OPEN HOUSE: It’s the most wonderful time of the season to be at The Birches of Lehigh Valley! Join our festive celebration and discover the fun we have during our Holiday Open House on Friday, Dec. 19, from 3 to 6 p.m., located at 5030 Freemansburg Avenue.

Experience our cozy community, where you’ll enjoy festive music and goodies from our hot chocolate bar and cookie trays. Plus, get your free photo taken with Santa!

RSVP by Dec. 17 and be entered to win a stocking filled with gifts! Call Jillian or Vanessa at 610-438-6600.

STUFF BUS: The Bethlehem Area School District Transportation Department school bus drivers will hold their fifth annual “Stuff the Bus’ campaign from Nov. 28 through Dec. 23. Collection locations are Bethlehem Square/Walmart Parking lot at 3926 Linden Street and near the entrance to Christkindlmarkt at SteelStacks.

Sat/Sun, Dec. 6 and 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sat/Sun, Dec. 13 and 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sat/Sun, Dec. 20 and 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Mon, Dec. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Bethlehem Square only).

Tue, Dec. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Bethlehem Square only)

Collecting new toys for Toys for Tots, nonperishable food items for local food pantries, personal hygiene items, school supplies, new children’s coats and cold weather accessories and cash donations.

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.

ONGOING

Office of Veterans Affairs at no cost to veterans and their families staffed with VA-accredited Veteran Service Officers who 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

To Dec. 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. 10 E. Church St. Visit bfac-lv.org/rotunda-gallery-shows-2/

To end of the year: Baked into Bethlehem exhibition traces the evolution of baking as a cornerstone of Bethlehem’s community, spirituality and creativity. Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, 427 N New St.; Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, 66 W. Church St. Tickets: historicbethlehem.org/visit-us/experience/baked-into-bethlehem/

Thursdays: Dec. 4, 11, 18: Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra. Conductor Ron DeGrandis. 9 to 10:30 a.m. 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. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Fridays, Dec. 5, 12,19: Life Sharing Discussion Group. 1 to 3 p.m. Begins with a question chosen by the group and ends with more questions. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Elm Street Jazz Workshop rehearsals, 9 a.m. Director: Allan Meyerson. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700; visit lvactivelife.org/

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

Saturdays: Saturday Night Dances with various performers. Cost per person. 7 to 10 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

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

Tuesdays, Dec. 10, 17: Good Vibrations Chorus. All singers welcome. 9:30 a.m. Director Nancy Shumaker. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Song Writing. Conductor Stephen Cee. 11 a.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

CURRENT

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Dec. 5-7, 12-14, 19-21: “Little Women.” Pennsylvania Playhouse 390 Illick’s Mill Road. 610-865-6665; paplayhouse.org

Friday, Dec. 5 to Sunday, Dec. 7, 3: “Three Fighter Planes” World War II History’ Dr. Charles Bonos. 2 p.m. Register: 610-437-3700. L.V. Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. 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/

Friday, Dec. 5: First Friday. For events and schedules, visit southsideartsdistrict.com/first-fridays/

World War II: Three Fighter Planes - P 38, P47, P51 with Dr. Charles Bonos. 2 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/ for information.

Charter Arts Winter Students Exhibit First Friday Reception: 6 to 8 p.m. Visit CharterArts.org for tickets and information. Corpora Gallery, Charter Arts School, 321 E. Third St.

Literary Arts Showcase at the Lodge. 6 to 8 p.m. Visit CharterArts.org for tickets and information. 6 to 8 p. m. Corpora Gallery, Charter Arts School, 321 E. Third St.

Cafe the Lodge, 427 E. 4th Street Non-ticketed event. Donations are welcome. Visit CharterArts.org

Monday, Dec. 8: Embroiderers Guild. Novices welcome. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. College Hill Moravian Church, 72 W. Laurel St.

Wednesday, Dec. 10: Read This! The history of media in Northampton County exhibit. Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St., Easton. Call (610) 253-1222.

Saturday, Dec. 13: Cops ‘n Kids Reading Room’s Happy Holidays. 10 a.m. to noon. Must register: copsnkidslv.org

Tavern Talks, Hellertown Historical Society. Living Historian Jake Laubach: The Saucon Valley Militia. Heller-Wagner Grist Mill, 150 W. Walnut St., Hellertown.

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