GARDEN CLUB MEETING: The Bethlehem Garden Club is hosting a presentation on “How is Climate Change Affecting Your Landscape,” presented by Randy Fey, Thursday, Sept. 19 at Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. The program begins at 1 p.m. followed by club meeting and refreshments.

STEEL LOCOMOTIVE: Hands-on train engineer experience on a Bethlehem Steel restored narrow gauge locomotive. Each experience is limited to two adults or one adult and one child, lasts about 20 minutes and is weather-dependent. 11 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Sept. 15. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. Second St. Visit nmih.org/locomotive/ to verify times and dates as event is weather dependent; and for tickets and information.

IRON ART CASTING: Evolution Art Studios artist Jay Elias, a former U.S. Marine who served in the Gulf War, introduces the process to create three-dimensional sculptural forms in cast iron. Bring safety glasses; be prepared to work with sand. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 20. Registration required. Free to veterans, cost for others. Free public pour: 7 p.m. Sept. 21. Visit nmih.org/event/metalhealth/. Public pour exhibition. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 22. Foundry Park (weather permitting), National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. Second St.

WOMEN IN STEEL: Exhibition investigating how four artists use steel to influence the creation of various artworks. Sept. 20 to Jan. 31. Free. Artist Katie Hovencamp, guest curator, earned a BFA from Arizona State University in 2009 and an MFA from Pennsylvania State University in 2014. Her work was shown in exhibitions within the U.S., Europe, and Asia. She taught at the Edna Vihel Center for the Arts, Totts Gap Art Institute, Pennsylvania State and Moravian universities, and Harrisburg Area Community, Keystone, Cedar Crest and Northampton Community Colleges. Alvin H. Butz Gallery, ArtsQuest Center, 101 Founders Way. For hours and other information: visit steelstacks.org/event/16385/women-in-steel/

TURNING POINT LUNCHEON: Courageous Action 2024 luncheon Sept. 20. The keynote speaker is Griselda Rodríguez-Solomon, Ph.D. (Dr. G.), mother, wife and professor at the Department of Anthropology, Gender Studies and International Studies, City College of New York. Event proceeds benefit women, teenagers and seniors in local YWCA Bethlehem and Lehigh Valley programs. Dress is business casual/ cocktail. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ben Franklin TechVentures, 116 Research Drive, Bethlehem. For information, visit ywcabethlehem.org/services-6-1. Tickets are available at ywcabethlehem.org

SHREDDING EVENT: Free for Northampton County residents only. Paper waste will not be accepted from any business or organization. Three boxes or bags limit per vehicle; 25 lb weight limit per box or bag. Ring binders, metal strips, and /or plastic sheet protectors will be refused. Rain or shine: 10 a.m. to noon, Sept. 18. Department of Human Service, 2801 Emerick Blvd., Bethlehem.

‘ROOTED’ FILM: Partnering with the Southside Film Institute and led by a team of regional artists – Doug Roysdon, Mock Turtle Marionette Theatre; Dave Fry, Godfrey Daniels Folk Music Club; Bridget George, Bach Choir of Bethlehem and Touchstone Theatre; and Bill George, Touchstone Theatre – filmmaker Aidan Gilrain McKenna has begun producing an approximately 90-minute documentary drawing from over 200 hours of interviews, new and archival video, music and photos that will distill and celebrate the Bethlehem story of a community transformed by art, of artists transformed by a community.

The film’s budget is expected to be approximately $50,000, and a public campaign for donations will begin this fall.

A trailer for the film can be found by following this link: youtu.be/Oitodx9hwa4. The film will premier at the 2025 Southside Film Festival.

Wednesday, Sept. 11

Saucon Valley Conservancy-Heller Homestead: Welcome Wednesday – 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/

Karaoke led by host Bobby James: Free. All welcome. 1 to 3 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Thursday, Sept. 12

Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra: Conductor Ron DeGrandis. 9 to 10:30 a.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown, 18102. 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, Sept. 13 to Sunday, Sept. 15

Apple Days: Our valued volunteers, vendors and visitors are invited to return to Burnside Plantation for the annual Apple Days festivities. There is a new historic area with living history demonstrations and hands-on activities for all ages. The summer kitchen features Colonial cooking demonstrations. There will be docent-led tours of the 1748/1818 farmhouse, a children’s hay bale maze, shopping with local vendors, sweet treats from Lehigh Valley bakeries, apples and apple goodies for sale, live music, pony rides, farm animals and more. Apple Dessert Baking Contest (two categories: kids ages 15 and younger and ages 16 and older), Banko Beverage Apple Days Tavern features a curated selection of seasonal craft beverages. Tasting tickets are available or purchase full size pours.

MARKET TO GO: Pick up preordered pies, strudels and deserts from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 13. Call 610-691-6055 to order. Parking is available next to the grounds on the east side of Monocacy Creek at the Moravian University lot at W. 1150 Mauch Chunk Road, a short walk from the festival grounds. Shuttle service is available from Nitschmann MS, 1002 W. Union Boulevard, with shuttles on loop trips available to Burnside Plantation. Dogs are permitted at the festival, but NOT permitted on the shuttles.

Burnside Plantation is located at 1461 Schoenersville Road. Apple Days hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 14 and 15. For information, tickets and schedules, visithistoricbethlehem.org/visit-us/experience/apple-days/

Friday, Sept. 13

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, Sept. 14

Saturday Dance with KATO: 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.

Sunday, Sept. 15

The Cold Brew Hullabaloo: Local coffee shops and roasteries cold brews (less acidic than regular hot brewed coffee) to sample and purchase. Live music, retail vendors, free activities. Cash bar with themed drink specials. SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way. Visitsteelstacks.org/festivals/the-cold-brew-hullabaloo/

Monday, Sept. 16

Monthly Veteran’s Support Program: State Rep. McNeil. An American Legion service officer is available for pre-scheduled appointments to assist veterans and their families regarding pensions and other compensation, education, health care and death benefits and the services available to them. Legion membership not required. Schedule an appointment by calling 610-266-1273. The next appointments, usually third Monday of the month, are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nheck to reverify the date. Rep. Jeanne McNeil’s district office, 1080 Schadt Ave., Whitehall.

Tuesday, Sept. 17

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.

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/

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