Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of November.
Good morning, Bethlehem.
Second Harvest Food Bank has marked 25 years of its Senior Box Program that packs weekly food boxes for seniors who have trouble reaching stores + delivers them to homes and apartments.
Lehigh Valley has 500 veteran-owned businesses that employ about 5,000 people and make up 4% of local companies.
Army veteran Michael Hawkins runs a cybersecurity firm while fellow veteran Chad Butters grows grains for Eight Oaks Farm Distillery — proving their military skills boost local business.
LVstartup, the e-newsletter by Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation, released its November issue that highlighted the First Annual Lehigh Valley Entrepreneur Summit held Oct.21 at Ben Franklin TechVentures in Bethlehem where over 100 entrepreneurs learned about financial planning and marketing. The newsletter also noted that Global Entrepreneurship Week is set for Nov.17—23 to foster a stronger local startup scene.
Celtic Woman, an all female Irish music group, will perform at Easton's State Theatre on March 19 at 7:30 p.m.—tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Nov.
12 with prices from $80 to $120; the show will also feature a band, Irish dancers, and traditional Celtic instruments.
LVEDC started a year-long billboard campaign on Nov.
3 to show the quality products made here, beginning with Crayola and soon adding Freshpet, Mack Trucks and Martin Guitar. The billboards are on Route 22 (near Airport Road) and I-78 (near Hellertown exit) and are part of a push to boost the region’s economic strength.
On Nov 10, HNL Lab Medicine launched an escape room—style educational game that turns hospital training into a fun, hands-on puzzle challenge for nurses and lab staff.
The activity lasting under ten minutes has boosted teamwork between the laboratory and nursing teams.
Postmodern Jukebox Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Zoellner Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience today’s pop hits reimagined in the classic styles of legendary musicians.
The Snowbird Golf Tournament
Participation welcome — 3604 Farmersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA — Entry fee may apply — Hit the greens in the community's winter golf tournament.
Damon Sumner Stand-Up Comedy Show
8-10 p.m. — Bethlehem Visitor Center at SteelStacks — $21 — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Damon Sumner as he shares hilarious stories and observations from his life.
Chiodos Concert
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Sands Casino And Hotel — Tickets from $81 — Enjoy an electrifying performance by Chiodos at the Wind Creek Event Center.
Le Nozze di Figaro
4-5 p.m. — Zoellner Arts Center — Experience the comedic and dramatic brilliance of Mozart's masterpiece through talented young artists.
2025 Bethlehem Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Payrow Plaza — Free entry — Experience the magic of Christmas with twinkling lights, festive carols, and a chance to meet Santa.
LKV November Open House
1-5 p.m. — Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum — $8 admission, children under 12 free — Immerse yourself in a vast model railroad display depicting the Lehigh Valley from the 1950s to 1970s.
Follett Factory & Product Training
Dec 2-5 — Follett Products, LLC — Registration required — Experience the latest and safest ice products in this exclusive training session.
Free Dental, Vision, and Medical Services
6 a.m. — Northeast Middle School — Free services — Access essential health services including dental, vision, and medical care at no cost.
JOHNNYSWIM Concert
7-9 p.m. — Musikfest Café — Cost info not provided — Experience the soulful sounds of Johnnyswim as they celebrate their new album 'When The War Is Over'!
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