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FREE UKRAINE CALLS: Service Electric Cable TV and Communications have announced that they will offer free calling to and from the Ukraine for its residential phone service customers. Direct dial from the U.S. to Ukraine will be free for the first 200 minutes. In addition, Service Electric will be offering a ‘softphone’ mobile application allowing these customers unlimited, free communication with loved ones living in the Ukraine.

Service Electric customers are encouraged to contact the customer service center at 610-865-9100 to get details on direct dialing Ukraine and to receive instructions on setting up the mobile app for unlimited free calling.

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. Every 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.

POOL STAFF NEEDED:16 years old and looking for a summer job? 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.

DERBY WATCH PARTY: Spend the first Saturday in May partying at SteelStacks! ArtsQuest is proud to announce plans for a reimagined Kentucky Derby Watch Party, presented by Noble Oak, May 7. This event will include a Run for the Rosé wine tasting experience, a Derby style contest and hobby horseracing, as well as authentic infield and VIP experiences. Event tickets went on sale at steelstacks.org beginning March 1. For more exclusive ticket opportunities, including discounts, become an ArtsQuest member or Circle donor today.

PARADE OF SHAMROCKS: The streets of Bethlehem turn green March 12 as thousands of emerald-clad revelers will sweep into Historic Bethlehem for the 12th annual Celtic Classic Parade of Shamrocks organized by the Celtic Cultural Alliance (CCA).

The parade begins at 1 p.m. 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. The parade concludes under the Hill-to-Hill Bridge. This free event has plenty of viewing along the sidewalks of the procession route.

This year’s event will feature everything from pipe bands, Irish dancers, local school bands to a kazoo band and more. This is a great day to be enjoyed by everyone.

For more information on the Parade of Shamrocks and other Celtic Cultural Alliance events, visit the organization’s website at www.celticfest.org.

TURNING POINT AUCTION: Turning Point of Lehigh Valley will host its second annual Virtual Spring Auction during the first full week of March. The auction will be completely online and is scheduled to opened March 6 and close March 13. To preview auction items as well as register to bid, visit their auction website at https://bit.ly/TPLV_SA22. You can also learn more about this event and share it with family and friends by visiting their Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/turningpointlv/. Turning Point welcomes donations in support of this fundraiser. To donate, please visit their website turningpointlv.org/donate.

HOMETOWN HEROES: Embassy Bank invites the community to submit photos of family members, neighbors and friends who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces for the 12th annual “Our Hometown Heroes” display at SteelStacks. Submissions will be accepted beginning March 1 through April 1. The photos will go on display beginning May 28 for Memorial Day weekend through the Fourth of July.

The deadline for photo submission is Friday, April 1. The first 200 photos received will be accepted for the 2022 display. Throughout the past 12 years, more than 1,300 images of local servicemen and women from all branches of the military have been on display in honor of our hometown heroes. Individuals can submit photos two ways, either through ArtsQuest’s website or photos can be dropped off in person at a local Embassy Bank branch or at ArtsQuest’s Banana Factory.

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.

Thursday, March 10

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 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 11

MALV -”No Doubt”: Finding certainty in an Age of Uncertainty by Fahad Tasleem. Part 1 of 2: 6 to 10 p.m. Muslim Association of Lehigh Valley, Prayer Hall, 1988 Schadt Ave., Whitehall. Information: call 610-799-6224 or email secretary@malv.org

Liberty Theatre Soiree, 7 p.m. Liberty HS. Visit www.facebook.com/FOLTpa/

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 12

Cops ‘n Kids Reading Room. Story: “When Will It Be Spring” by Cathrine Walters, told by Josephine Scholl. Create paper flowers. Plant bean seeds. 10 a.m. to noon. Age three and up. Masks are mandatory. Must pre-register; visit lvcops-n-kids@att.net for more information.

MALV -”No Doubt”: Finding certainty in an Age of Uncertainty by Fahad Tasleem. Part 2 of 2: 2 to 7:30 p.m. Muslim Association of Lehigh Valley, Prayer Hall, 1988 Schadt Ave., Whitehall, 18052. Information: call 610-799-6224 or email secretary@malv.org

Lehigh Valley Active Life: Saturday night dance. Bootschootin w/ Peggy Sue Country Music. 7 to 10 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Tuesday, March 15

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.

Lehigh Valley Passport to History monthly virtual history series, Women’s History. 6:30 to 7 p.m. Visit lvgistory.org for live and rerun airing information or at facebook.com/LVPassporttoHistory/

Wednesday, March 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.

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