Area briefs

FATHER’S DAY EVENT: The Downtown Bethlehem Association is holding a food and fun event for father figures from noon to 5 p.m. on June 18 in the Historic District. Purchase a Bash Pass to participating restaurants for food and drink samples typically found at a backyard bbq. There will be games with the chance to win prizes.

Tickets may be purchased by visiting https://getdowntownbethlehem.com/fathers-day-bites/

PLANT A ROW BEGINS: Plant a Row Lehigh Valley (PARLV) began its seventh season June 12, . Season 7 will run through Oct. 8. PARLV was launched in 2016, as a chapter of the national Plant a Row for the Hungry program. PARLV is a grassroots organization of local gardeners who dedicate a row in their gardens and/or their surplus to donate to their neighbors in need. PARLV provides convenient drop off locations across Lehigh and Northampton counties for gardeners to donate their produce. Volunteers pick up and transport the donations received to area food pantries, meal centers, soup kitchens and shelters. Even if you don’t have a garden, you can still contribute. Purchase extra produce at the grocery store or farmer’s market and bring it to a donation drop-off location. For more information, please contact info@plantarowlv.org.

FRIDAY FREE CONCERTS, 6 to 8 p.m., July 1, Sculpture Garden behind City Hall. Bring lawn chair /blanket, etc. Visit https://bfac-lv.org/sculpture-garden-concert-series/

LEHIGH VALLEY PASSPORT TO HISTORY: Third Tuesday of the month. June 21: Education. 6:30 to 7 p.m. through Dec. 20. Hosted by George Wacker, L.V. with Love. Visit https://lvhistory.org/

MUSIC FESTIVALS AT LEVITT: Sabor Latin Festival, June 24-26, Blast Furnace Blues, July 22-24 and One Earth ReggaeFest, July 2. Information: visit www.levittsteelstacks.org/line-up/concerts/

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

SCOTTISH SHORTBREAD CONTEST, sponsored by King Arthur Flour, for amateur bakers Sept. 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 15

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

Thursday, June 16

Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra rehearsals, 9 a.m. Conductor: George Fennell. For information and to register, visit https://lvactivelife.org/registration-for-classes/or call 610-437-3700.

Bethlehem Garden Club’s rescheduled May meeting. Orchids with Barbara Smith; two scholarship presentations to local H.S. seniors. Open to the public. 1 p.m. Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Road.

Tunes At Twilight, 6 to 8 p.m. or otherwise noted. Lineup: Edge Restaurant – Beautiful Distortion; Lost Tavern Brewing – Dave Johnsen (5 – 8 p.m.); McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub – Jimmy Farrell; Twisted Olive – Regina Sayles; Hotel Bethlehem -Dolcetto; Bitty & Beau’s Coffee – Seth Witcher; The Lobby – Brianna Jasmine; Tavern at the Sun Inn – Owen & the Alien. Visit Tunesattwilight.com

Friday, June 17

The Longest Day (supports Alzheimer’s Association). 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Walking path, head, neck and hand massages, bead buddies : 10-11 a.m.: specialty iced coffees. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: McKenzie’s Cruisin’ Kart food truck (cost). 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Live music with Chuck Rissmiller. 1 to 1:30 p.m. Stretch exercises, Q&A with Fox Rehab. 1 to 2 p.m: Make your own sundaes. Call to RSVP: 610-492-7077. Traditions of Hanover. 5300 Northgate Drive.

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.

Cops’nKids on the Greenway Summer Storytelling Series: Tongue Twister Tales from “Fox In Socks” by Dr. Seuss. Decorate socks for the fox. 4-6 p.m. Free. No registration required. Becahi peers; city health bureau, police, volunteer storyteller. Visit lvcops-n-kids@att.net

Tunes At Twilight, 6 to 8 p.m. or otherwise noted. Lineup: Lost Tavern Brewing – Eliza Rush (6 to 9 p.m.); Hotel Bethlehem -Dolcetto; Fegley’s Bethlehem Brew Works & Franklin Hill Vineyards – Radio One; The Lobby Fraise/Thomas. Visit Tunesattwilight.com

Slovenian flag raising. 10:30 a.m. Payrow Plaza/City Hall, 10 E. Church St.

“Us and Them Without Borders” Slovenian exhibit, 6 to 8 p.m., Rotunda, 10 E. Church St.

Saturday, June 18

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

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).

Tunes At Twilight, 6 to 8 p.m. or otherwise noted. Lineup: Lost Tavern Brewing – Dave Johnsen (5 – 8 p.m.); Hotel Bethlehem -Dolcetto; The Lobby – Ginger & Joe. Visit www.Tunesattwilight.com

Saturday night dance. Joe Vitale. 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 19

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

Tuesday, June 21

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/

Wednesday, June 22

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

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