It was another perfect evening Saturday night for the annual "Old Fashioned Christmas" in Emmaus, as the Emmaus Main Street Partners organized music, horse and carriage rides and special treats like cookies and cocoa for residents of Emmaus and the surrounding community. Lower Macungie resident Nancy Salomon attended the event with her family for the first time. "Emmaus is a quaint, small town filled with charm. There are so many family-oriented activities offered, and it is an inviting community. I am so glad we went. It was a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season!" Salomon said. …
Members of the Emmaus Halloween Parade Committee couldn't have asked for a better night for the 2012 Emmaus Halloween Parade. Thousands of residents and out-of-towners lined Emmaus streets as colorful floats, dancers, school bands, fire departments and local service organizations waved to the crowds. Prior to the parade, the annual Emmaus Halloween 5K was another success as costumed runners entertained the crowds as they raced to the finish at Triangle Park. According to parade officials, this was Emmaus's largest parade yet. "We had five divisions with a minimum of 14 slots in each, seven …
“Animals are an important part of God’s creation,” said the Rev. Martha Boyer of Solomon’s UCC. “They are great companions for us and we expect them to be in heaven with us.” The relationship between man and pet is like no other. An animal’s love is unconditional. To those living alone, pets can be a companion or considered family. Some animals visit hospitals and care facilities where children and adults can pet and cuddle with them, giving hope and comfort during recovery. “We give thanks to God for our animal companions and can see how He shows His love for us through animals,” said the …
Judging by the smiling faces and the many positive comments, a great time was had by all at Emmaus Community Day on Saturday, July 21. Emmaus Patch was there, along with numerous other community organizations, local government officials and many of your friends and neighbors. Highlights of the day included: Child I.D.'s sponsored by the Emmaus Lions Club Seed bomb-making with the Emmaus Garden Club An appearance by the Just Born Peep Mobile Old-Timers Baseball and Diamonds are a Girls' Best Friend Softball games Musical performances Skateboard demonstrations Story time with Emmaus Public …
Sometime in the wee hours of the morning of April 7, the Easter Bunny hid a bunch of eggs on the grounds of the Upper Milford Fire Company-Western District. Children up to age 12 searched the area thoroughly for eggs to fill their baskets. Some were marked with stickers indicating a “prize” egg, for which they collected a chocolate bunny. Also, in keeping with tradition, the ladies joined in the egg-hunting activities. The bunny hid some eggs in the wooded section of the grounds, having them search in the field and trees. Those lucky enough to find an egg with a letter on it, took home a …
Warm fires, scrumptious food, delectible drinks and never-ending music kept Emmaus Triangle Park pumping with energy and excitment Friday night, Feb. 3, as the 6th Annual SnowBlast Winter Festival brought hundreds of people into town. Unique activities took place at shops around the Triangle as the D.J. services of Wes Barret of Wesley Works Entertainment helped children and adults to keep warm while they danced the night away. Ice sculpting and ice skating entertained onlookers as the chilly night air set the scene for the much-anticipated annual event sponsored by the Emmaus Arts Commission.
The "Old Fashioned Christmas" celebration began on Friday night, Dec. 2, as the Emmaus Public Library kicked off a fun-filled weekend by hosting their 5th Annual Wine and Cheese Reception and Holiday Book Sale. Students from Emmaus High School's Jazz Ensemble entertained guests who took advantage of the free food and drinks. Checks were presented from several groups in support of the library, with the Friends of the Emmaus Public Library donating $16,000. Friday's donation brings their total contributions to the library to $90,000. The Shops of Emmaus added to the festivities as the group …
The evening was crisp and clear on Saturday, Dec. 3. The vibe was festive. Hundreds of excited residents flocked to the Emmaus Triangle in anticipation of the Christmas tree lighting, an annual event sponsored by the Emmaus Main Street Partners. Perhaps even more were eager for Santa's impending arrival. Carols and tunes were offered by Lower Macungie Middle School's Cadence Choir as well as the Bethel Bible Fellowship Church Orchestra and the Emmaus Moravian Brass Choir. At 6 p.m., the crowd was encouraged to sing along. During the second round of "Joy to the World," heads turned as the …
Emmaus High School National Honor Society students partnered with EHS administrative assistants to serve up turkey and all the trimmings to about 500 senior citizens at the high school on Thurs., Nov. 17. The pre-Thanksgiving celebration is held at the high school each year for East Penn seniors with "Golden Age" cards. Two additional East Penn schools, Lower Macungie and Eyer Middle School, offered a similar meal to Golden Age cardholders last Thursday, bringing the total number of seniors served to more than 1,100. Seniors at the high school were entertained by members of the Jazz Ensemble …
Proud Jefferson Elementary School art teacher and Jefferson Art Club advisor Heather West took the art club to Creamery on Main on Tuesday to work a little bit of holiday magic on the Creamery's front window. The art club is participating in a holiday window-painting competition happening in the downtown between now and the first weekend in December. The theme of this year's competition is "Twas the Night Before Christmas," and the Jefferson students but their one twist on the classic in honor of the Creamery, painting a young boy and a young girl nestled in their beds with visions of "sugar …
Emmaus Patch would like to thank Donna Brown, of the Green Hornet Soccer Association (GHSA) for sharing these photos from the District 11 AAA Championship game against Stroudsburg.
On a cold and blustery Thursday night, hundreds of Emmaus High School students, parents and residents gathered together to celebrate the annual "Homecoming." Kicking off the event with a parade comprised of various student clubs including the French, Spanish and Latin clubs, students made a loop around the west end of town before gathering inside the Emmaus High School stadium for an energetic pep rally hosted by Wesley Works Entertainment. The Emmaus Dance Team and Emmaus High School Band entertained the guests before introductions were made for the Emmaus High School football team, …
An estimated 30,000 spectators lined the route for the Emmaus Halloween Parade on Saturday, Oct. 15, stretching from Keystone and Ridge to Chestnut and Main streets. As has been the case for the past several years, the annual Emmaus Halloween 5K was the opening act along the parade route. Kathy Mintzer, the Emmaus Halloween Parade Committee Chairperson for the past 15 years, reported that 78 groups had registered to participate in the parade, typical of most years. "It's like you're the bride," Mintzer joked. "You prepare, you prepare, and then in the blink of an eye it's all over."
A group of Emmaus residents took a stand against large corporations and Wall Street today as they joined the many other "Occupy" groups across the nation. Partnering with "Occupy Allentown," Emmaus resident Chris Marksberry, one of the leaders of the group, said he and his friends are "Pretty much fighting corporate greed, supporting Wall Street (protestors), and of course supporting Occupy Allentown. Pretty much the same thing everyone else is doing." Marksberry said they have been planning the local protest for about a week, although he was somewhat disappointed with the turnout. At 3 p.m. …
Friday night marked Emmaus High School's first home football game of the season, however, the Hornets came up a bit short of the win. The Whitehall Zephyrs defeated the Hornets with a 24-17 score. Fans packed the EHS stadium as moonlight partnered with stadium lights to create a truly beautiful kickoff to the 2011 season.
Editor's Note: Patch freelance contributor Jenae Holtzhafer, who compiled this photo gallery, is the wife of Brian Holtzhafer, who serves on Emmaus Borough Council. The Farewell Summer Festival, organized by the Emmaus Main Street Partners, stretched from Triangle Park down to the Emmaus Public Library. The unique event, which included everything from hot dog eating contests to an outdoor movie, was held on Sat., Sept. 10.
Fall Fest at the Church of St. Ann kicked off last night and benefitted from a welcome break in the soggy weather. The annual event continues tonight and Saturday night from 5 pm. to 10 p.m. The popular carnival-style event features ethnic food favorites such as halupki, haluski, pierogies, and potato pancakes. And, there's plenty of kid-friendly items too: chicken fingers, hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries, soft pretzels, baked goods. There are free live bands from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly. Friday night Hoozya Daddy will perform; Saturday night Vinyl Diner takes the stage. The event also …
