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CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA: Edgeboiro Moravian Church, Saturday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring attic treasures, beeswax candles, Moravian stars and handmade crafts. Food includes homemade soups, turkey barbecue and baked goods. Cash only sales. Fellowship Hall, 645 Hamilton Ave., Bethlehem.

HONORING VETERANS: Saturday, Nov. 8, at noon, Veterans Day Celebration honoring all those who have served. PBS, 839 Sesame St., Bethlehem. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Guest speaker is Warrant Officer Michael Carter. RSVP to 610-866-2078 or email emlanelee@gmail.com.

MONUMENT CEREMONY: Marine Corps Monument Ceremony celebrating the 248th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps, Friday, Nov 10, 4 to 4:30 p.m., Marine Corps Monument, Cedar Beach Park, 24th and Hamilton streets, Allentown. The Bethlehem and Lehigh Valley Marine Corps League detachments and the local Inspector-Instructor staff of India Battery in Allentown will be participating in the annual ceremony, along with other Marines, Fleet Marine Force Sailors in the community. The program lasts approximately 30 minutes and includes a ceremony, color guard, bugle rendition of the Marine Corps Hymn, a soloist singing the National Anthem, etc. A cake cutting ceremony honoring the oldest and youngest Marines will be held afterward.

CRAFT FAIR: Northampton Community College’s Alumni Association will hold their annual spring Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Arthur L. Scott Spartan Center Gym and Laub Lounge, located at NCC’s Bethlehem campus. Over 180 crafters will be exhibiting and selling their handmade crafts, such as jewelry, food, woodworking and more. The event has become so popular that NCC has expanded the event to include crafters on the second floor of College Center in Laub Lounge, just upstairs from the Spartan Center Gym. There will be a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., so be sure to bring your camera!

Proceeds from the craft fair benefit student and career readiness programming. NCC will be collecting nonperishable food items and toiletries for the student run food pantries.

General admission is $2, seniors (62 and over) and NCC students are $1, and children under 12 are free.

GARDEN CLUB: The Bethlehem Garden Club is having a presentation on “Wreaths for the Holidays,” presented by Sarah Petryk on Thursday, Nov. 20, at Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem. Doors Open at 12:30 p.m. Program at 1 followed by club meeting and refreshments.

HISTORICAL SEWING: The Hellertown Historical Society (HHS) is inviting volunteer seamstresses to join a new program that will recreate authentic colonial-period clothing. These garments will be worn by the society’s volunteer tour guides and field trip docents to enhance the educational experience for visitors at the historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill Complex.

A kickoff meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 22, in the Tavern Room at 150 West Walnut St., Hellertown. The meeting will introduce participants to the program and outline the upcoming workshops.

The initiative will be led by Robin Marchionni, a living historian and experienced seamstress specializing in colonial attire. Robin will teach classes beginning in early 2026.

BASKET RAFFLE: Christ UCC, Schoenersville; Nov. 22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 5050 Airport Road, Allentown. Annual craft, jewelry and basket raffle. Unique crafts, quilted items and quilting supplies, jewelry, baked goods, food and basket raffle.

VOLUNTEER CONFERENCE: The Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley is hosting its second annual Nonprofit Impact Conference Nov. 6, at the Wind Creek Event Center. Following the success of the inaugural event, this year’s conference promises to be even more transformative, with a focus of “Strengthening Connections & Navigating Change.”

The event will connect nonprofits together, help them gain actionable insights from expert-led breakout sessions, and discover innovative strategies to help amplify their mission.

Nonprofit organizations can purchase tickets at volunteerlv.org/nonprofit-impact-conference.

NEW WEBSITE: Industrial Archives & Library (IAL) has launched a new website for the organization. It includes a unified search function to allow easier access to its library, archival and digital assets.

“We are very proud of our new website that places an emphasis on the ease of the search process. In addition, it will contain substantially more content, which is a major step forward in the evolution of our organization,” said IAL President and CEO Stephen G. Donches. “Not only is it clean and visually dynamic, but it will greatly enhance the ability of researchers to more easily find the information and materials they are seeking, which is at the heart of our mission,” stated Donches.

The launch coincides with the implementation of IAL’s digital asset management system, which allows the organization to digitize and make available to researchers the IAL’s growing digital collections. For more information, visit industrialarchives.org

FARMERS’ MARKETS: Thursday, Nov. 13 – last one for the season: Bethlehem Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farrington Square, Lehigh University at New and Morton Sts. To Nov. 13. Visit sustainability.lehigh.edu/bethlehem-farmers-market

Sundays: Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market. 409 Constitution Ave., Hellertown (next to the library and Dimmick Park). Rain or shine. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to November 23. Visit svfmpa.com/

VETERAN ASSISTANCE: Office of Veterans Affairs at no cost to veterans and their families staffed with VA-accredited Veteran Service Officers who directly assist veterans, their families, and survivors to obtain the federal, state, and county benefits for which they are eligible as a result of military service. Contact your county’s Office Veterans Affairs for Lehigh County: 610-782-3295 or veteransaffairs@lehighcounty.org; and Northampton County: 610-829-4875

Nov. 9 to Dec. 19

BFAC Curated Exhibition – Frank “Wyso” Wysochansky – Paintings. Curated by Steven Lichak. Artist reception: 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 9. Artist Talk: 3 p.m. Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (check for changes) Rotunda Gallery, 10 E. Church St. Visit bfac-lv.org/rotunda-gallery-shows-2/

Weekly in November

Tuesdays: Good Vibrations Chorus. All singers 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/ Second and third Wednesdays: Wednesday Karaoke. 1 to 3 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information.

Thursdays: (none on Nov. 27) “Stop the Wars Please” Peace Vigil supporting the hopes for Peace in Israel-Gaza-West Bank, etc. and in several wars around the world. 4 to 5 p.m. Third and Wyandotte streets corners. Call 610-691- 8730. Information verification; visit facebook.com/LEPOCOPeaceCenter?ref=embed_page.

Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra. Conductor Ron DeGrandis. 9 to 10:30 a.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown, 18102. 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, Nov. 7, 14, 21: Life Sharing Discussion Group. 1 to 3 p.m. Begins with a question chosen by the group and ends with even more questions. 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/

Socrates Café moderated by Dr. Charles Brooks. 10 a.m. 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, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/ for information.

Second Sundays: Open Jazz Jam Session hosted by Allan Meyerson. 2 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/ for information.

Current

Thursday, Nov. 6: Veterans Brotherhood. Dedicated to preventing veteran suicide and homelessness. Providing mentoring, discussion and help. For veterans and those who care about them. Moderator: Clyde Hoch. 7 p.m. Free. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/ for information.

Friday, Nov. 7: We Will Choir You Q. IUEEN Sing-Alonginteractive, participatory show that turns audience into performers. 9 p.m. $10 cover: minimum food and beverage for all reserved seating. Fowler Blast Furnace Room, Steel Stacks. 101 Founders Way.

Visit artsquest.org/event/choir-choir-choir-presents-we-will-choir-you/

Saturday, Nov. 8: Northampton Community College Alumni Association Fall Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Arthur L. Scott Spartan Center, 3835 Green Pond Rd. Visit northampton.edu/about/giving/alumni/craft-fair.html

History of the High Iron Company with Hank Webber. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. Second St.

Sunday, Nov. 9: Salute the Troops concert, 3 p.m. Cost. Proceeds go to Vistory House of Lehigh Valley. Northeast Middle School, 1170 Fernwood St. Visit lvmac.org/events/

The American Legion Band of Bethlehem Veterans Day Observance concert, tributes and guest speakers. 1:30 p.m. Northampton Area HS Auditorium, 1619 Laubach Avenue, Northampton.

Monday, Nov. 10: Embroiderers Guild. Novices welcome. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. College Hill Moravian Church, 72 W. Laurel St. Information: collegehillmoravian.org/

Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony to honor and celebrate the service of our Lehigh Valley Veterans from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Kasych Family Pavilion, Lehigh Valley Hospital, 1200 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA 18103. Open to all Lehigh Valley Veterans and will feature a keynote address from Dr. Baligh Yehia, President and Executive Vice President of Jefferson Health. Veterans who RSVP web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/Veterans-Day-Recognition-Ceremony-841053/details will receive an exclusive gift. To register for the program, visit web.lehighvalleychamber.org/atlas/events-v4/register/841053

Lehigh Valley Marine Corps Monument Ceremony, 250 Anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. 4 p.m. Cedar Beach Park, 2600 Parkway Blvd., Allentown, PA 18104

Tuesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day. Steelworkers Veterans Memorial Committee ceremony honoring all who served. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit nmih.org. Antebellum Maarine Band serenade to and salute to veterans, noon. Visit facebook.com/events/810929145207110/?acontext=%7B”action_history”%3A”null”%7D&ref_source=newsfeed&ref_mechanism=feed_attachment10 a.m. Free admission to NMIH for veterans and their families from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. Second St.

Bethlehem Catholic High School Annual Veterans Day event. All Bethlehem Catholic grandparents, parents, and alumni who have served in the armed forces are invited to attend. 9 a.m. RSVP is required via a Google Forms link

Talks in the Tavern: Saucon Valley’s V-Mail Program. Historian Ken Bloss shares how Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township delivered hometown news to over 800 service members during World War II. 7 p.m. Heller-Wagner Grist Mill Complex, 150 W. Walnut St., Hellertown. hellertownhistoricalsociety.org/

Wednesdays, Nov. 12 and 19: Who is Coming for Thanksgiving Dinner/ or Not? What’s on the menu? What topics are off limits? Instructor: Brenda Mason, MSW, MSS/MLSP. 12:30 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information.

Wednesday, Nov. 19: How To Beat the Holiday Blues: Stress can develop when our needs and expectations for the holidays are not met: how to celebrate the spirit of your holiday without stress, loneliness and anxiety. Instructor: Edie Glover, MSW, LSW. 10:30 a.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/ for information.

Saturday, Nov. 22: Stand Down Valor of the Lehigh Valley for veterans. Free food, clothing, footwear, hygiene items, meals for veterans, homeless and others in our community. Noon to 1 p.m. Across from the Wooden Match, 61 W Lehigh St. To learn more, email info@valorclinic.org; to donate and volunteer: call 570-534-2854 or visit valorclinic.org