5 Things to Know Today

Good morning Bethlehem. Today is October 12, 2011. On this day in 1492, an expedition led by Christopher Columbus made landfall in the Bahamas. The explorer initially believed that he had reached South Asia.

1. Don’t forget your umbrella. The National Weather Service is forecasting rain, possibly very heavy rain, and perhaps even thunderstorms through the day and into the evening. There has been no mention of the possibility of flooding. Yet. Forecast rainfall amounts could exceed an inch-and-a-half.
2. A city-sponsored will be held at the , 720 Old York Road, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Shots cost $10 for all city residents and students in the and are free for some Medicare Part B patients.
3. Something a little out of the ordinary is scheduled at CareerLink of the Lehigh Valley, 1601 Union Boulevard, Allentown, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., a workshop called The Art of the Scam. This description from CareerLink’s website: “Statistics show that criminals scam victims out of billions of dollars every year using various types of fraudulent activities. Avoid becoming a victim yourself. Learn how to recognize the tricks of a con artist and the tell-tale warning signs of a scam.”
4. The Hispanic Center and the , 502 E. Fourth St., host Bethlehem Area School Superintendent Joseph J. Roy as guest speaker in a night of information on “how family, school and community can unite in order to help our youth become successful leaders.” The event, scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m., will feature a number of information tables on applying for college financial aid, the school district, the programs of the youth center and the community gardening program.
5. , 17 W. Second St., hosts the second of its from 5 to 11 p.m. It is an authentic Hungarian dining experience featuring beef goulash, chicken paprikash, stuffed peppers, dobosh Torte, strudel and kiffles. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the South Bethlehem Historical Society.