News briefs

Nov. 3 program highlights women filmmakers

LUNAFEST®, the fundraising film festival dedicated to championing women filmmakers and bringing people together in their communities, will be hosted at ArtsQuest, Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas in South Bethlehem Thursday, Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m., by Girls on the Run Lehigh Valley and Girls on the Run Pocono.

LUNAFEST features a program of short films that empower and inspire. This year’s stories are told from a variety of perspectives that champion women and gender nonconforming individuals, highlighting their aspirations, accomplishments, resilience, strength and connection. Join us. The recommended age for the film festival is age 13+.

All proceeds from LUNAFEST will benefit Girls on the Run and will provide local program scholarships for those in ned.

More information: lunafest.org. Purchase tickets at Steelstacks.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 Golden State with Cruise the California Coast at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 10. The evening features a delectable four-course dinner created

Wednesday, October 12

The Farm Market at Northampton Community College, Bethlehem Campus quad, 3835 Green Pond Road. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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.

Cops ‘n’ Kids Reading Room. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Age three and up. Masks are mandatory. For information, visit www.lvcopsnkidslv.org

Thursday, October 13

Marbles To Make Believe: Let’s Play! with Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites curator of collections and exhibitions Brett Peters. Toys through time. Opening reception: 6 to 8 p.m. Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, 427 N. New St. Through January 2023. Information: visit https://historicbethlehem.org/collections/exhibits/marblestomakebelieve/

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.

Friday, October 14

Zoom lecture: Photographing Bethlehem Steel. Photographers Ed Leskin (based in Bethlehem) and portraits of steelworkers in Maryland and Pennsylvania.; J.M. Giordano (based in Baltimore): documented the changing landscape of Sparrows Point. Noon to 1 p.m. Free. Presented by the National Museum of Industrial History and the Baltimore Museum of Industry. For information and to register to view event, visit www.thebmi.org/programs-events/photographing-bethlehem-steel/

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, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 16

Steel Workers Reunion Party, pop-up exhibits, hands-on youth activities, documentary and archival video screenings, live demonstrations, guided tours and more. Musical performances by Kendal Conrad and Starting Tomorrow and food from Heaven On A Bun Food Truck and a very special Foodways of Steel tasting sponsored by St. John Windish Church.Visit www.nmih.org/event/steel-weekend-steelworkers-reunion/ for full daily schedules. https://www.nmih.org/event/steel-weekend-steelworkers-reunion/

Saturday, October 15

SouthSide Fall Cleanup, 10 a.m. to noon. Light breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Meet at Farrington Square, rain or shine.

Bethlehem Rose Garden Farmers’ Market, till Oct. 29. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rose Garden (corner of Eighth Avenue and Broad Street). Weekly live music, activities.

Indie Craft Fair, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Around 35 vendors, 100 per cent handmade. The Art Establishment, 945 Broadway, Fountain Hill. Visit www.theartestablishmentstudios.com/indie-craft-fair

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, October 16

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/

Indie Craft Fair, Noon. to 5 p.m. Around 35 vendors, 100 percent handmade. The Art Establishment, 945 Broadway, Fountain Hill. Visit www.theartestablishmentstudios.com/indie-craft-fair

Tuesday, October 18

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/

Monthly virtual history series. Haunted Historic Lehigh Valley 6:30 to 7 p.m. with George Wacker of L.V. with Love Media at https://lvhistory.org/ or www.facebook.com/LVPassporttoHistory/

Wednesday, October 19

Wednesday Afternoon Dance, “KATO” Cover cost includes light refreshments. 1 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Cops ‘n’ Kids Reading Room. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Age three and up. Masks are mandatory. For information, visit www.lvcopsnkidslv.org

Thursday, October 20

Bethlehem Garden Club, 1 p.m. Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Road. Program: Beekeeping with Master Beekeeper Rob Roeshman. All welcome.

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.

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.