Happenings
DEC. 10
• Cupcake-decorating program for children (with Blondie’s Rebecca Zukowski-Gillespie), 6 p.m., at Public Library of Catasauqua, 302 Bridge St. Information and registration (required): 610-264-4151
• Christmas craft (for adults), 6 p.m., at Northampton Area Public Library, 1615 Laubach Ave. Information and registration (required): 610-262-7537
• Holiday chorus concert, 7 p.m., in the gymnasium of Moore Elementary School, 2835 Mountain View Drive, Bath
• Arts and crafts group, 9-11:30 a.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information and cost: 610-437-3700
• Good Vibrations Chorus concert, 9:30-11:30 a.m., in the Trexler Room of Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information and registration: 610-437-3700
• Cards and games, 11:30 a.m., in the Trexler Room of Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: 610-437-3700
• Pinochle, 7 p.m., in the Trexler Room of Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information and cost: 610-437-3700
DEC. 11
• Coplay Recreation & Welfare Association’s food bank is open, 8:30-10 a.m., on the lower level of Coplay Borough Hall, 98 S. Fourth St.
• Gentle chair yoga, 9:30-10:30 a.m., at Whitehall Lifestyle Center, 2301 Pine St., West Catasauqua. The class will continue Tuesdays and Thursdays until Dec. 27. Information, registration and cost: 610-437-3700
• Tai Chi exercise, 12:30-1:30 p.m., at Whitehall Lifestyle Center, 2301 Pine St., West Catasauqua. The class will continue Tuesdays and Fridays until Dec. 21. Information, registration and cost: 610-437-3700
• Crochet group meeting, 6 p.m., at Northampton Area Public Library, 1615 Laubach Ave. Information: 610-262-7537
• Holiday orchestra and band concert, 7 p.m., in the gymnasium of Moore Elementary School, 2835 Mountain View Drive, Bath
• Siegfried Elementary School concert, 7 p.m., in the auditorium of Northampton Area High School, 1619 Laubach Ave.
• Governor Wolf Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m., on the GWHS campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, East Allen Township. Information: govwolf.org
• Quilting and sewing, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: 610-437-3700
• Drop-in studio arts, 9-11:30 a.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information, registration and cost: 610-437-3700
• Cribbage, 1-5 p.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: 610-437-3700
• Mah Jongg, 1-5 p.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: 610-437-3700
• Latin salsa band practice, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: 610-437-3700
DEC. 12
• Book sale, during regular hours, at Northampton Area Public Library, 1615 Laubach Ave. The sale will continue until Dec. 15. Information: 610-262-7537
• Strength training, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at Whitehall Lifestyle Center, 2301 Pine St., West Catasauqua. The class will continue Wednesdays and Fridays until Dec. 28. Information, registration and cost: 610-437-3700
• Christmas party (for Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 members), 11 a.m. (doors open), at Northampton Banquet & Event Center, 1601 Laubach Ave. Those planning to attend must have a ticket.
• Holiday family story and craft time, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., at Whitehall Township Public Library, 3700 Mechanicsville Road. The event will continue Dec. 19. Information: 610-432-4339
• Gingerbread house event (for teens), 3 p.m., at Northampton Area Public Library, 1615 Laubach Ave. Information and registration (required): 610-262-7537
• Winter band concert, 7-8 p.m., at Catasauqua Middle School, 850 Pine St.
• Zephyr Elementary School holiday band and chorus concert, 7-8 p.m., in the auditorium of Whitehall High School, 3800 Mechanicsville Road. Snow date is Dec. 17.
• Holiday band and orchestra concert, 7 p.m., at George Wolf Elementary School, 300 Allen St., Bath
• Arts and crafts group, 9-11:30 a.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information and cost: 610-437-3700
• S.A.G.E. (Senior Activities for Growth and Enrichment), noon-2 p.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: 610-437-3700
• Movie: “Overboard,” 12:15 p.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information and cost: 610-437-3700
• Karaoke, 12:30-2:30 p.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: 610-437-3700
• Chair balance, 1:15-2:15 p.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. The class will continue Wednesdays and Fridays until Dec. 28. Information, registration and cost: 610-437-3700
• Diamond painting, 2-4 p.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information, registration and cost: 610-437-3700
DEC. 13
• Gentle chair yoga, 9:30-10:30 a.m., at Whitehall Lifestyle Center, 2301 Pine St., West Catasauqua. The class will continue Tuesdays and Thursdays until Dec. 27. Information, registration and cost: 610-437-3700
• Storytime and crafts with Miss Veronica, 11 a.m., at Coplay Public Library, 49 S. Fifth St. Information: 610-262-7351
• Holiday mixer and movie night (organized by Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce and Roxy Theatre), 6-7 p.m. (mixer) and 7:30 p.m. (“Holiday Inn”), at the theater, 2004 Main St., Northampton. Bring a nonperishable food item, which will be donated to Northampton Area Food Bank, for admission.
• Holiday chorus concert, 7 p.m., at George Wolf Elementary School, 300 Allen St., Bath
• Holiday band and orchestra concert, 7 p.m., at Lehigh Elementary School, 800 Blue Mountain Drive, Walnutport
• Quilting and sewing, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: 610-437-3700
• Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra practice, 9-10:30 a.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: 610-437-3700
• Knit and chat, 9-11 a.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: 610-437-3700
DEC. 14
• Strength training, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at Whitehall Lifestyle Center, 2301 Pine St., West Catasauqua. The class will continue Wednesdays and Fridays until Dec. 28. Information, registration and cost: 610-437-3700
• Tai Chi exercise, 12:30-1:30 p.m., at Whitehall Lifestyle Center, 2301 Pine St., West Catasauqua. The class will continue Tuesdays and Fridays until Dec. 21. Information, registration and cost: 610-437-3700
• Holiday chorus concert, 7 p.m., at Northampton Area High School, 1619 Laubach Ave.
• Block shoot (.22 caliber) and ham raffle, 7-10 p.m., at Point Phillips Rod & Gun Club, 1035 Smith Gap Road, Moore Township. Information and cost: 610-837-0310
• Jazz band workshop, 9-10 a.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: 610-437-3700
• Drop-in studio arts, 9-11:30 a.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information, registration and cost: 610-437-3700
• Opera: “The Pearl Fishers” by Georges Bizet, 12:45-4 p.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information, registration and cost: 610-437-3700
• Life sharing discussion group, 1-3 p.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: 610-437-3700
• Chair balance, 1:15-2:15 p.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. The class will continue Wednesdays and Fridays until Dec. 28. Information, registration and cost: 610-437-3700
• Scrabble, 1:30 p.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: 610-437-3700
• Pinochle, 7 p.m., in the Trexler Room of Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information and cost: 610-437-3700
DEC. 15
• Breakfast with Santa, 9 a.m.-noon, at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1900 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Allentown. Information and registration (required): 610-865-3603
• Breakfast with Santa, 9 a.m. (doors open), at Commitment to Family and Community, 165 Cherry St., Coplay. Information, cost and tickets: 610-262-5956
• Christmas cookie and baked goods sale, 9 a.m.-noon, in the Harry Large Common Room of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1900 Pennsylvania Ave., Allentown. Information: 610-865-3603, saec@ptd.net or standrewsbethlehem.org
• Open house, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at Coplay Public Library, 49 S. Fifth St. Free movies will be shown during this time: “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” 11 a.m., and “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” 1 p.m.
• Holiday model railroad display (built by Explorer Scouts of Model Railroad Explorer Post 101), noon-4 p.m., in room 201 of Coplay Borough Hall, 98 S. Fourth St. The event will continue noon-4 p.m. Dec. 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30 and Jan. 5 and 6, 2019, and 6-9 p.m. Dec. 20 and 27 and Jan. 3, 2019. Information: Richard Lobach at 610-965-2598 or Michael Busch at 610-440-1875
• Governor Wolf Historical Society Museum is open, 1-3 p.m., on the GWHS campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, East Allen Township. Information: govwolf.org
• Festival of Trees, 4-9 p.m., at the red barn above the north parking lot of Bethany Wesleyan Church, 675 Blue Mountain Drive, Cherryville. Information: 610-767-1239 or bethanywes.org
• Tree-lighting celebration (organized by Kreidersville Covered Bridge Association), 4:30 p.m., Covered Bridge Road, Kreidersville
• Live nativity, 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 575 Grape St., Fullerton. Information: 610-264-8421, stjohnsuccfullerton.org or on Facebook
• Mistletoe Nights: Who’s Naughty or Nice? burlesque show, 8-11 p.m., at Gas House Dance Hall, 311 Front St., Catasauqua
• Dance with music by King Henry and Jacob, 7-10 p.m., in the Trexler Room at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information and cost: 610-437-3700
DEC. 16
• Breakfast, 8 a.m.-noon, at Lappawinzo Fish & Game, 25 Lappawinzo Road, Allen Township
• All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet, 9 a.m.-noon, at the Catty Club, 226 Pine St., Catasauqua
• Cookie sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company, 2718 Mountain View Drive, Moore Township. Information and cost: Stacy at 610-837-3465
• Christmas parade (organized by Coplay Sports), 10 a.m., around Coplay Borough. Snow/rain dates are Dec. 22 and 23.
• Christmas cantata, during the 10:15 a.m. service, at Salem United Church of Christ, 2218 Community Drive, Moore Township. Information: 610-759-1652
• “The Christmas Carol - Special Report” (performed by Sunday school classes), during the 10:30 a.m. service, at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3355 MacArthur Road, Hokendauqua
• Santa Is Coming to Town toy giveaway (for boys and girls ages 2-12, while supplies last), noon-5 p.m., at Modern Gents Barber & Lounge, 1492 Main St., North Catasauqua. Information: Danny Rodriguez at 484-226-5424
• Holiday model railroad display (built by Explorer Scouts of Model Railroad Explorer Post 101), noon-4 p.m., in room 201 of Coplay Borough Hall, 98 S. Fourth St. The event will continue noon-4 p.m. Dec. 22, 23, 29 and 30 and Jan. 5 and 6, 2019, and 6-9 p.m. Dec. 20 and 27 and Jan. 3, 2019. Information: Richard Lobach at 610-965-2598 or Michael Busch at 610-440-1875
• Service of hope, 4 p.m., at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Mickleys, 2918 MacArthur Road, Hokendauqua. Information: 610-821-8725
• Pinochle, 1:30 p.m., in the Trexler Room of Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information and cost: 610-437-3700
DEC. 17
• Christmas items sale (50 percent off), during regular business hours, at Catasauqua Community Thrift Shop, 113 Bridge St. The sale will continue until Dec. 22.
• Veterans outreach program (organized by state Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-133rd), 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at McNeill’s office, 1080 Schadt Ave., Whitehall. A representative from the American Legion will continue to be in McNeill’s office on the third Monday of the month, unless otherwise noted. Information and to schedule an appointment: 610-266-1273
• Noah’s Ark animal workshop (stuffed toy reindeer), 6 p.m., at Public Library of Catasauqua, 302 Bridge St. Information, registration (required) and cost: 610-264-4151
• Open mic and jam night, 6:30 p.m., at Whitehall Township Public Library, 3700 Mechanicsville Road. Information: 610-432-4339
• Good Vibrations Chorus practice, 9:30-11 a.m., at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: 610-437-3700
• Cards and games, 11:30 a.m., in the Trexler Room of Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: 610-437-3700
• Pinochle, 7 p.m., in the Trexler Room of Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: 610-437-3700