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Around Town Compiled by Jane Knotek

FEAST DAY: St. Joseph’s Church will host a St. Joseph Feast Day Mass at 4 p.m. March 19 at 417 E. Fourth St. The liturgy will be followed by a traditional luncheon featuring ethnic foods.

The parish, founded by Windish/Slovenian immigrants in the late 19th century, continues the annual celebration as a reflection of its cultural and religious heritage. A 12:30 p.m. buffet luncheon will also be held in the parish hall, with tickets priced at $24 for adults, $12 for children ages 5–12, and free for children under 5.

Reservations are requested by March 12. For information, call 610-865-8016 or email ssjbethlehem@gmail.com.

CRAFT FAIR: Northampton Community College’s Alumni Association will hold their Annual Spring Craft Fair Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Arthur L. Scott Spartan Center Gym located at NCC’s Bethlehem campus. Over 150 crafters will be exhibiting and selling their handmade crafts such as jewelry, food, woodworking and more.

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

EMMAUS CHORALE: The Emmaus Chorale is seeking additional voices for its spring concert, “Shalom.” Weekly rehearsals began at 7 p.m. March 2 at Faith Presbyterian Church, 3002 N. Second St., Emmaus and will culminate in a public concert there June 7 at 3 p.m. All voice parts are welcome, particularly low voice. This non-auditioned community choir is based in Emmaus and is open to participants throughout the Lehigh Valley.

The Emmaus Choral, led by director Donald Ryan, will present a varied choral spring concert on the theme of “Shalom” meaning peace. Works by Dolly Parton, Moses Hogan, John Rutter, Maurice Duruflé and others along with selections from “Wicked” and “West Side Story” will be performed.

For more information, please visit our Facebook page or contact Ryan and donryan715@gmail.com.

POPUP EVENT: Each year, more than 200 local teens visit our Pop-Up Prom Shop to find a gown or pantsuit 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 pantsuits 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.

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 to March 27. The Rotunda Gallery is located at 10 E. Church Street. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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.