TOWN HALL EXHIBIT: Artist Tim Higgins will be exhibiting his digital collage works, “Please Stand By,” at the Bethlehem City Hall Rotunda Gallery to Aug. 13. There will be an opening reception Sunday, July 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. The Rotunda Gallery is located at 10 E. Church St. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The exhibition is composed of hundreds of collaged images and elements depicting themes from comics, pulp fiction, television, film and everyday life. High Art meets Low Art as Higgins creates new works from material either originally sourced or appropriated from a variety of sources and media. The works are either printed on paper and framed or mounted on glass.

Tim Higgins is a multidisciplinary artist who has worked in graphics, painting and short film. He grew up in Allentown, attended Salisbury High School, and studied commercial art at Northampton County Community College and fine arts with a concentration in painting at Kutztown University. Higgins has also been a newspaper editor and reporter in the Lehigh Valley, as well as a freelance arts writer.

The exhibition is sponsored by the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission (www.bfac-lv.org).

PCFLV EVENT: Be part of the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley’s 15th annual Ready, Set, GOLD 5k Walk/8k Run, set for Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Ironton Rail Trail in Coplay, presented by Rob and Kristen Bennett.

This wonderful, family-friendly community event has it all ... an 8k race, a 5k walk, a kids’ fun run/obstacle course, raffles, music, food and more.

Pricing for the 5k walk and 8k run increased after 11:59 p.m. July 7. Use the link below to see all of the event details and to register. You can even create your own team.

All funds raised help local kids with cancer and their families.

Register at runsignup.com/Race/PA/Coplay/ReadySetGold

MONTHLY VETERANS’ SUPPORT PROGRAM — State Representative McNeil. An American Legion service officer is available for pre-scheduled appointments to assist veterans and their families regarding pensions and other compensation, education, health care and death benefits and the services available to them. Legion membership is not required. Schedule an appointment by calling 610-266-1273. The next appointments, usually third Monday of the month, are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 15 at Rep. Jeanne McNeil’s district office, 1080 Schadt Ave., Whitehall. To schedule your appointment, call 610-266-1273

FREE FILMS at Levitt Pavillion, Arts Quest. Dates and titles: Lilo & Stitch, July 17; The Incredibles, July 24; Wonka, August 21. Visit levittsteelstacks.org/line-up/movies/for hours and more information including sensory friendly films.

MUSIC IN DIMMICK PARK 2024 - The Billy Bauer Band; July 14: JOYOUS; Aug. 25: Tequila Rose. 6 to 8 p.m. Dimmick Park, 570 Durham St., Hellertown. Visit hellertownborough.org/ for more information.

DIP-N-DANCE 2024 – Hellertown Pool, 1 to 3 p.m. July 25; 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 8. 570 Durham St., Hellertown. Visit hellertownborough.org/parks-recreation/#page-content for more information.

HANLECO MOVIES IN THE PARK- Free admission. Bring a chair / blanket. Dusk (about 8 to 10 p.m.) July 26: “Arthur Christmas”at Canal Park, 1960 Dauphin St., Hanover Twp., Lehigh County.

SAUCON VALLEY CONSERVANCY -Heller Homestead: Welcome Wednesdays, July 10 and 24. Drop in for fresh coffee or tea with volunteers; meet community members; have a conversation and/or ask for a tour. 1892 Friedensville Road. For more information, visit sauconvalleyconservancy.org/

BAPL BOOK SALES: Indoor book sale in Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Cash and credit cards accepted. Wednesday, July 17: noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 20: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sept. 18 and 21.

Wednesday, July 10

Cops ‘n Kids -register on Facebook page- no Facebook account needed.

Be A Winner! Get ready for the 2024 Summer Olympics with Pam Magnan. Learn the history of the Olympics, different sports and famous athletes. Dive into How to Train with a T. Rex and Win Eight Gold Medals by Michael Phelps and Alan Abrahamson. Try out the room’s Olympic Games. Make your own gold medal. 11 a.m. Ages five and up. Must register: visit www.

National Blueberry Day. Have you ever seen a blue moose? Pam Magnan will read Blueberry Moose by Nancy Panko and take us on a “colorful” adventure. Find out WHY the moose is blue. Make a fun craft and share blueberry snacks together. 3 p.m. Ages three and up. Must register: visit www.

Saucon Valley Conservancy -Heller Homestead: Welcome Wednesdays. Also July 24. Drop in for fresh coffee or tea with volunteers; meet community members; have a conversation and/or ask for a tour. 1892 Friedensville Road. For more information, visit sauconvalleyconservancy.org/

Karaoke led by host Bobby James. Sing along to your favorite tunes. Free. Everyone welcome. 1 to 3 p.m. Trexler Room, Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown. Visit lvactivelife.org

Thursday, July 11

Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra, 9 a.m. Conductor Ron DeGrandis. 9 to 10:30 a.m. Pop music jam session, Led by Stephen Cee, 1 p.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/

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Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July 14

Annual Blueberry Festival at Burnside Plantation. 1461 Schoenersville Rd., 18018. Pre-order Market To Go 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 12.

Tickets are available for purchase and include general admission, family pack and tavern passes. For more information, visit www.historicbethlehem.org/experiences/series/blueberry-festival-market-to-go/#blueberry-festival-dates-amp-times

Friday, July 12

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. Begins with a question chosen by the group and ends with even more questions. Free to members. 1 to 3 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Saturday, July 13

Saturday Night dance: “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 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LVAL_Newsletter_MA2024_rev01.pdf

Tuesday, July 16

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, July 17

Cops ‘n Kids — -register on Facebook page- no account needed.

Oh, To Be A Fish. Imagine what it’s like to be a fish with gills, fins and scales. Lisa Rusnock and Linda Weaver will explain what fish are and how they swim and breathe and read Cathryn Sill’s About Fish: A Guide forChildren and Wendy Pfeffer’s What’s It Like to Be a Fish? Make a fun fish puppet. 11 a.m. Ages three and up. Must register.

Let’s All Dive Into Chess. Bruce Davis of the Lehigh Valley Chess Club will teach this game on a life-size chess board and help you understand basic chess rules and how chess pieces move. Pick two chess pieces to color and decorate. 3 p.m. Ages five and up. Must register.

Saucon Valley Conservancy -Heller Homestead: Welcome Wednesdays. Also July 24. Drop in for fresh coffee or tea with volunteers; meet community members; have a conversation and/or ask for a tour. 1892 Friedensville Rd. For more information, visit https://sauconvalleyconservancy.org/

Karaoke, led by host Bobby James. Sing along to your favorite tunes. Free. Everyone welcome. 1 to 3 p.m. Trexler Room, Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown. Visit https://lvactivelife.org

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