COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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TODAY
Animal Adoptions: Hosted by Starting Over Animal Rescue. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Petco, 2621 MacArthur Road, Whitehall. startingoveranimalrescue.org.
Benefit Community Christmas Concert: Free-will offering will benefit the Zion’s capital campaign and Tamaqua Public Library. 4 p.m. Zion Lutheran Church, 109 N. Greenwood Ave., Tamaqua.
Breakfast with Santa: Bring camera. 9-11 a.m. Christ’s Church at Lowhill, 4695
Lowhill Church Road, New Tripoli. 610-8424781.
Christmas Bazaar and Pierogi Sale: ethnic foods, treasures of Russia, icons, wreaths, more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Chruch, 980 Bridle Path Road, Bethlehem. 610-867-0402. Christmas Cookie and Baked Goods Sale: in the Harry Large Common Room. 9 a.m.-noon. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1900 Pennsylvania Ave., Allentown. 610865-3603.
Christmas Craft and Vendor Fair: Food available. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, 3441 Devonshire Road, Salisbury Township. 484-358-5720.
Dance: King Henry Duo. 7-10 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. $10. 610-437-3700.
Forgotten Felines Cat and Kitten Adoptions: (noon-4 p.m.). noon-4 p.m. Forgotten Felines and Fidos, 6022 Mountain Road, Germansville. 610-760-9009.
Happy Healthy Kids Club: Games, crafts and activities for children ages 5-12. 1010:30 a.m. Brandywine Community Library, 60 Tower Drive, Topton. 610-682-7115. berkslibraries.org.
Homemade Potato Filling Sale: Pick up 8 a.m.-noon, Dec. 22. Friedens United Church of Christ, 7227 Rt 873, Slatington. $3 per pound. 610-767-5519.
Kwanzaa Celebration: Activities and gifts for children. 2-4 p.m. Eastern Monroe
Public Library, 1002 N. Ninth St., Stroudsburg.
Lego Construction Crew: Ages 3-12. 10 a.m. Kutztown Community Library, 70 Beiber Alley. 610-683-5820.
Life Tree Cafe: hour of stories and conversation to feed your soul. A ministry of St. Peter’s UMC, Emerald. 5 p.m. Lifetree Cafe Parryville, Main and Chestnut Streets, Parryville. 610-737-1450.
Lights of Wonder: Free indoor light show featuring Christmas lights synchronized to music. Showtimes each day 6, 6:45 and 7:30 p.m. Opens 5:45 p.m. Christ’s Church at Lowhill, 4695 Lowhill Church Road, New Tripoli. 610-504-4902.
NewsRadio 790 WAEB 35th Annual Christmas Party: Hosted by Bobby Gunther Walsh, noon, Children’s Home of Easton, 2000 S. 25th St., 610-258-2831, ext. 153.
Peter Kearns Memorial Christmas Tree Toss: Benefits Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley, noon, More Miles Automotive, 1458 Stefko Blvd, Bethlehem. $5 per throw. 610-954-0510.
Pocono Dance and Social Club: The Arnolds perform. 6-9 p.m. Pocono Plaza Inn, 1220 W. Main St., Stroudsburg. $8, members; $10, guests. 570-992-6231. Public Tours: Three historic buildings open for tours. 1-3 p.m. Governor Wolf Historical Society, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. Santa’s Workshop: Activities for kids. 4-8 p.m. Freedom High School, 3149 Chester Ave., Bethlehem Township. $5; $2, extra for gifts.
Saturday Stitchers: All skills welcome. 1-2:30 p.m. Riegelsville Library, 615 Easton Road. 610-749-2357.
Science on a Sphere: What’s Your Favorite Season?: Journey through the seasons of the world and find out why seasons happen and how life adapts to changing seasons. 1 p.m. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St., Easton. 610-253-4432. Star & Candle Shoppe: Stars, handmade beeswax candles, Santas, ornaments, jewelry, soaps and homemade baked goods. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Central Moravian Church, Christian Education Building, 40 W. Church St., Bethlehem. 610-866-5661. centralmoravianchurch.org.
Therapy Dog: Practice reading skills with good listeners. Therapy dogs available to read to or even just to give a cuddle. 10:30-11 a.m. Brandywine Community Library, 60 Tower Drive, Topton. 610-682-7115. berkslibraries.org.
Trinity Thrift Store: Benefits food pantry. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., Lehighton. 610-377-4303. tlclehighton.com.
United Singles Dance: DJ Gary Wiley.
Light buffet. 7-11 p.m. Green Lane Fire Company, 214 Main St., Green Lane. $10, members; $12, non-members. 610-845-7624. Used Book Sale: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Kutztown Community Library, 70 Beiber Alley. 610-683-5820.
Visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus: Bring camera, pets are welcome, bake and soup sale. 1-3 p.m. Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department, 5200 Golden Key Road, Kutztown. 610-285-2488.
SUNDAY
Breakfast: 8 a.m.-noon Lappawinzo Fish and Game, 25 Lappawinzo Road, Northampton. $8; $6, children, seniors. Breakfast Forums: Cari Poole presents “Created Equal and the 14th Amendment,” 9 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Church, 424 Center St., Bethlehem.
Breakfast with Santa: at The Souper Bowl Dept. 444. 9-10 a.m. Quakertown Farmers Market, 201 Station Road, reservations needed by Dec. 15. 215-536-4115. Breakfast with Santa: Photo with Santa available, free candy and orange for children and bake sale. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lehigh Temple, 2120 Route 100, Macungie. Donations. 610-398-9845.
Breakfast with Santa: All you can eat. 7:30 a.m.-noon. Perkasie Fire Company, 100 N. Fifth St. $8; $3.50, ages 4-12; Free, under 4. perkasiefd.org.
Christmas Luncheon and Shopping Spree: Hosted by Bloom, a program for women survivors of violence, sex-trafficking and trauma. 1 p.m. Tuscarora Inn and Conference Center, 3300 River Road,
Mount Bethel. $20. bloombangor.org/shop/ bloom-lunch
Community Dinner: 3-4 p.m. Our Lady of Victory Church, 327 Cherry Lane Road, Tannersville. 570-629-4572.
Family Christmas Event: “Charlie Brown’s Christmas” theme with games, crafts, activities, snacks, more. 2-4 p.m. Zion Lutheran Church, 109 N. Greenwood St., Tamaqua.
Pet Photos with Santa: No appointments needed. 1-4 p.m. Animals in Distress, 5075 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg. 610-759-2819. Pinochle: Refreshments. 1:30 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. $1.50 per person. 610-437-3700. Quakertown Community Senior High School Varsity Singers Christmas Concert: Refreshments follow. 7 p.m. Quakertown First Church of the Brethren, 455 Trumbauersville Road. 215-536-7510.
Star & Candle Shoppe: Stars, handmade beeswax candles, Santas, ornaments, jewelry, soaps, and homemade baked goods. 1-5 p.m. Central Moravian Church, Christian Education Building, 40 W. Church St., Bethlehem. 610-866-5661. centralmoravianchurch.org.
Very Merry Cookie Sale/Posh Presents Boutique: Home-baked cookies and treats and unique gifts from vendors. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Riegelsville Borough Hall, 615 Easton Road. 610-749-0633.
MONDAY
Ashtanga Yoga: Led by Julene Martin Morganelli. 12:30-1:45 p.m. Jordan Lutheran Church, 5103 Snowdrift Road, South Whitehall Township. Call for registration and fees. 610-437-3700.
Beginner Drawing: Led by Judy Peters. 9-11:30 a.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call for registration and fees. 610-437-3700.
Cards and Games: Party bridge (must know how to play), pinochle, gin rummy, monopoly, hearts, more. 11:30 a.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. 610-437-3700.
Community Threads: work on a quilted collaborative art piece using fabric and buttons donated by the community. 4:306:30 p.m. Kutztown Community Library, 70 Beiber Alley. 610-683-5820.
Games and Giggles: Elementary-age kids and their families are invited to play together. Board games provided. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Brandywine Community Library, 60 Tower Drive, Topton. 610-682-7115. berkslibraries.org.
Gentle Ashtanga Yoga & Meditation:
Led by Julene Martin-Morganelli, 10:30-11:45 a.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call for registration and fees. 610-437-3700.
Good Vibrations Chours: Led by Nancy Shumaker. 9:30-11 a.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. 610-4373700.
Library Kids Christmas Party: For kids in grades K-3. 6-7:30 p.m. Palmerton Area Library, 402 Delaware Ave. Call to register. 610-826-3424.
Line Dance Class: Led by Peggy Sue. 1:45-3:15 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call for registration and fees. 610-437-3700.
Pinochle: Refreshments. 7 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. $1.50 per person. 610-437-3700. Pokemon League: Trading Card Games to earn points for promo cards and badges. All ages and experience levels welcome. 5-7 p.m. Kutztown Community Library, 70 Beiber Alley. 610-683-5820.
Preschool Story Time: Stories and crafts for ages 3-5. 10 a.m. Kutztown Community Library, 70 Beiber Alley. 610-683-5820.
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