LINC Inclusion Community

Jewish Holiday Series Workshop - 5 Part Series
2026-01-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Congregation Keneseth Israel, 2227 W Chew St., Allentown, PA, 18104, United States
The Jewish Holiday Series, presented by Congregation Keneseth Israel, is a year-long series of five interactive workshops designed to explore the meaning, traditions, and modern relevance of Jewish holidays, welcoming individuals, families, and interfaith communities alike. Through guided discussion, hands-on activities, and traditional foods, participants will learn about holidays such as the High Holidays, Chanukkah, Purim, and Passover, connecting their themes to universal values like gratitude, freedom, justice, and joy. The series begins on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Congregation Keneseth Israel in Allentown, with registration covering all sessions.
The $30 registration fee covers the cost of all 5 sessions.
To register or for more information please follow this link: https://www.kilv.org/event/jewish-holiday-series.html

LINC's Cooking Class with Butterhead Kitchen
2026-01-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Jay’s Local, 2301 W. Liberty St., Allentown, PA, 18104, United States
🌱 Vegan Cooking Class with Butterhead Kitchen & Chef Jason Sizemore 🍴
Join us for an unforgettable culinary experience with Lehigh Valley legend and chef extraordinaire, Jason Sizemore of Butterhead Kitchen! This fun and engaging demo-style vegan cooking class sponsored by Valley National Financial Advisors (VNFA) will satisfy even the most committed meat-eaters.
👩‍🍳 What to Expect:

Watch and learn as Chef Jason demonstrates step by step how to create mouthwatering Italian dishes.
Gain valuable cooking tips and plant-based eating facts seamlessly woven into the experience.
Enjoy sampling every delicious creation as it’s prepared!
Take home a complete set of recipes and a handy shopping list so you can recreate the dishes with confidence.

Come hungry, leave inspired! Whether you’re cooking for yourself, your family, or friends, this event will empower you to craft flavorful and nutritious vegan meals with ease.
Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Thank you to our event sponsor, Valley National Financial Advisors, a one-stop financial services firm, integrating financial planning, wealth management, tax, insurance and more under one roof. VNFA’s mission is to help clients make the right financial choices in pursuit of their lifelong goals and dreams. For 40 Years, VNFA has remained an independent organization focused on clients first.
By signing up for this event, you’re giving us the okay to share your contact information with our event sponsor. They’re excited to connect with you and share resources with you! You may opt out of sponsor communication upon registration.
To register or for more information, please follow this link: https://secure.givelively.org/event/lehigh-valley-inter-regional-networking-connecting/cooking-class-with-butterhead-kitchen-february-2026

ASALH: Annual Black History Month Festival Opening and Convening
2026-02-01 18:00 - 21:00
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History hosts its annual Black History Month virtual launch. Learn more in the description below or at the website here: https://asalh.org/calendar/2026-asalh-national-convening/

Annual Black History Month Festival Opening and Convening

Live digital event
February 1, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. EST. | 5:00 p.m. CST | 4:00 p.m. MST | 3:00 p.m. PST
2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Commemorations, first launched by Dr. Carter G. Woodson as Negro History Week. We are at a critical moment where we must decide in the spirit of Dr. King where America is moving toward chaos or community and we must decide what we are willing to do to turn the tide. On February 1, as we launch Black History Month, join ASALH National President and Karson Executive Director Karsonya Wise Whitehead in conversation with past ASALH National President Daryl Michael Scott, JAAH Editor Bertis English, Critical Race Theorist and Law Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw, and other invited guests as they review where we have come from and offer suggestions for how we actively push back and push forward.

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2026-02-05 19:00 - 20:00
Rethinking Schools hosts a virtual conversation on the book, Main Street: A Community Story About Redlining Learn more in the description below or at the website here: Rethinking Schools Virtual Event
About the Event

Join Rethinking Schools, Penguin Random House, Defending the Early Years, and Black Lives Matter at School for a virtual launch and celebration of Main Street: A Community Story About Redlining by Britt Hawthorne and Tiffany Jewell. The webinar will feature a conversation with the authors, followed by a panel of early childhood and elementary educators discussing how to teach young learners about the history of redlining and the power of community organizing.
Date: Thursday, February 5th
Time: 4pm PT/ 6pm CT / 7pm ET
Participants will need access to Zoom. Register for the Zoom link.
ASL Interpretation will be available.
The event is free. To make events like this available to more educators and activists, we would greatly appreciate your solidarity donation.
Book Description
A girl learns how the history of redlining has affected her neighborhood in this intergenerational picture book about racism, community action, and resilience by two New York Times bestselling authors.
With vibrant illustrations by David Wilkerson and engaging text by Britt Hawthorne and Tiffany Jewell, Main Street celebrates what might happen when neighbors come together for a common goal, and everybody pitches in.

Black History Month Celebration presented by the African American Business Leaders Council
2026-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 | PBS39 Studios, 839 Sesame St., Bethlehem, 18015
The Black History Month Celebration, presented by the African American Business Leaders Council of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM at PBS39 in Bethlehem to honor 100 years of national Black history commemorations. The event will feature live entertainment, spoken word, a Black-owned business and resource expo, networking, and hors d’oeuvres, along with a sneak peek of PBS’s Echoes of Freedom documentary highlighting African American history in the Lehigh Valley.
For registration and more details follow this link: https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/BlackHistory%20Month%20Celebration%20presented%20by%20the%20African%20American%20Business%20Leaders%20Council-841113/details

Neuroinclusion activated: Insights from ServiceNow
2026-02-10 10:00 - 11:00
Everway hosts this virtual conversation on Neuroinclusion, highlighting ServiceNow as a case study for companies to learn from. Learn more below or by visiting their website here: Neuroinclusion activated: Insights from ServiceNow

What’s it about?
How do global organizations turn neuroinclusion and accessibility into everyday practice -at scale?
Join thought leaders from ServiceNow as they share practical approaches for embedding neuroinclusive practices across teams and products.
From designing accessible platforms to shaping neuroinclusive culture and leadership, you will gain actionable insights to accelerate impact in your workplace.

What you’ll learn

How ServiceNow integrates accessibility into its platforms and tools
Approaches for integrating neuroinclusion in workforce practices, including through the use of neuroinclusive technology
Lessons learned for making accessible innovation part of everyday work
Practical takeaways to apply frameworks, tools, and processes in your organization

Who should attend?
HR, Workplace Innovation, Accessibility, and Neurodiversity leaders, and Inclusion Professionals from global organizations seeking practical strategies to embed neuroinclusion and accessibility across products, teams, and workflows.

SHRM Webinar: Upskill, Reskill and Retain: How to Future-Proof Your Workforce
2026-02-11 14:00 - 15:00
This SHRM webinar will focus on how to:

Create a professional development program
Identify skill gaps and measure employee development
Build upskilling and reskilling into your retention strategy

Learn more and register here: Upskill, Reskill and Retain: How to Future-Proof Your Workforce

The Preventive Path: Health, Wellness & Wisdom presented by the Women's Business Council
2026-02-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Homewood Suites by Hilton, 3350 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley, PA, 18034, United States
The Preventive Path: Health, Wellness & Wisdom, presented by the Women’s Business Council of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, will take place on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM at The Centennial Catering & Conference Center at Homewood Suites in Center Valley. The Women’s Wellness Expo will spotlight how proactive, preventive care—from routine screenings to early detection and wellness strategies—empowers women to take charge of their health at every stage of life. Through education, community connection, and shared expertise, the event emphasizes prevention as a foundation for stronger, healthier futures for women across the region.
To register or for more information follow this link: https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/ThePreventive%20Path%20Health%20Wellness%20%20Wisdom%20presented%20by%20the%20Womens%20Business%20Council-841141/details

LINC Trivia Night at McCall Collective Brewing
2026-02-18 18:00 - 21:00 | McCall Collective Brewing, 102 E Susquehanna St, Allentown, PA, 18103, United States
Join LINC for an evening of fun, laughter, and brain-teasing questions at McCall Collective’s Trivia Night, sponsored by Goosehead Insurance, Lyons-Klepeis Agency! Whether you’re a seasoned quiz master or just love a good challenge, this event is perfect for everyone. The LINC team is looking for a few additions to help us take top prize. Thanks to our sponsors, some table snacks and drinks will be provided to those who RSVP.
New Here? Don’t worry—our trivia nights are beginner-friendly and full of welcoming faces. Come as you are and have fun!
By signing up for this event, you’re giving us the okay to share your contact information with our event sponsor. They’re excited to connect with you and share resources with you! You may opt out of sponsor communication upon registration.
To register or for more information, please follow this link: https://secure.givelively.org/event/lehigh-valley-inter-regional-networking-connecting/linc-trivia-night-at-mccall-collective-brewing

The David McDonogh Project | The Language of Sight
2026-02-28 20:00 | Williams Center for the Arts, 317 Hamilton St, Easton, PA, 18042, United States
The McDonogh Project: The Language of Sight will be presented on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 8:00 PM at the Williams Center for the Arts at Lafayette College. This world premiere theatrical production, written by award-winning playwright Judy Tate, tells the powerful true story of David McDonogh, Lafayette College’s first Black graduate and the first Black eye doctor in the United States, exploring his journey from enslavement to self-determined freedom and achievement.
To purchase tickets or for more information, please follow this link: https://williamscenter.lafayette.edu/event/the-mcdonogh-project/

Courageous Leadership in Uncertain Times: Why Courage Matters Now More Than Ever
2026-03-03 14:00 - 14:50 | Virtual/Online
This International Women’s Day panel brings together global women leaders to explore why courage has become an essential leadership capability amid constant change and uncertainty. Featuring Amy Bernstein (Editor in Chief, Harvard Business Review), Priya Ramdev (PwC India), Wanda Shoer (Sanofi), and Fatima Sultan Al‑Kuwari (Ooredoo), the discussion highlights what courageous leadership looks like in practice and how leaders can create environments where courage thrives. Attendees can expect insights into bold decision‑making, leading with humanity, and real‑world examples of how courage shapes team culture and organizational impact.
To register or for more information follow this link: https://insights.harvardbusiness.org/Courageous-Leadership-in-Uncertain-Times

21-Day Racial Equity Habit-Building Challenge
2026-03-05 | Virtual/Online
The event “From Conflict to Connection: Strategies to Meet the Moment” is a facilitated online workshop focused on helping leaders navigate conflict, polarization, and overlapping social crises with courage, clarity, and integrity. It explores how to lead boldly amid attacks on equity and democracy, offering strategies to strengthen collective power, build sustainable organizations grounded in love and liberation, and hold differences within teams. Participants receive tools for leading with joy, supporting inclusive decision‑making, and creating the future they want as they work. The event also offers tiered ticket types to ensure accessibility for grassroots, nonprofit, philanthropic, and social‑venture participants.
For more information, please follow this link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/interactioninstituteforsocialchange/2080589

International Women's Day Webinar: What women need to stay and thrive at work
2026-03-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual/Online
In a climate of shifting corporate mandates, pullback from workplace inclusion programs, and diminishing women’s workforce participation, Catalyst presents a definitive look at the “State of the Union” for women in the workplace grounded in Catalyst’s latest workforce pulse survey, which has received significant attention in the current environment. This session will explore what organizations must provide (flexibility, empathy, childcare support) to gain a loyal, thriving workforce. We will bridge the gap between global economic trends and the practical, research-backed changes managers can implement immediately, everywhere, to help women stay and thrive at work.
For more information or to register, follow this link: https://www.catalyst.org/events/124babcc-ddbf-4f8b-9ea6-f774da0633f0

International Women's Day presented by the African American Business Leaders Council, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Women's Business Council
2026-03-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Renaissance Allentown Hotel, 12 N 7th Street, Allentown, PA, United States
The International Women’s Day Celebration, presented by the African American Business Leaders Council, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the Women’s Business Council, is a March 5, 2026 event at the Renaissance Allentown Hotel. Centered on the theme Women in Leadership, the program celebrates women’s achievements while calling for greater equity. The event includes networking, exhibits, lunch, and a leadership panel featuring Soledad Alfaro, Ngozi Bell, Kena Colon, Corinne Goodwin, and Thuy Taitt, moderated by Indira Alvarado. Designed to uplift diverse voices across industries, the event affirms the belief that “when women thrive, we all rise.”
For more information or to register, follow this link: https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/InternationalWomens%20Day%20presented%20by%20the%20African%20American%20Business%20Leaders%20Council%20Hispanic%20Chamber%20of%20Commerce%20and%20Womens%20Business%20Council-841140/details

Arte y Español
2026-03-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Allentown Art Museum, 31 North Fifth Street, Allentown, PA, 18101, United States
Arte y Español is a free, bilingual, family-friendly program at the Allentown Art Museum designed for children in Pre‑K through 3rd grade. Held on the first Saturday of each month, each hour‑long session features a Spanish-language storytime, art‑making activities with bilingual instruction, and a free Spanish‑language book for every child to take home. The program promotes early literacy, art appreciation, and bilingual learning. It is offered in partnership with PBS39 and the Spanish Immersion Learning Center.
For more information, follow this link: https://www.allentownartmuseum.org/experience/arteenespanol/

Interfaith Breaking of the Fast
2026-03-07 17:00 - 19:30 | Cathedral Church of the Nativity, 321 Wyandotte St., Bethlehem, 18015
Join the Palestine Coalition for an Interfaith Breaking of the Fast, bringing together community members and leaders of all faiths during the sacred seasons of Ramadan and Lent. Through shared reflection, community conversation, and a communal meal, we will explore the meaning of unity and compassion across traditions. All donations raised will support food inesecurity for displaced Palestinian families during Ramadan. Nourishment is really important during this time of fasting, let’s make it easier for them and lift the burden a bit.
For more information or to RSVP, follow this link: https://partiful.com/e/NcovXjMYHkHs6NQojvGv?source=share&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

2nd Annual Trans Art Showcase
2026-03-08 12:00 - 16:00 | The Ice House, 56 River St, Bethlehem, PA, 18018
The 2nd Annual Trans Art Showcase, hosted by the Eastern PA Trans Equity Project, will take place on March 8, 2026, from 12–4 PM at the Ice House in Bethlehem, PA. This family‑friendly community event highlights transgender and nonbinary artists, featuring music, painting, crafting, authors, performers, vendors, and more. All vendor spots are already filled, and the showcase is designed to celebrate creativity, visibility, and joy within the trans community while welcoming attendees of all ages.
For more information, follow this link: https://www.tigrisfoundation.org/post/2nd-annual-trans-art-showcase

Men at Work: Conversations That Move Us Forward Webinar
2026-03-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual/Online
Join a conversation with senior executives as they move beyond theory and share real-world leadership perspectives on how gender partnership drives equity, trust, and performance—and what leaders can do to embed it systemically, not episodically.
Together, they’ll explore the practical behaviors, decisions, and culture signals that help organizations create environments where both women and men contribute fully, enabling stronger collaboration, better outcomes, and a more competitive business.
This senior-level discussion will give insights into:

Executive-level lessons on what’s working (and what isn’t) when advancing gender partnership at scale.
Concrete examples of how leaders build trust, increase meaningful participation, and strengthen day-to-day inclusion.
A clear pathway to move from conversation to action through Catalyst’s Gender Partnership solutions—including keynotes and the MARC suite (Mutual Accountability, Real Change), a research-backed approach that engages employees across genders in shared accountability for inclusion.

For more information or to register, follow this event: https://www.catalyst.org/events/647bb90c-d503-4fa0-adf1-1c1e88cc5f77

LINC Painting Workshop at Stone Farm Cellars & Vineyard
2026-03-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Stone Farm Cellars & Vineyard, 5831 Vera Cruz Road, Center Valley, PA, 18034, United States
Unleash your creativity at Stone Farm Cellars & Vineyard with a relaxing paint-and-sip workshop led by artist Roey Ebert. Enjoy great wine, a beautiful winery setting, and step-by-step guidance as you create your own hydrangea painting—no experience necessary.
Sip, snack, and paint the night away with one complimentary beverage included, plus additional food and drinks available for purchase throughout the event. Whether you come solo, with friends, or for a creative date night, this is the perfect way to unwind and try something new.
Your ticket includes one 8 x 10 canvas, all painting supplies, and guided instruction by Roey Ebert—so you can relax and focus on the fun.

For more information or to register, follow this link: https://secure.givelively.org/event/lehigh-valley-inter-regional-networking-connecting/linc-painting-workshop-at-stone-farm-cellars-vineyard

Queer Film Series: Countercultural Queer: Camp, Punk, Trash
2026-03-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Williams Center for the Arts, 317 Hamilton St, Easton, PA, 18042, United States
For more information, follow this link: https://calendar.lafayette.edu/node/70803

Transgender Day of Visibility Flag Raising - Bethlehem
2026-03-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Payrow Plaza, 10 E. Church Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
For more information, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1875203626526587

Transgender Day of Visibility Flag Raising - Easton
2026-03-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Centre Square, 58 Centre Sq, Easton, PA, 18042, United States
For more information, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/centre-sq-easton-pa-18042-united-states/transgender-flag-raising-transgender-day-of-visibility/1638691827485782/

Transgender Day of Visibility Flag Raising - Allentown
2026-03-31 16:00 - 17:00 | Allentown City Hall, 435 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA, 18101, United States
For more information, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1563926534835106/?ref_source=NEWS_FEED

2026 DEI Summit - GLVCC
2026-04-01 07:30 - 12:30 | DeSales University Center, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA, 18034, United States
For more information, follow this link: https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/2026DEI%20Summit-841114/details

Quiet Chaos: When ADHD in Women Goes Unrecognized
2026-04-09 15:30 - 17:00 | East Stroudsburg University – Lehigh Valley, 60 West Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
For more information, follow this link: https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/Quiet-Chaos-When-ADHD-in-Women-Goes-Unrecognized-presented-by-the-Womens-Business-Council-841246/details

Seniors & Veteran Expo
2026-04-10 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Luke’s Sports Center, 3323 7th Street, Whitehall, PA, 18052, United States
For more information, follow this link: https://pasenatormiller.com/event/seniors-and-veterans-expo/?utm_source=wfmz.com&utm_medium=referral

Compagnie Multicorps/Marcel Gbeffa: Didę: Rise Up
2026-04-17 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University, 420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem, PA
For more information, follow this link: https://zoellner.cas.lehigh.edu/content/compagnie-multicorpsmarcel-gbeffa-did%C4%99-rise

Earth Day in the Park - Cedar Beach Park
2026-04-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Cedar Beach Park, Allentown, PA
For more information, follow this link: https://lvgreenways.org/events/earth-day-in-the-park/

EarthFest 2026
2026-04-22 15:00 - 18:00 | Lafayette College, 730 High St, Easton, PA, 18042, United States
For more information, follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lafayette-college-earthfest-2026-tickets-1980493719027

Arbor Fest
2026-04-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Lower Hackett Park, 1913 Wood Avenue, Easton, Pennsylvania, 18045
For more information, follow this link: https://easton-pa.com/536/Arbor-Fest
