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Around Town 11-16

NORCO suicide awareness event Nov. 30

The Northampton County Suicide Prevention Task Force and Bangor School District will show the documentary, “My Ascension,” Nov. 30 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at Bangor HS, 187 5 Points Richmond Road, Bangor. “My Ascension” is about 16-year-old Emma Benoit’s attempted suicide, how she survived and how it propelled her on a mission to use her experience to help others find hope and stay alive. The film also highlights the stories of two other young people who, tragically, did not survive their attempts and the devastating effects suicide can have on families and communities.

Community mental health providers will conduct a resource fair before and after the movie, supplying information and support. Information about the film is available at www.myascension.us

This event is free and the community is welcome to attend. However, due to the film’s subject matter, it is recommended that children under the age of 10 do not participate unless their parents have seen the film previously and are okay with their child viewing the content.

Anyone struggling with thoughts of suicide can call the Northampton County crisis line at 610-252-9060 or the National hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Writers’ group to meet Nov. 19

Greater Lehigh Valley Writers’ Group will hold its monthly meeting from 10 a.m. – noon, Saturday.. For this month only, it will be held online via Zoom.

From 11 a.m.-12 noon, author, editor, and book coach Dianna Sinovic will present “Talk, Talk, Talk: The Art of Effective Dialogue.” Discuss how good dialogue functions in a piece of fiction and how to make it better in a work-in-progress. The morning workshop is free and open to the public.

From 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Sinovic will hold a Dialogue Workshop. Attendees are asked to bring samples of dialogue they are struggling with, and the group will tackle possible revisions. Attendees will also work through examples to practice writing more effective dialogue. Cost for the workshop is free for members, $15 for non-members.

All attendees must be 18 years or older. Email glvwg.vebmeister@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link. For more information or to register for the event, go to https://greaterlehighvalleywritersgroup.wildapricot.org/event-5024418.

Wednesday, November 16

Afternoon dance, 1 to 3 p.m. “ Jim & Robin” -cover cost, light refreshments. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown . Information: call 610-437-3700 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, November 17

Current events with moderator David M. Bell. 2 to 3:30 p.m. Open discussion group includes world, national, state and local events. Free to members. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra rehearsals, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Conductor: George Fennell. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Toddler Storytime, 10 a.m. 18 months to 6 years old. Banana Factory Arts and Education Center, 25 W. Third St - #300. Visit https://www.bananafactory.org/event/11717/toddler-storytime/

Fall birch tree 12 by 24-inch canvas painting for adults. Cost includes instruction and supplies. Wear old clothes. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road. Register at least 24 hours in advance. at www. bethlehemtownship.org/btcc/or call 610-332-1900.

Friday, November 18

Elm Street Jazz Workshop rehearsals, 9 a.m. Director: Allan Meyerson. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Dance Soup, Charter Arts Dance Department informal concert of student-choreographed works. 7 p.m. Friday and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday. 321 E. Third St. For information, visit www.charterarts.org and for tickets: https://www.showpass.com/dance-soup-2/

Saturday, November 19

Saturdays at Burnside. Family fun. 1461 Schoenersville Road., Bethlehem 10 a.m. to noon. Information: visit https://historicbethlehem.org/saturdays-at-burnside/

Saturday night dance, “Altar Ego”. Nominal cost; 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, November 20

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

Catch That Turkey youth program: S.T.E.A.M. Adventure. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E.Second St. Visit www.nmih.org/

Tuesday, November 22

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, November 23

Free Karaoke with Bobby James. 1 to 2:30 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Turkey jam: Grove Merchants, Trouble City All Stars, others performing music and artists of Live Aid 1985. 6:30 p.m. Musikfest Cafe, 101 Founders Way. Information, tickets: visit www.steelstacks.org/event/13287/the-groove-merchants-and-trouble-city-all-stars-present-the-2nd-annual-lehigh-valley-turkey-jam/

Thursday, November 24

Thanksgiving Day - Many government buildings and other places closed.

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