STRENGTH TRAINING: Penn State Extension will offer a virtual live group-based strength training program for adults ages 40 and above. LIFTed is aimed at improving functional fitness, or the ability to perform daily activities with ease.

The eight-week online course will occur from noon to 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday, beginning Jan. 15.

Through moderated training exercises and basic nutrition information, participants will work toward achieving their personal goals in a group setting. The program is designed to improve strength, posture and flexibility, as well as emphasize the benefits of a healthy diet.

Participants can register through Jan. 12. The registration fee covers the cost of the full eight-week program. Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinars.

More information is available on the Penn State Extension website at extension.psu.edu/lifted-8-week.

SOUPER SUNDAY: ArtsQuest is excited to announce that in addition to the return of the 14th annual Souper Bowl, Lee Chizmar of Bolete and Mr. Lee’s Noodles, and one of the Lehigh Valley’s most renowned chefs, will host the Best Thing You Ever Made Soup Demo on Sunday, Feb. 4 at 12:45 p.m. at SteelStacks. The demonstration will last approximately 45 minutes.

Allentown native Chef Lee Chizmar will demonstrate how he creates Cauliflower soup featured on an episode of Food Network’s “Best Thing I Ever Ate.”

The current list of contestants for the Souper Bowl includes: 29 Cooks Catering; Bethlehem Area Vo-Tech; Forks Mediterranean Deli; Orizaba Restaurant; Palette Kitchen; Prime Steak House; Lemon Tree Lane Kitchen; Lutzis Restaurant; Roasted; and Sauce.

Tickets can be purchased at SteelStacks.org.

RESTAURANT WEEK: The Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of Hellertown-Lower Saucon Winter Restaurant Week, taking place from Sunday, Jan. 14, to Saturday, Jan. 20. This delectable weeklong event promises an extraordinary culinary journey through the heart of the community.

For more information, please visitlehighvalleychamber.org/hellertown-lowersauconwinterrw.html.

Wednesday, January 10

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/

Thursday, Jan. 11

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 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, Jan. 12

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, Jan. 13

Historic District Soup Saunter, Historic Downtown Bethlehem. Takes about an hour and a half. You must arrive (within the hour you reserved your tickets to start) to Suite 240 (same floor as Edge Restaurant), 74 W. Broad St. Pick up a voter’s card and a map and proceed to your first stop. Present the score card to the staff to receive a sample. Scan the card QR Code and place your vote before 8 p.m. Jan. 14. Cost is nonrefundable); event is rain or shine. For information and tickets: www.visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/soup-saunter/

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

Ice House Tonight Family Storytelling Series, Tales of New Beginnings & Happy Endings. 11 a.m. 56 River St. Cost. Visiticehousetonight.org/

Bluey Skate, Ice rink at SteelStacks. 2:30 p.m. Presented by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. 101 Founders Way. Cost. Tickets, information: visitchristmascity.org/events/bluey-skate-night-at-the-ice-rink-at-steelstacks/

Saturdays and Sundays, Jan. 13, 14

Annual Railroad Days open house, 1 to 4 p.m. Black Diamond Society of Model Engineers, 902 E. Macada Road. Cost; 12 and under free (you’re welcome to bring a step stool for children). For additional dates and information, visitbdsme.org or call 610-867-2591.

Sunday, Jan. 14

Winter Dash. Walk of run one mile around Bethlehem Township Municipal Park for the BTCC Fitness Festival, 2900 Farmersville Road. Free but must register in advance; call 610-332-1900. Information: visitbethlehemtownship.org

SATORI musicians John Arnold (classical guitar) and Nora Suggs (Japanese shakuhachi flute) blend past and present, East and West - music from around the world and across the centuries. 3 p.m. Tickets at the door (cost). Ice House, 56 River St. Information: visit https://www.icehousetonight.org/events; call 610-435-6036 or email nas0719@yahoo.com

Tuesday, Jan. 16

Monthly veterans’ support program, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rep. McNeil’s office, 1080 Schadt Ave., Whitehall; must make an appointment. Call 610-266-1273.

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

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