Around Town
A full calendar appears on the Bethlehem Press website, but due to space constraints, for ongoing events, email, visit or call the following:
Bethlehem City Hall Rotunda: “Expressions: A Self-Portrait Show”, through August 29, local artists and citizens.10 E. Church St. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit http://bfac-lv.org/.
Bethlehem Area Public Library: Call 610-867-3761(main)-610-867-7852 (south side); Visit www.bapl.org (main) or www.bapl.org/ssmain.htm (south side); newsletter: visit http://bit.ly/2bTICeZ.
Bethlehem Farmer’s Market Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Farrington Square, New and Morton streets. Local fruits, vegetables, bread, pastries, peanut butter, kombucha, food, herbs, flowers, lunch. (Ends October 26.)
Cops ‘n Kids Reading Room: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays; select Saturdays. Room 403, Fowler Family Southside Center, Northampton Community College, 511 E. Third St. Call 610-861-5526 or email lvcops-n-kids@att.net or visit www.copsnkidslv.org.
Historic Bethlehem Museum and Sites: Call 1-800 - 360 - TOUR or visit http://historicbethlehem.org.
Lehigh Art Alliance: Juried exhibition until October 12. Luckenbach Mill, 459 Old York Road. 610-691-0603.
Moravian Book Shop: 428 Main St. Call 610-866-5481or visit www.moravianbookshop.com.
National Museum of Industrial History: Making America’s Pastime- the creation of the bats, balls, gloves and uniforms that make the game; ends October 31. Visit http://nmih.org/ or call 610-694-6644. 602 E. Second St. Email:info@nmih.org.
State Lehigh Valley: Exhibits: Visit http://lehighvalley.psu.edu/gallery, call 610-285-5261 or email annlalik@psu.edu.
Salvation Army: Call 610-867-4681 for schedule.
Wednesday, August 23
Mindful Compassion Practice: yoga instructor: Maryanne Godbout DNP, PMHCNS-BC. Free of charge to people affected by cancer. 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Cancer Support Community 944 Marcon Blvd., Suite 110, Allentown, 18109. Register: 610-861-7555.
Salvation Army, adult Bible study, 11 a.m. to noon; age 14 and up, women’s ministries (ages 14 and up) program: 1 p.m. 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681.
Family Movie Night: “Mary Poppins,” 7:30 p.m. Levitt Pavillion, Steel Stacks, 101 Founders Way.
Thursday, August 24
Free public exhibit: “DIGEST” - Daisuke Shintani and Atsuko Tajima; through October 17. Reception: 5 to 7 p.m. September 7. Ronald K. De Long Gallery, Penn State L.V. Visit http://lehighvalley.psu.edu/gallery or call 610-285-5261.
Kempo Karate for adults-martial arts. Free of charge to people affected by cancer. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Cancer Support Community 944 Marcon Blvd., Suite 110, Allentown, 18109. Call 610-861-7555 to register.
T’ai Chi. Wear comfortable clothing. Free of charge to people affected by cancer. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Cancer Support Community 944 Marcon Blvd., Suite 110, Allentown, 18109. Call 610-861-7555 to register.
Salvation Army, seniors 50 and up; program: 10:45 a.m., followed by lunch (donation). 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681.
Victorian hairstyles with modern fashion from regional stylists and celebrity models runway show. Music, drinks, hors d’oeuvres. 6 to 9 p.m. Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, 427 N. New St. Visit www. HistoricBethlehem.org or call 1-800-360-TOUR.
Friday, August 25
Back to school celebration with Bethlehem Mounted Police, fire fighters, seeing eye dogs, games, prizes, music, 6 p.m. “Pete’s Dragon” movie at dark (bring chairs /blankets). Emmanuel EC Church, 75 E. Union Blvd. Visit www.emmanuel4me.com.
Music in the Park: David Neith, 7:30 p.m. Bethlehem Rose Garden, Eighth Avenue and Union Boulevard.
Saturday, August 26
Flea market, benefits church ministries, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Social hall, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 474 Vine St.
Bethlehem VegFest, vegan cooking demonstrations, speakers, live music, more than 100 food, small business and craft vendors. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Greenway, South Side; parallel to and in between Third and Fourth Streets from S. New Street to Hayes St.
Back to School Bingo; food, beverages and ethnic/assorted desserts for purchase, 1 p.m. St. John’s Windish Lutheran Church, 617 E. Fourth St. Free parking in church lot. Information: call 610-807-0126.
Computer workshop for adults – tech support. 1 to 3 p.m. BAPL SouthSide, 400 Webster St. Visit www.bapl.org/southside/ssprograms.htm or call 610 867-7852 to register.
Music in the Park: Bethlehem Brass, 2 p.m. Main St. between Church and Broad Streets.
Sunday, August 27
The SciFi Fantasy book club (of fantastical awesomeness): “Radiance” by Catherynne M. Valente. 3:30 p.m. Moravian Book Shop, 428 Main St. Call 610-866-5481or visit www.moravianbookshop.com.
Tuesday, August 29
Salvation Army, bridge players program, for seniors 50 and up, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681.
Wednesday, August 30
Mindful Compassion Practice: yoga instructor: Maryanne Godbout DNP, PMHCNS-BC. Free of charge to people affected by cancer. 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Cancer Support Community 944 Marcon Blvd., Suite 110, Allentown, 18109. Call 610-861-7555 to register.
Salvation Army, adult Bible study, 11 a.m. to noon; age 14 and up, women’s ministries program (ages 14 and up) program: 1 p.m. 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681.
Snackbox Storytime, 11 to 11:45 a.m. Stories, snacks, songs and a craft. All ages. BAPL SouthSide, 400 Webster St. No registration required.
Seasonable and Sustainable: Cooking Tips with Chef Will Rufe. 6 to 7 p.m. BAPL SouthSide, 400 Webster St.
The Bethlehem Press calendar listings are, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of printing. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information submitted by external parties.








