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Recovery is for Everyone walk Sept. 17

Join St. Luke’s Penn Foundation on Saturday, September 17 at 9 a.m. for its first Recovery is for Everyone Walk in celebration of National Recovery Month.

Recovery Month is a national observance to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and to celebrate the people who recover. It also serves to reduce the stigma and misconceptions that cloud public understanding of these diseases, potentially discouraging people from seeking help.

Following the walk, participants can enjoy free food, music, kids’ activities, giveaways, and more at Hope Festival 22, sponsored by Sweatshirt of Hope.

To register, purchase a T-shirt, or learn more, visit www.PennFoundation.org and click on “Events.”

Great Allentown Fair opens Aug. 31

The Great Allentown Fair is set for Aug. 31 through Sept. 5.

Farmers, gardeners, antique collectors, crafters, bakers, cooks, photographers and more compete for small monetary awards and prestigious Allentown Fair blue ribbons.

The vast number of categories includes more than 175 types of fruits, vegetables and herbs, along with 19 different varieties of organic vegetables, which are judged and then put on display inside Agri-Plex, the fair’s main exhibit hall and “heart of the fair.”

For more information, call 610-433-7541.

Burnside Bring Birds Back workshop Aug. 27

There will be a Bringing Birds Back to My Backyard workshop from 10 to 11 a.m. Aug. 27 at the Haas Barn, Burnside Plantation, 1461 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem. There is a nominal cost. Preregistration is recommended.

Participants will review and list what constitutes a bird habitat and how to make a backyard an irresistible diverse bird habitat.

To register, visit https://extension.psu.edu/bringing-birds-back-to-my-backyard or call 1-877-345-0691.

Wednesday, August 24

Cops ‘n Kids Reading Room: Meet SPARKY! the City of Bethlehem Fire Department mascot. The fire chief will read “The Story of Sparky the Fire Dog”, and treat participants to ice cream sundaes. 11 a.m. Meet K-9 SILVER! and Officer Nothstein of the City of Bethlehem Police Department. Ice cream sundaes. 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.

Thursday, August 25

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.

Friday, August 26

Cops ‘n’ Kids on the Greenway Summer Storytelling Series: Bethlehem Health Bureau scavenger hunt: Eat Your Vegetables. “Zora’s Zucchini” by Kathryn Pryor. Make a community service poster. 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, August 27

Bethlehem Rose Garden Farmer’s Market, till 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: The Chas Band. 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 28

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/

Bethlehem Municipal Band, Bethlehem Rose Garden bandshell concerts, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Limited seating; bring lawn chair /blanket, etc. Visit www.bethlehem-pa.gov/Events/Recreation-Events/Arts-in-the-Park

Tuesday, August 30

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, August 31

Cops ‘n Kids Reading Room. 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

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