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.

Current items

BETHLEHEM PALETTE CLUB: Members’ Juried Exhibition of Bethlehem Palette Club members’ art work, Jan. 5 to Feb. 13. Closing reception: 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 13. City Rotunda Gallery, 10 E. Church St. Open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays; closed weekends and holidays. Club membership open to artists and those interested in the arts. Visit www.bethlehempaletteclub.org

LEHIGH VALLEY PASSPORT TO HISTORY: Monthly virtual history series, 6:30 to 7 p.m. Third Tuesday of the month. Feb. 15, Black History. Visit www.facebook.com/LVPassporttoHistory/Post airing, episodes are posted on the Lehigh Valley Passport to History and Lehigh Valley With Love websites. For viewers who are unable to watch them live and to learn more, visit lvhistory.org and follow “Lehigh Valley Passport to History” on Facebook.

NIHM EXHIBIT: The Works of a Mechanical Genius: legacy of Bethlehem’s General Superintendent and Chief Engineer John Fritz. The innovative ironmaster, founder of the American Steel Industry, built and oversaw operations at the Bethlehem Iron Company from 1860-1893. Through October. National Museum of Industrial History. 602 E. Second St. Visit http://nmih.org/virtualmuseum; call 610-694-6644 for schedules. Hours, dates, timed ticket purchases, Covid-19 protocols and information: visit www.nmih.org/visit/admission-hours-and-directions/

CANCER SUPPORT: Community of the Greater Lehigh Valley launched on Jan. 31 a bi-monthly Image Recovery Program, sponsored by the Ryan Family Foundation. The program is designed to help women, men and children improve their body image and sense of self during and after cancer therapy. Topics include one-on-one support in; nutrition; fitness; post-surgical garment services; psychosocial support; and education focused on oral hygiene, skin care, hair care, holistic practices and other areas. Cancer survivors and those in treatment may register by calling 610-861-7555 or emailing hkelly@cancersupportglv.org

ZINZENDORF IN AMERICA: Free exhibit. Moravian Archives Bethlehem. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays (some exceptions for holidays, etc.) 41 W. Locust St. Information: 610 866-3255.

LEHIGH VALLEY ACTIVE LIFE (for seniors): Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22: Good Vibrations Chorus led by Nancy Shumaker. All singers welcome.

Thursdays, 9 to 10:30 a.m. February: “Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra” rehearsals with director George Fennell. For persons who know how to play an instrument. The orchestra performs at places throughout the Lehigh Valley.

Fridays, 9 to 11 a.m. Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25: “Elm Street Jazz” jazz band workshop led by Allan Meyerson. Join if you play an instrument and want to explore Jazz.

For information, call 610-437-3700. 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown.

HEALTH SCREENINGS: Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center currently offers sexual health screenings for HIV and Hepatitis C through a partnership with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), and now, Allentown Health Bureau has added screening for syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia every first and third Tuesday of the month from 4 to 6 p.m. at Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center, located at 522 West Maple Street in Allentown. The number to call for an appointment is 610-437-7760

PHILY GARDEN SHOW: The Philly Home + Garden Show returns to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks for three days only from Friday, Feb. 25 to 27. Attendees will find new inspiration, innovative products, helpful tips, and amazing deals in remodeling, home improvements, décor, and outdoor spaces with opportunities to connect with hundreds of home and garden experts.

If interested in attending the Philly Home + Garden Show or speaking with one of the show representatives, please contact Jennifer Sherlock at jsherlock@jennacommunications.com or Rachel Velez at rachel@jennacommunications.com.

Wednesday, February 2

Cops ‘n Kids Reading Room. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Age three 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.

BAPL Book sale - full indoor in basement of the Main Library; capacity limit of 50 shoppers at a time due to COVID protocols. Noon to 8 p.m. 11 W. Church St. Most credit / debit cards accepted. Information: visit www.bapl.org/events/book-sale-feb-2022/

Thursday, February 3

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

Saturday, February 5

BAPL Book sale - full indoors in basement of the Main Library; capacity limit of 50 shoppers at a time due to COVID protocols. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 11 W. Church St. Most credit / debit cards accepted. Information: visit www.bapl.org/events/book-sale-feb-2022/

Tuesday, February 8

Bridge players, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Details, information: call 610-867-4681.

Wednesday, February 9

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

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