TRANSIT FOR ALL PA: Join Lehigh Valley transit riders, workers, and neighbors to improve transit access in our county and all across Pa. on Thursday, July 30 at the Cathedral Church of the Nativity from 5:30-7 p.m.

Attendees will learn more about Transit for All PA and help plan out next steps for advocacy. Talk to other people and policy makers about why transit matters in an effort to get more state funding for LANTA, ask LANTA to make improvements, and expand Pennsylvania’s public transit systems to grow our economy and connect more Pennsylvanians to jobs, health care and essential needs.

Other Lehigh Valley orgs who are fighting for better transit will also be part of the discussion. Free pizza and refreshments provided. Attendance is free. Registration is encouraged at mobilize.us/ppt/event/990146/.

GROUP SING-ALONG: Singers of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in a group sing-along, “Faith in America: Together We Sing,” sponsored by the Bethlehem Interfaith Group.

The event is part of Musikfest, and will be held on Thursday, Aug. 6 at 4 p.m. at PNC Stadtplatz (Payrow Plaza, 11 E. Church St.).

All are welcome to participate; the tunes will be familiar, and song sheets will be provided. There is no fee and no registration needed.

The Bethlehem Interfaith Group is an association of faith leaders from a variety of faith traditions in the community, working together for education, social justice and friendship.

ARTSTOP: The Southside Arts District will celebrate the unveiling of ARTstop, a new interactive public art installation and wayfinding project, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 30, at 3 E. Fourth St., Bethlehem.

Created from a decommissioned LANTA bus stop, ARTstop features an illustrated map, QR codes linking visitors to area arts and cultural attractions, and will eventually include a community bulletin board promoting local events. The installation was designed by Easton artist Danny Finocchio and funded through a Main Street grant from the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The public is invited to attend the ceremony, followed by a luncheon at Uno Taqueria.

GARDEN CLUB: The Bethlehem Garden Club presents A Midsummer Night’s Garden flower show. Dates and times: Friday, July 31 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem 18017. Admission is open to the public at no charge but donations are appreciated.

WALLA GAZZO: The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Walla Gazoo Golf Tournament Monday, Aug. 10, at Bethlehem Municipal Golf Club.

Recognized as Bethlehem’s longest-running golf tournament, the event brings together business leaders, Chamber members and community partners for a day of golf and networking. Registration and a hot dog lunch begin at 11 a.m., followed by a noon shotgun start in a scramble format.

The public is invited to attend the Backyard BBQ Bash beginning at 5 p.m., featuring live music by Twelve String, barbecue, raffle prizes, networking and the tournament awards presentation. BBQ tickets are $50 per person and include raffle tickets.

Proceeds support the Bethlehem Chamber’s mission of strengthening the local business community.

For information, sponsorship opportunities or to register a foursome or purchase Backyard BBQ tickets, contact EvelynC@LehighValleyChamber.org.

GOOD TROUBLE: Indivisible Lehigh Valley Bethlehem will hold its rescheduled Good Trouble Lives On candlelight vigil from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at the Bethlehem Rose Garden, 725 Eighth Ave.

The event, postponed from July 17 because of poor air quality, will honor the late civil rights leader and longtime Georgia Congressman John Lewis. This year’s theme is “Teach! Reach! Preach!”

The program will feature performances by the Gospel Choir of the Lehigh Valley, poet and activist Deirdre Van Walters, U.S. Rep. Susan Wild, Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel, the Rev. Dr. Greg Edwards, recorded excerpts from Lewis’ speeches, and an audio message from congressional candidate Bob Brooks. Organizers will conclude the evening with a candlelight vigil and a call for civic participation.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Ginny Sciorra at 610-984-3031 or virginia.sciorra@rcn.com.

STEWARDS NEEDED: Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites is launching a new Colonial Industrial Quarter Stewards Program and is seeking volunteers and team leaders to help maintain paths, walkways and grounds at the historic site. The program comes ahead of the opening of the Overlook on History this fall. Volunteers interested in serving as Trail Tenders or team leaders can learn more and sign up at historicbethlehem.org.

ZUG EXHIBIT: Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites is presenting Jeanette Barres Zug: A Life in Service to Moravian Bethlehem at the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, 66 W. Church St. The exhibit highlights the life and contributions of Zug, a longtime volunteer, educator and preservation leader who helped shape the museum and train generations of tour guides. Through photographs, archival materials and personal artifacts, the exhibition explores her lasting impact on preserving Bethlehem’s Moravian history. More information is available at historicbethlehem.org.

KILIMANJARO FUNDRAISER: Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem board member Dylan Stroup will take his support for local youth to new heights this summer as he climbs Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness and funds for the Club’s programs.

Stroup, who joined the Club’s board of directors in 2024, is leading the “Climb for Kids” campaign with a goal of raising $50,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem, which has served local children and teens since 1930. Today, more than 650 Club members take part in programs focused on education, recreation and character development.

His climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s tallest free-standing mountain, is scheduled to begin in early August. Donations to the campaign will help support Club kids and teens as they build confidence, overcome challenges and prepare for bright futures in the Bethlehem community.

To support the effort: Contributions may be made to Dylan Stroup’s Climb for Kids campaign benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem.

NORTHAMPTON AWARDS: Northampton County will hold its 2026 Annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 5 p.m. in Courtroom 1 at the Northampton County Courthouse.

Northampton County will present awards to residents in the categories of Volunteer, Youth, Business, Veteran, Samaritan, and Emergency Personnel.

Community members are encouraged to nominate deserving individuals and organizations using the form on the DCED website at norcopa.gov/dced. To submit a nomination, please contact Dawn Tomaino at dtomaino@norcopa.gov.

Nominations for Outstanding City and Municipal Employees will be submitted directly by their municipalities.

The event is free and open to the public.

PARK PROGRAM: The Borough of Fountain Hill’s summer Park Program will run through Aug. 14, offering free recreational activities for children, including arts and crafts, board and lawn games, and sports such as kickball, pickleball and soccer.

The program will be held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 6 to 9 p.m. Registration is required. Children age 10 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

The borough also announced the appointment of Karlene Hemerly Fluck as recreation manager. A Fountain Hill native, Fluck will oversee the program and its activities.

For information or to register, call Fountain Hill Borough Hall at 610-867-0301.

SUMMER PROGRAM: Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites has announced a series of new summer programs and events celebrating history, craftsmanship and America’s 250th anniversary.

HBMS also announced new America 250 tours, including “Bethlehem & the Revolution” and “Ales & Tales,” along with new Maker’s Retreat weekends in June and October offering hands-on classes in blacksmithing, pottery, jewelry making and other traditional crafts.

FOOD DRIVE: Organizers of the fifth annual Summer Harvest Food Drive will hold the monthlong collection in July to benefit food pantries in Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County, New Jersey.

Led by Tamie Swain of Bethlehem, the drive collected more than 6,000 pounds of nonperishable food for 15 pantries last year. Organizers hope to increase donations to 10,000 pounds this year.

Donations also will be collected during the Blast Furnace Blues Festival July 17-18 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem.

Information on volunteering, hosting a donation site or making a contribution is available at summerharvestfooddrive.com.

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.

CELTIC CONTESTS: The Celtic Cultural Alliance is inviting participants to enter several contests during the 39th Annual Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival, scheduled for Sept. 25-27 in downtown Bethlehem.

Contests include the Irish Soda Bread Muffin Baking Contest, sponsored by King Arthur Baking Company; the Celtic Poetry Contest, open to writers of all ages; and the popular Haggis Bowl, in which 15 contestants compete to eat a pound of haggis the fastest.

Contest details and entry information are available at celticfest.org. The Celtic Classic will feature Highland games, music, food and Celtic culture throughout the three-day festival.

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/

NORTHAMPTON HABITAT: After more than three years of hard work, perseverance, and adaptations, “Homes at Forks,”– a collaborative project being undertaken by Northampton County and Habitat for Humanity Lehigh Valley – has received final approval from Forks Township board of supervisors. The 12-acre development is located off Kesslersville Road near the Two T’s Family Entertainment Center and Braden Airpark in Forks Township.

This project will provide attainable housing for 25 families in need, a step forward in our goal of providing affordable housing options in the Lehigh Valley. In true Habitat for Humanity fashion, each future homeowner will contribute 250 hours of sweat equity in helping to build their home – a testament to the dedication and investment these families bring to their community.

LITTER CONTEST: The Pennsylvania Resources Council is accepting entries for its annual Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter Photo Contest through Oct. 31.

Open to amateur photographers, the contest invites participants to submit photos highlighting litter in Pennsylvania communities. Categories include students, adults, and new Before & After divisions recognizing cleanup efforts. First-place winners in each category will receive $500.

For contest rules and entry information, visit prc.org/what-we-do/lens-on-litter-contest or email lensonlitter@prc.org.

BIKE FESTIVAL: Bike Broad, a car-free community bike ride and festival, will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Bethlehem Rose Garden on Eighth Avenue.

Roads will reopen around 10 a.m., followed by a festival continuing until noon. The event is open to ages 4 and older.

Information and registration are available at lvcat.org/bike-broad.

10TH ANNIVERSARY: The National Museum of Industrial History will host a cocktail reception Nov. 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. to celebrate its 10th anniversary.

The gala will highlight a decade of public engagement and invites community participation through attendance, program advertising and donations for a silent auction. [10th Anniv ... la at NMIH | Outlook]

Additional details are available through the museum’s website.