GREAT DISCUSSIONS: “Artificial Intelligence: The Good, Bad and the Ugly” with Dr. David P. Lopresti of Lehigh University at 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at Kirkland Village. In addition, Dr. Chris Herrick will brief the audience on highlights of the last 50 years of American’s major foreign policy concerns. This free lecture introduces the eight-part 2024 Great Decisions Lecture Series on world affairs topics to be held next February and March

Parking is available behind the First Presbyterian Church, 2344 Center St., Bethlehem. For questions, call 610-866-2655.

Information on the series will be available at the Oct, 18 program. Dr. Lopresti’s talk starts the Bethlehem YWCA’s 50th year of this lecture series which is an outreach program of the Foreign Policy Association in New York City.

A discounted rate for the lectures and briefing book will be offered for those who purchase the series from Oct. 18 to Dec. 1.

COUNTY FESTIVAL: The Department of Community and Economic Development will hold the Fouth annual County Festival from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at Louise W. Moore Park (151 Country Club Road, Easton, PA). The festival will be held rain or shine, and admission is free.

The festival will feature food trucks, beer, wine, and spirits; crafts; live music; nonprofit organizations; demonstrations, including tennis and pickleball lessons; and a presentation of colors. The event will also include an awards program for outstanding volunteers, youth, veterans, businesses, Samaritan, emergency and municipal personnel. Live music performers include the Easton High School Band, Musik Makers, Ziggy Blue, Chuck Schubert, and The Don Cunningham Band.

The county encourages attendees to use the shuttle bus provided by LANTA to and from the festival from 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (There will be no shuttle service from 1–1:30 p.m. to allow for a lunch break.) Attendees using the shuttle bus should park at the LVHN Hecktown Oaks Campus at 3780 Hecktown Road, Easton, in the lot closest to the intersection of Hecktown Road and Route 33.

For general information about the event, contact DCED at 610-829-6309.

STEAK & BURGER DINNER: The Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem will hold its 2023 Steak & Burger Celebration on Friday, Oct. 20, at WindCreek Bethlehem. A major fundraiser for the youth-serving nonprofit organization, it will be highlighted by honoree Mayor J. William Reynolds, and guest speaker former Eagles running back Brian Westbrook. Reynolds, who grew up playing basketball at the club, is being honored for his commitment to youthdevelopment. Westbrook, who first played organized football at his local Boys & Girls club leading to an illustrious National Football League career as running back for the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers, will meet attendees and will share his story with interviewer Kevin Crockett of 100.7 WLEV Radio. Hanna O’Reilly of WFMZ will be the emcee for the evening.

WALKING TOURS: 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. Online scheduling is online only: visit www.steelstacks.org. Information: call 610-861-0600 or visitsteelstacks.org/event/13703/steelworkers-archives-walking-tours/

Until Oct. 29

Scarecrow Showdown contest along Main and Broad streets from Oct. 2 to 29 and live on the website for voting. For information, visit visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/scarecrow-showdown/

Wednesday, Oct. 4

Bloom for Women’s, a faith-based nonprofit organization providing sanctuary and care for women survivors of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation; open to the public benefit dinner, 6 to 9 p.m., Saucon Valley Country Club, 2050 Saucon Valley Road, 18015. For information and tickets, visit bloomforwomen.kindful.com/e/freedom-benefit-dinner

Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra rehearsals, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Conductor: Ron DeGrandis. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Thursday, Oct. 5

Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra, 9 a.m. Conductor Ron DeGrandis. 9 to 10:30 a.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit 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, Oct. 6 to Sunday, Oct. 8

Octoberfest. Brewers village, food, live music, local artisans, dachshund races and parade, “Taste of Austria (wine, liquoring, food pairing).” Fridays, 5-10 p.m.; Saturdays, noon-10 p.m.; Sundays, noon-6 p.m. SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way. Presented by Lehigh Valley International Airport. Visit steelstacks.org/festivals/oktoberfest/ for tickets and information.

Friday, Oct. 6

First Friday. Information: visit southsideartsdistrict.com/event/first-friday-bethlehem-october/

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, Oct. 7

Cops ‘n’ Kids Reading Room. Age four and up. Moravian University Brain Club students stories and hands-on presentation. 10 a.m. Limited seating – register early. Fowler Center, 511 E. Third St. For information, visit lvcopsnkidslv.org; 610-861-5526.

McNamara Park community cleanup partnered by Community Action Development Bethlehem and local businesses and organizations. Next event: Enix Park, Nov. 4. Sign up at forms.office.com/r/EjSjaLE79V

Civil War Roundtable of Eastern PA: Afternoon guided tour of Evergreen Cemetery at Gettysburg, 1 p.m. Information: call 610-391-1000 or visitcwrteasternpa.org/calendar-1

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

Sunday, Oct. 8,

2023 Bethlehem Area CROP Hunger Walk to help local soup kitchens, social agencies, food pantries and more. 1:30 p.m., rain or shine, Sand Island. Information: visit events.crophungerwalk.org/2023/event/bethlehempa

Tuesday, October 10

Good Vibrations Chorus led by Nancy Shumaker. All singers welcome. 9:30 a.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St.

Wednesday, Oct. 11

Karaoke with host Bobby James. Free and open to the public. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W Elm St. Allentown. Call 610-437-3700. Visit lvactivelife.org/

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