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 Area Public Library: Call 610-867-3761(main) or 610-867-7852 (south side); Visit www.bapl.org (main) or www.bapl.org/ssmain.htm (south side); newsletter: http://bit.ly/2bTICeZ.
Bethlehem Farmers Market: Thursdays weekly from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Farrington Square, New and Morton, Lehigh University. Visit www.facebook.com/BethlehemFarmersMarketPA/.
Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission: William Christine-Oil and Watercolor Paintings: “The Meadow Garden and the River”, opening reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 9. Gallery hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, Sept. 10 to Oct. 18. Bethlehem Town Hall Rotunda 10 E. Church St. Visit http://bfac-lv.org/.
Bethlehem House Contemporary Art Gallery, 2018 summer show through October 6. 459 Main St. Visit www.bethlehemhousegallery.com/exhibits/2018-summer-show/ for hours and information.
Bethlehem Township Community Center, Senior drop-in, 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays; Golden Years group, 2 p.m. first Thursday. Visit www.bethlehemtownship.org/btcc/senior.html.
The Cancer Support Community of the Greater L.V.: Free education/support for cancer patients and their caregivers. Call 610-861-7555 or visit www.cancersupportglv.org for schedules.
Cops ‘n’ Kids Reading Room: Fowler Center, 511 E. Third St. Call 610-861-5526; or visit www.copsnkidslv.org.
Free homework help. Drop in 4 to 6 p.m. Mon. and Thurs. Libraries, 11 W. Church St.; 400 Webster St. Visit www.bapl.org or call 610-867-3761 (main) or 610-867-7852 (South Side).
Governor Wolf Historical Society. Public tours of three buildings, 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 15, Oct. 20 Nov. 17; 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. Information and events: visit www.govwolf.org/.
Kid’s free summer meals: Locations, times; dates at http://ow.ly/Xcuk30kyonQ (scroll to page seven); www.LVFPC.org/Kids-Eat-Free-Here for information. Lehigh Valley Food Policy Council.
Historic Bethlehem Museum and Sites: 1-800-360-TOUR; visit http://historicbethlehem.org.
Lehigh Valley Active Life: senior activities. Visit http://lvactivelife.org/ or call 610-437-3700.
Lehigh Valley Art Alliance Juried Exhibition, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ends Sept. 6. Luckenbach Mill. VIsit https://historicbethlehem.org/collections/exhibits/.
Lower Saucon Twp. Sr. Center, 3700 Old Philadelphia Pike. For senior activities: call 610-625-8744.
Moravian Book Shop: 428 Main St. Call 610-866-5481or visit www.moravianbookshop.com.
National Museum of Industrial History: Visit http://nmih.org; call 610-694-6644. 602 E. Second St.
Penn State Lehigh Valley: Visit http://lehighvalley.psu.edu/gallery or call 610-285-5261.
Salvation Army: Call 610-867-4681 for senior activities and other schedules.
Saucon Valley, senior activities, 323 Northampton St., Hellertown. Call 610-838-0722; or visit http://svcommctr.org/seniors/activities/.
Steelworkers’ Archives: Steeples and Steel tours, events: www.steelworkersarchives.com. Call 610-861-0600.
Wednesday, September 5
Teaching Museum: Selections form the permanent exhibition. Free.11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and other galleries and displays. Lehigh University Art Galleries. 420 E Packer Ave. Visit www.luag.org/
Salvation Army, Women’s Ministries, Bible study, 11 a.m. to noon; Bible study by Laura Ortiz, 1 p.m. 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681 for senior activities and schedules.
Snack box story time, all ages, 11 a.m. Free; no registration required. Bethlehem Area Public Library, 11 W. Church St. Visit www.bapl.org or call 610-867-3761, ext. 399.
Young Peoples Philharmonic Wind Symphony open auditions, sixth through ninth graders, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Rehearsals: Wednesday evenings. December, May concerts. Call 610-868-9888 for information or to schedule audition.
Junior Chess, kids and teens only. 6:30 p.m. Bethlehem Area Public Library, 11 W. Church St. Visit www.bapl.org or call 610-867-3761, ext. 399.
Thursday, September 6
Salvation Army, seniors 50 and up; Tai Chi, 9:45 a.m. Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, 10:45 a.m. 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681 for senior activities and schedules.
Beginning Windows computer classes, 10 a.m. to noon. Bridge, knitting.1 p.m. Lower Saucon Township Senior Center, 3700 Old Philadelphia Pike. Call 610-625-8744 for senior activities.
Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club, “Gordon West live” by WB6NOA via Skype. Hams and interested general public are welcome. 7:30 p.m. Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road. Information: www.dlarc.org; KE3AW@ARRL.NET or call 610-432-8286.
Friday, September 7
First Friday, SouthSide. Visit https://southsideartsdistrict.com/first-friday/ for schedules and events.
Bethlehem Out To Lunch series, Karen and Amy Jones of “The Beautiful Distortion”, noon to 2 p.m. South Bethlehem Greenway, 324 S. New St.
Russian Days, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Vespers, 8 p.m. Food, church tours, raffles, boutique. St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 980 Bridle Path Road. Visit www.stnicholasoca.org or call 610- 867-0402.
Popcorn and Politics Film: Made in Dagenham, 7 p.m. 113 minutes. LEPOCO Peace Center, 313 W. Fourth St., Based on a true story about female sewing machinists 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham plant, England.
Mother Jones concert, South Side First Friday location, 6 p.m.
Bethlehem Township Community Days, 6 to 10 p.m. Bethlehem Township Municipal Park, 2900 Farmersville Road. Rides, games, food, live bands, fireworks.
Exhibit: The Art of Victor Stabin, through Oct. 5, 6 to 8 p.m. Corpora Gallery, Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E. Third St. Visit www.charterarts.org.
David Neith Orchestra concert, Bethlehem Rose Garden, Eighth and Broad Sts. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 8
L. V. Health Network Via Marathon: 5K packet pick-up & race day registration, 6 to 7 a.m.; opening ceremonies, 7:15 a.m.; 5K run, 7:30 a.m. Kids race (free): 9 a.m., race, 9:30 a.m. Expo and packet pickup, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arts Quest Center, SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way. Visit www.viamarathon.org/.
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Site Apple Days. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Apple Bobbing, cooking and colonial demonstrations, apple desserts, kids’ games. Burnside Plantation,1461 Schoenersville Road. Visit https://historicbethlehem.org/events/apple-days/.
Bethlehem Township (Northampton County) Recycling, Northampton County: 2018 electronic recycling, residents only. 345 Illick’s Mill Road, 18017. Cost; some restrictions. 9 a.m. to noon. Visit http://www.bethlehemtownship.org/btcc/forms/newsletter.pdf for information.
Russian Days, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Divine Liturgy, 8 a.m. Vespers, 8 p.m. Food, church tours, raffles, boutique. St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 980 Bridle Path Road. Visit www.stnicholasoca.org or call 610- 867-0402.
Peas and Q’s family program, 11:30 a.m. Community Stage, Air Products Town Square, ArtsQuest Center, 101 Founders Way. Visit www.artsquest.com.
Country Style Bridles and Badges barbecue dinner buffet, 4 to 6 p.m. To purchase buffet tickets on line, and for information, visit www.bethlehemmountedpolice.org/.
The Friends of the Bethlehem Mounted Police’s Open House at Quadrant Private Wealth Stables, free admission, 1 to 6 p.m. Visit Pharaoh, George, Asa, and Grey; line dancing, pony rides, barn tours.
Bethlehem Township Community Days, 1 to 10 p.m. Bethlehem Township Municipal Park, 2900 Farmersville Road. Rides, games, food, live bands, fireworks.
Sunday,September 9
L. V. Health Network Via Marathon: Opening ceremonies, 6:40 a.m. Team relay, 7:10 a.m. Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest & I-78. Allentown; 5K run, 7:30 a.m. Half marathon: Opening ceremonies, 6:40 a.m. race, 7:10 a.m. Main and W. Walnut Sts., Bethlehem. Information: visit www.viamarathon.org/.
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Site Apple Days. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Apple Bobbing, cooking and colonial demonstrations, apple desserts, kids’ games. Burnside Plantation,1461 Schoenersville Road. Visit https://historicbethlehem.org/events/apple-days/.
Bethlehem Township Community Days, 1 to 6 p.m. Bethlehem Township Municipal Park, 2900 Farmersville Road. Rides, games, food, live bands, fireworks.
Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission: William Christine-Oil and Watercolor Paintings: “The Meadow Garden and the River”, opening reception, 2 to 4 p.m. Town Hall Rotunda 10 E. Church St. Visit http://bfac-lv.org/.
American Legion Band concert, Bethlehem Rose Garden, Eighth and Broad Sts. 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 11
Governor Wolf Elementary School: Students are invited to wear red, white and blue for Patriot Day.
Patriot Day ceremony, 6:15 p.m. Flag dedication and retirement ceremonies, refreshments in the center. Hanover Township Community Center, 3660 Jacksonville Road.
The Letters of Mary Penry, a Moravian single sister, Welsh immigrant and convert. 5 to 7 p.m., Moravian Archives, 41 W. Locust St. Visit www.MoravianChurchArchives.org/programs/upcoming-events/.
Salvation Army, Bridge players, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681 for senior activities and schedules.
Pinochle, 1 p.m. Lower Saucon Township Senior Center, 3700 Old Philadelphia Pike. Call 610-625-8744 for senior activities.
Grief share, noon; cancer caregiver sessions, 6:30 p.m. Wesley U.M. Church, 2540 Center St. Call 610-865-5715 or visit http://wesleychurch.com.
Teen TAB board, 4 to 5:15 p.m. Library Main Branch, 11 W. Church St. Visit www.bapl.org or call 610-867-3761, ext. 399.
SteelStacks, 5 to 9 p.m. Celebrate first responders, law enforcement agencies, firefighters, military and emergency medical personnel. Our Hometown Heroes display. First Responder Valor Award, 6 p.m. Vin Mott’s Rhythm & Blues Band, 6:30 p.m. Visit www.steelstacks.org/festivals/patriotic-holidays/patriot-day/.
Wednesday, September 12
Salvation Army, Women’s Ministries, Bible study, 11 a.m. to noon; Bible study by Laura Ortiz, 1 p.m. 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681 for senior activities and schedules.
BAPL book sale: books, movies, CD’s, DVDs, comics, graphic novels, music. Noon to 8 p.m. Main Branch, 11 W. Church St. Most credit/debit cards accepted; www.bestbooksale.org or call 610- 867-3761, ext. 235.
Young Peoples Philharmonic Wind Symphony open auditions, sixth through ninth graders, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Rehearsals: Wednesday evenings. December, May concerts. Call 610-868-9888 for information or to schedule audition.
WASPs: Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II, hosted by historian and Bethlehem native Ryan Clauser. 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. All ages. Free. Registration recommended. Bethlehem Area Public Library, 11 W. Church St. Visit www.bapl.org or call 610-867-3761, ext. 399.
2018 Cohen Lecture, Alec Ross: “The Industries of the Future,” 7 p.m. Johnston Hall, Moravian College. Free tickets but registration is required. Visit www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-cohen-arts-and-lectures-presents-alec-ross-tickets-44803598770.
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