Around Town
A full calendar appears on the Bethlehem Press website. 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. 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, Lehigh Art Alliance: “Mixed Media and 3-Dimensional Juried Members Exhibition”. Ends February 13. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. 10 E. Church St. Visit http://bfac-lv.org.
B.T.C.C., Senior drop-in, 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays; Golden Years, 2 p.m. first Thursday. Visit bethlehemtownship.org/.
Cancer Support Community of the Greater L.V.: 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.
Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites. Visit https://historicbethlehem.org or call 610-882-0450.
Homework help with Moravian College students. Free “America Reads” tutoring, no registration needed. Grades K-12. 4 to 6 p.m. Main library.11 W. Church St. Visit www.bapl.org/events/homework-help-at-main-55/. Ends April 30.
Lehigh Valley Art Alliance events: Visit www.lehighartalliance.org.
L.V. Storytelling Guild. Visit https://lvstorytelling.org.
Lower Saucon Township 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: “Art of Precision: The Engineered Sculpture of Christopher Bathgate”, through May 31. Cost. 602 E. Second St. Visit http://nmih.org or call 610-694-6644.
New Bethany Ministries, 339 W. Fourth St. Visit www.newbethanyministries.org.
Northampton Community College galleries: “Flora and Fauna”, through March 5. Reception: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. January 23. Gallery hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday. Communications Hall Gallery, 3835 Green Pond Road. Visit www.northampton.edu.
Penn State Lehigh Valley galleries: Visit http://lehighvalley.psu.edu/gallery or call 610-285-5261. De Long Gallery, PSU- LV, 2809 Saucon Valley Road. https://lehighvalley.psu.edu/gallery/ronald-k-de-long-gallery.
Salvation Army: Call 610-867-4681 for senior activities, Bible studies, programs and other schedules.
Saucon Valley Community Center: 323 Northampton St., Hellertown. Visit http://svcommctr.org/seniors/activities/.
Steelworkers’ Archives: Events. Call 610-861-0600; visit www.steelworkersarchives.com.
Tech Support Saturdays: 1 to 3 p.m. 15 minute one on one sessions. Register by phone, on line or in person: 610-867-7852; www.bapl.org/ssmain.htm; South Side, 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.
The Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road
Every Tuesday Bridge Players: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Every Wednesday Bible study @ 11 a.m. Women’s Ministries @ 1 pm
Tuesday, January 7, 14, 21, 28
Salvation Army, bridge players program, seniors 50 and up, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 521 Pembroke Road. Information, senior activities: call 610-867-4681.
Wednesday, January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26
Drop in center, 10 a.m. Women’s Ministries, 1 p.m. Bible study, all ages, 11 a.m. to noon; Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Information, senior activities: call 610-867-4681.
January 8: Laura Ortiz: “Holiness unto the Lord”
January 15: Speakers from Campus Life: Hannah & John Bovard
January 22: Learn about Salvation Army officer training
January 29: Speaker from Hogar Crea
February 5: Patricia Pla: Black History Month
February 12: Sharon Schellhammer: Valentine Party
February 19: Wooden Jewel Box Craft
February 26: Ash Wednesday Breakfast & worship 10 am
Thursday, January 2
Candy Bar Bingo at South Side. 2 to 3 p.m. BAPL SouthSide, 400 Webster St. Free. No registration required. Call 610-867-7852 or visitwww.bapl.org/events/special-noon-years-eve-storytime-at-the-south-side/
Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club, open to the public. “I Remember Ray” (tribute to W3TDF.) Hams and others interested welcome. 7:30 p.m. 2900 Farmersville Road. Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road. Visit www.dlarc.org; KE3AW@ARRL.NET or call 610-432-8286.
Friday, January 3
South Side First Friday, 6 to 10 p.m. between Third, Fourth and South New streets. Call 610-841-5831.
Sunday, January 5
El Dia de los Reyes / Three Kings Day celebration with a reading of the Story of the Three Kings, gift giving, arts and crafts and scavenger hunt. Performaces by Herencia Jibara and Los Pleneros de USA. Food for purchase from Holy Infancy. 3 to 6 p.m. ArtsQuest Center, 101 Founders Way. Visit www.steelstacks.org/event/9664/three-kings-celebration/ for more information.
Tuesday, January 7
Senior activities. Bridge players program, seniors 50 and up, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Information: call 610-867-4681.
Civil War Round Table, Eastern Pennsylvania, Lehigh Brigade: Sutler’s Call 6 p.m., dinner (cost, reservations by the previous Wednesday), 6:30 p.m. Program: “Reflections of a Civil War Soldier’s Mother” portrayed by Alisa Dupuy. Cost. No reservations needed, 7:30 p.m. The Center at Holiday Inn Lehigh Valley, 7736 Adrienne Drive, Breinigsville, 18031. Call 610-253-4549, email Duffysocwk@aol.com or visit www.cwrteasternpa.org.
Wednesday, January 8
Drop in center, 10 a.m. Women’s Ministries, Laura Ortiz: “Holiness unto the Lord”, 1 p.m. Bible study, all ages, 11 a.m. to noon; Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Information, senior activities: call 610-867-4681.
Marine Corps League. Active duty and honorably discharged Marines welcome. 7 p.m. Detachment 298, Northampton County. 1621 Lehigh St., Easton. Information: email jimmineousmc@rcn.com or visit www.norcomcl.org.
Thursday, January 9
Drop in center, 9 a.m. Tai Chi, 9:45 a.m. Program for seniors age 50 and up, with Andre Rieu, “Tuscany”, 10:45 a.m.
Friday, January 10
No-sew fleece pillow workshop for grades one to five. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Main library, 11 W. Church St. Visit www.bapl.org/.
Saturday, January 11
Bethlehem police officers, hot chocolate; reading story of Officer Buckle, Gloria and bicycle safety. Ages 4 and up. 10 a.m. to noon. To register, call 610-861-5526. Information: visit www.copsnkidslv.org. Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third St.
Tuesday, January 14
Salvation Army, bridge players program, seniors 50 and up, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 521 Pembroke Road. Information, senior activities: call 610-867-4681.
Wednesday, January 15
Saucon Valley Restaurant Week through January 19.
Hannah and John Bovard, speakers from Campus Life, 1 p.m. program. Drop in center, 10 a.m. Bible study, all ages, 11 a.m. to noon; Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. For information, and senior activities schedules, call 610-867-4681.
2020 Census jobs workshop, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. No registration required. Main library, 11 W. Church St. Visit www.bapl.org/.
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.
Thursday, January 16
Drop in center, 9 a.m. Tai Chi, 9:45 a.m. Program for seniors age 50 and up, Fred Buse: “Birds in the blizzard”, 10:45 a.m.
Winter book sale: books, DVDs, music (English, Spanish). Credit cards accepted. Accessible by stairs only. 5 to 8 p.m. South Side branch, Bethlehem Area Public Library, 400 Webster St. Call 610-867-7852 or visit www.bapl.org/events/winter-booksale-south-side-4/.
Friday, January 17
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites and White Elephant Entertainment Duo evening of comedy, Kris Fried and Andy Malafarina; music before the show by Leah Marie Fuls. 6:30 p.m. Cost. Luckenbach Mill, 459 Old York Road. Proceeds benefit Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites.
Saturday, January 18
What’s that Sound? Bethlehem police, PBS 39 staff; electric journey with The Cat in the Hat Builds That App. Ages 4 and up. 10:00 a.m. to noon. Register, call 610-861-5526. Information: visit www.copsnkidslv.org. Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third St.
Winter book sale, books-DVDs-music (English, Spanish). Credit cards accepted. Accessible by stairs only. Noon to 3 p.m. South Side branch, Bethlehem Area Public Library, 400 Webster St. www.bapl.org/events/winter-booksale-south-side-4/
Chinese New Year Celebration, ages 2 and up. 11 - 11:45 a.m. No registration. Main branch, Bethlehem Area Public Library, 11 W. Church St. www.bapl.org.
Prospect, Sci-Fi film. 100 Minutes. R rating. Free. No registration. 2 p.m. Main branch, Bethlehem Area Public Library, 11 W. Church St. www.bapl.org.
Tuesday, January 21
Salvation Army, bridge players program, seniors 50 and up, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 521 Pembroke Road. Information, senior activities: call 610-867-4681.
TAB (Teen Advisory Board), help to plan and prepare for upcoming events. Open to those in grades six to12. 4 to 5:15 p.m. Bethlehem Area Public Library, 11 W. Church St. Call 610-867-3761; visit www.bapl.org.
SouthSide Arts District Restaurant Week 2020
through January 26. Participating restaurants offer fixed menus for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. For information, visit https://southsideartsdistrict.com/event/winter-restaurant-week-2020/
Historic Downtown Bethlehem Winter Restaurant Week 2020
January 26 through February 1. Participating restaurants offer fixed menus for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. For information, visit https://getdowntownbethlehem.com/get-the-festivals/.
Wednesday, January 22
Learn about Salvation Army officer training, 1 p.m. Drop in center, 10 a.m. Bible study, all ages, 11 a.m. to noon; Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Information, senior activities: call 610-867-4681.
Thursday, January 23
“Windish People” with Frank Podleiszek, 10:45 a.m. Drop in center, 9 a.m. Tai Chi, 9:45 a.m. Program for seniors age 50 and up.
Friday, January 24
Community Blood Drive in honor of Lara Ellis and Dawn Mendez. For appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter “Nitschmann”. 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Gym, Nitschmann M.S., 1002 W. Union Blvd.
Gift card bingo, to benefit Freedom HS Band and Orchestra. Cost. Bring a canned good for Backpack Pals and receive free raffle ticket. 6:30 p.m. Cafeteria, 3149 Chester Ave. Information: contact FHSbingo@gmail.com.
Saturday, January 25
Winter Wonderland STEM, youth and families event. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. No registration required. Bethlehem Area Library, 11 W. Church St.
Celtic Spirituality Night. 5 p.m. Cathedral Church of the Nativity, 321 Wyandotte St. Call 610-865-0727. Visit www. nativitycathedral.org/.
Historic Downtown Bethlehem Winter Restaurant Week 2020
January 26 through February 1. Participating restaurants offer fixed menus for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. For information, visit https://getdowntownbethlehem.com/get-the-festivals/.
Tuesday, January 28
Salvation Army, bridge players program, seniors 50 and up, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 521 Pembroke Road. Information, senior activities: call 610-867-4681.
through Saturday, February 1
Historic Downtown Bethlehem Winter Restaurant Week 2020: Information: visit https://getdowntownbethlehem.com/get-the-festivals/
Wednesday, January 29
Handcrafted card-making workshop, Alicia Vincelette of Inked Edge Paper Art. Registration required; free. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Main branch, Bethlehem Public Library, 11 W. Church St. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Visit www. bapl.org.
Speaker from Hogar Crea, 1 p.m. Drop in center, 10 a.m. Bible study, all ages, 11 a.m. to noon; Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Information, senior activities: call 610-867-4681.
BAPL book sale: books, movies, CD’s, DVDs, comics, graphic novels, music. Noon to 8 p.m. Main branch, Bethlehem Public Library, 11 W. Church St. Most credit/debit cards accepted; www.bestbooksale.org or call 610- 867-3761, ext. 235.
Thursday, January 30
Drop in center, 9 a.m. Tai Chi, 9:45 a.m. Program for seniors age 50 and up: Bingo, 10:45 a.m.
Saturday, February 1
BAPL book sale: books, movies, CD’s, DVDs, comics, graphic novels, music. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Main branch, Bethlehem Public Library, 11 W. Church St. Most credit/debit cards accepted; www.bestbooksale.org or call 610- 867-3761, ext. 235.
Star Light, Star Bright, First Star I See Tonight: Children will build their own telescopes. Story reading, “A Hundred Billion Stars” with the Bethlehem police. Ages 4 and up. 10:00 a.m. to noon. Register, call 610-861-5526. Information: visit www.copsnkidslv.org. Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third St.
Free winter exploration snowshoe walk with experienced environmental educator. Wear hiking boots/insulated waterproof boots. Ages 8 and up. Must register: www.wildlandspa.org or call 610/965-4397. Noon -1:30 p.m. Louise Moore Park, Pavilion 2 (west side of park), 151 Country Club Road, Lower Nazareth Township, 18045. Cocoa afterwards.
Tuesday, February 4
Salvation Army, bridge players program, seniors 50 and up, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 521 Pembroke Road. Information, senior activities: call 610-867-4681.
Civil War Round Table, Eastern Pennsylvania, Lehigh Brigade: Sutler’s Call 6 p.m.; dinner, 6:30 p.m. (cost, reservations required by the previous Wednesday). Program:“The Second Battle of Winchester: The Confederate Victory That Opened the Door to Gettysburg” by Scott Mingus, (cost, no reservations required), 7:30 p.m. The Center at Holiday Inn Lehigh Valley, 7736 Adrienne Drive, Breinigsville, 18031. Call 610-253-4549, email Duffysocwk@aol.com or visit www.cwrteasternpa.org.
Wednesday, February 5
Program: Patricia Pla: Black History Month, 1 p.m. Drop in center, 10 a.m. Bible study, all ages, 11 a.m. to noon; Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Information, senior activities: call 610-867-4681.
Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture: “Climate Change and the Global Order” by Dr. Dork Sahagian of Lehigh University, 11 a.m. to 12:30 pm, Kirkland Village Auditorium, 1 Kirkland Circle. Information: Bethlehem Y.W.C.A., 610-867-4669, ext. 101, rescheduled if Bethlehem schools are closed due to weather.
Marine Corps League. Active duty and honorably discharged Marines welcome. 7 p.m. Detachment 298, Northampton County. 1621 Lehigh St., Easton. Information: email jimmineousmc@rcn.com or visit www.norcomcl.org.
Thursday, February 6
Drop in center, 9 a.m. Tai Chi, 9:45 a.m. Program for seniors age 50 and up, Fred ? ard”, 10:45 a.m.
Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club, open to the public. “CBD And You” by Larry Kaplan /AB3TY. 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, February 7
South Side First Friday, 6 to 10 p.m. between Third, Fourth and South New streets. Call 610-841-5831.
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Monday, February 10
The Lehigh County League of Women Voters 100th anniversary; actress Pat Jordan as founder and suffragist Carrie Chapman Catt. 11:30 a.m. Superior Restaurant, 102 State Ave., Emmaus, 18049. Open to the public. Reservations due February 3; email@lwvlehighcounty.org / call 610-432-1456. Optional buffet lunch payable at door. Will be canceled if area schools are closed due to inclement weather.
Saturday, February 8 - DBA Chocolate Trail
Civil War Round Table, Eastern Pennsylvania, Lehigh Brigade: Sutler’s Call 6 p.m., dinner (cost, reservations required by the previous Wednesday), 6:30 p.m. Program: “Gb??els” with Toan.
(cost, no reservations required), 7:30 p.m. The Center at Holiday Inn Lehigh Valley, 7736 Adrienne Drive, Breinigsville, 18031. Call 610-253-4549, email Duffysocwk@aol.com or visit www.cwrteasternpa.org.
2020:
“Reflections of a Civil War Soldier’s Mother” portrayed by Alisa Dupuy, Jan. 7, 2020; “Dreams of War and Peace: The Remarkable Night Life of Civil War Americans” presented by Jonathan White, March 3; “Myths and Meanings of the Civil War” - presented by Randall Miller, April 7; “Confluence: Harper’s Ferry as Destiny - presented by Dennis Frye, May 5; “Armies of Deliverance: The Union War to Save the South”- presented by Elizabeth Varon, June 2;
Salvation Army Wednesday, February 5, 12, 19, 26
Drop in center, 10 a.m. Women’s Ministries, 1 p.m. Bible study, all ages, 11 a.m. to noon; Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Information, senior activities: call 610-867-4681.
February 5: Patricia Pla: Black History Month
February 12: Sharon Schellhammer: Valentine Party
February 19: Wooden Jewel Box Craft
February 26: Ash Wednesday Breakfast & worship 10 am
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.
Thursday, February 6
Drop in center, 9 a.m. Tai Chi, 9:45 a.m. Program for seniors age 50 and up: Bingo, 10:45 a.m.
Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club, open to the public. “program” by G??N3D 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.
Saturday, February 8 - DBA Chocolate Trail sold out ----
Civil War Round Table, Eastern Pennsylvania, Lehigh Brigade: Sutler’s Call 6 p.m., dinner (cost, reservations required by the previous Wednesday), 6:30 p.m. Program: “Gb??els” with Toan.
(cost, no reservations required), 7:30 p.m. The Center at Holiday Inn Lehigh Valley, 7736 Adrienne Drive, Breinigsville, 18031. Call 610-253-4549, email Duffysocwk@aol.com or visit www.cwrteasternpa.org.
2020:
“Reflections of a Civil War Soldier’s Mother” portrayed by Alisa Dupuy, Jan. 7, 2020; “The Second Battle of Winchester: The Confederate Victory That Opened the Door to Gettysburg” - presented by Scott Mingus, Feb. 3; “Dreams of War and Peace: The Remarkable Night Life of Civil War Americans” presented by Jonathan White, March 3; “Myths and Meanings of the Civil War” - presented by Randall Miller, April 7; “Confluence: Harper’s Ferry as Destiny - presented by Dennis Frye, May 5; “Armies of Deliverance: The Union War to Save the South”- presented by Elizabeth Varon, June 2;
Wednesday, February 5, 12, 19
Drop in center, 10 a.m. Women’s Ministries, 1 p.m. Bible study, all ages, 11 a.m. to noon; Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Information, senior activities: call 610-867-4681.
February 5: Patricia Pla: Black History Month
February 12: Sharon Schellhammer: Valentine Party
February 19: Wooden Jewel Box Craft
February 26: Ash Wednesday Breakfast & worship 10 am
Wednesday, February 26
Ash Wednesday Breakfast and worship, 10 a.m. Women’s Ministries, 1 p.m. Bible study, all ages, 11 a.m. to noon; Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Information, senior activities: call 610-867-4681.
Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture: “Red Sea Security” by Amb. David Shinn, Washington, DC, U.S. Foreign Service, Retired, 11 am-12:30 pm, Kirkland Village Aud., 1 Kirkland Circle, Bethlehem, $15 (students with ID free), parking behind 1st Presbyterian Church, call Bethlehem YWCA for info, 610-867-4669, ext. 101, rescheduled if Bethlehem Schools closed by weather.
Saturday, February 29
Celtic Spirituality Night. 5 p.m. Cathedral Church of the Nativity, 321 Wyandotte St. Call 610-865-0727. Visit www. nativitycathedral.org/.
Civil War Round Table, Eastern Pennsylvania, Lehigh Brigade: Sutler’s Call 6 p.m., dinner (cost, reservations required by the previous Wednesday), 6:30 p.m. Program: “Gb??els” with Toan.
(cost, no reservations required), 7:30 p.m. The Center at Holiday Inn Lehigh Valley, 7736 Adrienne Drive, Breinigsville, 18031. Call 610-253-4549, email Duffysocwk@aol.com or visit www.cwrteasternpa.org.
2020: “Dreams of War and Peace: The Remarkable Night Life of Civil War Americans” presented by Jonathan White, March 3; “Myths and Meanings of the Civil War” - presented by Randall Miller, April 7; “Confluence: Harper’s Ferry as Destiny - presented by Dennis Frye, May 5; “Armies of Deliverance: The Union War to Save the South”- presented by Elizabeth Varon, June 2;
Salvation Army Wednesday, February 5, 12, 19, 26
Ash Wednesday Breakfast & worship, 10 a.m. Women’s Ministries, 1 p.m. Bible study, all ages, 11 a.m. to noon; Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Information, senior activities: call 610-867-4681.
February 5: Patricia Pla: Black History Month
February 12: Sharon Schellhammer: Valentine Party
February 19: Wooden Jewel Box Craft
February 26:
Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club, open to the public. “program” by G??N3D 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. Annual Christmas Party ( DO NOT list in paper), Dec. 5
Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club, open to the public. “program” by G??N3D 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. Annual Christmas Party ( DO NOT list in paper), Dec. 5
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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.