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.

.....BETHLEHEM CITY EXHIBIT: Sandra Corpora exhibit, April 5 to May 12. Artist reception: 2 to 4 p.m. April 16. Exhibitions sponsored by the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission (bfac-lv.org), Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bethlehem Town Hall Rotunda Gallery, 10 E. Church St. Masks optional. Covid regulations enforced. Visit www.bfac-lv.org for more information.

.....GREAT DECISIONS LECTURE SERIES: Wednesdays. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Kirkland Village Retirement Community, 1 Kirkland Village Circle. Cost. Information: call 610-866-2655

.....NMIH EVENTS: STEEL LOCOMOTIVE EXPERIENCE: Hands-on train engineer experience on a Bethlehem Steel restored narrow gauge locomotive. Each experience is limited to two adults or one adult and one child, lasts about 20 minutes and is weather-dependent. 11 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., April 7 and May 5; and featured in the S.T.E.A.M. ADVENTURES Tiny Tug program, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 21.

Exhibit featuring turn of the 20th century 3D stereo photographs which documented everything everywhere and millions were sold annually. 1 to 2 p.m., April 13.

Women’s History Month exhibition: New and Improved! The Age of Convenience in the Home through September 29. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. Second St. Visit www.nmih.org/locomotive/ for tickets and information.

.....CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE OF EASTERN PA: Civil War Roundtable of Eastern Pennsylvania. next meeting:May 2: Point Lookout Confederate POW Camp. Presenter: Bradley Gottfried. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Delta Hotels by Marriot (former Holiday Inn), 7336 Adrienne Dr., Breinigsville, 18031. Information: Call 610-391-1000 or visit www.cwrteasternpa.org/calendar-1 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

.....BAPL BOOK SALES: Indoor book sale in Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Cash and credit cards accepted. Noon to 8 p.m. May 15 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18. Visit www.bapl.org/book-sales

.....HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS & SITES: April in Paris: an afternoon of sophistication, vintage treasures, style and cultural a celebration. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 28. Exhibition: Unspun: Stories of Silk. Till April 28. 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:www.historicbethlehem.org

.....HI NEIGHBORS: Hot Topics for Inquisitive Adults. Popular speakers and topics; open to all; no cost offered by First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem. Next meeting: April 8: Charlene Donchez Mowers shares “Designating Bethlehem Historical Sites as a World Heritage Site”. For more information, contact the church at info@fpc-bethlehem.org.

....VETERANS SUPPORT: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 15. State Representative McNeil’s district office, 1080 Schadt Ave., Whitehall. Information on education, health care and death benefits. For appointments with an American Legion Service Office representative, call 610-266-1273.

.....NAACP BETHLEHEM will hold an open-to-the public 79th Annual Freedom Fund banquet at 2 p.m. on April 7 in Green Pond Country Club, 3604 Farmersville Rd. The theme is “Legacy of Resilience: Honoring Our Past, Inspiring Our Future.” The keynote speaker is Sen. Sharif Street, 3rd Senatorial District of Philadelphia. 2024 honorees are Pastor Bob Rapp, executive director of Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering; and Wayne Whitaker, assistant principal, Bethlehem Area School District. For reservations, visit bethnaacp.org; by email: emlanelee@gmail.com; or by calling 610-866-2078.

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.

Wednesday, April 3

“Combat Stigma,” a panel discussion about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the resources available to veterans dealing with PTSD and TBI. The panel includes State Senator Rosemary Brown, State Representatives Maureen Madden and Zach Mako and PTSD and TBI experts. Co-sponsored by Northampton Community College Band of Brothers and the Psychology Club. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. College Center 220, 3835 Green Pond Rd., 18020

Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture: “Pandemic Preparedness” by Dr. Lindsay Burt, Muhlenberg College, Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Kirkland Village Retirement Community, 1 Kirkland Village Circle. Cost. Sessions are subject to change without prior notice. Information: call 610-866-2655.

World War II History: “Nimitz, Spruance and Halsey”. Instructor: Dr. Charles Bonos. 2 p.m. Cost. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Thursday, April 4

Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra, 9 a.m. Conductor Ron DeGrandis. 9 to 10:30 a.m. Pop Music Jam Session, 1 p.m. Led by Stephen Cee. Bring your instruments and your voice. Free to members. 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, April 5

First Friday: Information: visit https://southsideartsdistrict.com/

Charter Arts Spring Faculty and Alumni Art Exhibit. Free opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Corpora Gallery- Third St. entrance. Charter Arts school, 321 E. Third St. Other times and dates by appointment; call 610-868-2971, ext. 3185. Visit https://www.charterarts.org/event/faculty-alumni-art-exhibit-opening-reception/

Bethlehem City Rotunda: Sandra Corpora exhibit, April 5 to May 12. Artist reception: 2 to 4 p.m. April 16. Rotunda Gallery, 10 E. Church St. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Masks optional. Covid regulations enforced. Visit www.bfac-lv.org for more information.

Elm Street Jazz Workshop rehearsals, 9 a.m. Director: Allan Meyerson. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Free to members. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

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, April 6

Moravian Historical Society 17th Annual Share the Heritage Gala honoring Christian Frederick Martin IV. Cocktail hour, dinner, live music and both a silent and live auction. The annual Gala raises vital funds for our ommunity nonprofit organization. 6 p.m. For information or to make a donation, visit: Northampton Country Club, 5049 William Penn Highway, Easton.

Saturday Night dances: “Country Dance”, 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, April 7

NAACP Bethlehem’s 79th Annual Freedom Fund banquet, open-to-the public; themed “Legacy of Resilience: Honoring Our Past, Inspiring Our Future” at 2 p.m. in Green Pond Country Club, 3604 Farmersville Rd. Keynote speaker: Sen. Sharif Street, 3rd Senatorial District of Philadelphia. 2024 honorees: Pastor Bob Rapp, executive director of Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering; and Wayne Whitaker, assistant principal, Bethlehem Area School District. For reservations, visit bethnaacp.org; by email: emlanelee@gmail.com; or by calling 610-866-2078.

Steel Locomotive Hands-on train engineer experience on a Bethlehem Steel restored narrow gauge locomotive. Each experience is limited to two adults or one adult and one child, lasts about 20 minutes and is weather-dependent. 11 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. Second St. Single or combination admission access. Visit https:www.nmih.org

Monday, April 8

Hi Neighbors program: Charlene Donchez Mowers shares “Designating Bethlehem Historical Sites as a World Heritage Site”. Open to all. No fee or pre-registration. Social time: 9:30 a.m. Presentation: 10 a.m. Fellowship Hall, First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem, 2344 Center St. Mondays; ends May 20. Subject to change without prior notice. Information: email info@fpc-bethlehem.org

Tuesday, April 9

Bach at Noon concert: Central Moravian Church sanctuary, 73 W. Church St. Visit bach.org/event/bach-at-noon-april 9

Good Vibrations Chorus, 9:30 a.m. Director: Nancy Shumaker. Join or just listen. Song Writing, 11 a.m. Conductor Stephen Cee. Bring your poems, lyrics and musical talents. Free to members. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Wednesday, April 10

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

Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture: “Understanding Indonesia” by Rev. Herman Pongantung, MSC, St. Catherine of Siena Cathedral Church. Kirkland Village Retirement Community, 1 Kirkland Village Circle. Cost. Sessions are subject to change without prior notice. Information: call 610-866-2655.

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.