THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY CAMELOT FOR CHILDREN, INC., Allentown needs volunteers to help wrap gifts at gift wrap booths at the Lehigh Valley Mall or at Sands Outlets in Bethlehem now through 12/24. Make this a fun event with your family, friends, and co-workers. Spread Holiday Cheer while you wrap presents [...]
Meals on Wheels of Northampton County serves up its Celtic Ale Cheddar Soup during Souper Bowl 2014. Photo is by Joe Ledva Back again for its eighth serving, ArtsQuest’s annual Souper Bowl fundraiser will be more delicious than ever when it returns Jan. 28. The Souper Bowl starts at 11 a.m. with the [...]
Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley (HFHLV), a regional provider of homes for hardworking families, is pleased to announce the hiring of Holly Edinger as its new Executive Director. Jessica Elliott, the Director of Operations, served capably and well as Interim Executive Director ensuring organizational stability during the transition. Under Jess’s leadership, with strong [...]
New culinary event pairs region’s beers, wines and spirits with creative cuisine for an unforgettable holiday experience This holiday season, the Three Wise Men arrive early, bearing gifts of the culinary kind, as the nonprofit ArtsQuest partners with some of the region’s premier wine, beer and spirit makers for the first “Three Wise Men” event [...]
THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, Greater Lehigh Valley needs volunteers (age 21+) to step up to the "wheel" and drive cancer patients to scheduled treatments. "Road to Recovery" drivers must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, a reliable vehicle and proof of insurance, complete a background check [...]
The National Museum of Industrial History is kicking off the holiday season with a special train display and events highlighting the history of railways in the region. From December 10th through December 31st the Museum will host a large display of 1/2” scale model railroad stations featuring Phillipsburg, West Portal, Easton, Freemansburg, and Bethlehem as [...]
Children’s Library Opens in Zambia Judith’s Reading Room, a local literacy nonprofit organization founded in 2010 recently announced that it opened its 95th library in the world in its 18th country. The Mukwashi Trust School, serving 385 children in grades Pre-K through 9th, near Lusaka, Zambia is the latest recipient of a custom, hand-picked collection [...]
Photo by KYW-CBS Channel 3 Whether you prefer wagging tails or warm hearts, Lehigh Valley Mall shoppers are in for a treat! This Sunday, December 4th, join the Mall as they bring back two cherished holiday events: Caring Santa and Pet Photo Night. That morning from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., children with [...]
Make your holiday sweeter than ever with a trip to see St. Nick and the Just Born Quality Confections PEEPS® Chick Mascot at Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem this year. For two days only - Dec. 3 and 10 - the PEEPS® Chick will make appearances at the holiday marketplace, located at PNC Plaza at SteelStacks, from 12-4 [...]
This winter will get off to a hot start at SteelStacks, when singer-songwriter Martin Sexton and the popular Rob Stoneback Big Band perform at the ArtsQuest Center’s Musikfest Café presented by Yuengling this December. Tickets for the shows are on sale at www.steelstacks.org and 610-332-3378. On Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m., the Musikfest Café is pleased [...]
