Events planned around the Lehigh Valley area

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-lehigh-valley-town-1230-20121229,0,6068287.story FROM THE MORNING CALL LEHIGH COUNTY STATE REP. JULIE HARHART will offer veteran outreach assistance 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, in her Slatington district office at Slatington Borough Hall, 125 S. Walnut St. A veterans outreach specialist from the American Legion in Wilkes-Barre will assist local veterans with accessing benefits and services from the U.S. Veterans Administration. To schedule an appointment, call 610-760-9805. LEHIGH COUNTY SENIOR CENTER, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown, will hold Zumba Gold, a Latin-inspired dance-fitness program, 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, and 9-10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10. A Latin dance program will be held 1-2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11. Participants will learn to dance to upbeat Latin music. Register: 610-437-3700.