Help make a mosaic for Bethlehem's Maze Garden

Kate Cipolle of Bethlehem is shown in May, 2007, with Pratima Agrawal of Bethlehem Township looking over the log book she put together to manage the Maze garden in Bethlehem. The garden, once a flower garden, became unkept and overgrown until it was transformed into a flower and vegetable garden by a group called "Lehigh Valley Beyond Oil."

The Maze Garden in south Bethlehem is a real-life example of community members coming together to create something special. Volunteers have created and maintain the modest green space and garden that hosts events on South Third Street.

Now the youngest members of the community have a chance to put their stamp on the garden when Loly Reynolds leads a free children's mosaic workshop 2-4 p.m. Saturday.

''A-Maze-ing Mosaics'' is part of the Community Artists of Bethlehem's kids' series. Children will create a mosaic-covered podium that will be a permanent part of The Maze Garden and be used for lectures and ceremonies.

The workshop will include several workstations at which children can let their imaginations run wild as they create their own ''piece of the podium.''



Kids will be encouraged to make designs in the shapes of flowers and vegetables, keeping with the theme of gardening. Children also can bring found objects from home to create their own unique design.

No experience is necessary and all ages are welcome. Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Materials will be supplied, and all participants should wear clothes that can get messy. The event is free but donations are welcome.

Info: http://www.myspace.com/cabprojects .

HISTORY DAY AT THE FARM

Learn about the history and culture of the Lehigh Valley and Pocono region and tour a working 1800s farm during the all-new History Day 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 1000 Turkey Hill Road, Stroudsburg.

The farm, which re-creates a 19th century Pennsylvania German farmstead, will feature displays on local historical and cultural organizations such as the Slate Belt Heritage Center, Monroe County Historical Association and Moravian Historical Society of Bethlehem.

Children can take part in a historical scavenger hunt. Guides dressed in period costume will lead tours of the farmhouse, barn and other facilities. Meet the farm animals and discover how different life was for children in the 19th century.