The stories of Jesus were told orally for years before they were written down in the Gospels. The Rev. Todd Fennell will tell the stories of Jesus’ last week from Mark’s Gospel 7:30 p.m. Good Friday, April 19, at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 19th Street and Lincoln Avenue.

A freewill offering will be received.

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The 67th annual Festival of Bands will be held 2:30 p.m. April 28 in the auditorium of Northampton Area High School, 1619 Laubach Ave. The event, featuring the Allentown, Marine, Municipal and Pioneer bands, will present a pops concert with music from the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s. The NAHS jazz ensemble will be a special guest.

Enjoy selections from The Association, Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Journey, Queen and The Beatles.

Admission is free. All freewill offerings collected will benefit Lehigh Valley children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

For more information, visit festivalofbands.org.

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Wheels on the Canal will be held 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 18 at Canal Street Park.

Rain date is May 19.

Anything with wheels is welcome to take part in this car show.

The event will also include a craft and vendor fair.

Proceeds will benefit Mission 22 and Blue Star Mothers.

For registration, cost and other information, email wheelsonthecanal@gmail.com or visit the group’s Facebook page, Wheels on the Canal.

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