School Board, Township Commissioners Meet: Your Week

It’s time for our weekly look at what’s going on in South Whitehall Township and nearby this week.

• The Parkland School District will hold a forum for elementary school parents Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Parkway Manor School. Curriculum and Instruction Director Kelly Rosario will present an overview of the state's Core Standards and Standards Based Instruction.

• Former Florida governor and potential 2016 GOP presidential contender Jeb Bush visits the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks Monday night for a conversation on immigration and other issues. Bush is the author of Immigration Wars: Forging an American Solution. Hear what he proposes at an 8 p.m. talk in the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas. Tickets are $10, $8 for students and seniors and free for ArtsQuest members.

• The Parkland School Board meets Tuesday, with a workshop scheduled for 7 p.m. and the regular meeting for 8 p.m.

• Operatic pop vocal group Il Divo visits the Sands Bethlehem Event Center at 8 p.m. Tuesday. The world’s first and still the best classical crossover group – Urs Buhler, Carlos Marin, David Miller and Sebastien Izambard – have sold over 26 million albums, enjoyed over 50 number ones, chalked up 160 gold and platinum sales in over 33 countries. Tickets are from $69.50 to $150.

• The Parkland Community Library adult book group meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. to discuss Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly.

• South Whitehall Township Commissioners meet in a regular session at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the township municipal building.

• The Parkland Community Advisory Council meets Thursday at 7 p.m. at the administration center. The topic: "School Safety Initiatives and Updates for the 2013-14 School Year."

• The Parkland Community Library's Knitting Circle meets Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the library. Open to knitters of all ages and skill levels.