KITE DAY: In partnership with Lehigh Valley Kite Society and Pocono Kite Symphony, Northampton County Parks & Recreation will sponsor the 31st annual Kite Day in the Park at Louise W. Moore County Park in Lower Nazareth Township from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 6.

This year’s event will honor Andy Gallinas, the founding member of the Lehigh Valley Kite Society and Pocono Kite Symphony. Andy passed away in December 2021.

The program will be held at Pavilion #2 and adjacent open fields on the west side of the park at 151 Country Club Road, Easton.

CASHLESS CELTIC FEST: The 2023 Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival Sept. 22 to 24 will be a cashless operation this year. There will be a strong promotional campaign from now until the start of the Celtic Classic, so that as many people as possible can be informed in advance.

For more information on the Celtic Classic and other CCA events, visit: www.celticfest.org or contact info@celticfest.org

LATINX BLOCK PARTY: ¡Fiesta Latina! takes place April 29, 6-9 p.m. at Touchstone’s outdoor Barrio Stage (321 E. Fourth St.). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for first come, first served table seating. Food and drink available for cash or credit card purchase. Live Reggaeton music will be provided by El Elegido, and there will be a spectacular dance performance by Philadelphia’s Danza Azteca del Anahuac, featuring traditional Mexican indigenous dance and drums. There is no cost to attend; donations are welcome. For more information, go to: www.touchstone.org

FIESTA 2023: The Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley (HCLV) is pleased to announce FIESTA 2023: Ecuador. Please save the date for this year’s gala, which will be held at Wind Creek’s newly renovated Foundry Ballroom Friday, June 23 at 5:30 p.m.

This year’s FIESTA will be an elegant night of Latin music, dinner, silent auction, awards, and much more! Hosted by dedicated community advocate and friend of HCLV, Dr. Leonardo Claros, this year’s event will honor two vital HCLV partners for their leadership and commitment to our mission, vision, and community:

• President’s Award – Michael J. Perrucci and Christine Hurst Perrucci

• Community Leadership Award – Wind Creek Bethlehem

VETERANS SUPPORT: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. third Monday of the month. State Representative Jeanne McNeil’s district office, 1080 Schadt Ave., Whitehall. Information on education, health care and death benefits. For appointments with an American Legion Service Office representative, call 610-266-1273.

ST. PETER AND ST. JOHN WINDISH CHURCHES FINAL SERVICES: Public Festival of Thanksgiving and Leave-taking : open houses are 8:30 a.m. and services at 10 a.m.; April 23 at St. John’s Windish, 617 E. Fourth St.; and April 30 at St. Peter’s, 474 Vine St. to recognize the legacy and mission of the congregations as they depart the sanctuaries and church buildings. Both include communion and music by soloists and the South Side Brass. The two Lutheran churches joined with Light of Christ Lutheran Church to form a new congregation, Blessed Trinity Lutheran Church.

Wednesday, April 19

Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania Earth Day. Learn more about the tribe and practical ways for all citizens to respect and protect our homeland and the health, welfare and future of the next seven generations of our children. Free. Noon to 2 p.m. Northampton Community College, 3835 Green Pond Road. Visit https://lvhistory.org/historic-sites/lenape-nation-of-pennsylvania-cultural-center/

Fight Fraud with the Senior Medicare Patrol with Ron Lambert. Hanover Twp. Community Center, 3660 Jacksonville Road. 10:30 a.m. Call 1-800-356-3606 or visit www.carie.org Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of Elders) for general information or visit hanovertwp-nc.org for the Community Center events. Afternoon dance with Glenn Kakowski. Nominal cost; light refreshments. 1 to 3 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Thursday, April 20

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, April 21

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, April 22

Earth Day 2023 theme: “Invest in Our Planet”

Cops ‘n Kids of the Lehigh Valley annual Celebration of Reading and the Arts and Sciences. Free books, food, crafts, science experiments, more. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third St. Information: visit lvcops-n-kids@att.net or www.copsnkidslv.org

Easton Municipal Band with Champagne Flutes and L.V. Brass. Sousa marches, popular classics, stage and screen hits. 2 to 4 p.m. Hanover Township Community Center, 3660 Jacksonville Road. Information: visit https://hanovercommunitycenter.com/

Earth Day Walk with Sharon Lohse, certified forest therapy guide. Two-hour outdoor guided walk along the Monocacy Manor property. Snacks, tea and shared reflection. All ages and degrees of ability. Cost; visitwww.stfrancisctr.org/sfcr-store/p/earth-day-walk or call 610-867-8890. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. St. Francis Center for Renewal, 395 Bridle Path Road.

Earth Day Celebration: Arts, crafts, education; plant potting, pinecone bird feeder and seed bomb stations, noon to 4 p.m. The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, 2845 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley.Visit www.thepromenadeshopsatsauconvalley.com/event/earth-day/2145549765 for information.

Spring on the Southside: Free family health, wellness, art, plant potting, song writing, mandala making, bike checks, guided tour of L.U. Art Gallery; activities with St. Luke’s and SS Arts District. 1 to 4 p.m. Greenway. Visit Facebook and Instagram: @southsideartsdistrict for details.

Sunday, April 23

Earth Day ansd Self Reflection with the Wicked Botanist. Cost. Bring plants or seeds to exchange and a personal yoga mat. Schedule: gather at tent for pastries, fresh fruit, mimosas. Group breakouts: yoga, meditation, pot painting, planting. Optional (additional fees) tarot card readings, oils, chair massages. 10 a.m. -3 p.m. Reservations: call directly at 610-882-2100 only; nonrefundable prepayment required. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sayre Mansion, 250 Wyandotte St.

Tuesday, April 25

Delaware Lehigh Amateur Radio Club Inc. Nine free entry-level classes from 7 to 9 p.m. (May 2 is last one). 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/

Thursday, April 27

Lecture: Bethlehem Steel and the Lincoln Tunnel / the Iron Foundry And Its Role In Tunnel History by former Bethlehem Steel research supervisor Trevor Shellhammer. 6 to 7 p.m. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 Second St. Visit nmih.org for tickets, costs.

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, local topics. Free. 2 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

The Bethlehem Press calendar listings are, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of printing. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information submitted by external parties.