News briefs

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 October 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.

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.

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

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.

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

UGI’s FREE FAMILY MOVIE Series presented by UGI Utilities Inc., on select Tuesday and Wednesday nights, Levitt Pavillion lawn. The first movie is Sing 2 May 25.

ANNUAL SPRING CRAFT FAIR, Northampton Community College’s Alumni Association, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 30, Scott Center , Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road. Proceeds benefit student scholarships and programming. NCC’s H.O.P.E. food pantry will collect donations of nonperishable canned items and toiletry items to be given to students who need them. Admission cost. Visit northampton.edu or call 610-861-5088.

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; have exact change / check prepared. There is a charge for some items.

DOWNTOWN BETHLHEM FINE ART AND CRAFT SHOW Mother’s Day weekend May 7, 8. sidewalks along Main Street, Historic Bethlehem. 50 juried local and regional artists and craft artisans. Visit https://bfac-lv.org/

SHE NAILED IT! Habitat for Humanity-Lehigh Valley 2022 competition and tailgate, 1 to 7 p.m. Hammering and teams begin at 4 p.m. May 9. Morris J. Dimmick Park, 570 Durham St., Hellertown. Event fundraiser for the housing inequity women face locally and beyond. Team and sponsorship opportunities, email lindsay@habitatlv.org; individual tickets and team fundraising: visit https://bit.ly/SNI2022

ARTS GRANTS APPLICATIONS DUE: Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission invites area nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools to submit proposals for BFAC art grants by May 11. Grants support new artworks, programs, exhibits, presentations, performances. Visit https://bfac-lv.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 Street, Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700

Thursday, April 28

AAUW book sale, Ice Rink, 345 Illick’s Mill Road. 2 to 6 p.m. (paid entry). Benefits scholarships for high school girls and adult women.Visit https://bethlehem-pa.aauw.net/events/book-fair/ for information.

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/

Friday, April 29

AAUW book sale, Ice Rink, 345 Illick’s Mill Road. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Benefits scholarships for high school girls and adult women.Visit https://bethlehem-pa.aauw.net/events/book-fair/ for information.

“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. For information, call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Saturday, April 30

Spring Craft Fair, Northampton Community College’s Alumni Association, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Scott Center, main campus, 3835 Green Pond Road. Benefits student scholarships, programming. H.O.P.E. food pantry needs donations of nonperishable canned items and toiletry items for students in need of them. Admission cost. Visit northampton.edu or call 610-861-5088.

AAUW book sale, Ice Rink, 345 Illick’s Mill Road. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Benefits scholarships for high school girls /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. Exact change / check prepared for “RRS”. 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/

Sunday, May 1

Opening day: 2022 Saucon Valley Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hellertown Library area, 409 Constitution Ave., Hellertown. Sundays through Nov. 20. Food, fun, live music, fresh produce, local goods, artisans.

AAUW book sale, Ice Rink, 345 Illick’s Mill Road. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 1; Benefits scholarships for high school girls and adult women.Visit https://bethlehem-pa.aauw.net/events/book-fair/ for information.

Tuesday, May 3

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/

Civil War Roundtable, Eastern Pennsylvania, Lehigh Brigade. Stories of woman who served as Vivandieres with the armies. Presented by Jane Peters Estes. 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

BASD Youth Suicide Prevention presentation, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Liberty HS auditorium, 1115 Linden St. Meet and greet with Emma Benoit, paralyzed after a suicide attempt at age 16. “My Ascension,” a film about her journey to walk again and of two others who did not survive suicide attempts at 6 p.m. Followed by a dialogue featuring Benoit, filmmaker Greg Dicharry and local mental health advocates and students. Register for this free event by visiting https://myascensionlehigh.eventbrite.com or call 610-882-2102.

Wednesday, May 4

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, May 5 - Cinco de Mayo

Opening day: Bethlehem Farmers’ Market. May 5 through Oct. 25. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Farrington Square, intersection of New and Morton streets.

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