling author and handbag collector Ilene Wood will speak on "The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Their Purses." She will show her collection of handbags.

She is a Cornell University graduate, the author of a number of pieces on pet couture, and the former fashion director for Macy's department stores. Space is limited; call 610-882-0450 ext. 10 or email saber@historicbethlehem.org by Oct. 18