BETHLEHEM social calendar 5-10
VIETNAM MEMORIAL CEREMONY: Service persons killed in action in the Vietnam War will be honored at a Memorial Day ceremony presented by the Bethlehem Detachment 284 of the Marine Corps League. The service is slated for noon. Monday, May 29 at 10 E Church St. in Bethlehem. Contact Douglas Graves at 540-842-3241, doug@graves.org for more information.
PEACE CAMP: Young People Making Peace Summer Day Camp, sponsored by the LEPOCO Peace Center, is set for 9 a.m. to noon July 24 to 28 at First Presbyterian Church, Allentown. The camp is for children who have completed kindergarten through eighth grade. There will be songs, stories, crafts, games and other fun activities. There are sliding scale fees per camper; camperships are available. Register by July 7. For information or registration, call 610-691-8730 or email lepoco@fast.net
LEVITT CONCERT SCHEDULE: Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, has announced its 2023 free concert series line-up. Beginning Friday, May 19 through Saturday, Sept. 9, every Thursday-Saturday and select Sunday nights, the Levitt Pavilion will feature free professional concerts at the SteelStacks campus. Included in Levitt’s 13th season are annual festivals ¡Sabor! Latin Festival, held June 23-25, the return of One Earth ReggaeFest on July 1 and Blast Furnace Blues July 21-23.
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks is part of a national network of outdoor Levitt music venues and concert sites dedicated to strengthening the social fabric of communities through free, live music. Presenting a broad array of music genres and cultural programming, Levitt venues are inclusive destinations where families, friends, and neighbors of all ages and backgrounds come together. Learn more: www.levitt.org
KITCHEN HERB GARDEN: Seniors are invited to Traditions of Hanover, located at 5300 Northgate Drive, in Bethlehem, to create a kitchen herb garden on Wednesday, May 24, from 2-3 p.m., along the outdoor walking path. Explore the flavors of basil, oregano, chives and thyme by tasting an assortment of dips made with each of these herbs. Then select your favorite and take a plant home to start your kitchen garden! This event is rain or shine but will move indoors if inclement weather occurs. RSVP by May 17; please call 610-882-0400.
CATALYST SUMMER CAMP: Valley Youth House is accepting registrations for its 2023 Catalyst Adventure Learning Summer Camp programs. The programs will take place at Valley Youth House’s Camp Fowler in Orefield.
Seven camp sessions are available and include both overnight camps and day camps. Day camp sessions are available to youth aged 8 to 17, and overnight camp sessions are available to youth aged 10-17 with the exception of the July 5 - 7 Expression camp, which is open to campers aged 14-18. For more information and to register, please visit ValleyYouthHouse.org/programs/campfowler; email mbrady@valleyyouthhouse.org or call Mike Brady, Associate Director of Camp Fowler at (484)-866-2691.
CARS & COFFEE: Cars & Coffee series at SteelStacks, presented by Koch Automotive Group, will be presented one Sunday each month through September with the diverse themes of American Muscle, European and Japanese vehicles. The 2023 dates are confirmed to be May 21 - All Makes, June 4 – European Theme; July 16 – American Muscle; Aug. 27 – Japanese Theme; and the Grand Finale on Sept. 17. Cars & Coffee encourages car enthusiasts from throughout the region to come together for a fun-filled morning featuring a variety of vehicles of all makes and models. The series typically draws more than 20,000 visitors throughout the year. All events will be held from 9 a.m. to noon
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.
ARTSQQUEST GRANGE PARK EVENTS: Grab your lawn chairs and get ready because Grange Park in Upper Macungie Township will soon be rocking! ArtsQuest, Upper Macungie Township and presenting sponsors Uline and Service Electric are bringing Concerts on the Grange to the 165-acre park Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May 13. Tickets can be purchased at?steelstacks.org.
BURNSIDE FARM SUMMER CAMP, ages six to 12. Discover what it was like to be an early farmer, explore what farmers do today and learn all about taking care of animals. In partnership with Sunset Boarding Stables, LLC. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 26 to 30; July 24 to 28. 1461 Schoenersville Road. Visit https://historicbethlehem.org/programs/farm-summer-camp/ for information or https://store.historicbethlehem.org/farm-camp/ to register.
115th BACH CHOIR FESTIVAL: May 12, 13, 19, 20. Information, additional events and dates and tickets: visit https://bach.org/season/ and the Focus section of this week’s Lehigh Valley Press newspapers.
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/
Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce 2023 annual Awards Reception. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Historic Hotel Bethlehem, 437 Main St. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, comedy, networking, entertainment. Ceremony: 6:10 p.m. Visit https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/BethlehemAnnual%20Awards%20Ceremony-838999/details
Thursday, May 11
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/
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/
Tunes At Twilight; along Main, Broad streets. Visit www.visithistoricbethlehem.com/events/series/tunes-at-twilight/
Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13
Opening weekend: 115th Bach Choir Festival. Information, additional events and dates and tickets: visit https://bach.org/season/ and the Focus section of this week’s Lehigh Valley Press newspapers.
Friday, May 12
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, May 13
Saturday night dance with KATO. Nominal cost; light refreshments. 7 to 10 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.
Tuesday, May 16
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, May 17
Deadline for herb garden event. Taste an assortment of dips made with basil, oregano, chives and thyme. Select and take home a plant. RSVP to Megan by May 17 by calling 610-492-7077. 2 to 3 p.m. Outdoor walking path. Traditions of Hanover, 5300 Northgate Drive; visit www.traditionsofhanover.com
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/
Afternoon dance with Country Dance. Nominal cost; light refreshments. 7 to 10 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.
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.