LENAPE DISCUSSION: Chief Barbara Bluejay, Keeper of Culture will discuss oral histories, family heirlooms and traditions May 4 at 7 p.m. at Seidersville Hall, 3700 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lower Saucon Township.

The Lenape tribe lived in the Lehigh Valley for thousands of years before the first European explorers arrived. After the Walking Purchase of 1737, most Lenape were forced westward by the influx of European settlers.

FREE SMOKE DETECTORS: Fire Chief Warren Achey and the local Red Cross are rallying volunteers, neighbors and fire departments to raise awareness of the need for home smoke alarms, and an upcoming distribution of free alarms for the Southside May 6. “Working smoke alarms can cut the risk of death from home fires in half,” according to the Red Cross.

The national “Sound the Alarm” event will be held locally at Schweder Fire Station, at 419 E. Fourth St., from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Questions can be addressed to the fire department at 610-865-7140. To request the installation of a free smoke detector, call 484-403-4733.

KITE DAY: In partnership with Lehigh Valley Kite Society and Pocono Kite Symphony, the 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. Saturday, 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.

CHAMBER AWARDS RECEPTION: Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 annual awards reception will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. May 10 at Historic Hotel Bethlehem, 437 Main St. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, comedy, networking, entertainment. Awards ceremony honoring those who epitomize the spirit of the city of Bethlehem begins at 6:10 p.m.

The 2023 awards and honorees are Strategic Partner: Hispanic Center of the Lehigh Valley; Milestone (business or an organization that has enhanced the Bethlehem Community and/or The Bethlehem Chamber with a spirit of volunteerism and/or support in multiple arenas); Milestone (Chamber member business celebrating a significant anniversary): Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University (25 years) and ArtsQuest / Musikfest (40 years); Downtown Vision (given to those who have a clear goal for how they see the future of downtown and make it happen): Winston Alozie, Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem; Star of Bethlehem (bettering Bethlehem as a volunteer or in a business capacity): Guillermo Lopez; Frank Marcon (combined business career with sustained and diverse community volunteer service that enhanced significantly the valley’s quality of life): Robert Begliomini, PharmD, MBA, Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Sponsors: Capital Blue Cross (premier); Lehigh Valley Health Network, Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Astound Business Solutions, Fulton Bank, Allied Building Corporation, B Braun Medical, Moravian University, Wind Creek Bethlehem, Historic Hotel Bethlehem, PSECU and Service Electric Business.

Thursday, May 4

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/

Tunes At Twilight; along Main and Broad Streets. Visit www.visithistoricbethlehem.com/events/series/tunes-at-twilight/

Delaware Lehigh Amateur Radio Club Inc. (general office: 100 Gracedale Ave., Nazareth). May 4 – Fd Preps – George N3sqd / Al W3ce / Adam N3lag / Ben N3wr. Meetings: Nancy Run Fire Company, 3564 Easton Ave. For details or to register, contact KE3AW@arrl.net or call 610-419-9286 or visit www.dlarc.club

Friday, May 5

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: US Airborne Divisions in WWII/ Instructor: Dr. Charles Bonos. Cost. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

First Friday- Southside Arts District, 6 to 8 p. m. Visit https://southsideartsdistrict.com/first-friday/

Corpora Gallery at Charter HS for the Arts. Over 100 student works, InVision Photo Festival feature, student images and a piece from professional photographer, Charles Stonewall. Through Dec. 10 at 321 E. Third St. by appointment; call 610-868-2971, ext.3185. Visit www.CharterArts.org for events and information.

Saturday, May 6

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, May 7

Sunflower contest. First day of Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hellertown Library area, 409 Constitution Ave., Hellertown. Food, fun, live music and fresh produce. Visit www.svfmpa.com/

Tuesday, May 9

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, May 11

Wednesday,May 10

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/

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