Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
Good morning, Bethlehem.
🏘️ Community
A GoFundMe fundraiser in Bethlehem seeks to raise $70,000 for the Rieger family after a fire on Sugar Maple Court in Hanover Township on Feb.
8. The campaign, now at $64,690, will help them rebuild with donations accepted online and in-person at 2120 13th St.
🎭 Culture
The Chinese Students and Scholars Association celebrated Lunar New Year on Saturday, Feb.
14 at Lamberton Hall with traditional food, games, and a lion dance performance (a highlight of the festive gathering) that connected Lehigh students with Chinese culture.
🎓 Education
At Clayton University Center on Thursday, Lehigh students attended Break the Silence’s annual 5 Senses of Consent event to learn about self-care during intimacy through a dinner spread and a 45-minute yoga session (led by Liz Jordon).
The event emphasized ongoing consent and personal boundaries.
🏛️ Government
Senators Gene Yaw and Lisa Boscola will soon introduce a bill to restore Pennsylvania's traditional firearms deer season opening to the first Monday after Thanksgiving, saying that moving it to Saturday has hurt rural communities + small businesses.
The measure aims to revive a long-held local tradition.
🏥 Health
The Pennsylvania-made documentary The Ebony Canal, narrated by Viola Davis, was screened Thursday night at Baker Hall to show the maternal health challenges Black and Brown women face.
The film (crafted as a love letter to these communities) highlights local voices and calls for better care.
🎉 Bethlehem Events
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Dragon Pilates: Scales and Strength
10-11 a.m. — Sorcery and Scripts — $35 — Experience a fun, fantasy-filled Pilates class inspired by the strength and grace of dragons.
Dirty Dancing in Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Zoellner Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience the iconic film with a live soundtrack and encore party inspired by the unforgettable '80s hit.
Rubix Kube - 80s Tribute Band
7:30-10 p.m. — Musikfest Café — Get ready to groove to the ultimate 80s tunes with a band that knows how to throw a party.
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