BACK TO SCHOOL BASH: At William Penn ES, sponsored by City Center Church. Free haircuts, braiding, live music, games and snacks. Please register at ourcitycenter.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2377962. Aug. 15, 3 to 5 p.m.

KICKOFF CELEBRATION: The Hispanic Center of the Lehigh Valley will hold a Back to School Kickoff Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with food, drinks, free haircuts for kids, face painting, backpack and school supply giveaways, and more.

GREENWAY CELEBRATION: Community Action of the Lehigh Valley will have activities for kids, refreshments, live music and backpack giveaways on the Southside Greenway. Friday, Aug. 23 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

SALVATION ARMY BACKPACK GIVEAWAY: Food, arts and crafts, games and prizes. Proof of age/grade required. 144 N. 8th St., Allentown. Aug. 15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

BETHLEHEM AREA SD

FIRST DAY: The first day of the 2024-25 school year is Aug. 26.

JOB OPENINGS: BASD is currently hiring for teaching and support staff positions. Visitbasdschools.org for more information.

COORDINATOR POSITIONS: Do you see yourself working in a school setting? Consider one of the Community School Coordinator position offered by Lehigh University and Moravian University

Go to: go.lehigh.edu/FHSCSC and moravian.edu/hr

SUMMER LUNCHES: Lunches are served for school aged children at Northeast MS, Monday-Friday from noon to 1 p.m. and at Broughal MS and nonschool sites in the city. Visit badschools/org. for more information, or text “Food” to 304-304.

PRODUCE GIVEAWAY: Broughal MS holds a fruit and vegetable giveaway the second week of each month. Contact the school for more information.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Asa Packer PTA is requesting volunteers for the upcoming kindergarten open house Thursday, Aug. 22. Help is needed to welcome families, monitor the students on the playground during a portion of their presentation, and distribute ice pops from approximately 5:45 to 7:15 p.m. If you are available, please sign-up using this link m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/70A0B

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JEFFERSON ES PRODUCE: Fruit and veggie giveaways continue once monthly in summer, during the second week of the month. The next distribution is Aug. 14 from 10 -11 a.m. or items run out. Call the school for more information.

FOUNTAIN HILL ES FOOD PANTRY: Please call the school for more information.

HOLES FOR THE HILL: Fountain Hill ES Holes for the Hill is Aug. 9 at the Southmore Golf Club. For more information contact 610-865-5881 or email mcorsi@basdschools.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

ST. LUKE’S WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM: Details at redcap.slhn.org/surveys/?s=JWY97Y7KFWWNXC87.

LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO: Apply visit lvzoo.org/volunteer. They are also looking for some fall Conservation Education Interns. This position is open to undergraduate, graduate and recently graduated students. Visit lvzoo.org/get-involved/career-opportunities/ to learn more and apply.

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL AT LEHIGH

FIRST DAY: The first day of school for the 2024-2025 school year will be Aug. 28.

CHARTER ARTS HS

FIRST DAY: Aug. 26. There will be an 11:45 a.m. dismissal on Aug. 30.

TOURS: If you can’t attend one of the admissions events but would still like to visit Charter Arts to learn more, fill out a tour request form at Charterarts.org.

DUAL LANGUAGE CHARTER

FIRST DAY: The first day of school for the 2024-2025 school year is Aug. 26.

ENROLLMENT PACKAGES: Available at lvdlcs.org

BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC

OPENING DAY FRESHMEN: Aug. 26 OPENING DAY ALL STUDENTS: Aug. 27.

ARCHDIOCESE OPENINGS: visit allentowndiocese.org/about/employment

SAINT ANNE’S PAROCHIAL

BLOCK PARTY AND OPEN HOUSE: Geekers food truck Aug. 25, 3 p.m.

FIRST DAY: The first day of school for the 2024-2025 school year is Aug. 26.

ALUMNI SOUGHT: Saint Anne’s is planning a 75th anniversary celebration and is asking alumni for memories and photos. Contact ahouston@stannebethlehem.org or call 610-868-4182 ext. 44.

NOTRE DAME BETHLEHEM

UNIFORM EXCHANGE: Aug. 10 4 to 6 p.m.; Aug. 11 8 a.m. to noon at Notre Dame of Bethlehem Church Hall.

KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION: Aug. 19, 6 to 7 p.m.

FIRST DAY: The first day of school for the 2024-2025 school year will be Aug. 26.

MORAVIAN ACADEMY

FIRST DAY: The first day of school for the 2024-2025 school year will be Aug. 28.

SCHOOL TOURS: To schedule a tour at any of our campuses, visitmoravianacademy.org/admissions/visit.