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BETHLEHEM FARMERS’ MARKET Southside. Thursdays 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, October 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 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/

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/

MORAVIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL: The Moravian Music Festival of 2022 will be held from July 26 through 30 in downtown Bethlehem. There will be live music, concerts, rehearsals, workshops, lectures, lessons, master classes, social events, round tables, collaborations and more. There will be special content and activities for youth and children, including the musical “ACTS”.

Festival concerts are open to the public and will take place at Central Moravian Church, 78 W. Church St., and on the south campus of Moravian University in Foy Hall. Some concerts may be live-streamed and / or recorded for later viewing.

For information and to register, visit moravianmusicfestival.org

Wednesday, July 13

Cops ‘n’ Kids Reading Room. Learn about the three R’s- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle- as they read Michael Recycle by Ellie Bethel. Become a superhero like Michael – create junk sculptures from junk at homes, 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. Masks; information, visit www.lvcopsnkidslv.org

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/

Friday, July 15

Cops ‘n’ Kids on the Greenway Summer Storytelling Series: “Biscuits Wants To Play” by Alyssa Satin Cappucilli. Biscuit the dog craft. 4-6 p.m. Free. No registration required. Becahi peers; city health bureau, police, volunteer storyteller. Visit lvcops-n-kids@att.net

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.

Saturday, July 16

BAPL Book sale - full indoors in basement of the Main Library; capacity limit of 50 shoppers at a time due to COVID protocols. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 11 W. Church St. Most credit / debit cards accepted. Information: visit www.bapl.org/events/book-sale-jul-2022/

Saturday night dance: “Kato.” 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, July 17

Music in the Park, 6-8 p.m. “Alias.” Vendors: Cone Appetite, Mon & Mel’s Sweet Scoops Ice Cream, Take-A-Taco, Hellertown Borough Council, Black River Farms Vineyard and Winery, Lost Tavern Brewing. Dimmick Park, 570 Durham St., Hellertown.

Tuesday, July 19

Lehigh Valley Passport to History: “Independence Day”. 6:30 to 7 p.m. Hosted by George Wacker of L.V. with Love Media. For viewers who are unable to watch live and other information: visit https://lvhistory.org/ or www.facebook.com/LVPassporttoHistory/

Wednesday, July 20

Cops ‘n Kids Reading Room. Halloween in July. Wear your favorite Halloween costume. Reading of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” and create jack-o-lanterns. 11 a.m. Bike safety: Police from Lehigh University and Bethlehem read “Duck on a Bike” by David Shannon and teach bike safety. 3 p.m. Age three and up. Masks are mandatory. Fowler Center, 511 E. Third St. For information, visit www.lvcopsnkidslv.org

The Bethlehem Press calendar listings are, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of printing. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information submitted by external parties.