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BETHLEHEM social calendar August 7

PEDIATRICT CANCER RUN: The Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley will host its 15th annual Ready, Set, Gold Walk/Run Sept. 14 at the Ironton Rail Trail, Coplay.

Run the 8K race, stroll the 5K walk or enter your kids to participate in the fun run/obstacle course.

Start time for the 8K run is 8:30 a.m. Start time for the 5K walk is 9 a.m.

Registration deadline to receive a T-shirt and goody bag is 11:59 p.m. Aug. 18. Pick up at the Coplay Park Pavilion, Saylor Park, N. Second Street, Coplay, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 13 or on event day, starting at 7 a.m. Early bird pricing is through July 7.

For information, contact race director at michelle@pcflv.org.

60th ANNIVERSARY: The Bethlehem Raiders AA will be celebrating the organizations 60th anniversary Saturday, Aug. 17, at Sell Field Park in Bethlehem. The Raiders are Bethlehem’s oldest youth football program. A ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. with Bethlehem Mayor William Reynolds on hand to offer some remarks. Liberty HS’s marching band will perform.

SAUCON VALLEY CONSERVANCY -Heller Homestead: No Welcome Wednesdays in August. Next events: Sept. 11, 25: 10 a.m. to noon. 1892 Friedensville Road. For more information, visit sauconvalleyconservancy.org/

CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE: New season begins Sept. 3. “We’re the Boys Who Rode Around McClellan (Chambersburg 1862).” For the second time in one year, General J.E.B. Stuart rode around General George McClellan’s army. Sarah Bierle explores details of the route, logistics and the military implications for both sides caused by the raid. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Delta Hotels by Marriot (former Holiday Inn), 7336 Adrienne Dr., Breinigsville. Information: Call 610-391-1000 or visit cwrteasternpa.org/calendar-1.

ROTUNDA EXHIBIT: Artist Robert Stickloon will be exhibiting his “Contemporary Still Life Paintings,” at the Bethlehem City Hall. Rotunda Gallery Aug. 18 to Sept. 24. There will be an opening reception Sunday, Aug. 18 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 ordinary, everyday still life subjects in oils and drawings

Robert recently retired from teaching drawing and painting at the Penn State University Schuykill Campus after 35 years. Robert has shown nationally and is represented by several galleries. He has shown at the Pennsylvania Art of the State Annual Juried Exhibition numerous times. His work is in the collection of the State Museum of Pennsylvania and the American Embassy in Moldova.

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

NONPROFIT CONFERENCE: The Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley is preparing for its first Nonprofit Impact Conference, scheduled to take place Oct. 23 at the Wind Creek Event Center. Attendees will identify tools and resources that will inspire action and leave with a renewed mindset to continue great work. Keynote speaker is Sabrina Walker Hernandez of Supporting World Hope. Nonprofit organizations can purchase tickets and get more details at www.volunteerlv.org.

Wednesday, Aug. 7

Let’s All Learn American Sign Language Day: Max Learns Sign Language by Adria F. Klein. Max’s friend Susan cannot hear. Max’s sign language class helps him to learn how to talk with her. Learn some signs and make a craft. 11 a.m. Ages four and up. Must register on Facebook page- no Facebook account needed. Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third St. (N.C.C.)

There is NO 3 p.m. session! Closed due to Musikfest.

Thursday, Aug. 8

Dip ‘n Dance. 5 to 7 p.m. Hellertown Pool, 570 Durham St., Hellertown. Visit hellertownborough.org/parks-recreation/#page-content for more information.

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/

Lehigh Valley Pop Music Jam Session. Conductor: 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/

Friday, Aug. 9

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, August 10 and Sunday, Aug. 11

Heart and Soul- Music in Moravian Bethlehem – walking tour. Explore Bethlehem’s musical side with a certified, costumed guide. Learn about polyglot singing (singing in multiple languages simultaneously); hear sounds of instruments rarely played today. 1 p.m. Aug. 10, 11. Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, 66 W. Church St. Information, activities and tickets: Visit historicbethlehem.org/shop/product/heart-soul-music-in-moravian-bethlehem-walking-tour/

Saturday, Aug. 10

Saturday Dance with 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.

Monday, Aug. 12 to Thursday, Aug. 15

Art Camp with an art professional. Sketch, draw, paint with acrylics and watercolors on a conceptual trip around the world. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. daily. Ages seven to 12. Cost. Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road. Call 610-332-1900.

Tuesday, Aug. 13

Bethlehem City Exhibit - Closing day. sponsored by the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission: Tim Higgins: Digital/Comic Book Art. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bethlehem Town Hall Rotunda Gallery, 10 E. Church St. Masks optional. Covid regulations enforced. Visit bfac-lv.org for more information.

Good Vibrations Chorus, 9:30 a.m. Director: Nancy Shumaker. Join or just listen. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

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, Aug. 14

Cops ‘n’ Kids — Going Country: Ruckus on the Ranch with the Texas Tenors. Wear a cow gal or guy hats and boots and join a country line dance. 11 a.m. Ages three and up. Must register on Facebook page- no Facebook account needed. Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third St. (N.C.C.)

The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt. Read by Trish Morris. The crayons quit and leave notes about how they really feel. Decorate your own crayon box. 3 p.m. Ages three and up. Must register on Facebook page- no Facebook account needed. Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third St. (N.C.C.)

Karaoke with host Bobby James. Sing along to your favorite tunes. Free. Everyone welcome. 1 to 3 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information.

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