News briefs

McNeill launches West Bethlehem outreach

State Rep. Jeanne McNeill is pleased to announce expanded weekly constituent outreach hours for residents of West Bethlehem starting Friday, Sept. 9.

A member of McNeill’s staff will be available on Fridays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the DAR House, also known as the Rose Garden Log Cabin, 717 Eighth Ave. The only exception is Friday, Dec. 2 as the location is already booked that date for a holiday engagement.

For more information, please call McNeill’s main office at 610-266-1273.

Hanover Twp. carnival opens Sept. 7

The Hanover (Norco) Township Carnival opens Sept. 7 with $25 ride wrsitbands evey night.

Gates open at the Municipal Complex each night at 6 p.m.

The carnival runs to Sept. 19.

Historic District neighborhood sale Sept. 10

Come to the Bethlehem Historic District on Saturday, Sept. 10 for our annual neighborhood yard sale. We will have 45+ locations offering unique items for sale. It’s

always amazing to see the “treasures that come out of these historic houses and available at bargain prices too! Enjoy a walk through the beautiful neighborhood and have fun shopping for great deals.

Antiques, collectibles, art, furniture, clothing (men’s, women’s, and children’s), jewelry, handbags, toys, tools, home decor, holiday decor, kitchen items, electronics, sporting

goods, camping gear, books, darkroom & photography supplies, and much more!

Pick up a map showing the exact location for each of our 45+ participating homes at the

Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts (427 N. New Street) or at any of the participating Neighborhood Yard Sale homes.

Festival of Bands Sept. 25

Keep your toes tapping during “A Pops Concert” Sept. 25 at 2:30 p.m. at Northampton Area HS, where 85 musicians from the Municipal, Marine, Pioneer and Allentown bands will showcase their musical talents returning to stage after a two year hiatus during the pandemic. Everyone’s favorite tunes from Sammy Davis Jr., The Doors, Tina Turner, The Beatles, The Grease Musical and other legends will delight. The school is located at 1619 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067 and offers convenient parking and handicap accessibility.

Liberty Bell Museum’s 60th anniversary Sept. 25

On Sept. 25, the Liberty Bell Museum in the historic Zion’s Church, 622 W. Hamilton St., Allentown, will celebrate its 60th anniversary.

The public celebration will be 2-4 p.m. in front of Zion’s Reformed UCC and the Liberty Bell Museum.

The program will feature public speakers and entertainment for all ages.

Dave Fry will provide a special musical offering.

Following the program, Liberty Bell Museum leadership invites visitors to visit the museum free of charge.

Parking is available on-street or at the community parking deck at 6th and Walnut streets.

For more information, contact Liberty Bell Museum staff at 610-435-4232, info@libertybellmuseum.org or visit libertybellmuseum.org.

LANTA adds Southside-Promenade Shop route

New additions to LANTA bus routes will be welcome news to students, shoppers and others this academic year, including those attending Penn State-Lehigh Valley, Lehigh University, and Northampton Community College’s Fowler Campus. The new Route 323 connects Southside Bethlehem to Promenade Shops and other destinations in Saucon Valley.

Route 323 operates Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and connects to LANTA’s new Enhanced Bus Service Green Line which offers frequent limited-stop service to Whitehall and Allentown from the new Southside Station at Bethlehem Parking Authority’s soon-to-open Polk Street Garage.

In addition to the Southside Station, the recently inaugurated EBS Green Line has four additional station stops in Southside including: Fahy Bridge South (2nd Street at Columbia and Adams Streets); Hayes and Third Streets; Greenway (Daily Avenue at the South Bethlehem Greenway); and Casino (under the Minsi Trail Bridge, next to the main entrance of Wind Creek Casino).

The new LANtaBus EBS system gives Southsiders rapid transit access to Downtown Bethlehem, Union Blvd., Coca-Cola Park, Downtown Allentown, Lehigh Valley Mall, and other destinations.

Wednesday, September 7

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.copsnkidslv.org

Thursday, September 8

Bethlehem Farmers’ Market, Southside, till October 25. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farrington Square, intersection of New and Morton streets.

Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra rehearsals, 9- 10:30 a.m. Conductor: George Fennell. For information and to register, visit https://lvactivelife.org/registration-for-classes/or call 610-437-3700. Snare drummer needed.

Friday, September 9

Cops ’n’ Kids on the Greenway Summer Storytelling Series: Keeping Us Safe. Meet K-9 Silver and Officer Nothstein of the City of Bethlehem Police Department. 4-6 p.m. Free. BeCaHi peers, city health bureau, city police, Cops ‘n’ Kids volunteer storyteller. Information: www.facebook.com/pg/CopsnKidsLehighValley/posts/

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, September 10

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. 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/

Kick Up Your Hooves with Pharaoh, George, Asa, Grey, Casper, Mason and Seamus at the sixth annual Bridles & Badges, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Quadrant Private Wealth Stables, 615 E. Langhorne Ave. Mounted unit demonstration of skills at noon. Italian Feast Under the Big Top (nominal cost) catered by the Clubhouse Grill. All proceeds used to meet the needs of the horses. For more information, visit www.bethlehemmountedpolice.org or email friendsofthebmp@gmail.com

Sunday, September 11

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

September 12 to 18

Fall Restaurant and Retail Week. Information: visit https://southsideartsdistrict.com/restaurant-and-retail-week/

Monday, September 12

Community forum to build momentum for Bethlehem- The Biking City. 7 p.m. Sand Island Ice House, 56 River St. Open to the public. Information: email cat@lvcat.org or call 610-954-5744.

Tuesday, September 13

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, September 14

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.copsnkidslv.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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