Good morning, Allentown.

The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensics Center partners with the Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank to collect nonperishable food items during the holiday season; donors can drop off supplies at 4350 Broadway or arrange a pickup.

Lights in the Parkway closed on Dec.

14 after vandalism damaged holiday displays near Lehigh Parkway, leaving port-a-potties in the river, bent poles & crushed bulbs. Residents with tickets should contact the parks office for rebooking or refund.

On Dec. 13, Santa rode a 2014 Ford Mustang convertible through Alton Park neighborhoods to hand out candy and an orange—marking a safety update to his decades-long tradition previously done on an antique fire engine by organizers from the Mountainville Lions Club.

Touchstone Theatre’s ‘Christmas City Follies XXVI’ charmed audiences with cozy holiday humor — featuring familiar characters and clever local nods — at its Dec.

4 opening in Bethlehem; the show ran until Dec. 21.

Salisbury Middle School announced its first marking period honor roll today, naming students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 for high and standard honors (academic achievement recognized).

A new 4-H gardening club welcomes Lehigh County youth aged 8 to 18 to learn gardening skills and life lessons at the Agricultural Center on Dorney Park Road.

The club will meet regularly — including tours, field trips, and expert talks from Penn State Master Gardeners.

On Dec. 15, Emmaus Borough Council announced the borough won the Lehigh Valley Community of Distinction Award for its 2030 planning efforts (Mayor Lee Ann Gilbert and Borough Manager Shane Pepe highlighted the achievement) as part of the meeting's final updates.

Gogol Bordello Concert

7-9 p.m. — Archer Music Hall — All ages welcome — Experience the energetic Gypsy punk music of Gogol Bordello live in concert.

Hershey Bears vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms

3:05 – 4:35 p.m. — PPL Center — Check website for ticket pricing — Celebrate New Year's Eve with an exciting hockey match between the Phantoms and Bears.

I Puritani

12:55-5:00 p.m. — Miller Symphony Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the beauty of Bellini’s final masterpiece with a stellar cast and stunning new production.

Frank DiBussolo Trio: Bucky Pizzarelli Legacy

7:30-10 p.m. — Miller Symphony Hall — Tickets required — Experience masterful jazz guitar in tribute to the legendary Pizzarelli.

Neko Case Concert

7-10 p.m. — Archer Music Hall — $1 from each ticket benefits Peer Solutions — Experience an evening of enchanting music by Neko Case in a welcoming venue.