STUDENT ARTWORK: The Lehigh Valley Charter HS for the Arts student artwork exhibit: Painting, sculpture, photography and mixed media and award-winning artwork including gold, silver, and honorable mentions from the region’s Scholastic Art Awards. Monday to Friday to Feb. 8, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed weekends and holidays). Sponsored by the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Bethlehem City Rotunda Gallery, 10 E. Church St. Information: visit bfac-lv.org/

GARDEN WEBINAR: Prepare for a vibrant spring season with the 2025 Spring Garden Series, presented by the Master Gardeners of Lehigh and Northampton counties. These webinars will be held on Mondays and Tuesdays March 24, 25, 31 and April 1 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Registration must be completed by March 23 and it is required to receive the link to access the webinar.

Register at the following website: extension.psu.edu/spring-garden-series or by phone at 1-877-345-0691. Any questions about this webinar can be directed to Joseph Veshinfsky at jcv5092@psu.edu

Wednesday, Jan. 29

The Great Decisions Lecture Series on American foreign policy issues: The Future of NATO and European Security by LTC Patrick Anderson of the U.S. Army War College. There is a cost per lecture. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Kirkland Village, 1 Kirkland Place. Sponsored by Northampton Community College. Questions: call Northampton Community College, 610-861-4175.

Bethlehem Area Public Library Book Sale. Noon to 8 p.m. Visit bapl.org/book-sales/ for information.

Thursday, Jan. 30

L.V. Veterans History Project to collect, document and preserve the personal experiences of U.S. wartime veterans and to honor their service and share their stories. Chairman/Founder/Historian: Mike Sewards (610) 434-5210. Free. 7 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W Elm St. Allentown. Call 610-437-3700. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700.

Lehigh Bethlehem Emergency Shelter community resources meeting, 9:30 a.m. Main Branch, Bethlehem Area Public Library. 11 W. Church St. Call 610-867-3761 or visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bethlehem-emergency-shelter-bes-community-resources-18005 for more information.

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, Jan. 31

Elm Street Jazz Workshop. Rehearsals: 9 a.m. Director: Allan Meyerson. 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, Feb. 1

Bethlehem Area Public Library Book Sale. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit bapl.org/book-sales/

Saturday Night dance with Country Dance. Cost per person includes light refreshments. Singles and couples welcome. 7 to 10 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W Elm St. Allentown. Call 610-437-3700.

Tuesday, Feb. 4

Civil War Roundtable of Eastern Pennsylvania: “The Story of the Forgotten Hero of Emancipation: Major Octavius V. Catto” by presenter Andy Waskie. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Delta Hotels by Marriot (former Holiday Inn), 7335 Adrienne Dr., Breinigsville. Information: Call 610-391-1000 or visit cwrteasternpa.org/calendar-1

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, Feb. 5

World War II Wednesdays: “The Alamo Scouts”; upcoming on March 5: “The U-boat War”. Instructor: Dr. Charles Bonos. Cost for nonmembers. 2 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown. Call 610-437-3700.

The Great Decisions Lecture Series on American foreign policy issues, “U.S.-China Relations” by Dr. Chris Herrick, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Muhlenberg College. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Kirkland Village, 1 Kirkland Place. Cost per lecture. Sponsored by Northampton Community College. Questions: call Northampton Community College, 610-861-4175.