HI NEIGHBORS: The popular speakers program offered by First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem, “Hi Neighbors,” starts its spring series of programs on Monday, March 18. The programs are offered at the church building, 2344 Center St., Bethlehem. The programs are open to all, and there is no fee or preregistration.

Each session begins at 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall with a social time. The presentations begin at 10 a.m. The nine scheduled programs run through Monday, May 20.

Dr. Micah Sadigh returns March 18 after making a popular presentation in the fall on the topic of “Sleep.” For this program he will focus on “Dreams.”

ST. JOSEPH’S FEAST DAY MASS: A Feast Day Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Church on East Fifth Street, South Bethlehem, Tuesday, March 19, at noon. Fr. Brendon Laroche, pastor of St. Ursula’s Church, will be celebrate the Eucharist. The church was recently purchased from the Allentown Diocese by a group of parishioners forming the nonprofit Society of St. Joseph of Bethlehem vowing to restore the building. For more information, contact Paula Kydoniess at 504-258-6018.

GARDEN CLUB MEETING: Bethlehem Garden Club: First monthly meeting of the year on Thursday, March 21 at Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem. Doors will open at 11:30am. Soup, bread, and dessert will be offered at noon followed by a program, “Table Settings for all Occasions” and business meeting afterward. All are welcomed.

SERVESAFE COURSE: The ServSafe Food Safety Manager course, conducted by Penn State Extension, will be held at the Penn State Extension Lehigh County office, 4184 Dorney Park Rd., Allentown, PA. The course will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 19, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 26. The exam will begin at 1 p.m. on March 26. There is a fee. To register for either of these courses or to learn more call 1-877-345-0691.

PEOPLE’S BALL: Join ArtsQuest as we kick off our spring exhibition with the Second Annual People’s Ball on Saturday, May 11 at 7 p.m. in the Crayola Gallery, located on the first floor of the Banana Factory. This fun and festive event is a party that celebrates art, style and our community, while inviting guests to strut their stuff for this fun and festive event.

The exhibition for this year’s People’s Ball is Refash, curated by Bethlehem-based fashion designer, Barbara Kavchok. The exhibition will feature wearable works of art that celebrate sustainability and showcase fashion, accessories and jewelry created from used, thrown-out, found and repurposed elements.

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the runway show begins at 8:45 p.m. This is an 18+ event. Cathy’s Catering will provide appetizers and the bar will be open to provide beer, wine and soda. Tickets available on the ArtsQuest website.

Wednesday, March 13

Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture: “Technology Denial and Sino-American Rivalry” by Dr. Ranajoy Ray-Chaudhuri, Muhlenberg College, Associate Professor of Economics, Director of Muhlenberg Scholars. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Kirkland Village Retirement Community, 1 Kirkland Village Circle. Cost. Information: visit https://local.aarp.org/event/great-decisions-lecture-series-2024-02-14-bethlehem-pa.html

Free Karaoke with host Bobby James. 1 to 3 p.m. All welcome. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W Elm St. Allentown. Call 610-437-3700.

Thursday, March 14

Conversation with author Shanita Hubbard and Northampton Community College Professor Andrew McIntosh, exploring themes found in Hubbard’s published writings and recent book “Ride or Die: A Feminist Manifesto for the Well-Being of Black Women.” 6:30 p.m. Luckenbach Mill, Colonial Industrial Quarter, north end along Monocacy Creek, 459 Old York Rd.

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, March 15

Life Sharing Discussion Group. 1 to 3 p.m. 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. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Saturday, March 16

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

Sunday, March 17

Bach Choir of Bethlehem Spring Concert. Selections: BWV 80: Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott (A Mighty Fortress Is Our God) by Johann Sebastian Bach; To the Hands by Pulitzer Prize-winner composer Caroline Shaw; and a musical sampling from the choir’s upcoming European Tour repertoire. 4 to 5 p.m. Central Moravian Church sanctuary, 73 W. Church St. Information and tickets: visit https://bach.org/event/spring-concert-bach-inspired/

NMIH: Corliss Comes Alive: the 115-ton, 100-year-old Corliss steam engine will run at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Built by the Snow Steam Pump Works, Buffalo, New York; it was used by the York Water Company and pumped eight million gallons of water per day. The Corliss is the most powerful operating water works steam engine in North America. Included in admission to the National Museum of Industrial History museum, 202 E. Second St. Sundays in March from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. are family Sundays. For more information and tickets, visit www.nmih.org/event/corlissmar24/

Wednesday, March 20

Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture: “Science Across Borders” by Dr. Arup K. SenGupta, Lehigh University, PC Rossin Professor, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering and Civil & Environmental Engineering. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Kirkland Village Retirement Community, 1 Kirkland Village Circle. Cost.

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