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SCHOLARSHIP TOURNAMENT: Temple/St. Luke’s School of Medicine, St. Luke’s Sports Medicine and St. Luke’s Development are once again teaming up for the Second Annual Trina Wijangco, MD, Memorial Scholarship Pickleball and Cornhole Tournament Nov. 23.

The event – which is open to the public – will be held at St. Luke’s SportsPlex and Pickleball Lehigh Valley, 4636 Crackersport Road, Allentown, and will include competitive and social pickleball and cornhole games, lunch for participants, live music, a raffle and prizes. The event runs from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Trina Wijangco, MD, Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund, which awards scholarships to deserving students who are dedicated to enhancing diversity in medical education and/or have a proven track record of serving historically underserved or underprivileged communities.

Registration is available online. Please reach out to Lynn Glass at 484-526-8876 or at Lynn.Glass@sluhn.org with any questions.

SCREENAGERS’ SCREENING: St. Luke’s Penn Foundation is hosting a free film screening of “Screenagers: Under the Influence” and panel discussion Nov. 17, from 6:30 - 9 p.m., at the St. Luke’s Bethlehem Campus – Laros Auditorium (located in the Preeta and Kris Kapoor Family Doctors’ Pavilion).

Discover how technology is shaping teen decision-making around vaping, drugs and alcohol in this eye-opening documentary. Screenagers: Under the Influence dives into the latest research and real-life stories from teens and families, revealing how the digital landscape is changing the substances themselves – and how we can empower youth to make informed, healthy choices.

Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion featuring mental health experts from St. Luke’s Penn Foundation along with a teen sharing her personal journey through the challenges of growing up in a digital world.

TOY DRIVE: The holiday season has officially begun at the Wind Creek Event Center with the kickoff of its holiday toy drive, spreading cheer to children in need across the community. Guests are encouraged to donate a new, unwrapped toy at the drop box located at the Wind Creek Event Center box office now through Nov. 16.

All collected toys will be delivered to patients in the St. Luke’s Children Hospital.

As a special thank-you, anyone who donates a toy will receive waived box office fees on any tickets purchased that day.

GARDEN CLUB: The Bethlehem Garden Club is having a presentation on “Wreaths for the Holidays,” Presented by Sarah Petryk 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 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 W. 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.

This free public program offers a firsthand look at the fashions of America’s colonial era and the types of clothing HHS hopes to reproduce for its interpreters.

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.

MASQUERADE BALL: Historic Hotel Bethlehem is bringing back a jazz age tradition this New Year’s Eve – the masquerade ball. The event begins at 7 p.m. with a cocktail hour, which includes a complimentary drink. Then, you’ll savor a three course dinner with a special selection of desserts. You’ll dance the night away with the Motown/R&B music of 4REAL and toast the new year with a celebratory champagne toast. Reservations are extremely limited. Call 888-330-1029.