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 - 11 W. Church St.) or 610-867-7852 (south side - 400 Webster St.); or visit www.bapl.org ; for the newsletter, visit: http: / / bit.ly/2bTICeZ.
BAPL Tech Support Saturdays: 1 to 3 p.m. 15 minute one on one sessions. Register by phone, online or in person: 610-867-7852; www.bapl.org/ssmain.htm; South Side Branch, 400 Webster St.
Free homework help: All subjects. Check website for dates and times. Bethlehem Area Public Library, 11 W. Church St. and 400 Webster St. Visit www.bapl.org.
Bethlehem House Contemporary Art Gallery, 459 Main St. Visit www.bethlehemhousegallery.com.
Bethlehem Town Hall Rotunda Gallery, Bethlehem Palette Club juried members show, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday; ends Feb. 3 with a 1:30 p.m. closing reception, 10 E. Church St. Visit www.bethlehempaletteclub.org or Fine Arts Commission, visit www.bfac-lv.org.
Bethlehem Township Community Center, Senior drop-in, 1 to 3 p.m. Wed.; 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.
Cops ‘n’ Kids Reading Room: Fowler Center, 511 E. Third St. Call 610-861-5526; visit www.copsnkidslv.org for information and schedules.
Free homework help. Drop in 4 to 6 p.m. Check website for dates. 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. 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. Information: visit www.govwolf.org.
Historic Bethlehem Museum and Sites: Call 1-800-360-TOUR or visit http: / / historicbethlehem.org.
Greater L.V.Writers Group, 10 a.m., fourth Saturday (not in July, August, December, March). Palmer Library, 1 Weller Place, Easton. https://greaterlehighvalleywritersgroup.wildapricot.org.
Lehigh Valley Art Alliance events. Visit www.lehighartalliance.org.
Lower Saucon Twp. Sr. Center, 3700 Old Philadelphia Pike. For senior activities: call 610-625-8744.
Moravian Book Shop: 428 Main St. Call 610-866-5481; www.moravianbookshop.com.
National Museum of Industrial History: http: / / nmih.org; 610-694-6644. 602 E. Second St.
New Bethany Ministries, 339 W. Fourth St. Visit www.newbethanyministries.org.
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: Tours, events. Visit www.steelworkersarchives.com. Call 610-861-0600.
Wednesday, January 16
Salvation Army, Women’s Ministries, Bible study, 11 a.m. to noon; program: Doing the Most Good by Major Jean Dlugos, 1 p.m. 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681 for senior activities and schedules.
Thursday, January 17
Salvation Army, fellowship for seniors 50 and up; Tai Chi, 9:45 a.m.; program: Bingo, 10:45 a.m., followed by lunch (donation). 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681.
Contemplative Nail and String Art, meditate on excerpts of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s speeches and create peace-themed nail and string art. Free; only accessible by stairs. 6 to 7:30 p.m. South Side Branch, Bethlehem Area Public Library. 400 Webster St. Call 610-867-7852 or visit www.bapl.org/ssmain.htm.
Friday, January 18
We’ve Got The Beat, Dance and play preschool instruments. No registration needed. Ages 2 and up. 11 to 11:30 a.m. Bethlehem Area Public Library, 11 W. Church St. Call 610-867-3761 or visit www.bapl.org.
Saturday, January 19
Saturday Family Story Time: Winter fun! Stories, songs, art. No registration needed. All ages. 11 to 11:45 a.m. Bethlehem Area Public Library, 11 W. Church St. Call 610-867-3761 or visit www.bapl.org.
Anita Hill: Speaking Truth to Power, documentary film. Registration suggested. 2 - 4 p.m. Bethlehem Area Public Library, 11 W. Church St. Call 610-867-3761 or visit www.bapl.org.
January 21 to 27
SouthSide Arts District’s Winter Restaurant Week.
15 restaurants showcasing cuisines from the far east of Asia, deep in the heart of Italy, to the southern borders of Mexico. Visit https://southsideartsdistrict.com/event/winter-restaurant-week-2019/.
Monday, January 21
MLK Day of Service. Visit www.volunteerlv.org/mlk.
Many government buildings and offices closed.
Bethlehem Area Public Library is closed.
Community Breakfast Celebration of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - Bethlehem NAACP; “Reigniting the Dream: The Power of Women” discussion with a women’s panel. 9 a.m. Cathedral Church of the Nativity, 321 Wyandotte St. RSVP to jlee975@gmail.com if planning to attend.
The Dr. Martin Luther King Civil Rights Movement March, rain or shine. 11:30 a.m. procession from St. Bernard’s Beneficial Society, 333 Brodhead Ave.; proceeds to Martin Luther King Park, Carlton Ave. Special guest Bethlehem Mayor Robert Donchez. Reception following at St. Bernard’s. Call 484-809-8064.
LV HOPE clothing room, Sponsored by Lehigh Valley Business Group. Minimum age: 15. Volunteers needed to erect a wooden shelf, organize a storage location, sort donations and more. 9 a.m. Emmanuel EC Church, 75 E Union Blvd. Visit .www.volunteerlv.org/.
Grief share, 6 p.m. Wesley UM Church, 2540 Center St. Call 610-865-5715.
Tuesday, January 22
Salvation Army bridge players program, seniors 50 and up, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681 for information and other senior activities.
TAB (Teen Advisory Board), help to plan and prepare for upcoming events. Open to those in grades six to12. 4 to 5:15 a.m. Bethlehem Area Public Library, 11 W. Church St. Call 610-867-3761; visit www.bapl.org.
Wednesday, January 23
Salvation Army, Women’s Ministries, Bible study, 11 a.m. to noon; program: Fun Time with Major Peg, 1 p.m. 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681 for senior activities and schedules.
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.








