Kittenpalooza, cat rescue nonprofit, returns to Purr Haus in Emmaus June 3-4
Kittenpalooza, a family friendly celebration and fundraiser for two of the Lehigh Valley’s hardest working small cat rescue nonprofits will return to Purr Haus in Emmaus on the weekend of June 3-4.
From 2pm til 5pm on Saturday, June 3 and 11am til 2pm on June 4, volunteers from Aunt Helen’s Cats in Need of Hellertown and Crazy Cat Chicks Rescue from Kunkletown will be on hand to introduce visitors to adoptable kittens and share information about cat rescue.
There will be a basket raffle and Purr Haus will provide complimentary refreshments and donate a portion of sales during the event.
Attendees can win a door prize by bringing a donation of kitten food, litter, KMR or other items. A full list of requested items can be found on Purr Haus’ Facebook page.
The event coincides with “kitten season,” the time of year when feral and stray cats are most likely to give birth. Many kittens fall prey to predators, parasites and car accidents and die before reaching si months of age.
“Kittens born outside suffer.”
said Purr Haus owner Laurie Mason
Schroeder.
“We need to support cat rescue volunteers who care for homeless kittens and work to decrease the feral cat population in the Lehigh Valley.”
Photos and videos are encouraged during the event.
Purr Haus, located at 27 S. 7th Street in Emmaus is Lehigh Valley’s only cat-themed boutique, offering “The Best Stuff for Cats and The People Who Love Them.”
They carry a carefully curated stock of products emphasizing brands that promote cat health and give back to the cat rescue community.
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Hellertown-Lower Saucon: Light Up Night 2024 Nov 29 Family Fun at Morris J. Dimmick Park
Hellertown-Lower Saucon: Light Up Night 2024 Nov 29 Family Fun at Morris J. Dimmick Park
The Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber, a proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, is thrilled to present the annual Light Up Night, happening on Friday, November 29, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Morris J. Dimmick Park (570 Durham Street, Hellertown). This hallmark event promises an evening full of holiday joy, delicious food, live entertainment, and a dazzling tree-lighting ceremony to kick off the festive season.
“Come join the jolly community spirit! We have great performances from the Saucon Valley Band and Choir to the local Cub Scouts Group #349, plus lots of tasty treats and gifts for everyone,” says Rod Long, Chairman of the Light Up Night committee. This year’s presenting sponsors are Mobile Technology Graphics and Bethlehem Landfill.
Event Highlights:
Light Up Night will feature something for everyone, from families looking to create cherished memories to adults enjoying seasonal beverages. Santa Claus will make a special appearance all the way from the North Pole with a few of his reindeer friends, and live entertainment from local organizations such as the Saucon Valley School District Band and Choir will keep spirits bright throughout the evening. There will be a live ice carving demonstration, free children’s activities and crafts, cash family wagon rides, special appearances from Mickey and Minnie Mouse, and so much more! Guests can shop for unique holiday gifts at vendor stalls and enjoy a variety of activities for all ages.
Make sure to stop by Chamber tent to pick up your Candy Cane Lane passport! This is the inaugural running of the trail, spanning from November 30th to December 7th encompassing your favorite businesses and restaurants in the area. Stop at each location and find the hiding Candy Cane, submit a completed passport to the Chamber to be entered into a raffle!
Food and Beverage Vendors:
This year’s event will include a mouthwatering lineup of food and drink vendors: Big Poppa’s Backyard BBQ, Cosmic Kettle Corn, Couchpota.doh, DonutNV, Fired Up Artisan Pizza, Hausman’s Fruit Farms, Nick and Noah’s, Race to Taste Curbside Grill, RK Mobile, and Tommy’s Italian Kitchen.
For those seeking seasonal drinks, Easton Wine Project, Five Maidens Cider Company, and Lost Tavern Brewing will serve a selection of wines, ciders, and craft brews. Please note: Patrons must be at least 21 years old to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.
Sponsors:
The success of Light Up Night is made possible by the generous support of local businesses and organizations, including:
- Host Sponsor: Borough of Hellertown
- Presenting Sponsors: Bethlehem Landfill, Mobile Technology Graphics
- Reindeer Sponsor: Heintzelman’s Funeral Home
- Santa’s Sleigh Sponsor: Ron Smith
- Candy Cane Sponsor: Sure Fix Remodeling
- Hot Chocolate and Cookies Sponsors: ASR Media/Fig Magazine, Creekview Veterinary Hospital, Hellertown Dental Group, Lindsay O. Albert, EA, Service Electric Cable TV & Communications
- Sleigh Supporting Sponsor: Jim Gardner, State Farm Agency
- Tractor Ride Sponsor: Steel Club
- Wagon Sponsor: Hausman Fruit Farms
- Comfort Station Sponsors: Carl Volkman & Sons HVAC, Dewey Fire Co.
- Warm Hands Sponsors: Truist, Saucon Valley Bikes
- Jolly Supporting Sponsors: Designing Wealth Management of Raymond James, Hellertown Veterinary Center
- Decoration Sponsors: Andy’s & Pennewell’s Flower Shop, JP Mascaro, Limon Authentic Turkish Kebap House, Lost River Caverns, Saucon Valley Karate Academy
- Apple Sponsor: Bechdolt Orchards
- Cookies Sponsor: GIANT Food Stores
- Cozy Corner Sponsor: Dewey Fire Co.
- Print Sponsor: FastSIGNS of Easton
This year’s Light Up Night is expected to draw thousands of attendees, making it the perfect opportunity to connect with neighbors, support local businesses, and celebrate the season. Admission is free and open to the public.
For more details, visit the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber website or contact the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber via email at AaronG@lehighvalleychamber.org.
Don’t miss this cherished tradition—let’s light up the night and welcome the holiday season together!
About the Chamber: The mission of The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is to improve the economy and quality of life in the Lehigh Valley Metropolitan Area. We accomplish this through business-to-business networking events and marketing products, affinity programs and exclusive, money saving member benefits, training programs, government affairs initiatives and public policy advocacy, and community development enterprises. With nearly 5,000 members who employ more than 200,000, the Chamber is the largest in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and in the top ten nationwide.
Thanksgiving in Lehigh Valley: the perfect stuffing bread DOES exist – and it’s… [recipe inside]
This Thanksgiving in the Lehigh Valley, the perfect stuffing bread DOES exist – and it’s brioche. As in St Pierre Brioche Thanksgiving Stuffing
No Thanksgiving spread is complete without a hearty stuffing. While add-ins are a matter of preference, choosing the right bread is crucial. One underrated choice is eggy, rich brioche – and with St Pierre Bakery, you don’t need to go to France to get it.
Thanks to its butter and egg content, St Pierre’s Brioche Loaf provides the perfect balance of crisp toastiness while remaining soft and creamy inside, while its lightly sweet flavor adds a decadent quality that can still lean savory. Attached below is an approachable recipe for stuffing allowing for all the craveable crunch for the whole family with minimal effort required.
St Pierre Brioche Thanksgiving Stuffing
By @BrandiMilloy
Ingredients
1 loaf St. Pierre Brioche Bread
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 medium onion, diced
3/4 cup celery, diced
3/4 cup carrots, diced
1 cup mushrooms, diced
2 large eggs
1 tbsp. fresh rosemary, chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme, just the leaves
1 tbsp. fresh sage, chopped
1 small apple (granny smith works well), peeled and diced
Salt and pepper
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 F. Cut brioche bread into 1” cubes and bake for about 10-15 minutes until toasted.
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Meanwhile, into a pot over medium high heat add butter until melted. Add onion, celery and carrots and cook until everything starts to soften, about 7 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Into a bowl whisk together the eggs, herbs, apples, mushrooms, and salt and pepper. Add your cooked vegetables and mix to combine.
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Pour mixture on top of toasted bread and stir to combine. Bake stuffing for about 45 minutes. If your stuffing starts to get too brown, cover until finished baking. Enjoy!
As America’s favorite brioche brand, St Pierre’s products are widely available via grocery stores nationwide as well as Walmart.
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.
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Three Oak Steakhouse Delivers: Big Flavor, Great Service, located in Easton PA
Three Oak Steakhouse delivers: big flavor, great service, located in Easton, PA
When you visit the Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, you ask everyone about where to find good food.
Every foodie I’ve met gets a twinkle in their eye when they mention Easton’s Three Oak Steakhouse.
So I was excited to try it.
Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley is growing. And so are the food choices. People are demanding quality, service and ambience.
Does Three Oak Steakhouse hold up to these very high standard?
On a recent visit, I tasted their cocktails, caesar salad, 20 oz dry-aged Kansas City Steak, and a mushroom side dish.
Three Oak Steakhouse’s Caesar salad
Cuisine
Are the ingredients fresh? Is your plate well-made?
Exceptionally well-done. A wide variety of steak and seafood with high-end side dishes. The cocktails are mixed well. Balanced. The wine list is diverse with mostly traditional choices (Hello California Cab) and a few Old World and enough brave picks that would make a NYC wino grin.
Three Oak Steakhouse medium rare 20 oz dry-aged Kansas City Steak
My Caesar was crisp, slightly indulgent with house-made dressing. My 20 oz dry-aged Kansas City Steak was cooked perfectly, seared with a slight crust that provided just enough crunch. The mushrooms were extra juicy and prepared well to compliment my dinner.
Ambience
The setting is steakhouse perfect. Dim lighting. Wood tones. A selection of bar seating, smaller tables (think date night) and large tables for friends or business. The rooftop bar is a pleasant surprise and a fun hangout.
Three Oak Steakhouse bar and ambience
Service
Much like you’d expect from a high-end steakhouse, the service is exceptional. Fast, very knowledgable and helpful without being too “needy”. All the wait staff kept their distance letting you enjoy your time and yet magically arrive just when you need them
The servers, bartenders and wait staff are anticipating your needs and often a few steps ahead of you.
Three Oak Steakhouse’s Old Fashioned
Hospitality
Does the restaurant deliver on the promise it makes to their customer?
Absolutely yes. Three Oak Steakhouse offers you an incredible night of excellent food and drink in a dramatic, cozy setting, with service that arrives just when you need them.
I can understand the smiles and starry eyes after my first visit. Three Oak Steakhouse is helping Easton and the Lehigh Valley establish themselves as an East Coast foodie destination.
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Summer Concert Series Goes Country, featuring Steel Creek Band on July 7
Summer Concert Series Goes Country featuring Steel Creek Band
Join Upper Saucon Township and the Southern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce for a FREE concert at Hopewell Park!
This edition of the Summer Concert Series will feature country artists, The Steel Creek Band!
This special country edition is just one of several of Upper Saucon Township’s Summer Concert Series with additional performances by Scott Marshall Band on July 21st and Craig Thatcher on August 25th.
The event begins at 6:00 PM and the music will start at 6:30; blankets, lawn chairs, etc. are all welcome!
Scott Marshall Band
Community goal is to have as much fun as possible, have a good night with our local community and enjoy a terrific night of music!
When asked about working on community events such as this:
“It’s great to see businesses and community members connect,
and what better way than through a shared experience of live music”.
Sarah Yost
Assistant Manager of the Southern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber is proud to partner alongside communities like Upper Saucon Township and businesses to inspire community camaraderie.
Thank you to Xfinity and other sponsors, JT Tsiouvaras at Farmers Insurance, Designing Wealth Management of Raymond James, G&T Auto Body, and Digital Outdoor Display for making Southern Lehigh’s Summer Concert Series at Hopewell Park happen!
Craig Thatcher
In addition to partnering with our sponsors, local businesses from our community will also be joining this event.
Food trucks Greek Street and PFG Pizza will be on-sight serving up delectable snack and dinner options, alongside Mon and Mel’s Ice Cream truck for dessert- so come hungry! A portion of all sales will go back to the Southern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce to support more events like this in the community.
For more information, please visit our local Chamber of Commerce event page
https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/UpperSaucon%20Township%20Summer%20Concert%20Series%20%20SLCC-838881/detailsGrab your lawn chairs and your cowboy boots and get ready to go country with The Chamber and Steel Creek Band!
Event Information:
When: Friday, July 7th, 2023, 6:00 PM EST
Where: Hopewell Park, 4695 West Hopewell Road, Center Valley, PA 18034
Pricing Information: Free and open to the public
Sponsors: Presenting Sponsor: Xfinity. Bronze Sponsor: Designing Wealth of Raymond James. Supporting Sponsors: JT at Farmers Insurance and G&T Auto Body. Marketing Sponsor: Digital Outdoor Display.
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Lehigh Valley’s Bethlehem named on Top 100 Best Places to Live in America
Lehigh Valley’s Bethlehem named on Top 100 Best Places to Live in America
Livability.com, a website ranking the nation’s most livable small and mid-sized cities, included Bethlehem on their prestigious list.
How was Bethlehem placed as one of the Best Places to Live in America
The curation is very selective, including factors such as economic stability, housing, amenities, infrastructure, demographics, social and civic capital, and health care.
Livability examines more than 2,300 small cities (population under 500,000) based on over 50 data points.
“If you’re a young person looking for a fresh start,
sick of living paycheck to paycheck due to insane rent prices and want to find a community that will welcome you with open arms,
this list is for you,”
Livability states in the report’s introduction released on July 19.
Bethlehem came in at No. 82 on the list while the No. 1 spot went to Madison, Wisconsin.
Other Pennsylvania cities to make the list were Pittsburgh, (at number 9) and State College (at number 85).
Does Bethlehem deserve to be Featured as one the Best Places to Live in America?
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is a special place. Known as the “Christmas City”, with top industries and sectors, restaurants and entertainment venues .
Also high-quality educational institutions, such as Lehigh University and Moravian University, and Northampton Community College’s Fowler Family Southside Center.
Bethlehem’s strong economy is hosted by manufacturing and related industries.
Diverse employers as Lehigh Heavy Forge, a legacy of Bethlehem Steel; and Bowery Farming, founded in December 2020.
Whether you’re starting your family, starting a new career or just ready for a peaceful change of pace, Bethlehem has lots to offer you from education, to healthcare, to fun for the whole family.
