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BETHLEHEM FARMERS’ MARKET SouthSide. Thursdays; ends October 25. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farrington Square (intersection of New and Morton streets, Bethlehem

BETHLEHEM ROSE GARDEN FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays; ends 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.

SAUCON VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET. Sundays, ends 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/

FESTIVALS AT LEVITT/ STEELSTACKS: Taco fest, July 10, Blast Furnace Blues, July 22 to 24. Information: visit www.levittsteelstacks.org/line-up/concerts/

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

GREAT BIG GROUP RIDE FOR PEDIATRIC CANCER FOUNDATION, 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

LEHIGH VALLEY PASSPORT TO HISTORY: Monthly virtual history series, July 19: Independence Day. 6:30 to 7 p.m. Hosted by George Wacker of L.V. with Love Media. Information: visit https://lvhistory.org/ or www.facebook.com/LVPassporttoHistory/

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, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, conductor: George Fennell. Elm Street Jazz Workshop, 9 a.m. Fridays, director: Allan Meyerson. 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown. Information: visit https://lvactivelife.org/registration-for-classes/or call 610-437-3700.

BETHLEHEM FINE ARTS COMMISSION exhibit of 125 plus works, about a third of the City of Bethlehem art collection, through Aug. 12, Rotunda Gallery, 10 E. Church St. Opening reception: 2 to 4 p.m. July 24. Gallery hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Additional works: Mayor’s Gallery (City Hall entry lobby) and in various outdoor city locations including the Sculpture Garden. Exhibition sponsors: Mayor of Bethlehem and the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission. Visit www.bfac-lv.org.

BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL 35th anniversary, July 16 and 17. Burnside Plantation, 1461 Schoenersville Road. Proceeds benefit Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites landmarks. 18th-century kitchen and pollinator gardens, apple orchard, pony rides, petting zoo, dog agility demonstrations, pie eating contest (all ages-both days). baking competition, exhibits and vendors. Information, take away orders, tickets: https://historicbethlehem.org/blueberry-festival/

Wednesday, July 6

Cops ‘n’ Kids Reading Room. “Gazpacho for Nacho” by Tracey C. Kyle. A little boy eats one thing for every meal. Chef Natalie makes gazpacho. Age three and up. Masks are mandatory. 11 a.m. Fowler Center, 511 E. Third St. For information, visit www.lvcopsnkidslv.org

Thursday, July 7

Registration deadline: Peace Camp (Young People Making Peace Summer Day Camp), songs, stories, crafts, games and other activities, ages 5 to 13. Sliding scale cost; camperships are available. Covid guidelines will be in place. 9 a.m. to noon, July 25-29. First Presbyterian Church, 3231 Tilghman St, Allentown. Information or to register by July 7, call 610-691-8730. Information: visit LEPOCO, Bethlehem at https://www.lepoco.org/

Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra rehearsals, 9:30 a.m. Conductor: George Fennell. Information, registration: visit https://lvactivelife.org/registration-for-classes/or call 610-437-3700.

Cops ‘n’ Kids Storytelling Thursdays. 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Age three and up. Fowler Center, 511 E. Third St. For possible masking, information, visit www.lvcopsnkidslv.org

Tunes At Twilight, 6 to 8 p.m. or otherwise noted. Lineup: Lost Tavern Brewing - Nik Cerniglia, 5–8 p.m., McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub – Tim Harakal, Twisted Olive – Wayward Buds. Visit Tunesattwilight.com

Friday, July 8

Registration deadline for Traditions of Hanover Wine and Beer Tasting and food pairings event, 3 p.m. July 14. 5300 Northgate Drive. Call 610-492-7077 or email msedlock@traditionsofhanover.com

Elm Street Jazz Workshop rehearsals, 9 a.m. 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.

Tunes At Twilight, 6 to 8 p.m. or otherwise noted. Lineup: Lost Tavern Brewing - Rich Jefferys (6 – 9 p.m.), Hotel Bethlehem – Honey & Nutz. Visit tunesattwilight.com

Saturday, July 9

Tunes At Twilight, 6 to 8 p.m. or otherwise noted. Last one of the summer. Lineup: Lost Tavern Brewing – The New Standard (6 – 9 p.m.), Hotel Bethlehem – A Girl A Guy Band. Visit Tunesattwilight.com

Sunday, July 10

Taco Fest: Chihuahua beauty contest, tacos from around the world, ghost pepper bobbing contest, comedy game show, live music. General admission, margarita madness and patron tequilla tasting and schedules: visit www.steelstacks.org. Noon to 7 p.m. Steel Stacks, 101 Founders Way.

American Legion Band, Juneteenth Concert featuring blues, ragtime, spirituals. 7 p.m. Bethlehem Rose Garden, Eighth Avenue and Broad Street.

Wednesday, July 13

Cops ‘n Kids Reading Room. Learn about the three R’s- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle- as we read Michael Recycle by Ellie Bethel. Become a superhero like Michael- create junk sculptures from junk at home, 11 a.m. The Horses Are Coming! Horses and officers of the City of Bethlehem Mounted Police, 3 p.m. Ages three and up. Fowler Center, 511 E. Third St. 11 a.m. Masks; information, visit www.lvcopsnkidslv.org

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.

Free Karaoke with Bobby James, 1 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown. For information and to register, visit https://lvactivelife.org/registration-for-classes/or call 610-437-3700.

BAPL Book sale - full indoor in basement of the Main Library; capacity limit of 50 shoppers at a time due to COVID protocols. Noon to 8 p.m. 11 W. Church St. Most credit / debit cards accepted. Information: visit www.bapl.org/events/book-sale-jul-2022/

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