WRITERS’ GROUP MEETING: Greater Lehigh Valley Writers’ Group (GLVWG) will hold its monthly meeting from 10 a.m. – noon, Saturday, June 24. The meeting is offered in a hybrid format-in-person at the Palmer Branch of the Easton Library, 1 Weller Place, Palmer, and online via Zoom.

From 11 a.m.-12 noon, Bart Palamaro will present “Tips and Tricks with Your Android.” Learn how to compose a message with your voice, email a message, email it to yourself and take it to MS Word, and both join a Zoom meeting and share your phone screen. There is no fee for the morning program. Registration is recommended but not required.

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.

CAPTAIN TAYLOR’S SWORD: In partnership with the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Civil War Museum of Philadelphia, Historic Bethlehem’s museums and sites, and the Bethlehem Area School District, the Civil War Round Table Eastern Pa. Inc.is working to raise the $9,000 needed to acquire Bethlehem resident Captain Jonathon Taylor’s sword, which Taylor was reportedly holding when mortally wounded Dec. 13, 1862, during the Battle of Fredericksburg.

Born in Carbon County in 1842, Taylor and his family moved to Bethlehem in 1858. When war came, Taylor enlisted in Co. A, 1st Pa. Volunteers on April 12, 1861, and served at the rank of private. He would later be among the early responders in 1862 to President Lincoln’s call for more men.

If this effort is successful, Taylor’s sword will become the focal point of a larger display that will be located at Nitschmann MS in Bethlehem.

For more information, contact Ed Root at sartilly@hotmail.com or 610-417-6673.

TRANS-BRIDGE EXPANDS SERVICE: Trans-Bridge Lines is expanding service on all of its schedules. The company has been actively recruiting motorcoach drivers amidst a nationwide driver shortage in order to provide additional routes.

Commuters and early morning travelers who utilize the Allentown/Clinton/New York schedules will enjoy two new east- bound runs, both beginning with pick-ups at 6 a.m., as well as two westbound routes from New York. There will also be changes in stop locations on various routes to allow quicker arrival times to destinations. Additionally, routes that were previously Friday service only, are now transitioning to Monday through Friday service.

On the company’s Doylestown/Flemington schedules, weekend service will resume for the first time since October 2022, with one eastbound and one westbound run.

On its Wall Street schedules, Trans-Bridge Lines is introducing two added runs geared for commuters who require a slightly later arrival to Lower Manhattan and alternately, a slightly later return. The runs will operate Monday through Thursday.

On the more aesthetic side of things, schedules have been revamped for a cleaner, easier-to-read look, and run numbers on the Allentown/Clinton/New York Schedules have been renumbered for consistency.

Last, but not least is the return of pier transportation to Cape Liberty Cruise Port in Bayonne.

EXCHANGE HOST FAMILIES: ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with your community high school, is looking for local families to host boys and girls ages 15–18 for the next academic year. Students from all over the world – places like Germany, Spain, Italy, Japan, and Ukraine, to name a few.

ASSE students come with an enthusiasm to practice their English and experience American culture – food, sports, shopping, and more. They also love to share their own culture with their host families – who welcome them not as guests, but as family members – giving both the students and families a rich cultural experience.

ASSE students have pocket money for personal expenses, along with health, accident, and liability insurance. ASSE students are selected for participation based on academics and good citizenship. Host families can choose their students from a wide variety of backgrounds, countries, and personal interests.

To become a host family,call the ASSE Eastern Regional Office at 1-800-677-2773 or go to www.host.asse.com to begin your host family application.

YOUTHLEADERSHIP CAMP: YLEAD is a summer youth leadership camp for high school students in the Lehigh Valley. Participants develop critical leadership skills while working to support nonprofit organizations through service projects. This year, the camp will be offered two different weeks. All programming will be held at the Volunteer Center’s office at 25 W. Third St., Bethlehem. (Banana Factory 2nd Floor)

Dates: JULY 10 - 14, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and JULY 24 - 28, 2023 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

There is a fee. Contact: YOUTH@VOLUNTEERLV.ORG

CELTIC SCHOLARSHIPS: The Celtic Cultural Alliance (CCA) has announced that several thousand dollars will be awarded in scholarships this year to students studying a Celtic art such as music, dance, visual arts, literature or history. Each of these awards will be presented at Celtic Classic, Sept. 24. For more information about the scholarship program or to apply, go to https://celticfest.org/scholarships/.

PCFLV SCHOLARSHIPS: The Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) Foundation has agreed to create a fund to match any Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley (PCFLV) scholarships for students who are attending LCCC.

PCFLV offers local pediatric cancer warriors a one-time, $3,000 scholarship to college or trade school. They also offer one-time, $1,500 scholarships to local children who lost a sibling to cancer. For those who choose to attend LCCC, they will receive a matching donation thanks to a new fund called the Pediatric Cancer Foundation Fund. The match will go towards tuition, books or fees.

For more information about PCFLV’s Scholarship Program, please contact Michelle Zenie at (484) 221-9294.

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 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. Learn more at levitt.org

CATALYST SUMMER CAMP: Valley Youth House is accepting registrations for their 2023 Catalyst Adventure Learning Summer Camp programs. The programs will take place at Valley Youth House’s Camp Fowler located in Orefield. 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.

HANDS ON HISTORY CAMP: The Moravian Historical Society is pleased to announce registration is now open for the 2023 Hands on History camp! Two week-long sessions are available for rising third graders to rising fifth graders to kick off their summer vacation immersed in history. This year’s theme is “Science through History.” Campers will engage in STEAM-centered activities on our historic site at 214 East Center Street in Nazareth.

Rising sixth graders and older can apply to be a Junior Counselor. Junior Counselors will assist camp counselors and presenters with group activities, set-up and clean-up, and engaging campers.

The two sessions of Hands on History will run Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Session One: June 12-June 16: Session Two: June 19-June 23.

Details and registration can be found on the Moravian Historical Society website.

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

DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP: The Division of Area Agency on Aging hosts a Dementia Support Group at the Dept. of Human Services building at 2801 Emrick Blvd. Bethlehem, PA on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30PM – 6:30PM.

Anyone interested in attending and would like more information can contact Ann Stager at 610-829-4540 or astager@northamptoncounty.org

Please check the Northampton County Facebook page or call 610-829-4540 to see if the group is cancelled.

VETERANS SUPPORT: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. third Monday of the month, State Representative 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.

Wednesday, June 14

Karaoke with Bobby James. Free. 1 to 3 p.m. Singles and couples welcome. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W Elm St. Allentown. Call 610-437-3700.

Thursday, June 15

Bethlehem Garden Club: “Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Mushrooms, but Didn’t Even Know to Ask” presented by Dr. Marion Kyde. 1:30 p.m. 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 lvactivelife.org/

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

Friday, June 16

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/

Bethlehem Community Days, John Stanley, 5 to 7 p.m. followed by M80. Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Rd.

Sculpture Garden concert, “Andrea Carlson and the Love Police.” Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission series. 6 to 8 p.m. East side of City Hall, 10 E. Church St. In case of rain: Cohen Room, Bethlehem Area Public Library, 11 W. Church St. Visit bfac-lv.org for information.

Saturday, June 17

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 web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/Suds-N-Roses-Bethlehem-839042/details for tickets and information.

Live in the Garden free concert. Sun Bus and Hextibg. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Rose Garden’s bandshell, Eighth Avenue and Union Boulevard. Visitbethlehem-pa.gov/Events/Recreation-Events/Arts-in-the-Park

Saturday Night Dance. 7 to 10 p.m. “KATO.” Cost per person includes light refreshments. Singles and couples welcome. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W Elm St. Allentown. Call 610-437-3700.

Sunday, June 18

Live in the Garden free concert. 7 to 8:30 p.m. American Legion Band. Rose Garden’s bandshell, Eighth Avenue and Union Boulevard. Visitbethlehem-pa.gov/Events/Recreation-Events/Arts-in-the-Park

Wednesday, June 21

Wednesday Dance with Johnny K. Free. 1 to 3 p.m. Singles and couples welcome. Cost includes light refreshments. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W Elm St. Allentown. Call 610-437-3700.

Thursday, June 22

Hoover Mason Trestle Gardening Day: 6 p.m. Bethlehem Environmental Advisory Council. For in-person location, zoom link and other information, visit www.bethlehemeac.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, 18102. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

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

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