Good morning, Bethlehem.

The new bookstore Sorcery & Scripts opened Thursday in Bethlehem and gives local readers a cozy spot for books and fun.

Kunkletown artist Lois Schlachter presents her one-woman show, Whimsical Fantasies, at the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission + the exhibition runs through Sept.

23 at the Town Hall Rotunda Gallery on E. Church St.

John Fogerty will perform his Legacy Tour at Wind Creek Event Center on Nov.

8 at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $69.50 to $139.50—available at the box office at 77 Wind Creek Blvd.

Pre-registration for the Household Hazardous Waste Collection event will open on September 4th at 8:00 a.m. for Northampton County residents, and the event will take place on October 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Northampton Community College in Bethlehem — residents must sign up online for a 15-minute appointment as spaces fill quickly.

Plainfield Township supervisors approved the Grand Central Landfill expansion with a 3-2 vote at a busy public hearing at the township’s fire company—WM’s proposal rezones 212 acres for waste processing while the expansion still needs approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection before a follow-up hearing on September 10 at 6 p.m.

Lehigh County officials will present the 2026 budget today at 11 a.m. — they plan to explain priorities and detail key spending elements.

2025 PHCA Convention and Expo

8 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Wind Creek Bethlehem — Registration required — Network with over 400 long-term care leaders and gain valuable insights at this comprehensive industry expo.

Dorothy in Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Musikfest Café — Check for ticket prices — Experience the hard rocking neo blues quintet Dorothy with their powerhouse vocals and anthemic melodies.

Steel Nation Shaves for the Brave

4-8 p.m. — Steel Club — Admission required — Enjoy an evening of fun, food, and fundraising to support childhood cancer research.

LKV September Open House

1-5 p.m. — Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum — $8, children 12 and under free — Explore an expansive 5,000 sq ft display of model railroads depicting local history from the late 50s to early 70s.

Celtic Classic Festival

12:30 PM – 1:30 AM — 305 Conestoga St, Bethlehem, PA — Free to attend — Experience a vibrant celebration of Celtic culture with music, competitions, and activities for all ages.

Bethlehem Oktoberfest 2025

4-11 p.m. — New Street Pub — Ticket required — Celebrate Oktoberfest with a bar crawl featuring beer, food, and live music at multiple venues.