Nov 02 Saturday
October 1 through November 8, 2024
Share your fall snapshots of our 14 nature preserves!
This year's Fall Photo Contest is for all things autumn- landscapes, macros, trails, fauna, flora, fungi, family, friends, and more are all invited entries for the contest.
Nature photography has the power to inspire conservation, awareness, and get-outdoors adventures. In the case for conservation, a photo is worth a thousand words! Research from Science Direct shows that people are more likely to remember the details of an image than they are words. Photo contests' photographers are given the opportunity to contribute to Wildlands' mission of connecting to nature through their unique and talented visual eye.
Questions? Contact Veronica Rosenberger, vrosenberger@wildlandspa.org.
Program is free; donations appreciated; please see more details and rules online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/169.
Salisbury Elementary School PTO is hosting their 5th annual Fall Vendor Fair on Saturday November 2nd from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Salisbury High School gymnasium.
There will be approximately 50 vendors (many local independent crafters and several direct sales) with plenty of opportunities to shop and mingle — get a jump start on your holiday shopping or pick something up for yourself — while supporting the Salisbury Elementary School PTO.
For vendor opportunities please reach out to Vanessa Laible at vandblaible@gmail.com.
Throughout the month of November, Guardian Storage will be accepting donations of new and gently used coats and new socks at each of our locations throughout the Lehigh Valley as part of our Guardian Gives initiative.
We kindly ask you join us in our mission of giving back to the communities we serve by going through your unneeded coats and purchasing new socks, which are the most needed but least donated items for those in need.
All donations will benefit local shelters and organizations in our area.
When: November 1-30 during standard office hours
Where: Any Guardian Storage location – Find the one nearest you, here: https://www.guardianstorage.com/locations/
Other Things to Know:
• Socks and coats of ALL sizes will be accepted• We can only accept new socks in their original packaging and ask that coats are clean and have working zippers and/or fasteners
https://www.guardianstorage.com/annual-coat-and-sock-drive/
The National Museum of Industrial History is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Robert Heysham Sayre, with a special display of objects, letters, and photographs from his life. This exhibit will be on view 9/14/2024 through the end of the year. Join them on October 13, 2024 at 1 PM as they welcome industrial historian Professor John Smith and local author Martha Capwell Fox for an intimate discussion of the life of Robert Sayre and his industrial and philanthropic legacy.
Robert Heysham Sayre initiated or influenced nearly every industrial, educational, and public welfare development in the Lehigh Valley during the second half of the 19th century. Born on October 13, 1824, Sayre learned engineering in his early youth building the Switchback Railroad and enlarging the Morris Canal, and at age 30 was named chief engineer of the Lehigh Valley Railroad by Asa Packer. Packer also directed him to build the rolling mill that became the Bethlehem Iron Works and Sayre remained a manager and officer of the company until 1899.
At the same time, Sayre’s involvement in community projects, education, and philanthropy shaped the growth of South Bethlehem and its institutions. His legacy as one of the founders of Lehigh University, St. Luke’s Hospital, the Church (now the Cathedral Church) of the Nativity, and many public utilities continues to today.
Experience the vivid roots of West African cultures! Visit the "Ceremonies in Circles" exhibit to explore traditional masks, garments, woodcarvings, and objects related to special rituals and community celebrations. The exhibit provides insights into the West African traditions of masquerade as well as artistic interpretations of old wisdom and new meanings. Discover messages that connect people to their ancestors and cultural heritage and interpret concerns for land protection and love for one another.
Most featured artworks were created by artists in our region, with others acquired from private collections. Discover works by renowned artists Ira L. Bond, Melvin Deal, Boubacar Diabete, Moussa Diabete, Maxwell Kofi Donkor, Arthur Driscoll, and Richard Robinson Jr.
"Ceremonies in Circles" is on display through Sunday, December 29, 2024, in the Down Jersey Folklife Center at WheatonArts in Millville, NJ. Plan your visit at wheatonarts.org.
Works by the Printmakers Society of the Lehigh Valley focus on nature. An opening reception will be held, September 21 from 1- 3 pm.
Artist Scott McIntire depicts the seen and unseen forces of man and nature. His paintings make the invisible visible, will stretch your perceptions, and will cause you to look at your surroundings in a new and deeper way.
An opening reception will be held Saturday, September 21, 1 - 3 pm at the Center.
Parking may be available in the lot of our building on Pine St., but guests must walk around the block to enter by the front door.
Drop-in to the Art Ways Interactive Family Gallery on the second floor of the Museum every Saturday and Sunday to make your own art to take home during ArtVentures. Museum educators are on hand to help guide you in creating an artwork inspired by the Museum’s collection. Design your own creation and bring it to life on one of our 3D printers. All ages and abilities welcome! Free.
This free bilingual program promotes literacy and art-appreciation skills to both English- and Spanish-speaking children in Pre-K through 3rd grade. Each hour-long session includes an immersive book reading in Spanish, artmaking with instruction in both English and Spanish, and a free Spanish-language book for each child to take home. Bring your child to the Museum on the first Saturday of every month from 2 to 3 p.m. to hone or learn new language skills. There’s a new book and activity to enjoy and learn from each time!
The Allentown Art Museum delivers this program in collaboration with PBS39 and the Spanish Immersion Learning Center.
Have a question? Please contact education@allentownartmuseum.org
Joe Conklin has been a constant in Philadelphia radio for more than 30 years. He’s known for his spot-on impressions of Donald Trump, Mitch McConnell, Barack Obama, Elizabeth Warren, Allen Iverson, and Charles Barkley, among others. His stand-up routine is legendary, as he’s skewered some of the country’s top politicians, pro athletes, sports executives, and film stars, sometimes to their faces. And each time he is fearless, uncanny, and hilarious.
Joe is a twelve-time AIR award winner for Excellence in Broadcasting and his work has been recognized by the Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards. He’s worked with some of the nation’s most recognized performers including Kevin Hart, Tim Allen, and Ray Romano. His TV credits include: NFL Films Presents, NBC Sports, Entertainment Tonight, NBA on TNT, ESPN: Baseball Tonight, Good Day Philadelphia, The Q Show, Comcast Sportsnet, Finder’s Keepers, and America’s Funniest People.