HANDS ON HISTORY CAMP: The Moravian Historical Society is pleased to announce registration is now open for the 2023 Hands on History camp! Two week-long sessions are available for rising third graders to rising fifth graders to kick off their summer vacation immersed in history. This year’s theme is “Science through History.” Campers will engage in STEAM-centered activities on the historic site at 214 East Center Street in Nazareth.

Rising sixth graders and older can apply to be a Junior Counselor. Junior Counselors will assist camp counselors and presenters with group activities, set-up and clean-up, and engaging campers.

The two sessions of Hands on History will run Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Session One: June 12-June 16: Session Two: June 19-June 23.

Details and registration can be found on the Moravian Historical Society website.

BETHLEHEM CITY EXHIBITS: Hub Willson Paintings and Photography. Till Feb. 13. Rotunda Gallery, 10 E. Church St. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Masks optional. Covid regulations enforced. Visit www.bfac-lv.org for more information. Upcoming: Printmakers Society of the Lehigh Valley members exhibition, Feb. 23 till March 30. Artist reception: 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 26.

CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE OF EASTERN PA: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Delta Hotels by Marriot (former Holiday Inn), 7336 Adrienne Dr., Breinigsville. Programs: March 7: Andy Waskie: The History of the Grand Army of the Republic; April 4: Unique Looks at the Strange, Unusual, and Comical Side of America’s 19th and Early 20th Century with Adam Shefts; May 2: Ron Kirkwood: Nurses/Women of Gettysburg Who Came to the Rescue at George Spangler Farm; June 6: “Mourning Customs and History” by Gretchen and James Kennedy. Information: Call 610-391-1000 or visit http://www.cwrteasternpa.org/calendar-1

BACH YOUTH CHOIR: The Bel Canto Youth Chorus of the Bach Choir of Bethlehem is accepting new singers for the spring term.

The choir is open to children and youth ages 7-18, with the Preparatory Chorus for younger singers and the Concert Choir for older singers.

The Bel Canto Youth Chorus is internationally recognized for its high standard of musical excellence and style.

Auditions are about 15 minutes long and both in person or on Zoom.

Tuition scholarships are available.: To sign up for an audition, of for more information on the Bel Canto Youth Chorus and upcoming events, visit bach.org.

VALLEY WRITER’S GROUP: New York Times-bestselling author Maria V. Snyder will serve as keynote speaker for the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group (GLVWG)’s 2023 Write Stuff Conference, one of the premier events for writers in the greater Lehigh Valley. The event is scheduled for March 23-25, at the Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel, 300 Gateway Drive, Bethlehem. The Write Stuff will be a live, in-person event with virtual options available for individuals who are unable to attend. The Write Stuff is sponsored in part by the MFA Program in Creative Writing and Publishing at DeSales University.

For a complete list of event pricing, registration and program information, and speaker bios, visit https://greaterlehighvalleywritersgroup.wildapricot.org.

DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP: The Division of Area Agency on Aging hosts a Dementia Support Group at the Dept. of Human Services building at 2801 Emrick Blvd. Bethlehem, PA on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30PM – 6:30PM.

Anyone interested in attending and would like more information can contact Ann Stager at 610-829-4540 or astager@northamptoncounty.org

In the event of inclement weather, please check the Northampton County Facebook page or call 610-829-4540 to see if the group is cancelled.

Wednesday, February 1

Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture: “China’s Foreign Policy: China’s Push for Global Dominance” by Dr. Chris Herrick, professor emeritus of Political Science, Muhlenberg College. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Kirkland Village auditorium, Bethlehem. Enter via First Presbyterian Church back parking lot, 2344 Center St. Information: call 610-866-2655. Masks required. Cost.

Thursday, February 2

Current Events Informal Discussion Group: Moderator: David M. Bell. World, national, state and local topics. Free. 2 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown, 18102. 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/

Friday, February 3

First Friday - Southside

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/

World War II History. “The Raid on St. Nazaire” with Dr. Charles Bonos moderator: David M. Bell. World, national, state and local topics. Cost. Must register. 2 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown, 18102. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Saturday, February 4

Saturday night dance with Country Dance. Nominal cost; light refreshments. 7 to 10 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Sunday, February 5

Queen of Hearts Tea Party: Dress your best. Alice joins guests for a lovely party featuring a selection of Valentine’s Day desserts and light refreshments. 11 a.m.to 5 p.m. Kemerer Museum, Paint your own tea set. Use acrylic paint pens. Choose from a selection of stencils or work freehand to create a unique design. 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Kemerer Museum, 427 N. New St. Information, other events: https://historicbethlehem.org/

Make Your Own Valentines Day Cards inspired by nineteenth century examples by the Moravians of historic Bethlehem. 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Moravian Museum, 66 W. Church St. Information, other events: https://historicbethlehem.org/

Tuesday, February 7

An Evening with Devil Dan; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Civil War Roundtable of Eastern Pennsylvania, Delta Hotels by Marriot (former Holiday Inn), 7336 Adrienne Dr., Breinigsville. Information: Call 610-391-1000 or visit http://www.cwrteasternpa.org/calendar-1

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, February 8

Free Karaoke with Bobby James, 1-3 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture: “Economic Warfare: The Power of Sanctions” by Dr. Eva Marikova Leeds, economics professor at Moravian University. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Kirkland Village auditorium, Bethlehem. Enter via First Presbyterian Church back parking lot, 2344 Center St. Information: call 610-866-2655. Masks required. Cost.

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