CHARTER ARTS EVENTS: The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Visual Arts Department presents a special exhibition featuring the work of Arta Brito and Nate Devarie in the school’s Corpora Gallery Sept 6 to Oct. 11. Both artists are alumni of the school.

The exhibit will be open to the public for two free receptions Sept. 6 and Oct. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. as part of the Southside Arts Districts’ First Friday celebrations. Private viewing appointments can be made by calling 610-868-2971. For more information, visit the school website, CharterArts.org.

Charter Arts’ Theatre Department presents a fall season of dynamic original plays The season kicks off with a production of “The Oscars: A Conversation Among Friends” by John Thompson, Sept. 6 to 8.

Oscar Wilde, a famously complex man, invites you into an evening of conversation between five different versions of himself, the young poet, the mature storyteller, the jaded playwright, the sorrowful prisoner and the weary exile. The conversational jousting between the Oscars brings alive the arc of Wilde’s life and follows his search for a way to recover himself as the artist of his own life.

This production is directed by Kelly Minner-Bickert and features a cast that includes students, alumni and community artists. Evening performances Sept. 6 and 7 at 7 p.m. Matinee Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets available at CharterArts.org.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE: Registration for the 2024 Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off event will open today, Aug. 28, at 8 a.m. This event is only for Northampton County residents; online preregistration is required. County residents may sign up for one appointment per household. Sign-ups are on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration often reaches capacity quickly, so residents are encouraged to register promptly and open an account with Eventbrite (www.eventbrite.com) before registration begins. A link to the event will be posted on the Northampton County Homepage.

The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event will be held Sept. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Northampton Community College (3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem) and will be held rain or shine. For the safety of staff, you must enter from the campus’s main entrance on Green Pond Road.

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. Presenter 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 Drive, Breinigsville. Information: Call 610-391-1000 or visit cwrteasternpa.org/calendar-1

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF INDUSTRIAL HISTORY: New and Improved! The Age of Convenience in the Home. Sept. 29. 602 E. Second St., Bethlehem. Included in regular museum admission. Free for children 6 and younger.

SAUCON VALLEY CONSERVANCY: Heller Homestead: Initial fall 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, Sept. 11, 25. 1892 Friedensville Road. For more information, visit sauconvalleyconservancy.org/

Wednesday, Aug. 28

Wednesday afternoon dance with host Johnny K. 1 to 3 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

Thursday, Aug. 29

Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra. Conductor Ron DeGrandis. 9 to 10:30 a.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 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, 18102. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Friday, August 30

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, Aug. 31

Fountain Hill Community Day: Puppets, balloon animals, face painting, ice cream, fire trucks, food for purchase; Tricky Tray baskets. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1059 Delaware Ave., Fountain Hill.

NO Saturday Night Dance tonight. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700.

Monday, Sept. 2

Labor Day. Many places, including government buildings, are closed.

Tuesday, Sept. 3

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/

Delaware Lehigh Amateur Radio Club Inc. (DLARC) 10-week free fall ham radio amateur license classes to prepare for a Federal Communications Commission’s Amateur basic license examination. Weekly 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday classes begin on Sept. 3 at Northampton County 911 Center. For details or to register, contact KE3AW@arrl.net or call 610-419-9286.

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