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Lecturer Will Tackle Love, Loss, Grief and Transformation

After a pandemic-related hiatus, an annual lecture series on the subject of bereavement is returning to the area this fall. The 10th annual Dr. & Mrs. Max Littner Memorial Lecture for Bereavement will be held Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. at Lehigh University's Baker Hall.

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Travis Howze
Former Marine to Speak About ‘Mental Health Epidemic’ at DeSales

A former U.S. Marine, police officer and firefighter who has written a book about his experiences dealing with post-traumatic stress, depression and survivor's guilt will be the speaker at a free event at DeSales University in Center Valley next week.

Ned Heindel Talk
Learn About the Legends of Haunted Hexenkopf Rock at Free Talk

Local author and historian Dr. Ned Heindel will speak about one of the Lehigh Valley's most celebrated haunted places as part of a talk, “Witches, Warlocks, and Wild Times: A History of the Haunted Hexenkopf Rock,” presented by Saucon Source and the Lower Saucon Township Historical Society on Saturday, Oct. 30 at 3 p.m.

Dr. Temple Grandin to Speak on ‘Animals and Autism’ at NCC

Dr. Temple Grandin is an international pioneer in improving the welfare of farm animals and a prominent autism advocate. Her life story was made into an Emmy-award winning movie starring Claire Danes.

Island Park
Learn About Easton’s Long-Lost Island Park at Jan. 9 Talk, Dinner

Local history buffs will want to attend a 7 p.m. talk by Robert Pasquini about Easton's “Island Park” on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at Seidersville Hall, 3700 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bethlehem.

Bible Scholar/Author/Podcaster to Lecture on ‘The Sin of Certainty’

Christ Lutheran Church, 69 Main St., Hellertown, will present Pete Enns--a well-known Bible scholar, author, blogger and podcaster--in a program at the church on Saturday, May 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Renowned Expert on End-of-Life, Grief to Be Bereavement Lecture Series Speaker

Dr. Kenneth J. Doka, Professor of Gerontology at the Graduate School of the College of New Rochelle and Senior Consultant to the Hospice Foundation of America, will present 'Grief is a Journey: Finding Your Path Through Grief' at the eighth annual Dr. and Mrs. Max Littner Memorial Lecture Series for Bereavement, which is co-sponsored by St. Luke’s University Health Network.

‘Just Talk About It’ Discussion about Child Mental Health & Behavioral Issues Planned

St. Luke’s University Health Network–Behavioral Health Services is hosting 'Just Talk About It,' a free 90-minute presentation by Sheila Gillin, LCSW, on Oct. 17.

Meanings Behind Historic Tombstones Will Be Subject of Talk

Have you ever wondered about the symbolism of historic tombstones and cemetery monuments you might have seen throughout the area?

Hellertown Trolley
Tales of Long-Gone Trolley ‘Trails’ to Be Told Jan. 11 in Lower Saucon

A century ago, the primary way to get around the Lehigh Valley was not by car, but by trolley. That era came to end by the early 1950s.