Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
Good morning, Bethlehem.
Lehigh Valley Zoo announced that longtime lynx Selma was euthanized due to kidney disease after nearly 10 years at the zoo.
Staff will closely monitor her companion Sasquatch & help him adjust to the loss.
Wind Creek hosted a fundraising event in support of the Latino community and honored Perla Lopez + her work with the Hispanic Center.
The event aimed to strengthen community ties and support local families.
The Allentown Band will perform two Flag Day concerts on June 6 at Musikfest Café in Bethlehem and on June 14 at Christ Lutheran Church in Allentown, while the Bach Choir of Bethlehem celebrated America’s 250th birthday on May 27 at Coca-Cola Park.
The concerts honor veterans and national pride.
The Pennsylvania Playhouse presents Spring Awakening — a Tony Award winning rock musical — from May 29 to June 14 at its Bethlehem theater; PA Shakespeare Festival’s Play On!
Community Tour will show free performances of As You Like It at local parks and libraries starting May 29.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) urges residents to leave young wildlife undisturbed during the spring birthing season, noting that mothers stay nearby to protect their young.
Officials warn that intervening may harm animals and expose people to diseases.
On Friday, May 29, a Bell OH-58 Jet Ranger helicopter sprayed Vectobac 12AS along the Delaware River — from Washington Crossing in Bucks County to Slateford in Northampton County.
The operation targeted black flies and did not affect areas beyond the river.
Local music therapists from St. Luke’s University Health Network co-authored a 213-page wellness book titled Creative DBT Activities for Children Using Music to share methods for mindfulness, emotional skills, and distress tolerance for counselors and teachers.
The guide is available at major retailers.
The Valley Preferred Cycling Center celebrated 50 years by kicking off Friday night in Upper Macungie Township.
The venue (built by Bob Rodale) attracted international and local cyclists through high-speed racing and community showings.
This past weekend, Liberty’s Anthony Otero, Elizabeth McClarin and Freedom’s Natalie Ray earned top 8 medals at the PIAA Class 3A Track Championships (held at Shippensburg University).
Otero was seventh in long jump, McClarin was seventh in the 800 meter run and Ray finished eighth in the 400 meter dash.
Freedom’s volleyball season ended last week when the Pates lost to Emmaus in four games (set scores: 25 to 22, 25 to 17, 23 to 25, and 29 to 27) during the district semifinals; Emmaus advanced to the finals while Freedom closed the season at 18 to 3.
Bethlehem Vintage Market at the Rose Garden
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Bethlehem Rose Garden — Free entry — Discover vintage treasures with your furry friend at this vibrant market event.
The Temptations & The Four Tops Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Wind Creek Event Center — Tickets available — Experience the timeless sounds of The Temptations and The Four Tops in Bethlehem.
Highmark Walk For A Healthy Community 2026
9-11 a.m. — DeSales University — Support your community — A fun day of fitness and fundraising to support vital health and human service organizations.
Moveable Feast 2 - Bright Communications Author Event
4-6 p.m. — McCall Collective Brewing & Restaurant — Ticket includes meal — Engage with local authors and enjoy storytelling over a delightful feast.
An Evening with Wilco
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Levitt Pavilion — Find tickets for an indie rock evening with Wilco in Bethlehem.
Everclear Live Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Musikfest Café — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening with the iconic rock band Everclear.
Shop For Dad Pop Up!
Jun 20-21 — The Outlets at Wind Creek — Free entry — Discover unique gifts for dad from over 20 local vendors.
Iliza Shlesinger Live Comedy Show
8-11 p.m. — The Club at Wind Creek Event Center — Ticket prices range from $39 to $58 — Enjoy a night filled with laughter at Iliza's stand-up show.
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