Speakers

Speaker	Date	Topic
Sandra Gillen, Chairperson	Sep 10, 2026	Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission The Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission is a group of volunteers appointed by The Mayor of Bethlehem and Bethlehem City Council who advise the City of Bethlehem in matters concerning fine arts, including maintaining and furthering fine arts [the arts] in Bethlehem; and encouraging a cooperative cultural enterprise in the community. The Commission offers a broad selection of exhibitions, educational programs, public festivals, and events, all with community involvement at the forefront.
Claurice James, Founder	Sep 17, 2026	MIRA (Migrants, Immigrants, Refugees, and Asylees) "Our program's mission is to equip families of different ethnicities and cultures with the equitable resources to succeed upon entering a new community. By providing them with the necessary resources and offering them the same opportunities everyone has a right to, opens up their individual paths to reach their highest potentials and dreams. We believe every person deserves the chance to be able to live a happy, healthy life and our goal is to help guide these underserved families with the resources to do so." To this end, MIRA offers both in person and virtual English classes throughout various locations in the Lehigh Valley in addition to providing financial literacy, legal support, case management to obtain employment, housing, medical, and other resources to help Migrant, Immigrant, Refugee and Asylee families better integrate into their neighborhoods and communities in the Lehigh Valley. MIRA operates in its entirety on volunteer effort and donations.
Mike Hosfeld & Mark Napierkowski	Sep 24, 2026	Mercy School for Special Learning Mercy School for Special Learning provides an educational program for children, young adults and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Director Mike Hosfeld works with teenagers and young adults to find them meaningful jobs through Mercy Job Works. Development Director Mark Napierkowski engages the community and helps advance the mission of Mercy School.
Chris Cassidy, Planning Director	Oct 08, 2026	New Bethany Grant Project Report Chris Cassidy will update us on the state of New Bethany since being awarded the $10,000 food access grant from Bethlehem Morning Star Rotary.
District Governor Jeremiah Sensenig	Nov 05, 2026	District 7430, 2026-2027
Annual Holiday Meeting	Dec 17, 2026	Liberty High School A Capella Choir