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: Bethlehem Area School District grades K to12 Student Art Exhibit to May 14. Sponsored by the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission. 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., May 5. S.T.E.A.M. ADVENTURES Tiny Tug program, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 21.

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. 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/

.....AAUW 62 Annual Used Book Fair, April 25 to 29. Benefits college scholarships for graduating senior girls and non-traditional female students and educational programs. Thursday, April 25 – Monday, April 29. Admission charged from 2 to 6 p.m. April 25. Free admission from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 26 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 27; Half price day, noon to 5 p.m. April 28 and $10 per bag from 9 a.m. to noon April 29. Bethlehem Municipal Ice Rink, 345 Illick’s Mill Road, 18017. Volunteers are needed to process donations April 2 to 23. No credit cards accepted.Information: visit https://bethlehem-pa.aauw.net/book-fair/

CLOSINGS AND CHANGES OF HOURS: Many buildings may be closed for the primary elections. BAPL: Coolidge building is closed; Main Library opens at 11 a.m. on April 23 for Primary Election Day. For information re: hours including time and date changes, information or to speak with staff members, call 610-867-3761 or 610-867-7852 400 or visit www.bapl.org

Thursday, April 18

Contemporary Vocal Music Ensemble concert. 7 p.m. Charter Arts, 321 E. Third St. Call 610-868-2971, ext. 3185 or visit www.charterarts.org/event/contemporary-music-ensemble-4/

Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra rehearsals, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Conductor: George Fennell. 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, 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/

Lehigh Valley Pop Music Jam Session, Orchestra rehearsals, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Conductor: Stephen Cee. George Fennell. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Friday April 19

Charter Arts Literary Arts Junior Showcase, 6:30 p.m. Charter Arts school, 321 E. Third St. Call 610-868-2971, ext. 3185 or visit www.charterarts.org/event/literary-arts-junior-showcase-2/

High Notes 2024 benefit gala. Silent and live auctions, live music with Emmit Harris and 4Real, appetizers, dinner, basket games of chance. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Judith Adele Agentis Charitable Foundation, Northampton Country Club, 5049 William Penn Hwy, Easton, 18045. Tickets and information: visit wwjaacf.org

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 20

Historic District Clean-up Day. All ages- under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 9 to 11 a.m., Breakfast, T-shirt, and supplies provided. In honor of Earth Day, the Downtown Bethlehem Association is hosting our annual event to spruce up our Historic District. Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Breakfast included. 9 to 11 a.m. Must sign up; visit www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48A5AE2AAB9-48281113-historic?fbclid=IwAR0wcwAS9HBnNgi63mf1gl_wK612yi3r_-cMRdZAkux4kzTatnmityHUBrg#/; registration is at 9 a.m., Luckenbach Mill, 459 Old York Road.

First Baptist Church Craft and Vendor Fair to benefit the youth mission with the Brothers’ Keeper program, a week-long work camp in West Virginia. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 3267 Linden St. Visit www.facebook.com/events/s/fbc-craft-vendor-fair-to-benef/220196264419216/

Saturday Night dances: “KATO”. 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 21

S.T.E.A.M. ADVENTURES Tiny Tug program, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. NMIH (see next entry).

The History of Earth Day. 1 to 2 p.m.National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. Second St. Visitwww.nmih.org

Earth Day Fun Day. Vegan food vendors: Butterhead Kitchen, Paranormal Pop Ups and Desserts by Taryn . Live music by Zach and Aaron Duo. Family and dog friendly. Raffles and 50/50 drawing. Proceeds benefit Animal Defenders Greater Lehigh Valley. Noon to 4 p.m. Hop Hill Brewing, 1988 Blair Ave., Bethlehem.

No Planet B Jamboree: free live music with Galen Deery & Mystik Fool, Clover and Moustapha Noumbiis. Eco-friendly. Raise sustainability awareness and the importance of taking care of our planet. Food and beverages available for purchase from The Sun Inn’s food truck on site. Free. 2 p.m. Back of the Sun Inn Courtyard, 564 Main St.

Ice House - Sand Island area cleanup with the Metropolitan Community Church of the L.V. group. Meet at the Ice House. 1 to 3 p.m. All welcome; children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 56 River St. Email: RevGoudy@mcclv.info

Earth Day Planting at Louise Moore Park. Join Kate Ebel, Senior Restoration Ecologist with Wildlands Conservancy, on a free conservation tour of Louise Moore Park followed by a spring planting. Gloves and shovels provided. No dogs allowed. 1 to 3 p.m. Registration required: visit https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/55

Sun Inn Courtyard, Main St.

Monday, April 22 - Earth Day

Hi Neighbors program: Amanda Clark will present “Empower +: Leading Edge Technologies that Improve Independence.” She will share information about current technologies, and will have assistive devices available to demonstrate.

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

www.volunteerlv.org/earth-day

Earth Day 2024: “Planet vs. Plastics,” environmental protection and climate action to raise awareness about plastic’s harm to human and biodiversity. Visit EarthDay.org

Wednesday, April 24

Wednesday dance, 1 to 3 p.m. with “Johnny K”. Cost per person includes light refreshments. Open to the public. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700. Visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Thursday, April 25

Bethlehem Farmers’ Market Opening Day. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Farrington Square at Lehigh University Morton and New Sts.

Friday, April 26

Lehigh University celebrates Earth Month: Earth Day fair. 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the STEPS Lawn. Learn from and interact with a myriad of booths showcasing sustainability clubs, initiatives, programs, and departments from around campus. Information for all 2024 Earth Month events: visit https://sustainability.lehigh.edu/earth-month