Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
Good morning, Allentown.
Norwescap will host its 60th Anniversary Gala on May 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Palace of Somerset Park to honor six decades of work fighting poverty with programs like Head Start, housing aid, and food distribution.
Ticket sales will support its mission to help residents thrive (the nonprofit was founded in 1965) (its roots reach back to the Civil Rights era).
Compleat Restorations opened its new facility at 974 Marcon Blvd., Suite 220 in Allentown to provide restoration, environmental, and cleaning services for local residents and businesses—enhancing response times during emergencies.
The expansion includes office space, a shop, a warehouse, and a community room available free of charge for local groups.
The Hive, a new handcrafted goods shop by MaKayla Adams, opens today at Promenade Saucon Valley with a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at 9:45 a.m. It will host over 280 local vendors — located between Red Robin and American Eagle near the AMC Theatre.
A 37-year-old Salisbury Township man, Emanuel Velilla, was arrested shortly after 9:30 a.m. Friday after a shooting on Hamilton Street that wounded a man who is expected to survive; he faces a felony charge for carrying a firearm without a license and is scheduled for arraignment later Friday.
New England Village Foods of Milford recalled all 5-ounce and 10-ounce containers of its 19th Hole Snack Mix on April 25th after a labeling error failed to list undeclared almonds; the product was sold to small independent stores in New England, New York, and Pennsylvania and no illnesses have been reported (customers are advised to return the product for a full refund).
Pinfest
10 AM - 7 PM — Allentown Agri-Plex — Registration required — Explore a vibrant indoor and outdoor flea market focused on pinball and gaming culture.
ROOTED - Allentown Health & Wellness Festival
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Cedar Beach Park — Free entry — Celebrate health and wellness with local vendors, fitness classes, and wholesome food options.
LVRR May Summer Series 5K
10:30 PM – 12:00 AM — 1600 Park Dr, Allentown, PA — Free entry — Participate in a lively 5K race that kicks off a monthly series from May to September.
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Pines Dinner Theatre — Cheap tickets available — Experience the fun of live theatre with Breaking Up Is Hard To Do.
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Pines Dinner Theatre — Affordable tickets — Experience the charm of live theater with 'Breaking Up Is Hard To Do' this May.
Celtic Herbology Workshop
6-8:30 p.m. — Celtic Cultural Alliance — Cost info not provided — Discover the healing powers of Celtic herbs and create your own natural remedies.
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Pines Dinner Theatre — Cheap tickets available — Experience a lively performance of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do at a trusted local venue.
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
12:30-3:30 p.m. — Pines Dinner Theatre — Affordable tickets — Experience the lively performance of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do in a cozy theater atmosphere.
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