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BETHLEHEM ROTUNDA BASD STUDENT ART EXHIBITION Bethlehem Area School District K-12 students, through May 12, Bethlehem City Hall Rotunda Gallery, Payrow Plaza, 10 E. Church St. Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit https://bfac-lv.org/ 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.

LEHIGH VALLEY PASSPORT TO HISTORY: Monthly virtual history series, 6:30 to 7 p.m. Third Tuesday of the month through Dec. 20. April 19: Historic Gardening and Summer Kitchens. Visit www.facebook.com/LVPassporttoHistory/. Episodes are posted on the Lehigh Valley Passport to History and Lehigh Valley With Love websites. Visit https://lvhistory.org/

THE CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY of the Greater Lehigh Valley bi-monthly Image Recovery Program, sponsored by the Ryan Family Foundation. The program helps people improve their body image and sense of self during and after cancer therapy. Topics: nutrition and psychosocial support; fitness; post-surgical garments; education focused on oral hygiene, skin care, hair care, holistic practices and more. Information: visit www.cancersupportglv.org

E-CYCLING, SHREDDING EVENT from 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.

SAUCON VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET. Sundays, May 1 through Nov. 20. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hellertown Library area, 409 Constitution Ave., Hellertown. Food, fun, live music, fresh produce, local goods, artisans. Visit https://sauconvalleyfarmersmarket.com/

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 Oct. 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.

DOWNTOWN BETHLHEM FINE ART AND CRAFT SHOW, Mother’s Day weekend, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with afternoon judging May 7 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 8. Sidewalks along Main Street, Historic Bethlehem. 50 juried local and regional artists and craft artisans. Children’s art activities, music by local musicians. Visit https://bfac-lv.org/

BANANA FACTORY FREE BLOCK PARTY, formerly known as the Southside Arts & Music Festival, May 6 and 7 at the Banana Factory, 25 W. Third St. The lineup includes Trouble City All-Star, Big Easy Easton Brass, dance workshops, live comedy, photo print swaps, glass blowing demonstrations, and art displays and artistic media. For information, visit bananafactory.org

FEM IN FILM SERIES: “Marie Antoinette”, won Academy Award for Best Costume Design, 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. Free screenings tickets: steelstacks.org/film

AAUW BETHLEHEM BOOK FAIR SALES: 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.

AAUW BETHLEHEM BOOK FAIR DONATIONS Monday, April 4 through Tuesday, April 26 (no Sundays), Bethlehem Ice Rink, 345 Illick’s Mill Road, 18017. Donations of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, audio books: 9 a.m. to noon, Monday to Saturday, April 4 to 26 at the rink. Information, to donate /volunteer (no experience needed), visit https://bethlehem-pa.aauw.net/events/book-fair/

CRAIG THATCHER AND CLIFF STARKEY, 3 p.m. May 1. After concert announcement of Levitt Pavilion’s 2022 season schedule May 20 through Sept. 11. Concerts are every Thursday-Saturday and select Sunday nights.

UGI FREE FAMILY FILMS: On select Tuesday and Wednesday nights, Levitt Pavillion lawn. The first movie is Sing 2 on May 25.

BEGINNINGS - A CHICAGO CELEBRATION, the music of the band Chicago, presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, June 10. All ticket proceeds support free live music programs at Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks For information , tickets, visit Levittsteelstacks.org or Steelstacks.org or visit ArtsQuest Center box office directly or call 610-332-1300.

MUSIC FESTIVALS AT LEVITT: Sabor Latin Festival, June 24-26, Blast Furnace Blues, July 22-24 and One Earth ReggaeFest, July 2.

2022 HELLERTOWN POOL - POSITIONS now available for an aquatics manager, lifeguards and concession stand workers. Visit http://hellertownborough.org/administration/news/#page-content

ARTS GRANTS APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 11.The Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission invites area nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools to submit proposals for the BFAC annual art grants. Grants help support new works of art, educational programs, exhibits, presentations and performances. Visit https://bfac-lv.org/grants for information and application forms

FREE FRIDAY CONCERTS, 6 to 8 p.m., begin June 3, Sculpture Garden behind City Hall. Bring lawn chair /blanket, etc. Visit https://bfac-lv.org/sculpture-garden-concert-series/

FRONT PORCH LIFE OPORTUNITIES: If you care about someone with intellectual and developmental disabilities, if you are an adult with an IDD or if you are neurotypical and interested in living in a community where life happens on the “front porch” rather than the back deck, the would like to discuss their mission with you.

Front Porch Cohousing (FPC) invites you to learn about neuro-inclusive cohousing Sunday, April 24 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Banana Factory Arts Center – 25 W. Third Street, Bethlehem. Space is limited. Please register for this free informational session by contacting Diane Lawson at diane@frontporchcohousing.org or (844) 321-0548. Also, visit our website: www.frontporchcohousing.org

Wednesday, April 20

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

Thursday, April 21

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. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Friday, April 22

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. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information, call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

ArtsQuest seventh annual Glass Blast and Art Auction in partnership with Mishka Premium Vodka fundraiser. Includes galleries, artist studios visits, demonstrations, silent art auction, raffle, door prizes and glass-blowing demonstrations. Glass Grab tickets for purchase. Light refreshments, cash bar available to all attendees. VIP admission tickets: early entry at 6 p.m.; open bar during VIP Hour. ArtsQuest Glass Studio, Banana Factory, 25 W. Third St. Visit www.bananafactory.org/events/glass-blast/

Saturday, April 23

Bethlehem Catholic HS cheerleaders fundraiser. Drop off any type of gently worn used or new shoes to help countries in need. Gymnasium side, Bethlehem Catholic HS, 2133 Madison Ave. 10 a.m. to noon. For local pickup, call 484-542-2867.

Saturday night dance. “Kato”, cover cost includes light refreshments. 7 to 10 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Tuesday, April 26

Good Vibrations chorus with Nancy Shumaker. All singers welcome. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Wednesday, April 27

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

Karaoke, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Host: Bobby James. Free. Open to the public. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown, 18102. Information: call 610-437-3700

Colonial Regional Police Auxiliary: Jennifer D. Hendershot Memorial 5-K Run (8 a.m.) and 3-K Dog Walk, (8:15 a.m.) Hanover Township (Northampton County) Community Park, 3660 Jacksonville Road. Benefits the Hendershot and Harmon families. Cost. To register, visit bit.ly/jenhendershot5k. Information, email dawnenstrom@gmail.com

AAUW book sale, IceRink, 345 Illick’s Mill Road. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Benefits scholarships for high school girls and adult women. Information: visit https://bethlehem-pa.aauw.net/events/book-fair/

E-cycling and shredding event. 9 to 11 a.m. Morris J. Dimmick Park, 570 Durham St., Hellertown. Residents only. ID needed. Must stay in car and have exact change / check prepared for “RRS”. There is a charge for some items. Information: visit www.facebook.com/HellertownBorough?rf=478709032303907

Saturday night dance. D.J. Jerry Deane. Cover cost includes light refreshments. 7 to 10 p.m.

Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

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