VOLUNTEERS WELCOME: The Hellertown Historical Society is looking for volunteers to become tour guides and lead students and the public on guided tours and interactive field trips of the 1761 Heller-Wagner Grist Mill Complex.

Participants will undergo a comprehensive six-week training program in March and April 2025. Training will be led by experienced members of the HHS Education Committee. Sessions will be held weekly at the grist mill.

For more information or to apply, contact Dennis Scholl, Education Committee Chair, 484-379-7974 or DScholl165@gmail.com

Visit hellertownhistoricalsociety.org.

A1C SCREENING: The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania is helping to bridge access to health care for blood donors by providing free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for diabetes and prediabetes, on all successful blood, platelet and plasma donations in March. Visit RedCrossBlood.org, use the Red Cross Blood Donor App or call 1-800-RED CROSS to book a time to give in March and learn more about your health. Additionally, all who come to give blood, platelets or plasma in March will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. See redcrossblood.org/March for details on both offers.

CRAFT FAIR: Northampton Community College’s Alumni Association will hold its Annual Spring Craft Fair Saturday, March 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Arthur L. Scott Spartan Center Gym located at NCC’s Bethlehem campus. Over 150 crafters will be exhibiting and selling their handmade crafts such as jewelry, food, woodworking and more. Proceeds from the craft fair benefit student scholarships, internship awards

and career readiness programming. NCC will be collecting nonperishable food items and toiletries for the student run food pantries.

If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Hutt at 610-861-5088 or nhutt@northampton.edu.

EXHIBIT OPENING: A collection of locally sourced fine art is currently on display at the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, 427 N. New St., Bethlehem. A contemporary fine art show primarily highlighting paintings and collage, “Cordially Invited” is designed to complement the Kemerer Museum’s current exhibit, “Checking In: Bethlehem’s Alluring Accommodations.”

Located on the second floor of the museum, the exhibit showcases the work of Kailey Atkinson, Nancy Bossert, Jan Crooker, Figlio (Ron Bossert), Katie Hovencamp, Thomas Kelly, Danny Moyer, Maryann Riker, Abbey Rosko and Erika Stearly.

Museum hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission tickets for the Kemerer Museum are on sale at historicbethlehem.org.

GALA & CONCERT: Step into history and witness the extraordinary artistry of the Thomanerchor, one of the world’s oldest and most renowned boys’ choirs, as they join The Bach Choir of Bethlehem for a gala concert March 8 at 4 p.m. Steeped in the traditions of Bach’s home church, these young musicians eat, sleep and breathe music, carrying forward a legacy that spans over 800 years.

Founded in 1212, the Thomanerchor is one of the oldest cultural institutions in the world. Based in Leipzig, Germany, the choir has maintained its reputation for excellence for over eight centuries.

The Bach Choir’s Gala will take place following the Thomanerchor concert at 6 p.m. at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem. For more information, visit the Bach Choir website. Gala Benefactor tickets are available for purchase via phone only by calling 610-866-4382.

Wednesday, March 5

World War II Wednesdays: 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. Changing Leadership of the World Economy Security” by Dr. Brendan Horton, economist, World Bank, Washington, D.C., retired, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Kirkland Village, 1 Kirkland Place. Cost per lecture. Sponsored by Northampton Community College; part of the American Foreign Policy Association, New York City. Questions: call Northampton Community College, 610-861-4175.

Thursday, March 6

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, March 7

First Friday: Visit southsideartsdistrict.com/event/first-friday-october; General information and schedules: southsideartsdistrict.com/

Life Sharing Discussion Group. 1 to 3 p.m. Begins with a question chosen by the group and ends with even more questions. Free to members. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Elm Street Jazz Workshop rehearsals, 9 a.m. Director: Allan Meyerson. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Free to members. Lehigh Valley Active Life. Call 610-437-3700 for information or visit lvactivelife.org/

Saturday, March 8

Saturday Night Dance with “KATO” playing oldies and requests. 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 for information.

Tuesday, March 11

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, March 12

The Great Decisions Lecture Series on American foreign policy issues, “After Gaza; American Policy in the Middle East,” Dr. Brian Mello, Professor 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; part of the American Foreign Policy Association, New York City. Questions: call Northampton Community College, 610-861-4175.

Karaoke with host Bobby James. Free. Singalong and entertainment. 1 to 3 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information.