Good morning, Bethlehem.

Bethlehem is providing casework for 53 residents at a 20-acre homeless encampment along the Lehigh River as the settlement nears closure on Dec.

15 — officials said many have accepted help at Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering while some remain hesitant. City leaders and local partners will continue working closely with those affected to connect them with housing solutions and services.

Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering opened this weekend at 75 E.

Market St. (its back entrance is at Christ Church United Church of Christ) to provide overnight beds, meals, and basic supplies for guests 18 and older with a police voucher, and it will operate seven days a week through April 30, with local volunteers and partnerships supporting services like counseling and a community resource navigator at 11 W. Church St.

Dina’s Authentic Dominican Kitchen and Ippa Pizza Napoletana are offering discounted meals to SNAP recipients affected by halted benefits amid the government shutdown—owners Csir and Holmes say the offers are meant to ease food insecurity until benefits resume.

Two iconic Bethlehem holiday traditions have been nominated for national awards—Christkindlmarkt is competing for Best Holiday Market and Best U.S. Christmas Market while the PEEPS Chick Drop from PEEPSFEST is a contender for Best New Year’s Eve Drop.

The winners will be announced on November 20 and December 10 with voting ending on November 12 for The Zoe Report and December 1 for USA TODAY 10BEST.

Pennsylvania State Police Troop M will patrol the roadways for occupant restraint law violations during the 'Click it or Ticket' campaign from November 10 through November 30.

They will host two car seat installation events—one on November 10 at Life Span Day Care in Milford Township and another on November 13 at Arts Quest Parking Lot in Bethlehem.

Ambetter Health began open enrollment on November 1 for affordable 2026 health coverage in 39 counties—expanding into nine central Pennsylvania counties through a new partnership with Geisinger Health System.

Residents must enroll by December 15 to receive benefits that include virtual 24/7 care and wellness rewards.

More than 25 Lehigh Valley restaurants and caterers will offer Thanksgiving dinner options for dine-in and takeout—featuring turkey, stuffing and seasonal sides with set prices and reservation deadlines from Nov.

15 to Nov. 27. Customers can secure their meals by placing orders or making reservations before these deadlines.

The Lehigh men's basketball team opens its season today at 8 p.m. against the No. 2 ranked University of Houston in Texas—players prepared with intense practices to meet the challenge.

Postmodern Jukebox Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Zoellner Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience today’s pop hits reimagined in the classic styles of legendary musicians.

The Snowbird Golf Tournament

Participation welcome — 3604 Farmersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA — Entry fee may apply — Hit the greens in the community's winter golf tournament.

Damon Sumner Stand-Up Comedy Show

8-10 p.m. — Bethlehem Visitor Center at SteelStacks — $21 — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Damon Sumner as he shares hilarious stories and observations from his life.

Chiodos Concert

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Sands Casino And Hotel — Tickets from $81 — Enjoy an electrifying performance by Chiodos at the Wind Creek Event Center.

Le Nozze di Figaro

4-5 p.m. — Zoellner Arts Center — Experience the comedic and dramatic brilliance of Mozart's masterpiece through talented young artists.

2025 Bethlehem Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

4:30-5:30 p.m. — Payrow Plaza — Free entry — Experience the magic of Christmas with twinkling lights, festive carols, and a chance to meet Santa.

LKV November Open House

1-5 p.m. — Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum — $8 admission, children under 12 free — Immerse yourself in a vast model railroad display depicting the Lehigh Valley from the 1950s to 1970s.

Follett Factory & Product Training

Dec 2-5 — Follett Products, LLC — Registration required — Experience the latest and safest ice products in this exclusive training session.