A full calendar appears on the Bethlehem Press website, 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.

News briefs

BETHLEHEM ROTUNDA EXHIBIT: “A Unique Reality”, oil and watercolor paintings by Elena Shackleton, Feb. 16 to March 29. Opening reception: 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 27. The L.V. artist is president of The Lehigh Art Alliance and is active in mentoring artists of all ages and levels. The exhibition is sponsored by the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission. Visit www.bfac-lv.com. Face masks must be worn and all CDC Covid regulations will be enforced. City Rotunda Gallery, 10 E. Church St. Open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays; closed weekends and holidays.

LEHIGH VALLEY PASSPORT TO HISTORY: Monthly virtual history series, 6:30 to 7 p.m. Third Tuesday of the month through Dec. 20. March 15: Women’s History. Visit www.facebook.com/LVPassporttoHistory/. Episodes are posted on the Lehigh Valley Passport to History and Lehigh Valley With Love websites. Visit lvgistory.org

THE 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

NMIH 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.

A Lehigh & New England Railroad motor car is on display through the end of March at the National Museum of Industrial History, 620 E. Second St. There are plans to make the model 40B speeder car operational. Contributions to help fund the preservation of the car may be made via a donation box at the exhibit in the museum or by contacting the museum.

HEALTH SCREENINGS: Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center and partner Lehigh Valley Health Network hold sexual health screenings for HIV and Hepatitis C; additionally, Allentown Health Bureau holds screenings 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, 522 W. Maple St., Allentown. Call for an appointment: 610-437-7760

PHILLY GARDEN SHOW: The Philly Home + Garden Show, Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, Feb. 25 through 27. Innovative products, tips, remodeling, home improvements, decor and outdoor spaces, home and garden experts. Visit https://phillyhomeandgarden.com

BETHLEHEM’S NAACP and MRS. ESTHER M. LEE: Black History Month exhibition to celebrate the legacy of Mrs. Lee, the current president of Bethlehem’s NAACP. Through Feb. 28. Talk and presentation by archivist M. Rayah Levy. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 25. Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, 427 N. New St. Donations benefit Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites and the Esther M. Lee African American Heritage Center. Visit https://historicbethlehem.org/design-after-dark

CELTIC CULTURAL ALLIANCE 12th ON THE 12th! invites all organizations, teams and businesses to participate in the 12th annual Parade of Shamrocks at 1 p.m. March 12 in downtown Bethlehem. Parade registrations will be accepted through Feb. 28; visit www.celticfest.org to sign up. The parade begins at Fifth Avenue and West Broad Street and proceeds east on Broad Street, turns right on to Main Street and heads south on Main Street to the area under the Hill-to-Hill Bridge.The parade will be shown live on Astound Broadband and will be available on video on demand.Visit info@celticfest.org for information and to register.

Wednesday, February 16

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.

Wednesday, February 23

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.

Thursday, Feb. 17 to Sunday, Feb. 20

Kitchen Chronicles: real-life mother and daughter Mary Wright and Katie Willmorth explore themes of legacy, magic, the miracle of Cool Whip, the kitchen sink and pretty much everything. 8 p.m. Feb. 17, 18, 19 and 2 p.m. Feb. 20. Touchstone Theatre. 321 E. Fourth St. Visit www.touchstone.org for information and tickets.

Thursday, February 17

Lehigh Valley Active Life: “Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra” rehearsals with director George Fennell. 9 to 10:30 a.m. For persons who know how to play an instrument. The orchestra performs at places throughout the Lehigh Valley. 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information.

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, February 18

Lehigh Valley Active Life: “Elm Street Jazz” Jazz band workshop led by Allan Meyerson. 9-11 a.m. Join if you play an instrument and want to explore Jazz. 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown. For information, call 610-437-3700.

Monday, February 21

Adult Canvas Painting “Snowy Owl”, 16 X 20 canvas, supplies and instruction included. Wear old clothes. Noon to 2 p.m. Cost. Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road. Register 24 hours in advance; visit https://bethlehemtownship.org/btcc/index.html?scrollto=news

Tuesday, February 22

Lehigh Valley Active Life: Good Vibrations Chorus led by Nancy Shumaker. All singers welcome. 9:30 to 11 a.m. 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information.

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

Wednesday, February 23

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

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