Around Town
Following the directives established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to limit public gatherings, several of the following meetings / activities might be changed, canceled, streamed or online. Check websites and social media as available.
Bethlehem Area Public Library, 11 E. Church St. Visit www.bapl.org/events/categories/virtual-events/. Buildings are open. General information: visit www.bapl.org (main) or at www.facebook.com/paBAPL or www.bapl.org/ssmain.htm (south side).
NMIH museum is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday. For timed ticket purchases, information about mask requirements, social distancing protocols and more, visit www.nmih.org.
Digital and virtual events
Banana Factory online digital exhibitions and more: www.bananafactory.org.
Bethlehem Area Public Library: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsuAN4Af6kv3jQl1us_WkWQ/featured for a variety of items. Bethlehem Area Public Library, 11 E. Church St. Visit www.bapl.org/events/categories/virtual-events/. Buildings are open. General information: visit www.bapl.org (main) or at www.facebook.com/paBAPL or www.bapl.org/ssmain.htm (south side). You Tube channel: visit www.youtube.com/channel/UCsuAN4Af6kv3jQl1us_WkWQ/featured
Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites digital programming: visit https://historicbethlehem.org or call 610-882-0450.
National Museum of Industrial History virtual museum, 602 E. Second St. Visit http://nmih.org/virtualmuseum; call 610-694-6644 for schedules.
through Sunday, August 29- Machines of Interest: two dozen original prints by photographer Stephen Mallon. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E Second St. Information: visit www.nmih.org/machines-of-interest/
The Bethlehem Press calendar listings are, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of printing. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information submitted by external parties.
Wednesday, April 21
Adult Bible study & Soup for lunch,11 a.m. It’s for the Birds! Women’s Ministries, 1 p.m. Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681 for details.
Thursday April 22
Tom Respasch on his United Nations experience, seniors 50 and up, 10:45 a.m. Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681 for details.
Women and Teens of the Year awards. 5 p.m. Bethlehem YWCA. Visit www.ywcabethlehem.org for information.
Saturday, April 24
Free food boxes, perishable and non-perishable items, 10 a.m. until food is gone. CrossPoint, 1414 Pennsylvania Ave. Visit www.crosspoint.life or call 610-866-1388.
Marvine -Pembroke Community Cleanup, near elementary school. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Contact ccordova@basdschools.org
STEAM21 Dinner, 6 to 9 p.m. Steel Stacks - ArtsQuest Center. Business casual. Limited seating. Businesses, media, educators, supporters of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Makers (STEAM) and electronic entertainment industry. Benefits the August 2021 STEAMFest. Sponsorship includes entry and dinner for two, entertainment, logo on presentation and special mention at opening remarks. Tickets: visit www.eventbrite.com/e/steamfest21-discovery-dinner-tickets-142888719005
Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25:
Rise and Fall of Bethlehem Steel tours, 1 p.m. capped at 10 people per tour; must wear masks and maintain social distancing. Visitor Center, SteelStacks, 711 E. First St. Information, tickets: visit www.steelstacks.org/event/10323/rise--fall-of-bethlehem-steel-tour/; for National Museum of Industrial History combo tickets, visit www.nmih.org.
Sunday, April 25
Free Sundays in person from 1 to 4 p.m. Scavengers, tours, story times, interactive room and activities (vary by dates). Time reservations recommended. Guidelines: must wear a face mask over nose and mouth, observe six foot distancing, sanitizing hands after sharing craft materials, staying home if a member of your household is feverish or experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Free Sundays at Home e-blast sent to your inbox each Sunday. Kemerer Museum, Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites. Visit https://historicbethlehem.org/programs/free-sundays/
Monday, April 26 through May 2
South Side Bethlehem 2021 Restaurant Week. Fixed menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at specified restaurants. Some offer a curbside menu as well. SouthSide Arts District, 324 S. New St. Visit https://southsideartsdistrict.com/
Tuesday, April 27
Bridge players, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681 for details.
Wednesday April 28
Adult Bible study & Soup for lunch,11 a.m. How to make a House a Home, Women’s Ministries, 1 p.m. Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681 for details.
The Bethlehem Press calendar listings are, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of printing. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information submitted by external parties.