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Slatington Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Annual Tree Lighting December 1 in Greater Northern Lehigh

By Sasha Sinclair — 11 months ago

Slatington Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Annual Tree Lighting December 1 in Greater Northern Lehigh

The Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber, proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, is gearing up for a memorable 2023 holiday season!

The Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber, proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, is gearing up for a memorable 2023 holiday season with their annual tree lighting ceremony in Slatington, PA.

The event will take place on Friday, December 1, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 PM and is free and open to the public.

Prior to the event from 4:00-5:00 PM, attendees are encouraged to stop by the Slatington Library for stories with Mrs. Claus, before heading down to the festivities at Veterans Memorial Park (509 Main Street, Slatington), which kick off from 5-7 PM.

The event will feature festive holiday performances from Slatington Elementary School and Rhythm and Sole Dance Studio, as well as complimentary hot chocolate and popcorn for participants. Crafters, artisans and local businesses will host a vendor market to provide an opportunity for holiday shopping.

Buddy the Elf will make an appearance, as well as Santa Claus himself (arriving at 6:30 PM to light the tree).

Opportunities to take pictures with Santa will be available for those in attendance once the tree is lit.

“Each year, we kick off the holiday tree lighting season in Greater Northern Lehigh with this time-honored tradition in Slatington,”

Jessica O’Donnell-Gower

Executive Vice President of Affiliated Chambers for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.

“We’re forward to enjoying holiday festivities together as a community once again, and with the support of a vibrant business community.”

In addition to the Tree Lighting festivities, the event will also host a food drive that will benefit the Northern Lehigh Food Bank.

“The holidays remind us that the spirit of giving is alive and well, and the Chamber likes to ensure that we are helping others in the community,” said Kylie Adams-Weiss, Assistant Vice President of Affiliated Chambers for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce and liaison to the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce. “We’re hoping that by giving back to those in need, we can keep the holiday spirit thriving in Northern Lehigh.”

With inclement weather on the forecast for Friday, the Chamber will be watching weather closely to determine whether or not the event will be held or live-streamed on the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber’s Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/NorthernLehighChamber). An announcement will be made by the Chamber on Thursday should weather force a change in plans.

 

When: December 1, 2023 (5-7 PM)

Pricing Information: FREE

Sponsors (as of 11/28/2023):

Bechtel’s Pharmacy: Handwarmer Sponsor

Bob & Nancy Treskot: Hot Chocolate Sponsor

AF Boyer Hardware & Guns: Santa’s Helper Sponsor

Keystone Technology LLC: Santa’s Helper Sponsor

Nulton Diagnostics: Santa’s Helper Sponsor

Geoff Mosebach State Farm: Santa’s Helper Sponsor

Becky’s Drive-In: Supporting Sponsor

Rentschler Auto Group: Supporting Sponsor

Krysta Hankee Memorial Fund: Supporting Sponsor

The Neffs National Bank: Supporting Sponsor

Uptown Northampton Street Fair Returns for its 34th Year!
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Uptown Northampton Street Fair Returns Sept 9 for its 34th Year!

By Sasha Sinclair — 1 year ago

Uptown Northampton Street Fair Returns for its 34th Year!

The Northampton Area Chamber, proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce invites you to join the fun & festivities at Uptown Northampton Street Fair on September 9, 2022!

The 34th Annual Uptown Northampton returns to Main Street with a bang!

Uptown Northampton Street Fair Returns for its 34th Year!

With over 100 craft and business vendors, live music, food trucks, rock climbing, giveaways, and more, the street festival has all the elements to bring an enjoyable afternoon to Northampton, PA.

“The Greater Northampton Area Chamber is pleased to once again bring the Uptown Northampton Festival to the Borough of Northampton,”

said Jessica O’Donnell-Gower

EVP of Affiliated Chambers, Easton Initiatives and the Northern Tier for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.

“This year’s festival continues a time-honored tradition with some fun new twists – live music at the Gin Mill, a Mini Moos Petting Zoo – plus some traditional activities, like tours of the Roxy Theater. Not only does this event celebrate our local businesses, it brings new faces to the Borough. We look forward to a great event!”

The festival, which will feature over 100 vendors and food trucks, is returning on September 9th, 2023

The festival, which will feature over 100 vendors and food trucks, is returning on September 9th, 2023, and will feature rock climbing from LV Rocks, Touch-a-Truck , two beer tents from the Gin Mill and The Chamber (benefiting the GNACC Scholarship Fund) and other adult beverages from Triple Sun Spirits, Clever Girl Winery, Lucci Family Wines and Sleepy Cat Urban Winery. Tours of the Roxy Theater will be held throughout the day, and the Main Stage, located next to the Gin Mill, will feature demonstrations from 3D Dance (11-11:30 AM) and Elite Mixed Martial Arts (1:30-2 PM), and live music from Third Hand (11:30 AM-1:30 PM) and Trick Stacy (2:30-4 PM).

“Being a part of a time-honored tradition in Northampton

is not only important to us as an organization,

but to the volunteers and staff who make this festival come to fruition,”

Kate Hartney

Coordinator of Affiliated Chambers for the Greater Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Food trucks will also be present to provide great eats throughout the day. Participating trucks (as of August 29th) include: Mattie’s Strudel Haus, Mon & Mel’s Sweet Scoops, CurdZone, Island Expressions, Greek Street, Slide on By, Smokehouse Food Truck, Kalli Inc Sweet Treats Funnel Cakes, and Grub Night Food Truck.

This event would not be made possible without Greater Northampton Area businesses

This event would not be made possible without Greater Northampton Area businesses; participating sponsors include: Horwith Trucking (Entertainment Sponsor), The Gin Mill & Grille (Entertainment Sponsor), Holcim (Uptown Sponsor), Embassy Bank of the Lehigh Valley (Main Street Sponsor), Roxy Theater (Main Street Sponsor), Newhard Pharmacy (Main Street Sponsor), Foster Jewelers (Main Street Sponsor), A&M Service Center (Uptown Sponsor), Times News (Media Sponsor) and Livengood Excavators Inc. (Supporting Sponsor).

For more information, visit the Uptown Northampton webpage: https://www.lehighvalleychamber.org/uptownnorthampton

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North Whitehall Township Celebrates the Holiday Season with 2nd Annual Tree Lighting on Dec 11

By Contributor — 2 years ago

The Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber, proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, is gearing up for a memorable 2022 holiday season!

2nd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

in North Whitehall Township on December 11, 2022 from 5-7 PM.

The event will take place at the North Whitehall Township Building (3256 Levans Road, Coplay) and is free and open to the public.

Christmas is Coming to Emmaus! Kicking off with an 'Old Fashioned Christmas' on Dec 3

The event will feature various festive holiday performances, as well as hot chocolate and hotdogs from the Upper Lehigh Lions Club and food for purchase from Why Not Burgerz. Crafters, artisans and local businesses will host a vendor market to provide an opportunity for holiday shopping.

Christmas is Coming to Emmaus! Kicking off with an 'Old Fashioned Christmas' on Dec 3

The Grinch will make an appearance, as well as Santa Claus himself (arriving at 6:30 PM to light the tree).

“The Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber will

wrap up our tree lighting schedule in North Whitehall Township,”

said Jessica O’Donnell-Gower

Executive Vice President of Affiliated Chambers for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.

“In our second year, we’re excited to continue to grow this event thanks to the great partnership with North Whitehall Township, and spread the holiday spirit throughout the region.”

In addition to the Tree Lighting festivities, the event will also host a food drive that will benefit the Parkland CARES Food Pantry. “The holidays remind us that the spirit of giving is alive and well, and the Chamber likes to ensure that we are helping others in the community,” said Kylie Adams-Weiss, Assistant Vice President of Affiliated Chambers for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. “We’re hoping that by giving back to those in need, we can keep the holiday spirit thriving in Northern Lehigh.”

Opportunities to take pictures with Santa will be available for those in attendance once the tree is lit.

For more information on all events, please visit the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber’s Facebook page atwww.facebook.com/NorthernLehighChamber.

When: December 11, 2022 (5-7 PM)

Pricing Information: FREE

Sponsors (as of 11/8/2022):

Tree Lighting Sponsor: Heintzelman Funeral Homes

Santa’s Helper Sponsors: Keystone Technology LLC, The Neffs National Bank, Rentschler Auto, Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette

Supporting Sponsors: Bechtel’s Pharmacy

Greater Northern Lehigh Hosts 2nd Annual Northwestern Lehigh Tree Lighting at Ontelaunee Park on Dec 4
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Santa Claus is coming to New Tripoli PA – Greater Northern Lehigh Hosts 2nd Annual Lehigh Tree Lighting Dec 4

By Contributor — 2 years ago

Greater Northern Lehigh Hosts 2nd Annual Northwestern Lehigh Tree Lighting at Ontelaunee Park on Dec 4

Santa Claus is scheduled to return to New Tripoli a little early this year, kicking off the holiday season on December 4th in Ontelaunee Park!

Returning for its second year, the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Heidelberg and Lynn Townships and the Honey Done List Co. for the 2nd Annual Northwestern Lehigh Tree Lighting Ceremony.

“Last year’s inaugural event was a huge success,

and we could not be more pleased to be back at Ontelaunee for a second astounding year,”

said Kylie Adams-Weiss

Assistant Vice President of Affiliated Chambers for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.

“Our partnership with Heidelberg and Lynn Townships, as well as the entire Northwestern Lehigh community at large, has created a holiday celebration like no other.”

The event will take place on December 4, 2022 from 4:30-7:30 PM and is free and open to the public.

As in its first year, the event will feature festive holiday performances from Northwestern Lehigh and Weisenberg elementary school choruses and dance groups from Rhythm and Sole, with an expanded schedule to include Olivia & the New Life Drum Circle and the Ebenezer Church Choir Carolers.

Prior to the official start of the event, the Lynn-Heidelberg Historical Society will be open for tours of their buildings within Ontelaunee Park from 2:00-5:00 PM.

A vendor market will take place in the lower pavilion with crafters, nonprofits and local businesses with goods for sale for holiday shopping; the upper pavilion will host a variety of food samples (including soup samples from Curious Goods at the Bake Oven Inn, hotdogs and hot chocolate), giveaway items at the Chamber Booth, and a holiday DJ. Throughout the evening, attendees will have the opportunity to partake in cash pony rides (sponsored by Heintzelman Funeral Homes – Schnecksville and Venture Farms), as well as take photos with Frozen’s Elsa, Ana and Olaf. Santa Claus himself will make an appearance, too.

In addition to the Tree Lighting festivities, the event will also host a food drive.

“It is crucial that we open our hearts

to those in need all year long,”

said Jessica O’Donnell-Gower

Executive Vice President of Affiliated Chambers for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.

“The holidays remind us that the spirit of giving is alive and well, and the Chamber likes to ensure that we are helping others in the community.” This year’s food drive will collect canned goods and nonperishable items for the Lowhill Food Pantry.

“The Greater Northern Lehigh chamber has a long history of Christmas Tree Lighting events,” said Andy Gildner, Chair of the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce and owner of Keystone Technology LLC. “Last year’s inaugural event was an exciting success, and we look forward to continue to grow this tradition in Northwestern Lehigh.”

For a full schedule of events, please visit: http://ow.ly/GgJT50LxNk6.

For more information on all events, please visit the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NorthernLehighChamber.

To learn more about our presenting sponsor, the Honey Done List., visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HoneyDoneLst.

When: December 4, 2022 (4:30-7:30 PM)

Pricing Information: FREE

Sponsors: 

– Honey Done List Co., Presenting Sponsor

– Eight Oaks Farm Distillery, Tree Lighting Sponsor

– Heintzelman Funeral Homes, Pony Ride Sponsor

– New Tripoli Bank, Warm Hands Sponsor

– Keystone Technology LLC, Santa’s Helper Sponsor

– Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette, Santa’s Helper Sponsor

– Bechtel’s Pharmacy, Santa’s Helper Sponsor

– Krysta Hankee Memorial Fund, Supporting Sponsor

– The Neffs National Bank, Supporting Sponsor

– Lehigh Valley Press, Media Sponsor

– Valley View Farms Farms, Tree Sponsor

– PowerCo Inc., Lighting Sponsor

– Venture Farms, Pony Sponsor

Slatington Kicks Off the Holiday Season with tree lighting
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Slatington Kicks Off the Holiday Season with tree lighting, Santa and Mrs Claus, in Greater Northern Lehigh

By Sasha Sinclair — 2 years ago

Slatington Kicks Off the Holiday Season with tree lighting, Santa and Mrs Clause, your family’s favorite Frozen characters and more in Greater Northern Lehigh.

The Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber, proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, is gearing up for a memorable 2022 holiday season with their annual tree lighting ceremony in Slatington, PA.

The event will take place on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 PM and is free and open to the public.

Slatington Tree Lighting 2022

Slatington Tree Lighting 2022

Prior to the event from 4:00-5:00 PM, attendees are encouraged to stop by the Slatington Library for stories with Mrs. Claus, before heading down to the festivities at Veterans Memorial Park (509 Main Street, Slatington), which kick off from 5-7 PM.

The event will feature festive holiday performances from Rhythm and Sole Dance Studio, as well as complimentary hot chocolate and hotdogs for participants and a Candy Cane Hunt.

Food will be available for purchase from Why Not Burgerz, and crafters, artisans and local businesses will host a vendor market to provide an opportunity for holiday shopping. Frozen’s Elsa & Olaf will make an appearance, as well as Santa Claus himself (arriving at 6:30 PM to light the tree).

Slatington Kicks Off the Holiday Season with tree lighting

Slatington Kicks Off the Holiday Season with tree lighting

“This is a time-honored tradition in Northern Lehigh”

said Kylie Adams-Weiss,

…Assistant Vice President of Affiliated Chambers for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce…

“…After being distanced in 2020 and coming back in person in 2021, we’re looking to be fully back and enjoying holiday festivities together as a community in 2022.”

Slatington Kicks Off the Holiday Season with tree lighting

Slatington Kicks Off the Holiday Season with tree lighting

In addition to the Tree Lighting festivities, the event will also host a food drive that will benefit the Northern Lehigh Food Bank.

“The holidays remind us that the spirit of giving is alive and well,

and the Chamber likes to ensure that we are helping others in the community,”

said Jessica O’Donnell-Gower

Executive Vice President of Affiliated Chambers for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.

“We’re hoping that by giving back to those in need, we can keep the holiday spirit thriving in Northern Lehigh.”

Opportunities to take pictures with Santa will be available for those in attendance once the tree is lit.

For more information on all events, please visit the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NorthernLehighChamber.

When: December 2, 2022 (5-7 PM)

Pricing Information: FREE

Sponsors (as of 11/8/2022):

Tree Lighting Sponsor: Nulton Diagnostics

Warm Hands Sponsor: Bechtel’s Pharmacy

Santa’s Helper Sponsors: Keystone Technology LLC, Rentschler Auto, Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette

Supporting Sponsors: Krysta Hankee Memorial Fund, A F Boyer Hardware & Guns, The Neffs National Bank

No Tricks! Just TNo Tricks! Just Treats - Halloween Family Fun from Trunks in Upper Saucon Township Oct 23reats - Halloween Family Fun from Trunks in Upper Saucon Township Oct 23
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No Tricks! Just Treats – Halloween Family Fun from Trunks in Upper Saucon Township Oct 23

By Sasha Sinclair — 2 years ago

No Tricks! Just Treats – Halloween Family Fun from Trunks in Upper Saucon Township Oct 23

Gear up the kids for a local Trunk or Treat held by Upper Saucon Township & the Southern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce, proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.

From 1-3pm on Sunday October 23, 2022 children will be able to walk around the parking lot at Hopewell Park 4695 W Hopewell Rd, Center Valley, PA 18034 to visit trunks of local businesses and organizations to receive candy or goodies for free.

There will be a DJ on site to pump the tunes and celebrate the Halloween holiday – maybe even some dancin’ if the kids are feeling it!

Families can pose for pictures by our face-in-a-hole festive board and “How Tall This Fall” board. Travelin’ Hot Dogs and Mon & Mel’s Sweet Scoops will be on site selling food for families to purchase.

Organizations setting up include: SoLeHi Girl Scouts, Southern Lehigh Public Library, Mary Kay, St Lukes Pediatrics, Crime Victims Council of the LV, and more!

Thank you to our sponsors who helped make this day possible: Designing Wealth Management by Raymond James and Penn State Lehigh Valley.

Executive Vice President of Affiliated Chambers Jessica O’Donnell-Gower shares:

“The Chamber loves partnering with Upper Saucon Township

for these community events to help connect local businesses with residents of the area

who may want need and want their product and to do business with them.

It’s the perfect crossover of business and community!”

The Chamber is still accepting businesses/vendors/organizations interested in setting up to give candy or goodies away.

Please email AshleyL@LehighValleyChamber.org or call (610) 739-1273 for more information! Sponsorship opportunities are still available as well.

See the Facebook event page here.

When: Sunday October 23, 2022 from 1-3p

Where: Hopewell Park 4695 W Hopewell Rd, Center Valley, PA 18034

Pricing Information: FREE for community to attend

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