Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.
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🏘️ Community
Joint Veterans of Northampton County and Valley Health Partners partnered for Veteran Outreach Day (providing support and resources to veterans) to connect local servicemen and women with community services.
The event is part of ongoing efforts to improve veteran well-being.
🎓 Education
Staff at Lehigh Carbon Community College received furlough notices on May 3 due to uncertainty with state—federal funding, putting at least 10 employees and multiple departments at risk of being understaffed.
The college said it would review the funding situation weekly and notify those affected when decisions are made.
📰 Lifestyle
Elizabeth DiDuca from Promenade Saucon Valley offered gift ideas for Mother's Day and Father's Day, suggesting items like packable hats, personalized totes and pickleball sets for moms—while also recommending backpacks and BBQ accessories for dads.
The center hosted a Girls Night Out on May 3 and will host Promenade on Wheels on June 14—adding Toddler Tuesdays in May and Party at the Patio from June 5 through August 28.
🎉 Bethlehem Events
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Live Jazz with Joe Mixon
8-11 p.m. — Riegelsville Inn — Cost not specified — Enjoy a night of smooth jazz, blues, and fusion music performed by guitarist and vocalist Joe Mixon.
Downtown Bethlehem Fine Art and Craft Show
May 10-11 — Downtown Bethlehem Association — Free entry — Celebrate local artistry with awards, receptions, and exceptional crafts.
Mother's Day Brunch
10 AM – 1 PM — ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks — Ticketed event — Celebrate Mother's Day with delicious food and live music by Joe Lazorik.
Celtic Herbology Workshop
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Celtic Cultural Alliance — Workshop fee applies — Explore the uses of Celtic herbs and create your own healing products.
2025 Levitt Pavilion Concert Season
May 16-17 — Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks — Free entry — Enjoy free live music at the iconic Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces.
The Doo Wop Project
7:30-9 p.m. — Zoellner Arts Center — Check venue for ticket prices — Experience the evolution of Doo Wop from classic harmonies to contemporary hits.
Lehigh Valley Wicked Plant Fest
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks — Vendor fees apply — Explore a vibrant plant festival with over 100 vendors, artisans, food, and entertainment in the heart of Bethlehem.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay
8:45-9:45 p.m. — Vault 634 — Ticket prices vary — Experience Coldplay’s music performed by a string quartet in a stunning candlelit setting.
The Wizard of Oz Ballet
May 24-25 — Zoellner Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an all-new family-friendly ballet adaptation of the beloved Oz story.
Wing & Wheels at The Steel Pub
7-10 p.m. — The Steel Pub Sports Bar and Grille — Wings 5 for $3.75 — Enjoy live music by The Castaways Band while indulging in delicious wing specials.
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