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1. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs When/Where: 10 a.m. June 15-16 at the Schubert Theater at DeSales University in Center Valley. Why Go: This is one of the children's selections offered each summer by the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. Pricing: Adults, $16; Children, $12. 2. Lower Milford Twp. Fireman's Carnival When/Where: 6 p.m. June 13-16 at the Lower Milford Twp. Fire Department in Coopersburg. Why Go: Fireworks on Friday night, bands every night. And I hear they have a dunk tank. There's also a silent auction. Pricing: Depends on how many ride tickets you buy! 3. Southside Film Festival When/Where: Daily June 12-16 at several Bethlehem venues including Victory Firehouse, Sinclair Auditorium on the Lehigh University campus and …

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Should be a good weekend coming up! We have more kinds of music than you can shake a stick at, tapas, barbeque, an open mic and good advice for making a happy home. 1. Blues, Brews and BBQs When/Where: Noon to 10 p.m. June 9 at 8th and Hamilton streets, Allentown Why Go: Sarah Ayers Band, James Supra Band and Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band are only a few of the entertainers scheduled. Pricing: Depends on what and how much you eat and drink. 2. Listen Live Music Open Mic at the Macungie Institute When/Where: 7 p.m. June 9 at the Macungie Institute. Why Go: Open mic will be a standard, 3 song or 15 minute (whichever comes first) set -- less or more depending on turnout. Beverages and food/snacks will be available. We'll also have t-shirts and …

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Lots to do this weekend! For your enjoyment and amusement we have baseball, a big yard sale, a concert, a covered bridge festival and a kilt crawl! 1. Kreidersville Covered Bridge Festival When/Where: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 2-3 at 100 Covered Bridge Road, Northampton. Why Go: It's such a summer thing to do, right? Plus, there's free fishing, a pig roast, food tent, hayrides, sheep shearing, pony rides and historic craft demonstrations. Pricing: Depends on what you buy. 2. Pawtucket Red Sox vs. Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs When/Where: 7:02 p.m. June 1 at Coca-Cola Park, Allentown Why Go: It'll be a wicked good baseball game! And don't forget the Friday night fireworks! Pricing: General admission tickets start at $7. 3. Fourth Annual Kilt Crawl …

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This weekend is chock full of fun things to do: a free concert, baseball, the designer showhouse, a Broadway revue and a chocolate fest featuring chocolate beer! Something for everyone! 1. Iron Pigs When/Where: 7:05 p.m. May 18 at Coca-Cola Park, Allentown Why Go: Because the Indianapolis Indians are in town! Pricing: Tickets start at $7. 2. SOTA Designer Showhouse & Gardens When/Where: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through May 20 at Three Chimneys Farm near Coopersburg. Why Go: Because this is the last weekend to see all those beautiful rooms, and to to come away with some great ideas! Pricing: $25. 3. Chocolate Fest 2012 When/Where: 2-5 p.m. May 20 at the Sun Inn Courtyard, Bethlehem. Why Go: Are you kidding? Chocolate appetizers, chocolate …

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1. The 105th Annual Bach Festival When/Where: Events begin with a lecture at 2 p.m. May 11 and conclude with the reception at 6 p.m. May 12 at various Lehigh University venues. Why Go: Several concerts in Packer Memorial Chapel, other concerts featuring Bach performed on guitar and harpsichord. And just all that lovely music. Pricing: Prices vary by concert. 2. BOGO Jewelry Offer With a Twist ... or a Sparkle When/Where: All weekend at Ten Thousand Villages in the Lehigh Valley Mall Why Go: When you buy a regularly priced piece of jewelry you can buy a second for half price and either keep it or donate it to The Perfect Fit for Working Women, an outreach of the Allentown YMCA/YWCA. Pricing: Depends on what you buy. 3. Oh Mama! When/Where: …

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1. Holy Smoke Chicken BBQ, Yard and Bake Sale When/Where: Sponsored by Solomon United Church of Christ, the yard and bake sales begin at 9 a.m. April 28. Take-out only chicken BBQ runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Macungie Memorial Park. Why Go: The sale includes all kinds of household items and is traditionally a fun event with some great bargains. Pricing: Tickets are $8 for a dinner of chicken, baked potato, applesauce and roll. Buying tickets in advance is highly recommended as there will be a limited number of extra dinner available. Contact a church member or call 610-966-3086 for tickets. 2. Community Fun Day: Emmaus Public Library Book Sale and Nutrition Fair When/Where: Events begin at 7 a.m. April 28 at Lower Macungie Middle School Why …

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This weekend we have ballet, baskets, bunnies, beef and Pokemon. 1. Community Easter Egg Hunt When/Where: 10 a.m. March 31 at Condordia Lutheran Church. Why Go: The hunt is for children aged 1 year to grade 5. And in addition to the fun, there's a social element: particpants are asked to bring a canned good to support the Emmaus food bank. Pricing: Free 2. Roast Beef Dinner When/Where: 5 p.m. March 31 at the Trexlertown Grange. Why Go: The menu includes roast beef, gravy, potato filling, corn, lettuce w/bacon dressing, dessert & beverage. Pricing: $10. 3. Coppelia When/Where: 1 p.m. March 31 at the Repertory Dance Theatre in Emmaus.  Why Go: The story of Coppélia is about a mysterious inventor, Doctor Coppélius who has made a life-size …

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When/Where:  Friday, 9:00 pm at The Pub On Main, 102 E Main St, Macungie. Why Go: Admit it, karaoke is always good for a laugh. Pricing: Listening is FREE. Drinks are not. When/Where: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, at Old Zionsville United Church of Christ, 5981 Fountain Hill Road, Old Zionsville. Why Go: Because breakfast is the most important meal of the day. With, baked goods being a great mid-morning pick-me-up, of course. Pricing: Depends on what you eat and decide to buy for later! When/Where: 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, at Emmaus Moravian Church, 146 Main St, Emmaus. Why Go: You never know what treasures you might discover. Pricing: Depends on how much shopping you do. When/Where: Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. until whenever you get tired of…

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This week we have vegetables, sounds of the season, Bach, historical authors and flowers....ahhhhh. Enjoy! 1. Lehigh Valley Flower Show When/Where: Begins at 10 a.m. March 2 at the Agri-Plex at the Allentown Fairgrounds. Why Go: Because in the middle of the cold, gray winter flowers are about the most welcome sight around. Pricing: $8 for adults. 2. Bach for Piano and Violin When/Where: 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. March 4 at Wesley Church in Bethlehem. Why Go: Over the span of both concerts, the Rev. Sean Duggan, pianist, and Janet Sung, violinist, will perform J.S. Bach's complete repertoire for violin and keyboard. Pricing: $15 for each concert at the door; $20 for both concerts; supper priced separately. 3. An Evening with C. S. Lewis When/…

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Jennifer Marangos

8:51 am on Friday, March 2, 2012

Thanks Father Damick...making the correction now...that would be a whole different kind of liturgy huh? I am picturing a covered wagon and a bunch of covered elixirs, myself...   more ›

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Hope you're ready to enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend: we have heritage, beer, native plants and streams and a fall festival all to be enjoyed outdoors! 1. 30th Annual Berks Heritage Festival When/Where: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 1-2 at the Berks County Heritage Center, 633 Court St., Reading. Why Go: Take a ride on a mule-powered carousel, see antique cars and farm equipment and some Victorian high wheelers. Pricing: $2 parking donation. 2. 2nd Annual Emmaus Main Street Partners Beer Fest When/Where: 1-5 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Emmaus Shopping Center, 1328 Chestnut St. Why Go: Participating breweries include Blue Moon, BrewWorks, Dogfish, Flying Fish, Heavy Seas, Long Trail, Magic Hat, Palm/Rodenbach, Sam Adams, Spaten, Stoudt’s, Troeg’s…

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