ADMISSIONS AUDITIONS: There are a variety of options available for prospective students and their families to learn more about the school: Speak with Director of Admissions Ann Marie Squerrini, at 610-868-2971, ext. 3137 or send an email to admissions@charterarts.org. If you missed the admissions events, but would still like to visit Charter Arts to learn more, fill out the tour request form at Charterarts.org/admissions.

AREA WIDE

BACKPACK AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES GIVEAWAY: Backpacks, school supplies, socks, underwear, books, food and more. Wesley United Methodist Church, Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.. 2540 Center St.

FUTURE DOCTORS DAY: Star Community Health invites children and their families to meet with doctors and medical students. Learn what it takes to begin a career in the medical field. Hands-on activities. Aug. 7 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Side Fowler Building, 511 E. Third St. Bethlehem, room FWLC 605.

BETHLEHEM AREA SD

ATTENTION 2013 ALUMNI: The Liberty HS Class of 2013 will hold its 10-year reunion during Musikfest. Aug. 12, 3 to 6 p.m. at the Back Stage Tent at Artsquest.

DO NOT PASS THE SCHOOL BUS: BASD and the Bethlehem City Police Department have joined forces to stop drivers from passing stopped school buses. AI technology will now be deployed when the buses’ stop signs are open, to capture the license plates of violators who pass the stopped buses.

NORTHEAST VACCINE CLINIC: BASD is partnering with the Bethlehem Health Bureau to hold a FREE Back to School Immunization Clinic on Wednesday, Aug. 9, at Northeast MS from 4-6 p.m. Vaccines are for those who are uninsured or underinsured. To register, visit tinyurl.com/Aug-2023-Back-to-School-Clinic

BASD IS HIRING: BAVTS is hiring part time Instructional Aides and substitutes. BASD is also seeking a Federal Program & Grant Coordinator. There are also several opening for teachers. For these and other open positions, visit basdschools.org. Aramark, the district’s food service provider, is also hiring.

SECONDARY

CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE: Rep. Susan Wild invites students in middle and high school to join the Congressional App Challenge. If you are interested in computer science and coding, and are a current middle or high school student, visit wild.house.gov/services/congressional-app-challenge to learn more.

FREE WORKOUTS AT PLANET FITNESS: Students age 14 to 19 can work out for free throughout the summer. Plus there is a grant contest for your school. Preregistration is required. Visit basdschools.org.

BASD NEW GRADING SYSTEM: Bethlehem Area School District is updating its Report Card Grading System for grades 6-12 beginning in the 2023-24 school year. For more information on the report card updates, visit the BASD website at Educational Programs Office site: pa50000490.schoolwires.net/page/95

NORTHEAST FOOD DISTRIBUTION: On the second Saturday of each month, from 10 a.m. to noon, there will be a drive-through food distribution at Northeast MS 1170 Fernwood St. The distribution is open to families of BASD students. The next distribution date is Aug. 12.

STUDENT VACCINATIONS: Vaccinations are required for all students, with specific vaccinations needed for students entering the seventh and 12th grades. To schedule a vaccination for your child, contact the Bethlehem Health Department at 610-865-7083.

MUSIKFEST COMMUNITY SERVICE: ArtsQuest needs lots of volunteers. Fulfill your comminty service hours at Musikfest. Visit artsquest.org/volunteer.

BETHLEHEM GOLF WALLA GAZOO: The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers for the Walla Gazoo event at the Bethlehem Golf Club Aug. 14. Contact Tammy at 610-739-1775 or email tammyw@lehighvalleychamber.org

CELTIC CLASSIC VOLUNTEERS: Reserve your shift by calling 610-868-9959 or register at: celticfest.org/volunteer/ or volunteers@celticfest.org.

LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO VOLUNTEERS: Benefits include discounts on food and drinks, and a 40 percent discount at the gift shop. For more information and to apply visit lvzoo.org/volunteer

FAIRVIEW PARK VOLUNTEERS: The build will take place rain or shine. Volunteers must be of legal working age. Oct. 2 and 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Oct. 4 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. To volunteer, visit BuildFairviewPark.eventbrite.com

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

FREE HAIRCUTS AND BACKPACKS: Exclusive Cuts will provide free haircuts and bookbags at 18 W. Broad St. in Bethlehem Aug. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. First come, first served.

HOLES FOR THE HILL: Fountain Hill ES is looking for sponsors and golfers for its Holes on the Hill Golf Tournament. The tournament will be Aug. 18 at 8 a.m., at the Southmoore Golf Course in Bath.

FRUIT/VEGETABLE DISTRIBUTION: BASD and the Bethlehem Food Co-op will offer free fresh fruits and vegetables at Thomas Jefferson ES on the following dates from 8:30 to 10 a.m.: today and Aug. 26. Afternoon time will be from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m.

STUDENT ARTWORK ON DISPLAY AT THE JOINT: Mural artworks from students from Bethlehem’s elementary students are on display at The Joint Coffee Shops at their Bethlehem and Lehigh Valley Mall locations. Elementary art teachers assisted in creating the artworks, and a third grader at Miller Heights thought up the title for the murals.