It's Bernie Fritz Night in Bethlehem

The sun is going to shine today for Bernie Fritz.

This is looking like one of the best weather days we have had in quite a while, if not all summer. It will be mostly sunny with a light northwest breeze and a high of 83 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. And prepare for real refreshment in the evening with a forecast low of a brisk 54!

It figures be a perfect evening for some outdoor activities and we’ve got some very special ones tonight in Bethlehem.

1. It’s Summer Story Time at the Cops ‘n’ Kids Reading Room at Northampton Community College’s Fowler Family SouthSide Center from 10 to 11 a.m. The reading room then remains open until 7 p.m. for families to read together, share stories and select a book to take home.
2. The Bethlehem Area Public Library’s summer weekly Book Discussion and Film group for 4th and 5th graders shines a spotlight on Charlotte’s Web. Come discuss the book and see the movie from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
3. The Dave Neith Orchestra plays danceable pop and jazz standards as part of the city's a free concert in the park series at the Rose Garden Park in West Bethlehem beginning at 7:30 p.m.
4. The Levitt Pavilion at SteelStacks hosts a free showing of The Lion King, beginning at 8 p.m.
5. Last, but not least, it’s Bernie Fritz Night — the annual city Parks Department tribute to the late teacher, coach and playground leader who devoted his life to Bethlehem kids. From 6 to 8:30 p.m., at the park named in Fritz’s honor, there will be face painting, raffles, arts & crafts, free hot dogs and soda, kickball, basketball, and other fun games, plus music, arts & crafts. After the event, there will be a free showing of Wreck It Ralph. Bernie Fritz Park is the former Heimpel Park at Memorial Drive near Center Street.