Happenings
JULY 16
• Tropical-themed activities (for grades 1-5), 11 a.m., at Whitehall Township Public Library, 3700 Mechanicsville Road. The program will continue every Tuesday in July. Information and registration (required): 610-432-4339
• Whitehall-Coplay Hunger Initiative free community meal (for low-income Whitehall Township and Coplay Borough residents), 4-6 p.m., at Whitehall Active Community Center, 2301 Pine St. Meals are guaranteed for the first 100 guests. Information: 610-533-1357
• Ultimate Vampire role-playing game (for grades 5-8), 6 p.m., at Whitehall Township Public Library, 3700 Mechanicsville Road. Information and registration (required): 610-432-4339
• Vacation Bible School, 6-8 p.m., at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 575 Grape St., Whitehall. VBS will continue through July 19. Information and registration: stjohnsuccfullerton.org/vbs
JULY 17
• Northampton Community Days (hosted by Northampton Exchange Club), 5-10 p.m., at Municipal Park, Laubach Avenue and Smith Lane, Northampton. The event will continue through July 20, with the Fireman’s Parade starting 5:30 p.m. July 20.
• Creation Station (for grades 3-6), 6 p.m., at Whitehall Township Public Library, 3700 Mechanicsville Road. Information and registration (required): 610-432-4339
• Vacation Bible School, 6-8 p.m., at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 575 Grape St., Whitehall. VBS will continue July 18 and 19. Information and registration: stjohnsuccfullerton.org/vbs
JULY 18
• Camp Knots-A-Lot program (for grades 3-8), 1:30 p.m., at Whitehall Township Public Library, 3700 Mechanicsville Road. Information and registration (required): 610-432-4339
• Northampton Community Days (hosted by Northampton Exchange Club), 5-10 p.m., at Municipal Park, Laubach Avenue and Smith Lane, Northampton. The event will continue through July 19 and 20, with the Fireman’s Parade starting 5:30 p.m. July 20.
• Vacation Bible School, 6-8 p.m., at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 575 Grape St., Whitehall. VBS will continue July 19. Information and registration: stjohnsuccfullerton.org/vbs
• Coplay Garden Club meeting, 7 p.m., at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St., Coplay
JULY 19
• Storytime and craft (for preschoolers), 10:30 a.m., at Coplay Public Library, 49 S. Fifth St. Information: 610-262-7351
• Northampton Community Days (hosted by Northampton Exchange Club), 5-10 p.m., at Municipal Park, Laubach Avenue and Smith Lane, Northampton. The event will continue July 20, with the Fireman’s Parade starting 5:30 p.m.
• Ricky and the Rebels concert, 5 p.m. (doors open), at Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St. There is a cover charge.
• Vacation Bible School, 6-8 p.m., at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 575 Grape St., Whitehall. Information and registration: stjohnsuccfullerton.org/vbs
• Boondock Barons concert, 7-10 p.m., at the amphitheater at Catasauqua Park and Playground, 501 American St. Bring your own lawn chair and/or blanket.
• Reservoir Hill concert, 7 p.m., at Egypt Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7293, 5209 Springmill Road. Members attend for free, but there is a cost for guests and nonmembers.
• Summer Jam event, 7 p.m. (doors open 6:30 p.m.), at CrossPoint Wesleyan Church, 1414 Pennsylvania Ave., Bethlehem
• “Moana” movie showing, 8 p.m., at Zion’s Stone United Church of Christ, 51 Church Road, Kreidersville. Bring your own blanket and/or chair. The concession stand will be open.
• “The Migration” movie showing, dusk, at Howertown Park, 10 Short Lane, Allen Township. Bring your own lawn chair and/or blanket.
JULY 20
• Passport to History activities, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Governor Wolf Historical Society, 6600 Jacksonville Road, East Allen Township
• Craft, vendor and car show, bike run, raffles and basket social (fundraiser for Pink Pumpkins Coins 4 Chemo), 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Tri-Boro Sportsmen Club, 2110 Canal St., Northampton. Rain date is Aug. 25. Information: PPC4C.org
• “Parent Trap” movie showing, 11 a.m., at Coplay Public Library, 49 S. Fifth St. You can bring your own snack and a blanket. Information: 610-262-7351
• Hot dogs and ice cream social, 4-6 p.m., in the social hall at Christ United Church of Christ, Little Moore, 913 S. Mink Road, Danielsville. Baked goods will be available for sale.
• Northampton Community Days (hosted by Northampton Exchange Club), 5-10 p.m. (Fireman’s Parade 5:30 p.m.), at Municipal Park, Laubach Avenue and Smith Lane, Northampton
• Uncle Smiley Band concert, 7 p.m., at Egypt Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7293, 5209 Springmill Road. Members attend for free, but there is a cost for guests and nonmembers.
JULY 21
• Event to honor of 20th anniversary of Pastor Brett’s ordination, 9:30 a.m., at Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church, 696 Johnson Road, Moorestown. Information: holycrossnazareth.org or Kris at 610 759-7363
• Open house, 1-4 p.m., at Lehigh Township Historical Society Center, 3811 Lehigh Drive, Pennsville
• Passport to History activities, 1-4 p.m., at Siegfried Railroad Station Museum, West 21st Street (Route 329), and at Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum, 1401 Laubach Ave., both in Northampton
• Cookout and Cross Country Lines concert, 2-6 p.m., at Egypt Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7293, 5209 Springmill Road. Members attend for free, but there is a cost for guests and nonmembers. Bring your own lawn chair and/or blanket.
• Community family fun night, 6:30-8 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church of Hokendauqua, 3005 S. Front St. Information: Facebook page, hokeypres.org or 610-264-9693
JULY 22
• Free swim time (for adults), 9:30-10:30 a.m., at Parkview Pool, 3501 S. Fifth St., Whitehall
• Books and Bites program for grades 5-8 (discussing “Refugee” by Alan Gratz), 6 p.m., at Whitehall Township Public Library, 3700 Mechanicsville Road
• 5-Day Club (for ages 5-12), 6-7:30 p.m., at Egypt Community Church, 4129 S. Church St. The event will continue through July 26. Information and registration: egyptcc.org
• Vacation Bible School (for ages 4-14), 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the social hall at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St., Coplay. VBS will continue through July 26; however, there is no VBS July 24. Information and registration: Gail Yudt at 610-262-8325 or the church office at 610-262-6171