Good morning, Bethlehem.

Holiday initiatives in Bethlehem offer many donation chances as the Northeast Community Center leads a nonperishable food drive at 74 W.

Broad St.—other events include a trellis ornament fundraiser for Victory House at Payrow Plaza on Nov. 28, a toy drive benefiting the Boys & Girls Club, a CAT Holiday Bikes Program donating 100 refurbished bicycles, and a Stuff the Bus campaign by school bus drivers from Nov. 28 through Dec. 23.

Local groups are offering many holiday volunteer opportunities for the community including setting up luminarias for New Bethany’s 28th annual event at Triangle Park in Emmaus on Dec 13 — roles also include assisting at Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, food pantry work, and positions with the Eastern PA Down Syndrome Center, Ribbons of C.A.R.E., and the Salvation Army Short-Term Foster Care Program.

New Bethany Food Access handed out boxed turkeys, green beans, corn, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and mashed potatoes on Wednesday to help local residents before Thanksgiving.

The nonprofit will serve a meal today from noon to 1 p.m. at Wyandotte and West Third streets—expecting to distribute over 370 turkeys over four days to support families in need.

Lehigh Valley International Airport recorded 93,240 passengers in October—a 13% increase from last year—and officials say this strong performance helps prepare for the upcoming holiday rush.

Allegiant Air began nonstop flights to Fort Myers on November 13 that run on Thursdays and Sundays.

UGI Utilities Inc. announced a smaller-than-expected increase in its purchased gas cost rate that will take effect on Dec.

1—raising the average monthly heating bill from $118.43 to $119.49 with a 0.9% increase.

Pennsylvania lawmakers changed tax credits in the new $50.1 billion budget by creating a Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit modeled on the federal credit that will give up to $800 off 2025 returns—this change will benefit low-income workers.

The budget also revised the Affordable Housing Tax Credit to allow the state agency to award grants to housing developers through investor bids.

Fifteen local municipalities (including South Whitehall and Upper Milford) approved the $318M Kline’s Island Sewer System plan to upgrade aging wastewater facilities, and the state DEP will review it for 120 days (with a possible 60-day extension) before further discussion in February or March.

Commonwealth flags will fly at half-staff in Northampton County through Nov.

29 to honor retired state trooper and fire captain Michael Booke, who died on Nov. 12 after a water-rescue training exercise. Gov. Shapiro ordered the tribute to recognize Booke’s 25 years with the state police and 27 years with the Northampton Fire Department—service that earned him a lasting place in our community.

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.

Free Dental, Vision, and Medical Services

6 a.m. — Northeast Middle School — Free services — Access essential health services including dental, vision, and medical care at no cost.

JOHNNYSWIM Concert

7-9 p.m. — Musikfest Café — Cost info not provided — Experience the soulful sounds of Johnnyswim as they celebrate their new album 'When The War Is Over'!

Miracle on 34th Street Musical

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Wind Creek Event Center — Tickets from $49.50 — Experience the magic of a heartfelt Christmas musical based on the beloved film.

Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Wind Creek Event Center — Tickets $49.50 to $129.50 — Experience the heartwarming tale of belief and magic in the holiday classic.

Miracle on 34th Street The Musical

8-9:30 p.m. — Wind Creek Event Center — Tickets from $49.50 — Experience the heartwarming story of a Santa who may be the real deal in America’s Christmas City.

The Nutcracker

12:00 – 1:30 PM — Zoellner Arts Center — Check event page for pricing — Experience the magical ballet of Tchaikovsky’s ‘The Nutcracker’ performed by nearly 100 dancers with a live orchestra.

Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical

1:30-3:00 p.m. — Wind Creek Event Center — Tickets from $49.50 to $129.50 — Experience the heartwarming musical adaptation of the holiday classic where a little girl learns to believe in Santa Claus.