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.

News briefs

FREEDOM BANQUET: The Bethlehem NAACP will hold its 77th annual Freedom Banquet at 2 p.m. March 27 at the Green Pond Country Club, 3604 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem.

Attorney Maraleen Shields of Allentown will be the guest speaker. “2022: A Year for Enlightenment” honorees are Liberty High School Principal Dr. Harrison Bailey and and Bethlehem NAACP youth director Tomacene Nickens.

Reservation deadline is March 5. Email emlanelee@gamil.com or call 610-866-2078.

ERIN GO BRAUGH: A week-long St. Patrick’s Day celebration will be held March 12 to 19 in downtown Historic Bethlehem. There will be Celtic-inspired, food, cocktail trail, Irish Gnomes and a scavenger hunt.

The Beth-lum Go Bragh Cocktail for adults age 21 and older has various registration times available. Passport holders will sample St. Patrick’s Day-inspired cocktails from various restaurants and merchants and vote for their favorite for a chance to win the Pot o’ Gold.

The Lucky Leprechaun Card Photo Contest: Snap pics when an an item from each group is located and upload items on the webpage to win a prize.

Follow the Irish Gnomes limericks clue sheet, snap a selfie and upload it to the Heart of Bethlehem Facebook or Instagram pages, using the hashtag #IrishGnomesinBethlehem and win a prize.

For information, instructions: visit https://getdowntownbethlehem.com/bethlum-go-bragh/

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. 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.

POOL STAFF NEEDED: Are you at least 16 years old? Do you want to have a great summer? Become a member of the City of Bethlehem pool staff. Apply to be a lifeguard ($12 per hour) or pool cashier ($10 per hour) at one of the city’s five city pools. No lifeguard certification necessary. Certifications provided free to successful applicants. Contact the City of Bethlehem Recreation Bureau for more information: email at recreation@bethlehem-pa.gov or call 610-865-7081.

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.

Thursday, March 3

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.

Friday, March 4

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, March 5

Mac & Mocktails trail. Mac and cheese samplings and mocktails. Noon to 5 p.m. Historic District. Register in advance. Arrive at the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce’s office, 74 W. Broad St., suite 240, for a passport and map. Upon completion of the sampling and mocktail trail, vote for your favorite. One mac and cheese voter and one mocktail voter will receive a $100 Downtown Bethlehem Gift Certificate. For information and to register, visit https://getdowntownbethlehem.com/mac-mocktails/

Tuesday, March 8

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.

Wednesday, March 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

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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