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GARDEN CLUB: The Bethlehem Garden Club is having a presentation on “The Four How’s of Garlic,” presented by Wandy Principe-Bush on Thursday, Aug. 21, at Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem. Doors open at 12:30, Program at 1 p.m. followed by club meeting and refreshments.

BENEFIT WALKS: The Northeast Region of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America will host the 2025 HDSA Team Hope Walk Sept. 13, Lehigh Valley at Hopewell Park Pavilion, 4695 West Hopewell Road. Center Valley. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and the event starts at 10. All proceeds support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by Huntington’s disease (HD) and their families.

For more information about the event, please contact Tom Doster (tom@doster.com).

The 2025 Lehigh Valley Walk for Apraxia will be held Sept. 28 at Lone Lane Park to benefit children with apraxia of speech (CAS). The event begins at 9 a.m. with a ceremony starting at 11 a.m. Registration is FREE and open to all members of the community

Childhood apraxia of speech is a rare motor speech disorder that makes it difficult for an individual to speak. For more information on how you can join the Walk for Apraxia, please visit:

secure.apraxia-kids.org/site/TR?fr_id=3915&pg=entry

YOUTH COUNCIL: Every school year, the Youth Council offers exciting volunteer opportunities where high school students can give back to the local community while building valuable skills. Through chaperoned group activities, students connect with local nonprofits and meet peers from 20 high schools across the Lehigh Valley.

Being part of the Youth Council means engaging in leadership development, earning service hours, and exploring various career paths – all in a supportive, welcoming environment. The council is youth-led, with students from five different high schools in leadership positions, and is guided by the dedicated Volunteer Center team.

Each year as part of the program, the center invites students to submit an application for a $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship applications are reviewed and up to three students are able to receive them.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Youth Volunteer Council at youthcouncil@volunteerlv.org or Julie Huber (Youth Volunteer Council Advisor) at julie@volunteerlv.org

BLOCK PARTY: The City of Bethlehem, along with its Lehigh Valley partners, has announced the Moravian Church Settlements – Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration, a family-friendly block party and neighborhood festival Saturday, Sept. 6, from noon to 7 p.m. around Central Moravian Church (Church Green), Bethlehem City Hall (Payrow Plaza), Church Street, and Main Street.

The celebration will kick off with an opening ceremony at Central Moravian Church (73 West Church St.), featuring the presentation of the World Heritage recognition plaque – officially marking this historic milestone for the community.

Throughout the day, visitors can explore the World Heritage Site and tour the nine locations that helped earn this prestigious international recognition, and enjoy live music on multiple stages throughout the day.

The day will conclude with a Community Lovefeast at 5 p.m., hosted by the six Bethlehem area Moravian churches on the lower Church Green near Main Street. This traditional service is open to all and offers an opportunity to share a simple treat together with music, conversation, and community connection.

A free ice cream social will follow the Lovefeast, sponsored by the Bethlehem Area Moravian Churches.

Daily in August

The Urban Arts Trail list and walkable guide for South Bethlehem. Begin at Third and Brodhead streets to the Bethlehem Skate Plaza and loop back ending at Fourth Street and Broadway. For information, visit southsideartsdistrict.com/urban-arts-trail/

Ongoing

Experience the Moravian Legacy: Gemeinhaus. Bethlehem’s oldest building. Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites. Cost. Visit historicbethlehem.org/visit-us/experience/the-moravian-legacy/

Opens Sepi. 2

“One Hundred Years of LUAG (and 100) Artists”: Lehigh Art Alliance’s Members Exhibition. Information, hours and dates, visit luag.lehigh.edu/exhibitions/here-and-now-100-years-luag-100-local-artists

Sunday, Aug. 17 to Tuesday, Sepi. 23

“Abstract Painting”; Exhibition of artist Lois Schlachter. Artist reception: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, August 17. Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (check for changes) Rotunda Gallery, 10 E. Church St. Visit bfac-lv.org/

To Sunday, Sepi. 14

“What Lies Between Us” by mixed-media fiber artist and artist educator Mallory Zondag. Mixed media fiber sculptures created in 2020 and 2025. Alvin H. Butz Gallery and ArtsQuest Center, 101 Founders Way. Information: malloryzondag.com

Weekly in August

Tuesdays

Good Vibrations Chorus. All welcome. 9:30 a.m. Director Nancy Shumaker. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Song Writing. Conductor Stephen Cee. Free to members. 11 a.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Wednesdays

PPL presents 2025 Cops ‘n’ Kids Summer Storytelling Series. Last of the season: Ages three and up. Aug. 13: Space Aliens: 11 a.m. forms. Aug. 13: Well, It Is Back To School! 11 a.m. forms.gle/znoqv5jvbfeh32aE9; and 3 p.m. Get To Know One Lucky Rooster: forms.gle/RHhaV7nhfJM8tvKj9. Visit facebook.com/CopsnKidsLehighValley/

Wednesday Afternoon Dance: 1 to 3 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information.

Thursdays

Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra. Conductor Ron DeGrandis. 9 to 10:30 a.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Lehigh Valley Pop Music Jam Session led by Stephen Cee. Free. 1 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org

Current Events Informal Discussion Group. Moderator: David M. Bell. 2 p.m. Free to members. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/ for date.

Fridays

Life Sharing Discussion Group. 1 to 3 p.m. Begins with a question chosen by the group. Free to members. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Elm Street Jazz Workshop rehearsals, 9 a.m. Director: Allan Meyerson. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Free to members. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information or visit lvactivelife.org/

Saturdays

Saturday Night Dances with various performers. Cost per person includes light refreshments. Singles and couples. 7 to 10 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life,: 33 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/ for information.

Sundays and other days

Live in the (Rose) Garden Concert Series: Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce and sponsor Zoellner Arts Center. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Rose Garden Band Shell. 725 Eighth Ave. Information: visit web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/Live-in-the-Garden-Concert-Series-840791/details

Sunday, Aug. 17: Bethlehem Municipal Band; Friday, Aug. 23: Bethlehem Municipal Band; Sunday, Aug. 24: Dave Neith Orchestra Sunday, Aug. 31: American Legion Band; Sunday, Sep. 7: Bethlehem Municipal Band

Various dates

Free special movie screenings: Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, ArtsQuest Center, 101 Founders Way: 1:30 p.m.: Sensory Friendly inside showing. 6:30 p.m.: Levitt Pavillion outdoor screening. Visit steelstacks.org for dates and titles.

Wednesday, Aug. 13

Hellertown Historical Society Public Tour. Hellertown Historical Society. 10 a.m. Grist Mill Complex, 150 W. Walnut St., Hellertown. Visit hellertownhistoricalsociety.org/educational-programs/

Saturday, Aug. 16

Recreate a Ribbonwork Sampler. Moravian needlework. Floral designs using a blend of silk crepe ribbon (now known as chiffon), silk and chenille. Visit historicbethlehem.org/learn/programs/

Hellertown Community Day. Lower Saucon Township Historical Society. Hellertown Community Day. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lutz-Franklin Schoolhouse. Learn more about our local history, see a performance by Reservoir Hill from noon to 3 p.m. 570 Durham St., Hellertown.

Sunday, Aug. 17

“Abstract Painting”; artist Lois Schlachter. Artist reception: 2 to 4 p.m. August 17. Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (check for changes) Rotunda Gallery, 10 E. Church St. Visit bfac-lv.org/

Loco Expo 25: Hands-on train engineer experience on a restored 1941 Whitcomb diesel electric narrow gauge locomotive used at Bethlehem Steel in the Electric Furnace Melt Shop, where it moved trains of scrap metal. Times start at 11 a.m. Preregistration required: nmih.org/locomotive/

15-Ton Corlis Steam Engine Comes Alive: built by the Snow Steam Pump Works in Buffalo, N.Y.; used by the York Water Company. Operate the engine and learn more about this piece of industrial history. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Visit nmih.org/event/corliss-comes-alive/

Lehigh Valley Pride: Ridin’ With Pride 2025. LGBTQ+ community members and allies, more than 300 vendors, artists, community organizations and sponsors. Rain or shine. 2 to 7 p.m. SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way. Visit bradburysullivancenter.org/pride

Wednesday, August 20

Hellertown Historical Society Public Tour, Hellertown Historical Society. 10 a.m. Grist Mill Complex, 150 W. Walnut St., Hellertown. Visit hellertownhistoricalsociety.org/educational-programs/

Thursday, Aug. 21

Bethlehem Garden Club. 1 p.m. business meeting. 1:30 p.m. program: The Four How’s of Garlic. Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Road. Visit bethlehemgardenclub.org/

Saturday, Aug. 23

Weaving Workshop. Traditional colonial techniques of the 18th century Moravians. Hands-on event hosted by Florence Wagner. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Grist Miller’s House, 457 Old York Road.

Sunday, Aug. 24

Mom Market: Garden Yoga, groovy vinyl D.J., children’s story-time magic at 10 a.m. and at noon, handmade crafts, local bites and beverages. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bethlehem Rose Garden, 725 Eighth Ave.