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SUMMARY:Little Pond monthly Sunday devotions hosted by Bill & Bridget George. 1-3 p.m. at Little Pond\, Nazareth.  Click here for details.
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\,\n \nAs always\, the Devotional program will be followed by refreshments and discussion. It helps us to know if you are coming\, so please respond to bridgetgeorge9@gmail.com.\n \nWe do hope you will join us\, and of course you are welcome to forward this invitation to your friends.\nDirections to Little Pond can be found on our website\, https://littlepond.org/\n\n \nWe also thought it would be helpful to let you know the dates of the Little Pond Devotionals  April 2025 to January 2026.. All dates are Sundays at 1 pm on weekends that do not conflict with the Baha’i Learning Center activities.\n\n\nApril 6\nMay 18\nJune 22\nJuly 27\nAugust 24\nSeptember 21\nOctober 19\nNovember 16\nJanuary 4 – 2026.
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/little-pond-monthly-sunday-devotions-hosted-by-bill-bridget-george-1-3-p-m-at-little-pond-nazareth-click-here-for-details-2-2-3/2025-08-03/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032642
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T123145Z
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SUMMARY:Feast of Kamal (Perfection). Hosted by Roseann Bowerman.  Click here for details.
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\,\n \nYou are warmly invited to attend the Feast of Kamal (Perfection)\, at the home of Roseann Bowerman on Thursday\, July 31st at 7 p.m.​\n\n \nAddress: was emailed to the friends directly.\n \nMobile: 610 704 0026.\n \nFor friends who are unable to attend in person\,  a Zoom link was emailed directly.\n\n \nWith kind regards\,
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/feast-of-kamal-perfection-host-tbd-click-here-for-details-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032642
CREATED:20250716T235516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T235800Z
UID:10002838-1753635600-1753642800@www.bahailv.org
SUMMARY:In person meeting of the L.S.A. of Bethlehem at the home of Margie Ensminger. Click here for details.
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/in-person-meeting-of-the-l-s-a-of-bethlehem-at-the-home-of-margie-ensminger-click-here-for-details-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032642
CREATED:20250512T212113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T234259Z
UID:10002384-1753470000-1753473600@www.bahailv.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Baha'i Basics. An online introduction to the Baha'i Faith followed by discussion and Q&A. Click here for details.
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\,\n\n \nIntroduction to the Baha’i Faith and discussions and Q&A following the introduction.  This is being held the second Friday of each month from 7-8 p.m. An email reminder with the Zoom link information will be emailed each month.   \n \nThis Fireside chat will feature a brief introduction to the Baha’i Teachings on the importance of religion and spirituality in creating harmony among the diverse nations\, races and religions of the world.  After the presentation there will be opportunity for questions and discussion by the participants.  This meeting is open to all.  Please invite friends and anyone who you think would be interested in learning about this topic.
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/monthly-bahai-basics-an-online-introduction-to-the-bahaifaith-followed-by-discussion-and-qa-click-here-for-details/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032642
CREATED:20240702T155139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T034457Z
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SUMMARY:Baha'i Monthly Firesides - organized by Roseann Bowerman & Bill and Bridget George.  Click here for details.
DESCRIPTION:For everyone interested in learning more about the Baha’i Faith\, \nMonthly Tuesdays at 7 p.m. \nAt the home of Roseann Bowerman: \nPhone: 610 704 0026 \nemail: rb04@Lehigh.edu
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/bahai-monthly-firesides-organized-by-roseann-bowerman-bill-and-bridget-george-click-here-for-details/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032642
CREATED:20250506T193250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T230357Z
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SUMMARY:Allentown/Reading Cluster gathering at Little Pond\, Nazareth from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.  Click here for details.
DESCRIPTION:The ATC members announced the dates of the next Reflection Gatherings: \nSaturday July 19\, 10:30am – 12:30pm at Little Pond. \nContact: Bridget George: 610 570 1336. \n  \nDear Friends\,\n\nThis a friendly reminder that our next Cluster Reflection Gathering is on Saturday July 19\, 10:30am – 12:30pm including light lunch refreshments at Little Pond. The friends throughout our Cluster have good things to report on and we are hoping that as many of us as possible will be present to reflect on ways to move forward at this important moment in our Nine-Year Plan and in the wider world.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“…Be ye a breath of life to the body of mankind\, an ensign to the hosts of justice\, a luminary above the horizon of virtue\, a dew to the soil of the human heart\, an ark on the ocean of knowledge\, a sun in the heaven of bounty\, a gem on the diadem of wisdom\, a shining light in the firmament of thy generation\, a fruit upon the tree of humility.” – Baha’u’llah\n\nAlso\, the date for our October Reflection Gathering has been changed from Saturday October 18 to Saturday October 25. Please mark this in your calendars.\n \nGratefully and with all best wishes from the ATC\nAnne Bivans\, Bridget George\, Shirin Khalighi\, and Laura Lawrence
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/allentown-reading-cluster-gathering-at-little-pond-nazareth-from-1030-am-to-1230-pm-click-here-for-details/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T210000
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CREATED:20250609T015846Z
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SUMMARY:In person meeting of the L.S.A. of Bethlehem at the home of Margie Ensminger.  Click here for details.
DESCRIPTION:Margie’s phone: 610 625 4671
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/in-person-meeting-of-the-l-s-a-of-bethlehem-at-the-home-of-margie-ensminger-click-here-for-details/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032642
CREATED:20240614T192057Z
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SUMMARY:A seminar about "Expanding Nuclei" with Steven Vaccaro at 4 pm on July 12\, followed by dinner and Feast of Kalimat at the home of Shirin & Koroush Khalighi.  Click here for details.
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\,\n \nShirin & Koroush Khalighi warmly welcome you to their home on Saturday\, 12th July at 4 p.m. for a seminar about “Expanding Nuclei” with Steven Vaccaro. This meeting with Steven Vaccaro was originally scheduled to be hosted by Bill & Bridget George at Little Pond at 1 p.m. on the same day.  Please disregard that location and time. The seminar will then be followed by dinner and Feast of Kalimat (Words)\, hosted by the Khalighis.\n \nAddress for the Seminar and Feast was emailed directly to the friends.\n\nPhone: 484 894 1666\n \nLooking forward to seeing you!\n \nKind regards\,\n  \n 
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/feast-of-kalimat-words-host-tbd-click-here-for-details-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032642
CREATED:20250609T014658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T014658Z
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SUMMARY:Bi-weekly Friday night devotional/Study Circle in person or via Zoom.  Click here for details.
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nPlease join our Bi-weekly Friday night devotional/Study Circle in-person or via Zoom.\n\n\n\n\nTopic: varies each time7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada).\n\nZoom link was directly emailed to friends\, however for direct zoom link to the devotions contact Shirin Khalighi: khalighi1@aol.com OR Gladys Nay: gladandlou@msn.com
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/bi-weekly-friday-night-devotional-study-circle-in-person-or-via-zoom-click-here-for-details-4-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032642
CREATED:20240614T193719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250628T180613Z
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SUMMARY:Observance for the Martyrdom of the Bab.  Hosted by the West family. Click here for details.
DESCRIPTION:The martyrdom of the Báb is observed by the Baháʼí Faith at noon on July 9th (or July 10th\, as the Baháʼí calendar date can vary slightly). This commemorates the date of his execution in Persia\, which is considered a holy day of rest. Baha’is read special prayers at noon to commemorate this event. \n  \nJoin the Lehigh Valley Baha’i Community \nas we commemorate  \nThe Martyrdom of the Bab \n  \n \n  \nWednesday\, July 9th\, 2025  \nbeginning at 11:30 AM at the home of \nThe West Family \nAddress was emailed to the friends via email. \nAfter the commemoration \nyou are warmly invited to enjoy & share in a pizza & salad lunch \nprovided by the Wests \nAs you are willing and able\, you are welcome to bring  \na dessert to share afterwards. \n  \nAny questions? Please reach out to the Wests.
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/observance-for-the-martyrdom-of-the-bab-host-tbd-click-here-for-details/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032642
CREATED:20250515T172437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T172607Z
UID:10002392-1751112000-1751130000@www.bahailv.org
SUMMARY:113th Annual Souvenir Unity Feast - Saturday\, June 28\, 2025 12:00 PM  1:00 PM Wilhelm Baha'i Properties126 Evergreen Place\, Teaneck\, NJ\, 07666
DESCRIPTION:113th Annual Souvenir Unity Feast\n\nSaturday\, June 28\, 2025\n12:00 PM  1:00 PM\n\n\nWilhelm Baha’i Properties126 Evergreen PlaceTeaneck\, NJ\, 07666United States (map)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Wilhelm Bahá’í Properties are one of the oldest and most unique Bahá’í sites in the United States.  Built by eminent American Bahá’í Roy Wilhelm\, the grounds were blessed by the presence of `Abdu’l-Bahá in 1912.  After more than 50 years of imprisonment and exile with his father Bahá’u’lláh\, the Founder of the Bahá’í Faith\, `Abdu’l-Bahá journeyed to Europe and America where he shared and exemplified the Bahá’í teachings. \nFor the last 112 years\, Bahá’ís and local community members have annually commemorated `Abdu’l-Bahá’s 1912 visit to the Wilhelm Properties on the last Saturday of June. This year’s 113th Souvenir Unity Feast will be held on Saturday\, June 28th\, 2025. The day begins at noon and the program will be at 3pm.
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/113th-annual-souvenir-unity-feast-saturday-june-28-2025-1200-pm-100-pm-wilhelm-bahai-properties126-evergreen-place-teaneck-nj-07666/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032642
CREATED:20250609T014333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T014404Z
UID:10002303-1751050800-1751054400@www.bahailv.org
SUMMARY:Bi-weekly Friday night devotional/Study Circle in person or via Zoom.  Click here for details.
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nPlease join our Bi-weekly Friday night devotional/Study Circle in-person or via Zoom.\n\n\n\n\nTopic: varies each time7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada).\n\nZoom link was directly emailed to friends\, however for direct zoom link to the devotions contact Shirin Khalighi: khalighi1@aol.com OR Gladys Nay: gladandlou@msn.com
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/bi-weekly-friday-night-devotional-study-circle-in-person-or-via-zoom-click-here-for-details-4-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032642
CREATED:20240614T191256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T044908Z
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SUMMARY:Feast of Rahmat (Mercy).  Hosted by Marjan & Edward Joe-Kamara On Monday June 23rd\, starting at 7 p.m. Click here for details.
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\, \n \nMarjan & Edward Joe Kamara warmly welcome you to the Feast of Rahmat (Mercy)\, at their home in Easton\, PA. on Monday\, June 23rd starting at 7 p.m. \n \nFriends in the community were emailed the address directly.\n \nFor friends who are not able to join in person\, the zoom link was also emailed directly to the friends.\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84102431438?pwd=PrJiLN5OepbYqEUzx6ZuKnkJl7ToSe.1\n\n \nMobile: 609 358 2576.\n \nLooking forward to seeing you!\n \nWith kind regards\,
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/feast-of-rahmat-mercy-host-tbd-click-here-for-details/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032642
CREATED:20250228T184516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T184516Z
UID:10002338-1750597200-1750604400@www.bahailv.org
SUMMARY:Little Pond monthly Sunday devotions hosted by Bill & Bridget George. 1-3 p.m. at Little Pond\, Nazareth.  Click here for details.
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\,\n \nAs always\, the Devotional program will be followed by refreshments and discussion. It helps us to know if you are coming\, so please respond to bridgetgeorge9@gmail.com.\n \nWe do hope you will join us\, and of course you are welcome to forward this invitation to your friends.\nDirections to Little Pond can be found on our website\, https://littlepond.org/\n\n \nWe also thought it would be helpful to let you know the dates of the Little Pond Devotionals  April 2025 to January 2026.. All dates are Sundays at 1 pm on weekends that do not conflict with the Baha’i Learning Center activities.\n\n\nApril 6\nMay 18\nJune 22\nJuly 27\nAugust 24\nSeptember 21\nOctober 19\nNovember 16\nJanuary 4 – 2026.
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/little-pond-monthly-sunday-devotions-hosted-by-bill-bridget-george-1-3-p-m-at-little-pond-nazareth-click-here-for-details-2-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032642
CREATED:20250503T191607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T014117Z
UID:10002377-1750446000-1750449600@www.bahailv.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Baha'i Basics.  An online introduction to the Baha'i Faith followed by discussion and Q&A.  Click here for details.
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\,\n\n \nIntroduction to the Baha’i Faith and discussions and Q&A following the introduction.  This is being held the second Friday of each month from 7-8 p.m. An email reminder with the Zoom link information will be emailed each month.   \n \nThis Fireside chat will feature a brief introduction to the Baha’i Teachings on the importance of religion and spirituality in creating harmony among the diverse nations\, races and religions of the world.  After the presentation there will be opportunity for questions and discussion by the participants.  This meeting is open to all.  Please invite friends and anyone who you think would be interested in learning about this topic.
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/monthly-bahai-basics-an-online-introduction-to-the-bahai-faith-followed-by-discussion-and-qa-click-here-for-details/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032642
CREATED:20240701T181004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T034305Z
UID:10002379-1749582000-1749589200@www.bahailv.org
SUMMARY:Baha'i Monthly Firesides - organized by Roseann Bowerman & Bill & Bridget George.  Click here for details.
DESCRIPTION:  \nFor everyone interested in learning more about the Baha’i Faith\, \nMonthly Tuesdays at 7 p.m. \nAt the home of Roseann Bowerman: \nPhone: 610 704 0026 \nemail: rb04@Lehigh.edu
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/bahai-monthly-firesides-organized-by-roseann-bowerman-bill-bridget-george-click-here-for-details-2-2-2-2/2025-06-10/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032642
CREATED:20240614T190954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T224342Z
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SUMMARY:Feast of Nur (Light). WEDNESDAY\, JUNE 4TH AT 6:00 pm   Hosted by the Lawrence family.   Click here for details.
DESCRIPTION: \nLaura and Henry Lawrence warmly invite you to the Feast of Nur (Light) at their home \n \nWEDNESDAY\, JUNE 4TH AT 6:00 pm  \n \nLIGHT dinner will be provided – For vegetarians too! 😉 (Dinner 6:00 PM Feast 6:30)\n \nAddress was emailed to the friends directly.\n \nFor friends who are not able to attend in person\, a zoom link was emailed to friends directly.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWarmest regards\,\n\n\nLaura and Henry  ( 484 ) 934 1504.
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/feast-of-nur-light-host-tbd-click-here-for-details-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032642
CREATED:20250410T024637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T024637Z
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SUMMARY:Community Building Conference Save-The-Date-May 31st\, 2025.  Program 9:00 AM. till 4:00 PM.
DESCRIPTION:Lehigh Valley Community Building Conference\n\n\n\n\n \nDearest Friends:\n \nPlease join us for a day of fun\, learning and community building. We can build a better world when we focus our thoughts and actions on peace\, unity and service to mankind for our generation and the next generation to come. Please save the date for our upcoming Community Building Conference: \nMay 31st\, 2025 \nProgram 9:00 AM till 4:00 PM \nDinner\, Arts\, and Socializing 4:00 PM-7:00 PM \nCheck in begins at 9:00 AM followed by program at 9:30 AM  \nWe want to invite all friends\, and friends of friends to this amazing gathering. Families and everyone of all ages are welcome! \nThe purpose of the conference is to share Baha’u’llah’s world-embracing vision\, through prayers\, songs\, arts\, and group discussions. \nPlease register at one of the links below \n                                                            https://forms.gle/cRVZDecMLVT6xfB67
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/community-building-conference-save-the-date-may-31st-2025-program-900-am-till-400-pm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032642
CREATED:20250503T185523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T185524Z
UID:10002301-1748631600-1748635200@www.bahailv.org
SUMMARY:Bi-weekly Friday night devotional/Study Circle in person or via Zoom.  Click here for details.
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nPlease join our Bi-weekly Friday night devotional/Study Circle in-person or via Zoom.\n\n\n\n\nTopic: varies each time7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada).\n\nZoom link was directly emailed to friends\, however for direct zoom link to the devotions contact Shirin Khalighi: khalighi1@aol.com OR Gladys Nay: gladandlou@msn.com
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/bi-weekly-friday-night-devotional-study-circle-in-person-or-via-zoom-click-here-for-details-4-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T040000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032642
CREATED:20250515T155702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T160849Z
UID:10002386-1748401200-1748404800@www.bahailv.org
SUMMARY:Observation for the Ascension of Baha'u'llah.  Click here for details.-
DESCRIPTION:The Ascension of ‘Bahá’u’lláh is a holy day that commemorates the death of Bahá’u’lláh. It is observed on 13 ‘Aẓamat (28 or 29 May). Work is suspended on this day. The typical observance consists of devotional readings and is held at 3:00 AM\, as Bahá’u’lláh passed away about 3:00 AM on 29 May\, 1892.
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/observation-for-the-ascension-of-bahaullah-click-here-for-details/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032642
CREATED:20250503T190231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T190231Z
UID:10002376-1748026800-1748030400@www.bahailv.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Baha'i Basics.  An online introduction to the Bahai Faith followed by discussions and Q&A.  Click here for details.
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\,\n\n \nIntroduction to the Baha’i Faith and discussions and Q&A following the introduction.  This is being held the second Friday of each month from 7-8 p.m. An email reminder with the Zoom link information will be emailed each month.   \n \nThis Fireside chat will feature a brief introduction to the Baha’i Teachings on the importance of religion and spirituality in creating harmony among the diverse nations\, races and religions of the world.  After the presentation there will be opportunity for questions and discussion by the participants.  This meeting is open to all.  Please invite friends and anyone who you think would be interested in learning about this topic.
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/monthly-bahai-basics-an-online-introduction-to-the-bahai-faith-followed-by-discussions-and-qa-click-here-for-details-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T222900
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T230000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032642
CREATED:20250508T180915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T205232Z
UID:10002383-1747952940-1747954800@www.bahailv.org
SUMMARY:Observation for the Declaration of the Bab - 2 hours 11 mins after sunset on May 22.  Hosted by Tammy Kita.  Click here for directions.
DESCRIPTION:Declaration of the Báb\n\n\n\n\nCelebration to be hosted by Tammy Kita.  Details to folow shortly.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: Thu\, May 22\, 2025 2 hrs.11 mins after sunset – sunset Fri\, May 23\, 2025
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/observation-for-the-declaration-of-the-bab-host-tbd-click-here-for-directions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032642
CREATED:20250428T012839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T013007Z
UID:10002354-1747593000-1747600200@www.bahailv.org
SUMMARY:Little Pond monthly Sunday devotions hosted by Bill & Bridget George. 6:30 p.m. at Little Pond\, Nazareth.  Click here for details.
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\,\n \nAs always\, the Devotional program will be followed by refreshments and discussion. It helps us to know if you are coming\, so please respond to bridgetgeorge9@gmail.com.\n \nWe do hope you will join us\, and of course you are welcome to forward this invitation to your friends.\nDirections to Little Pond can be found on our website\, https://littlepond.org/\n\n \nWe also thought it would be helpful to let you know the dates of the Little Pond Devotionals  April 2025 to January 2026.. All dates are Sundays at 1 pm on weekends that do not conflict with the Baha’i Learning Center activities.\n\n\nApril 6\nMay 18\nJune 22\nJuly 27\nAugust 24\nSeptember 21\nOctober 19\nNovember 16\nJanuary 4 – 2026.
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/little-pond-monthly-sunday-devotions-hosted-by-bill-bridget-george-1-3-p-m-at-little-pond-nazareth-click-here-for-details-4-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032642
CREATED:20250419T175121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T175121Z
UID:10001940-1747562400-1747569600@www.bahailv.org
SUMMARY:Bahai Learning Center in Allentown (Lehigh Valley Center for Sight\, 1739 Fairmont Street\, Allentown 18104). Click here for details.
DESCRIPTION:Dear loved Friends\,\n \nWe are very excited to announce the start of another season of learning\, devotions\, and fellowship at the Bahá’í Learning Center in Allentown ( Lehigh Valley Center for Sight\, 1739 Fairmont Street\, Allentown 18104 ) every other Sunday 10 AM to 12 PM starting on September 29. There will be children and adult classes – All are welcome and feel free to bring family and friends. You are welcome to attend all or come to as many sessions that you are able.  A Zoom link will be provided for friends who wish to join online.\nYou can find the schedule on the Lehigh Valley Bahá’í Community Calendar: www.bahailv.org. Please contact Houman Ahdieh for further information and directions; houmanahdieh@yahoo.com 610-737-3938. \n \nWe very much look forward to seeing you soon!\n\n \nWith kind regards\,\n \nHouman Ahdieh\nBahá’í Learning Center Planning Committee
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/bahai-learning-center-8-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032642
CREATED:20240614T190625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T005238Z
UID:10001810-1747420200-1747429200@www.bahailv.org
SUMMARY:Feast of Azamat (Grandeur). Hosted by Naysan & Alaleh Sabet.  Click here for details.
DESCRIPTION:Hosts – Naysan & Alaleh Sabet. \nNaysan & Alaleh warmly invite you to the Feast of Azamat (Grandeur) –  Friday May 16th @6:30 PM at their home.\n\nPlease refer to email directly shared with friends for address and phone number.
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/feast-of-azamat-grandeur-host-tbd-click-here-for-details-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032642
CREATED:20240701T181004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T034305Z
UID:10002378-1747162800-1747170000@www.bahailv.org
SUMMARY:Baha'i Monthly Firesides - organized by Roseann Bowerman & Bill & Bridget George.  Click here for details.
DESCRIPTION:  \nFor everyone interested in learning more about the Baha’i Faith\, \nMonthly Tuesdays at 7 p.m. \nAt the home of Roseann Bowerman: \nPhone: 610 704 0026 \nemail: rb04@Lehigh.edu
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/bahai-monthly-firesides-organized-by-roseann-bowerman-bill-bridget-george-click-here-for-details-2-2-2-2/2025-05-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032642
CREATED:20250430T182408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T182617Z
UID:10002375-1746268200-1746277200@www.bahailv.org
SUMMARY:Cluster Gathering - this Saturday May 3\, at 10:30 am hosted by Houman Ahdieh at the Baha'i Learning Center.  Click here for details.
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\,\n \nOn behalf of the Area Teaching Committee\, we apologize for sending this message about our next Cluster Gathering with such short notice.\nHouman has graciously offered to host the meeting that should have been last week this coming weekend:\nSaturday May 3\, 10:30am – 12:30pm at the Baha’i Learning Center (Lehigh Valley Center for Sight\, 1739 Fairmont Street\, Allentown 18104)\n \nAmidst all the wonderful local and national Ridvan gatherings\, the beautiful Feast of Jamal at Hong and Sally’s home\, the amazing formation of the Bethelehm/Bethlehem Township Assembly\, and the excellent efforts of the new team preparing for the May 30 Conference\, we completely forgot about the next cycle for the Reflection Gathering.\n \nWe do hope you will join us this Saturday as we reflect with gratitude on all that has been happening and look forward to everything we hope to accomplish in the next cycle with the help of all the members of our growing and vibrant Cluster.\n \n\nThe link for the Cluster Reflection was emailed to the friends directly.\n \nWith loving Baha’i greetings\,\n\n \nHouman Ahdieh\, Anne Bivans\, Shirin Khalighi\, Bridget Goerge\, and Laura Lawrence
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/cluster-gathering-this-saturday-may-3-at-1030-am-hosted-by-houman-ahdieh-at-the-bahai-learning-center/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032642
CREATED:20240611T161549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T214917Z
UID:10001806-1746126000-1746135000@www.bahailv.org
SUMMARY:12th day of Ridvan celebrations. Hosted by Jamal and Shirin Yazdani\,  Thursday evening\, May 1 at 7 PM at their home.
DESCRIPTION:Share the glorious season of Ridvan \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nby joining the Lehigh Valley Bahai Community  \nat these upcoming holy day events \n  \n \nThe celebration of Ridvan commemorates : Baha’u’llah’s stay in the Garden of Ridván in Baghdad in 1863  \nwhere he declared his mission as a Manifestation of God. \n\n12th day of Ridvan \nHosted by Jamal and Shirin Yazdani\, \nThursday evening\, May 1 at 7 PM \n202 Cherry Court \nNazareth\, PA 18064 \n \n\n*Bring only your radiant selves; refreshments will be provided after the program.
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/12th-day-of-ridvan-celebrations-host-tbd-click-here-for-details/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032642
CREATED:20240611T161324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T213859Z
UID:10001805-1745866800-1745870400@www.bahailv.org
SUMMARY:9th day of Ridvan celebrations. Hosted by Eme Ekpe-Enyosiobi  Monday evening\,  April 28th at 7:00 PM  Held via Zoom.
DESCRIPTION:Share the glorious season of Ridvan \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nby joining the Lehigh Valley Bahai Community  \nat these upcoming holy day events \n  \n \nThe celebration of Ridvan commemorates : Baha’u’llah’s stay in the Garden of Ridván in Baghdad in 1863  \nwhere he declared his mission as a Manifestation of God. \n\n9th Day of Ridvan \n\nHosted by Eme Ekpe-Enyosiobi \nMonday evening\,  April 28th at 7:00 PM \nHeld via Zoom ( Zoom link was emailed to the friends directly) \n \n\n*Bring your spirit of devotion\, smiles\, and a fully charged device
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/9th-day-of-ridvan-celebrations-host-tbd-click-here-for-details/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032642
CREATED:20240614T185807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T185458Z
UID:10001809-1745762400-1745773200@www.bahailv.org
SUMMARY:Feast of Jamal (Beauty). Hosted by Hong & Sally Foo. Sunday\, April 27\, 2025\, at 2:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Foo Family.  Contact:  484 238 0409. \n  \n\nLoving greetings to you\, dear friends! \n  \nHong and I are happy\, and honored\, to host the coming Feast of Jamal/Beauty on Sunday\, April 27\, 2025 at our home. This will be an in person Feast only\, there will be no Zoom option.   We warmly invite you to come and join us.  \n  \n                        Date:  Sunday\, April 27\, 2025 \n                        Time:  2:00PM ( Address was emailed to the friends directly ) \nDinner will be served after the program.  We ask that you let us know if you are coming\, via email:  siewkian2003@yahoo.com.  The reason is so that I can estimate the quantity of food I need to prepare.  Thank you! \n  \n  Beauty \n It is natural for the heart and spirit to take pleasure and enjoyment in all things \n            that show forth symmetry\, harmony\, and perfection. For instance: a beautiful house\, \n            a well-designed garden\, a symmetrical line\, a graceful motion\, a well written book\,\n           pleasing garments.  All things that have in themselves grace or beauty are pleasing\n            to the heart and spirit.  What is music? It is a combination of harmonious sounds. \n            What is poetry? It is a symmetrical collection of words. Therefore\, they are pleasing        \n             through harmony and rhythm. Poetry is much more effective and complete than prose.\n            It stirs more deeply\, for it is of a finer composition. \n  \n            …‘Abdu’l-Bahá\, A Brief Account of My Visit to Accá\, p. 11-14\n\n \n \nLove\,\nHong and Sally Foo
URL:https://www.bahailv.org/event/feast-of-jamal-beauty-host-tbd/
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