BETHLEHEM AREA SD

EARLY DISMISSALS: Oct. 28; ES, noon; MS, 11:30 a.m.; HS: 11 a.m.

ELECTION DAY: All schools will be closed Nov. 4.

DISABILITIES AWARENESS: October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. BASD is committed to supporting every learner by recognizing and celebrating the strengths, resilience and potential of students with learning disabilities.

PRINCIPALS’ MONTH: October is National Principals Month. BASD irecognizes and thanks its outstanding principals for their unwavering leadership, commitment and care for our students, staff and school communities.

FHS BONFIRE: Behind the tennis courts. Join in music, fun and food from local food truck vendors; Oct. 22, 6 p.m.

NITSCHMANN BINGO: 20 triple card bingo games. Special Bingo games. Basket and Gift Card raffles. 50/50 Raffle. Food sales. Benefits Nitschmann Instrumental Music Association. Nov. 7, 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. For questions, contact Nimasbingo@gmail.com

LHS THEATRE: “Ann of Green Gables;” Nov. 13, 7 p.m.; Nov. 15, 1 - 7 p.m.

FREEDOM MUSICALS: “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”; Nov. 21- 23. Spring production is “Something Rotten.”

OPEN HOUSE: Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School Open House; Wednesday, Oct. 22, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Discover all that BAVTS has to offer. Explore 30+ career and technical programs, meet dedicated instructors and see firsthand how students are preparing for successful futures. Events include fun children’s activities for the whole family; delicious refreshments available; exciting chances to win prizes; carved pumpkin voting; and tricky tray baskets to explore. Whether you’re a prospective student, a parent, or a community member, this is a great opportunity to connect with BAVTS programs, staff and school community.

FOOD TRUCK: At BAVTS, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wear a costume and get a free slushy. Trunk or Treat hosted by the National Technical Honor Society.

BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC HS

2029 CLASS: Enrollment is open for the class of 2029. Visit beachi.org for more information.

CANDLE MASS: Each year, Bethlehem Catholic celebrates a special Candle Mass, a beautiful tradition honoring the memory and love of family and friends. This year’s Candle Mass is Thursday, Nov. 13. Candles will be placed on the altar to glow as a symbol of remembrance and devotion. To dedicate a candle, please go to

https://becahi.givecloud.co/product/64D9D03/2025-candle-mass by Monday, Nov. 3. For more information, contact Samantha Fenicchia at 610-866-0791 ext. 322 or sfenicchia@becahi.org.

NOTRE DAME HS

FALL THEATRE: Tickets are on sale for the fall production, “Peter and the Starcatcher.” Nov. 7 and 8. Visit our.show/ndtcpeter for tickets.

LV CHARTER ARTS HS

EARLY DISMISSAL: Oct. 29, 11:45 a.m.

HAUNTED HOUSE: Production Arts Haunted House, Charter Arts Theater, Nov. 1, 6 p.m.

Ticket link will be posted at Charterarts.org/events soon.

THEATRE: “The Plot, Like Gravy, Thickens” by Billy St. John; Charter Arts Theater; evening performances: Oct. 24 and 25 at 7 p.m.; matinee performance Oct. 26, 2 p.m.; tickets, visit Charterarts.org.

STUDENT EXHIBIT: Opening and First Friday Reception, Nov. 7, 6-8 p.m., Corpora Gallery. Non-ticketed event. Donations are welcome.

LITERARY SHOWCASE: First Friday, Nov. 7 6-8 p.m., Cafe the Lodge, 427 E. 4th St.

Non-ticketed event. Donations are welcome.

WITCHES: Charter Arts Theatre presents “Witches!? In Salem?!” by Matt Cox, Nov. 12 to 15 in Charter Arts Black Box Theater, 7 p.m. Matinee performance Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. Visit Charterarts.org for ticket information.

LV ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

PICTURE RETAKE DAY: K-12. Oct. 24.

BAG BINGO: Designer bags, accessories and raffles. 20 Bingo Games + 1 Cover-All. Designer bags, accessories, raffles and prizes. Professional bingo caller. Proceeds support LVA staff & students. Saturday, Nov. 15, at noon. Ticket online before 9 a.m., Nov. 15 or pay more at the door. Visit events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/lvacademy/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA%3D%3D for tickets.

LV DUAL LANGUAGE CHARTER SCHOOL

ELECTION DAY: No School Nov. 4

ST ANNE’S SCHOOL

EARLY DISMISSALS: For parent/teacher conferences, Oct. 29, 30 and 31. Students dismissed at 11:45 a.m. Also Nov. 7 at 11:45 a.m.

NOTRE DAME ELEMENTARY

EARLY DISMISSALS: For parent/teacher conferences, Oct. 29, 30 and 31. Students dismissed at 11:45 a.m.

BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

SCHOOL CLOSURE: No school Oct. 24.

EARLY DISMISSALS: Oct. 23, students will be dismissed early.

MORAVIAN ACADEMY

OPEN HOUSE: Oct. 21, 8:30 a.m., Swain Campus 1100 S. 24th St., Allentown. Register at Moravianacademy.org

FOUNDER’S DAY: Oct. 22, 8:30 a.m., Swain Campus celebrates the anniversary of founding D. Esther Swain school in 1929. Families are welcome into the school for special presentations in the McCann Center where students give musical performances, attendees learn the history of the Swain School and a pinning ceremony is performed for the kindergarten class. A tree planting ceremony will be held outside to commemorate D. Esther Swain’s love of trees.

OPEN HOUSE: Oct. 22, 8:30 a.m., CE Building, 40 W. Church St. Bethlehem. Register at Moravianacademy.org.