News briefs

THE CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY of the Greater Lehigh Valley launched 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.

BETHLEHEM CHAPTER DAR Good Citizens Award ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. April 7 in the DAR Memorial House, Rose Garden, Eighth Avenue and Union Boulevard. Students and their schools who are scheduled to read their contest entry essays are Ellen Trunzco, Bethlehem Catholic HS; Julia Konschnik, Freedom HS; Andee Gluchowski; Liberty HS; and Vincent Menichelli, Moravian Academy. Various scholarships will be awarded to all contestants. The overall winner will receive a larger amount.

BETHLEHEM FARMERS’ MARKET SouthSide. Thursdays, May 5 through Oct. 25. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farrington Square (intersection of New and Morton streets, Bethlehem.

BETHLEHEM ROSE GARDEN FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, June 4 through October 29. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Historic Rose Garden Park (corner of Eighth Avenue and Broad Street). Weekly live music and other activities.

SAUCON VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET. Sundays, opening May 1. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 409 Constitution Ave., Hellertown. Food, fun, live music, fresh produce, local goods, artisans.

AAUW BETHLEHEM BOOK FAIR, April 28 through May 2, Bethlehem Ice Rink, 345 Illick’s Mill Road. 2 to 6 p.m. (paid entry) April 28; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 29, 30; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 1; noon - 6 p.m.(half-price day) May 2; 9 a.m. to noon, (bag day – $10 a bag). Benefits scholarships for high school girls and adult women. Donations of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, audio books: 9 a.m. to noon, Monday to Saturday, April 4 to April 26 at the rink. Information, to donate /volunteer (no experience needed), visit https://bethlehem-pa.aauw.net/events/book-fair/

E-CYCLING, SHREDDING EVENT 9 to 11 a.m. April 30. Morris J. Dimmick Park, 570 Durham St., Hellertown. Residents only. ID needed. Must stay in car and have exact change / check prepared. There is a charge for some items.

FEM IN FILM SERIES: “Marie Antoinette”, won Academy Award for Best Costume Design, at 7 p.m. May 15; and “Me and You and Everyone We Know”, 2005 Cannes Film Festival award-winning dramedy about a starving artist who moonlights as a cabbie, 7 p.m. July 14. ArtsQuest’s Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas 101 Founders Way. Tickets to the screenings are free; reserve at steelstacks.org/film.

Wednesday, March 30

BAPL Book sale, basement of the Main Library; capacity 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-mar-2022/

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 31

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, April 1

First Friday-Spring on the SouthSide- 6 to to 10 p.m. between Third, Fourth and South New streets. Call 610-841-5831.

Charter Arts Dance Department annual Young Choreographers in Concert, 7 p.m. Final exam for the Senior Dance Composition course. Each senior student creates original choreography inspired by a theme of their choosing and sets their work on freshman, sophomore and junior dancers. The performance features 29 choreographers and more than 70 dancers. Lehigh Valley Charter HS for the Arts, 321 E. Third St. Information, tickets: visit www.charterarts.org/event/young-choreographers-in-concert-6/

Saturday, April 2

BAPL Book sale - basement of Main Library; capacity 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-apr-2022/

Charter Arts Dance Department annual Young Choreographers in Concert, 2 and 7 p.m. Final exam, Senior Dance Composition course. Lehigh Valley Charter HS for the Arts, 321 E. Third St. Information, tickets: visit www.charterarts.org/event/young-choreographers-in-concert-6/

Sunday, April 3

BASD Student art exhibition. Through May 12. Artist Reception: 2 to 4 p.m. April 3. Visit www.bfac-lv.com /rotunda-gallery-shows/ for more information. 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, April 5

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. “His Record Lives: William P. Randall and the Battle of Hampton Roads” presented by Gordon Calhoun. 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. Last presentation until fall. For Zoom meetings, information and registration, visit www.cwrteasternpa.org/calendar-1

Wednesday, April 6

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.