Through July 13

Annual flea market at St. Joseph the Worker, 1879 Applewood Drive, Orefield. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays and July 4 and 5. Donations are needed. For questions, call Jessica at 610-739-0483 and leave a message.

July 4-6

Celebrate Independence Day weekend at Hawk Mountain and wear red, white and blue apparel or accessories to receive half off your trail admission. And Mountain members who wear the colors are eligible to pick a flag for a prize in the visitor center.

July 6

Registration is open for the 16th annual Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley Ready, Set, GOLD 5K Walk/8K Run and Kids’ Fun Run scheduled for Sept. 13 at the Ironton Rail Trail. The 8K Run starts 8:30 a.m. The 5K Walk begins 9 a.m. The Kid’s Fun Run/Obstacle Course for kids 12 and under starts 10:30 a.m. Register by July 6 to take advantage of the early-bird pricing. All participants who are registered by Aug. 17 will receive an event T-shirt and a goody bag. For a full schedule of events and to register, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Coplay/ReadySetGold.

July 7-29

Compass USA who works to bring international students to the U.S. for three weeks in the summer is looking for families to host three French students. Students will experience the life of an American teenager while enhancing their English skills. The students will participate in six excursions with Compass USA Coordinator Jamie Drozdowski Walker; the rest of the time they’ll be part of the host family – dinners, shopping trips, game nights, weekend fun – just everyday life. There is a weekly stipend families receive to help offset costs due to extra food and gas for those three weeks. For more information, contact Walker at compassjamiew@gmail.com or 484-358-0843.

July 14

Pack up your paints and spend a day plein air painting at Lehigh Gap Nature Center 9 a.m. to noon or Aug. 6. Join nature center staff for this open-format program where each participant is invited to bring their own supplies (all mediums are welcome) and create artwork outside inspired by the Lehigh Gap Refuge. Compact travel easels are available to borrow, but you are welcome to bring your own set up. Each person must bring their own art supplies. They have water containers for paint and limited brushes available to borrow. The plein air session will take place outside; dress for the weather and wear shoes fit for walking outside. Please note there is no instructor leading this program. Free plein air painting days are an opportunity to create art alongside other artists while enjoying the views of the Lehigh Gap. To register, go to https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/free-plein-air-painting-days. For questions, contact LGNC at mail@lgnc.org or 610-760-8889.

July 24

The Jewish Community Center, 702 N. 22nd St., Allentown, will host “Call For Hess’s Memories: Q&A with The Patio Podcast Creator Kate Kareha,” 11:30 a.m. Join Kareha, on a wistful exploration of her hometown’s enduring attachment to the Hess Department Store, as guests will be asked to share their own Hess’s story. No memory is too big or small! Following her presentation, Kareha will put out a call for memories for those in attendance to share their own stories and memories about Hess’s that she may use for an episode of her podcast. “Preserving Hess’s History Through the ART of Conversation” is a 2025 Allentown Arts & Culture Project Grant recipient, made possible by the Lehigh Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance. Advance registration is required to attend this free event. For more information, call the JCC at 610-435-3571 or go to lvjc.org.

July 28

St. John’s UCC Fogelsville, 1027 Church St., Fogelsville, will host Vacation Bible School 6-8:30 p.m. through Aug. 1. The theme is Egypt – Joseph’s Journey from prison to palace for ages 4 through fifth grade and 3-year-old parent/child class. Register online at www.stjohnsuccfogelsville.com.

Through July 31

The Jewish Community Center, 702 N. 22nd St., Allentown, is offering its just added new six weeks beginning yoga class 6-7 p.m. This class is free for JCC members. There is a cost for nonmembers per session. Advance registration is required. Join Marie in her weekly class to explore a combination of Hatha and restorative yoga practices. All levels are welcome. For more information, call the JCC at 610-435-3571 or go to lvjc.org.

To have your event listed in the community calendar, send an email to dgalbraith@tnonline.com with full details of the event and contact information.