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.

Community briefs

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.

BETHLEHEM PALETTE CLUB: 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.

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 explores the life and legacy of an innovative ironmaster who has been touted as a founder of the American Steel Industry, alongside names like Andrew Carnegie. Fritz built and oversaw 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. 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/

LEHIGH VALLEY PASSPORT TO HISTORY: Monthly virtual history series from 6:30 to 7 p.m., third Tuesday of the month through Dec. 20, www.facebook.com/LVPassporttoHistory/

Next program: Black History Feb. 15. After airing, episodes will be posted on the Lehigh Valley Passport to History and Lehigh Valley With Love websites. Visit lvgistory.org and/ or follow “Lehigh Valley Passport to History” on Facebook.

LV ACTIVE LIFE CANCELLATION: All dances for January 2022 cancelled due to COVID. At the time of this printing, there is no decision for the February 2022 schedule. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org

IRISH HERITAGE EVENT: ArtsQuest is proud to present Sláinte, a celebration of Irish heritage March 17 through 20. This new four-day experience is being produced in partnership with Bethlehem’s Donegal Square/McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub.

Fiddles and whiskey will take center stage for four days during this festival focused on the music and traditions of the Emerald Isle. With several bands coming over from Ireland and traditional food and whiskey pairings supervised by Neville Gardner, owner and operator of Donegal Square/McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar, Sláinte will be an immersive experience taking the usual St. Patrick’s Day festivities to the next level.

Tickets for individual days and events, including VIP single malt whiskey tastings and a Sunday Irish Breakfast, will go on sale in the coming weeks. The festival, taking place at SteelStacks on the SouthSide of Bethlehem, will also feature a fiddle competition and musical performances. Confirmed bands include the traditional Irish music group Lúnasa and Irish folk band The Jeremiahs. A full lineup will be announced soon.

Festival passes are on sale now on steelstacks.org. These festival passes include admission to all musical performances. Single day passes and tickets to VIP food and whiskey events will be released soon.

SOUPER BOWL RESCHEDULED: ArtsQuest’s Souper Bowl XII has been rescheduled for March 13. The annual culinary experience will still follow the same schedule and take place from noon - 3 p.m., in the ArtsQuest Center’s Musikfest Café, presented by Yuengling.

Tickets will be available for purchase on steelstacks.org. These passes will include early entry into the venue, a free drink ticket for any Yuengling beer, wine from Franklin Hills Vineyards, or a soft drink, plus automatic entry into a VIP only raffle for a chance to win a yearlong pass to the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas and a Yuengling beer cooler.

Wednesday, January 19

Cops ‘n’ Kids Reading Room. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Age 3 and up. Masks are mandatory. For information: visit www.lvcopsnkidslv.org; weather-related,groups or conducting a book drive: call 610-861-5526. Closed when Northampton Community College is closed.

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, January 20

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

Wednesday, January 26

Cops ‘n’ Kids Reading Room. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Age 3 and up. Masks are mandatory. For information, visit www.lvcopsnkidslv.org

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, January 27

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.

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.