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As the emotional backbone of our families, they’re superheroes. They walked us to the bus through elementary school. They took care of us when we had the flu. They signed us up for little league. They were always incredibly generous and inviting to our friends. In good times and bad, mom is always there for us, so now is no time for excuses.

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This Mother’s Day take the initiative to show your mom some love and appreciation. In this month’s issue, we provide all the resources you’ll need.

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n the early 18th century, settlers left Berks County and western Lehigh County and headed east in search of better soil to grow crops and livestock.

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They came to what is now the northwestern corner of Whitehall Township because of its rich soil and named the place Egypta, later Egypt, because it reminded them of the fertile Nile delta, “the granary of the world.”

At first, the name Egypt was loosely applied to land lying on both sides of the Lehigh River from Allentown up to the Blue Mountain; later, it was confined to Whitehall Township.

Word of the idyllic location soon reached family and friends back in the Rhineland-Palatinate state of what is now southwest Germany.

“Once someone settled there, their neighbors from the Old Country seemed to follow and settle in the same place,” says Karen Gensey, Whitehall Township historian and author of “Whitehall, Pennsylvania: the Golden Strip of the Lehigh Valley.”

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“Jacob Kohler, a farmer, was the first to stake a claim here, and later Peter Steckel.”

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A church and school were soon built, attracting more people to the area, but growth really took off about 150 years later with the rise of the cement industry.

Hotels, the Ironton Railroad (now a rail trail), blacksmiths, a post office, and 175 inhabitants were the direct result of the establishment in 1884 of the American Cement Works, which was purchased in 1913 by Giant Portland Cement.

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because you live here and Nazareth. With the establishment of Whitehall as a first-class township in the early 20th century, Egypt had grown to include two churches, an eight-room schoolhouse, 14 stores and six small industries. More growth occurred in the 1970s as housing development expanded northward from the township, consuming farmland.

“I love the history and that it still has that hometown feel,” says Gensey, a descendant of Egypt’s founder, Jacob Kohler.

Despite the growth, Egypt’s past charms still echo down the old commercial corridors along Main and Church Streets.

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“I just enjoy life here,” says Gary Weaver, a sixth-generation Egyptian who still lives in the family’s 19th century clapboard home—the only home on Main Street with a barn in the backyard and remnants of the former Egypt Chicken Farm. “It’s nice to have the Coplay Creek behind the house, a pleasant place to take a quiet walk.”

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Some of the earliest businesses are still in town, including George A. Kohler & Brothers, a fuel oil business and a fixture on South Church Street for more than a century. Built

by Jacob Steckel in 1790, the old Egypt Hotel, now Riley’s Restaurant & Pub, still stands at Main and South Church Streets. A store, hotel, tavern, post office, ice cream parlor, and dance hall, the landmark has long served as a hub of the community.

His forbearers, many of whom worked in the cement industry, also left their mark on a business that’s still well-known throughout the Lehigh Valley.

“My great-great grandfather, Tilghman Weaver, started the Egypt Bakery in 1898 and delivered the baked goods by horse-drawn wagon and later by truck,” Weaver says.

Egypt Bakery eventually merged with another Egypt bakery, Star Bakery, to form Egypt Star Bakery, now based in Allentown.

EGYPT THROUGH THE YEARS 1728

Jacob Kohler, an immigrant from Switzerland, becomes the first settler along land in the bend of Coplay Creek.

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Kohler is joined by Peter Troxell, Ulrich Burghalter, Michael Hoffman, Nicholas Kern, Ulrich Flickinger, and Nicholas Saeger.

1756

The Troxell-Steckel House, the oldest house in Egypt, is built. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the restored stone farmhouse is maintained by the Lehigh County Historical Society.

1809

John Kohler builds a third mill to replace the one built by his grandfather to provide more water power to the growing community. It was in use for about 100 years.

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A covered bridge is built across Coplay Creek on Bridge Street.

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“Bakeries were popular—there used to be another one, Weiner’s, also at Main and Church Streets,” Weaver recalls.

The hospitality business also began to flourish, an outgrowth of the cement industry and increasing development on MacArthur Road, once known as the Road from Egypt to Allentown. Besides the iconic Egypt Hotel, there were the Ballas Hotel and the City View Hotel, which was operated by Weaver’s uncle.

A pastoral crossroad most of the time, Egypt did make its mark in local history when the country’s taps and distilleries went underground during Prohibition.

“The Lindaman and Keefer bottling company, which bottled whisky along with soft drinks, was the site of the first Prohibition raid in Lehigh County on December 9, 1920,” Gensey says. “We also had the Kleckner News Agency, which started in 1907 and evolved into Kleckner & Sons appliances.”

While Egypt’s days as a bustling center of commerce are part of local history, Weaver says activities at four local churches and the Egypt Memorial Park help maintain a strong local identity.

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“You used to be able to go up and down Main Street and hear people speaking Pennsylvania Dutch. You can still hear a little bit now and then,” Weaver says. “But we still have so much to be thankful for with the history that’s been preserved.

CURT SIMMONS, HOMETOWN HERO One of Egypt’s most famous sons, Curt Simmons, launched his baseball career at Whitehall High School, striking out 102 hitters in 48 innings and giving up only 12 hits during his senior year and leading his team to three straight Lehigh Valley championships.

Just about every major-league club was interested in the left-handed schoolboy phenomena, and the Phillies even came to watch him play in an exhibition game it arranged at Egypt Memorial Park in June 1947.

The same year, Simmons signed with the Philadelphia Phillies shortly after his 18th birthday, putting on a promising performance in the minors by winning 13 and losing five in 18 starts, striking out 197 batters in only 147 innings.

The Phillies brought him up to make his major league debut in 1947 against the New York Giants; Simmons won 3-1, striking out nine.

Simmons’ talent at the mound helped the Phillies win a national championship in 1950. His career, 1947 to 1950 and 1952 to 1967, earned him a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Fellow Hall of Famer Hank Aaron has always listed Simmons first as the toughest pitcher he ever faced.

Every year, Egypt pays tribute to his legacy by holding Curt Simmons Day at Egypt Memorial Park, a communitywide celebration. This year’s event is June 1.

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The Troxells bought 400 acres in the district called Egypt, in what today is Whitehall Township. For generations to come, life in Egypt and similar communities would see German traditions mingling with those of other local ethnic groups to form a distinctive Pennsylvania German culture.

In 1756, Johann’s son Johann Peter built one of the finest stone homes in the township on the family farm. In the Germanic tradition, the house features a blessing stone and arched windows.

The house also has a central hallway, typical of the architecture popular in England at that time.

In 1768, Johann Peter Troxell and his family left the Lehigh Valley after selling their farm to Peter Steckel, who lived there with his family until his death in 1866.

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After Peter Steckel’s death in 1866, the farm was eventually sold out of the family. In the 1940s, A.P. Steckel bought the house and gave it to the Lehigh County Historical Society. Today it has been restored and stands as a place where visitors can catch a glimpse of life in the heyday of Pennsylvania German rural culture.

The 1756 Troxell-Steckel Farm Museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is open for annual events or by appointment for groups. Call the Lehigh County Historical Society, 610-435-1074, to make arrangements.

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For more than 30 years, Gayle and Steve Ganser have lived and embraced that metaphor by fulfilling a shared dream of owning and operating a farm.

Friends since sixth grade and junior prom dates at Central Catholic High School, the Gansers purchased a 15-acre farm in Maxatawny Township, Berks County, in 1979, a year before they wed.

In 1983, Steve, a graduate of Delaware Valley University with a degree in horticulture, was laid off at Rodale Institute Experimental Farm, and Gayle was working in sales at Kraft Foods, pregnant with their first child.

“We always talked about having a farm,” Gayle says.

“We grew up on the east side of Allentown and loved it there, but we had a mutual desire to live in the country.”

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“I think it was God’s way of throwing us into what we always dreamed of doing,” Gayle says. “It was truly a blessing in disguise.”

Fertilized by fate, Eagle Point Farm took root.

The Gansers began by selling baby vegetables to a food distributor in Phoenixville, Chester County, which brought the produce — squash, edible flowers, green beans, asparagus — to chefs across the world and into kitchens at landmark restaurants such as Tavern on the Green in New York.

Back home, Steve and Gayle established a local network for their baby vegetables, selling to Lehigh Valley restaurants and running a huckster route to deliver produce to 600 local homes and three senior citizen communities in Allentown and Whitehall Township.

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“We do everything from asparagus to zucchini to cantaloupe and watermelon and specialty melons,” she adds. Favorite specialty melons among Eagle Point customers are the canary, which resembles a large yellow almond with a sweet, light green flesh like a honeydew, and the ananas, which looks like a cantaloupe but smaller. “It’s like a personal size melon, slightly larger than a softball,” Gayle says.

“People love them; they’re so sweet.”

Eagle Point Farm Market also offers 400 varieties of perennials and herbs, including 15 varieties of basil.

“One of the most spectacular is African blue basil, which grows four feet high,” Gayle says. “It’s a great pollinator; bees just love it.”

“We squeeze a lot into that little store,” Gayle says.

“We produce all of the vegetables we sell. And we’re sustainable. We incorporate organic methods and use other alternative methods only when necessary.”

To help maintain an inventory of fresh produce on opposite sides of the growing season, the farm has greenhouses and a high tunnel season extender—a covered structure for cucumbers, tomatoes, and lettuce that supports a taste of summer throughout the year for Eagle Point customers.

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“We try to have tomatoes before July 4 and till Thanksgiving,” Gayle says.

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Large big box stores and online shops can be overwhelming and may not have the expertise to answer all your questions or offer you plants that have been grown successfully in our area.

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Schwartz says her most valuable tip from Eagle Point was planting a fresh herb garden outside her kitchen, making rosemary, thyme and oregano instantly available to provide freshness to every recipe.

“They are greatly missed after Christmas when they close,” she says. “I look forward to them opening every year.”

Adds Gayle, “People are thrilled to have us. It’s a real mom and pop, and there are not many around. It can be a struggle with all the competition.”

It’s been a late start for the growing season this year, as the Gansers and other area farmers deal with wet soil as a result of the heavy precipitation last year.

Steve has been laying plastic for weed control and spreading mulch for tomatoes in the high tunnel; cucumbers are soon to follow. They have to have hanging baskets done by the end of February to have them in time for Mother’s Day.

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“It’s so family friendly, and Gayle has taught me a lot over the years,” she says. “I used to want to plant things separately, and when I looked at Gayle’s displays that clumped together different plants, they were so beautiful, so I did that home.”

“It’s hard work, but it’s a good way to make a living,” Gayle says. “All that we do at our market wouldn’t be possible without our daughter, Monica, and our store manager Tina Mullen and our great staff.”

“We’ve had many of the same customers the 32 years,” she adds. “You grow a big connection with your customer base, and they’ve grown up with us.

Looking back, it was a real blessing. We love growing things, and we love our customers.”

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Join us as we explore the greater Lehigh Valley to bring you the best in health and wellness resources.

In this month’s edition, as a tribute to Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12th, we’re focusing on Women’s Health. Get an overview of health care resources available for every stage of life, learn how to slow down by staying mindful, and meet four female doctors from St. Luke’s who are taking a genuine approach to caring for your family.

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health rom adolescence to motherhood to menopause, it can be challenging to find professional and personal health care for women in all stages of life. Fortunately, our region is home to caring medical experts and specialists who can help women navigate the everyday to the extraordinary.

“At St. Luke's, you're not a number. We believe in personalized care and have a full complement of health and wellness services for women,” says Debra Pingue, Women’s Service Line Administrator at St. Luke’s University Health Network.

From the first gynecological appointment for teens, to birthing centers and birth control options for women, to pelvic rehabilitation, breast imaging, osteoporosis, and menopause guidance for mature women, the network provides services for a lifetime.

“At St. Luke’s, we take a look at the whole woman and work as a team. If someone needs a specialist, we’re all connected which makes it easier and more convenient for the patient,” Pingue says.

Information is shared between departments, unifying care, to give physicians complete visibility of their patients.

St. Luke’s is also known for its maternity services across the Lehigh Valley and Pingue says a new Women & Babies Pavilion is set to open at the Anderson Campus early next year.

Pingue emphasizes that care doesn’t stop after the baby arrives. St. Luke’s Baby & Me Support Center in Bethlehem hosts mom and baby postnatal exercise groups, breastfeeding support, postpartum support groups, and education and support throughout the whole journey into parenthood.

One service for women unique to the region is pelvic rehabilitation. Often, new moms find that they’re leaking urine when they cough or participate in physical activity. Lauren Garges, PT, the pelvic rehab director and board-certified women’s health clinical specialist at Physical Therapy at St. Luke's in Bethlehem, says it's common but not normal.

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Garges said her office offers successful treatment options that start from the inside out, building deep core muscle strength by contracting a focused area and adding larger muscle exercises for the torso, back, hips, and rectus abdominus.

Garges just saw a post-pregnancy patient who three months ago couldn’t do a crunch and can now hold a plank. She’s gained strength quickly and is scheduling her last visit.

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“It’s a very sensitive area in physical therapy.

Sessions are always private with one clinician and patients see the same clinician each time,” Garges says. “It’s important to get their trust.”

Sometimes a woman visits her gynecologist for an exam and hears a more severe concern—that of cancer. When it comes to breast cancer detection, St. Luke’s offers breast care facilities with higher-level breast imaging and diagnostic mammograms.

In the event the cancer involves the uterus, vulva, ovaries, or cervix, the patient could be quickly referred to the network’s gynecologic oncology team.

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oms are often the glue that holds the family together­—caring for children and spouses, working a full-time job, running the household, and managing the family’s never-ending social calendar.

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themselves that can come to aid in the most hectic of moments, say when the toddler has colored the dog with markers or traffic is derailing an appointment.

“I see a lot of people that come here for help with anxiety,” says Audrey Slough, LCSW, an outpatient psychotherapist at St. Luke’s University Health Network. “People say, ‘I’m overwhelmed.’ We see a lot of moms here.”

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She suggests busy moms adopt mindfulness practices to help with day-to-day stress and anxiety. Slough says Jon Kabat-Zinn, the founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, defines the practice as “paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally.”

“I teach it, I also practice it,” Slough says. “It helps you observe and be in the present moment.”

Slough notes that mindfulness is not the same as meditation and can be done anywhere, anytime. The way to begin is by breathing and noticing how you breathe.

“It’s about slowing down your breathing and observing your five senses and physical sensations,” Slough says.

Ask yourself what you’re feeling. What sounds do you hear? What smells do you smell?

What can you see, taste, touch—and what are you feeling in your body? Is there pain or discomfort; hunger or thirst; any thoughts that arise?

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“Getting out of your head, out of your worry state, you become more aware of what’s going on in your mind and body,” Slough says. “It gets you out of auto-pilot, so you can respond wisely.”

And that’s an important skill to have when the toilet overflows, your alarm clock doesn’t go off, or your toddler is having a tantrum in the grocery store.

Slough uses the word “notice” to remind herself to be mindful in daily life or stressful situations.

“Mindfulness teaches us that emotions are temporary, they’re not dangerous,” Slough says.

To schedule an appointment to develop mindfulness practices or to make an appointment for individual, group, family, or couples therapy, contact St. Luke's Behavioral Health Outpatient Services at 484-526-3012.

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MOBILE TECH ot long ago, our mobile phones were merely a convenient way to connect with people wherever you were. Today, they’re pocket computers that include phone calls among their hundreds of functions. There’s an app for just about anything, including aspects of personal health care that go far beyond keeping track of one’s appointments.

With little effort, you can find health-oriented mobile apps for: • Accurate information about ailments and illnesses, medications, treatments, potential drug interactions, and similar topics • Understanding your symptoms

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According to management consultants Accenture, 69% of patients like to use mobile apps for after-hours communication or to set follow-up appointments, 84% of providers use them for postdischarge support, and 96% of the health care providers that use apps have seen better patient-satisfaction outcomes.

Chad Brisendine, vice president and chief information officer at St. Luke’s University Health Network, agrees that the concept is trending nationally, but adds that the St. Luke’s app is unique. “Most medical apps come from a vendor called Epic. We use multiple vendors for ours, so we can incorporate their best-in-class features,” he said.

• Tracking your recovery progress—noting milestones and dealing with setbacks

Those distinctive features result in a powerful app.

• Maintaining medication schedules with dosage reminders and easy renewal of prescriptions

The MyChart function lets you see test results, communicate with your care team, ask for prescription refills, and track your overall health status. Link profiles of your kids or other dependents to your account and you can access their information as well.

• Dealing with the many issues of chronic diseases

Comparing care options 24 hours per day and selecting the best one for you is simple using our ‘Not Feeling Well?’ feature,” said Brisendine. “The app can help you find the most convenient practice, lab or walk-in center for you. In addition, it can help you find a specific doctor for your condition and schedule appointments on line. Most exciting, the St. Luke’s app features on demand Video Visits which allows you to connect with a doctor immediately, right from your phone for all your urgent care needs.

“You can use it for paying medical bills,” Brisendine said. “It makes bills easier to read and understand, and lets you set up a payment plan if needed.

“We’ve rolled out various features over the last 24 months or so,” Brisendine added, “and more are in development. By the end of the year, patients should be able to complete their check-in paperwork ahead of time. Just walk in and wait to be called; the app will signal that you’ve arrived.”

Download the free app by visiting the Apple or Google Play store, and simply search for “St. Luke’s.”

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In other words, it’s possible to experience a heart attack with no obvious indicators—making the episode easy to ignore. “Also, women tend to have the role of caring for other people—their children, aging parents, spouses— spending less time maintaining their own health,” Dr. Mani said.

Other evidence suggests that women are more reluctant than men to seek treatment when they aren’t feeling well. For example, one study looked at heart attack patients to determine how long they waited before seeking treatment. The median delay time for men was 16 hours; for women, it was 54 hours.

All of the above drives Dr. Mani’s recommendations.

“Women can reduce their heart attack risk by following the usual suggestions—eat right and exercise. If you have other risk factors, such as hypertension, high cholesterol, or diabetes, be sure to treat them."

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eart attacks, the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S., can strike at any time. According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 735,000 people are affected annually.

The data also reveals that although women tend to have their first heart attacks later in life than men, they tend to have lower survival rates.

Why? “Classically, women develop coronary disease 10 years later than men; on average, they’re in their 60s,” says Dr. Anne E. Mani, a board certified noninvasive cardiologist with St. Luke’s Cardiology Associates. “It’s possible that estrogen is a protective factor which disappears as menopause develops. And older people often have additional medical issues that can complicate treatment."

Women sometimes display different symptoms from men. “The classic heart attack symptom is severe chest pain that can radiate down into your arm, usually the left, and profuse sweating,” Dr. Mani says. “Women usually experience that too, but sometimes those symptoms are absent. Instead, they report having a feeling of indigestion or problems with gas. They might have shortness of breath, or severe sweating with no chest pain at all. Others will say their jaw or throat feels full.” Nausea, dizziness, and fatigue are other atypical signs.

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“And if you experience any heart attack symptoms, even the unusual ones, call 9-1-1 immediately. If it is a heart attack, the sooner you’re evaluated and treated, the better your chances are for a good outcome. And that’s always a good thing!”

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our female physicians, who are also moms, are taking a team-based, patient-centered approach to family care at their new practice.

Suzanne Widmer, DO, Christine Block, MD, Anna Keane, DO, and Vanessa Eiswerth, DO (pictured from left to right) opened St. Luke’s Family Medicine—Anderson to put their shared philosophy of personalized care into action.

The four women have known each other professionally for years—Block and Widmer were previously in practice together while Keane and Eiswerth did their residencies together—and three of them are nearby neighbors to one another in the Macungie area. When the opportunity arose to start their own practice together at St. Luke’s University Health Network, they jumped at the chance.

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“All four of us have school-age kids, we’re all moms, and we all understand taking care of families,” Block says. “We have very similar philosophies in care. We believe in creating a strong relationship with patients and getting to know people well.”

A medical journal article by professors Anthony C. Berman and Daryl S. Chutka, who teach at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, looks at doctor-patient relationships and found that “communication skills form the foundation for a more positive patient-provider relationship, leading to greater patient satisfaction and better patient compliance.” It also found that that a doctor’s “ability to communicate effectively with patients can contribute significantly to improved patient outcomes.”

“We’re like-minded in our goal of how we want to take care of people,” Widmer says. “It’s really about putting the patient first.”

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Eiswerth says the practice always sets aside time to see sick patients the same day they call in or the very next day. She also says it’s just as important to see patients when they are well to help them with preventative care.

“Sometimes you need to see your family doctor who knows you,” Eiswerth says.

The practice is friendly and welcomes patients of all ages. “We’ve seen multiple generations from the same family and have watched kids grow up and parents become grandparents,” Widmer says.

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“We are all really passionate about getting to know our patients. If you know your doctor well, and they know you well, you get better care,” Block says.

“Patients are always part of the conversation on care and developing a plan unique to them as a function of their social situation or where they are in life. We can see four 50 year-old women in a day and each will leave with a different kind of plan,” Widmer says.

Keane says it’s important that patients have a close relationship to the nurses and office staff as well, since they are often the first people a patient will speak with or see. She said that front desk relationship was vital in her own family when her mom was navigating her late father’s cancer treatments.

thePaverSavers.com • 888.992.9001 “That relationship is at the very core of what primary care should be and that’s what we need to nourish,” Keane says.

The four physicians collaborate on care, sharing ideas, opinions, and suggestions with each other in their approach with various cases.

“I’m always getting good advice that I trust,” Block says.

“They’re not only my friends, they’re the best doctors I know,” Keane said.

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Widmer graduated from Parkland High School and left the area for college, returning during her residency at St. Luke’s. She has two kids, a husband, cat, and dog that keep her busy after work. “The Lehigh Valley is a great place to raise your family,” she says. “It’s all about family medical care and family care in my home.”

Block is originally from Phoenixville and her husband is from South Whitehall Township. They moved to the Upper Macungie area where they are raising their young daughter and son. “We’re super-active in the community, mostly in the kid arena,” Block says, rattling off a list of activities from Girl Scouts to basketball that keep her youngsters happy.

Eiswerth is originally from Mechanicsburg, but did her medical school rotations in the region before settling here to start working. She is married with two young daughters. “We have the small town feel but with the greater metropolitan experience,” she says, "From shows at PPL Center, trips to New York City, and rafting in Jim Thorpe."

Keane grew up in Bucks County and is a married mom of four kids from ages 5 to 11. She said life outside the office is “busy and lovely,” consisting of school, music lessons, scouts and more.

“It’s a joy to get to work with people I love seeing everyday,” Block says. “We’re building something that reflects us and I really think we bring something unique to the community.”

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ith summer soon approaching, if you’re like me, you aren’t always sure of what’s in style for guys who are past their college-age years. To shine some light (and some help), we reached out to Santo Napoli, owner of assembly88 (www.assembly88.com) for some tips and ideas. Santo and his team can help you out from the top of your head to the soles of your feet—from hats to footwear, and everything you need in between.

Santo has been a downtown Allentown retailer for the last 20 years, and some of you may know him as co-owner of The Archive and New York Urban. Whereas those businesses were aimed at young men, assembly88 is directed at the mature professional who wants to look good in all aspects of his life, whether that’s the boardroom or at an Iron Pigs game.

Incidentally, if you’re wondering where the business name came from, assembly88 is a tribute to Kramer’s Music House—the original occupant of the space at 544 Hamilton Street—and the number of keys on the pianos that were built and sold there.

THE FOCUS OF THIS ARTICLE IS GETTING READY FOR SUMMER. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE ESSENTIALS EVERY MAN SHOULD HAVE IN HIS WARDROBE? Santo says you should have some fun swim trunks or board shorts. “Prints are great and they can be subtle too.” He also suggests solid pocket tees, especially garment-dyed options which look broken in from day one.

Also, what he calls “all day” shorts were tremendous last year—essentially one pair of shorts you can wear from the golf course, to the pool, and then to dinner with the family. Also, canvas sneakers and slip-ons are essential.

“It’s best to ditch the athletic sneakers unless you are actually doing something ... athletic!”

Santo adds. Performance polos and wovens also continue to trend, as they are easy to care for and keep you looking great (and cool), even on the hottest days!

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ARE THERE ANY “RULES” WHICH SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED? (E.G. DON’T WEAR SOCKS WITH SANDALS) Listen up, gentlemen: cargo shorts should only be for mowing the lawn! It’s also time to retire any jean shorts that are still in the closet. During work hours, keep the belt matching the shoes, even in the summer.

Santo says “while there may be other rules, throw most out the window. Guys should do what makes them comfortable and confident!”

HOW DOES A GUY FIGURE OUT WHAT HIS “STYLE” IS? Santo says that store windows and mannequins help guys visualize outfits really well. “Listen to your friends and loved ones: when you get compliments on an item, take it as a cue that you’re on the right track!” he adds. It’s summer, so it’s a great opportunity to try something new, like perhaps some brighter colors or different fabrications in shirts and shorts.

GUYS COME IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES. HOW IMPORTANT IS FIT WITH MEN’S CLOTHING? Fit is very important! “Too many guys are wearing pants and shirts that are one size too big. We encourage clients to size down and many end up moving to that size permanently once they realize how much better of a look it is,” Santo says. Some brands cater to slimmer builds, and other brands offer a range of different fits that accommodate athletic or larger frames.

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ARE HIGHER QUALITY CLOTHES WORTH THE INVESTMENT? If sustainability is important to you, consider that higher quality usually ensures better environments for the factory workers. If durability is important, most of assembly88’s selections are classic and staple items. Paying more can also ensure you look great over time, even after countless washes or dry cleaning.

“Customers have communicated to our staff that they’ve tried the cheaper options, but they don’t last anywhere near as long or look as new than the better product options available,” Santo shared.

WHAT IF I’M A JEANS AND T-SHIRT GUY—IS THERE HELP FOR ME? Jeans and T-shirts never go out of style! Twill pants have been very strong, and they now come in 5-pocket style so they resemble denim, and Santo has seen the market shift that direction.

He adds, “T-shirts are always strong for us, and they’ve come a long way. They are super soft and tag-less nowadays, too.”

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WHAT ARE 5 THINGS I CAN START DOING TODAY TO UP MY STYLE GAME? Invest in no-show socks for summer sneakers and slip-ons! Your feet will thank you.

Balance out prints, plaids, and solids. Have fun with print shorts, but balance out with a solid or woven shirt (or vice versa).

Keep the shorts above the knee (between 7" and 9") unless you are playing pick-up basketball.

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or more than a century, Mother’s Day has served as an official holiday to honor moms and maternal figures across the country. The holiday became official under Woodrow Wilson in 1914 when he signed a proclamation to mark the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. Today’s moms tend to wear many hats as they attempt to do it all—from raising a family to handling the housework, acting as a taxi service, a nurse, a cheerleader, shopper, and many times working out of the home or running one’s own business on top of it all. Many times, the mom is described as the glue that holds it all together. Though she’s appreciated every day, it’s wonderful to celebrate together each year for Mother’s Day.

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TAKE HER OUT TO THE BALLGAME Bring Mom over to the ballfield for some peanuts and Cracker Jacks at the Mother’s Day matinee ballgame. The Lehigh Valley IronPigs host the Indianapolis Indians on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Coca-Cola Park at 1:35pm. ironpigsbaseball.com HAVE A BUBBLY DAY Treat Mom to a Champagne Brunch at Blue Mountain Resort on Mother’s Day. Participate in the raffles featuring “mom-worthy prizes” and enjoy live entertainment by The Frost from 10am to 2 pm at the Slopeside Pub & Grill and

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EMBRACE YOUR INNER ANIMAL Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Lehigh Valley Zoo, boasting a wide array of birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals in this nonprofit menagerie. Make Mom’s day extra memorable when you schedule an animal encounter. Enjoy a giraffe painting experience or an encounter with sloths, armadillos, penguins, or birds. www.lvzoo.org

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INVITE LEARNING AND DISCOVERY Turn to the nonprofit Da Vinci Science Center to watch science come to life.

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Enjoy the thrills or practice your artistic skills with the entire family. www.dorneypark.com www.crayolaexperience.com/easton

EXPLORE THE ARTS Take Mom to check out the 54th Annual Downtown Fine Art & Craft Show, where a memorable sidewalk art show sprawls out along Historic Bethlehem’s Main Street. Besides the artwork on display for judging, the two-day event includes children’s interactive art activities and acoustic jams by local musicians.

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TAKE MOM ON A WINE TOUR If all the children are grown, a tour and tasting through one or more of the Lehigh Valley’s own vineyards and wineries would be a flavorful experience. Go together with a designated driver or look into chauffeured travel to make the most of your wine tastings along the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail.

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SEND HER ON A MOMS’ NIGHT OUT Let’s be honest, moms work day and night around the clock to care for the family. After all the day’s fun is done, encourage her to keep the Mother’s Day vibe going with her mama friends.

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Today’s families come in many shapes and sizes with loved ones in a variety of roles.

Stepmother, foster mom, mother-in-law, and of course, grandmothers deserve to be celebrated as well. So, no matter whom you choose to celebrate on Mother’s Day, enjoy this special time to celebrate old memories and make plenty of new ones.

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TALK TO YOUR INSURANCE AGENT. Pools are fun, but they can also increase your liability. Check with your agent to be sure you’re adequately covered, and ask about ways to mitigate your risk (and your premiums!)—locked gates, fences, and removal of access ladders, for example. “No trespassing” and “Swim at your own risk” signs just won’t cut it.

ASK QUESTIONS. THEN ASK SOME MORE. Not every pool contractor is created equal, so don’t hesitate to grill your bidders about their capabilities and experience. Insist on seeing references from other satisfied customers; you might even be able to contact some of them.

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t’s a Monday afternoon at the Banana Factory, and Kim Hogan’s students are gathering up their projects at the end of their stained glass mosaic class. Hogan compliments a girl who comes up to show her the progress she’s made and reminds another to be careful as she hurries out the door.

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The process is actually a very simple one. A pattern or illustration is drawn on a surface, pieces of colored glass are cemented onto the surface, then grout is applied to fill in the spaces.

“Mosaic was literally the first form of art glass work,” says Angelo Grello, CEO of Warner Art Glass in Whitehall Township. It goes back thousands of years to Mesopotamia and was popular among the ancient Greeks and Romans and in the Byzantine Empire. The ancient glass mosaics still retain their vibrant colors. “It’s a misnomer that stained glass is stained. The color is cooked right into the glass.

They typically start with glass that is clear then add minerals or metals to it. For example, pink is glass with gold bullion added to it. Cobalt blue has cobalt cooked into it.”

Those vibrant colors are one of the things that attracted Hogan to the medium. Liberation was another. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York, she had been focusing on watercolor portraits of children and murals. But a friend needed one more student to run a mosaic class at the same time she was going through a divorce and “it felt good to smash things.” “I discovered how freeing it was, as opposed to doing a portrait to where it really has to look like that person. It was very freeing to move into smashing up pieces and rearranging them.”

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“The range of colors is so lush and vivid and so much more varied than what you can find in tile.”

But Hogan doesn’t limit herself to stained glass.

A fish mosaic hanging on her studio wall includes auto glass, mirrored glass, broken dishes and magazine photographs; the whimsical “Tree of Wisdom” features magnets, geodes, pebbles, slate, and lidded tin boxes that open up to reveal messages; and a piece designed for a children’s waiting room is full of hidden items for youngsters to find—tiny turtles, butterflies, fish, and words are embedded in the larger work. “I like to get playful,” she says.

Her work is varied, from the whimsical to the serious and from more small, simple designs to elaborately detailed panels, like those she is creating for a children’s story book on the circus.

The larger, more complex pieces, like the portrait of a dog that is on display at the Banana Factory, can take months to complete, while a simple onefoot square design may take only an evening.

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Hogan divides her time between creating her art and her teaching, which also includes residencies in area schools and team-building activities for corporations. This spring, she’s working with students at two Bethlehem elementary schools to create legacy projects.

At Donegan, she is helping the four fifth-grade classes to create their own mosaics on pillars in an outdoor classroom depicting a different Pennsylvania animal. At Governor Wolf, students are working on outdoor planters. She has done similar projects in Saucon Valley.

Group legacy projects she has led can also be found at the Sigal Museum in Easton and on the benches in the park across from Just Born in Bethlehem.

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“I always tell my students it’s like an art museum, but it’s free to get into,” says mosaic artist Kim Hogan. “That’s where I buy all my glass. If someone wants to start, that’s the place to shop.

We’re so lucky. There are only a few places like that in the United States. It’s nice to have them in our backyard.”

Located at 603 Eighth St. in Whitehall Township, the store, visible from Route 22, offers materials for all forms of glass art, from cold (stained glass and mosaic), to warm (fusing) and hot (glass blowing and glass sculpting) glass.

Founded by Charles Warner in San Diego, the company moved to the Lehigh Valley in the 1980s, with a mission of making glass crafting fun and accessible.

To that end, it offers a free three-hour class, Introduction to Art Glass 101, which offers an introduction to the various types of glass art, including a glass-blowing demonstration followed by two hours of hands-on instruction.

“When you walk out of here, you’re marked and dangerous. And you’re able to comprehend what you’re doing. It’s all about competence and confidence,” says Warner CEO and instructor Angelo Grello.

“Mosaics is the simplest by far. You can apply glass to almost anything. You can buy a ceramic pot for 50 cents at Home Depot and glue glass on it and grout it and have a masterpiece. It’s really that simple,” Grello says. “But then you can get into the advanced cutters and special shears, and all types of glues and applications.

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alking into Diana’s Cafe is at once cozy and inviting—much like walking into the house of a friend you haven’t seen in awhile. Except this friend makes stacks of pancakes covered in fresh strawberries and whipped cream, and always has homemade cookies and baked goods on hand..

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When Diana and Jim Hall-Yurasits opened Diana’s Cafe 20 years ago, they wanted a place where people could find delicious, reasonablypriced food in a comfortable setting. Since then, Diana’s has become a staple in Center Valley, serving up comfort food like sausage gravy over homemade buttermilk biscuits, house-made corned beef hash, and of course, mugs of hot, fresh coffee (more on that later).

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WHAT’S THE VIBE? “We want you to feel welcomed and well fed,” Hall-Yurasits says of the 50seat restaurant. Her husband renovated every inch of the former house, turning the rooms into cozy dining spots and the front porch into a bright and vibrant enclosed eating area.

WHAT’S THE CULINARY STYLE? Diana’s menu has favorites that keep the lines out the door on the weekends—the Andouille Sausage Scramble drizzled with Chipotle Hollandaise, homemade soups, and the Crab Bisque her customers rave about. But the menu also reflects seasonal flavors, with new lunch specials popping up weekly.

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Breakfast is served all day with options like Belgian waffles, house-made quiche, or the Bacon Orange Marmalade Omelet. Diners can also order gluten-free pancakes or fresh fruit parfaits.

For lunch, guests can start with Caramel Sweet Potato Fries or Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites. Then enjoy salads, burgers, entreées such as crab cakes or steaks, or sandwiches like Guinness Beef Brisket on a Brioche roll.

The dessert case is stocked with Diana’s favorite family recipes—buttermilk cakes, homemade cookies, fruit pies, and cobblers. If you didn’t save room for dessert, there are grab n’ go options,

including 4-inch double-layer cakes starting at $6.50. Celebrating a special occasion? Diana’s offers 9-, 10-, or 12-inch round cakes or ¼, ½, or full sheets.

ANYTHING NEW? In addition to a bustling cafe and a packed catering schedule, Diana’s is launching a new dinner option. Every four weeks on a Saturday night, fans can enjoy a prix fixe dinner at Diana’s. ($50 per person, reservations only, call or go to the website for details).

first. The cafe is closed Sundays, but takes reservations for groups of 5 or more on Saturdays. Don’t forget to pre-order Mom’s favorite dessert to pick up while you’re there.

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When you visit Diana’s, the coffee is just about as fresh as you can get. That’s because a year ago Diana and her husband launched Red Door Coffee Roasters, their own on-site, small-batch roasting room.

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Hall-Yurasits says they’d always entertained the thought of opening a coffee shop, and started roasting coffee beans as a hobby. Since then it’s become a sister company. Her husband uses a custom roaster to make 20-pound batches of coffee, with beans sourced from all over the world.

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But it’s much more than that, says executive director Dr. John “Jack” E. Felch Jr. “We are a Christian organization with an ecumenical mission,” he said. “So by definition, we work across all theological divides in Christian churches to help each other do what Jesus asked us to do.”

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This extract from its mission statement makes it clear: “Putting our faith into action, we minister to and advocate for those in need and encourage all to reach their full potential.”

Although its social-service programs are inspired by Christian values and understanding, Felch said “Our programs are open to everybody, and we are more than happy to work with people of other faiths in taking care of our neighbors.”

The conference was established in 1954 by a half-dozen local pastors who envisioned that their combined efforts would be more fruitful than their individual works. Currently, over 140 churches in the Valley are members of the LCoC.

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The Conference works with Catholic Charities to operate an ecumenical soup kitchen. “We’ve done that for 20 years,” Felch said. “The Conference runs it in Alliance Hall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; Catholic Charities hosts it the other four days at its Chew Street facility.” He adds that the program typically feeds up to 120 people each day.

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A significant part of LCoC’s operating income derives from its many government contracts for housing. The Lazarus House program leases blocks of apartments and then sublets the units to people transitioning back into society. “These might be former prisoners, or youth that are ‘aging out’ of foster care,� he explained.

But a generous contribution from a board member gave the Conference enough leverage to acquire six local properties that function as group homes.

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“By placing three or four people in a single home, each tenant pays just a portion of the total rent, and we put a roof over more people’s heads,� Felch said. Because several people share common facilities, the arrangement also provides an informal support system for the residents.

The Conference’s housing program didn’t go unnoticed. “Recently, Northampton

County invited us to purchase three apartment buildings in the city,” Felch said.

The consolidated operation now provides affordable housing to 51 individuals.

The conference also operates “Daybreak,” a drop-in center for people afflicted with mental illness or physical disabilities, as well as those with HIV/AIDS or addiction problems.

In addition to offering three meals each weekday, Daybreak provides structure and encouragement to help members deal better with life and their conditions.

One of them is 55-year-old “Vince,” who’s HIVpositive and has been sober for the past 18 months. “When I joined Daybreak, I was really shy,” he recalled. “But I made a lot of friends, and I’m more outgoing now. I really love the staff here.”

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Felch welcomes community contributions to the Conference’s programs. “Many of our Lazarus House residents would benefit from having ‘mentors’ that help them rejoin society.

In-kind donations of carpentry, plumbing and electrical services for housing renovations are helpful too. And there’s still time for people to register for our ‘Valley Over the Edge’ fundraiser in early June.”

For more information about the Lehigh Conference of Churches’ services and programs, visit lehighchurches.org, call the main office at 610-433-6421, or email to info@lehighchurches.org.

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EATING WELL FOR LIFE: NUTRITION FOR CANCER PREVENTION AND GUIDE THROUGH YOUR CANCER JOURNEY TUESDAY, MAY 7, 12:30PM-2:30PM ST. LUKE'S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK INTEGRATED HEALTH CAMPUS 240 CETRONIA RD | ALLENTOWN Join our dietitians to learn about healthy eating and cancer care. Each class will be followed by a short support group. This is located in the South Building on the 2nd Floor, 220-S Weight Management Classroom. Open to all patients, caregivers, and community members. Call InfoLink at 1-866-785-8537 option 4 to register.

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presentation from a guest health professional on topics such as physical fitness, stretching, and nutrition. A different guest will hike with us each month, sharing a topic that they specialize in. We will hike at a brisk pace over uneven terrain for 2 to 2.5 miles guided by a Jacobsburg Education Center educator. Our guest will be available during the hike to discuss the topic of the day and answer your questions.

Meet at the Visitor Center at 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth. Registration is not required. You can find the full list of dates for each month, March thru October, at this address: events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/hike_for_health.

LEHIGH VALLEY HIRING EXPO WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 | 1PM-4PM THE PALACE CENTER | 623 HANOVER AVE ALLENTOWN This event will give employers and prospective employees throughout the region a chance to meet, discuss job opportunities, and find employment. Job seekers are encouraged to attend and there is no cost in doing so. Meet face to face with eager employers, have your resume shared among all employer participants, gain priority access to new job openings in our area, receive access to career training and resume assistance, potentially take part in immediate interviews and on-site hiring, and enjoy vendor door prizes and giveaways.

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calendar FINE ART & CRAFT SHOW SATURDAY, MAY 11 & SUNDAY, MAY 12 MAIN STREET | BETHLEHEM The Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission is pleased to announce their 54th Annual Bethlehem Fine Art and Craft Show. Held over Mother’s Day Weekend, the sidewalk art show along Main Street in Historic Bethlehem is a celebration of the finest local and regional artists. Approximately 90 juried artists and craft artisans participate each year in this two-day outdoor Fine Art Show. Please join us on Saturday, May 11 from 10am–5pm and Sunday, May 12 from 11am–5pm.

STAR BAR CRAFT BEER TASTING FRIDAY, MAY 17 | 6PM-10PM 123 W LEHIGH ST | BETHLEHEM Reserve now for Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12 — Serving a special menu for our special moms!

Hosted by the Star of Bethlehem Festival, the Star Bar Craft Beer Tasting will feature 50 plus brews from over 22 different breweries. This is a rain or shine event! Music will be provided for your listening pleasure by Smoke & Mirrors.

There will be games, music, and cold beer. Food is available for purchase. All this benefits the Star of Bethlehem Festival for Kids. All proceeds from all our events go towards our children’s festival. For more info visit www.starofbethlehemfestival.org for advance ticket sales. Tickets are $30 at the door or $5 for Designated Driver.

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SATURDAY, MAY 18 | 6:30PM-10:30PM VAULT 634 | 634 HAMILTON ST | ALLENTOWN The Believe in the Magic Social is an incredible evening of exquisite food and beverages, live music and dancing, celebrating the mission of Camelot for Children. Limited tickets are available, so don't wait—purchase your tickets today! Dress in your best denim for an unforgettable evening. Ladies, don't forget to layer on the bling! Visit camelotforchildren.org/events/believe-in -the-magic-social for more information.

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TEA TIME SATURDAY, MAY 18 | 12:30PM-2:30PM SOUTHERN LEHIGH PUBLIC LIBRARY 3200 PRESTON LN | CENTER VALLEY Enjoy an afternoon of sweets and savory and stimulating conversations hosted by Friends of the Southern Lehigh Public Library. This event is for ages 10 and up.

Tickets are $15 per person. Register at slpl.org.

WIMMER WAG FEST SUNDAY, MAY 19 | 1AM-4PM ANIMAL THERAPY CENTER | 3247 WIMMER RD SUITE B | BETHLEHEM Wimmer Wag Fest is a large community event free to the public! On-site will be local animal rescues with adoptable pets, kids' games, food, music, raffles, prizes, and local vendors. Featured again this year will be K9 Police Demonstrations, K9 Arson demonstrations as well K9 water demonstrations to entertain and educate. The 1st 100 people will get a free goody bag! Come join us on a beautiful spring day filled with family fun for all!

FREE TALK ON THE LATEST TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE AND ESSENTIAL TREMOR FRIDAY, MAY 24 | 6:00PM | LEHIGH VALLEY HOTEL 300 GATEWAY DR | BETHLEHEM Join James Shou, MD and Roy Hwang, MD as they discuss the latest treatment options for Parkinson’s Disease and Essential Tremor. This program is open to those with Parkinson’s Disease or Essential Tremor, and their loved ones/caregiver. Dinner is included. To register, call St. Luke’s InfoLink at 1-866-STLUKES (7858537), option 4.

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FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL SATURDAY, JUNE 1 | 12PM-8PM COCA-COLA PARK | 1050 IRONPIGS WAY ALLENTOWN The Lehigh Valley Food Truck Festival is an on-field event featuring dozens of food trucks, craft beer, mixed and frozen drinks, live music and other fun activities around Coca-Cola Park.

Each ticket includes access to the event, a $5 food voucher that can be redeemed at any food truck and complimentary parking. The Food Truck Festival features two sessions—one from 12–3pm and the other from 5–8pm. VIP tickets are available and include one-hour early access to either session (11 am for Session 1 and 4 pm for Session 2). Please note that the evening session is limited to attendees aged 21 and older. Learn more at CocaColaParkEvents.com.

SPRING 2019 LEHIGH VALLEY BIRD EXPO SATURDAY, JUNE 1 | 9AM–4PM CHARLES CHRIN COMMUNITY CENTER 4100 GREEN POND ROAD, EASTON Over 15 vendors will have birds (for sale and available for adoption), toys, food, cages, supplies, arts & crafts, and everything else in between available in our 13,000 sq ft vendor room!

There will be speakers doing FREE educational workshops throughout the day. All proceeds from raffle ticket sales will be donated to A Helping Wing Parrot Rescue & Sanctuary. Admission is $7 for adults, $4 for seniors (65+) and children aged 12 to 18, and children under 12 are FREE. You can save $1 off these prices by signing up for our email list when you arrive at the expo.

Kids are welcome to attend and can meet Kili the Cockatoo, the official parrot mascot of the Lehigh Valley Bird Expo. Please visit lehighvalleybirdexpo .com/ for a complete list of the speakers and vendors attending the Lehigh Valley Bird Expo.

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