BETHLEHEM social calendar 2-22
LV WRITERS’ GROUP: Greater Lehigh Valley Writers’ Group (GLVWG) will hold its monthly meeting from 10 a.m. – noon, Saturday, Feb. 25. The meeting is offered in a hybrid format-in-person at the Palmer Branch of the Easton Library, 1 Weller Place, Palmer, PA, and online via Zoom.
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 events, go to https://greaterlehighvalleywritersgroup.wildapricot.org/event-5165751.
FREE RADIO CLASSES: Delaware Lehigh Amateur Radio Club Inc. will hold 10 free entry-level classes from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays beginning March 7. Students (ages eight through 80 plus) will learn about ham radio activities, operations, and information to prepare for the Federal Communications Commission’s Amateur basic license examination. Classes will be held at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC – formerly known as the 911 Center) at 100 Gracedale Ave., Nazareth. For details or to register, contact KE3AW@arrl.net or call 610-419-9286
TOWN HALL EXHIBIT: The Printmakers Society of the Lehigh Valley will be displaying work in an exhibition at the Bethlehem City Hall Rotunda Gallery from Feb. 23 to March 30, 2023. There will be an opening reception on Sunday, Feb. 26, from 2–4 p.m. The Rotunda Gallery is located at 10 E. Church St. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE OF EASTERN PA: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., March 7. Delta Hotels by Marriot (former Holiday Inn), 7336 Adrienne Dr., Breinigsville. Andy Waskie: The History of the Grand Army of the Republic. 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.
To sign up for an audition, of for more information on the Bel Canto Youth Chorus and upcoming events, visit bach.org.
Wednesday, February 22
Elder Fraud free presentation and question/answer time. Learn ways to identify elder fraud and to protect finances with FBI agent Sean Ahearn. 11 a.m. to noon. Meeting room, Hanover Township Community Center, 3660 Jacksonville Rd., Bethlehem.
Free Karaoke with Bobby James, 1 to 3 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/
Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture: “Global Famine: A Renewed Threat in the 21st Century” by Beverly Eighmy, retired Foreign Affairs Officer, U.S. Dept. of State. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Kirkland Village auditorium, Bethlehem. Enter via First Presbyterian Church back parking lot, 2344 Center St. Masks required. Cost. Information: call 610-866-2655.
Thursday, February 23
Slavery in Bethlehem: The rediscovered 1780 registery of enslaved men and women in Moravian Bethlehem by Scott Gordon. 5 p.m. 342 Northampton St., Easton. Information, registration: visit https://sigalmuseum.org/event/slavery-in-bethlehem-the-rediscovered-1780-register-of-northampton-countys-enslaved-persons/ or http://northamptonctymuseum.org; click on events.
Current Events Informal Discussion Group: Moderator: David M. Bell. World, national, state, 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 24
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/
Saturday, February 25
Lehigh Valley Charter Arts goes to Candyland. Follow Cady after she falls into the game and has to find her way back. Will she become lost in the game come to life forever? Ages three and up. Cops ‘n’ Kids Lehigh Valley. 10 a.m. to noon. Cops ‘n Kids Reading Room. Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third St. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Masks may be required. Information, visit http://copsnkidslv.org/
Saturday night dance with Johnny K. Nominal cost; light refreshments. 7 to 10 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/
Tuesday, February 28
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, March 1
Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture: “Political Trends in Latin America” by Dr. Lindsay Burt, visiting assistant professor of Political Science, Muhlenberg College. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Kirkland Village auditorium, Bethlehem. Enter via First Presbyterian Church back parking lot, 2344 Center St. Masks required. Cost. Information: call 610-866-2655 or visit visit ywcabethlehem.org/homepage/what-we-do/specialevents/great-decisions-lecture-series/
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