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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, Education, Aug. 16, 6:30 to 7 p.m. with George Wacker of L.V. with Love Media at https://lvhistory.org/ or www.facebook.com/LVPassporttoHistory/

BETHLEHEM FINE ARTS COMMISSION exhibit of 125 plus works, about a third of the City of Bethlehem Art Collection, ends Aug. 12. Must mask. Bethlehem Town Hall Rotunda Gallery, 10 E. Church St. 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 throughout the year. Sponsored by the Mayor of Bethlehem and the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission (www.bfac-lv.org).

LEHIGH VALLEY SMALL ON SCALE Miniatures Club, show and sale ( proceeds to charity). 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 7, Delta Hotel by Marriott, 7736 Adrienne Drive, Breinigsville, 18031. Exhibits, door prizes, make & take, food available. Free children’s class: 1 p.m. Visit www.lehighvalleyminiatures.com for more information.

Wednesday, August 3

“Luca” (free movie) presented by UGI Utilities Inc. 6:30 p.m. Outdoors, Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks. Arrive early to make a water activated design pre-movie craft by the Banana Factory teaching artists.Visit www.levittsteelstacks.org/event/12134/luca/

Cops ‘n’ Kids Reading Room: Danny, a superhero-in-training, encounters choices that we all face in “What Should Danny Do?” by Ganit and Adir Levy; make superhero capes and masks. 11 a.m. “You Can Be Anything!” by Charles M. Schultz, City of Bethlehem Health Bureau, 3 p.m. Age three and up. Masks may be mandatory. Fowler Center, 511 E. Third St. Information, visit www.lvcops-n-kids@att.net or call 610-861-5526 or visit www.lvcopsnkidslv.org

Thursday, August 4

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

Bethlehem Farmers’ Market, SouthSide. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farrington Square, intersection of New and Morton streets.

Dip ‘N Dance, 5 to 7 p.m. Dimmick Pool, 575 Durham St., Hellertown, 18055.

Friday, August 5

First Friday “Faux Friday” theme. 6 to 8 p.m. Southside. https://southsideartsdistrict.com/first-friday/

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, August 6

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.

Saturday night dance: Country Dance. 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, August 7

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

Monday, August 8

Star Community Health Family Medicine - Women’s Health Day. Patients receive free women’s health guide. S.C.H., 2830 Easton Ave.

Tuesday, August 9

Star Community Health Family Medicine - Dental Health Day, Patients will meet the tooth fairy and receive free toothbrushes at all practice locations. S.C.H., 2830 Easton Ave.

Good Vibrations Chorus led by Nancy Shumaker. All singers welcome. 9:30 a.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Wednesday, Aug. 10

Star Community Health Family Medicine - Children’s Health Day, S.C.H. providers dress up as superheroes to showcase children’s wellness at each practice. S.C.H., 2830 Easton Ave.

Cops ‘n’ Kids Reading Room: “Harvey Potter’s Balloon Farm” by Jerdine Nolan. Balloon fun. Age three and up. Masks are mandatory. 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Fowler Center, 511 E. Third St. For information, visit www.lvcopsnkidslv.org

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.

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