Good morning, Allentown.

More than 25 local teams will pull a FedEx plane 12 feet at Lehigh Valley International Airport this Saturday morning to support Special Olympics Pennsylvania athletes — each team raising a minimum of $2,500.

The event will also feature games, food, and a live DJ for attendees.

Teisha Jones has been named CEO of the Lehigh Valley Humane Society, becoming the first African American woman to lead the organization after longtime CEO Hal Warner passed away.

With 14 years of experience, she will guide the society and its vet clinic into a new chapter.

The Sanctuary at Haafsville in Breinigsville is seeking a long-term foster home for Denver, a playful and loving dog who has waited over a year for his forever family.

Inquiries can be sent by email ([email protected]) or submitted online.

Today, Oct. 10, events include Octoberfest at Jordan Lutheran Church in Orefield from 4 to 6 p.m., serving bratwurst and more, while Morgenland Church holds its fall picnic from 2 to 6 p.m. Additional events run through Nov.

7 featuring food, music and community gatherings.

Eastern Exterior Wall Systems celebrated transforming a blighted site with a ribbon cutting and open house today at its new facility (606 S.

10th Street). State Senator Nick Miller and Representative Peter Schweyer helped secure $1.5 million in grants through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program and New Market Tax Credits.

DeSales University kicked off its theater season with Dublin by Lamplight, a fast-moving play set in 1904 that shows Irish history and bold acting.

The show has a 2 p.m. performance today (at DeSales Act 1 Theatre, Center Valley) for local audiences to enjoy lively storytelling.

Tonight, Chamber Music Lehigh Valley will perform a classical medley in the female housing unit at Lehigh County Jail as part of a new collaboration designed to offer a therapeutic experience to those inside — marking the group’s first performance at the facility.

American Bank reported record quarterly net income for the period ended Sept.

30, with a 31.7% increase fueled by higher loans and assets. Total assets rose 11.6% to $1.155 billion in the Lehigh Valley region.

Chef Drew and Sandra from Blue Zones Project Allentown visited Sunrise Kitchen on Friday to share plant-forward recipes including Vietnamese Summer Rolls + spinach pasta salad and barley risotto.

They demonstrated simple steps to boost wellness in everyday meals.

A new data center proposed at 5027 River Road (by RPL East) in Upper Mount Bethel Township faces a zoning challenge as it questions current ordinance limits.

The zoning hearing board will review the challenge on Monday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. at Mount Bethel Volunteer Fire Co. hall.