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BETHLEHEM social calendar August updated September 2023

COLONIAL REGIONAL CITIZEN’S POLICE ACADEMY for citizens 18 and more years old. Learn about day-to-day operations of the Colonial Regional Police Department officers, will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 31 to Nov. 16. Classes include crime scene investigation, K9 demonstrations, a mock trial and 911 center and coroner’s office tours. For information and registration (by Aug. 4), visitcolonialregionalpd.org/dept-news.html; colonialregionalpd.org; or info@colonialregionalpd.org.

Wednesday, Aug. 2

Sensory Friendly Family Film: “Frozen” Aug. 2. Designed for children and adults living with autism. Talking and walking permitted. Stimming (self-regulation behavior) is encouraged. Dimmed house lights, film volume is lowered, previews eliminated. Families with special dietary needs are allowed to bring food from home. Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, Steel Stacks. 101 Founders Way. Free Tickets: visitsteelstacks.org/event/14113/sensory-friendly-frozen-10th-anniversary//

Bluegrass Jam Session. 7:30 p.m. Join or just listen. Free. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown, 18102. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Thursday, Aug. 3

Dip ‘n Dance at the Pool. Live DJ. 1- 3 p.m. Dimmick Park, 575 Durham St, Hellertown, 18055.

Delaware Lehigh Amateur Radio Club Inc. (general office: 100 Gracedale Ave., Nazareth). Program: Satellites with Steve Ns3l; Nancy Run Fire Company, 3564 Easton Ave. For details or to register, contact KE3AW@arrl.net or call 610-419-9286 or visit dlarc.club

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, Aug. 4

First Friday, South Side Bethlehem. 6 to 8 p.m. Visit southsideartsdistrict.com/event/first-friday-bethlehem-august/

Live in the Garden free concert. Bethlehem Municipal Band; Dave Neith Orchestra. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Rose Garden bandshell, Eighth Avenue and Union Boulevard. Visit bethlehem-pa.gov/Events/Recreation-Events/Arts-in-the-Park

Saturday, Aug. 5 and Sunday, Aug. 6

Steelworkers’ Archives walking tours every Saturday and Sunday till December. Former steelworkers lead sidewalk and Hoover-Mason Trestle tours through the Bethlehem Steel plant site. Tours start at 11:30 a.m. rain or shine from plaza of the National Museum of History, 602 E. Second St. Free parking in lot across the street. Cost for ages 13 and up. Online scheduling is online only: visit steelstacks.org. Information: call 610-861-0600 or visit steelstacks.org/event/13703/steelworkers-archives-walking-tours/

Saturday Aug. 5

Saturday Night Dances with “Country Dance.” 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Sunday, Aug. 6 to Friday, Aug. 11

Martin Guitar Foundation Luthier Lab insider’s guide to guitar construction. Daily hands-on workshops and lectures. Tour the C.F. Martin & Company Guitar Factory tour. Aug. 6: 5 to 7 p.m., reception. Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided each day. On-site housing in our Residence Hall is included with your registration. Visit news.northampton.edu/event/2023-ncc-luthier-summit-august-7-11/2023-08-07/for information, costs and registration.

Sunday, Aug. 6

The National Museum of Industrial History hands-on train engineer experience on a restored narrow gauge locomotive. 100-foot track. Climb into the cab, learn how the locomotive works, take the controls under the supervision of museum personnel. Information: nmih.org/restoration-highlight-1941-bethlehem-steel-whitcomb-narrow-gauge-locomotive

Live in the Garden free concert. American Legion Band. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Rose Garden bandshell, Eighth Avenue and Union Boulevard. Visit https://www.bethlehem-pa.gov/Events/Recreation-Events/Arts-in-the-ParkWednesday, Aug. 9

Bluegrass Jam Session. 7:30 p.m. Join or just listen. Free. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

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