News briefs

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

BANANA FACTORY FREE BLOCK PARTY, formerly Southside Arts & Music Festival, May 6 and 7, 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

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.

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 to Oct. 25. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Farrington Square, New and Morton Streets.

Tunes At Twilight, 6 to 8 p.m. or otherwise noted, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, through July 16. Tickets, benefits, passes and performers: visit Tunesattwilight.com or www.facebook.com/GetDowntownBethlehem

Friday, May 6

First Friday: Information: https://southsideartsdistrict.com/first-friday/

Tunes At Twilight. Lost Tavern Brewing - Leah Fuls, 6 - 9 p.m. Visit Tunesattwilight.com or www.facebook.com/GetDowntownBethlehem

Elm Street Jazz: Jazz band workshop led by Allan Meyerson. 9 to 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/

Saturday, May 7

Opening day: Bethlehem Rose Garden Farmers’ Market. June 4 through October 29. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rose Garden Park, corner of Eighth Avenue and Broad Street. Weekly live music, activities.

Downtown Bethlehem Fine Art and Craft Show. Sidewalks along Main Street, Historic Bethlehem. 50 juried local and regional artists and craft artisans. Visit https://bfac-lv.org/

Tunes At Twilight. Lost Tavern Brewing - Copper Fields, 6 - 9 p.m. Visit Tunesattwilight.com or www.facebook.com/GetDowntownBethlehem

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

Sunday, May 8 - Mother’s Day

Downtown Bethlehem Fine Art and Craft Show. Sidewalks along Main Street, Historic Bethlehem. 50 juried local and regional artists and craft artisans. Visit https://bfac-lv.org/

Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market, Sundays, May 1 through November 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/

Monday, May 9

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. Morris J. Dimmick Park, 570 Durham St., Hellertown.

Tuesday, May 10

Good Vibrations Chorus led by 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/

MEETING BOARD appears on page A9 this week.