BETHLEHEM social calendar July 26
CUP OF HOPE: TopStar Express, a locally owned and operated convenience store chain in Eastern Pennsylvania, is partnering with Feeding Pennsylvania on a “Cup of Hope” campaign. Through this endeavor, a portion of all coffee cup sales is donated to helping five local food banks in Pennsylvania. “The Cup of Hope campaign run by Top Star Express will enable us to stretch the funds raised to purchase healthy, nutritious food for our local neighbors in need,”says Allison Czapp, associate executive director at the Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley. “We are most grateful for Top Star Express and their incredible generosity.”
TopStar Express will be hosting a donation collection on behalf of the Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley that will benefit local school pantries. Requested items: shelf-stable milk pints, individual cereal bowls, macaroni and cheese bowls, fruit cups, granola bars and applesauce cups. Donations of these items and a generous donation from TopStar Express to Feeding Pennsylvania will take place during TopStar Express’s Community Appreciation Event Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 216 Nazareth Pike.
Wednesday, July 26
Cops‘n’ Kids L.V. Christmas in July: Join Pam and Kate; follow Santa’s shopping adventure in “A Suit for Santa” by Kathleen Sell Kunsman; illustrated by local artist and teacher Deanna Korhammer. Draw a Christmas gnome, Santa and reindeer. Make a Christmas craft. Holiday snack. Wear holiday colors and Santa hats. Ages three and up, 3 to 4 p.m. Cops ‘n’ Kids Lehigh Valley, Fowler Family Southside Center Northampton Community College, 511 E Third St. Visit copsnkidslv.org/
Sensory-friendly film: Moana. For children and adults living with autism. Families with special dietary needs may bring food from home. Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, SteelStacks. 101 Founders Way. Free tickets: steelstacks.org/event/14112/sensory-friendly-moana/
Bethlehem Township movies in the park, dusk. Polar Express, sponsored by AllisonNicole Scolarship Fund. BTCC Pavilion #2, lawn. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Community center, 2900 Farmersville Road. 4225 Easton Ave. Visit facebook.com/BethlehemTownshipCC/
Thursday, July 27
The National Museum of Industrial History minicamp: S.T.E.M. for ages eight to 12. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Get Energized (last in series). Cost. Visit www.nmih.org/educate/summer for information and to register.
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 and local topics. Free. 2 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/
Friday, July 28
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, July 29 and Sunday, July 30
Steelworkers’ Archives walking tours every Saturday and Sunday till December. Former steelworkers lead sidewalk and Hoover-Mason Trestle tours through the Bethlehem Steel plant site. Tours start at 11:30 a.m. rain or shine from plaza of the National Museum of History, 602 E. Second St. Free parking in lot across the street. Cost for ages 13 and up. Scheduling is online only: visit steelstacks.org. Information: call 610-861-0600 or visit steelstacks.org/event/13703/steelworkers-archives-walking-tours/
Saturday, July 29
Saturday Night Dance. 7 to 10 p.m. “Johnny K.” Cost per person includes light refreshments. Singles and couples welcome. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W Elm St. Allentown. Call 610-437-3700.
Sunday, July 30
Live in the Garden free concert. Dave Neith Orchestra. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Rose Garden bandshell, Eighth Avenue and Union Boulevard. Visit bethlehem-pa.gov/Events/Recreation-Events/Arts-in-the-Park
Monday, Aug. 1
National Night Out community celebrations that bring communities together to heighten knowledge of crime prevention. Individual townships and cities conduct their own events and organize them with their local police force. For general information, visit natw.org/; local information: visit websites and social media for specifics.
Bethlehem Township: Police officers and K-9s, firefighters, EMS personnel with vehicles and demonstrations; hot air balloon, bounce house. Free food. Games. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Community center, 2900 Farmersville Road. 4225 Easton Ave. Visit bethlehemtownship.org/btcc/ or facebook.com/BethlehemTownshipCC/ and 4225 Easton Ave.: bethlehemtownship.org/
Freemansburg: unconfirmed: 6 to 9 p.m. Municipal Park, Cambria and Washington streets. Bounce houses, hay rides Kid ID, mini “crime scene investigation, face painting, food, beverages, fire and police demos, raffle and prizes. Visitboroughoffreemansburg.org/
Hanover Township Lehigh County: 2202 Grove Rd., Allentown. Visit facebook.com/Hanleco/ or hanleco.org/
Hanover Township Northampton County: 6 to 8 p.m. Municipal Complex, 3660 Jacksonville Road. The Colonial Regional Police Department and Hanover Township Volunteer Fire Department. Yard games, hot dogs, ice cream and root beer and more. D.J. music. Visit https://hanovertwp-nc.org/ and facebook.com/HanoverTownshipCommunityCenter/
Lower Saucon Township: No information available at time of printing. Visit lowersaucontownship.org/ and facebook.com/lowersaucon/ for current events.
Wednesday, Aug. 2
Bluegrass Jam Session. 7:30 p.m. Join or just listen. Free. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown, 18102. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/
Thursday, Aug. 3
Dip ‘n Dance at the Pool. Live DJ. 1-3 p.m. Dimmick Park, 575 Durham St, Hellertown.
Delaware Lehigh Amateur Radio Club Inc. (general office: 100 Gracedale Ave., Nazareth). Program: Satellites with Steve Ns3l; Nancy Run Fire Company, 3564 Easton Ave. For details or to register, contact KE3AW@arrl.net or call 610-419-9286 or visit hdlarc.club
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 and local topics. Free. 2 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/
Friday, Aug. 4
Live in the Garden free concert. Bethlehem Municipal Band; Dave Neith Orchestra. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Rose Garden bandshell, Eighth Avenue and Union Boulevard. Visit bethlehem-pa.gov/Events/Recreation-Events/Arts-in-the-Park
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/
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