A full calendar appears on the Bethlehem Press website, Following the directives established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to limit public gatherings, several of the following meetings / activities might be changed, canceled, streamed or online. Check websites and social media as available.

The Bethlehem Press calendar listings are, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of printing. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information submitted by external parties.

ROTUNDA EXHIBIT: Lehigh Valley photographer, Scott Krycia night photography, “Dark Skies,” at the Bethlehem Town Hall Rotunda Gallery at 10 E. Church St., Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ‘till Dec. 21. The exhibition is sponsored by the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission (bfac-lv.org) and is presented in coordination with the ArtsQuest InVision program.

FREE TROOP PACKAGES: From the Lehigh Valley Military Council: Support The Troops sends free packages to our Military men and women year round. While stateside, we send them one free care package to let them know America supports them. While serving overseas, we send them throughout their deployment. Please send names & addresses of those serving along with approximate time frame that the address is good for to sttroops@gmail.com or contact Valerie Ferguson at 610-438-8885 or visit the Lehigh Valley Military Council at lv-mac.org/newsletter/

CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE OF EASTERN PA: Civil War Roundtable of Eastern Pennsylvania. Next event: Steve Knowlton presents 13 Months in Dixie, or the Adventures of a Federal Prisoner in Texas. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Delta Hotels by Marriot (former Holiday Inn), 7335 Adrienne Dr., Breinigsville, 18031. Information: Call 610-391-1000 or visit www.cwrteasternpa.org/calendar-1

HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS & SITES: UNSPUN: Stories of Silk exhibition, closes Jan. 28, 2024. Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, 66 W. Church St.; Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, 427 N. New St., and National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. Second St. Single or combination admission access. Visit https://historicbethlehem.org/ and www.nmih.org

MUSIC: Dec. 7, 14, 21, 2023: Thursday: “Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra”, 9 a.m. Conductor Ron DeGrandis;

Dec 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023: Friday: “Elm Street Jazz Workshop”, 9 a.m. Conductor Allan Meyerson

Dec 5, 12, 19, 2023: Tuesday:”Good Vibrations Chorus”, 9:30 a.m. Director: Nancy Shumaker. Join or just listen.

GROUPS: Dec. 7, 14, 21, 2023: Thursday: FREE Current Events Informal Discussion Group, 2 p.m. Moderator: David M. Bell A place to express your opinions and listen to others. Includes world, national, state and local topics. All welcome.

Dec. 8, 22, 2023: Friday Socrates Café , 10 a.m. Moderator Saul Coplan. Begins with a question chosen by the group and ends with even more questions. Free to members.

EDUCATION: Dec. 6, 2023: Wednesday: “WWII – The First Canadian Army in WWII”; Instructor: Dr. Charles Bonos. Cost.

STEELWORKERS’ ARCHIVES WALKING TOURS- every Saturday and Sunday ‘till December 31. 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. One hour tour. Cost for ages 13 and over. Scheduling is online only; visit www.steelstacks.org. Call 610-861-0600; visit www.steelstacks.org/event/13703/steelworkers-archives-walking-tours

....BOOK SALES: The next book sales are set for noon to 8 p.m. November 29 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. December 2. Accepting most cash and credit cards. Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bapl-book-sale-5

CHARTER ARTS CORPORA GALLERY: by appointment; call 610-868-2971, ext.3185. Visit www.CharterArts.org for events and information. 6 to 8 p. m. Corpora Gallery, Charter Arts School, 321 E. Third St.

REMINDER: Many children’s events are for children and accompanying adults, often with no drop-offs. Please check to see if this applies to specific events.

The Bethlehem Press calendar listings are, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of printing. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information submitted by external parties.

Saturday and Sunday

Steelworkers’ Archives walking tours every Saturday and Sunday ‘till December 31. 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 visit www.steelstacks.org/event/13703/steelworkers-archives-walking-tours/

Wednesday, November 29

Bethlehem Area Public Library book sale: Cash and credit cards. Noon. to 8 p.m. Indoor book sale in Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bapl-book-sale-6

Thursday, November 30

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 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, 18102. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Friday, December 1

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

Free public reception, 6 to 8 p. m. Corpora Gallery, Charter Arts school, 321 E. Third St. Over 100 student works, InVision Photo Festival feature, student images and a piece from professional photographer, Charles Stonewall. Other dates through Dec. 10 by appointment; call 610-868-2971, ext.3185. Visit www.CharterArts.org for events and information.

Saturday, December 2

Bethlehem Area Public Library book sale: Cash and credit cards. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Indoor book sale in Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bapl-book-sale- 6

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.

Tuesday, December 5

Civil War Roundtable of Eastern Pennsylvania: No Decmber meeting. Upcoming: January 2, 2024: 13 Months in Dixie, or the Adventures of a Federal Prisoner in Texas, with Steve Knowlton 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Delta Hotels by Marriot (former Holiday Inn), 7335 Adrienne Dr., Breinigsville, 18031. Information: Call 610-391-1000 or visit www.cwrteasternpa.org/calendar-1

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

Wednesday, December 6

“WWII – The First Canadian Army in WWII”; No time listed. Instructor: Dr. Charles Bonos. Cost. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W Elm St. Allentown. Call 610-437-3700. Visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Karaoke with host Bobby James. Free and open to the public. 1 to 3 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W Elm St. Allentown. Call 610-437-3700. Visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Thursday, December 7

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 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, 18102. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Friday, December 8

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

Socrates Café. 10 a.m. Moderator Saul Coplan. Begins with a question chosen by the group and ends with even more questions. Free to members. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information.

The Bethlehem Press calendar listings are, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of printing. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information submitted by external parties.