Town briefs

Boys and Girls Club golf outting June 13

Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem 43rd annual Golf Tournament, June 13, Steel Club, 700 Linden Ave., Hellertown, 18055. One of two major yearly fundraisers. Funds raised help provide more than 500 Bethlehem youth with opportunities to grow and thrive as productive, caring and responsible citizens.

To participate as a golfer or a sponsor, call Miguel at 610-419-4404; or register online at https://givebutter.com/bgcobgolf2022

PCFLV group ride set for Aug. 13

Great Big Group Ride for Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley, Aug. 13. Rest stops, sag wagon,raffles, pre-ride coffee and bagels. Metric Century: 8 a.m. Half Century: 10 a.m. Presented by FC Cycling Club. Rides begin and end at Fitness Center, Schnecksville. Information, registration: visit www.bikereg.com/gbgr-for-pediatric-cancer

Summer Passort to History events

Lehigh Valley Passport to History monthly virtual history series, 6:30 to 7 p.m. Third Tuesday of the month. June 21: Education. July 19: Independence Day. Aug. 16: Live from Passport to History Month. September 20: Native American History. Oct. 18: Haunted Historic Lehigh Valley. Nov. 15: Veteran History. Dec. 20: Holiday Traditions. 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/

Celtic Classic festival Sept. 23 - 25

Celtic Classic runs from Sept. 23 through Sept. 25 in downtown historic Bethlehem. For information, schedules, directions and volunteer opportunities, log on to www.celticfest.org, visit on Twitter (@CelticClassic) and friend the event on Facebook at facebook.com/CelticClassic.

Classic features shortbread contest

There will be a Scottish shortbread contest, sponsored by King Arthur Flour, for amateur bakers on September 24 at this year’s Celtic Classic (Sept. 23 through 25), downtown Historic Bethlehem. Entries will be scored on taste, overall appearance, creativity and texture by three judges. There is no entry fee. The top three contestants will be awarded gift certificates in the amounts of $75, $50 and $25 (adults) and a $40 gift certificate, $25 gift certificate and a King Arthur tote bag, respectively (youth under 18). For registration (by Sept. 1) and other information, visit www.celticfest.org/shortbread-baking-contest or, for general information, visit www.celticfest.org.

Lehigh Valley Active Life free events

Karaoke with Bobby James, free, 1 p.m. second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra rehearsals, 9 a.m. Thursdays. conductor: George Fennell. Good Vibrations Chorus, rehearsals 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays. director: Nancy Shumaker. Elm Street Jazz Workshop rehearsals, 9 a.m. Fridays. director: Allan Meyerson. 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown. For information and to register, visit https://lvactivelife.org/registration-for-classes/or call 610-437-3700.

Wednesday, June 1

Full price day. Boutique at the Rink. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Earl E. Schaffer Municipal Ice Rink, 345 Illick’s Mill Road. Visit www.boutiqueattherink.com/events-2/

Cops ‘n’ Kids Reading Room. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Age three and up. Masks mandatory. Information, visit www.copsnkidslv.org

Thursday, June 2

Half price day. Boutique at the Rink. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Earl E. Schaffer Municipal Ice Rink, 345 Illick’s Mill Road. Visit www.boutiqueattherink.com/events-2/

“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 throughout the valley. 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Tunes At Twilight, 6 to 8 p.m. or otherwise noted. Performers: Coal Lounge – TBD;Fegley’s Bethlehem Brew Works & Franklin Hill Vineyards – Radio One; Lost Tavern Brewing -Jeff Crosson; Edge Restaurant -Dina Hall; McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub – Shaun Lally; Twisted Olive – TBD; Hotel Bethlehem -Paul Simon bassist Bakhiti Kamalo; Tavern at the Sun Inn – TBD. Visit Tunesattwilight.com or www.facebook.com/GetDowntownBethlehem

Friday, June 3

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

Fresh Voices Festival, Touchstone Theatre and Moravian University’s MFA class of 2023. Four live original devised works, exploring concepts of identity, change, and connection. Two short theatrical solo performances, one thirty-minute ensemble-generated film, and one visual gallery experience. PG-13 advisory rating. 7 p.m. Touchstone Theatre, 321 E. Fourth St. Visit http://www.touchstone.org/events for information and tickets.

Half price day. Boutique at the Rink. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Earl E. Schaffer Municipal Ice Rink, 345 Illick’s Mill Road. Visit www.boutiqueattherink.com/events-2/

Free Concert, The Foztones with Monk Stanton; Nouveau Jazz influenced by Blues, Latin, Ska/Jamaican dance and Funk, performing covers and their own originals. 6 to 8 p.m. Sculpture Garden behind City Hall. Bring lawn chair /blanket, etc. Visit https://bfac-lv.org/sculpture-garden-concert-series/

Tunes At Twilight, 6 to 8 p.m. or otherwise noted. Performers: Hotel Bethlehem – Chris Dean; Fegley’s Bethlehem Brew Works – Radio One; Lost Tavern Brewing – Rich Jeffery’s (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. For instrument players who want to explore Jazz. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown. Information, call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Saturday, June 4

Opening day: Bethlehem Rose Garden Farmer’s Market, June 4 through Oct.29. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rose Garden (corner of Eighth Avenue and Broad Street). Weekly live music, activities.

Bag day. Boutique at the Rink. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Earl E. Schaffer Municipal Ice Rink, 345 Illick’s Mill Road. Visit www.boutiqueattherink.com/events-2/

Civil War Round Table: Harper’s Ferry Field Trip guided by retired Harper’s Ferry National Historic Park (Maryland) chief historian Dennis Frye, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 4. Carpool or drive yourself. Masks required. For more information, registration, visit www.cwrteasternpa.org/calendar-1 or email clkuk@ptd.net

Fresh Voices Festival, Touchstone Theatre and Moravian University’s MFA class of 2023. Four live original devised works, exploring concepts of identity, change, and connection. Two short theatrical solo performances, one thirty-minute ensemble-generated film, and one visual gallery experience. PG-13 advisory rating. 7 p.m. Touchstone Theatre, 321 E. Fourth St. Visit http://www.touchstone.org/events for information and tickets.

Tunes At Twilight, 6 to 8 p.m. or otherwise noted. Performers: Hotel Bethlehem – Brielle ; Lost Tavern Brewing – Billy Bauer Band, 6-9 p.m. Visit Tunesattwilight.com or www.facebook.com/GetDowntownBethlehem

Live in the garden concert. 6 to 8 p.m. Bethlehem Rose Garden Bandshell, Eighth Avenue and Broad Street. Saturdays through June 25 (Hours: 5 to 8:30 p.m. on the last Saturday).

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 for information or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Sunday, June 5

Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 1 through November 20. Hellertown Library area, 409 Constitution Ave., Hellertown. Food, fun, live music, fresh produce, local goods, artisans. Visit https://sauconvalleyfarmersmarket.com/

Tuesday, June 7

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. “Blackberry Raid During Gettysburg Campaign” presented by Hampton Newsome. 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, June 8

Cops ‘n’ Kids Reading Room. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Age three and up. Masks are mandatory. For information, visit www.lvcopsnkidslv.org

Tunes At Twilight, 6 to 8 p.m. or otherwise noted. Performers: Fegley’s Brew Works - Radio One; Lost Tavern Brewing - Billy Bauer; Edge Restaurant - James Supra Band; McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub - Seamus Kelleher. Visit Tunesattwilight.com or www.facebook.com/GetDowntownBethlehem

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