News briefs

Tastes & Tunes benefit Oct. 2

Join and support the community with honorary chairs Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds and Dr. Natalie Bieber at the 10th annual Rotary Tastes & Tunes event, Sunday, Oct. 2, at 617 E. Fourth Street on the Southside. A choice of two dinner seatings is offered at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., and the option of curbside pickup.

This year’s proceeds will be equally shared between Bethlehem Rotary Foundation local grants program and Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering, which is hoping to open a permanent year-round location. The new location would include room for families - making it the only emergency shelter for families in the Lehigh Valley.

Guests will enjoy delicious fare provided by Chef Sue, formerly of NCC culinary program and several successful restaurants including Susan’s Catering, and her friends who are some of the most talented chefs in the Valley. Each chef will prepare a time-honored home recipe.

While enjoying food, friends, and local musical entertainment, guests will also be able to open their phones and begin bidding on an exciting weeklong online auction.

Tickets are available at www.bthelhemparotary.org.

Wine pairing dinner Nov. 10

ArtsQuest and partner Jay Nee of Juniper and Grain invite you to the next installment in its dining series centered around rare wines and gourmet food pairings from around the world. This dinner will center on the sunshine state with Cruise the California Coast at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday Nov. 10. The evening features a delectable four-course dinner created and prepared by ArtsQuest’s culinary partners Levy Restaurants. Tickets, which include wine, food and server gratuity, are now available on steelstacks.org.

Farm food festival Oct. 16

The Monocacy Farm Project will host the seventh annual Monocacy Farm Food Festival, a family-friendly event for the whole community Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 395 Birdle Path Road. The festival will feature local food and artisan vendors, crafts and activities, farm tours, Bob Swaim’s unique collection of bikes and toys, a petting zoo, chef demo, live music, raffles and more. The first 100 individuals/families will receive a goodie bag.

An admission donation is expected. Free parking is available. All proceeds benefit The Monocacy Farm Project, a nonprofit educational farm initiative that grows and freely distributes fresh, healthy produce through partners in the emergency food system, including area soup kitchens, food pantries and other organizations throughout the Lehigh Valley. The MFP includes a “pick-your-own” program, community gardens, educational programming for all ages and abilities, and a variety of volunteer opportunities that engage youth and adults.

For updates / more information, visit the Monocacy Farm Food Festival’s Facebook page.

Wednesday, Sept. 28 to Saturday, Oct. 1

Festival Unbound coffee hour, lunchtime, and happy hour conversations about the future of our community, moderated by Touchstone Ensemble member Christopher Shorr. Some events are free, and some are ticketed. Information: visit www.touchstone.org

Wednesday, Sept. 28 to Sunday, Oct. 2

Festival Unbound. Five -day-local, arts-infused community celebration and conversation to engage our community through art and civic dialogue in envisioning our future together. Some events are free, and some are ticketed. 321 E. Fourth St. Information: visit www.touchstone.org or call 610-8671`-1689.

Wednesday, September 28

Festival Unbound opening celebration with Broughal MS choir, event performers and festival artists-in-residence John Gorka, New Folk Movement singer-songwriter, and Mark Valdez, community organizer. Barrio outdoor stage. 7-9 p.m. Information: visit www.touchstone.org or call 610 -867 -1689.

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 29

Remix: Camille Who and guests perform music, poetry, spoken word, dance and visual art. Exploring an Afro-Caribbean home and the art of the everyday. 7 to 9 p.m. Barrio stage. Information: visit www.touchstone.org

Bethlehem Farmers’ Market, Southside. Thursdays, till Oct. 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, Sept. 30 through Sunday, Oct. 2

Friday, Oct. 7 through Sunday, Oct. 9

Oktoberfest 2022, presented by Lehigh Valley International Airport /ABE. Fridays, 5-11 p.m.; Saturdays, noon to 10 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 6 p.m. Brews, food, live music, local artisans, dachshund races, more. Visit https://www.steelstacks.org/festivals/oktoberfest/ for information.

Friday, September 30

Festival Unbound program: Bombazo. Night of jams by local Latinx musicians; multiple styles of music. 7 to 9 p.m. Touchstone Barrio stage. Informatin: visit www.touchstone.org

Saturday, October 1

Harvest Festival, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Downtown Bethlehem family street fair. Visit www.visithistoricbethlehem.com/events/

Bethlehem Rose Garden Farmers’ Market, 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”, 7-10 p.m. Nominal cost; includes light refreshments. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700; visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Fall Fest, Hanover (NORCO) Township Community Center, 2 to 5 p.m.; hayrides, pumpkins, music, facepainting, wood carving, clown; 3660 Jacksonville Road

Sunday, October 2

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

Tuesday, October 4

Good Vibrations Chorus led by Nancy Shumaker. All 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/

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.