GARDEN CLUB: The Bethlehem Garden Club is having a free Open House meeting on Wednesday evening, April 29 at Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem. A presentation on “Jessie the Florist” will be given by Jessie Duke. Doors Open at 6 p.m, Program is at 6:30 pm, followed by refreshments.

The program is free and open to the public.

FARMERS MARKET: Bethlehem Farmers Market 19th season opening Thursday, April 23; 15 plus local area producers who grow and/or make everything they sell. Live music every week. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farrington Square, intersection of New and Morton sts.

VETERANS AFFAIRS: Offices are staffed with VA-accredited Veteran Service Officers who directly 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. Have questions or need assistance? Contact Lehigh County: 610-782-3295 or veteransaffairs@lehighcounty.org; Northampton County: 610-829-4875

ROSE GARDEN: The City of Bethlehem proudly announces the return of Live in the Garden, a beloved concert series celebrating its fifth season in the heart of Bethlehem’s Westside. This free, family-friendly series, facilitated by the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce and Tape Swap Radio, and sponsored by Zoellner Arts Center, transforms the Rose Garden into a vibrant community gathering place, kicking off the season of warm nights, longer days, and outdoor celebration with live music, local food and beverage, and the unmistakable energy of the Bethlehem community.

Taking place Saturdays from May 9 through June 27, from 5 to 8 p.m., each evening features an opening act followed by a headlining performance, showcasing a dynamic mix of regional talent and emerging artists.

Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a relaxed evening. The event is rain or shine, with cancellations only occurring in the event of severe weather.

For more information, contact the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce or visit: Live in the Garden.

GREENWAY MUSIC: The Southside Arts District is kicking off the summer season with the return of Live on the Greenway, a free outdoor concert series bringing live music, local food and beverage makers, and community energy to Bethlehem’s Southside. This Sunday afternoon series invites residents and visitors to enjoy live performances in an open-air setting while supporting local bands and small businesses.

The series is presented by the Southside Arts District with and supported by the City of Bethlehem, the Bethlehem Parking Authority, and community partners. Concerts take place from 1–3 p.m. on select Sundays at Harmony Pavilion, located between Webster and Taylor Streets on the Greenway.

Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets for seating. Food and beverages from local food trucks and craft beverage vendors will be available for purchase, with vendors rotating weekly.

Convenient is available in the Mechanic Street Lot #2 next to the Greenway or along Mechanic Street, and in the New Street Parking Garage. It is free to park on Sundays in Bethlehem.

For more information, visit: southsideartsdistrict.com/live-on-the-greenway/

HI NEIGHBORS: The speakers program offered by First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem, 2344 Center St., Bethlehem. It brings a variety of local speakers who share their interest and passion for topics like music, history, travel, and technology.

The programs, all on Mondays, include a social time at 9:30 a.m. with the presentation starting at 10 a.m. They are free and open to the public, and there is no registration needed.

April 27: Let’s learn about the Great Allentown Fair and the Allentown Farmers Market, which date back to 1852. Beverly Gruber will be the presenter

For more information: info@fpc-bethlehem.org.

EARTH DAY: Northampton Community College is hosting a free Earth Day community celebration at NCC’s Bethlehem campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, Saturday, April 26, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (rain or shine). Parking on site is free.

The family-friendly event will have educational speakers and sustainability discussions, live entertainment, local vendors, food trucks, hands-on activities for all ages, and more that highlights the importance of caring for our environment.

See the lineup of entertainment and more information at northampton.edu/about/earth-day-celebration.html.

GALA EVENT: The Charter Arts Foundation’s 2026 Gala, “Renaissance on the River,” will be held Saturday, May 2, at the National Museum of Industrial History. The event celebrates the impact of arts education and community partnership, furthering the Foundation’s mission to support the welfare and educational interests of the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts.

The gala underscores how strategic giving fosters creativity and opportunity for the next generation. This year’s lead “Foundry Visionary Sponsor”, Stellar Advisor, exemplifies the vital partnerships that make this possible.

Guests will enjoy a curated menu by Karen Hunter Catering, live entertainment and exclusive silent and live auction items, including vacations, art, dining experiences, and more. After dinner, guests will kick up their heels on the dance floor to the sounds of “The Last Thursday Band” featuring Chet Brown.

For more information visit: CharterArts.org.

WRITER’S GROUP: Greater Lehigh Valley Writers’ Group (GLVWG) will hold its monthly meeting from 10 a.m. – noon on Saturday, April 25. The meeting is offered in a hybrid format — in-person at the Palmer Branch of the Easton Library, 1 Weller Place, Palmer, PA, and online via Zoom.

Membership business will be conducted from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. From 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., author Ray Diskin Black will present “The Intersection of Poetry and Memoir.”

Diskin Black will present an afternoon workshop on the intersection of poetry and memoir from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. that will give participants the chance to take a deeper dive into this type of writing, ask questions, complete a brief exercise from a writing prompt focusing on memoir and poetry, and share that piece of writing with the group if they so choose.

Registration is required for the afternoon program. Visit greaterlehighvalleywritersgroup.wildapricot.org/event-6645703 to register. For more information or to register for the events, go to greaterlehighvalleywritersgroup.wildapricot.org; “GLVWG Events.”

New members are always welcome.

BOOK FAIR: Bethlehem Branch of the AAUW, April 23 to 27, Bethlehem Ice Rink, 345 Illick’s Mill Road. Preview day (paid admission) April 23, 2 to 6 p.m. Free days, April 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; April 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; April 26 (half price day), noon to 5 p.m.; April 27 (bag day), 9 a.m. to noon. For more information bethlehem-pa.aauw.net/book-fair.

COPS ‘N’ KIDS: The 18th Annual Cops ‘n’ Kids Celebration of Reading and the Arts and Sciences will be held April 25. The opening parade is set for 10:30 a.m. on the Greenway. Family fun for all ages with free books, activities, reading and craft stations, food, and entertainment from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is not required. The Cops ‘n Kids Reading Room is located in the Fowler Family South Side Center, 511 E. Third St. Information, visit

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