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DANCE SOUP: Dance Soup has become a cherished annual fall tradition at Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts), celebrating the artistry and innovation of student choreographers. Under the direction of Rebecca Moyer and Jennifer Weaver, this year’s concert offers a dynamic blend of senior solos and ensemble works, featuring a wide range of styles-from modern and contemporary to jazz and ballet.

The concert serves as a capstone for students enrolled in the Creative Process for the dancer course, providing an opportunity to apply their classroom learning to a live performance setting.

Evening performances Nov. 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. Matinee performance Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at CharterArts.org.

WRITERS’ GROUP: Greater Lehigh Valley Writers’ Group will hold its monthly meeting from 10 a.m. – noon Nov. 22. The meeting is offered in a hybrid format—in-person at the Palmer Branch of the Easton Library, 1 Weller Place, Palmer and online via Zoom.

Membership business will be conducted from 10-11 a.m. From 11 a.m.-noon, author and forensic psychologist Dr. Katherine Ramsland will present “Cooking Up Hooks: The Psychology of Grabbing and Keeping Your Readers.” To inject narrative momentum, you need hooks – not just the one that grips readers on page one. Hooks occur all the way through, aiding the mood, pace and voice. They work because our brain is hardwired for expectation, which sets us up for both surprise and satisfaction. Types of hooks will be explored, the way they work and where to place them in your story.

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 on Sunday, 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 for the Trina Wijangco, MD, Memorial Scholarship Pickleball and Cornhole event is available online. Please reach out to Lynn Glass at 484-526-8876 or at Lynn.Glass@sluhn.org with any questions.

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 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.

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.

WEEKLY

To December 19: BFAC Curated Exhibition – Frank “Wyso” Wysochansky – Paintings; curated by Steven Lichak. Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (check for changes) Rotunda.

Tuesdays, Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 3: Good Vibrations Chorus. All singers welcome. 9:30 a.m. Director Nancy Shumaker. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700; visit lvactivelife.org/

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

Second and third Wednesdays: Wednesday Karaoke.1 to 3 p.m.1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Thursdays, Nov. 21, Dec. 4: Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra. Conductor Ron DeGrandis. 9 to 10:30 a.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: 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. Information: 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Current Events Informal Discussion Group. Moderator: David M. Bell. 2 p.m. Free to members. L.V. Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700; visit lvactivelife.org/ Fridays, Nov. 21 and Dec. 5,12,19: Life Sharing Discussion Group. 1 to 3 p.m. Begins with a question; ends with more questions. Free to members. L.V. Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Elm Street Jazz Workshop, 9 a.m. Director: Allan Meyerson.1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Free to members. L.V. Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700; 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. Information: 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Saturdays: check for December dates: Saturday Night Dances with various performers. Cost per person includes light refreshments. Singles and couples. 7 to 10 p.m. L.V. Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

VARIOUS DAYS

Wednesdays (check website for dates and times): Cops ‘n’ Kids. Ages three and up. Visit facebook.com/CopsnKidsLehighValley/

Wednesdays, Nov. 12 and 19: Who is Coming for Thanksgiving Dinner/ or Not? with Brenda Mason. 12:30 p.m. L.V. Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: Call 610-437-3700.

Wednesday, Nov. 19: Beat the Holiday Blues without stress, loneliness and anxiety. Edie Glover, MSW, LSW. 10:30 a.m. L.V. Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700; visit lvactivelife.org/

Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22: Dance Soup, 7 p.m. both nights; matinee 2 p.m. Nov. 22. Charter Arts, 321 E. Third St. Tickets: (reserved seating): showpass.com/dance-soup-2025/

Thursday, Nov. 22: Bethlehem Parking Authority, City of Bethlehem, and the Chamber of Commerce: grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration. 4 p.m. 33 W. Walnut St.

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

Saturday, Nov. 29: Small Business Saturday in Bethlehem.

Sunday, Nov. 30: Museum Store Sunday. Support the museum. Up to 20 percent discounts. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit nmih.org/event/museumstoresunday25/ at the National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. Second St. Online store: nmih.org/event/museumstoresunday25/

Wednesday, Dec. 3: World War II History with Dr. Charles Bonos. 2 p.m. To register: 610-437-3700. L.V. Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700; visit lvactivelife.org/

Thursday, Dec. 4: Veterans Brotherhood to prevent homelessness, veteran suicide. 7 p.m. Free. L.V. Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700; visit lvactivelife.org/