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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Putz displays (Jesus’ birth through narration, music, illuminated miniature scenes- Moravian tradition):

Central Moravian Putz / Star and Candle Shoppe, 1 to 7 p.m. Christian Education Bldg. 73 W. Church St.: Putz: 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed December 24, 25. After Christmas daily: 1 to 5 p.m. through Dec. 31. Showings every half hour. For information, visit www.centralmoravianchurch.org/whoweare/the-christmas-community-putz-and-the-star-candle-shoppe/.

Edgeboro Moravian Putz and Christmas room. Group tours, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the hour, Monday through Friday, by appointment. Walk-In hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 22. 645 Hamilton Ave. For information, visit http://edgeboromoravian.org/putz.

East Hills Moravian Church Putz, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 30. Closed December 25. 1830 Butztown Road. Information, visit www.easthillsmc.org or call 610-868-6481.

Holiday Putz Trail. Begins at the Goundie House /visitor center, 505 Main St. Traditional Moravian Nativity scenes / displays at the Moravian Museum Gemeinhaus, Single Sisters’ House, 1810 Goundie House and Central Moravian Church. Visit www.historicbethlehem.org; call 800-360-8687.

Doors and Windows of Bethlehem exhibit, through January 1, 2019. North and SouthSide.

Live Advent Calendar, 5:30 p.m. through Dec. 23. 505 Main St. 15 minutes each. Aardvark Sports Shop, Dec.12; Fegley’s Bethlehem Brew Works, Dec.13; Imagevolution; Dec.14; Caroltalks.com, Dec.15; Clusters Handcrafted Popcorn, Dec.16; Moravian Book Shop, Dec.17; RCN, Dec.18; Just Born Inc., Dec.19; Visit https://getdowntownbethlehem.com/2016/10/21/historic-bethlehem-live-advent-calendar/.

Christmas Classic Matinees, 12:30 to 3 p.m. through Dec. 22. Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, 101 Founders Way. Call 610- 332-1300 or visit www.steelstacks for titles and information.

Free Christmas City Trolley, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 6 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 23. Sponsored by Historic Hotel Bethlehem and ArtsQuest. Stops: Walnut Street parking garage; Main Street/Christmas City Village (stops at Sun Inn and Moravian Book Shop); Christkindlmarkt and SteelStacks; and Mechanic Street near New Street (at the exit from the Third Street parking lot).

through Sunday, December 16

A Broadway Christmas Carol, 7:30 p.m. 13, 14, 15; and 3 p.m. Dec. 16. Cost. Pennsylvania Playhouse, 390 Illick’s Mill Road. A cross between the classic Dickens’ tale and song parodies of 33 Broadway show tunes by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim and more. Visit

through Saturday, December 22

Fountain Hill Fire Department Christmas tree sale; 4 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekends, Fountain Hill pool, Spiegel Street and Stanley Avenue.

through Sunday, December 23

Christmas City Follies, 8 p.m. Thursday - Saturday; and, 2 p.m. Sundays 321 E. Fourth St. Visit www.touchstone.org/events/christmas-city-follies-xix// or call 610-867-1689.

through Saturday, December 29

Historic Haunts – Ghosts of Christmas Past. 6:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Moravian Book Shop, 428 Main St. Call 610-866-5481 or visit www.moravian.edu.

Wednesday, December 12

Holiday bazaar, 10 a.m. to noon and 4 to 6 p.m. Students can shop for free, with a valid NCC ID card, at the Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third St. New and gently used items donated by faculty and staff to brighten the holidays for students. Visit http://northampton.edu/news/ncc-events-calendar.htm.

656 Main. Finger foods, drinks, music, raffles and more at the offices of Ben Chunko, Liberty Wealth Management; Lindsay Albert, EA; and Josh Popichak, Saucon Source. 6-8 p.m. 656 Main St. Hellertown.

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Charter Arts Winter Choral Concert, 7 p.m. Charter Arts Theatre, 321 E. Third St. Visit www.charterarts.org.

Thursday, December 13

Reservation deadline: Holiday Celebration with the Olde Towne Carolers, 2 p.m. Dec. 20. Traditions of Hanover, 5300 Northgate Drive. RSVP: 610-492- 7077 by Dec. 13.

Fountain Hill Fire Department 2018 Operation Santa wrapped gift ( marked with child’s name, address and phone number) drop off deadline- drop at tree sale (Fountain Hill pool) or 950 Cherokee St. during designated hours. Visit www.fountainhill.org/FountainHill/media/Events/2018-OPERATION-SANTA.pdf.

Holiday bazaar, 10 a.m. to noon and 4 to 6 p.m. Students can shop for free, with a valid NCC ID card, at the Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third St. New and gently used items donated by faculty and staff to brighten the holidays for students. Visit http://northampton.edu/news/ncc-events-calendar.htm.

Northeast Holiday Chorus Concert, 7 p.m. Northeast MS auditorium, 2005 Chester Road.

Charter Arts Winter Choral Concert, 7 p.m. Charter Arts Theatre, 321 E. Third St. Visit www.charterarts.org.

LEPOCO Peace Vigil, 4 to 5 pm, at the south approach to the Hill-to-Hill Bridge, Third and Wyandotte Streets. For information, call 610-691-8730 or visit www.lepoco.org.

Friday, December 14

Bazaar, Russian boutique, food and baked goods. Church tours. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 980 Bridle Path Road. Call 610-867-0402.

Charter Arts Winter Instrumental Concert: Wind and percussion ensembles, orchestra. 7 p.m. Charter Arts Theatre, 321 E. Third St. Visit www.charterarts.org.

Freedom HS holiday pops concert, 7:30 p.m. Cost. Auditorium, 3149 Chester Ave.

Liberty HS Holiday Concert, auditorium. 7:30 p.m. 1115 Linden St. Tickets available at the door.

Saturday, December 15

Music in the Park: Lehigh Valley Italian Band, 10:30 a.m. Main St.

Peter Kearns Memorial Christmas Tree Toss; Turning Point of the L.V. benefit. Prizes, Santa, Bethlehem Mounted Police.Financial donations accepted; suggested minimum for tree toss entry. Noon. More Miles Automotive, 1458 Stefko Blvd. www.facebook.com/events/719647455070595/. Open to the public.

Music in the Park: Flutations, 1 p.m. Main St.

STEAM holiday madness activities for all. Materials provided. No registration required. Drop in between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Main library, Bethlehem Area Public Library, 11 W. Church St. Visit www.bapl.org.

Music in the Park: Lehigh Valley Italian Band, 2 p.m. Main St.

Bazaar, Russian boutique, food and baked goods. Church tours. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 980 Bridle Path Road. Call 610-867-0402.

Fountain Hill Fire Department 2018 Operation Santa, 4 to 9 p.m. borough. Wrapped gift drop off deadline: Dec. 13. Visit www.fountainhill.org/FountainHill/media/Events/2018-OPERATION-SANTA.pdf.

21st annual Luminaria Night to benefit New Bethany Ministries at dusk (about 4:30 p.m.); Inclement weather: Dec. Kit pickups: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 8 and from 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 10, 11. and Bethlehem Municipal Pool Building, Illick’s Mill Road, 18017. Information and sales forms: call 610-691-5602, ext. 201 or visit https://www.newbethanyministries.org/events/.

Christmas Cookie, baked goods, homemade sweets sale, 9 a.m. to noon. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1900 Pennsylvania Ave., 18109. Visit www.standrewsbethlehem.org or call 610-865-3603 or email saec@ptd.net.

Sunday, December 16

Christ U.C.C.’s choir and orchestra, Christmas cantata: “Invitation to a Miracle” by Joseph Martin. 10:30 am. Christ Church, 75 W. Market St. Visit www.christucc.org/.

Flutations, 1 p.m. Main between Broad and Church streets.

Liberty HS Holiday Concert, auditorium. 2 p.m. 1115 Linden St. Tickets available at the door.

Russian, English, Slavic Concert, a cappella seasonal/traditional carols, hymns. Free will offering. 3:30 p.m. St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 980 Bridle Path Road. Call 610-867-0402.

Young People’s Philharmonic, holiday concert. Cost. 7 p.m. Foy Hall, Moravian College, 342 Main St.

Monday, December 17

Music in the Park: Bethlehem Brass, 6 p.m. Main St.

Tuesday, December 18

Adults holiday read aloud group, 6 to 8 p.m. Main library, 11 W. Church St. Visit www.bapl.org.

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