1. Don’t Forget to Vote: The Patch Top Dog contest has hit the regional level and our Emmaus Patch winner, Peter Derr, is competing against the Top Dogs from the rest of the Lehigh Valley. Help Emmaus Patch bring home the golden dog biscuit.

2. Let’s Talk: How do you handle play dates and cleanup? Do you make your kids’ friends pick up the toys before they head home? Share your thoughts in this week’s Moms Talk.

3. Coming Up: Emmaus Community Day is scheduled for Sat., July 21 in Emmaus Community Park. Mark your calendar.

4. In Case you Missed It: Mountain View Columnist Jenae Holtzhafer extols the virtues of Rhubarb. Check it out.

5. Calling All Bloggers: Emmaus Patch wants to add some more local voices to our growing list of bloggers. So, if you have a topic you are passionate about and you’ve always had a secret (or not so secret) desire to write, let me know. If you are interested in learning more, email jennifer.marangos@patch.com.