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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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.

NEW NIHM EXHIBIT: A new exhibit focusing on Bethlehem’s General Superintendent and Chief Engineer John Fritz is now on display at the National Museum of Industrial History. The Works of a Mechanical Genius: The Legacy of John Fritz explores the life and legacy of an innovative ironmaster who has been touted as founder of the American steel industry, alongside names like Andrew Carnegie. Fritz built and oversaw the operations at the Bethlehem Iron Company from 1860-1893. The Bethlehem Iron Works is described in engineering journals of the day as, “one of the most famous enterprises in the world - the Mecca of engineer-pilgrims from abroad and the pride and pattern of American practice.”

The exhibit marks the 200 Anniversary of the birth of industrial pioneer and mechanical genius, John Fritz. The display closes October 2022. National Museum of Industrial History. 602 E. Second St. Visit http://nmih.org/virtualmuseum; call 610-694-6644 for schedules.

Wednesday, December 15

Adult Bible study, 11 a.m. Women’s Ministries, 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. https://static.secure.website/wscfus/10371903/10241164/member-brochure-2019.pdf

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

December 16 to 19

Christmas City Follies XXII, Touchstone Theatre’s vaudeville. 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. Additional performances: 2 p.m. Dec. 18, 19. Information, tickets: visit www.touchstone.org/events/christmas-city-follies-xxii/

Huts on Main 2020, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main St. Colonial Industrial Quarter shopping, putz, art, photo ops, live music, food trucks, winter bar, activities, illuminations. Thursday, Friday: 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday: 2 to 8 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 459 Old York Road. Information, tickets: https://store.historicbethlehem.org/2020-christmas-in-the-quarter/?utm_source=HBMS&;utm_medium=CITQ%20Ticket%20Page&utm_campaign=CITQ

To December 17

Northampton Community College’s Alumni Association annual Craft Fair online. Forty-five-plus crafters. Hand-crafted items, seasonal goods, jewelry, wood decor, accessories, pet treats, gourmet chocolates, foods, more. Visit www.northampton.edu/virtualcraftfair

Friday, December 17

Lehigh Valley Charter HS for the Arts (Charter Arts) 2021 Winter Instrumental Concert, with guitar, percussion and wind ensembles and orchestra. Selections include Diamond Tide by Viet Cuong, Scheherazade by Rimsky-Korsakov, Waves Obsidian by Harry Stafylakis and arrangements of Dave Brubek’s Blue Rondo a La Turk and Married Life from the film, “Up.” 7 p.m. School theatre, 321 E. Third St. Masks are required. Information, tickets (also at the door): visit www.charterarts.org/event/winter-instrumental-concert-4/

Saturday, December 18

Wreaths Across America to honor veterans. Show up and show your support. Noon. Green Meadow Fountain Hill Cemetary, 1121 Graham St. Fountain Hill, 18015

Free parking. Lehigh Valley Health Network is sponsoring free two-hour parking in Downtown Bethlehem on Saturdays during the holiday season. Green bags that read “Free 2-Hour Parking / Happy Holidays from Lehigh Valley Health Network” will cover 280 meters around Historic Bethlehem Main Street and the SouthSide Arts District. Please move your car after two hours. Meter limits will be enforced.

December 18, 19

Horse-Drawn Trolley Rides on the half hour, 5 and 9 p.m. Payrow Plaza, 10 E. Church St. Call 1-800-360-8687

Sunday, December 19

Storytime and locomotive experience and a reading of several classic holiday stories with Conductor Ken, then climb aboard the Museum’s restored 1941 Whitcomb locomotive in the outdoor Foundry Park for a photo op. 1:30 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 21

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

Wednesday, December 22

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

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