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.

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TOYS FOR TOTS COLLECTION: The Bethlehem Area School District’s transportation department will be collecting new and unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots and non-perishable food items for the Bethlehem Area School District’s food drive Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. Look for the school bus in the Bethlehem Square parking lot on Linden Street/Route 191 between those hours to make your donations.

ARTSQUEST GUIDELINES: ArtsQuest has a number of best practices and procedures based on guidelines from the CDC, City of Bethlehem and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Visit artsquest.org/safety to view current health and safety guidelines.

4-H SEEDLING SALE: The Northampton County 4-H program is once again sponsoring the annual seedling tree and fruit tree sale. The sale benefits the 4-H youth in the county and supports various programs throughout the year, including camps, fairs, trips, the annual achievement banquet and other club activities. For order forms call or email the Penn State Extension - Northampton County Office. Deadline: Feb. 1, 2022.

Wednesday, December 8

Adult Bible study, 11 a.m. Women’s Ministries, Thanksgiving Worship, ages 14 and older 1 p.m. Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681 for details

Thursday, December 9

Chair Exercises: 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., Thanksgiving Worship, 10:45 a.m. Seniors 50 and up Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681 for details.

Friday, December 10

Adult 16 x 20 canvas holiday tree painting. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Register at least 24 hours in advance. Cost. Instruction and supplies are included in cost. Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road. Call 610-332-1900.

Kids Paint Party. Paint a festive snowman on a 16 x 20 canvas. 5 to 6 p.m. Register at least 24 hours in advance. Cost. Instruction and supplies are included in cost. Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road. Call 610-332-1900.

Saturday, December 11

See the mechanically restored Corliss steam engine, the most powerful operating water works steam engine in North America, in action. 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. National Museum of Industrial History, 511 E. Third St. For information, hours and and dates, visit info@nmih.org or call 610-694-6644

Tuesday, December 14

Bridge players, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681 for details.

Wednesday, December 15

Adult Bible study, 11 a.m. Women’s Ministries, Thanksgiving Worship, ages 14 and older 1 p.m. Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681 for details.

Thursday, December 16

Bethlehem Garden Club. Doors open 12:30 p.m. Business meeting: 1 p.m. Program: 1:30 p.m. Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Road. Visit https://static.secure.website/wscfus/10371903/10241164/member-brochure-2019.pdf

Chair Exercises: 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., Thanksgiving Worship, 10:45 a.m. Seniors 50 and up Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681 for details.

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