Sunday, December 22nd, 2024
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem, Pa., sees a significant turnout for its final weekend, offering festive shopping and unique artwork, attracting both regulars and new visitors. WFMZ
- ➤ Fostering Hope, coordinated by Meg Lalama in Palmer Twp., supports foster, adopted, and kinship care children with essential resources, ensuring their dignity and comfort. WLVR
- ➤ The Yankee Miracle League held a Christmas celebration at Hampton Lanes, delighting attendees with festive bowling. WFMZ
- ➤ The Salvation Army's Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Divisions achieved record donations during their Kettle Match challenge on Saturday, thanks to an anonymous donor. WFMZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Concord Chamber Singers celebrated over 55 years with a winter-themed secular concert, featuring a broad range of music from Shakespeare to modern compositions. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ Sweet Magnolia Churros introduces authentic Mexican hot chocolate and cinnamon pastries, warming the Christmas City Village shoppers in Bethlehem, marking the owners' debut outside family events. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ Craig Thatcher collaborated with Martin Guitar to design a limited edition model, which sold out immediately, and showcased it in his holiday concerts. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ A holiday exhibition in Bethlehem, Pa, features 20 Christmas trees each decorated according to a different U.S. city theme, running until Jan. 12. Lehigh Valley News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Granola Factory in Bethlehem now sells its traditional, hand-rolled kiffles, which follow the matriarch's recipe, at local Wegmans supermarkets, expanding its reach to a broader audience. Lehigh Valley Live
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Holiday Train Display at America On Wheels Museum
Explore an enchanting display of model trains featuring various scales and a Lego Train City at the America On Wheels Museum.
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LKV Holiday Open House - Model Railroading Experience (60s & 70s)
The LKV Holiday Open House offers a unique opportunity to explore intricate model railroad displays that showcase the rich history of Pennsylvania's railroads.
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The Corliss Engine Demonstration and Special Lecture
The event features the demonstration of the restored 115-ton Corliss steam engine and an informative lecture on its history and operational restoration by NMIH Historian Mike Piersa.
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LKV Holiday Open House (80s & 90s) at Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum
Explore detailed model railroad displays and learn about the history of railroading in Pennsylvania during this themed open house event.
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Second Tuesday Free Community Bluegrass Jam
A gathering for local Bluegrass musicians to share music and refine their skills in a community-friendly environment.
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