Our popular speakers program, Hi Neighbors, will be back starting on Monday, March 10!
Hi Neighbors brings an interesting assortment of local speakers who share their interest and passion for topics like music, history, travel, and wellness.
Each session will begin at 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall with a hospitality time. The presentations will begin at 10 a.m. All are welcome – there is no fee and no pre-registration.
Here’s the complete schedule – all dates are on Monday:
ALL DATES ARE ON MONDAY (No program on April 21)
March 10: We’ll kick off with a special pre-St. Patrick’s Day Irish program with local businessman Neville Gardner (McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub and Donegal Square), and stories of the Celtic Classic and his family’s Irish traditions.
March 17: John Drabic, from Penn State Extension, will share tips and strategies for Dealing with Animal Pests. He’ll prepare us to recognize damage, and provide controls you can use.
March 24: Join Executive Director Margaret McConnell for updates on Lehigh Valley Public Radio as they celebrate WDIY 88.1 FM’s 30th anniversary.
March 31: Lane W. Rundle will be on hand to share the fascinating story of The Art of Ukrainian Egg Design (Pysanky).
April 7: Let’s revisit the history of Bethlehem Steel with John Landis and Steve Landis, authors of Bethlehem Steel: Rusting Relic, featuring Steve’s rare, behind the scenes photos.
April 14: Tom Repasch takes us back for the story of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, known as The White City.
April 28: Executive Director Lin Erickson joins us to give an overview of the developments of the Da Vinci Science Center, its recent growth and future plans.
May 5: Play ball! Aaron Weisberg of the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs, the AAA affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, will be on hand to give a preview of the 2025 season.
May 12: How about a trip down Memory Lane? Local historian Mark Iampietro will share more of his memorable videos: “Bethlehem Time Machine.” After the program, we’ll enjoy a complimentary pizza lunch.
Questions? Contact us at info@fpc-bethlehem.org.