THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY COMMUNITY BIKE WORKS, Allentown needs “Earn-a-Bike” instructors for children ages 9-17. Volunteers will mentor and assist children in repairing bicycles. Commitment is one weeknight 6-8pm for 12 weeks. No experience necessary. Training provided. Call James Williams, 610-434-1140, james@communitybikeworks.org. FAMILIES FIRST, Pen Argyl needs Facilitators for high school [...]
Lehigh Valley Zoo is getting new residents in 2016, with the addition of two Masai giraffes. Giraffes are becoming overwhelmingly popular with zoo lovers. Beyond the unique frame, long neck and African heritage is an engaging animal. The Masai giraffes’ home at Lehigh Valley Zoo will feature opportunities for zoo guests to get up-close and [...]
Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley(HfHLV) announced the appointment of two officers to its Board of Directors and three new general members. Kelly Berfield will serve as the Board Chairman and Annette Drobil as the Vice Chairman. New Board members include Jane Long, Chris Porreca, and Bob Reinhardt. Kelly Berfield joined the HfHLV in [...]
This year the 20th Annual Easton Riverside Festival of the Arts is on September 17th and 18th 2016. It takes place in downtown Easton along the scenic river banks of the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers at Riverside and Scott Parks. RFA hosts approximately 70 juried artists and artisans who exhibit and sell their hand-made works. Thousands [...]
Girl Scout Cookies Inspire Area Chefs to Create Culinary Masterpieces Limoncello Cheesecake made with fresh berries and Girl Scout Lemonades®; thick, delicious brownies with bits of Thin Mints®; and decadent Dessert Sushi featuring Caramel deLites® are among the desserts and dishes guests can sample during the 2nd-annual Girl Scout Cookie Crunch Feb. 28, 1-3 p.m., [...]
THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY EQUI-LIBRIUM, INC., Nazareth, a non-profit organization that provides therapeutic horsemanship activities for people with disabilities, needs volunteers (18+ years) to help with on-going maintenance such as fence repair, brush and tree management, lawn mowing, and small building repair. Call Yvonne Darlington, 610-365-2266, volunteercoordinator@equi-librium.org. GRACEDALE NURSING HOME, Nazareth [...]
THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY, Allentown is recruiting for Special Events Volunteers to help plan several fund-raising events that take place throughout the year. Should be able to attend monthly meetings in the evening, have computer skills, planning skills, and organizational skills. Helping to implement all [...]
The Lehigh Valley Zoo invites you to a private family Valentine's Weekend Fundraiser to help bring giraffes to the Lehigh Valley. During each day of this fundraiser, admission to the Zoo will be exclusive to those attending the event. You'll get the usual Zoo experience, plus much more in our Bison Auditorium. The following is [...]
Chocolate! Flowers! Valentines! What says romance more than these? Tour the 1833 Mixsell House to learn the story of chocolate in the 19th century and the romantic language of flowers as you peruse a collection of period valentines and learn some fascinating facts about courtship in the Victorian Era. Josh Early Candies is partnering with [...]
THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY COMMUNITY BIKE WORKS, Allentown needs “Earn-a-Bike” instructors for children ages 9-17. Volunteers will mentor and assist children in repairing bicycles. Commitment is one weeknight 6-8pm for 12 weeks. No experience necessary. Training provided. Call James Williams, 610-434-1140, james@communitybikeworks.org. LEHIGH COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS, Allentown has several volunteer opportunities [...]
