Happenings
MAY 12
• Storytime, 11 a.m., at Coplay Public Library, 49 S. Fifth St. Information: 610-262-7351
• Grief presentation, 6:30-7:30 p.m., in the Catasauqua High School auditorium, 2500 Bullshead Road, Northampton. Information: Sheckler Elementary School Counselor Kim Ceccatti at 610-264-5601
• Zephyr Elementary School open house, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the school, 2934 Zephyr Blvd., Whitehall
• George Wolf Elementary School vocal concert, 7 p.m., at the school, 300 Allen St., Bath
MAY 13
• Governor Wolf Historical Society fourth annual Country Garden Faire, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., on the grounds of the society’s campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, East Allen Township. Parking is free, but a $5 donation is requested for admission. The rain-or-shine event continues 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 14. Information: 610-737-3000 or govwolf.org
• Moore Elementary School grandparents night and student art show, 6 p.m., at the school, 2835 Mountain View Drive, Bath
• Jason Gray concert, 7 p.m., at Bethany Wesleyan Church, 675 Blue Mountain Drive, Cherryville. Information: 610-767-1239; tickets: iTickets.com or church office
• Northampton Area High School band concert, 7 p.m., at the school, 1619 Laubach Ave.
• Gift card bingo, 7 p.m. (doors open 6 p.m.), at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 417 Howertown Road, Catasauqua. Advance tickets: church office 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays.
• Drop-in studio arts class, 9-11:30 a.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information, registration and cost: 610-437-3700
• Life-sharing discussion group meeting, 1-3 p.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Free. Information: 610-437-3700
• Line dance social with lessons, 1-4 p.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information and cost: 610-437-3700
• Scrabble, 2:30 p.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Free. Information: 610-437-3700
• Pinochle, 7 p.m., in the Trexler Room at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information and cost: 610-437-3700
MAY 14
• Pancake breakfast fundraiser for Kiwanis Club of Allentown, 8-10 a.m., at Applebee’s, 2109 Motel Drive, Hanover Township
• Borough of Catasauqua yard sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at Firemans Field, Race Street. Information and to rent a space: Barb at 610-264-1466
• Catasauqua Garden Club annual plant sale, 9 a.m.-noon, at Bridge Street Studio & Gallery, 121 Bridge St.
• AfFORDable Pet Center Inc. 10th anniversary event, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the store, 2022 Main St., Northampton. Highlights include displays by No Nonsense Neutering, 4-H clubs, pet food representatives and also dog trainings, basket giveaways and a bake sale.
• Governor Wolf Historical Society fourth annual Country Garden Faire, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., on the grounds of the society’s campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, East Allen Township. Parking is free, but a $5 donation is requested for admission. Rain or shine. Information: 610-737-3000 or govwolf.org
• Storytime for ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m., at Public Library of Catasauqua, 302 Bridge St.
• B-SAFE program presented by Community Partners 4 Kids, 11 a.m., at Whitehall Township Public Library, 3700 Mechanicsville Road. B-SAFE workshops are designed to educate children and parents on how to recognize potential danger and, most importantly, how a child can escape or avoid the danger on his or her own without adult intervention.
• Adult coloring session, noon-3 p.m., at Coplay Public Library, 49 S. Fifth St.
• Coplay Public Library spring basket social and St. Peter Roman Catholic Church chicken or ham dinner, 4-7 p.m., at the church, 4 S. Fifth St., Coplay. Presale tickets for the dinner are on sale at the library, 49 S. Fifth St.
MAY 15
• Peace Officers Memorial Day proclaimed by Mayor Thomas D. Reenock and May 16-20 as Police and Emergency Services Week. Reenock encourages residents to display the flag at half-staff on those days.
• Bingo, 1 p.m. (kitchen opens 11:30 a.m.), at Annunciation BVM Church (St. Mary’s Parish Center), 122 W. Union St. Information and cost: 610-264-0332
• Northampton Area Historical Society opening of Siegfried Railroad Station, 1-4 p.m., at the station, West 21st Street (Route 329), Northampton. There is no charge to visit the station, but donations are accepted. Information: 610-262-4748 or 610-262-8198
• Prison ministry volunteer training day, 2 p.m. (beginner session) and 4 p.m. (advanced session), at Mountain View Wesleyan Church, 1001 Deemers Road, Bath. Information and registration: 610-837-6671
• Pinochle, 1:30 p.m., in the Trexler Room at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information and cost: 610-437-3700
MAY 16
• Book sale, during library hours, at Public Library of Catasauqua, 302 Bridge St. The sale continues until May 19 and also May 21. Information: 610-264-4151
• Miller-Keystone blood drive, 4-7 p.m., at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3355 MacArthur Road, Whitehall. Appointments: Judy at 610-767-5061
• Moore Township Athletic Association fall sports sign-ups (soccer, football, baseball, softball and cheerleading), 6-8 p.m., in the recreation center team room of Borek Football Field. Additional sign-ups are scheduled for May 19, 23 and 24 and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 21 and June 4. Information: mtaaredhawks.org
• Open mic and jam night, 6:30 p.m. (performers sign up 6:15 p.m.), at Whitehall Township Public Library, 3700 Mechanicsville Road
• Good Vibrations chorus practice, 9:30-11 a.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: 610-437-3700
• Pinochle, 7 p.m., in the Trexler Room at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information and cost: 610-437-3700
MAY 17
• Whitehall-Coplay Hunger Initiative community meal (guaranteed for the first 100 guests), 4:30-7 p.m., at Egypt Community Church, 4129 S. Church St. Free. Additional meals are scheduled for June 21 and July 19. Information: Janice Stavrou at 610-767-7014, Judy Ehret at judyae@ptd.net or Shel Ehret at strumpet@ptd.net
• Movie night: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” 6:15 p.m., at Whitehall Township Public Library, 3700 Mechanicsville Road
• Northampton elementary schools orchestra concert, 7 p.m., in the Northampton Area High School auditorium, 1619 Laubach Ave. Another concert performance is 7 p.m. May 18.
• Whitehall-Coplay Middle School Night of Music, 7-9 p.m., in the high school auditorium, 3800 Mechanicsville Road
• Ironton Rail Trail Oversight Commission meeting, 7 p.m., at Whitehall Township Municipal Building, 3219 MacArthur Road
• Quilting and sewing session, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Free. Information: 610-437-3700
• TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 9-10:45 a.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown Information, registration and cost: 610-437-3700
• Ceramics class, 9-11:30 a.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information and cost: 610-437-3700
• Cribbage, 1-5 p.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Free. Information: 610-437-3700
• Mah Jongg, 1-5 p.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Free. Information: 610-437-3700
MAY 18
• Storytime for grades 1-3 with Cinderella as a special guest, 6 p.m., at Public Library of Catasauqua, 302 Bridge St.
• Northampton elementary schools orchestra concert, 7 p.m., in the Northampton Area High School auditorium, 1619 Laubach Ave.
• Technology help (computer, cellphone or tablet problems), 1-4 p.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Free for members. Information, half-hour appointments and cost (for nonmembers): 610-437-3700
• Dance with music by King Henry, 1-4 p.m., in the Trexler Room at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information and cost: 610-437-3700
• WWII history class: “The Battle of Guam,” 2-3 p.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information, registration and cost: 610-437-3700
• Bingo, 6:30 p.m. (doors open 5:30 p.m.), at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information and cost: 610-437-3700
MAY 19
• Storytime, 11 a.m., at Coplay Public Library, 49 S. Fifth St. Information: 610-262-7351
• Moore Township Athletic Association fall sports sign-ups (soccer, football, baseball, softball and cheerleading), 6-8 p.m., in the recreation center team room of Borek Football Field. Additional sign-ups are scheduled for May 23 and 24 and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 21 and June 4. Information: mtaaredhawks.org
• Steckel Elementary School open house, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the school, 2928 MacArthur Road
• Quilting and sewing session, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Free. Information: 610-437-3700
• Knit and chat session, 9-11 a.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Free. Information: 610-437-3700
• Current events informal discussion group meeting, 2-3:30 p.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Free. Information: 610-437-3700