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.

..... 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.

Exhibit featuring turn of the 20th century 3D stereo photographs which documented everything everywhere and millions were sold annually. 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.

.....TEACHERS’ NIGHT OUT: Teachers’ Night Out: Passport to History partners invite educators to earn continuing education credits, view presentations and hands-on demonstrations and browse resources from partner sites. There will be information and connections for field trip ideas, standards-based curriculum and lesson plans and classroom programming. Hosted by and located at the National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. Second St., 18015, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. May 9. Visit https://lvhistory.org/teachers-night-out-2024/ for information and to register.

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/

- July 17 & 20, Sep 18 & 21, Dec 4 & Dec 7

.....HI NEIGHBORS

Hi Neighbors: “Therapy and Service Dogs” on May 6: Janie Hecker from Lehigh Valley Therapy Dogs and her Greater Swiss Mountain dogs. Mondays till May 20. Open to all; no cost, no registration. Social time: 9:30 a.m. Presentations at 10 a.m. Fellowship Hall, First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem, 2344 Center St. Subject to change without prior notice.

......BETHLEHEM CITY EXHIBIT: Sandra Corpora exhibit, ‘till May 12. 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.

......MONTHLY VETERAN’S SUPPORT PROGRAM, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Usually third Monday of the month. Rep. Jeanne McNeil’s district office office, 1080 Schadt Ave., Whitehall. A representative from the American Legion will be available for pre-scheduled appointments from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The service officer assists veterans and their families regarding pensions and other compensation, a education, health care and death benefits and the services available to them. Legion membership is not required. To speak with the adviser, schedule an appointment by calling 610-266-1273.

......LEHIGH VALLEY ACTIVE LIFE: Tuesdays: Good Vibrations Chorus led by Nancy Shumaker. All singers welcome. 9:30 a.m. Thursdays: Current Events Informal Discussion Group: Moderator: David M. Bell. World, national, state and local topics. Free. 2 p.m.; L.V. Pops Orchestra rehearsals, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Conductor: George Fennell. Fridays: Elm Street Jazz Workshop rehearsals, 9 a.m. Director: Allan Meyerson. Saturdays: Dance with The Chas Band. Nominal cost; light refreshments. 7 to 10 p.m. Activities and location (1633 W. Elm St., Allentown) subject to change; call 610-437-3700 for information or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

...... PUBLIC COMMUNITY CONCERTS - May, June. There will be free, open to the public community concerts from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday afternoons May 16 and 26 and June 2 and 9 at Harmony Pavilion, along the Webster and Taylor block of the South Bethlehem Greenway. There will be food and beverages available to purchase from local brewers and businesses. Bring a lawn chair or beach towel, sunglasses and sunscreen. Live on the Greenway is in partnership with the City of Bethlehem and SouthSide Arts District, a nonprofit program of the Bethlehem Economic Development Corporation. Visit https//southsideartsdistrict.com/live-on-the-greenway-2024-concert-series-lineup-announced/

......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.

......SALUTE TO THE TROOPS, host: Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council. Speaker: Lt. General Richard Kramlich, U.S. Marine Corps (RET). No chargefor Armed Forces members. 6 to 10 p.m. May 10, Conference Center, DeSales University, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley, 18034.Visit https://lv-mac.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/LVMAC-Salute-to-Troops-Dinner-2024-v4.pdf for information and reservations.

Wednesday, May 1

World War II History: “Celebrates In Uniform In World War II”. Instructor: Dr. Charles Bonos. 2 p.m. Cost. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LVAL_Newsletter_MA2024_rev01.pdf

Friday, May 3

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/

Tuesday, May 7

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/

Thursday, May 9

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 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, May 10

Charter Arts Spring Student 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 www.charterarts.org/event/spring-student-exhibit-2/

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, May 11

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.

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.

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.