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Five Things to do this Weekend

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Where/When: Allentown Fairgrounds Agri-Plex; Friday, March 11 to Saturday, March 12. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Why Go: Where better to wish for spring than a flower show? Various presentations will give you plenty of ideas on planning your garden.

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Pricing: Adults $6; Children 12 and under free; Seniors $4(Friday only) There’s also a $1 off coupon on the website for Friday.

2.  Annual St. Patrick’s Parade Coronation Ball

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Where/When: Fearless Fire Company, 1221 S. Front St., Allentown. Friday, March 11, 7 to 11pm.

Why Go: A pre-St. Patrick’s Day party, what’s not to like?

Pricing: For tickets, e-mail stpatstickets@aol.com or call 610-443-0429 for details.

3. "Have a Heart For Children" Dinner Dance

Where/When: Historic Hotel Bethlehem, 437 Main St., Bethlehem. Saturday, March 12, 7pm.

Why Go: The annual dinner dance, which raises money for The Fund to Benefit Children and Youth as well as Valley Youth House, will raise money to help abused, neglected and homeless children throughout the valley. And you know you have that formal outfit just gathering dust in the back of your closet.

Pricing: Tickets are $75 each.

4. The 11th Annual Heart of the Valley Antique Show

When/Where: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 12 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 13 at the Ice House on Sand Island, 56 River St., Bethlehem.

Why go: Twenty-five antique dealers from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland present American Country Antiques, will offer a variety of items, including quilts, textiles, pottery, primitives, and more. And all proceeds benefit WDIY, Community Public Radio, 88.1 FM, the NPR station member for the Lehigh Valley.

Pricing: Admission is $7. Parking is free.

5. Second Sunday Session

Where/When: , 430 Main St., Hellertown. Sunday, March 13, 4 to 7pm.

Why Go: The sessions are free for musicians and singers to join in, the music is Celtic, and the scotch menu is extensive. What more do you want on a Sunday?

Pricing: Free, with the regular menu available during the session.

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