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Heritage Day Fall Festival Sunday, October 19, 2025 • 12:00-4:00pm at Daniel Boone Homestead at 400 Daniel Boone Road Birdsboro, PA 19508
2025-10-19 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Daniel Boone Homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Road, Birdsboro, PA, 19508, United States
Heritage Day Fall Festival
Sunday, October 19, 2025 • 12:00-4:00pm
The Daniel Boone Homestead Associates are excited to celebrate the arrival of fall with the Homestead’s annual Heritage Day event. In conjunction with this event, we are thrilled to be partnering with the Exeter Friends Meetinghouse for open house tours to commemorate their 300th anniversary. Heritage Day features a variety of colonial and early American demonstrations, trades, and hands-on activities. The ever- popular colonial musician Bob Mouland will be returning this year, and we are excited to be hosting Stone
House History. Their skilled interpreters will demonstrate tape weaving and wood carving. Heritage Day also features craft and specialty food vendors as well as fall activities for children like pumpkin painting.In the Boone House, volunteers will be cooking a hearty meal over the hearth, while Bob Mouland treats guests to colonial music in the English parlor. Visitors can also tour the Boone House and spring cellar and learn about the three families who lived there during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.
Throughout the historic area, visitors can learn about the intricate work of a leatherworker, the detailed work of a gunsmith, and the skillful work of a blacksmith. Make sure to visit the Apothecary presentation featuring a display of period medical instruments and learn about the role of the doctor and surgeon during the eighteenth century. Stop by the colonial fur trader and trapper and learn about the ways European settlers used
animal hides and pelts. Volunteers will also be demonstrating basket making and various textile arts including wool dyeing and spinning. And don’t forget a visit to the unique, three-room Bertolet Log House, a prime example of early Germanic architecture.
In addition to demonstrations and trades, there will be a variety of eighteenth-century hands-on activities for children and adults to enjoy including candle dipping, quill pen writing, and colonial toys and games. Make sure to plan a visit to the Exeter Friends Meetinghouse on your way to or from the Homestead and enjoy their open house. The Exeter Friends Meeting was originally established in 1725 as Oley Meeting and
later changed its name to Exeter in 1742. It is where the Quaker Boone family would have attended monthly meeting. The original log structure that was frequented by the Boones was replaced by the current stone structure in 1759. The Meetinghouse will be open throughout the afternoon and is located a little over two miles from the Homestead at 191 Meetinghouse Road, Douglassville, PA 19518.
Admission: Adults $12.00, Seniors (65+) $10.00, Youth (6-17) $5.00. Children 5 and under and DBHA members are free. Please, no pets (except service animals) and no smoking. Visit our website or Facebook page for up-to-date details – www.thedanielboonehomestead.org and Daniel Boone Homestead on Facebook.
The event is presented and funded by The Daniel Boone Homestead Associates.
The Daniel Boone Homestead is the birthplace of the famed frontiersman, born in 1734. The Boone House, constructed in three stages throughout the eighteenth century, is a 10-room stone structure fully furnished to the period and situated on 579 acres of rolling countryside. The Daniel Boone Homestead is located halfway between Reading and Pottstown, one mile north of Rt. 422 near Baumstown. The Homestead is owned by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and daily historic operations are run by the Daniel Boone Homestead Associates, a local, nonprofit organization. If you would like more information or would like to make a donation, please contact the
Daniel Boone Homestead at 610-582-4900.

Announcing the 168th annual meeting, lecture, and reception of the Moravian Historical Society
2025-10-19 14:30 - 17:30 | Moravian Historical Society, 214 E Center Street, Nazareth, PA, 18064, United States
For Immediate Release:

Contact: Susan Ellis, Executive Director
Email: sellis@moravianhistory.org Phone: 610-759-5070 Web: www.moravianhistory.org

The Moravian Historical Society announces its 168th Annual Meeting, Lecture, and Reception will take place on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

Nazareth, PA—The Moravian Historical Society is pleased to announce its 168th Annual Meeting, Lecture, & Reception will take place on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the Bahnson Center, 60 W. Locust Street, on the campus of Moravian University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
The 168th annual lecture will be presented by Lisa Minardi, Executive Director of Historic Trappe. Her talk entitled, “Window to Revolution: Pennsylvania Germans and the War for Independence,” will reexamine the central role that Pennsylvania Germans played in America’s founding. Far from being peripheral figures, Pennsylvania Germans were deeply involved in the political, military, religious, and cultural life of the Revolutionary era. Minardi will discuss an exceptional array of artifacts such as fraktur, redware, pewter, furniture, powder horns, long rifles, and other material culture that reflect the experiences of German Americans during the Revolutionary War.
The Annual Meeting will begin at 2:30 p.m. followed by the lecture by Minardi at 3:00 p.m. A reception will follow the lecture. The event is free and open to the public. Preregistration is requested by visiting www.moravianhistory.org or by calling 610-759-5070.
Lisa Minardi oversees three historic houses associated with the Muhlenberg family and the Center for Pennsylvania German Studies. She is editor of Americana Insights, an annual volume series dedicated to research on traditional Americana and folk art. Minardi earned an M.A. from the Winterthur Program in American Material Culture, and is a Ph.D. candidate in the History of American Civilization program at the University of Delaware, where she is researching the German-speaking community of early Philadelphia for her dissertation. She is the curator of numerous exhibitions and author of many books and articles on Pennsylvania German art and culture, including Pastors & Patriots: The Muhlenberg Family of Pennsylvania and A Colorful Folk: Pennsylvania Germans & the Art of Everyday Life.
The 168th annual lecture is supported, in part with funding from the Hotel Tax Grant Program through the County of Northampton Department of Community & Economic Development.
The Moravian Historical Society is open daily from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and is located at 214 East Center Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. The historic site includes two 18th-century buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
One of the oldest historical societies in Pennsylvania, the Moravian Historical Society is a not-for-profit organization that shares over 500 years of fascinating Moravian contributions to worldwide culture through educational programs for students, guided tours, museum exhibits, and public activities.

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The 168th Annual Meeting, Lecture, and Reception is supported, in part, with funding from the Hotel Tax Grant Program through the County of Northampton Department of Community & Economic Development. The Moravian Historical Society is thankful for this support.

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"Jesus in Every Season" This Week on Haven Today With David Wollen on WJCS Radio 89.3 FM, and Live-Streaming at wjcs.org, too!
2025-10-20 22:00 - 2025-10-24 22:30 | WJCS Radio, 300 East Rock Road, Allentown, PA, 18103, United States
On-Air the Week of October 20-24

The “afternoon of life” is a unique time. You’re not old, but you’re not young either. For those who belong to Jesus, as long as there is breath in our lungs, there is more for us to do in His service. Join David Wollen and special guest Christopher Ash on Haven Today for the new series called “Jesus in Every Season.”

Apron Workshop at the Daniel Boone Homestead Sunday, October 26, 2025 • 1:00-3:00pm, 400 Daniel Boone Road Birdsboro, PA 19508
2025-10-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Daniel Boone Homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Road, Birdsboro, PA, 19508, United States
Apron Workshop
at the Daniel Boone Homestead
Sunday, October 26, 2025 • 1:00-3:00pm
The Daniel Boone Homestead Associates will be offering a fall apron workshop in October. Join historian Becky Hughes and The Hopewell Quilters for a beginner sewing workshop on Aprons. Participants will learn the history of women’s aprons and make their very own project to take home just in time for the
holiday baking season. No prior sewing experience is required – great for beginners! Participants are asked to bring the following supplies: 1.5 yards cotton fabric and 3 yards ribbon. Sewing machines, thread, needles etc. will be provided.
Registration is required for the workshop and a form can be obtained by emailing us at
thedanielboonehomestead@gmail.com. The registration fee is $20 for Daniel Boone Homestead Associate Members and $25 for Non-members. The workshop will take place in the Wayside Lodge at the Daniel Boone Homestead. For more information about this and other programs at the Homestead, please visit our website or Facebook page – www.thedanielboonehomestead.org and Daniel Boone Homestead on Facebook or call
610-582-4900. This program is funded and presented by the Daniel Boone Homestead Associates. The Daniel Boone Homestead is the birthplace of the famed frontiersman, born in 1734. The Boone House, constructed in three stages throughout the eighteenth century, is a 10-room stone structure fully furnished to the period and situated on 579 acres of rolling countryside. The Daniel Boone Homestead is located halfway between Reading and Pottstown, one mile north of Rt. 422 near Baumstown. The Homestead is owned by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), and daily
historic operations are run by the Daniel Boone Homestead Associates, a local, nonprofit organization.

Save The Date "Unschackled LiveStream - Join us on October 26th, 2025 at 8PM EST on Youtube, the Unshackled app, Facebook or our website (unshackled.org). Links coming soon.
2025-10-26 20:00 - 21:00 | WJCS Radio, 300 East Rock Road, Allentown, PA, 18103, United States
Experience the story of the 1914 Christmas Truce in Unshackled’s special episode!

"Jonah's Second Chance & Yours!" Next Week on A New Beginning With Greg Laurie, Monday, Oct 27th to Friday, October 31st at 4:00 PM on WJCS Radio 89.3 FM & Online at wjcs.org, too!
2025-10-27 16:00 - 2025-10-31 16:30 | PA
Monday, October 27, 2025
Jonah’s Second Chance and Yours

It’s a message that offers a second chance and the hope of eternal life. Monday on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings us a short, simple, yet complete presentation of the Gospel – one you can memorize easily. It’s important insight based on the story of Jonah, Monday at 4:00 PM on WJCS Radio 89.3 FM.

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Jonah’s Second Chance and Yours

Jonah had deep contempt for the city of Nineveh, so when God called him to preach to that city, he rebelled. Tuesday on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie challenges us to share Christ … even with those we’d rather avoid. It’s an important lesson on obedience and grace, Tuesday at 4:00 PM on WJCS Radio 89.3 FM.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
God’s Purpose for Us

Pastor Greg Laurie says, if God created the heavens and the earth, then He’s more than adequate to meet our needs. And Wednesday on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg dives into the story of the Creation as we launch a series in the book of Genesis. Join us for foundational insight, Wednesday at 4:00 PM on WJCS Radio 89.3 FM.

Thursday, October 30, 2025
God’s Purpose for Us

God has a purpose for each of our lives. Are we living according to that purpose? Thursday on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us find and follow that divinely-created purpose. It’s an enlightening study based in the book of Genesis, Thursday at 4:00 PM on WJCS Radio 89.3 FM.

Friday, October 31, 2025
Trouble in Paradise

Not long after God created man, He said, “It’s not good that man should be alone.” Friday on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to the creation of Adam and Eve, and what we learn about the marital union born in the Garden of Eden. Tune in for foundational insight, Friday at 4:00 PM on WJCS Raadio 89.3 FM.

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"Haven For Cuba" Next Week on Haven Today With David Wollen on WJCS Radio 89.3 FM and Live-Streaming at wjcs.org, Monday, October 27 to Friday, October 31 at 10:00 PM
2025-10-27 22:00 - 2025-10-31 22:30 | WJCS Radio, 300 East Rock Road, Allentown, PA, 18103, United States
On-Air the Week of October 27-31

Cubans are no stranger to storms. In some ways, hurricanes are the easiest of the storms they face. Daily life is harder. Not just food scarcity, but Gospel scarcity. Cuba needs the true Haven—the provision and safety found only in Jesus. Join David Wollen along with Danny Rojas for a special update in a new series on Haven Today called “Haven For Cuba.”

"Shine, Jesus, Shine!" Free Event on Friday, October 31st From 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Emmanuel Assembly of God - 1431 Lehigh Parkway East - Allentown, PA 18103
2025-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Emmanuel Assembly of God, 1431 Lehigh Parkway East, Allentown, PA, 18104

Craft Fair & Bake Sale on Saturday, November 1st, From 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 140 S. Ott St. Allentown, PA
2025-11-01 09:00 - 13:00 | St Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA, 18104, United States

Press Release Kutztown Rocks! - Paint a Rock with a Cop!” on Saturday, November 1st, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Kutztown Train Station.
2025-11-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Kutztown Train Station, 45 Railroad Street, Kutztown, PA, 19530, United States
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Sgt. Walter J. Skavinsky
Kutztown Borough Police Department
Email: wskavinsky@kutztownpd.org | Phone: (610) 683-3545
Media Contact for Kutztown Rocks:
Jill Remick, Field Operations Coordinator
Email: jremick@kutztownboro.org | Phone: (610) 683-6131
Kutztown Police Partner with Borough for “Kutztown Rocks” Event
Kutztown, PA – October 15, 2025 – The Kutztown Borough Police Department and the Borough of Kutztown invite the community to join them for “Kutztown Rocks – Paint a Rock with a Cop!” on Saturday, November 1st, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Kutztown Train Station.
The event is part of the Kutztown Rocks project, created by Jill Remick, the Borough’s Field Operations Coordinator. The goal is to bring residents together to paint colorful rocks with positive messages that will be displayed in a new community rock garden near Borough Hall. The project encourages creativity, connection, and community pride.
“This event is a great way for families to meet their local officers in a relaxed setting while helping spread some joy around town,” said Cpl. Charles Lawson. “We’re excited to see what the community creates.”
All supplies will be provided free of charge. Participants may choose to take their painted rocks home or leave them to be part of the public display. The event is open to all ages, and no registration is required.
For more information about the Kutztown Rocks project, contact Jill Remick at jremick@kutztownboro.org or call (610) 683-6131.
Sgt. Walter J Skavinsky
Kutztown Borough Police Department
45 Railroad Street
Kutztown, PA 19530
Phone: (610) 683-3545 Ext. 345
FAX: (610) 683-9270
wskavinsky@kutztownpd.org

Fall Family Fest at Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church on Saturday, November 1st From 2:00 to 4:00 PM - Free fun for the whole family!
2025-11-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2700 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem, PA, 18017, United States

The Annual Chilli Cook off and Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, November 1st at Life in Christ Church, 51 Hillmond Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018
2025-11-01 17:30 - 20:00 | Life in Christ Church, 51 E Hillmond Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
On Saturday, November 1st, Life in Christ Church will host its annual Chili Cook off and Fall Festival. Try our various chilis, sides, and desserts, and vote on your favorites. There will also be activities for kids. Come for a great night of food and fellowship! The event will be from 5:30pm until 8pm at Life in Christ Church (51 Hillmond Street, Bethlehem PA 18018) in the basement/fellowship hall.

"The King And His Kingdom" Next Week on Haven Today With David Wollen on WJCS Radio 89.3 FM & Live-Streaming at wjcs.org, Monday, Nov. 3 to Friday, Nov. 7 at 10:00 PM
2025-11-03 22:00 - 2025-11-07 22:30 | WJCS Radio, 300 East Rock Road, Allentown, PA, 18103, United States
On-Air the Week of November 3-7

From the first pages of Scripture all the way through to the last page of Revelation, God’s Word is the true story of a King and His Kingdom. There were many kings along the way; in different ways, each earthly king points us to the King of Kings. Join David Wollen with storyteller and author Bob Hartman, for a unique Haven Today series called “The King and His Kingdom.”

"Take-A-Taco" Food Truck and Soup/Bake Sale at Christ's Church at Lowhill on Tuesday, November 4th From 11:00 am to 6:00 PM
2025-11-04 11:00 - 18:00 | Christ’s Church at Lowhill, 4695 Lowhill Church Road, New Tripoli, PA, 18360, United States

Mary Meuser Memorial Library Offers a Look Back at the Vietnam and Korean Wars on Thursday, November 6th at Fellowship Hall of the United Fellowship Lutheran Church. 2115 Washingtpn Blvd. in Wilson Borough at 7:00 PM
2025-11-06 19:00 - 20:30 | United Fellowship Lutheran Church, 2115 Washington Blvd., Wilson Borough, PA, United States

Journey Back to 1776 — Join Our Historic Bus Tour from Easton to Philadelphia!
2025-11-08 08:00 - 2026-12-12 17:00 | Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society, 342 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, 18042, United States
Starting next month! Join the Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society for a new bus tour:
In Search of the Declaration:
A Historic Bus Tour of Easton, Trenton, & Philadelphia.
Step back in time to July 8, 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was read aloud, simultaneously, in Easton, Trenton, and Philadelphia —a bold and dangerous act of treason against the King of England.
Where You will Explore

Behind-the-scenes tour of the Sigal Museum’s Read This! The History of Media in Northampton County exhibition.
Walk in Washington’s footsteps on a private tour of Washington Crossing Historic Park.
Exclusive visit to The 1719 William Trent House to explore the tension created by divided loyalties.
Discover the rich history of the Founding Fathers at Christ Church and burial grounds in Philadelphia.

What You’ll Experience

Travel by comfortable tour bus to the three, historic cities the Declaration of Independence was read.
Explore with our two, friendly tour guides, offering insight and stories at every destination.
Three-course, private lunch at the Washington Crossing Inn.
Bonus: Also included are passes to revisit the Sigal Museum and explore the 1753 Bachmann Publick House at your leisure.
Add on: Craft activities for accompanying children.

Dates, Pricing & Practical Details

Tours are the Second Saturday of every month (November 2025 – December 2026).
Tour time is 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Pricing: NCHGS Members: $200 & Non-members: $250.
Accessibility note: Due to the historic nature of the stops, some sites may not be fully ADA accessible. The tour involves walking and standing indoors and outdoors.

Why You Should Join

This new tour is the perfect way to commemorate our Nation’s 250th birthday in 2026.
Delve into living history and walk the same path where Americans first heard the words of nationhood read aloud.
Enjoy private, behind-the-scenes access you can’t get on typical sightseeing tours.
Combine local and national history — from Sigal Museum’s regional focus to Philadelphia’s national significance.
Great as a gift or special outing for history lovers, students, civic groups, and curious travelers.

Book Your Ticket

Reserve your seat today via the link below or contact us.
Spaces are limited.
If you have questions, want group rates, or need help with membership pricing, please contact our Community Engagement Associate, Emma Hartman at emma@northamptonctymuseum.org or (610) 253-1222.

We hope you’ll join us for a fun tour of discovery, reflection, and historic adventure!
Warm regards,
Megan van Ravenswaay
NCHGS Executive Director

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This tour is funded in part from the County of Northampton’s Gaming Community Planning Program through the Department of Community & Economic Development.

Holiday Drive Providing Hope, One Meal at a Time Thanks for Giving Food & Supplies Drive, Saturday, November 8th, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
2025-11-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Josh Early Candies, 4640 Tilghman Street, Allentown, PA, 18104, United States
(ALLENTOWN, PA) – Celebrating 125 years of service to the community, the Allentown Rescue Mission is excited to announce its annual Thanks for Giving Food & Supplies Drive, Saturday, November 8th, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event collects non-perishable food items and supplies to benefit the nearly 1,000 men in crisis who stay at the Mission throughout the year by restocking its pantry shelves and donating food for holiday meals. Josh Early Candies will be partnering with the Allentown Rescue Mission again for this one-day, drivethru drop-off event at both Josh Early Candies locations in Allentown and Bethlehem. Boxing legend and Lehigh Valley native, Larry Holmes, will be on-site at Josh Early Candies Allentown from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., along with IHeartRadio personality, Mike Mittman, who will broadcast from the event, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Both men will be available to meet and pose for photos with donors. Cumulus Radio personalities will be at the Bethlehem location. Additionally, the Mission will host a Meal Match Challenge as part of its Food & Supplies Drive to raise funds for nutritious, perishable foods, including fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. Thanks to a generous group of donors, all dollars donated to the Challenge between October 15th and November 30th will have double the impact. To participate in the Meal Match Challenge, please contact Marlena at 610-740-5500 x 325. For a list of most needed items or to help celebrate the Mission’s 125th anniversary, please visit https://www.allentownrescuemission.org/. About Josh Early Candies Josh Early Candies was established in 1904 and has been an Allentown institution since 1945. The fifthgeneration family-owned business makes and sells the freshest, highest quality chocolates available from its two locations in the Lehigh Valley, 4640 Tilghman Street, Allentown, and 3620 Nazareth Pike,
The Allentown Rescue Mission, a 501c3, 145 bed non-profit homeless shelter has been providing shelter to men in crisis since 1900. In addition to emergency shelter services (365 days a year), the Allentown Rescue Mission offers a faith-based residential life skills program, and transitional employment on the Clean Team Workforce that’s available for hire to the community. The Clean Team Workforce pays the men above PA state minimum wage– helping them save a nest egg to transition back into the community. In a typical year, the Allentown Rescue Mission provides shelter services for nearly 1,000 men and serves more than 60,000 meals to men in need. To refer someone to the Allentown Rescue Mission for services or to learn ways you can help make a difference please visit www.allentownrescuemission.org

Bangor Slaters Cheer to Host Bingo & Tricky Tray Fundraiser on Saturday, November 8th, 2025 at the Bangor Elks, located at 120 Broadway, Bangor, PA 18013.﻿
2025-11-08 16:30 - 20:00 | Bangor Elks, 120 Broadway, Bangor, PA, 18013, United States

Iglesia de Fe in Allentown is hosting a banquet on November 8, 2025 at 6 PM to celebrate the Lord's work in and through our church in downtown Allentown
2025-11-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Iglesia de Fe, 1014 W Liberty Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
Iglesia de Fe in Allentown is hosting a banquet on November 8, 2025 at 6 PM to celebrate the Lord’s work in and through our church in downtown Allentown. There will be music in Spanish, a message in English, and great Latin cuisine. A free will offering will be taken.

More information can be found at iglesiadefe.org/en/reaching-the-nations. Iglesia de Fe is located at 1014 W. Liberty Street, Allentown, PA 18102.

VALOR CLINIC FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES ANNUAL PATRIOTS BALL FUNDRAISER on Saturday, November 8, 2025 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM at Skytop Lodge in Skytop, PA.
2025-11-08 18:30 - 23:00 | Skytop Lodge, 1 Skytop Drive, Skytop, PA, 18357, United States
VALOR Clinic Foundation is excited to announce its annual fundraising gala, “The Patriots Ball,” taking place on Saturday, November 8, 2025 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM at Skytop Lodge in Skytop, PA. Thousands of Veterans in our area cannot make ends meet because they are suffering from injuries and/or illnesses they received fighting for our country and our freedom. VALOR is an IRS registered 501(c)3 non-profit charity based in Brodheadsville, PA and our focus is to help these Veterans. The Patriots Ball is one of our major fundraisers. All proceeds go directly to help Veterans through VALOR’s programs that assist struggling Veterans accessing benefits, securing shelter/food, and providing long-lasting Post Traumatic Stress resources. Last year we delivered over 45,000 meals to Veterans and their families through our Holiday Meals program during the holidays. We also run a 13-bed transitional home called Paul’s House, in honor of Major Paul Syverson to assist homeless veterans. Paul’s House has a 95% success rate breaking the cycle of chronic homelessness. VALOR also facilitates a Veteran Peer to Peer counseling program called Veterans Unstoppable, which helps our Veterans transition from the military and cope with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), relationships, financial and social media issues. We have had zero suicides among the Veteran’s Unstoppable program participants while the national average is 22 per day. We are also accepting items for the silent auction. Monetary gifts are always appreciated. Your name will be listed in the evening’s program and will be displayed at the auction table. For Tickets, Sponsorships, or Donations, go to: https://valorclinic.org/events/patriots-ball-fundraiser-1 Thank you! The Vets salute you!! For more information, please contact: Sara Roberts Lieutenant, US Army Patriots Ball Chairman 570-534-2815 sroberts@valorclinic.org Valor Clinic Foundation |EIN: 45-4634922| PO Box 315, Brodheadsville PA 18322| www.valorclinic.org

Roar Market Day on Saturday, November 15th at Kingdom Life Family Center From 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, 4333 Lime Kiln Road, Orefield, PA 18069
2025-11-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Kingdom Life Family Center, 4333 Lime Kiln Road, Orefield, PA, 18062, United States

Fall Dance Party With the Here4Fun Band on Saturday, November 15th at St. Timothy Lutheran Church From 7:00 to 9:00 PM
2025-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 | St Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA, 18104, United States

Kutztown Police Department Announces “Fill the Cruiser Challenge” Food Drive Kutztown, PA – Weis Markets (Kutztown Rd): 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Giant: 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
2025-11-16 09:00 - 17:00 | WEIS Kutztown, Kutztown Road, Kutztown, PA, 19530, United States
Kutztown Police Department Announces “Fill the Cruiser Challenge” Food Drive
Kutztown, PA – November 2025

The Kutztown Borough Police Department is calling on the community to help make a difference this holiday season by participating in the Fill the Cruiser Challenge on Sunday, November 16, 2025.

The goal is simple: fill a Kutztown Police cruiser to the roof with nonperishable food donations to support Friend Inc. Community Services and help local families in need. Officers will be collecting food at two locations throughout the day:

Weis Markets (Kutztown Rd): 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Giant: 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM

If you can’t make it on Sunday, you can still help. From Monday, November 10 through Friday, November 14, donations may be dropped off in the Kutztown Police Department lobby between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM.
“Our officers see firsthand how much need there is in the community, especially as we head into the holidays,” said Chief Paul M. Clery. “We’re proud to partner with Friend Inc. to help ensure that no family in our area goes without food this season.”

All donations collected will go directly to Friend Inc. Community Services to help restock their food pantry and support families across northeastern Berks County.
Residents, families, and local businesses are encouraged to stop by, meet the officers, and drop off nonperishable food items such as canned goods, pasta, rice, cereal, and other shelf-stable products.

About Friend Inc. Community Services
Friend Inc. Community Services is a nonprofit organization based in Kutztown that provides food assistance, family support, and community outreach programs to residents throughout northeastern Berks County and the surrounding area.

For more information about the Fill the Cruiser Challenge, please contact Sgt. Walt Skavinsky at wskavinsky@kutztownpd.org or 610-683-3545 ext. 345.

Basket Making Workshop at the Daniel Boone Homestead Sunday, November 16, 2025 • 12-4pm
2025-11-16 12:00 - 16:00 | Daniel Boone Homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Road, Birdsboro, PA, 19508, United States
Basket Making Workshop
at the Daniel Boone Homestead
Sunday, November 16, 2025 • 12-4pm
Join the Daniel Boone Homestead Associates for their fall basket making workshop led by Vicky Heffner. The workshop will take place in the Wayside Lodge at the Daniel Boone Homestead. This workshop’s featured project is a Fort Boonesborough Basket. Participants will reproduce this basket woven by the resident basket weaver at Fort Boonesborough in Kentucky using material fashioned from a tree. The reed was most likely dyed from natural materials like goldenrod, red beets and walnuts, procured
from the resident weaver of the fort. This basket will look attractive hanging on your front door or any wall in your home, and a variety of colored reeds will be available to choose from. This basket is great for a beginner weaver, and a more experienced one can add extra touches to make it more difficult. Registration is required for the workshop and a form can be obtained by emailing us at thedanielboonehomestead@gmail.com. Daniel Boone Homestead Associate Members $50 and Non- Members $60. Checks can be made out to the Daniel Boone Homestead Associates and mailed to: Daniel Boone Homestead Associates, 400 Daniel Boone Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508. Space is limited to 12
participants. Please register by November 9, 2025. All proceeds go to support the Daniel Boone Homestead. Participants are asked to bring the following items if you have them readily available (extra items will be on hand if needed): Bucket, towel, 10 spring clothes pins, ruler or tape measure, old pair of scissors, and a flathead screwdriver.
For more information about this and other programs at the Homestead, please visit our website or Facebook page – www.thedanielboonehomestead.org and Daniel Boone Homestead on Facebook or call 610-582-4900. This program is funded and provided by the Daniel Boone Homestead Associates. The Daniel Boone Homestead is the birthplace of the famed frontiersman, born in 1734. The Boone House, constructed in three stages throughout the eighteenth century, is a 10-room stone structure fully furnished to the period and situated on 579 acres of rolling countryside. The Daniel Boone Homestead is
located halfway between Reading and Pottstown, one mile north of Rt. 422 near Baumstown. The Homestead is owned by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), and daily historic operations are run by the Daniel Boone Homestead Associates, a local, nonprofit organization.

"From Handel to Halellujah!" This Week on Haven Today With David Wollen on WJCS Radio 89.3 FM at 10:00 PM, Monday 11/17 to 11/21 Friday & Online at wjcs.org, too
2025-11-17 22:00 - 2025-11-21 22:30 | WJCS Radio, 300 East Rock Road, Allentown, PA, 18103, United States
On-Air the Week of November 17-21

It was written in three short weeks, but Handel’s Messiah is still inspiring audiences over 250 years later. Why has this masterpiece endured and how can it point us to Jesus this Christmas season? Join David Wollen with guests Dave and Sally Gobbett on Haven Today for a series called “From Handel to Hallelujah.”

Beit Simcha Crosses Over Into the Promised Land! This Shabbat (November 22) the wandering Jews & Gentiles of Beit Simcha will finally worship in our long-awaited Ministry House, at 1111 Grange Road, Wescosville.
2025-11-22 10:30 - 13:00 | Beit Simcha, 1111 Grange Road, Wescosville, PA, 18106, United States
This Shabbat (November 22) the wandering Jews & Gentiles of Beit Simcha will finally worship in our long-awaited Ministry House, at 1111 Grange Road, Wescosville.
Thanks be to God! After the service (starts at 10:30am), we’ll celebrate with a Thanksgiving oneg (Hebrew for delight, a fellowship lunch). If you’d like to bring something to share, sign up at beitsimcha.org/oneg.
Join us as we figure out how to welcome, worship & have an oneg in our new home!
Beit Simcha now has a temporary Certificate of Occupancy, so we can use our building. Next, we get our permanent CoO (complete site work, submit plans, final site inspection, legal work, Township formal approval…
All of these things have taken major steps forward this week.
Give God the praise!
Pray for miraculous provision and give God the glory. Thank you, faithful donors!
Donate to help us build the Beit Simcha Ministry House here

Come join us in singing choruses from Part 1 of Handel’s Messiah! No singing experience required! Music provided if needed. This will be a great way to begin the advent season! Free will offering to benefit the Bach and Handel Chorale of Jim Thorpe, PA.
2025-11-23 15:00 - 16:30 | Faith Alive Church, 678 Pine Street, Palmerton, PA, 18071, United States
I am a board member of the Bach and Handel Chorale of Jim Thorpe, PA and we will be hosting a Messiah Sing-along on November 23, 2025. This will begin at 3pm at Faith Alive Church, 678 Pine Street Palmerton, PA 18071.
General info:
Come join us in singing choruses from Part 1 of Handel’s Messiah! No singing experience required! Music provided if needed.
This will be a great way to begin the advent season!
Free will offering to benefit the Bach and Handel Chorale of Jim Thorpe, PA.

Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service at Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Noon, Followed by a Light Lunch!
2025-11-26 12:00 - 13:30 | Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2700 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem, PA, 18017, United States
Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service
Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church
(Member of the North American Lutheran Church)
2700 Jacksonville Road
Bethlehem, Pa. 18017
12:00 Noon
November 26, 2025

Bethlehem's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Celebrating Community and Holiday Spirit at Payrow Plaza on Friday, November 28th at 4:30 PM
2025-11-28 16:30 - 18:00 | City Hall Payrow Plaza, 10 E Church Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
MEDIA CONTACT
Tammy Wendling
Senior Vice President, Bethlehem Initiatives
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce
610-739-1775
TammyW@LehighValleyChamber.org

BETHLEHEM, PA (November, 17, 2025) – Christmas City is ready to shine brighter than ever as Payrow Plaza transforms into a dazzling holiday spectacular for the 2025 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, hosted by the Citizens’ Christmas City Committee. This treasured tradition returns with magic, music, and Bethlehem community spirit—officially kicking off the holiday season in Christmas City, USA.

Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
Time: Plaza opens at 4:30 PM • Prelude at 4:40 PM • Ceremony at 5:00 PM
Location: Payrow Plaza, 10 E. Church St., Bethlehem, PA

This year’s tree, glowing with more than 30,000 shimmering lights, will illuminate Payrow Plaza as guests enjoy festive performances from The SwingTime Dolls, The Holmes Family Singers, John Kimock & Friends, Jake Kaligis, the Liberty High School Grenadier Band, and special guests from Touchstone Theatre and A Storybook Party. As always, Santa Claus is expected to make a joyful appearance during the program.
Guests can enjoy free cookies courtesy of Wegmans and complimentary hot chocolate provided by Civic Property Management while supplies last. Seasonal spirits will be available for purchase for guests 21+ from Country Club Brewing, Franklin Hill Vineyards, and Social Still.
ROOTED IN COMMUNITY AND TRADITION
Local families have once again generously donated the Christmas trees displayed throughout the city, each adding their own story to Bethlehem’s holiday legacy.
Jessica, Dave, and their son Anthony Simoes lovingly cared for their 21-year-old spruce since moving into their Bethlehem home 13 years ago and chose to donate their tree so it could shine brightly for the entire community this holiday season.
The Hill-to-Hill Bridge Tree was donated by Glenn and Connie Hesse of Hellertown. Their heartfelt gift honors their Christmas Eve 1982 wedding ceremony at Payrow Plaza and is dedicated to the memory of their “Uncle Bill,” William Reed Jr., who served as City Electrician from 1974 to 1983 and took great pride in lighting Bethlehem for the holidays.
The Mayor’s Tree, decorated with more than 100 handmade ornaments by Freemansburg and Miller Heights Elementary School students through the Cops ’n’ Kids Children’s Literacy Program, will remain on display all season. Sourced from Bethlehem’s own watershed, this year’s Mayor’s Tree offers a uniquely homegrown and meaningful addition to the celebration.
TRELLIS DEDICATION TO VICTORY HOUSE
The Citizens’ Christmas City Committee will dedicate this year’s Trellis Ornament, “Legacy of Love,” to Victory House of Lehigh Valley in honor of its 40 years of life-changing service to men and veterans, and its expansion with the opening of its first licensed recovery house for women. All proceeds from the annual ornament sale will benefit Victory House.

Join us on Sunday, November 30 at 2:00 pm for a traditional Moravian Singstunde at the Moravian Historical Society in Nazareth, PA
2025-11-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Moravian Historical Society, 214 E Center Street, Nazareth, PA, 18064, United States
Nazareth, PA—The Moravian Historical Society is pleased to invite you to a traditional Moravian Singstunde, or singing hour, in the museum. The Singstunde will be sung in both English and German, and will be accompanied by the 1776 Tannenberg Organ!
This Singstunde, or singing hour, will celebrate the Advent and Christmas season. Kyle Johnston, Moravian Music Foundation associate director, will provide the history and introduction to the practice before leading everyone in the traditional Singstunde. Audience members are invited to join in this 300-year-old tradition of making music!
The 1776 Tannenberg Organ is one of nine surviving organs built by renowned Moravian organ builder David Tannenberg. In 1782, it was played for George Washington when he visited Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. One of the best preserved of the nine, it remains in playing condition with all the original pipes, ensuring the sound produced is the same as when Washington listened to it 243 years ago.
Kyle Johnston is a professionally trained vocalist, conductor, multi-instrumentalist, and a lifelong musician. He specializes in early American hymnody and has led workshops at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC, traveled and performed internationally, and was the lead organizer for the annual North Carolina Shape Note Convention until its hiatus in 2020. Most recently, Kyle was the Lead Interpreter at the Single Brothers’ House with Old Salem Museums & Gardens, where he could often be found playing the historic 1798 Tannenberg Organ.
Admission to the Singstunde is free. Seating is very limited. Advanced reservations are recommended by visiting www.moravianhistory.org/music-and-lectures.
The Moravian Historical Society’s Museum is open daily from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
The third oldest historical society in Pennsylvania, the Moravian Historical Society is a not-for-profit organization that shares the fascinating Moravian contributions to worldwide culture through educational programs, guided tours, museum exhibits, and public activities.
