SUN INN VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are needed to talk with visitors about the museum and its history Sundays starting May 28 from noon to 3 p.m. Volunteers are also needed for Nusikfest, Aug. 4-13. For more information, contact Marylou Young at mly0202@rcn.com. Volunteer forms are available at the Sun Inn website.

STEELSTACKS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: For the 13th year, the Hometown Heroes Display will transform the SteelStacks campus into a living memorial honoring our hometown heroes. From Memorial Day weekend through mid-July, the campus will be draped with images of local military heroes as a display of appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifices and contributions. Close to 1,500 photographs were submitted by residents in the community. Visit SteelStacks.org for additional information on Memorial Day weekend events.

FLAG DAY: Embassy Bank’s annual Flag Day event honoring Lehigh Valley Veterans, will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. June 10 at the Musikfest Café at SteelStacks. Enjoy the patriotic performance of the season with the famous Allentown Band, the first and finest civilian concert band in the U.S. Proudly wave your stars and stripes to America’s most honorable music, performed under the direction of Ronald Demkee.

Pre-show activities on the Town Square will be held from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and include ‘Dunk the Banker’ with proceeds being donated to a local veterans group. Food and beverages will be available inside the ArtsQuest Center at Palette and Pour.

SUDS N ROSES: An all-new event will debut in the Bethlehem Rose Garden May 27, hosted by the Bethlehem Chamber. Suds n’ Roses, titled to pay homage to the roses, provides a platform for local breweries to sample their products to guests 21 and older and will host live music, food trucks, artisans, and more.

Suds n’ Roses, The Bethlehem Chamber’s newest event, was inspired on the heels of the West Bethlehem’s concert series, Live in the Garden, which began last summer. This year, the event kicked off May 6, hosted in partnership with the Bethlehem Chamber, City of Bethlehem, and sponsored by Zoellner Arts Center. Live music featuring up-and-coming artists and fan-favorites, is offered free to the community in the Rose Garden’s bandshell every Saturday, from 6-8:30 p.m.. The series ends with the final show July 1. Local business owners are also featured in this event including Pat’s Pizza, Franklin Hill Vineyards, Lost Tavern Brewing, Couchpota.doh, Backdoor Bakeshop, and more. This event also gives a platform for Bethlehem’s non-profit organizations to promote their services.

WRITERS’ GROUP MEETING: Greater Lehigh Valley Writers’ Group (GLVWG) will hold its monthly meeting from 10 a.m. – noon, Saturday, May 20, 2023. 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.

From 11 a.m.-noon, Darrell Parry will present “Poetry is Stupid: Change My Mind.” There is no fee for the morning program. Registration is recommended but not required.

From 1:30 to 3 p.m., Parry will present “Poetry for Those Who Do Not Write Poetry (And Also Those Who Do!),” a workshop focused on how to generate poems organically using simple tricks of the trade. The workshop will be held in-person only. Registration is required. There is no cost for members, $15 for non-members (payment accepted via PayPal).

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-5259703.

JUNETEENTH 2023: Juneteenth Lehigh Valley is launching its third year of Juneteenth festivities throughout the Lehigh Valley. The event began in 2021 with a one-day festival at Arts Quest in Bethlehem, but this year its sponsors have expanded their vision to present a week-long celebration with flag raising ceremonies, Juneteenth Dining Experience, Black Author’s program, Black Hair/Beauty/Fashion Expo, Juneteenth Day with the Iron Pigs, our signature music festival, and ending the week with a Juneteenth Parade.

Juneteenth Lehigh Valley is supported by AARP Pennsylvania, the Air Products Foundation, PBS39/91.3 WLVR, PPL, ADP Processing, B. Braun, Olympus, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), Lehigh University, Moravian University, Nazareth Music Center, Crayola, LLC, Greater Lehigh Chamber of Commerce (African American Council), West Ward Community Initiative, and Kaplan’s Awnings. This event brings together volunteers from Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton. For more information and the week’s schedule, go to www.Juneteenthlv.org.

HB&M- ROOMS TO VIEW House and garden tour. Preview party with live music, wine, hors d’oeuvres from 5:30-8:30 p.m. June 9. Residences tours with distinctive design and architectural elements from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 10. For information and tickets, visit https://historicbethlehem.org/events/rooms-to-view-house-garden-tour/

Wednesday, May 17

Deadline for May 24 herb garden event at Traditions of Hanover. RSVP to Megan by calling 610-492-7077. 2 to 3 p.m. Outdoor walking path. Traditions of Hanover, 5300 Northgate Drive, 18017; 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.

Thursday, May 18

Bethlehem Garden Club, 1 p.m. meeting with Gary Ward: “Chasing the History, Mystery and Allure of the Oriental Rug.” Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Rd.

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/

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

Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20

Closing 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 19

Free Senior Fair, co-hosted by State Rep. Jeanne McNeill and Sen. Nick Miller. 60 vendors, blood pressure screenings, vision checks, stress management and fall risk assessments, giveaways, refreshments and more. 9 a.m. to noon. Whitehall Mall, 1259 Whitehall Mall and Grape St., Whitehall.

City Art exhibit: Mixed Media Paintings: “Bugs, Butterflies, and Transformations”; works of Lynn N. Gano, till June 27. Opening reception: 2 to 4 p.m. May 21. Rotunda Gallery, 10 E. Church St. Visit https://bfac-lv.org/rotunda-gallery-shows-2/

Elm Street Jazz Workshop rehearsals, 9 a.m. Director: Allan Meyerson. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Saturday, May 20

Governor Wolf Historical Society open house and museum tours. Three historic buildings, grounds and new museum. Guides discuss each building’s history, Gov. George Wolf, and museum items.Free. 1 to 3 p.m. 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. Visit www.govwolf.org/calendar.html for information.

Suds n’ Roses concert. Live music. Craft Beer festival. 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Rose Garden’s bandshell, Eighth Avenue and Union Boulevard. Visit hweb.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/Suds-N-Roses-Bethlehem-839042/details for tickets and information.

Live in the Garden free concert. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Rose Garden bandshell, Eighth Avenue, Union Boulevard. Visit web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/Livein%20the%20Garden%20Concert%20Series%20%20Bethlehem-839005/details

Saturday night dance with Johnny K. Nominal cost; light refreshments. 7 to 10 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.Saturday night dance with The Chas Band. Nominal cost; light refreshments. 7 to 10 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.

Sunday, May 21

Bethlehem Steel Locomotive Engineer experience. 11 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. Second St. Pre-registration required. Cost. Visit nmih.org

S.T.E.A.M. Adventures: Skyscrapers! Building a Marshmallow Tower. Families welcome. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. Second St. Pre-registration required. Cost. Visit nmih.org

BTCC 2023 summer playground program registration, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bethlehem Township children ages six (by June 19) to 12 years old only. Cost. Register by May 25. Visit bethlehemtownship.org/btcc or call 610-332-1900.

Tuesday, May 23

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 lvactivelife.org/

Wednesday, May 24

BTCC 2023 summer playground program registration, 10 a.m. to noon. Bethlehem Township children ages six (by June 19) to 12 years old only. Cost. Register by May 25. Visit www.bethlehemtownship.org/btcc or call 610-332-1900.

Herb Garden event. Pre-registered guests only (see May 17 entry above). 2 to 3 p.m. Outdoor walking path. Traditions of Hanover, 5300 Northgate Drive; visit traditionsofhanover.com

Free Karaoke with Bobby James, 1 to 3 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce honors and hors d’oeuvres ceremony. Community Partner Champion Non-Profit, Small Business Leadership, Business to Watch and Positive Impact Awards. 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. Morris J. Dimmick Park, 570 Durham St., Hellertown. Visitfacebook.com/hlschamber/

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