EARTHWALK EXPLORER: ArtsQuest, on behalf of the National Scenic Visitors Center, announces “Earthwalk Explorer” coming to the Banana Factory from July 20 – 27. Earthwalk Explorer is a walkable 8-foot by 16-foot map of the eastern United States. It is a three-dimensional representation of the United States from North Carolina to New Hampshire. This free and family-friendly exhibit will take place in the Crayola Gallery. Visit Bananafactory.org for hours of operation.

Visitors will experience a “feet to earth” exploration that takes them across the landscape. As you walk along, you will see everything from state borders to lakes and rivers, mountain ranges to parks and trails. Explorer also features two colorful Geoshows on the Native American presence in Pennsylvania. One focuses on the network of native trails that formed the foundation of the modern transportation network. The other animates the rich artifactual legacy of the Lenape, focusing on petroglyphs found throughout Pennsylvania. Finally, a third Geoshow highlights bird migration along the Atlantic Flyway.

HELLERTOWN RESTAURANT WEEK: Hellertown-Lower Saucon Restaurant Week continues through Saturday, July 20. A vdiverse selection of local restaurants will offer special menus, discounts and unique dining experiences that showcase the vibrant culinary scene of the community.

Menus for participating businesses can be found here (bit.ly/HLSCSummerRW).

Participating restaurants include: Art Café; Braveheart Highland Pub; Crossroads Hotel; Drip – the Flavor Lab; Jersey Mike’s; Springtown Inn; Vassi’s Drive-In; Wings on Main; and Yianni’s Taverna.

Hellertown-Lower Saucon Restaurant Week is a celebration of local culinary talent and a testament to the strong community spirit that makes the area special.

Event sponsors include Bethlehem Landfill, Carl Volkman & Sons, Lindsay O. Albert, EA. A special thank you to iHeart Radio for its ongoing media support.

More information: lehighvalleychamber.org/hellertown lowersauconsummerrw.html

NMIH 3D STEREO PHOTOGRAPHS featuring turn of the 20th century 3D stereo photographs which documented everything everywhere, and millions were sold annually. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. Second St. Visit nmih.org/ for tickets and information.

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH exhibition: New and Improved! The Age of Convenience in the Home till Sept. 29. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. Second St. Visit www.nmih.org/ for tickets and information.

NMIH’s ANTHRACITE RAILROAD RAMBLE: The National Museum of Industrial History and the Reading & Northern Railroad daylong rare mileage train ride, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 31. Depart from the-new station, 1 Iron Horse Way, Nesquehoning, aboard a pair of open window Budd RDC (self-propelled Rail Diesel Cars) to the 3,900 foot long former L.V. Railroad’s Vosburg Tunnel. Photo run bys, tours. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. Second St. Tickets and information: www.nmih.org/event/anthraciteramble24/

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.; also Sept. 18 and 21. Visit bapl.org/book-sales/

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING. Cash or check only. For list of acceptable items (free of charge or for a small fee), call 484-549-0141. 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 23. The Birches of the Lehigh Valley, 5030 Freemansburg Ave., Easton. Responsible Recycling Services / RRS

Wednesday, July 17

Cops ‘n’ Kids – register on Facebook page- no Facebook 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 for Children, 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 on Facebook page- no Facebook account needed.

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 on Facebook page- no Facebook account needed.

Thursday, July 18

Bethlehem Garden Club, Celebrate National Ice Cream Day. Doors open 12:30 p.m. Meeting and ice cream social 1 p.m., Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Road.

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. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Please check on date and topic.

Friday, July 19

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/

Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20

Blast Furnace Blues- Two days of live blues and music. Blast Furnaces area, SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way. Visit steelstacks.org/festivals/blast-furnace-blues/ for schedules and information.

Saturday, July 20

Saturday Night dance: “Johnny K.” 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 lvactivelife.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LVAL_Newsletter_MA2024_rev01.pdf

Sunday, July 21

S.T.E.A.M.- Float Your Boat drop-in style family program. Youth 12 and under receive free admission when accompanied by a paying adult. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 602 E. Second St. Visit nmih.org/event/steamadventures0724/

Tuesday, July 23

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, July 24

Cops ‘n Kids – must preregister on Facebook page – no Facebook account needed. Jorge El Curioso Visita El Acuario / Who doesn’t love Curious George? Officer Rodriguez from the City of Bethlehem Police Department is back with this Spanish/English version of Curious George at the Aquarium by H.A. Rey. Make a craft to remember his visit. 11 a.m. Ages three and up. Must register on Facebook page – no Facebook account needed.

Tennis, Anyone? Swing a tennis racket and learn the basic rules of tennis with Liberty H.S. Tennis Club members. They will read Serena Williams by Mary Nhin. 3 p.m. Ages five and up. Must register on Facebook page- no Facebook account needed.

The Incredibles 20th Anniversary indoor and outdoor-screenings, Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks Free Family Movie Series, presented by Lehigh Valley International Airport. Bring blankets, lawn chairs or something to sit on. 101 Founders Way. Visit steelstacks.org/event/15915/the-incredibles-20th-anniversary/ (indoor screening) or steelstacks.org/event/15905/the-incredibles-20th-anniversary-outdoor-screening/

Saucon Valley Conservancy -Heller Homestead: Welcome Wednesdays. Drop in for fresh coffee or tea with volunteers; meet community members; have a conversation and/or ask for a tour. 10 a.m. to noon. 1892 Friedensville Rd. For more information, visit sauconvalleyconservancy.org/

Wednesday Afternoon Dance with Johnny K. Cost (includes refreshments). Everyone welcome. 1 to 3 p.m. Trexler Room, Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Visit lvactivelife.org