SAFEGUARDING SENIORS: District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan invites the public to learn more about elder abuse issues and scams at a Safeguarding Seniors event June 25 at DeSales University Center. The free symposium – held in honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – will have a number of events with the goal of promoting senior dignity, security and advocacy.

The public session begins around 1 p.m. with opening remarks and personal stories from family members of two local elder abuse victims who will share their real-life experiences. By sharing their perspectives of how their loved ones fell victim to the devastating impact of financial exploitation, it is hoped to prevent a similar situation for others.

Registration for the event is required and can be accessed here: forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=QSiOQSgB1U2bbEf8Wpob3vQ2uc7sMtZKr8ODyuqbMRlUNlJJWjlPME9QRkFNNEhQTTdPMTU3VFI5RS4u

SUPPORTING VETERANS: ArtsQuest is excited to announce its new partnership with Vet Tix, an organization that supports troops by honoring their service and providing tickets to events which may help to reduce stress, strengthen family bonds, build lifelong memories and encourage service members and veterans to stay engaged with local communities and American life. Thanks to Vet Tix and sponsors D.G. Yuengling & Sons and Bazella Works, all branches of currently serving military and veterans, as well as immediate family of those killed in action, will be eligible to receive free tickets for a variety of ArtsQuest events.

Military heroes or their families can sign up online at vettix.org and verify their service through Vet Tix. Once verified, VetTixers can request tickets, (pay a small delivery fee to secure tickets) and then select the programming they wish to attend. So far, 194 military members and their families have attended 18 ArtsQuest events, including SteelStacks Improve Comedy Festival, Christkindlmarkt, Marina Franklin, Winter Winefest, Tracy Morgan and more.

If you are a business or organization that would like to become involved in sponsorship opportunities with the Vet Tix partnership, please contact Christopher Kunzmann, ArtsQuest Business Development Associate at ckunzmann@artsquest.org.

DINOSAUR SHOW: Lehigh Valley-area residents will soon get the chance to walk among the nation’s biggest herd of photorealistic dinosaurs when Jurassic Quest visits the Allentown Fairgrounds Agri-Plex from July 5-7!

This three-day event provides unforgettable adventure, transporting families through 165 million years of the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods to roam among true-to-life versions of the creatures that once ruled the Earth.

Advance purchase online is recommended to ensure desired date and availability atjurassicquest.com, or tickets are available on-site, and include a 100 percent ticket guarantee that in the event of a show cancellation or postponement for any reason, ticket purchases will be automatically refunded for the full purchase amount.

WRITERS’ GROUP: Greater Lehigh Valley Writers’ Group (GLVWG) will hold its monthly meeting from 10 a.m. – noon, Saturday, June 22. The meeting is offered in a hybrid format – in-person at the Palmer Branch of the Easton Library, 1 Weller Place, Palmer, and online via Zoom.

From 11 a.m.-noon, author Donna Brennan will present “Openings, Hooks, Transitions, and Endings: What They Are, What They Do, and How to Make Them Better.” There is no fee for the morning program. Registration is recommended but not required.

From 1 to 3 p.m., Brennan will lead a workshop focused on Transitions and Endings. The workshop is free for members; $15 for nonmembers.

All attendees must be 18 years or older. Email glvwg.vebmeister@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link. For more information or to register for the events, go to greaterlehighvalleywritersgroup.wildapricot.org.

Wednesday, June 19

Black Literacy Cops ‘n’ Kids Reading Room: Celebrating Juneteenth With Style. Welcome to the Black Literacy Cops and Kids Reading Room, a dynamic initiative aimed at fostering a love for reading and strengthening bonds between law enforcement officers and children within the Black community.

Master storyteller Baba Wague Diakite retells an authentic African tale the way he learned it as a child in “The Hat Seller and the Monkeys.” The vibrant, ceramic-tile paintings and volunteer Diane Karp bring the hat seller, mischievous monkeys, and plants of the African countryside to life. Design your own African style hat. Ages 4 and up. 11 a.m. Fowler Center, NCC, 511 E. Third St. Must register on the Facebook page, CopsnKidsLehighValley. Visit juneteenthlv.org/etn/black-literacy-cops-and-kids-reading-room-bethlehem/

Celebrating Juneteenth By Loving Yourself. To love and believe in yourself is a power that every person should possess. Fabulous members of the Liberty High School Cops ’n’ Kids Club will share the story “I Believe I Can” by Grace Byers with you – a beautifully illustrated inspiration to motivate children of all backgrounds with that positive message. Demonstrate your talent and belief in yourself by creating a special craft described in this beautiful book. Ages four and up. 11 a.m. Fowler Center, NCC, 511 E. Third St. Must register on the Facebook page, CopsnKidsLehighValley.

Thursday, June 20

Tunes At Twilight at the Sun Inn. Free, family-friendly concert series open to the public, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 564 Main St., Bring your own chairs and blankets. Visit visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/tunes-at-twilight/2024-06-27/

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 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 lvactivelife.org/

Friday, June 21

Sculpture Garden Concerts. Bakithi Kumalo and friends. 6 to 7:30 p.m. 10 E. Church St. – inclement weather: Cohen room, library. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Free. Visit bfac-lv.org/

Lehigh Valley Pop Music Jam Session, Orchestra rehearsals, 1 p.m. Conductor: Stephen Cee. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.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 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 lvactivelife.org/

Saturday, June 22

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. https://lvactivelife.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LVAL_Newsletter_MA2024_rev01.pdf

Sunday, June 23

SoccerFest 2024 events: Special Olympics Kids’ Soccer Clinic, 1:30 p.m. Dominate the 18 Youth Goalkeeping clinic, 3 p.m. Youth Soccer Skills Clinic, 4:15 p.m. All at Air Products Town Square, SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way. Information and registration: visitsteelstacks.org/event/day/2024-06-23/

Copa American Watch Party: U.S. versus Bolivia. Showing each of the USMNT’s Group Stage games on the Levitt screen. 6 p.m. Information: steelstacks.org/event/15676/soccerfest-2024-copa-amrica-watch-party---us-vs-bolivia/

Tuesday, June 25

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 lvactivelife.org/

Wednesday, June 26

Wednesday afternoon dances: “Johnny K,” 1 to 3 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. lvactivelife.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LVAL_Newsletter_MA2024_rev01.pdf

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