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 recommend age to attend 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 need.

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 sunshine state with Cruise the California Coast at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 10. The evening features a delectable four-course dinner created and prepared by ArtsQuest’s culinary partners Levy Restaurants. Tickets, which includes wine, food and server gratuity, are now available on steelstacks.org.

McNabb to speak at LifePath Nov. 23 event

Donovan McNabb will be the keynote speaker at the 25th annual LifePath * PICPA Thanksgiving Luncheon, scheduled for Nov. 23, to take place at the Delta Hotel in Breinigsville. The folks at LifePath couldn’t be more excited.

McNabb will visit LifePath before the luncheon to greet some of his most devoted fans. To show their passion for Donovan and to the Eagles, many of the individuals throughout LifePath’s programs have decorated their homes and program spaces to show their passion.

Several LifePath group homes and programs have submitted photos of their decorations for Donovan to consider which is his favorite, with some from our own back yard.

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.

Friday, October 21

Macbeth, 7 p.m. Oct. 21 and Oct. 22; 4 p.m. Oct. 23. Charter Arts Theatre Department, adapted by Erica Schmidt, by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC servicing the Dramatists Play Service. Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E. Third St. Visit www.showpass.com/mac-beth-adapted-by-erica-schmidt/ for dates, hours and tickets.

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.

Disability fair, State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-133rd, will hold a disability resource fair 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 21 at Suburban North Family YMCA, 880 Walnut St., Catasauqua. For more information, call McNeill’s office at 610-266-1273.

Saturday, October 22

Greater Lehigh Valley Writers’ Group, 10 a.m. to noon, in-person (18 years old and up) at the Palmer Branch of the Easton Library, 1 Weller Place, and online via Zoom. Free workshop: author Thomas Lubben presents “The Art of Journaling,” 11 a.m. to noon, open to the public. Email glvwg.vebmeister@gmail.com to receive a Zoom link. For more information or to register for the event, go to https://greaterlehighvalleywritersgroup.wildapricot.org/event-4990026.

Bethlehem Rose Garden Farmer’s Market, last one is 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, “Johnny K”. 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 23

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

Tuesday, October 25

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, October 26

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

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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