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LEHIGH COUNTY

LEHIGH VALLEY BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION will hold an introduction to beekeeping session 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, and Feb. 15 and 29 and March 14 at Lehigh Carbon Community College, Schnecksville. Members of the association, some of whom are certified master beekeepers, will conduct the classes. Registration fee of $45 per person will include books and reference guides. Hands on experience at the club hives will be included as soon as weather allows. Class size is limited; registration closes Monday. For information or to register the website is http://www.lehighvalleybeekeepers.org or email lee@fleischmanfamily.org or call 610-298-3254.

ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 40 S. Second St., Slatington will hold a pork and sauerkraut supper Feb. 4 with seatings at 4, 4:45, 5:30, 6:15, and 7 p.m. Also on the menu will be mashed potatoes, buttered lima beans, bread and butter, apple butter, home-made desserts, and beverages. Tickets are $8 for those ages 13 and older and $3 for ages 6-12 and free for ages five and younger. For reservations, call the church office at 610-767-6361. The snow date is Feb. 11.

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY


JACOBSBURG ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER, in partnership with Pocono Heritage Land Trust, will hold a free Adventure to the Ancients hike in Eldred Township, today, Sunday, Jan. 29. Hikers will explore a variety of habitats, including old fields, young emerging forests and a steep ravine lined by 200-year-old hemlock trees. Lehigh Valley residents should meet at noon at the center, 835 Jacobsburg Road, Bushkill Township. Poconos-area residents should meet at 1 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Flea Market parking lot, just off the Saylorsburg exit of Route 33 South. To register, contact Bill Sweeney at 610-746-2808 or wisweeney@pa.gov.

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1023 Fifth St., Catasauqua, will hold a halupki dinner 4:30-6 p.m. Feb. 4. Dinner includes two halupki, mashed potatoes, vegetable, dessert, soft drink or coffee. The cost is $9 for adults and free for ages five and younger. Children will receive one halupki and sides for $6. Take out dinners available. Halupki may also be purchased separately for $2.75 each by advance order only by Monday. For advance orders, call 610-395-5737. Pick up of halupki orders will be during dinner on Feb. 4.

ST. PETER'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 474 Vine St., Bethlehem, will host a spaghetti dinner at noon Feb. 5. For tickets, call 610-867-0519 by Wednesday.

BETHLEHEM YWCA will kick off its 37th annual Great Decisions Global Affairs Education Discussion Program 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Kirkland Village, 1 Kirkland Village Circle, Bethlehem. Mark Stein, chair of the History Department at Muhlenberg College, will discuss Middle East realignment and what lies ahead as the Middle East transitions to democracy. Seven subsequent speakers will present a lecture 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays through March 21. The cost for all eight lectures is $90 per person or $105 per couple (non-YWCA members); $65 per person or $85 per couple (YWCA members). The cost per lecture is $15 for adults; $4 for college students; and free for high school students. For information, call 610-867-4669 or see http://www.facebook.com/GreatDecisionsYWCA.

LEHIGH VALLEY COALITION FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM will present a debate entitled "Everything You Wanted to Know About: Creating a Health Care Exchange in PA (but didn't know who to ask)" 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bethlehem Area Public Library, 11 W. Church St. Speakers will include Dr. Ralph Schmeltz, Immediate Past President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society; and Dr. Nick Pandelides, Vice President of the PA Chapter of Docs 4 Patient Care. Admission is free, but space is limited. To register, call 888-698-4111 or e-mail LVCoalition4HCR@aol.com.

STATE REP. JOE EMRICK will hold satellite office hours 8 a.m. to noon Thursday and Feb. 16 at Forks Township Community Center, 500 Zucksville Road. Emrick maintains two full-time district offices: 2165 Mt. Bethel Highway, Upper Mount Bethel Township; and 134 S. Main St., Nazareth (in Nazareth Borough Municipal Building). For information, call 610-746-5090 or see http://www.RepEmrick.com.

BUCKS COUNTY

PERKASIE DOG OWNERS GROUP seeks vendors for its third annual Bark and Wine event to be held Feb. 11 at K9JYM, 252 Bethlehem Pike, Colmar. There is no charge for non-profits (must show proof of non-profit status). The cost for all other vendors is $30 or an item/basket (with a retail value of at least $50) for silent auction. To register, e-mail perkasiedogpark@gmail.com by Tuesday.

SCHUYKILL AND MONROE COUNTIES

SCHUYLKILL CONSERVATION DISTRICT will hold a free Groundhog Day celebration Thursday at Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse, 108 Clubhouse Road, Pine Grove. Grover the Groundhog will make his weather prediction at 9 a.m. He will be joined by his new bride, Sweet Arrow Sue, as well as all of his friends. After the prediction, members of Pine Grove Grundsau Lodge #5 will entertain with Pennsylvania Dutch stories and songs. The free festivities also include a Pennsylvania Dutch video presentation and music by the Groundhog Band. Breakfast will be available beginning at 7:30 a.m. at a cost of $5. For information, call 570-345-8952 or see http://www.sweetarrowlakepark.com.

MONROE COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT, 8050 Running Valley Road, Hamilton Township, is selling tree seedlings in quantities of 250 or more until Friday. Varieties include: Colorado blue spruce, Scotch pine, Frasier fir/balsam fir hybrid, and concolor fir. Orders may be picked up April 19-21. Smaller quantities may be ordered in March. To place bulk order, call 570-629-3061

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