Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of June.
Good morning, Allentown.
Union Lutheran church in Schnecksville hosts Vacation Bible School from June 14-18 for children 3-12 with a Rain Forest Falls theme.
St. John’s Church in Laurys Station offers a Science program for kids 4 to seventh grade from July 6-10 with a music share on July 12 (registration required).
Love Your Neighbor Churches are holding a fundraiser for medical debt relief until Aug.
15, where every $10 donated relieves $1,000 of debt; donations at local churches like The Barn in Allentown lead to a community picnic with food & music on Aug. 16 at Union UCC Grove in Neffs.
Upper Macungie officials and community partners hosted a May 28 tour of the nearly finished Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park.
The 143,000 sqft facility will open mid-June with meeting rooms, a café, gymnasiums, and an indoor turf field (with recycled materials) offering diverse space for sports and community events.
The Sanctuary at Haafsville Cat Adoption Center in Orefield is offering a friendly 4-year-old lap cat named Vanderbilt for adoption; he is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, and interested parties may call 484-285-5445 (option 4) to request an application.
Historic Bethlehem’s Rooms to View Tour held its preview night on Friday and is scheduled for today with tours of inspiring homes and select gardens in Bucks County and the area — all proceeds help maintain 20 historic landmarks.
A new exhibit at the Allentown Art Museum, Revolution Retold, showcases decorative items and keepsakes from 1826-2009 that reflect our nation’s fight for independence and highlight works featuring Washington, King George, and artist Faith Ringgold.
The exhibit runs until Oct. 18.
Lehigh Valley 250 announced $1 million in state support for a regional program marking the nation's 250th anniversary.
The funding, provided by the Pennsylvania Tourism Office with bipartisan backing — it will boost exhibitions, performances and educational events, preparing the region for a vibrant semiquincentennial celebration.
Graham Lucks’ kinetic sculptures and Michio Ihara’s works on paper are on view at Arthaus (645 W.
Hamilton St.) in Allentown through June 10. Curated by Deborah Rabinsky, the exhibit uses playful engineering and light effects to spark wonder among local visitors.
State Senator Lisa M.
Boscola announced that Northampton Community College received $401,907 and Lehigh Carbon Community College got $1,000,000 to expand dual credit programs that let high schoolers earn college credit. The awards are part of a $7 million statewide education grant.
Springhouse Middle School seventh graders held an Inclusion Walk on June 5 around the campus and bus lot to promote inclusivity for all students, including those with disabilities (students received support and applause during the event).
PUC approved PPL Electric’s base rate increase that will raise bills by 3.23% for 1.5 million customers starting July 1, adding $275M to fund upgrades for aging infrastructure and smart grid improvements.
PPL said the extra revenue + help reduce outages and boost reliability.
District Attorney Gavin P.
Holihan announced a $100K donation in drug forfeiture funds to the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown’s Cumberland Gardens to cover rent and staff costs after federal funding cuts threatened the facility. The support will preserve a vital space offering after-school and summer programs.
The Valley Preferred Cycling Center celebrated its 50th season with Friday Nights Under the Lights on May 29 in T-Town, featuring races, speeches, and a fireworks show to honor its long-standing role in building athletic talent.
Journey Concert
7-9 p.m. — PPL Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic sound of Journey live in Allentown as they perform their timeless hits.
Mosaic Lamp Workshop
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM — Respect Graduate School — Includes materials and refreshments — Create a stunning Turkish mosaic lamp in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
Luke Bryan Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — PPL Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating sounds of country music star Luke Bryan live.
Monster Truck Show
1-3:50 p.m. — The Allentown Fairgrounds — Tickets $28.50 — Experience thrilling monster truck action with top drivers competing for glory.
Seth Witcher Acoustic Performance at Artillery Brewing
1-5 p.m. — Cedar Beach Park — Free entry — Enjoy a dynamic acoustic set from local artist Seth Witcher in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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