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 news

IRISH HERITAGE EVENT: ArtsQuest presentS Sláinte, a celebration of Irish heritage Thursday, March 17, through 20. This new four-day experience is being produced in partnership with Bethlehem’s Donegal Square/McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub. The four-day festival will feature traditional whiskey and Guinness tastings, along with authentic Irish fare and a Sunday Irish breakfast. Admission to these events can be purchased now at steelstacks.org, with select discounted rates and presales for ArtsQuest members and Circle donors.

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 people improve their body image and sense of self during and after cancer therapy. Topics: 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.

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.

Lehigh & New England Railroad motor car display through the end of March at the National Museum of Industrial History, 620 E. Second St. NMIH 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: sexual health screenings for HIV and Hepatitis C; Allentown Health Bureau: screenings for syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia. First and third Tuesday of the month, 4 to 6 p.m. Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center, 522 W. Maple St., Allentown. Call for 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

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

BETHLEHEM’S NAACP and MRS. ESTHER M. LEE: Black History Month exhibit to celebrate Bethlehem’s NAACP president Mrs. Lee. 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 organizations, teams and businesses to participate in the 12th annual Parade of Shamrocks, 1 p.m. March 12, downtown Bethlehem. Registrations accepted through Feb. 28; visit www.celticfest.org to sign up. Parade begins at Fifth Avenue and W. Broad Street, proceeds east on Broad Street, turns right on to Main Street and heads south to the area under the Hill-to-Hill Bridge. 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 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.

Thursday, February 24

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 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

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.

Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society exhibit opening, Another American’s Autobiography: Petrucci Family Foundation’s Collection of African American Art selections. Through July 10. Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St., Easton. Visit https://lvhistory.org/events/for hours and dates.

Friday, February 25

Mrs. Esther M. Lee: A Pillar in the Branch of Bethlehem’s NAACP, presentation by archivist M. Rayah Levy. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Black History Month exhibit celebrates Mrs. Lee, president of Bethlehem’s NAACP. Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, 427 N. New St. Visit https://historicbethlehem.org/design-after-dark/ for more information.

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 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Saturday, February 26

Cops ‘n Kids Reading Room. Story: Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathman. City of Bethlehem police officer Isaiah Burton and Bean (his German Shorthair Pointer dog). 10 a.m. to noon. Age five and up. Masks are mandatory. Must pre-register; visit lvcops-n-kids@att.net for more information.

Sunday, February 27

Opening reception: “A Unique Reality”: 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 27. Oil and watercolor paintings by Elena Shackleton, Feb. 16 to March 29. 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.

Tuesday, March 1

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 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

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

Civil War Roundtable, Eastern Pennsylvania, Lehigh Brigade. “Myths and Meanings of the Civil War” presented by Randall Miller. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Center 100 Hotel, (formerly the Holiday Inn), 7735 Adrianne Drive, Breinigsville. Call 610-253-4549, email Duffysocwk@aol.com or visit www.cwrteasternpa.org. For zoom meetings, information and registration, visit www.cwrteasternpa.org/calendar-1

Wednesday, March 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.

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