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. Masks may be required. Check websites and social media as available.

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ARTSQUEST GUIDELINES: ArtsQuest is using 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.

BETHLEHEM PALETTE CLUB: Member’s Juried Exhibition of Bethlehem Palette Club members’ art work from Jan. 5 to Feb. 13. A closing reception will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 13. The Bethlehem City Hall Rotunda Gallery, located at 10 E. Church; is open to the public weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed weekends and holidays. Club membership is open to artists and those interested in the arts. Visit www.bethlehempaletteclub.org

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.

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 marks the 200 anniversary of the birth of industrial pioneer and mechanical genius, John Fritz. The display closes in October 2022. National Museum of Industrial History. 602 E. Second St. Visit http://nmih.org/virtualmuseum; call 610-694-6644 for schedules. NMIH museum is open. For hours and dates, timed ticket purchases, information about mask requirements, social distancing protocols and more, visit https://www.nmih.org/visit/admission-hours-and-directions/

Wednesday, January 5

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.

Member’s Juried Exhibition of Bethlehem Palette Club members’ art work through Feb. 13. Closing reception: 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 13. The Bethlehem City Hall Rotunda Gallery, 10 E. Church; open to the public 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays; closed weekends and holidays. Club membership is open to artists and those interested in the arts. Information: visit www.bethlehempaletteclub.org.

Thursday, January 6

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.

Friday, January 7

Registration deadline for free bowl of soup courtesy of Traditions of Hanover from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at 5300 Northgate Drive. Must register by Jan. 7. Choose one: asopao de pollo (chicken and rice stew) or Italian wedding soup or New England clam chowder and homemade bread. Call 610-882-0400.

Saturday, January 8

Mac & Mocktails trail, noon to 5 p.m. Historic District. Information, registration: https://getdowntownbethlehem.com/mac-mocktails/ and receive confirmation, start at Bethlehem Chamber office, 74 W. Broad St., suite 240 for passport and map, go to locations and pickup samples

Tuesday, January 11

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

Wednesday, January 12

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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