RESTAURANT WEEK: The Southside Arts District announces the return of Winter Restaurant Week Feb. 23 through March 1. Residents and visitors are invited to explore South Bethlehem’s culinary scene through limited time menus and specials from participating restaurants.

“This event is one of our favorites to host because it shines a light on the incredible restaurants, chefs, and staff that make our business district so vibrant,” said Erin Zebertavage, downtown manager of the Southside Arts District. “It’s also an opportunity for our community to come together and support local during one of the slowest times of the year for the restaurant industry.”

The full list of participating restaurants and menus can be found at The Southside Arts District website.

“Restaurant Week is about celebrating the diverse assortment of eateries that make the SouthSide an iconic place for foodies,” said Zebertavage. “There’s something on the menu for everyone.”

WRITERS’ MEETING: Greater Lehigh Valley Writers’ Group will hold its monthly meeting from 10 a.m. – noon Saturday, Feb. 28. 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 a.m.-11 a.m. From 11 a.m.-noon, author and English professor Jeffrey Voccola will present “Creating the Story Arc.” How do we bring our story ideas to life on the page? Voccola teaches several writing/editing/publishing courses at Kutztown University. Voccola will present an afternoon workshop, “Character and Point of View,” from 1 to 3 p.m.

Registration is required for the afternoon program. Cost is free for members; $15 for non-members payable via AccuPay. Any person under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for any GLVWG event.

Email glvwg.vebmeister@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link. For more information or to register for the events, go to greaterlehighvalleywritersgroup.wildapricot.org; “GLVWG Events.”

New members are always welcome.

DIRECTOR DINNER: Popular local filmmaker Danny Roebuck partnered with Historic Hotel Bethlehem to offer a special way to see his new film release. Their Dinner with the Director event offers guests the opportunity to screen The Hail Mary with Danny at Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas then join him for a buffet dinner at the hotel. The event is Saturday, Feb. 28. The movie starts at 5 p.m. and dinner immediately follows. For additional details and for reservations, call 844-553-0344.

DATING VIOLENCE: Northampton District Attorney Stephen Baratta is hosting an upcoming Teen Dating Violence discussion forum Feb. 24 at 4 p. m. at the Forks Community Center. This is an open event for any community members and press that would like to attend. Tenn dating violence is a subcategory of domestic violence and remains amajor challenge for law enforcement to address.

ART EXHIBITION: “4 Realist Painters”, James A. DePietro, Jack Dickerson, Alvina P. Herron and Keith Vogrin will be exhibiting their paintings at the Bethlehem City Hall Rotunda Gallery from Feb. 20 to March 27, 2026. There will be an opening reception on Sunday, February 22, from 2 - 4 p.m., with an artist talk at 3 p.m. The Rotunda Gallery is located at 10 E. Church Street. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Entitled 4 Realist Painters, this exhibition focuses on the representational artwork of four artists and their distinctive personal approach to realistic subject matter. The talents of James A. DePietro, Jack Dickerson, Alvina P. Herron and Keith Vogrin shows their figurative artwork clearly derives from real object sources, be they, nature studies, human forms, still lifes, or landscapes. Yet their application of the painting media and their individual methods to honor their subjects vary under the visual realm of artistic expression.

The exhibition is sponsored by the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission (bfac-lv.org).S

BENEFIT TOURNAMENTS: The Pediatric Cancer Foundation LV announced that registration is now open for its May 15 Luau On The Links golf outing, presented by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital!

Grab your favorite Hawaiian shirt, rally your friends and golfing buddies, and sign up today for a fun-filled day at The Club at Twin Lakes. Your day includes a continental breakfast, post-golf lunch, raffles, and more!

All proceeds from this event support college and trade school scholarships for pediatric cancer warriors and bereaved siblings, helping them pursue their educational goals and brighter futures. Register at birdease.com/pcflvgolf.

The Center for Humanistic Change, a nonprofit organization providing prevention education programs and student assistance services in Northampton and Lehigh counties, will host its third annual Spring Golf Open scramble tournament on May 4, 2026. CHC invites players to register now for this fun and friendly competition for a worthy cause, Sponsorship opportunities are also available! Participants and sponsors can register on the agency’s website at www.theCHC.org, or download information to respond by mail.

The outing will be held at the lovely and popular Green Pond Country Club in Bethlehem with check-in at 8 a.m. and a 10 a.m. shotgun start.

For more information, call 610-443-1595 or email to info@thechc.org.

MORAVIAN TOURS: Join the Moravian Historical Society’s executive director, Susan Ellis, and education specialist, Gerald Kroboth, for a special guided museum tour of the musical heritage of the Moravians. Life in Moravian settlements during the eighteenth century was musically rich. Moravians composed thousands of vocal works, imported compositions and musical instruments, and, as visitors will see on this tour, they also created some of the first musical instruments of their kind made in America. Visitors will also learn how this love of music created a lasting legacy that continues today.

Tours begin at 1:00 and 2:30 p.m. with light refreshments following each tour. This special tour is limited to 12 participants—advanced reservations are encouraged. For more information, and to reserve a tour, visit www.moravianhistory.org.

CAMP CADET: State police barracks in Troop M, based in Bethlehem, have announced the annual Camp Cadet program will be held from Sunday through Friday, June 7 to 12, at Camp Fowler, 5851 Horseshoe Road, Orefield.

The camp is an overnight summer program for boys and girls between the ages of 12-15. Its goal is to introduce them to the diverse criminal justice system and to establish a positive relationship between law enforcement and youths, while living in an atmosphere similar to an actual State Police Academy.

Anyone interested in attending the camp can register online at https://www.troopmcampcadet.org/

POPUP EVENT: Each year, more than 200 local teens visit our Pop-Up Prom Shop to find a gown or pant suit for their prom night. For many families, the cost of prom attire can be a significant barrier. This program helps ensure that students can attend this milestone event with confidence and dignity. With community support, students are able to select a dress for $20, and thanks to donated dress vouchers, we are also able to provide free attire to students who need additional support.

We are currently collecting gently used dresses and women’s pant suits and would be grateful for the opportunity to share this initiative with the community through your platform.

Additional information, including FAQs and event details, is available at:

Ywcabethlehem.org/prom2026