Hunt for History at the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts Do you remember your first house? Use your memory or bring along a photo to work with on January 4th as you create your own acrylic painting of your very first house. Learn to mix acrylic paint colors and use several types of brush techniques [...]
Los Tres Reyes Magos (The Three Kings) are returning to SteelStacks Jan. 5, 3-7 p.m., to celebrate El Dia de los Reyes (Three Kings Day), a cherished religious and cultural tradition in many Latin American countries. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, [...]
ARTSQUEST’S CUPCAKE BOWL ON DEC. 28 SELLS OUT Limited Number of VIP Tickets Remain for Souper Bowl Fundraiser Jan. 25 Cupcake aficionados hoping to sample the amazing array of cupcakes at ArtsQuest’s annual Cupcake Bowl will have to wait until 2014 now that the popular fund-raising event Dec. 28 at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks is sold out. The [...]
THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES CENTER FOR VISION LOSS, Allentown is looking for volunteers to be “Annie’s Angels” to do home visits, read mail, and provide companionship. We also need Volunteer Drivers to drive customers to doctor appointments, shopping, or center activities. Hours are flexible and are determined by need. Training provided. Call Rita Lang, 610-433-6018, [...]
By Erin D'Amelio When you apply for a grant, any grant, you must accept that as soon as you submit the final copy, your next step is to wait. That dreaded delay in action that accompanies you everywhere, most annoyingly in conversations with others who ask you what your plans are after graduation. You smile [...]
Cedarbrook Resident Carmen Martinez Lutheran Home Care & Hospice, Inc., sponsored a two day pet therapy “Photos with Santa’s Jingle Dogs” event for the holidays at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Allentown for residents and their families to participate. A total of 119 Cedarbrook residents participated in the pet therapy photo sessions. A total [...]
By Erin D'Amelio Before we start talking about moving forward with Malaysia, let’s take a step back to see how I got the grant in the first place. Erin working with students in Madagascar So you may be wondering, why, of all the countries in the world, did I choose Malaysia? In my [...]
THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, Bethlehem needs drivers for their “Road to Recovery” program. Volunteers drive patients to and from cancer related appointments (chemotherapy and radiation) in Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas. Drivers must be 21 years of age, have a valid PA driver’s license, proof of insurance, safe driving record, clear background [...]
‘BREAKFAST WITH ST. NICHOLAS’ AT CHRISTKINDLMARKT BETHLEHEM DEC. 21 Families have an opportunity to enjoy a magical experience with St. Nicholas at Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem this Saturday. The event, set for Dec. 21, 9 a.m., will include a delicious hot breakfast buffet, photo with St. Nick, admission to Christkindlmarkt, goodie bag, arts & crafts and more. [...]
LISA MARIE PRESLEY, COWBOY JUNKIES, KEVIN DEVINE & BRIDGMAN|PACKER DANCE PERFORMANCE COMING TO STEELSTACKS Lisa Marie Presley, alt-country and roots rock band Cowboy Junkies, singer-songwriter Kevin Devine and a multimedia dance performance by acclaimed dance choreographers Art Bridgman and Myrna Packer are among the new shows announced for the ArtsQuest Center, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. [...]
