Arts Commission Announces Winners of Rain Barrel Auction

Art in the Garden Rain Barrel Project and Silent Auction Raised $1515 to Benefit the Projects of Emmaus Arts Commission.

The Emmaus Arts Commission (EAC) announced the winners of the second annual Art in the Garden Rain Barrel Project and Silent Auction on July 21 during the Community Day Old-Timers Baseball Game held at Emmaus Community Park. The EAC invited artists to creatively paint rain barrels as part of a fun way to make an artistic statement while educating the community on the benefits of using rain barrels to reduce runoff and improve water quality. Local artists submitted sketches and short summaries of their intended design and those chosen volunteered their time to create beautiful works of art on 55-gallon rain barrels. The five artists and one student class include Angela Darling Faidley, Becky Hay, Lauren Kuhn, Karen Lyngdoh, Joanne Morgan …

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Share Your Emmaus Community Day Photos With Patch

Emmaus Patch is always interested in your photos of the things going on our community.

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: To help those who didn't get the opportunity to attend Emmaus Community Day to get a better feeling for what the day had to offer, please upload your photos from Emmaus Community Day here or or you can email them to jennifer.marangos@patch.com. And, tell us about your favorite part of the day in the comments.

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5 Fun Things to Do This Weekend: July 21-22

Patch to the rescue! Here are five best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time.

Here are five fun things to do in the Lehigh Valley this weekend: Emmaus Community Day Bethlehem Blueberry Festival Easton Farmer's Market Zucchini 500 Allentown Band Great Eastern Book and Paper Show      

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Five Things to Know About Emmaus Community Day

Emmaus Community Day will happen in Emmaus Community Park on Sat., July 21 from noon to 6 p.m.

The second annual Emmaus Community Day will take place in Emmaus Community Park from noon to 6 p.m. on Sat., July 21.

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Rain Barrel Auction Will end Saturday

Bids being taken at Emmaus Borough Hall through 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 20.

The Emmaus Arts Commission's second annual Art in the Garden Rain Barrel Project and Silent Auction will come to an end on Sat., July 21 at Emmaus Community Day. The barrels have been on display in the front windows of the Clock Building since June 11. Official bid sheets are located at Emmaus Borough Hall in front of the cashier's window. Bids are being taken weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bids start at $100 per barrel with minimum bid increments of $10. Final bids will be accepted the day of the auction on-site at Emmaus Community Park during Community Day. Auction results will be announced during the Community Day Old-Timers Baseball Game held in Community Park.

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Emmaus Community Day Sizzles With Fun

Locals flocked to Emmaus Community Park for food and fun despite steamy weather conditions.

For the first time in many years, "Emmaus Community Day" was revived on Sat., July 23 as hundreds of attendees enjoyed music by live performers, participated in sporting events, dunked a few borough councilmen and ate tasty foods. Later in the day, a group of veteran Emmaus baseball players joined together to recall the good old days on the field during an "Old Timers" baseball game. Emmaus Ambulance Corps members were on site to keep everyone cool and safe as they offered free Powerade, cold towels and free misting fans. An ambulance was also ready in case of any emergencies. Later in the evening, DJ Dutch, (a.k.a. Emmaus Borough Councilman Brent Labenberg), rocked the Arts Pavilion with the latest dance tunes to close the event.

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Get Out: Five Things to do This Weekend

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This week we have a brand new community day, a classic play, yummy yoga, baseball and nostalgia. 1. Emmaus Community Day When/Where: Begins at 1 p.m. in Emmaus Community Park. Why Go: Because, in addition to the old timers' baseball game at 5:30 p.m. you can douse your favorite -- or least favorite -- council member in the dunk tank. Pricing: Free, but participating eateries will be selling food. 2. Pride and Prejudice When/Where: 8 p.m. July 23 at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival in the Main Stage Theatre, Labuda Center, DeSales University. Why Go: Because it's a classic. You have Elizabeth, you have Mr. Darcy; they have pride. And prejudice. Pricing: Tickets start at $47. 3. Yoga in the Vineyard When/Where: 10:30-11:30 a.m. July 24 …

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Emmaus Community Day will Debut on July 23

Afternoon and evening events will be held in Emmaus Community Park on Saturday.

Something new is coming to the Emmaus Community Park on July 23 -- the first-ever Emmaus Community Day, sponsored by the Emmaus Parks and Recreation Commission. The commission has sponsored periodic summer movie nights in Community Park in the past. But this year, the commission decided to try something a little different, instead organizing an afternoon and evening of special events, entertainment and food, starting at 1 p.m. “We really hope it will grow to be a yearly event,” said Vickie Gruver, chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission. “We hope every year to expand upon it.” Gruver said the highlight of the day will be the “Old Timer” baseball game for players age 40 or older, starting at 5:30 p.m. It will feature former Emmaus …

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Pamela

3:35 pm on Friday, July 22, 2011

I forgot the tables of crafts!!! I remember saving our allowance and spending it all there!!!! Everytime they try and do an event like this wether its a success or not they never do it again... Just like last summer once a month they had big stage on triangle with bands food and refreshment tent.. I dont see that this year.. Its a shame they arent consistent with events   more ›