It’s the most magical time of year here in Emmaus! Emmaus Kicks off their Old Fashioned Christmas on Dec 3
Join the Borough of Emmaus and Emmaus Main Street Partners the first Saturday in December, December 3rd, 2022
Old Fashioned Christmas in the Emmaus Triangle!
The Cheers Drinking Trail, sponsored by Kleckner & Sons Appliances & Electronics and ServPro of Allentown & Western Lehigh County, will run from 12-5pm.
Adult-Only Cheers Drinking Trail
This annual adult-only event takes passport holders from business to business throughout the Borough to taste sample-size alcoholic beverages or mocktails from various shops.
The purpose of this event is for our community to learn about the local businesses and shop small and local for the holiday season.
Guests are encouraged to shop when they stop in to get their sample.
Tickets can be purchased on EventBrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/emmaus-main-street-partners-holiday-cheers-trail-tickets-445982594947.
Passport pickup will be Saturday December 3 from 12- 2pm at Kleckner & Sons Electronics & Appliances, 575 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA 18049.
Guests are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets ahead of time as they might sell out before the day of the event and therefore no day-of tickets can be guaranteed.
The following businesses participating in the Cheers Trail:
Yergey Brewing, Emmaus Historical Society, Kleckner & Sons, Soul Sisters, House Splendid, Cottage and Bloom, FD Market, Better Homes & Gardens, Amber Connection, Handmade Mystic, Deca Salon, Volpe’s, Nowhere Coffee Co, David’s Italian Market, Morty’s Steaks and Subs, Lazy Hound Consignment, Emmaus Drug Store, Lifestyle Barber Shop, Emmaus Run Inn, and Mid Atlantic Technology Professionals (located at B&B Pools).
FREE showing of the Grinch (2018) at the Emmaus Theater
At 2:30pm, there will be a FREE showing of the Grinch (2018) at the Emmaus Theater, sponsored by Edward Jones on the Triangle, Jeff McElhaney and Curb Appeal Detail.
Edward Jones will be collecting food donations for the Emmaus Food Pantry. From 4-7pm there will be kids’ activities on the Triangle including letters to Santa with Emmaus Rotary Club, coloring books, crafts, and more. Adult beverages will be available for purchase thanks to Yergey Brewing, Triple Sun Spirits, Funk Brewing, and Five Maidens Cider. Other vendors set up on the Triangle include: Cub Scout Pack 25, Bethel Bible Fellowship Church, Curb Appeal Detail, Kelly Auto Group, Seven Generations Charter School and Emmaus Rotary Club.
Santa arrives on the Triangle
Do you hear sleigh bells?! Santa arrives on the Triangle via a firetruck at 5pm!
Pictures with Santa will be available from 5-7pm, photos courtesy of Wesley Works Photography. We don’t know which of the eight reindeer will join us on the Triangle, but Santa will send some of his sleigh ride team for us to meet before he takes flight Christmas Eve! There will also be an ice carver creating magical sculptures for Old Fashioned Christmas!
Executive Vice President of Affiliated Chambers with the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Jessica O’Donnell-Gower shares her excitement, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we are ready to bring the Holiday Cheer to Emmaus! We, the Chamber, also known as the Holiday Helpers, are ready to bring our community together and shine a spotlight even brighter on all things local. Our local business community love being a part of the celebration whether a stop on the Cheers Trail or sponsoring a fun aspect of the all-day festivities like hot chocolate, candy canes or the reindeer flying in from the North Pole. We are ready to celebrate the most magical time of year in Emmaus!”
Like the Emmaus Farmers Market, part of South 4th Street, before Railroad and Main Street, where guests park for the businesses or park, will be closed from 2-8pm on Saturday December 3, 2022. Restrooms for vendors, performers, attendees, and guests are available in the parking lot behind Morty’s Steaks and Subs.
The Candy Cane Lane Trail is BACK! The Historic Sites of Emmaus will have kids’ activities! Stops on the Candy Cane Lane Trail include Bethel Bible Fellowship Church, Emmaus Historical Society, Emmaus Public Library, Knauss, 1803 House, Shelter House. The Candy Cane Lane Trail will be from 12pm- 4pm on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Our 5th grade friends from Seven Generations Charter School will be greeting our Candy Cane Lane Trail participants in historic colonial garments!
Schedule of Events:
12-4p Candy Cane Lane Trail
12-5pm Cheers Trail
2:30pm FREE Showing of the Grinch (2018) at the Emmaus Theater
4-7pm Kids’ Activities in the Triangle
5pm Santa & Mrs. Claus Arrival
5- 5:45pm Lower Macungie Middle School Cadence Choir
6pm Tree Lighting
6:15- 7pm Seven Generations Charter School 4th Grade Choir
Thank you to the Emmaus Main Street Partners board, the Emmaus Borough Council and Emmaus Public Works for their support for this event. A special thank you to our committee as well: Co-Chairs Rick Zayaitz and Dale Culton and committee members Michael Irwin, Marlea McAdoo, Sean McIntyre, and Karri Schreppel.
For more information, please visit the Emmaus Main Street Partners Old Fashioned Christmas Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/events/601665531653646/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%7D]%7D
When: Saturday, December 3, 2022- Various Times Throughout the Day
Where: Emmaus Triangle, Emmaus PA
Sponsors:
Presenting- Kelly Auto Group
Cheers Trail- Servpro of Allentown & Western Lehigh and Kleckner & Sons
Santa & Mrs. Claus- EF Butz Insurance, Service Electric Cable TV & Communications and Spackleman
Reindeer- Schantz Funeral Home
Entertainment- Burkholder’s HVAC, Wehrung’s
Snow- Gross McGinley & Service Electric Cable TV & Communications
Hot Chocolate Kit- Seven Generations Charter School
Tree Lighting- New Tripoli Bank, Don Juan Mexican Grill, Jarrett Design LLC, Farmers Insurance JT Tsiousvaras & Truist
Sound- Wesley Works
Movie- Edward Jones in the Triangle & Curb Appeal Detail
Comfort Station- Ott Consulting, Patrick McNealis Insurance, QNB Bank & EnviroTech Pest Services
Media- Lehigh Valley Press
Photography- Alan Sylvestre Media
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE
Election Day 2024: Elixir Health and Wellness Offers Free Red Light and Compression Therapy to Encourage Voter Turnout on Election Day
Election Day 2024: Elixir Health and Wellness Offers Free Red Light and Compression Therapy to Encourage Voter Turnout on Election Day
ELIXIR Health and Wellness, Bethlehem’s premier destination for non-invasive, anti-aging therapies, is excited to announce a special Election Day initiative to promote community engagement and support voter turnout. On Tuesday, November 5th, all voters across the Lehigh Valley are invited to stop by Elixir Health and Wellness, located at 1021 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA, for a complimentary session of red light or compression therapy between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
“At Elixir Health and Wellness, we believe in the power of caring, both for the body and the community,” said Yuliya, owner of Elixir Health and Wellness.
“We’re thrilled to offer this special opportunity as a way to give back to our neighbors who make their voices heard on Election Day. Voting is one of the most impactful ways to shape our community, and we want to support everyone who takes the time to participate.”
To take advantage of this Election Day offer, individuals simply need to show proof of voting, such as an “I Voted” sticker. Those who voted early are welcome to participate as well. Elixir Health and Wellness will be open all day to provide red light and compression therapy sessions that can help rejuvenate individuals after casting a ballot.
For those registered near Elixir Health and Wellness, the nearest polling location is:
College Hill Moravian Church
72 W. Laurel St.
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Whether you’re looking for a wellness boost or a relaxing break, Elixir Health and Wellness invites the Bethlehem community to experience its renowned anti-aging therapies and celebrate the importance of civic engagement.
For more information about Elixir Health and Wellness and this Election Day event, please visit our website at www.elixirlv.com.
Lehigh Stunned by Sweet Innovation From America’s #1 Cookie Brand
Biggest Cookie Innovation Ever, Chips Ahoy Big Chewy Cookies! From America’s #1 Cookie Brand
The cookie experts at Chips Ahoy! are at it again – this time showing up bigger than ever before.
Chips Ahoy! Big Chewy Cookie
Introducing the Chips Ahoy! Big Chewy Cookie – an entirely new product line from America’s #1 chocolate chip cookie brand.
Chips Ahoy! Big Chewy Cookie
As the brand that is “Here for Happy,” this innovation from Chips Ahoy! brings cookie lovers an offering that is over three times the size of Chips Ahoy! Regular Chewy in an individually wrapped pack, making it the ideal go-to snack for splitting with a friend.
These new Chips Ahoy Big Chewy Cookies will up the ante in snack aisles and convenience stores across the country. Designed with Gen-Z Chips Ahoy! lovers in mind – this oversized treat is perfect for on-the-go snacking during their busy lives or to split with a friend.
Boasting chocolatey chips over four times larger than the iconic Chips Ahoy! Chewy cookie for a bigger, more chocolatey bite, the cookie itself clocks in with a diameter over three times the size, and will be available in three delicious flavors:
- Chips Ahoy! Big Chewy Cookie: Delivering classic Chips Ahoy! Chewy flavor now bigger and with the just the right amount of chocolatey chips to compliment the larger cookie and its soft-baked texture.
- Chips Ahoy! Big Chewy Cookie, Chocolatey Brownie: A decadent brownie-flavored base takes indulgence up a notch and delivers an extra chocolatey bite for even the biggest sweet-tooth.
- Chips Ahoy! Big Chewy Cookie, Chocolatey Caramel: Delicious caramel-flavored chips blend with the iconic sweetness of the Chips Ahoy! chocolatey chips to create a delicious mash-up of caramel and chocolatey flavors to deliver a big, indulgent bite.
“From our original cookies to our newest innovations, Chips Ahoy! fans have long enjoyed our iconic brand and mouthwatering flavors,” said Jen Levin, Senior Brand Manager for Chips Ahoy! US. “For over 60 years, Chips Ahoy! cookies have been the go-to cookie for chocolate chip cookie lovers of all ages. Now, with the launch of Chips Ahoy! Big Chewy Cookies, we’re excited to be their on-the-go cookie choice as well, offering indulgence and happiness in each big, delicious bite. And perhaps the best part of all? Their bigger size means you have enough Chips Ahoy! deliciousness to share with a friend!”
Chips Ahoy! Big Chewy Cookie will begin rolling out to retailers nationwide starting in October. Each 2.5 oz pack will be available for an SRP $2.29 at convenience stores. For more information on Chips Ahoy! Big Chewy Cookie, follow @chipsahoy on Instagram and @theofficialchipsahoy on TikTok to follow the latest Big Chewy Cookie news.
Lehigh Invaded with Scary-good whiskies this Halloween: J. Mattingly 1845 Welcomes Fall with New Whiskey Offerings
Scary-good whiskies this Halloween: J. Mattingly 1845 Welcomes Fall with New Whiskey Offerings
J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery is debuting scary-good whiskies this fall, with its first fall spiced Bourbon 31 Blended Bourbon and the ability to customize your own whiskey for your Halloween festivities through its J. Mattingly 1845 craft your bottle program.
Screenshot
Bourbon 31 Blended Bourbon is a play on the brand’s Bourbon 30 Bourbon brand and this limited-edition release was created for the Halloween season.
Bourbon 31 is a blend of three whiskies which have all undergone J. Mattingly 1845’s Double Staving™ process and the blend consists of 51 percent Bourbon, 29 percent Light Whiskey and 20 percent Rye Whiskey. Double Staving is a proprietary process used by J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery that gives the whiskey inside the barrels additional surface exposure to charred barrel staves to impart more flavor and color.
The Double Staved Classic Bourbon used in this blend has just scored a 96 from famed Whiskey Bible author Jim Murray.
The Bourbon 31 Blended Bourbon was created by J. Mattingly 1845’s team of expert blenders to reflect the flavors typically associated with fall. “When we blended these three whiskies, we were looking for a flavor profile that reflects flavors typically associated with fall, such as pumpkin and cinnamon while matching the light-hearted fun we’re having by changing the brand name from Bourbon 30 to Bourbon 31 to celebrate the Halloween season,” said Harry Richart, president, J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery.
Tasting notes for this bourbon describe it as having a nose of nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla and walnut, with the flavors of brown sugar, cinnamon, and fall baking spices on the palate. On the finish, pumpkin bread, baker’s chocolate and seasoned oak are prevalent.
Bourbon 31 is available online and at the J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery in Frankfort, KY. Suggested retail pricing is $60 for a 750 mL and it is 98 proof.
J. Mattingly 1845 Custom Whiskey Program is the “Choose Your Own Adventure” of the whiskey world by allowing the buyer to choose between double staved™ bourbon, light whiskey or rye whiskey recipes, select their bottle shape, customize their own label, and even choose their own wax color from every color of the rainbow! This program is available online and in person at the Distillery and can result in some frighteningly fun labels and Halloween-themed wax colors. Imagine expressing your innermost devilish (or angelic) thoughts on the bourbon bottle you give your favorite boo.
Pricing for the custom bottles start at $120 for a 750 mL bottle and shipping is available to 46 states.
About J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery
The Mattingly family has been synonymous with distilling in Kentucky for more than two centuries, having a hand in the development of at least nine separate distilleries in the Commonwealth.
It all started in 1845, with John Graves Mattingly’s first distillery in Marion County, Kentucky, Registered Distillery #2.
In 2010 Jeff Mattingly took up the family mantle and started his own craft bourbon business. Today, Jeff’s son Cameron has joined the team as Vice President of Production, continuing the legacy into the latest generation for J. Mattingly Distillery 1845 in Frankfort, Kentucky. Together father and son offer their proprietary double staving process as well as a custom bourbon blending experience unparalleled in the spirits industry, available on-site in Frankfort or online at https://jmattingly1845.com/build-a-bottle/
-
Visionistas by Design Wellness Boutique’s Feel The Love Mixer Thursday November 3rd
Visionistas by Design Wellness Boutique’s FEEL THE LOVE MIXER
Dr Lyz DeBoer, owner of Visionistas by Design Wellness Boutique in Nazareth, and the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce, invite you to a
“Feel the Love” mixer
This networking event is not your usual mixer. You will feel the love of Dr. Lyz, her team, and the space she has created at her beautiful facility located at 15 East Walnut Street in Nazareth.
Dr Lyz Deboer’s Visionistas by Design Wellness Boutique’s
Dr. Lyz will host a game show presentation for guest’s enjoyment, which will give a glimpse into what she and her team offer at Visionistas By Design Wellness Boutique.
This unique mixer will be held on Thursday evening, November 3rd from 5:30-7:30pm. Light refreshments will be served.
Guests will be able to meet and share information about their organization or business and connect to one another while enjoying the beauty of Visionistas by Design’s welcoming space and meeting Dr Lyz’s team.
Join them to learn more about the services offered at Visionistas by Design Wellness Boutique and experience how fun it can be to reach into our interpersonal dynamics. Come watch the fun as local leaders and business owners share their love stories in a friendly competition, which will highlight Dr Lyz’s passion for relationship coaching.
Nicole Miles, manager of the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce, is excited to be a part of highlighting Dr. Lyz’s practice:
“Dr. Lyz DeBoer exudes an open heartedness.
She is compassionate and eager to bring people together. Just meeting with her,
one can feel her enthusiasm and desire to help people heal.
We are lucky to have her in Nazareth where she has created a gorgeous and welcoming space for gatherings.
This event is going to be very fun and one to remember! I look forward to seeing many Chamber members and community members on November 3rd, just before the holiday season, which can often trigger many emotions as stress rises and interactions with others become more pronounced. It will be the perfect way to start November!”
Our host, Dr. Lyz DeBoer adds, “At Visionistas By Design, our motto is “LOVE Heals. We EMPOWER you to FLY!” We hope to see you at our “FEEL the LOVE” Mixer on November 3. Come and enjoy our lovely space, meet our team, learn about our health, wellness, and relationship services, and connect with us and other members of the community. We are so excited to feature our “Newlywed-ish Game”, where some of our favorite local leaders/business owners (and their partners at all stages of their love journeys) will answer questions about their love stories in a game of FUN and friendly competition! Let’s kick off the approaching holiday season with connection, laughter, and cheer! We can’t wait to see you!”
RSVP is not mandatory but would be helpful for event coordinators to adequately plan for a fun and enjoyable experience for all guests.
Register for the free at https://tinyurl.com/2hcw2pjv
Visit the Chamber Website for more details about the event at https://tinyurl.com/2yj8cfmy
Check out the Facebook event page here: https://fb.me/e/1QSFh5T10
When: Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 from 5:30-7:30p
Where: 15 East Walnut Street, Nazareth, PA 18064
Pricing Information: FREE
-
Lehigh Valley’s Top Halloween Events in 2022 (Updated)
October is here! Time for Lehigh Valley’s Top Halloween Events in 2022
There’s plenty of ways to celebrate the spooky season this year in the Lehigh Valley, from ghost stories and walking tours, to family friendly fun, and of course, some adult-level screams and scares.
We’re listing them all out for you, and updating them as we discover more.
Lehigh Valley’s Top Halloween Events in 2022
Bethlehem’s Death & Dying Cemetery Tour
Take a walk – if you dare – on Bethlehem’s historic cemetery tour!
Your certified, costumed guide will meet you inside the oldest building in Bethlehem, from the 1700s. Witness death and destruction. Then escape outdoors to hear the story of the Corpse House and more morbidity. End your tour at the oldest (and some say haunted) cemetery in the city
More info and tix: https://store.historicbethlehem.org/tickets-donations/
Nazareth’s Spooky Lantern-Led Historic Walking Tour
Head to Nazareth for a Spooky Lantern-Led Tour (October 21-22 & 28-29) which features ghost stories of Nazareth. Their costume-guided tour provides an overview of the historic city and the spookiest stories about the area.
More info and tix here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spooky-lantern-led-historic-nazareth-walking-tour-tickets-418063317637
Lehigh Valley’s Top Halloween Events in 2022
Hellertown’s Crystal Cave Ghost Lantern Tours
See Crystal Cave (October 14-15, 21-22 & 28-29) by a different light!
Experience the spooky, the sinister, the ghostly as this haunted cave. Their guides, dressed in Victorian clothing, reveal the unexplained and mysterious incidents that have occurred at the caves.
More info and tix here: https://crystalcavepa.com/events/
Downtown Bethlehem’s Historic Haunts of Downtown Bethlehem Ghost Tour
For a night of scares and thrills, take a journey into the past and the paranormal on Moravian Book Shop’s original candle-lit walking tour!
Learn the legends and lore of over a dozen locations, from ghostly soldiers, to a spirited songstress who continues to entertain. You’ll hear tales of unrequited love, ladies seeking justice, and spooks who have saved the day!
Tours run weekends throughout October.
For more information and tix: https://www.painns.com/events/bethlehem-historic-haunts-of-downtown-bethlehem-ghost-tours
Lehigh Valley’s Top Halloween Events in 2022
Easton’s Ghost Tours
This Halloween, things are getting Eerie in Easton!
Take a tour about murder, mischief, and misadventure in the Downtown Easton Historic District.
From a mobster’s murder to the witches of Hexenkopf Hill, Easton’s history is filled with dark tales of suspicious disappearances, strange coincidences (or are they?), and disastrous journeys.
This year’s tour features four new locations, as well as the return of six of their most popular stories.
For more information and tix: https://sigalmuseum.org/event/eerie-easton-walking-tours/
Easton’s Haunted Hugh Moore Park
Running October 20, 21, 27, 28
Enjoy an evening of spookery in the park.
A special Halloween ride on the Josiah White II canal boat, a ghost walk to the locktender’s house, ghost stories, hay ride and lots of fun activities and snacks.
For more information and tix: https://canals.org/events/haunted-hugh-moore-park
Dorney Park’s Great Pumpkin Fest
All fun and no fear for your family
Great Pumpkin Fest offers one-of-a-kind Halloween events for kids throughout the park! Located in Wildwater Kingdom, you’ll find family-friendly activities, games, play zones, costume contests, dance parties and more! Around every hay bale you can catch toe-tapping, live entertainment and grab a comfy seat to just kick back and take it all in.
Activities include: Daisy Hill Tractor Stomp, Charlie Brown’s Craft Corner, Peanuts character meet and greet.
For more information and tix: https://www.dorneypark.com/events/great-pumpkin-fest
Dorney Park’s Halloween Haunt is back!
Be scared and hold on tight. Hundreds of terrifying ghouls and ghosts soar into the park, all ready to turn your nightmares into reality.
Haunted mazes, scare zones, and live entertainment bring your blood to a boil at this not-for-kids event.
More info here: https://lehighvalley.flavrreport.com/dorney-park-halloween-haunt-sept-16-oct-29/
Hersheypark is preparing for A Spooky Season this year
Hersheypark’s “Dark Nights” will feature both scare zones and full haunted house experiences.
The event will include midways that transform from enchanting to unnerving with three Scare Zones, eerie to intense, included with a general admission ticket to Hersheypark Halloween.
Also included in Dark Nights are four horrifying haunted houses.
Besides the new haunted experiences, Hersheypark has extended its Halloween season to include seven weekends, starting on Sept. 17 and running until Oct. 30.
More info here; https://lehighvalley.flavrreport.com/hersheypark-anncs-new-2022-halloween-experiences/
Lehigh Valley Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo is a three weekend event!
October 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30
Trick-or-treat each day from 10AM-3:30PM at candy & treat stations throughout the Zoo!
Enjoy music and dancing with DJ Ray from Fling-a-Things from 12-2PM on the final weekend, October 29 and 30!
Plenty of themed crafts and activities plus pumpkin patch and more!
More information here: https://www.lvzoo.org/boo/
In Easton Crayola’s Screamin’ Green Hauntoween
This event is CHALK-full of spooky happenings: a themed scavenger hunt, spook-tastic crafts, character photo ops, and more!
All included with admission. Have a Screamin’ Green good time while exploring Crayola’s 29 creative attractions. Plus every weekend they host trick-or-treating.
September 24th-October 31st!
For more information: https://www.crayolaexperience.com/easton/things-to-do/screamin-green-hauntoween
Pocono’s Electrifying Jack O’ Lantern experience
This spooky season come out and experience the area’s coolest, most unique Halloween event.
Created for kids of all ages, this walk-through Jack O’ Lantern experience is sure to become a family tradition.
A family friendly walk through experience on the grounds of The West End fairgrounds, featuring thousands of hand-carved pumpkins displayed in a creative and artistic exhibit.
There’s nothing “scary” about it. Very family-friendly.
The average walk time to walk through is about 45 minutes, but you can take as long as you’d like – it’s ideal for the ‘gram, to stop and take pictures.
Warning: Tickets must be pre-purchased online. All tickets have a timed reservation entrance time, and no one will be admitted without a pre-purchased ticket. Children two and under are free.
For more information and tix: https://www.poconomountains.com/event/the-electrifying-jack-o-lantern-experience/20752/
-
Comedy Star John Mulaney: From Scratch at Wind Creek on July 30
Comedy Star John Mulaney: From Scratch at Wind Creek on July 30
Fans of the comedian are familiar with Mulaney’s past issues with drugs and alcohol. In 2014, Mulaney revealed he had been sober since September 2005.
Many of his past comedy specials have centered around the contradiction between Mulaney’s clean-cut professional appearance and his turbulent relationship with narcotics.
In 2020, Mulaney relapsed, developing an unhealthy relationship with substances including xanax, percocet, klonopin and cocaine, among other drugs, he said during the show. As a result of his addiction, his friends staged an intervention with him in December of 2020.
Mulaney was two hours late to the intervention, which he was told would be dinner at a friend’s house, because he had stopped at his drug dealer’s apartment after getting a haircut at Saturday Night Live. In a hilarious retelling of the story, Mulaney recounted how he walked into the “Emmy-Award winning” hair department high on cocaine, demanding a haircut despite not being the host of the show for the week.
The intervention, which was attended by 12 of Mulaney’s comedian friends, was a star-studded affair, including the likes of Seth Meyers, Bill Hader, Natasha Lyonne, Fred Armisen and Nick Kroll.
