BETHLEHEM social calendar
FREE YMCA: Through Dec. 20, Greater Valley YMCA is opening its doors and inviting the community to use the Y for free. With open branches in Bethlehem, Catasauqua, Easton, Nazareth and Pen Argyl, the YMCA is in a unique position to impact community health and wellness. Community members wishing to learn more about trying the Y for free and accessing Y Wellness 24/7, the Y’s virtual platform, are encouraged to visitgv-ymca.org/here-for-our-community for details and guest policies, including what to bring on your first visit.
Saturday and Sunday
Steelworkers’ Archives walking tours every Saturday and Sunday ‘till December 31. Scheduling is online only: visit www.steelstacks.org. Information: call 610-861-0600 or visit steelstacks.org/event/13703/steelworkers-archives-walking-tours/
Wednesday, Dec. 6
“The First Canadian Army in World War II” No time listed. Instructor: Dr. Charles Bonos. Cost. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W Elm St. Allentown. Call 610-437-3700. Visit lvactivelife.org/
Thursday, Dec. 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 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, Dec. 8
Photo Exhibit, 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.
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.
Saturday, Dec. 9
Saturday Night Dance. 7 to 10 p.m. “The Chas Band ”. Cost per person includes light refreshments. Singles and couples welcome. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W Elm St. Allentown. Call 610-437-3700.
Monday, Dec. 11 and Tuesday, Dec. 12
Charter Arts Winter Concert, Charter Arts Theatre, Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E. Third St. 7 p.m.
For dates, times, tickets: visit www.showpass.com/o/lehigh-valley-charter-high-school-for-the-arts/
Tuesday, Dec. 12
Good Vibrations Chorus led by Nancy Shumaker. All singers welcome. 9:30 a.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St.
Wednesday, Dec. 13
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. Information: Call 610-437-3700. Visit https://lvactivelife.org/