ROTUNDA EXHIBIT: The Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission presents an invitational exhibition: “Another Point of View: 4 Visually Impaired Artists” that highlights the work of Mary Ann Dunwoodie, Michael Freeman, Dianne Michels and Terry Newhard at the Bethlehem city hall Rotunda Gallery from Sept. 30 to Nov. 4. The exhibition brings together four visually impaired artisans with varying degrees of vision who use their personal creative process as a means of self-expression and inspiration. There will be an artist reception oSunday, Oct. 6 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.

APPLE FEST: Join the Lutz-Franklin Schoolhouse Oct. 12 for its annual Apple Festival. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 4216 Countryside Lane, Hellertown. Activities include antique tractors, crafts, schoolhouse tours and a cakewalk. There will also be apple desserts for sale and the Delicious Dogs and More food truck will be on property for a tasty meal. The event is free and everyone is welcome.

OPEN GATE FARM TOURS: Scheduled for Oct. 4 and 5 from noon to 5 p.m., the tours have been a local tradition for more than four decades! Each year farms throughout Northampton County “open their gates” to the public to help educate the community on exactly what they do! Come discover the wide array of farms that are growing fruits and vegetables, making cheese and yogurt, training horses, raising alpacas and so much more!

Saturday only

Johnsonville Farm & Garden, 154 Johnsonville Road, Bangor

Burnside Plantation, 1461 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem

Sunday only

4-H Center of Northampton County, 777 Bushkill Center Road, Nazareth

Monocacy Farm Project (Noon to 4 p.m.), 395 Bridle Path Road, Bethlehem

Dale Koehler & Son Farm, 4209 Freemansburg Ave., Bethlehem,

Both days

Kneebone & Sons Farm and Butcher, 725 Richmond Road, Bangor

Klein Farms Dairy and Creamery, 410 Klein Road, Easton

Juniperdale Farm/The Produce Crib, 1015 Browntown Road, Nazareth

Glenmar Nursery and Garden Center, 746 Copella Road, Bath

Seiple Farms, 5761 NorBath Blvd., Bath, PA 18014

Valley Fruits & Veggies, 5309 Colony Drive, Bethlehem

Camels Hump Farm on Johnston Estate, 1311 Santee Mill Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017

My Little Farm Stand on Honeysuckle Hill, 800 Berger Road, Williams Township

For more information please visit

facebook.com/PennStateExtensionNorthamptonCounty

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK: Sunday, Oct. 6 to Saturday, Oct. 12 City of Bethlehem Fire Department reminds everyone that Fire Prevention Week 2024 will be Oct. 6 to 12. The theme is “Smoke Alarms: Make them work for you.” The department will partner with the American Red Cross in a “Sound the Alarm” event on Oct. 12. The two organizations will canvass neighbors, knocking on doors to ensure that dwellings have working smoke alarms and educating people about home fire safety.

Visit the department’s city Web pages at www.bethlehem-pa.gov/Fire and the local /regional American Red Cross at redcross.org/local/pennsylvania/greater-pennsylvania/about-us/our-work/home-fire-campaign.html for free smoke detectors, information and news.

FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNEY: The Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley will be hosting a Gold Ribbon Bowl Flag Football Tournament from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 23 at Grange Park, Allentown. Event will be held rain, snow or shine.

Registrants must be age 18 or older at the time of event.

To register, teams must have five total players ready to register.

First person from that team can create the team at registration.

All remaining players may join the team at their time of registration.

Registration ends at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 23.

THIS AMERICA: Join the Bethlehem Area Public Library Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m. for a captivating evening with award-winning author Nate Schweber as he presents the untold story of Bernard and Avis DeVoto’s fight to protect America’s national parks and public lands during the McCarthy era. The presentation, based on Schweber’s acclaimed book, This America of Ours, will explore how the DeVotos helped shape the future of conservation in the United States, as well as the little-known friendship between Avis DeVoto and iconic chef Julia Child.

Main Library, 11 W. Church Street, Bethlehem.

SPOOKTACULAR EVENTS: Fall is upon us and ArtsQuest has so much autumnal fun in store. Between improvised comedy shows, Selene Rose’s burlesque show, appearances by well-known names in comedy, screenings of some of your favorite Halloween classics and fall-themed workshops and classes at the Banana Factory, this season at the Stacks is one you don’t want to miss. Visit artsquest.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 25

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 Road. For more information, visit sauconvalleyconservancy.org/

Wednesday afternoon dance with Johnny K. All welcome. 1 to 3 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Thursday, Sept. 26

Lehigh Valley Veterans History Project with chairman / founder /historian Mike Sewards to collect, document and preserve the personal experiences of U.S. wartime veterans. 7 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

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

Saturday, Sept. 28

An Evening with Sherlock: One-man Sherlock Holmes show by acclaimed actor Neill Hartley. Following the performance there will be a special auction of valuable rare books including an autographed copy of The Stark Munro Letters by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. 5 p.m. Bethlehem Area Public Library, 11 W. Church St. Tickets and information: visit bapl.org

Monday, Sept. 30

Hi Neighbor: John Gallagher shares his story of “Archibald Johnston and the Archie Project,” the restoration of the Bethlehem Township homestead at 9:30 a.m. with the program starting at 10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem, 2344 Center St., Bethlehem. The programs are open to all, and there is no fee or preregistration.

Tuesday, Oct. 1

Civil War Roundtable: “Civil War Medicine” with Herb Kaufman, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The November meeting date has been changed to Nov. 12 due to the election schedule. The topic is Leon Reed presents “Gettysburg Monuments: Stories the Veterans told, the Artists who made them, and a quick look at the Civil War Monuments around the Keystone State.” Delta Hotels by Marriot (former Holiday Inn), 7336 Adrienne Dr., Breinigsville. Information: Call 610-391-1000 or visit cwrteasternpa.org/calendar-1

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. through Nov. 5.

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, Oct. 2 to Sunday, Oct. 6

Touchstone Theatre’s Festival UnBound five days of performances, hands-on workshops, and more in venues and outdoor spaces all over Bethlehem. Most events are free.:

Wednesday, Oct. 2: 4:30- 6 p.m.: Kinetic light integrated dance workshop-level 1 by DeSales University open to disabled and nondisabled dancers of all experience and ages. 7 -8:30 p.m. Advance kinetic light dance descent workshop (advanced) for experienced and nonexperienced.

Thursday, Oct. 3 and Friday, Oct. 4: 6 -8 p.m.: Twilight – Rose Garden Odessy; 8 – 9: 30 p.m.: expert led guided tour- star gazing.

Saturday, Oct. 5: Sand Island boat launch.

Sunday, Oct. 6: Festival closing events. 321 E. Fourth St. and environs. Visit touchstone.org or call 610-867-1689 for schedules, sites and more information.

Thursday, Oct. 3

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.

Lehigh Valley Pop Music Jam Session. Conductor: Stephen Cee. 1 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700

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/