Guacamole, Sangria and Elvis: Your Weekend

Looking for a way to keep busy in and around the Lehigh Valley this weekend? Here are a few suggestions: 

1. Check out the Dogs. The Lehigh Valley Kennel Club hosts its 37th Annual Canine Learning Experience at the Agri-plex in Allentown this weekend. You can bring your dog too! There will be a parade of dogs at 11 a.m. Saturday. There will be more than 40 breeds in exhibit and 30 vendor booths. Go here for the full list of events. Cost $8 on Saturday and $6 on Sunday. Kids under 12 are free. 

2. Celebrate Elvis' Birthday. Are you a fan of young '50s Elvis or '70s Vegas Elvis? You can celebrate both at 3 p.m. Sunday at the State Theatre in Easton. The Elvis Birthday Bash will feature Scot Bruce as the young Elvis, and Mike Albert playing Presley in his later years.  Tickets are $36-$41, and are available at the theater box office, by calling 1-800-999-STATE, 610-252-3132 or online at www.statetheatre.org.

3. Check out the Superbowl Sangria Taste-Off at 10 a.m. Saturday at Clover Hill Vineyards and Winery, 9850 Newtown Road, Breinigsville. You can sample two new recipes and cast your vote. Recipe cards will be available. Votes will be tallied Monday and the sangria winner will be announced on the Clover Hills Facebook and Twitter pages. 

4. Sew Valentines, at the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, 427 N. New St., Bethlehem. Your child can bring her favorite doll and learn to use yarn creatively by sewing a Valentine card. You can drop in from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission is free for children with paid adult pass. Reservations are recommended. Call 1-800-360-TOUR for more information or to make a reservation.

5. You be the judge. Taste test some top-of-the-line guacamole and cast your vote as to whose recipe is best. Vera Cruz Tavern, 3883 Main Road West, Vera Cruz, from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday. 

6. Learn the basics of paper cutting. The Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, 427 N. New St., Bethlehem, will host nationally recognized paper cutting artist Nancy Shelly in its Local Artist Spotlight workshop at 10 a.m. Friday morning. Registration is required (Class limited to 12 people). Cost is $25.00 for Historic Bethlehem members, $35.00 for non-members. Call 1-800-360-TOUR for reservations.