GARDEN CLUB: The Bethlehem Garden Club is having a presentation on “Urgent Tree Care: How to Care for your Ornamental Trees and Shrubs in an Ever-Changing Climate,” Presented by Taylor Breinich on Thursday, May 21, at Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem. Doors Open at 12:30 p.m. Program begins at 1 followed by club meeting and refreshments.

BLOOM LUNCHEON: Bloom for Women Inc. host its 2nd annual Bloom in Style luncheon and fundraiser Thursday, May 21, 11:30 a.m. at Saucon Valley Country Club, 2050 Saucon Valley Road, Bethlehem. The event, chaired by Laura Bennett of the Helen & R.K. Laros Foundation, brings the community together for an afternoon of fashion, philanthropy, and purpose in support of survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation.

Guest speaker Adrianne Doll, prosecuting attorney at the Pennsylvania Department of State – Office of General Counsel, will share insights related to trafficking, exploitation, and advocacy efforts in Pennsylvania.

Please RSVP to Karen Higgins at karen.higgins@bloomforwomen.org or 484-686-0262.

CLEAN UP: 2026 Big Cleanup at the Rose Garden. Join the friends of the Garden and volunteers who maintain the garden Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Replace aging roses and plant new, sustainable varieties that support birds, bees, and other pollinators.

Email 18018mana@gmail.com. Funding etc.: there is a GoFundMe platform to make giving easier. (Please note: GoFundMe automatically suggests a 17.5 percent tip, but you can adjust it to zero or a modest 1.5 percent if you prefer.) Visit gofund.me/4dfe76cc.

HISTORY EXPO: The Major History Expo will take place on Saturday, May 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum in Allentown, Pennsylvania, offering free admission as part of a daylong celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. More than 20 historical societies and organizations from across the Lehigh Valley will present interactive exhibits and displays highlighting their missions and local history. A featured exhibit, Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy from the Gilder Lehrman Institute, will explore key turning points in American history. Visitors can also enjoy student artwork, mini-tours of Trout Hall, a colonial-era mansion, a car show featuring rare antique vehicles, and appearances by the Brandywine Colonials Fife and Drum Corps. Children will have special activities, including meeting PIP the Colonial Mouse and receiving commemorative coin sets for the first 500 attendees.

Special guests include Jon Provost, best known as “Timmy” from the television series Lassie, who will give presentations and sign autographs, and author Laurie Jacobson, who will speak on Hollywood child stars and the cultural impact of The Beatles. The Expo will officially open at 11 a.m. with remarks by Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel and the unveiling of a new historical painting. The day concludes with an outdoor performance by the Allentown Band at 3:30 p.m. on the museum grounds. Some outdoor activities may be weather-dependent.

MAYFAIR: For more than 30 years, Mayfair Festival of the Arts has been a Lehigh Valley tradition. This year’s festival returns to Cedar Crest College over Memorial Day weekend, May 22-24, featuring art, crafts, food, music, live performances, and a bigger-and-better drone show. Admission and on-site parking are free.

Fun for the whole family, each day will feature food and beverage vendors, more than 40 artisan craft vendors, and Franki’s Fun Zone, complete with a climbing wall, Crayola table, bounce house and slide, inflatable obstacle course, trampoline, and train ride. New this year, day passes will be required for entry to Franki’s Fun Zone to help streamline the experience for families.

Since 2018, Cedar Crest College has led Mayfair with all proceeds supporting students through the Cedar Crest Fund, making it a celebration with purpose.

For more information, please visit mayfair.cedarcrest.edu.

30TH ANNIVERSARY: Bethlehem/Murska Sobota Sister City Association 2026 annual flag raising; Friday, June 12, 10:30 a.m., Payrow Plaza. Buffet luncheon at Saucon Valley Acres following ceremony. Call 484-894-0894 for reservations.

YOUTH LEADERSHIP: YLEAD is a summer service leadership and service program for high school students in the Lehigh Valley. Participants develop critical leadership skills while working to support nonprofit organizations through service projects and volunteering in the Lehigh Valley. Youth in the program are provided with the encouragement, peer networks, and leadership skills necessary for them to make meaningful connections and contributions to their communities. Students will have opportunities to meet other like-minded peers, and community leaders, learn about career paths, and service opportunities to pursue after camp as well as during. Register at the VolunteerCenter website.

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 West Side. 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 p.m. 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/

RADIO GRANT: Northampton Community College (NCC) Department of Public Safety received $50,000 in grant funding through PA State Representative Joe Emerick’s office to support Public Safety upgrades. This funding will enable NCC’s Department of Public Safety to replace current end-of-life radio equipment and implement a new radio system. It will also support the acquisition of a radio repeater, ensuring clear and reliable communication across all three campus locations—an essential component of maintaining a safe and responsive environment for students, faculty, and staff.

The Department of Public Safety relies on a two-way radio communication system to ensure continuous coordination among officers serving its three locations. Reliable radio communication is essential to maintaining a secure campus environment, especially during large scale events, such as commencement, guest speakers, and conferences.