TRANS-BRIDGE MOVE: Trans-Bridge Lines has announced that beginning March 6, it will move its Allentown stop from the now closed Allentown Bus Terminal to the Allentown Transportation Center (ATC), located at 603 Linden St. Drop-off and pick-ups will operate from Platform C at the location.

Trans-Bridge Lines has worked with the City of Allentown and LANTA to utilize the transportation center.

In addition to the new location, passengers may purchase tickets at the Transportation Center via the LANTA ticket window located across from Platform B near Dunkin’. The ticket window is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is staffed by LANTA employees who will sell Trans-Bridge Lines tickets on the company’s behalf.

Passengers are encouraged to use Linden Street for quick pickups and drop-offs. The parking garage may also be used for up to 15 minutes free of charge for that purpose. Passengers should be aware that they are not permitted to pick up or drop off directly at Platform C. The platform area is intended for motorcoach use only.

To view schedules, please visit the company’s website at www.transbridgelines.com.

BETHLEHEM GARDEN CLUB: The Bethlehem Garden Club will resume its monthly meetings Thursday, March 16, at the Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem. The timing of the meeting will be slightly different. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and at noon soup, bread and rolls and dessert will be served. For March the program is Conifers and Rhododendrons for Durability, Versatility and Seasonal Interest, given by Bruce and Marianne Feller. All are welcome.

WOMEN LEADERSHIP NOMINEES SOUGHT: The South Bethlehem Historical Society is sponsoring the second annual Women in Leadership Luncheon in late August. SBHS seeks women nominees who are or have been affiliated in the following vocations: teachers, medical, science, the arts, fashion, government and business.

Interested individuals should submit their name or the nominee’s name, contact information, recent photo, and a brief bio paragraph to jlee975@gmail.com, no later than May 1.

ART GRANTS APPLICANTS: The Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission invites area nonprofit organizations and K-12 public and charter schools to submit proposals for annual arts grants. The grants are to support arts related activities that will take place between June 1, 2023 and May 31, 2024. The grants are offered to encourage new works of art, educational programs, exhibits, presentations, performances and other arts-related activities. This grant program supports the mission of the Fine Arts Commission (bfac-lv.org).

A total of $3,000 is available for awards this year. Although the total could be awarded to one applicant, in recent years it has been divided among two to four applicants. An awardee may be granted all or part of the money for which it applies.

Submit two copies of proposals for funding to the Grants Committee, Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission, P.O. Box 1851, Bethlehem, PA, 18016, postmarked no later than May 12, 2023.

Additional details about the Grants Program can be found on the BFAC website: https://bfac-lv.org/grants/

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MESS NIGHT: The 46th annual Bethlehem Detachment’s Mess Night is scheduled for Saturday, March 11 at the Surestay Plus Hotel on routes 22 and 512. The event honors distinguished citizen Claude Rone. Cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m.

‘THE RISING’ AT THE ICEHOUSE: A rebel’s granddaughter joins the cast of “The Rising” to tell her grandfather’s role in the Easter Rebellion

At one of last year’s popular performances of the regionally produced play, “The Rising,” playwright and director Ara Barlieb was in for a surprise: Fiona Sweeney, granddaughter of Peter Paul Galligan, one of the key Irish rebels, was in the audience and told Barlieb she loved the show.

This year, it was Sweeney who got the surprise: Barlieb wrote her into the play as one of the women who attached themselves to the cause.

For the second year, Crowded Kitchen Players will recount the story of the spirited men and women who stood up to fight. This reprise of their 2022 production of “The Rising: The Irish Rebellion in Song and Verse” runs March 16-19, in The Charles A. Brown IceHouse in Bethlehem.

Performances are at 7:30 p.m. March 16-18 and 2 p.m. March 19. For information and tickets, call 610-704-6974 or visit www.ckplayers.com.

LANTA INFORMATION SESSION: Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority (LANTA) will hold an open house to receive public comments and discuss proposed service changes. The meeting will be held March 22 at 10 a.m. in Bethlehem City Hall, 10 E. Church Street. The meeting, which will also be offered online at www.lantabus.com, will address proposed changes to the LANTABus system scheduled to take effect in June.

ROARING 20s BALL: Historic Hotel Bethlehem has announced its 2023 Roaring ‘20s Ball is finally back. Guests will feel like they’ve stepped back into the 1920s as they enter the elegant Great Gatsby-like ballroom with staff and attendees decked out in their Jazz-age clothes.

The event is Saturday, March 25 from 5 to 10 p.m. The evening begins with a cocktail hour featuring speakeasy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Guests will enjoy an open bar, three-course dinner, and flambe station dessert display. To make reservations, call 877-327-9402.

Wednesday, March 8

Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture: “Energy Geopolitics & Security” by Dr. Rudy Shankar, director, Energy Systems Engineering, Lehigh 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.

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/

Thursday, March 9

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/

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/

Friday, March 10

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, March 11

How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace. Join Taylor Rezac, to find out about making your own traps. Wear green! 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 KATO. 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, March 14

Bach at Noon, noon to 1 p.m. Central Moravian Church, 73 W. Church St. Visit.https://bach.org/event/bach-at-noon-march-14/ for more information.

Delaware Lehigh Amateur Radio Club Inc. Nine free entry-level classes from 7 to 9 p.m. Students (ages eight through 80 plus) learn about ham radio activities, operations and information to prepare for the Federal Communications Commission’s Amateur basic license examination. 100 Gracedale Ave., Nazareth. For details or to register, contact KE3AW@arrl.net or call 610-419-9286 or visit www.dlarc.club

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 15

Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture: “War Crimes: What are They? How can They be Prosecuted?” by Dr. Brian Mello, chairman, Department of Political Science and Director of Center for Ethics, Muhlenberg College. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Kirkland Village Auditorium, 1 Kirkland Circle, Bethlehem, enter via First Presbyterian Church back parking lot, 2344 Center St. Information: call 610-866-2655. Masks required. Cost.

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