Good morning, Allentown.

St. John’s U.C.C. of Emmaus held a chowder fundraiser on March 12 where volunteers prepared 400 containers for over 300 prepaid orders and unsold soups were donated to the local food bank.

The church invites the community to A Night at the Races at Alburtis Community Center on March 14.

Retired special forces soldier Mark Baylis was named a Lehigh Valley Red Cross Hero this week for his work supporting veterans at Paul's House in Monroe County (named for his friend, Major Paul Syverson) and leading VALOR Clinic Foundation programs that help veterans restart their lives.

Qdoba Mexican Eats is set to open its third location in the Lehigh Valley at the former Wawa drive-through at Trexler Business Center in Lower Macungie — the group expects a grand opening by fall.

Bethlehem’s Musikfest was named the best music festival in USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the fourth time in 2025, drawing nearly 1.45 million visitors and driving $121.4 million in local economic impact.

Willow Lane Elementary School staged Moana Jr. (directed by Stacy Albright) from Feb.

26 to Feb. 28. The student production featured key roles by Gray Murphy as Moana and Greya Scott as Maui, delighting local audiences.

The Salisbury Township School District Board met on March 4 to review a $150,000 fence for enclosing the middle school's turf field and plan a $1.9 million sod-turf renovation, with engineering interviews and door replacement at the high school scheduled for upcoming reviews and this summer.

At the March 9 meeting, the East Penn school board approved the 2026-2029 K-12 Guidance Plan, counseling curriculum, and new school calendar while honoring state champion field hockey and cross-country athletes.

The board discussed enrollment updates and set the next meeting for 7:30 p.m. March 23 in the administration building.

Voting for the 13th What's So Cool About Manufacturing contest (a student video contest) opens March 17 at 12:01 a.m. online and lasts until midnight March 18; middle school teams and the public can vote, with the winner announced on March 25 at Lehigh University's Stabler Athletic and Convocation Center.

Spirit Halloween’s Spirit of Children program donated $160,680 to Reilly Children’s Hospital, its largest ever gift for the Child Life Department (which uses the funds for toys and educational supplies to ease hospital visits) as leaders celebrated the donation at a check presentation ceremony.

Allentown's Coca-Cola Park is competing to be named Best Minor League Ballpark in USA Today 10BEST’s Readers’ Choice Awards as local fans are encouraged to vote until Monday, March 16 at 11:59 a.m. EDT — the home of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs draws support with its vibrant atmosphere.

March Hoops Championship Celebration

12:00 AM – 11:30 PM — Sports & Social Allentown — $100 fan gear gift card and food package for winning table — Celebrate March Madness with great food and prizes at your local hotspot.

West End St. Patrick’s 5K

12:00 – 1:20 PM — Brown Hall — Celebrate Irish culture with a festive racing spirit at the Lehigh Valley's fun 5K event.

Community Event: Unlock Your Rebate

10 AM – 1 PM — Allentown YMCA — Free entry — Discover if you qualify for property tax or rent rebates with the help of local organizations.

HARDY's COUNTRY! COUNTRY! TOUR

7-8:30 p.m. — PPL Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience HARDY's blend of grit and heart in his celebrated return to country roots.

Lehigh Valley Phantoms vs. Springfield Thunderbirds

7:05-8:05 p.m. — PPL Center — Ticket prices vary — Watch the thrilling showdown between the Phantoms and Thunderbirds in an exciting ice hockey match.

Tigers Jaw Concert

7-10 p.m. — Archer Music Hall — $52-$53 — Catch Tigers Jaw live in concert with last-minute tickets available.

Music Monday at Allentown Library

10-11 a.m. — Allentown Public Library — Free entry — Bring your littles for a fun music session in the Children’s Department.

Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins at Lehigh Valley Phantoms

7:05-8:05 p.m. — PPL Center — Ticket prices vary — Watch the exciting matchup between local hockey teams in the heart of Allentown.

StamperCon Allentown

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat — The Allentown Fairgrounds — $6.00 — Celebrate creativity in crafting at this vibrant convention.

Bridgeport Islanders vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms

7:05-9:05 p.m. — PPL Center — Ticketed event — Exciting AHL action as the Islanders take on the Phantoms at home.