1. Time is Running Out. July 3 is the last day to enter your pup into our top dog contest. Upload a picture of your pooch to enter.

2. Show your favorite Emmaus Patch businesses a little love. Nominate the ones that have a special place in your heart for a Summer 2012 Readers’ Choice Award.

3. The Search Continues: We’re looking for the Greatest Person in Emmaus Patch. Can you help us find him? Or her? Or them?

4. 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.

5. Quote of the Day: “A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.” –David Brinkley