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.); Visit www.bapl.org (main) or www.bapl.org/ssmain.htm (south side); newsletter: http://bit.ly/2bTICeZ.
Bethlehem Farmer’s Market, Northampton Community College: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Laub Lounge, College Center/ Quad; 3835 Green Pond Road. Information: visit www.northampton.edu/news/ncc-events-calendar.htm#event|farmers-market-at-ncc-wednesdays-year-round|999
Bethlehem House Contemporary Art, 459 Main St. www.bethlehemhousegallery.com.
Bethlehem City Rotunda Gallery, through August 8: “The Last Picture Show” biannual invitational self-portrait exhibition. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 10 E. Church St. Visit http://bfac-lv.org.
Ronald K. De Long Gallery, PSU- LV, 2809 Saucon Valley Road, Center Valley. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call for holiday hours.
B.T.C.C., Senior drop-in, 1- 3 p.m. Wed.; Golden Years, 2 p.m. first Thurs. bethlehemtownship.org/.
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; www.copsnkidslv.org.
Fab Lab, 511 E. Third St. Visit www.fablabs.io/labs/nccfablab. Call 610-332-8665.
Free homework help. Drop in 4 to 6 p.m. Check www.bapl.org for dates. Libraries, 11 W. Church St.; call 610-867-3761 (main); 400 Webster St., call 610-867-7852 (South Side).
Greater L. V. Writers Group:10 a.m., fourth Saturday (none in August). Palmer Library, 1 Weller Place, Easton. Visit https://greaterlehighvalleywritersgroup.wildapricot.org.
Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites. Artifacts Reimagined: A 5X5 artist Exhibition. Ends August 18. Visit https://historicbethlehem.org/collections/exhibits/artifacts-reimagined/ for hours and information.
Lehigh Valley Art Alliance events: Visit www.lehighartalliance.org.
L.V. Storytelling Guild. Visit https://lvstorytelling.org.
Lower Saucon Twp. Senior Center, 3700 Old Philadelphia Pike. 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 galleries: Visit http://lehighvalley.psu.edu/gallery or call 610-285-5261.
Salvation Army: Call 610-867-4681 for senior activities, Bible studies and other schedules.
Saucon Valley: 323 Northampton St., Hellertown. Visit http://svcommctr.org/seniors/activities/.
Steelworkers’ Archives: Tours, events. 610-861-0600; visit www.steelworkersarchives.com.
Tech Support Saturdays: 1 to 3 p.m. 15 minute one on one sessions. South Side branch, BAPL, 400 Webster St. Register by phone, on line or in person: 610-867-7852; Information: visit www.bapl.org/ssmain.htm
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.
Wednesday, July 31
Read (15 minute sessions) to therapy dogs. Bring a book from home or select one from the library. All participants must be readers. Must register for a 15 minute session; call 610-867-3761, ext. 499. BAPL, 11 W. Church St.
Good Neighbor Day: Patricia Pla (program), 1 p.m. Bible study, all ages, 11 a.m. Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Senior activities, schedules: call 610-867-4681.
“Heart” - Book reading: “Dex: The Heart of a Hero”. 3 p.m. Reading Room, Fowler Center, Northampton Community College, 511 E. Third St. Information: visit www.copsnkidslv.org or call 610-861-5526.
Happy Birthday, Harry Potter. 6:30 to 7:30. Grades one and up including teens and older. Main Library, 11 W. Church St. Visit www.bapl.org or call 610 867-3761.
Thursday, August 1
Roy Ramos: Guitarist and singer, seniors age 50 and up, 10:45 a.m.; Tai Chai for seniors, 10 a.m. Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Information, senior activities schedules: call 610-867-4681.
Read to Therapy Dogs at the South Side. 11 a.m. to noon. Must be a reader; bring a book or select one from our shelves. Must register for a 15 minute session: call 610-867-3761, ext 499. 400 Webster St.
Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club, open to the public. “Info Age and the Marconi Belmar Wireless Site”, KA2JOG. Hams and others interested welcome. 7:30 p.m. 2900 Farmersville Road. Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road. Information: www.dlarc.org; KE3AW@ARRL.NET or call 610-432-8286.
Friday, August 2
LEPOCO Popcorn and Politics Film: “The Man Who Saved the World”; Danish documentary about Stanislav Petrov, Soviet Air Defense Force former lieutenant colonel, and his role in preventing a 1983 Soviet nuclear false alarm incident. 110 minutes. Bring snack / beverage to share. 7 p.m. Peace Center, 313 W. Fourth St.
First Friday, South Bethlehem, 6 to 10 p.m. between Third, Fourth and South New streets. Call 610-841-5831.
David Neith, 6 p.m. Rose Garden, Eighth Avenue and Broad Street.
Sunday, August 4
Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites. Free admission Sundays in August. Information: visit https://historicbethlehem.org/programs/free-sundays/
Lehigh Valley Italian American Band, 6 p.m. Rose Garden, Eighth Avenue and Broad Street.
Tuesday, August 6
Salvation Army, bridge players program, seniors 50 and up, 9:30 a.m. 521 Pembroke Road. Information, senior activities schedules: call 610-867-4681.
National Night Out events to promote police and community partnerships -
Bethlehem Township: First Responders and vehicles meet and greet, Geisinger helicopter, safety demonstrations including two fire companies vehicle fire and response, music, food and drinks( may have a cost), moon bounce, games. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Municipal Park, 2900 Farmersville Road. Visit www.bethlehemtownship.org.
Freemansburg: Free food and beverages, bounce houses, water slide bounce, Rita’s Italian Ice, popcorn; police, fire and ambulance vehicle displays, car fire demolition, free KidID by the Police Dept., games, prizes, raffle (ticket cost) prizes and drug and crime awareness information booths. 5 to 8 p.m. Municipal Park at 400 Cambria St.
Hanover (NorCO): Live music, food, games, rides, presentations, Colonial Regional Police Department, free ice cream-hot dogs- birch beer, volunteer fire department members and vehicles, Crime Watch, K-9 unit demonstration, ‘Kids Cards’, car safety seat checks and more. Rain or shine, 6 to 8 p.m. HTCC parking lot, 3630 Jacksonville Road. https://hanovercommunitycenter.com/national-night-out2019-flyer.
Hanover Township car cruise; awards and gifts; portion of proceeds goes to emergency personnel. 5 to 6 p.m. along with NNO events. For information, visit www.hanovercommunitycenter.com or stop by the office, 3630 Jacksonville Road.
Hellertown / Lower Saucon: DJ- Sonic Entertainment, bike rodeo (ages three to 12), face painting, fish pond, balloons, moon bounce, Bethlehem Police Dog Demo at 7:30 p.m., Police, Fire, Emergency vehicles, children’s fingerprinting, Fire Knock-down house, Sparky the Fire Dog, Police and Fire tug of war, water balloon battle (children vs Police), rock climbing wall, refreshments, ice cream. 5 to 8p.m. Dimmick Park, 406 Constitution Drive, Hellertown. Information: www.facebook.com/events/dimmick-park/national-night-out-event/2684510464909581/
Wednesday, August 7
“Wednesday Surprise” book reading, 11 a.m. Reading Room, Fowler Center, Northampton Community College, 511 E. Third St. Information: visit www.copsnkidslv.org or call 610-861-5526.
Baby Blast from the Past by Sharon Schellhammer - program (age 14 and older), 1 p.m. Salvation Army, Bible study (adults), 11 a.m.; 521 Pembroke Road. Information, senior activities: call 610-867-4681.
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.








