The Irregular's 2017 Easton Christmas Book

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From the Publisher

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The holiday season is upon us yet again. My feelings this year are the same as years prior, people are a scattered mess anymore. I’m surprised the local ERs aren’t filled with more people tripping and falling from constantly checking an app on their phones. People complain about a big divide among us, but I often spy hypocritical behavior coming from these same people.

It’s time to cast aside our egos and just be love. If we could all love each other for who we are, perhaps, just perhaps, there would be no reason to fight each other. No lengthy Facebook comment threads of people being downright cruel to each other. My heart breaks for the world as it stands now. If you bash someone’s opinion because it doesn’t align with yours, then, no, you do not have the right to say you believe everybody is entitled to their own opinion - and you see this aaaall the time. We need to love each other and work together to create a better tomorrow. Go forth and treat your fellow man kindly, cherish your family and friends, and try to enjoy what should to be one the most magical times of the year.

There are tons of fun, festive holiday events throughout Easton and the greater Lehigh Valley to enjoy this year. Lots of great ways to keep your dollar local as well at all the wonderful restaurants and shops. Thank you to all of the amazing businesses in downtown Easton as well as the greater Lehigh Valley who have advertised in the Easton Christmas Book this year and in years past! I couldn’t do it without you. Next year will be the Easton Christmas Book’s 40th year!

Our regular format of the Easton Irregular will celebrate 10 years under my reign this February, but it has been in circulation for over 20 years. Thanks to all who support us and help us to keep going and growing. Many thanks to our readers and to our dedicated staff of contributors; and especially to our Retail Ad Manager, Colin K. Gregory, and Creative Director, Michelle L. Corby. And last but not least, much adoration to my supportive friends and family who tolerate the madness of putting this issue together. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! I will see you in the February 2018 Easton Irregular. … and remember, support your local community, BUY LOCAL!!!

Lydia E. Bruneo Publisher & Editor

the Easton Irregular will return in its regular format February 1, 2018.

Thank You & Happy Holidays!

Easton Christmas Book 2017 Lydia E. Bruneo Publisher & Editor Michelle L. Corby Creative Director Contributors: Lori Crosson Carole J. Heffley Lauren Kindle Christine Lake Maureen Melick Retail Ad Manager Colin K. Gregory Reach us at: PO Box 85, Easton, PA 18044 610-258-4330 bruneo1776@aol.com facebook.com/eastonirregular © Bruneo Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved.

On the Cover

What the world needs right now is love, and this year’s cover is a perfect depiction of that. The illustration “Love For All” is by award winning artist Maciek Albrecht@MaGiKstudio. Maciek lives in Easton with his wife Elli and their three children.

Maciek and Elli are both artists; Maciek an illustrator, character designer and animator (magikstudiogallery. com), and Elli a mystical painter (ellialbrechtstudio.com). Visit them online or at their studio most Saturdays: MaGiK Studio Gallery, 34 Sebring Street in Easton, PA. The Albrechts help to make Easton the amazing place it is. Thank you, Maciek and Elli.

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1001 Thai ..................................... 39 A Cut Above................................... 23 Al’s Cleaners.................................. 9 Allentown Art Museum ................ 15 Angelo’s ....................................... 40 American Printing........................ 21 Antonio’s Pizzeria and Restaurant........................... 18 Arndt’s Lutheran Church............... 6 Ashley’s Signature Restaurant...... 36 Ashton Funeral Home...................23 Aura Ceramics.............................17 Bloomies Flower Shop................. 17 Bravo’s Mexican Food................... 42 Casa Italia Restaurante................ 42 Colonial Pizza & Spaghetti House.. 37 Concord Chamber Singers ............. 37 Conroy Chiropractic ...................... 23 Constable Gordon R. Crowell Jr. ..... 3 Cosmic Cup Coffee Company......... 42 Delaware Books.......................... 17 Dell’s Kitchen ............................. 41 DeSales University ACCESS............47 Drs. Milano & Mazza ..................... 12 Dr. Titus ........................................ 44 Easton Animal Hospital................22 Easton Baking Co. ....................... 44 Easton Computer & Electronics......10 Easton Heights Cemetery............... 32

Contents Easton Hospital.......................... 48 Newburg Deli.................................. 44 Easton Upholstery.......................12 Pat’s Brakes/Lynn’s Garage................ 22 Eileen Recchia Hair Design........... 21 Permanent Beauty Solutions.............18 Flower Essence........................... 9 Polliwogs & Petunias........................ 17 For the Girls................................17 Pop’s Kitchen & Tap Room................. 39 Fork Cleanersc............................ 33 Quadrant Book Mart & Coffee House...10 Forks Mediterranean Deli............ 40 Reagle Insurance............................. 46 G.S. Oswald Jewelers................... 44 Ressler’s Market............................... 44 Giacomo’s.................................. 46 Salvage Good.................................. 31 Grandma’s Back Porch................. 33 Sigal Museum................................. 30 Green Harvest Food Emporium..... 38 Spring Garden Court Apartments....... 11 Grins & Grins ................................ 20 State Theatre................................... 6 Gristie’s Antiques & Oddities........ 16 Strunk Funeral Home....................... 32 Hair 48...................................... 33 Susan Kolar Couture......................... 23 Heritage Guild............................ 2 Swift Print Solutions........................ 15 Ingridable Design....................... 17 Taqueria La Plaza............................. 43 JC Jewelry & Gifts........................17 Terry’s Italian Restaurant.................. 31 Jimmy’s Doggie Stand................. 40 The Loving Piece.............................10 Judy’s Auto Repair...................... 37 Third Street Alliance......................... 10 Kaplan’s.................................... 13 Tommy’s Sole Mio Italian Grille.......... 40 Kevin Kocher Remodeling............ 9 Touchstone Theatre.......................... 32 Lady Colleen Heller ~ Refai Art .... 19 Two Rivers Brewing Company............ 38 Lafayette Inn............................. 30 U-Launderit .................................... 4 Merchants Bank......................... 5 Valley Music Together......................... 44 Michael Buskirk Painting............. 19 Valley Tire....................................... 46 Mivajo’s Pizza............................ 43 Wolf’s Lair Collectibles ..................... 9 Mycalyn Florals.......................... 44 Nature’s Way Market................... 24 & 25

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From the Publisher 4

Advertisers Guide 6

Irregular Bookshelf 8

Artist Profile 14

Arts & Entertainment 26

Gardening 34

Irregular Eats 35

Dining Guide 36

Irregular Events 45

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ADVERTISERS GUIDE Please patronize these fine merchants who have brought you the 2017 Easton Christmas Book.

A CUT ABOVE BEAUTY SALON, located at 1640 Washington St., Easton in Wilson Borough (610-258-6104), has been serving clients for over 30 years. You can trust that you will be happy with your hair with Rosemary’s 40 plus years of experience. Her expertise is in shoulder length to short hair. If a mature and easily manageable look is your desire, this is the place for you. A Cut Above offers perms, coloring, cuts and styling. Matrix and Wella are the products of choice here, and you can also purchase a selection of these products for your home care needs. If you’re in need of hair stylist, I highly recommend calling A Cut Above Beauty Salon! Appointments only.

AL’S CLEANERS, 1134 Northampton St., Easton (610-258-7288), is “a tradition of quality and service.” Al’s has earned an overwhelmingly positive reputation since opening more than 65 years ago.

Founded by Al DiPasquali and his wife Ann in Easton’s West Ward back in 1943, the dry cleaning business quickly grew to draw customers from throughout Easton and the Lehigh Valley area who were looking for exceptional service and high-quality care. Al’s reputation for excellence continues on today, with personalized service and quick turn-around thanks to Al’s son, Gary, who has managed the cleaners since 1980. All dry cleaning and water cleaning are done on the premises, with the exception of furs and leathers, which are given out to specialists in their conservation. Al’s Cleaners has also brought back their home and office delivery service and they also offer same day service if you drop off before 11am! Too busy during the week?

Al’s Cleaners offers Saturday drop-off and pick-up. In addition, Al’s offers repairs and alterations, garment storage, wedding gown press-

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ing and services, Oriental rug services and drapery services. Whatever service you require, Al’s can get it done, from rugs and tablecloths, to clothes and comforters, just drop it off dirty and it will come back freshly pressed and looking like you just came home from the store with it fresh and clean. Al’s also offers smoke and fire restoration services. For a top of the line cleaning establishment that you can trust, look no further than Al’s Cleaners! Hours are Monday-Friday 7-6 & Saturday 8-3. Visit them online at alscleaners.net.

ALLENTOWN ART MUSEUM (31 N. 5th St., Allentown, PA, 610-432-4333, allentownartmuseum.org) offers A Year of Photography at the Museum. In a world where smart-phone cameras put the power of instant documentation in so many people’s hands, is there less of a need for professional photographers? Or are they needed now more than ever? To help focus its visitors on these and other questions swirling around the subject of photography as art, the Allentown Art Museum is presenting a wide-ranging series of exhibitions as part of their Year of Photography, starting this fall. You won’t find these exhibitions in Philadelphia or New York City—they’ll only be on view in downtown Allentown at your museum. First up is New Geography: Photographs by Marilyn Bridges, running December 2017 through March 18, 2018. For four decades, pilot and photographer Marilyn Bridges has taken to the skies to capture riveting landscapes below. From her initial fascination with photographing ancient earthworks, she has gone on to explore the markings that humans leave on the land today, spurring thought-provoking questions such as How does our own relationship with the land compare with that of past civ-

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ADVERTISERS GUIDE ilizations, and What will remain of our society in the future? Opening on January 28, 2018, the Museum’s winter/spring special exhibition, Women of Vision: On Assignment with National Geographic Photographers, will showcase the powerful and impactful visual stories told by a new generation of women photojournalists. From the savannahs of Botswana to the war-torn streets; from the beaches of the Jersey Shore to the Mongolian steppe and rainforests, these 11 women have traveled the world as explorers, capturing compelling stories of our planet and its people. Women of Vision continues through April 8.

For a look back at iconic sports photographs that have thrilled sports fans while impacting our popular culture, Who Shot Sports: A Photographic History from 1843 to the Present is must-see viewing. Organized by the Brooklyn Museum with guest curator Gail Buckland, who also created the exhibition Who Shot Rock that, well, rocked the Art Museum back in 2012, Who Shot Sports highlights sport photographers and their place in the history of photography. Running May 6-July 29, 2018, see how the finest sports photographers, their skills honed from years of practice, are capable of capturing a fleeting moment and making it memorable. Featuring more than two hundred photographs chosen for their aesthetic, cultural, and historical significance, the exhibition includes images of many different sports from nations around the globe. Finally, opening in July 2018 and rounding out the Museum’s Year of Photography is The Soviet Lens: Photography by Dmitri Baltermants and Mark Markov-Grinberg. From the repressive Stalin years to the relative openness of the 1960s, The Soviet Lens highlights a common theme: a photographers’ ability to craft images that define national identity. Are the photos you and your friends post on your Instagram feeds exhibition worthy? Are they “art” or just-for-fun? Come see these exhibitions and let the debate begin. See you in the galleries!

AMERICAN PRINTING UNLIMITED, 201 Northampton St., Easton (610-253-7787). The corporate web site is: www.pinters. com, a downtown fixture since 1984! I am amazed to say that I have been using their services for over 20 years. They are Easton’s “ONE STOP Print Shop” from concept to completion! The building is “user friendly” with a front counter area that accommodates customer needs for an “Office on the Go”. With digital copiers and printing presses they can complete projects, on time, IN-HOUSE and just the way you ordered it! The “Heart” of American Printing is the staff.

Their production team has over 100 years of printing experience. As technology has changed they have been pro-active to stay current with industry changes. Customers are enjoying the use of their recently added self-serve computer area. They offer WiFi access to send or print your emails, and they can also scan & send documents via email or traditional fax services. If you’re driving there, enjoy great off-street parking for easy drop-off and pick-up daily from 8:30am to 5:30pm. American Printing pairs great personal service and comprehensive graphic design services. There are many services they offer . . . Invitations, announcements, corporate, fundraisers, holiday cards, posters, business cards, the list goes on and on. Their graphic design department can take your ideas and turn them into reality or they can design something dynamic for you. Logo development, stationery packages, brochures, digital imaging, ads and layout - they do it all, including large format printing such as signs, banners and digital products. The size of these images can range from inches to feet to yards in overall size. Their Canon Digital Press can produce fast turnaround and stunning quality, offering sizes as large as our custom 13”x30” mini-banner. They try not to keep you waiting at the counter, but if you do, you will be enjoying “the best music in town”.

ARNDT’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, a Reconciling in Christ Congregation at 1851 Arndt Road, Forks Township, (610-253-3732), begins the Christmas season with a Children’s Christmas Event at the church featuring activities and refreshments. This event, for children of all ages, will be held on Saturday, December 9th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Arndt’s also welcomes everyone to Christmas Eve services on Sunday, December 24th for a Family Service with Holy Communion

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at 5:30 p.m. and two Candlelight and Communion services at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Share in the spirit of Christmas by attending one of these special holiday services. Regular worship services (Labor Day to Memorial Day) are as follows: Holy Communion every Saturday at 6:00 p.m. except from November through March, when Saturday services are held the first and third Saturdays of the month; Holy Communion every Sunday at 8:15 a.m.; and Worship every Sunday at 10:30 a.m., with Holy Communion on the first and third Sundays of the month and on all festival days. Children’s Sunday School is held at 9:00 a.m. from Labor Day to Memorial Day. Other activities at the church include Open Arms Senior Connection, a community senior program held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and a weekly bible study held on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m.

For information about the church visit our website at www.arndtslutheran.org or email the church at arndts.lutheranchurch@rcn.com.

ASHTON FUNERL HOME. The Ashton family has offered strength and comfort to grieving families in our community for five generations. Established in 1847 as a carpenter/undertaking firm, the Ashton Funeral Home is one of the oldest, continuously operated, family-owned funeral homes in America. Its horse-drawn hearse was a familiar sight on the streets of Easton at the turn of the century, followed in future years by Easton’s first motorized hearse, first funeral “parlor” and first licensed female funeral director. Its current location at the corner of 14th and Northampton Streets is a stately Victorian mansion offering families an elegant yet relaxed setting to honor their loved ones. The Ashton Family believes that every funeral should be a unique expression and tribute to a loved one. Whether your choice is burial or cremation, traditional service or contemporary, you will have their full support before, during and after the funeral. Each December a “Service of Remembrance” to honor deceased loved ones is held and each spring a “Tree of Remembrance” is planted as a living memorial during a special dedication ceremony. The Ashton family provides for every detail…from pre-need funeral planning to care after the service. They hold to very strong beliefs concerning funerals, their purpose and their meaning and have committed their lives to those beliefs. In a family’s time of greatest need, they strive to give advice and guidance to make this difficult period meaningful, appropriate and affordable. The Ashton Funeral Home…Worthy of Your Trust for Five Generations.

AURA CERAMICS & SUPPLIES, 12-16 S. 2nd St., Easton, will be adding another wonderful building to their Hometown Series Collectibles series this year: White Sewing Center at 209 Northampton St. Past collectibles are also available if your collection is missing any or if you’d like to start collecting them. Aside from the yearly collectible, Aura Ceramics offers a plethora of ceramic wares for decorating both inside your home and out. They offer tons of beautifully crafted and painted holiday and seasonal pieces as well as fun outdoor pieces such as their famous gnomes. For the kids, pick up an array of Disney or cartoon characters to spice up their rooms! Aura Ceramics has something for everyone and at every price range, and you can even order custom painted pieces. If you need some “relaxation therapy”, Aura Ceramics offers classes for everyone! For the adults they have Mon.-Thur. nights from 7-10pm and Tues. and Wed. mid-day from 11am-2pm. Friday nights are now Family Nights - a time for you and your child (5 years & up) to create together - offered from 7-9pm; just $10 plus piece and supplies. Can’t make it on Friday; the same offer is available Saturdays from 10am-12pm. In addition to painting, Aura Ceramics offers Wheel-Throwing classes on Friday nights and Saturday mornings; their mantra - “Keep Calm and Throw Stuff”!

Speaking of kids, Aura Ceramics also hosts children’s birthday parties; a great idea for this time of year when it’s too cold for outdoor activities. Call Aura Ceramics at 610-252-2872 for info about all of their wonderful Easton collectibles and get in on their ceramic craft classes and the relaxation therapy that’s guaranteed to work! Also visit them online at auraceramics.com.

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IRREGULAR BOOKSHELF

WITH CAROLE J. HEFFLEY AND SOMETIMES JIM HICKS ****GOD NEVER BLINKS: 50 Lessons for Life’s Little Detours

by Regina Brett, Grand Central Publishing, NYC ©2011, 239 pgs., paperback.

Back when this book was new, it was on the New York Times Bestseller List for weeks. The 4.7 star rating on Amazon.com is loaded with comments such as “Self-help book at its best”, “Perfect read for any of life’s bumps”, and “Fresh wisdom”.

Many reviewers reported that they purchased multiple copies as gifts for friends going through rough times or because they found this book an inspiring read.

Truthfully, it was my Sunday School class that selected this book as a weekly guide for our meetings. God Never Blinks is a loosely Biblebased book; it is unfailingly uplifting and optimistic without being “preachy”. Each weekly (or daily, if you wish) “lesson” is a short 2-3 page essay on one of life’s problems and how it was resolved, sometimes by someone’s personal experience. I did not find every story completely on target; in fact, one lesson, “Don’t Take Yourself So Seriously. No one else does”, missed the point of the subject. Nevertheless, it was a pleasant and delightful read. A previous “lesson”, “Life Is Too Short to Waste Time Hating Anyone” was right on point and generated healing and spirited conversation among our group members. But, reading ahead of class, it is Lesson #29 “What Other People Think of You is None of Your Business”, dealing with bullies and hurt feelings, and Lesson 38, “Read the Psalms” and about finding the wisdom therein, that I found the most well written. God Never Blinks is a perfect book for those recovering from any life “bumps” as each story is so short and easy to read that it places no stress on the reader yet offers positive encouragement and support in whatever situation may be the cause of distress or disappointment. As a Christmas gift, it would be superb for an uplift way after Christmas Day is past. Easton Book Clubs take note: It’s time to re-discover this sweet book! **SARAH’S CHOICE by Wanda Brunstetter, Barbour Publishing, USA ©2010, 288 pgs., paperback This book is part of the “Brides of the Lehigh Canal” series and is listed as “Book Three”, apparently the last in the series. I would place Sarah’s Choice as historical fiction but the backdrop of the canal era is merely a vehicle for the fictional story, not truly an integral part of the novel.

The author, Wanda Brunstetter, is a familiar name in the Amish romance genre. Reviewing several of her books previously in the Easton Irregular, I could report on Sarah’s Choice without ever reading the book! This author’s writing is so predictable, in fact one reviewer complained that all her characters in her many books are the same only with different names.

Sarah’s Choice, though not dealing with an Amish theme, is a sweet read as are all of Ms. Brunstetter’s books. I found this book interest-

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ing primarily because of the place names used such as Walnutport and Easton, both of which figure prominently in the story. Our heroine, Sarah, is fed up with life in Walnutport along the Lehigh Canal in the 1800s. She is a widow with three young children. Our hero, Elias Brooks, leaves his work at an Easton newspaper to operate his own canal boat, his inheritance from his grandfather. In addition to the fact that Sarah wants nothing to do with anyone connected to canal work, Elias also has the problem of an ugly large red birthmark on his face.

Will they get together? Sure. Will they ultimately find ever-lasting love? Of course. In spite of the predictability of this kindly story, Sarah’s Choice is a satisfying and relaxing read. In the Author’s Note at the end of the book, Hugh Moore Park is given publicity encouraging readers to visit the Easton canal boat ride as well as the restored locktender’s house in Walnutport. Reviews for Sarah’s Choice on Amazon.com give the book an unbelievable 4.5-star rating, way, way over its literary value. And yet, the charming gentle story is so very appealing. *****WHO’S MY TUMMY MOMMY? by Susan Silverman as published in Reader’s Digest Nov., 2017, pg. 102 We have a new addition to our North Carolina family, a beautiful adopted baby boy. The parents have chosen to tell him that he is very special because they picked him to be their son and so they are collecting a few books on being adopted from a child’s point of view. This article in November’s Reader’s Digest caught my eye. In it, Ms. Silverman recounts the adoption of her young son, Adar, from an African country several years ago. Even at a young age, Adar is already wondering where his “tummy mommy” might be. The short article is, of course, heartwarming as well as wise. It is taken from Ms. Silverman’s 2016 book Casting Lots: Creating a Family in a Beautiful Broken World.

Casting Lots has been reviewed as “a deeply personal mix of memoir, Torah, and advocacy for international adoption. Anyone with children will appreciate and relate to the challenges, ideals and frustrations of parenting that Silverman describes in hilarious detail”. (The book has earned a 4.3-star rating.) In her current Reader’s Digest article, Ms. Silverman draws parallels to the Shel Silverstein book The Missing Piece (© 2006) which, she writes, is Adar’s favorite book.

In The Missing Piece, a circle with a cut out pie-shaped piece travels the world searching for its missing part. With the missing wedge, the circle finds the going slow, while along the way discovering the joys that are part of its journey. The circle also finds at the end, that when its piece is found, it allows the circle to travel much faster thus missing out on all the lovely parts of the world it discovered in its slower journey limping along. The wisdom held within Shel Silverstein’s writing shines through in this small book and story for children…and adults.

For Christmas giving, both Ms. Silverman’s article and Shel Silverstein’s The Missing Piece will be gifted to our new mother.

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Advertisers Guide BLOOMIES FLOWER SHOP at 21 N. 2nd St. in Easton, PA is a trusted Easton florist for the perfect flower arrangements. Their expert florists beautifully arrange flowers and gift baskets and provide outstanding customer service. Bloomies Flower Shop we offers flower delivery to Easton and surrounding areas. They can also provide nationwide delivery through their network of trusted florists. Don’t worry about last minute gifts – Bloomies Flower Shop is pleased to offer same-day floral delivery for no additional cost. What’s the perfect gift for any occasion? Fresh flowers from Bloomies Flower Shop, a reliable local florist in Easton, PA. They have all kinds of beautiful bouquets, from Mother’s Day and birthday flowers to Valentine’s Day or anniversary flowers – so you’re sure to find the right gift for that special someone. Bloomies also offers sympathy & funeral flowers as well as get well flowers to help you show them how much you care. No matter your taste or your budget, trust Bloomies Flower Shop for quality floral gifts and arrangements. Bloomies Flower Shop delivers freshly arranged flowers that will never arrive in a cardboard box. As a top florist in Easton, their flower gifts get the time and attention they deserve. Each hand-arranged bouquet is personally delivered to your recipient, so they are guaranteed to receive fresh, beautiful flowers every time. Rely on Bloomies Flower Shop for quality flower delivery in Easton or anywhere in the nation.

Local delivery is available to the following zip codes in Pennsylvania: 18042, 18043, 18045, 18044, 18040. Call 610-258-6331 or visit online to place your order, bloomiesfloralshop.com.

CONCORD CHAMBER SINGERS promises a festive holiday season of fun with family concerts. They are adding a Family Holiday Concert to its season promising traditional and classic carols, a singalong, and cookies with Santa, December 10, 2017 at 5 p.m. at Wesley Church, 2540 Center Street, Bethlehem. Concord Chamber Singers’ Yuletide Feast has become a Lehigh Valley tradition, and CCS is introducing a new tradition to their offerings. The Feast, which typically sells out by early November, brings people from all over the valley together for an evening of delicious food, exceptional music, and a good dose of holiday cheer. “It’s a wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit,” says Jennifer Kelly, the group’s artistic director, who believes that music—along with the stories musicians tell through it—has the power to connect people and build community. An elite 40-voice chorus that has been making music and contributing to the artistic richness in the Lehigh Valley for more than 50 years, Concord Chamber Singers represents multiple generations, backgrounds, and experiences. Few community ensembles survive and continue to produce exceptional music for 50 years, Kelly notes, but this group has always enjoyed a close-knit culture, becoming a second family for many. Indeed, members gather every Friday evening (and the occasional Saturday morning) for intensive rehearsal that is punctuated by hard work, laughter, and the intermittent life update. (This year, the group welcomed two new babies!) Community ties extend beyond

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Many years ago, North 3rd Street in Easton, PA was the place where millionaires such as silk industrialists and canal barons sought out space for their luxurious townhouses. Mansions such the Simon Residence (pictured above) led to the street being coined with the term Millionaire’s Row. Please support the fine merchants and professionals on North 3rd Street who continue to keep the beautiful architecture and memories of these past millionaires alive.

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ADVERTISERS GUIDE the chorus, too. “Live music,” explains Kelly, “is about the collective experience of everyone in the room.” Music has the power to change lives, touch souls, and build community by telling the abundant stories that make us human. Tickets for the Family Holiday Concert are $10; free for children 5 and under and will be available at the door.

Reception follows the concert. To purchase tickets in advance, visit the Concord Chamber Singers website, www.ccsingers.org, or call the Box Office, (484) 707-5078.

CONROY CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS, located in historic downtown Easton at 229 Spring Garden St., is a source of holistic healthcare for the Easton community. In this warm, comfortable office space, Dr. Matthew Conroy provides chiropractic care, myofascial release, personalized exercises, as well as nutrition and lifestyle advisement. Raised in the Lehigh Valley, Dr. Matt aspired to create a practice where he could provide affordable, quality care that’s accessible to all. Whether you are suffering from a recent injury or chronic pain, he can help you find and address the underlying cause of your problem rather than treating symptoms. While most people seek chiropractic care for headaches, neck or back-related complaints, Dr. Matt also specializes in the treatment of extremity conditions such as shoulder, hip and foot pain. On several days throughout the month, services are also provided by Dr. Mackenzie Hubert, who specializes in prenatal and pediatric care, weight loss and nutritional counseling.

She also offers NeuroEmotional Technique, which aims to remove emotional stressors interfering with the healing process. At Conroy Chiropractic & Wellness, they understand that true health requires a mind/body approach. Whatever your goals may be, from getting out of pain to achieving optimal performance, Drs. Matt and Mackenzie are here to help you get there. For more information and scheduling, you can visit www.ConroyChiropractic.com.

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CONSTABLE GORDON R. CROWELL JR. began his career in public safety by serving as a security officer for the Allentown School District where he supported the educational process by protecting and ensuring the safety of students, staff members and property. While at ASD, Gordon served as a SERAPH Trainer and the President of the Security Professionals of America Union. When the position for Pennsylvania State Constable in Forks Township became available, Gordon decided to run because he was confident in his background and skills set to protect and serve within his community and throughout the state of Pennsylvania. As a State Constable, Gordon strives to treat every individual with the respect and dignity that they deserve while also giving back to communities in need. Every year, on Christmas Day, Constable Crowell dresses as Santa Claus to deliver presents and joy to local families at New Bethany Ministries. At Forks Community Days, Constable Crowell sponsors Tastes of the Township, a culinary event designed to showcase local, Forks eateries and small business owners. Constable Crowell has the utmost respect for public education; with the help of his wife, who is a teacher, they honor two Easton Area School District students by awarding them law enforcement scholarships. Furthermore, Constable Crowell volunteers his time at school career days, where he utilizes the power of education to develop positive relationships between law enforcement and valley youth. Gordon R. Crowell Jr. is proud to serve the valley as a certified, dedicated and professional Pennsylvania State Constable. Should you require services or outreach please don’t hesitate to contact Constable Crowell at 484-221-3137 or constablecrowell@gmail.com.

DR. A. JOHN TITUS, MD, primary care physician board certified in family medicine, has been in practice for 20 years. His clinic, the Rock Wellness Center, located at 2591 Baglyos Circle in Bethlehem (484-821-0203, www.therockwellnesscenter1.com), has been dedicated to providing cost-effective medical care of the highest quality since opening its doors in 2008. Dr. Titus and his caring staff offer a wide range of patient services such as primary care; alternative medicine specializing in natural remedies for arthritis, chronic pain, and infections; substance abuse medicine; behavioral medicine; diagnosis and treatment of Lyme Disease with medications and alternative means; low libido and ED; diabetes management; COPD and asthma; weight loss management; PEMF therapy for joint pain; routine immunizations and physical exams for work, school or travel; low thyroid conditions; and low testosterone. The Center accepts nearly all major insurance plans including Capital Blue Cross, most Capital Blue Shield plans, Cigna, United Healthcare, Aetna and others. They also accept all major credit cards and personal checks, and offer payment plans. Your health is most important to Dr. Titus and he will work with you to ensure you get the care that makes you most comfortable. Hours are Mondays 9:00 am to 8:00 pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 am to 6:30 pm; Wednesdays 1:00-8:00 pm; and Fridays 9:00 am to 1:30 pm.

DRS. CARL J. MILANO, DMD & FREDRIC C. MAZZA, DMD practice the full range of oral and maxillofacial surgery in their office located at 1412 Sullivan Trail, Easton (610-258-9081, www.milanoandmazzaoralsurgery.com). They can manage a large variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth and facial regions, with expertise ranging from corrective jaw surgery to wisdom tooth removal. The doctors can also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries and TMJ disorders, and they perform a full range of dental implant and bone grafting procedures. Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth, allowing people to rediscover their natural comfort and confidence. The surgical staff is made up of experienced, certified oral and maxillofacial assistants, who are trained in assisting with intravenous (IV) sedation or general anesthesia in their state of the art office setting. All staff are well-versed in health and insurance policies and are also CPR certified. Patients are continuously monitored during and after surgery. The practice strives to provide patients with the finest care and the most convenient financial options, by working closely with patients to maximize insurance reimbursements for all covered

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ADVERTISERS GUIDE procedures. Insurances accepted include Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Dental, Cigna PPO, Delta, Guardian, Metlife, Northampton Dental Initiative (for Northampton County residents only), and Medicare.

Payments accepted are Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Care Credit and cash. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.

DELAWARE RIVER BOOKS, at 52 South 2nd Street, is an intimate used-book store with an extensive database and book-finding network. The store has been in operation for eleven years but it has been under the current owner’s management for just over two years.

In the last year, Carmen has focused her energy on offering more variety so that you can find that exact book you never knew you needed.

But, they’ve still got many of the old standards available for when you have to have a new copy of The Great Gatsby. They’ve opened up Ila’s Reading Room in the back, almost doubling the amount of shelf-space available for browsing. And they’ve added genres and have many boxes of new-to-us inventory ready for you to rummage through. Please stop by Delaware River Books today to discover a new used book, find comfort in an old literary friend, and say Hello! – 610-258-8125; delawareriverbooks@gmail.com. Open Tuesday-Friday 10am-3pm; Sat. 10am-6pm; closed Sunday & Monday. Thank you!

DeSALES UNIVERSITY, 3001 Emrick Blvd., Suite 101, Bethlehem, is the address of the Bethlehem Area Campus of the University and is conveniently located just off the William Penn Highway exit of

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Route 33 in the Pen Corporate Center. The campus is designed specifically for adult students and offers the following two programs: ACCESS – Accelerated Degree Programs for Career Focused Adults and MBA – Masters of Business Administration. Rooms at the Bethlehem Area Campus are also available for rent for business meetings, training and seminars. The ACCESS Program at the Bethlehem Area Campus offers evening and weekend classes in an accelerated eight-week format. ACCESS also offers online programs. For additional information about the Campus of DeSales University, please call 610-814-3026.

EASTON ANIMAL HOSPITAL, located at 2015 Sullivan Trail in Forks Township in Easton (610-252-8276), is a trustworthy and reliable animal hospital that serves all of your pets needs. They are a family-owned veterinary practice. The caring and professional staff seeks to provide the best care for your pet. From puppy visits to senior care, they strive to give your pet the best life they can. The vets and staff are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care, and treating medical conditions. Services offered are wellness care, surgery, dental, acupuncture, international health forms, VOM, radiology (x-ray), laboratory on site, hospice care and euthanasia, 3LT laser therapy, and ultrasound/echocardiogram. All your pet’s needs should be pretty covered here. Take care of your furry friends by taking them to Easton Animal Hospital! Visit online to tour the facility: eastonanimalhosp.com.

EASTON COMPUTERS & ELECTRONICS, 36 N. 3rd St., Easton (610-252-7312), is located in the bright and spacious old Army Navy building. They have been serving the Easton area with quality products and technological expertise for over 25 years! Paul and his staff are experts at solving any computing problems. They service all makes and models of computers, laptops, notebooks, and tablets; and not just PCs... Easton Electronics services all Apple products as well. Broken laptop or cell phone screen? Bring it in. Oops, coffee spill on your MacBook Pro? Bring it in! Their goal is to “keep you up and running”! Easton Computers & Electronics can build you a whole new system as well – and at competitive prices, too! Pricing starts at just $199 for used, refurbished systems. You can also purchase desktop PCs, laptops, tablets, notebooks, and refurbished Apple products. Certified pre-owned desktops and laptops start at $199. All certified computers have had a total overhaul of hardware and software. If computer gaming is your hobby of choice, Easton Electronics builds custom gaming PCs that are made to order. These high-end computers are optimized for high end graphics and start at $699. If your current gaming system is less than 3 years old, trade it in. Certified pre-owned systems start at only $399. Easton Computers & Electronics also specializes in software repair, software reconfigurations, virus and spyware problems, networking, wireless setups and much, much more. Starting a business? Have Easton Electronics set up the networking in your office. And don’t forget that Easton Electronics repairs Apple and Samsung mobile devices! In addition, Easton Electronics can add Bluetooth capability to electronic devices.

What a great plan for that old (but expensive) stereo system you still use. Check out their website at eastonelectronics.com. Easton Computers & Electronics will “keep you up and running”!

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ADVERTISERS GUIDE EASTON HEIGHTS CEMETERY, 410 N. 10th St., is a beautiful resting place in the city of Easton, PA. The opening gates are at the end of N. 10th St. and it borders the Easton Cemetery. In addition to available plots, Easton Heights Cemetery offers cremation niches. When you decide on cremation, make certain you also make known your wishes with respect to burial of your ashes. Choose Easton Heights Cemetery Cremations Gardens as the final resting place for your remains or the remains of your loved ones. Please call 610-252-1521.

It’s time to rediscover EASTON HOSPITAL. We are a 254-bed facility designated as Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center and geriatric-friendly ER. We are a top performer in key quality measures, and one of three hospitals in Pennsylvania and 55 in the country designated by the American Heart Association as a Heart Attack Receiving Center - the place to be taken if you experience a heart attack. In 2016 U.S. News & World Report named our cardiac services as high performing in two treatment areas. We are accredited for total knee and hip replacement, cancer care, lab, imaging, vascular services and weight loss surgery. This year we were recognized as a Blue Distinction Center in maternity, orthopedics and cardiac care. We offer the city’s only 3D mammography, operate two residency programs affiliated with Drexel University and performed the valley’s first singlesite robotic-assisted gallbladder surgery. In 2015 we opened a new Behavioral Health Unit. In 2016 we opened a new lab to treat heart rhythm disorders and unveiled two advanced cancer treatment technologies. What makes us the most unique are our surroundings. If you look out the windows at Easton Hospital, you see something different: a neighborhood. That difference frames how we do business here— we center our care around you, the patients, families, coworkers and neighbors who call us home. We employ 1,100 staff, including more than 200 physicians and 360 nurses in our hospital, 22 practice offices and three diagnostic centers. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home. Come experience care made personal at Easton Hospital.

EASTON UPHOLSTERY is located in historic downtown Easton, Pennsylvania at 512 Northampton Street (610-252-3169). It is a family owned business that was founded by Stephen E. Adams and his two brothers. It has remained in the family, and is currently run by Chuck Adams, Stephens Grandson. Easton Upholstery is coming up on their 91st anniversary! This store has served families in the Lehigh Valley for 3 generations. They have a large variety of fabrics to choose from,

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which are all abrasion tested. They create custom designs using your own furniture, or a brand new frame. It is 100% American made furniture, which guarantees quality materials! The Staff of 3 master furniture craftsmen at Easton Upholstery have over 75 years of experience handed down to them. These craftsmen are dedicated to bringing out the beauty of your furniture, and restoring it to exceed your expectations. Not only do they re-upholster, they also offer a great selection of new furniture that is always displayed in their showroom. You will find different styles of sofas, chairs, recliners, ottomans and more.

Easton Upholstery will provide furniture with comfort and style that will last for years to come!

EILEEN RECCHIA Hair Design and Tanning, 320 Cattell St., Easton (610-253-1941), is nestled among the beautiful Victorians on College Hill. Inside this neighborhood salon you will find a comfortable atmosphere where services for the entire family can be enjoyed.

Eileen Recchia Hair Design has been offering courteous, exceptional service for more than 40 years! Eileen delivers comprehensive hair care for men, women and children. Eileen Recchia Hair Design provides perms, coloring and cuts. Mature women looking for a fresh hairstyle that fits today’s lifestyles and younger women looking for a place to get the perfect cut for their proms can find a special home here. Even young children are welcome and it is so delightful to Eileen to give those little ones their first cuts and have them keep coming back. She keeps puzzles and books in the waiting room just for them.

Eileen Recchia is also a hair replacement specialist and gives free, confidential consultations to both men and women. Kenra, Joico, Redken and Matrix are a few high-quality brands that Recchia uses and carries on a regular basis. Hair, nail, bath and body products, and even hair dryers are also available in addition to gift purchases and special offers. Stop in today to treat yourself right!

FLOWER ESSENCE is your local Full Service Florist delivering to the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas! We are located near the Palmer Mall, across from Bushkill Park and next to Casa Italia. Stop by and our talented designers will create a custom arrangement while you wait. Call or order online for Daily Delivery to the following towns: Easton, Phillipsburg, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Bangor, Tatamy, Hellertown, Allentown and more. We provide fresh flowers, plants, balloons, gift baskets, chocolates, plush animals, and custom permanent botanical décor. (Call for your holiday wreath today!) Save $$$ with one of our Specials… FREE Delivery to local hospitals and funeral homes with mention of the delivery special. Every Flower Essence bride receives a FREE Toss Bouquet and a FREE Consultation. Use coupon code 5OFF50 when ordering on EastonPAflorist.com to save $5 on your order over $50. Find our coupons at the Tic Toc Diner, The New Williams Restaurant and the Nazareth Diner. Use our FREE wire service to send your gifts Nationwide without the usual sending fee charged by online order gatherers (corporations posing as real local florists).

FLOWER ESSENCE has 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, we care that you are happy. It’s why we are here… We can turn your feelings into a beautiful gift and deliver your Smiles, Hugs and Love when you can’t deliver it in person. We specialize in weddings, everyday, sympathy, and corporate accounts. Our favorite design styles are Modern, European, and Classic. Visit

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ARTIST PROFILE

Kenneth Brown

“I’m constantly challenging myself with new and more complex things.”

-Kenneth Browne

by Lauren Kindle

Kenneth Browne is a painter living in Allentown, PA. His body of work includes portraits, narrative interior scenes, and, more recently, landscapes. The paintings are characterized by lush, thick brushwork and a generous application of paint. The surfaces of the paintings seem to delight in the physicality of the paint itself, the luxurious, glistening texture of the oil paint. Beneath repeated lighthearted images, such as candy, flowers, clouds, and theatrical motifs, there is a dark emotional undertone in Browne’s work. Much of it carries a feeling of foreboding, or suggests a melancholy or sinister sexual narrative.

In fact, Browne deliberately tries to create a narrative in his Interior Situations series, a sequence of paintings depicting a man and a woman interacting in an apartment building. The paintings are insinuating and mysterious, and since they lack overt explanation, the viewer is forced to create his or her own storyline. Browne created this series during his time at the Pratt Institute in NYC, where he received his MFA. After graduate school, Browne lived in NYC for a decade. A childhood friend from art camp was already living in New York and performing as a cabaret singer: “Broadway Brassy”. She encouraged Browne to come to performances, and that’s when he met other performers and fell in love with the burlesque scene. He would go to shows two or three times a week. He was fascinated by everything: the personalities, the theater sets, the costumes, and all the amazing things the performers were doing on and off stage. Driven by this new inspiration, Browne began a series of portraits of different performers. Looking at these portraits, one gets the feeling of being backstage, a glimpse of the human beings beneath the costumes. Browne’s confident brushwork reveals real people with imperfections, quirks, and private sorrows and hopes. And yet, at the same time, these paintings celebrate “Clouds 8”, 5”x7”, oil on board the playful, sexy spirit of the burlesque world.

In 2015, Browne and his family moved to Allentown to be near family, and also near his job at Kutztown University, where he works as an information/data specialist for Admissions. Browne and his wife have two young daughters, ages 2 and 4, and fatherhood has created a big change in his life as an artist. New constraints on his time have made it difficult to have a studio practice. These days, he wakes up around 3:30 or 4 am to work in his studio, before getting his kids ready for the day and going to work. “I can start the day doing something I love,” Browne says, “and then be with my kids and family the rest of the day.” Sometimes he also paints late at night. In some ways, having children has forced him to be more efficient and better with his time management. His two children have a little section of their own in his studio to do coloring and crafts. They also have become his subject matter: “My Last Candy” is a portrait of his older daughter, Nora.

“The Hills”, 5”x7”, oil on board

“Rosey La Rouge”, 48”x32”, oil on canvas

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“Interior Situations”, 36”x24”, oil on canvas

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“My Last Candy”, 30”x22”, oil on canvas

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Artist Profile More recently, Browne has been working on a series of landscapes. When he first moved Pennsylvania from the big city, he was taken aback by how big the sky was. He found himself frequently looking out at open spaces during his commute to and from Kutztown University, and other places in the Lehigh Valley.

With these paintings, he hopes to convey the beauty of the landscape, as well as its transitory nature.

“I feel like there is never enough time in the day to be in the studio,” Browne admits. “My wife has become one of my biggest supporters and is always behind me… The community here is also very welcoming and I’m glad to have become part of the Lehigh Valley art scene.”

UPCOMING SHOWS: “3rd Annual Holiday Art Show & Sale” Sunday, December 3 from 10:30am to 4:30pm Art is Inn, 9868 Weiss Road, Breinigsville, PA 18031 December 6-31 Union and Finch restaurant 1528 W. Union Street, Allentown, PA 18102

To view Kenneth Browne’s work, visit www.kennethbrowne.com.

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ADVERTISERS GUIDE our Facebook page today at Facebook.com/EastonPAflorist to see our work. See what we created for the Saint Luke’s Charity Ball and other events. If you can imagine it, we can create it beautifully. FLOWER ESSENCE was established in 1994 and is locally owned and operated

by Brandi Renee Lynch. Call us today, 610-515-9970!

FOR THE GIRLS, located at 11 N. 2nd Street (816-518-1272, www.forthegirlseaston.com) is a premiere lingerie boutique in the Lehigh Valley specializing in bra fittings. The store features the finest lingerie, shapewear, intimates and bras from the United States and Europe, and includes bra sizes ranging from 28A to 52N and shapewear from size small to 15XL. If you’re looking for the perfect fitting bra, a bridal shower gift, slight control shapewear, shapewear that will reduce two dress sizes, sleepwear or even socks, For the Girls has you covered—as much or as little as makes you comfortable. The boutique’s mission is to help all women feel empowered to look and feel their best, and nothing enhances confidence like a perfect fitting foundation. Staff have attended multiple fitting clinics and classes and can help with all shapes and past fit issues. They also constantly attend lingerie conventions to bring customers the latest in support, control, comfort and fashion. Owner Sandra Prothman opened the boutique in 2016 to help women be proud of themselves and happy with their body shapes. Appointments are encouraged for bra fittings, but walk-ins are also accepted. The store is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday and Monday by appointment, and will also make after-hours appointments when necessary.

FORKS CLEANERS is an all-American dry cleaner located at 302 Old Mill Rd. (right across from the gas station on Sullivan Trail). Lori and Gary Crosson own this small family-run business. They bought the business 8 years ago and are proud to say they still have not ever raised their prices! They process men’s laundered shirts for only $1.70. Shirts are carefully pressed with the sleeves wrapped to keep them unwrinkled before bagging. They offer all your needed services including alterations, pressing, steaming, corporate deliveries and pick up, client pick-up and deliveries upon request, wedding gown preservation, and of course dry cleaning. They also have a seamstress who collects pieces that customers have pre-pinned intending to get them back the next business day! If you need a fitting she will work around your schedule to get the job done. Great services are found here at Forks Cleaners. Lori grew up in Riegelsville and graduated from Easton in ‘87 and Gary lived in Raubsville and attended Wilson High. They reside in West Easton and have two boys. Lori had come from the corporate world and strongly desired to have a more flexible schedule while her children were in school and playing sports. One of those sons, Dallas, is now 20 and has been helping run the shop while attending college for an engineering degree. “My customers love my kid and when he has too many classes to be able to be at the shop, they ask how he is doing. It makes me feel great that we have such a good relationship with our customers.” Lori’s mom, Bev, helps out tremendously when she needs a day off. “I couldn’t ask for

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a better assistant, my mom is so thorough and helpful and when I am having a bad day in my personal life, she is my therapist and cheers me right up!” That’s right, three generations taking the best care of their customer’s fine garments. The crew at Forks Cleaners is close with all of their customers and usually has your pick-up ready by the time you turn your engine off and walk in the door. Hours are Monday thru Friday 8am-6:30pm and Saturday 8am-1pm.

G. S. OSWALD JEWELERS will have been in business for 66 years come April 2018. Located at 48 East Center Street, it has been a family owned and operated jewelry store since 1952. G.S. Oswald offers diamonds both loose and pre-mounted, genuine gemstones, pearls, yellow and white gold and silver jewelry. Whether you are looking for an engagement ring or wish to surprise your loved one with a larger diamond, just let them know what type of stone you are looking for and they will find it and offer you many settings to choose from. If colored stones are what you seek, G.S. Oswald has a gorgeous array of genuine rubies, sapphires, emeralds, blue topaz, garnets, amethyst, peridots, aquamarines, citrines, tourmalines, and opals, to name a few. And don’t forget the very large and expanded selection of sterling silver jewelry, one of the biggest in the area. It is beautiful! G.S. Oswald also stocks a large selection of earrings including the unique Ear pins (the original climbers) that can be worn both pierced and non-pierced. Ear spirals, lever back styles, traditional studs, and many hoops in various styles. They carry a nice selection of genuine Italian Murano glass jewelry - all made in Italy. G.S. Oswald has a great selection of gifts, including charms, bracelets, pendants, rings for men and women, chains, crosses, medals and Mother and Child jewelry. Unique items, such as custom made mother’s (or grandmother’s) rings and necklaces are always popular. G.S. Oswald mounted the birthstones of my children in my mother’s pendant. It’s also perfect for grandmothers. Bring in a good photo of your child, wedding, or pets and order a photo art charm available in 14 kt or 10 kt gold or silver. If you are looking for quality jewelry in traditional or unique styles, stop in and take advantage of their annual Christmas Sale on gold and silver! All 14 kt gold is 25% off, and selected items are up to 50% off. Call (610-759-1760) for sale details.

GRANDMA’S BACK PORCH is located at 13 S. Bank St. in downtown Easton (610-438-6180). Stop in this quaint shop and browse a wide array of unique items. You are sure to find something for that special someone on your gift list this holiday season. And much of what you will find is made in the USA. Grandma’s Back Porch offers a beautiful variety of handmade jewelry crafted by local artists. Their line of Nugz jewelry is an absolute hit right now - choose from assortment of gems to snap in and out of the pieces so you can design your own style. Many home decor items are also available at Grandma’s Back Porch. Be the reason someone smiles today! Find the perfect gift at Grandma’s.

GRINS & GRINS. If you “Love Lucy” you’ll love Ray and Erin!

In a new twist on an old tradition, Ray and Erin Grins follow in the footsteps of Lucy and Ricky to present a refreshingly funny Comedy and Juggling Variety Show. Erin and Ray, the co-creators and married partners behind Grins & Grins, bring over 40 years of combined performance experience to the stage. They met in Cozumel, Mexico while performing for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and have been invited to perform all over the United States and at festivals in China and England. Erin and Ray have also been seen on Disney Cruise Lines and the Late Show with David Letterman and perform for corporations, family resorts and comedy clubs all over the Northeast. When they are not performing their show, they can be found stilt-walking, juggling and balloon sculpting in the Lehigh Valley and beyond. Ray and Erin moved to Easton almost three years ago and are proud to call this wonderful community “home”! To book Grins & Grins for your special event, visit them online at www. grinsandgrins.com, or give a call or email (516-521-1163, erin@ grinsandgrins.com).

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ADVERTISERS GUIDE GRISTIE’S BUCKS COUNTY ANTIQUES AND ODDITIES, 9730 Easton Rd., Kintnersville (610-847-1966), is approximately 10 miles down 611 south; just a stone’s throw from Easton. As you await your arrival at this shoppers’ delight, you can enjoy the scenic drive along the Delaware River. Once you arrive, be ready to take a step back in time to the 1700s when the old grist mill (hence the name “Gristie’s”) ground the local farmers’ grain. Inside, antiques and oddities from more than 30 dealers fill three floors of the shop.

The rustic setting evokes a sense of wonder and serenity as you wander through the aisles to discover everything from soup to nuts and architectural items outside such as iron fencing, doors, windows,

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and old sinks. Children will get a glimpse of toys from another time period, especially those popular during the holiday season and, speaking of holidays, old holiday decorations can be found, including glass balls to hang on the tree. Furnishings range from the primitive designs of the mid-19th Century to deco and vintage styles popular in the 1960s and 70s. Whether you are looking for a quick gift for a few dollars or a great piece of period furniture, one of Gristie’s 30 dealers is bound to have that “perfect” gift for someone; or maybe for yourself!

Bring in their ad from the Easton Christmas Book during Dec. and receive a 10% discount! Gristie’s Bucks County Antiques and Oddities is open every day from 11am to 5pm.

Street

On August 22, 1751, Thomas Penn married Lady Juliana Fermor, the daughter of Lord Pomfret. In choosing names for the newly established territory, Penn honored members of his wife’s family. These names remained for nearly one hundred years before they were changed to unromantic numbers.

What is now Second Street was originally Fermor Street; Third Street had been Pomfret Street; and Fifth Street was Juliana Street.

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ADVERTISERS GUIDE HAIR 48 by Jimi, 48 S. Sitgreaves St., Easton (610-252-6300). In this last election, the division amongst our fellow man has mounted to a point of luciferous levels. I pray that all can find in their hearts to see that if you use the sweet words of Jesus to condemn racist/hatred of any kind, fall to your knees and ask for forgiveness, and then our country shall heal thyself. God loves everybody. I personally have trouble.

-Jimi. It’s better to be an atheist than a bad Christian. -Pope Francis HERITAGE GUILD is a firearms and archery experience that has three distinct centers strategically located from the central coast of NJ westward into the Lehigh Valley, PA. Each Heritage Guild center offers a different experience with an extensive firearms inventory of new and collectible firearms along with knowledgeable sales staff. Heritage Guild purchases collections of firearms in each of the locations. The Heritage Guild of Branchburg (908-429-9500) Archery and Firearms store is midway between the other two centers where the talented bowtechs will equip you with the right equipment expertly tuned to your exact measurements. Indoor and outdoor archery ranges compliment your archery experience with lessons, special events and leagues that will sharpen your skills. Heritage Guild at Rt. 78 in Easton, PA (610258-5500) is a quick Interstate ride for NJ and Lehigh Valley, PA residents. The Easton location offers a 25,000 sq. ft. range and retail facility offering the largest selection in the area of new, used, and collectible firearms, new bows, ammunition, arrows, targets, safety equipment and accessories. Firearms rentals are available... Try it before you buy it! Beginner to expert classes are offered at the Guild Training Academy. Gun safety in the home and home & personal defense courses are some of the more popular courses at Heritage Guild Easton. Beginner thru advanced archery courses are also offered. Take advantage of their new Events Center - holiday parties, corporate events, bachelor/bachelorette parties and special events are. They specialize in events for those who have little or no formal training in the shooting sports and/ or do not own their own firearms. Ladies Day is every Thursday where women and their guests receive 25% off range time. Heritage Guild offers gift cards so you can give a unique gift for the person who is hard to buy for. Visit Heritage Guild at www.heritageguild.com.

INGRIDABLE DESIGN, 60 North 2nd Street, Easton, PA. Ingrid Heil, Owner, ASP, Artist, Designer, has been beautifying homes from Germany to South Africa to the USA for over two decades. In April 2012, after years at a local antique store, she opened the doors to her own shop “Ingridable Design…..The Frill of it All!” Here she com-

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bines her lifelong passion for Design, Art & Antiques under one roof.

THE SHOP…, tucked away a short walking distance from Centre Square at 60 N. 2nd Street across from the Governor Wolf Building and beckoning provocatively, is filled with Antiques, One-of-a-Kind Pieces, Ingrid’s original Paintings, Pottery, Hand-painted Furniture, Jewelry, Handbags & Accessories. If she is not out on a decorating or staging job, you will find her in her studio working on something new!

Ingrid also offers Interior Design, Real Estate Styling/Staging, Color Consultation, Custom Window Treatments & More. Hours: Friday through Saturday 11:00-5:00, Sunday 12:00-5:00 and by appointment.

Visit online at ingridabledesign.biz for Holiday Hours and updates/ events. Happy Holidays from Ingrid at Ingridable Designs!

JC JEWELRY & GIFTS is located in downtown Easton at 24 N. 2nd St. JC Jewelry & Gifts has the hottest trends to complete your wardrobe. From the latest fashion jewelry for prom wedding or just casual wear to fine jewelry and watches. You can also have jewelry and watches repaired here. If you have items you no longer need, JC Jewelry offers cash for gold! Give them a call at 610-559-5509. If you’re closer to the Bethlehem area, visit them at their Bethlehem location at 319 S. New St. (610-691-2891).

JUDY’S AUTO REPAIR, 689 S. Main St., Phillipsburg, has a welldeserved reputation for honesty and skilled service. Many people I know never cease to marvel at the quality of workmanship Judy offers and the respectful manner with which they have been treated. She values honesty and integrity, as her work is a reflection of her character. Merlo, who is an ASE certified technician, as well as a certified General Motors and Saturn technician, is well known for her fabulous ability to explain your car’s issues in clear and easy to understand terms. Judy graduated at the top of her class at Northampton Community College and today may be the only female-owned auto repair shop in the area. She’s returned to teach an auto repair class for women at her alma mater, sits on an advisory board at the college and employs a Northampton CC graduate. Her work is precise and scrupulous thanks to her extensive experience. Services at Judy’s Auto Repair include: di-

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ADVERTISERS GUIDE agnostics, shocks, tune-ups, tires, wheels, computerized wheel balance, electrical, brakes, suspension, winterizing, and more. Judy also performs manufacturer recommended maintenance. An expert at both domestic and imported vehicles, you can trust your vehicle to Judy Auto Repair the next time your car needs maintenance or repair, 908-454-7782. You won’t be disappointed. If all you need is tires, Judy’s carries new and used tires! They also offer the best technology in computerized wheel balancing after your tires are on. Soon, you’ll be singing Judy’s praises to all your family and friends! From the Judy’s Auto Repair family to yours, Best Wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season!

KAPLAN’S ENTERPRISES, 100 Northampton St. (610-2585319), celebrated 94 years in Downtown Easton this year! Family operated through 3 generations, Kaplan’s offers the highest quality in products and customer service that can’t be beat. You will never leave the store or hang up the phone aggravated when dealing with the kind and friendly family you will find at Kaplan’s. An awning from Kaplan’s will last years and years and year after year their skilled staff will put them up and take them down. But Kaplan’s is more than just awnings… Interior window treatments, stage curtains for school auditoriums, replacement of worn mesh on patio chairs and furniture, a full line of American flags (and they repair and properly dispose of them as well!), City of Easton flags, decorative flags and banners, custom flags, “green” tote bags, and much, much more. Learn more about Kaplan’s at kaplanawning.com or check them out on Facebook.

KEVIN KOCHER REMODELING, 1113 Whitney Ave. (610515-0908), has been Easton’s expert, family-run, kitchen and bath remodeling business for 40 years. Never subcontracting to anyone else, Kevin takes extreme pride in his workmanship. Customers can relax in the knowledge that when you hire Kevin, it is Kevin himself who

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will complete your job. Well known for the fact that once he starts a job, he finishes it, you can trust Kevin to get the job done on time.

Handling all phases of the work, including plumbing, wiring, tile, carpentry and cabinetry, Kevin is your one stop resource for all your kitchen and bath remodeling desires. Kevin’s remodeling artistry will transform your tired space into the beautiful kitchen or bath of your heart’s desire. Free estimates and plenty of time spent to explain all the options that are available to you are Kevin’s hallmarks. Designer perfect splendor, trustworthy advice and quality workmanship await you at Kevin Kocher Remodeling. Begin building the kitchen or bath of your dreams today!

‘LADY’ COLLEEN HELLER-ALREFAI ~ REFAI ART lives in Easton, PA (RefaiArt.com, RefaiArt@gmail.com, 631-455-2195).

Empowering people through Energetic Medicine, be it nutritionally, physically, spiritually or mentally has been the focus for most of ‘Lady’ Colleen’s life starting from childhood. Locating educators for a field of alternative medicine not recognized at that time was a challenge, but nothing is insurmountable if you desire it with a passion. As her healing studies abroad continue so does her art. It is a natural progression and passion of her life’s journey and work. Impression and abstract art allows a range of colors, emotions with limited yet limitless feelings to come to life. Some say it’s a healing within the layered characteristics of color. She draws inspiration from the over 60 countries she has visited or lands she has lived such as England, Ireland and Wales later living with the el Muzeina Bedouin Tribe of the South Sinai Peninsula, Egypt with its unrelenting, harsh, water stricken, colorful desert for 7 years. This was where ‘Lady’ was born within the tribe. Her choice to live in a desolate place, the Sinai desert, taught her to choose wisely for survival. Every moment was a preparation for living; every day you relied on someone and they relied on you. She carries that clearly with her today. Capturing the effect of light, with color being the chief symbol of expression, was a gift from her experiences. Color you may ask?

The sands of time are color filled with gold, greens, yellow, blues and reds. ‘Lady’ created with sand that would blow away with the winds.

Later recreating these memories to watercolor and now to acrylic. We shall see what’s next on the horizon, but until that new ‘thread’ appears, she’ll continue combining what everyone brings to her into a physical form. ‘Lady’ Colleen’s “Little Original Art” - 2in x 3in framed with ornament hangers - is wonderful for holiday gift giving. Everyone should have “one of a kind” original art they can afford available - collectable year round memory reminders to place at home or work, give to family or co-workers and unexpected guests. Commissioned work available as well.

THE LAFAYETTE INN, 525 W. Monroe St. (610-253-4500 or lafayetteinn.com). Thirty-one years ago a group of architects and investors had the vision of taking a dilapidated, abandoned house and making it into one of Easton’s finest treasures. Last year The Lafayette Inn celebrated that vision with a thirty year celebration of graceful service to the community. Situated on college hill, the elegant mansion was built as an investment property by Elizabeth Wagoner Leary in 1895. The first known tenant was George Elder, superintendent of Ingersoll Iron Works. Through the early part of the twentieth century the building changed hands many times, serving as a family home and later as apartments. In 1958 it was purchased by the Lafayette College fraternity Pi Lambda Phi. When the fraternity disbanded the once grand home was left vacant and deteriorating. Enter those visionaries in 1986. John Cappellano purchased the building and, with the help of Paul Felder at The Architectural Studio of Easton and others, restored the blighted-eyesore to its former glory. And then some! On December 19, 1986, The Lafayette Inn opened its doors to its first paying guests. Today the inn’s eighteen antique-filled guest rooms and suites offer the most distinguished accommodations in Easton. The magnificently appointed parlor and outdoor spaces are also available for corporate meetings and social gatherings. Current owners, Paul and Laura Di Liello, continue to provide loving care to the building

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THE LOVING PIECE at 7 N. 3rd St. is one of downtown Easton’s newest shops. Stop by this quaint and peaceful boutique and browse its lovely line of organic clothing offering pieces by Soul Flower and Synergy. For your convenience, a fitting room is available. To adorn your selection, choose a Mona B bag - made from upcycled canvas - and mix in some pieces from The Loving Piece’s collection of handmade jewelry

by Sultana Maria. Finish off your ensemble with a pair of comfy Sanuks available for men and women - fur lined options available, too! The Loving Piece offers much more though... All natural handmade soaps, lotions and body wash by Pretty Baby Naturals, and Himalayan salt lamps all make lovely Christmas gifts. The Loving Piece has decorative tapestries, oracle cards, incense and a variety of inspirational books, too. They also offer a variety of classes and workshops to help you with your spiritual journey. All classes are held in a group setting right at the shop. Jessica Brown, does bi-weekly classes called Love Lessons & Awakenings, which allows the individual to come as they are, to feel, heal, expand, cry, laugh, connect with others, to share and awaken together. To see a more detailed listing of their offerings, visit the event page on their website. Holiday hours are Tues. 11-5:30, Wed. 11-6, Thur. & Fri. 11-7, Sat. 9-6 and Sun. 11-5. They accept cash, Visa, Mastercard and Discover as well as the Easton Gift Card. Stop by The Loving Piece to do some holiday shopping or to treat yourself to something special. Gift certificates are available! Also, visit online at thelovingpiece.com or Like them on Facebook. Happy Holidays!

MERCHANTS BANK, built on a solid financial foundation, has proudly been serving its community for over 125 years as an independent bank. As a locally owned and operated bank since 1890, the bank offers the same level of products and services as the big banks with a dedication to the customer service experience. “Experience the Difference” is a philosophy of providing customers with the banking relationship they expect. For some, this means being connected anytime anywhere and for others, it means trusted advice to help them achieve their financial goals. Establishing meaningful relationships with its customers and the community is the foundation the bank was built on. Merchants Bank’s spirit of giving goes far beyond financial support through volunteerism and a desire to assist the community amongst their employees. The Bank is a strong supporter of local events such as Easton Garlic Fest, PA Bacon Fest, and Easton Heritage Day. Headquartered in Bangor, PA, Merchants Bank has two offices in Bangor and additional offices throughout Northampton County, including Mount Bethel, Wind Gap, Martins Creek, Forks Township, Nazareth, Bethlehem and the downtown Easton office in Centre Square. The Easton Irregular proudly banks with Merchants! The courteous service and ease of doing business with Merchants Bank can’t be denied. From new mortgages, refinances, home equity loans and lines of credit to mobile banking, mobile deposits, and MNB Investment Services, Merchants Bank offers it. Today, the bank remains the oldest independent community bank in the county and continues to pride itself on delivering extraordinary customer and community service.

Merchants Bank of Bangor, Member FDIC/Equal Housing Lender. “Experience the Difference!”

MICHAEL BUSKIRK PAINTING COMPANY, Michaelangelo of Easton always adding color in your life with his painting located in Easton, PA, is the place to call for all your painting needs. Call 610253-1919 for a free estimate. Michael is licensed in both PA and NJ. Services offered include interior and exterior painting, spackle and plaster repair, and staining and varnishing. Michael also power washes and waterproofs in addition to deck restoration and staining. For historic restoration of old clapboard homes, Michael is your man - he will strip down and machine sand the wood before applying an oil based primer and two coats of latex. No job is too big or small for Michael Buskirk Painting! You can see his work on the marquis at Easton’s State Theatre Center for the Arts. The job included an industrial primer

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plus five colors on the exterior where he had to cut around 800 light sockets, repainting of 70 panels on the marquee’s ceiling and a multicolor design planned on the corner posts. It came out beautifully. Michael Buskirk Painting Company wishes its customers a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year!

MYCALYN FLORALS, located at S. Main St. in Nazareth, PA, is more beautiful than ever. The shop is shimmering with all things shiny and glittery – silver, gold, copper… Of course all of your floral needs will met, but this special place is more than just flowers, especially at the holidays. And that includes all holidays. Whether Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter, you will always find festive floral colors and displays as well as seasonal decorations to embellish your home. At this time of year, Mycalyn’s features stunning poinsettias that will bring the magic of the season into your home. If you are looking for a stunning table arrangement for your holiday party, visit Lynn and see what their design specialists can do for you. At holiday time, there is traditionally an increased need for flowers and gifts. Mycalyn Florals can fill those needs. Stop by or, when a need for flowers with prompt service occurs, pick up the phone and call (1-800-3605966) for a wonderful holiday (or anytime) bouquet sent across town or across the nation. The family owned and operated business offers only the finest floral arrangements and gifts. The claim is backed up by the number of surrounding communities served by them with satisfied patrons throughout the Lehigh Valley and into NJ. “Thinking outside the box”, as Lynn says, “unique and modern arrangements are available for any special occasion.” It’s guaranteed that the staff will pay personal attention to each and every order, and will go the extra mile for perfection. What more can you ask? You ask for a lovely gift selection, too. Then Mycalyn Florals is the place to visit. You will find a beautiful selection of thoughtful gifts for all ages such as beautiful ornaments, endearing hostess gifts and so much more. Are you planning your wedding? Ask for an appointment with Lynn to hear all about the most gorgeous wedding bouquets and arrangements you will ever find. Additional information and a catalog of arrangements are available by visiting mycalynflorals.com.

NATURE’S WAY MARKET is located at 143 Northampton St. (610-253-0940). Karen and Shalom Neuman are happy to be the new owners of Nature’s Way Market. They took over the reins last year and education is their top priority at Easton’s natural foods market.

They offer a complete inventory of organic healthful foods and nutritional supplements. Local farmers and manufacturers are well represented on the shelves. You can find locally raised organic meats, local unprocessed milk, cheese and yogurt, maple syrup, locally made sauerkraut and kimchi, local honey, local salves, soaps and locally produced herbal compounds for medicine and teas. They know how to choose quality foods, herbs and supplements and have a fine selection of leading manufacturers, such as New Chapter, MegaFoods,

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ADVERTISERS GUIDE Garden of Life, Green Pasture, Nordic Naturals, as well as their own Nature’s Way Brand of supplements which allows them to sell high quality at very competitive prices. If this isn’t good enough, ask them about their vitamin discount program. You can be sure you are getting the best product and service at Nature’s Way Market. They believe an educated customer is their best customer. If you find yourself reading this after hours you should go to their website at natureswayeaston.com and once you are there sign up for their newsletter. You can “like’ them on Facebook at NaturesWayEaston and follow them on Instagram at easton.naturesway. For the Holiday season they offer gift certificates or you can use your Easton Gift Card to help you persuade your loved ones to take a step towards better health. Don’t wait though, because any time of year is a good time to visit Nature’s Way. They make it easier with their free parking at the rear entrance.

PAT’S BRAKE SERVICE & LYNN’S GARAGE, 1200 Bushkill Dr., Easton (610-252-0871 or 610-252-6801), has developed an honorable reputation for mechanical and diagnostic capability. This is a full services and light truck repair facility, and the team here is committed to satisfying the everyday needs of their dear and loyal customers. From computer diagnostics to complete engine replacement, they do it all. Whether your vehicle is domestic or foreign, trust Pat’s Brakes & Lynn’s Garage for official inspections (state and emissions), fuel pumps, ABS, emission repair, water pumps, batteries, alternators, radiator service, starters, tires, drive shaft, head gaskets, belts, clutch work, springs, oil change, exhaust systems, and suspension and transmission servicing and more. Their All Data and Shop Key information software has complete factory service and maintenance procedures for your specific vehicle. I know several people who have always appreciated the friendly and prompt service here. Pat’s Brakes & Lynn’s Garage is dependable, reliable, and honest; you won’t get the run around here. They let you know what’s wrong and what your options are before fixing your vehicle and expecting you to pay for it.

Next time your auto needs service, remember Pat’s Brake Service and Lynn’s Garage! All major credit cards accepted. Visit them online at patsbrakeandlynnsgarage.com.

PERMANENT BEAUTY SOLUTIONS, 76 N. Fourth Street Easton, PA, opened in 2016 in downtown Easton adding a much needed dimension to the salon experience so loved by the community and visitors from nearby. Lisa says “Our goal is to treat every client with respect and attention they expect and deserve from us. We provide a clean environment with modern safety standards in place.

Employing only experienced professional staff to assure the best outcomes in achieving their own ‘Permanent Beauty’.” ‘Wake up in Make up!’ Are you tired of messy eyeliner, rushing to put makeup on, hard to get makeup off your skin? Perhaps a consultation with us will help! Permanent Makeup is a cosmetic technique which employs tattoos, permanent pigmentation of the dermis, as a means of producing designs that resemble makeup, such as eye lining and other permanent enhancing colors to the skin of the face, lips, and eyelids. It is also used to produce artificial eyebrows, particularly in people who have lost them as a consequence of age, disease, issues from alopecia totalis, chemotherapy, or a genetic disturbance. Use our services to disguise scars and white spots in the skin such as in vitiligo. It is also used to restore or enhance the breast’s areola after breast surgery. In the United States, the colorant additives used in permanent makeup pigments are subject to pre-market approval as cosmetics and or color additives under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Other services we supply are: skin tag removal, laser skin rejuvenation, microdermabrasion, permanent makeup, eyelashes, laser hair removal.

Come and see our salon, get a consultation and look at your “Permanent Beauty” possibilities. Visit online at www.permanentbeautysolutions.com, give a call, 484-903-5632 or email lbunsco@yahoo.com.

POLLIWOGS & PETUNIAS is an eco friendly children’s boutique located at 15 S. 2nd Street in downtown Easton. They specialize in

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toys and gifts as unique as your child! Polliwogs & Petunias features heirloom quality wooden toys from Europe and handmade fair trade felted wool toys from Nepal. They love well-made, open-ended, educational, quiet toys. They have toys for building, dreaming, nurturing, exploring and creating. Also featured is upcycled clothing purchased directly from local parents. So Santa, this year think globally but shop locally. Polliwogs & Petunias has searched the world to help you find the perfect gift for that special child in your life. Want to keep in touch? Follow them on Facebook and Instagram or call at 917-3554953. Happy Holidays!

REAGLE INSURANCE, 2912 William Penn Hwy. (610-2587216), was founded three generations ago by Loring Reagle and they

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Such a variety gives the Reagle client the opportunity to choose which coverage is best for them. As an independent, full-service insurance agency, Reagle Insurance offers value, peace of mind and very competitive rates. Whether it’s business or personal insurance you need, they have the experience and expertise to help find you the best plan. I trust all of my insurance needs to Reagle Insurance. I just recently added an additional car to my policy and the process was so easy. If your policy is with Erie, take advantage of Erie’s generous discount premiums if you have both your cars and home insured with them. In today’s economy, saving money is even more important than ever. Even renters must remember that insurance is a necessity to protect their belongings, and Reagle can help you find an affordable, quality plan. Business clients can take comfort in knowing that the Reagle Insurance staff of insurance professionals is here to help.

Call 258-7216 or toll free at 1-800-353-7216 or visit them online at reagleins.com to get started with Reagle today!

SALVAGE GOODS, “Antiques with Urban Attitude”, 24 S. Third St., Easton, (610-258-8176), is located in the old Masonic building across from the police station, and is a short walk from Centre Square with parking in the lot next door and deck across the street. Salvage Goods features a mix of antiques, vintage, industrial, upcycled and repurposed designs. They carefully curate their inventory and seek out the uncommon and the unexpected. You will also find quality estate jewelry, vintage holiday decorations, men’s and women’s vintage accessories, vintage toys, military and political items, signs, maps, objects of interest, letters and numbers, lighting, textiles, hardware and architectural items. They also stock upcycled products of their own design and those designed by local artists. This shop offers a creative mix of unique and really interesting gifts that are also earth friendly.

“Their focus is on recycling, repurposing and reusing items for a one of a kind look.” New inventory arrives weekly and pieces are artfully displayed to inspire you. They also have seasonal plants from a local grower, beeswax products made locally including candles, soaps, gift baskets, and a great selection of lampshades also made in the Lehigh Valley. Salvage Goods is open Monday-Friday 11-5, Saturday 11-6 and Sunday 12-5. Visit online at salvagehomegoods.com. Join Salvage Goods for their holiday open house on Sunday, Dec. 2nd. Mention this article and get 15% off any item $30 or more. Gift certificates available.

SIGAL MUSEUM (NORTHAMPTON COUNTY HISTORICAL ANDGENEALOGICAL SOCIETY), 342 Northampton Street, Easton (610.253.1222). Celebrate Small Business Saturday and the lighting of the Peace Candle by visiting the Sigal Museum on

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Saturday, November 25, from 10am – 5pm. Lafayette Ambassador Bank is sponsoring a Day at the Museum with free admission for all visitors. Learn about the history of our Peace Candle– the documentary Easton’s Peace Candle, The History of a City Tradition will be shown on the hour beginning at 10am. Help decorate our Giving Tree with items for our friends at The Children’s Home of Easton (wish list can be found on www.sigalmuseum.org). View our special exhibits – The Cat’s Meow: Lehigh Valley in the Age of Art Deco & the Roaring Twenties for a glimpse of one of the most glamorous yet tumultuous times in our nation’s history, and the companion exhibit The Cat’s Pajamas, which showcases 1920’s fashion, accessories, and objects from the collection of Terri Lubenesky. Visit our Museum Store for holiday shopping: 10% off local history books, children’s toys, hostess gifts, stocking stuffers, Moravian sugar cookies and holiday items, Art Deco jewelry, and limited edition Easton holiday ornaments. Come back on November 26 for Museum Store Sunday when NCHGS members receive 20% off all purchases. For a $5 donation you can have a colorful metal leaf inscribed as a gift tag or placed on our genealogical tree in the gallery. Genealogical research at the Jane S. Moyer Library is also a wonderful gift! We can do the research for you, or our researchers can assist you as you delve into your family’s past. For the history buff, a gift membership to the Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society provides free admission to the museums and programs, as well as access to special membersonly events. The Sigal Museum welcomes visitors to travel through time via interactive, hands-on exhibits, artifacts and engaging storytelling. The stories of our community come to us through the diaries, letters, photographs, documents and thousands of artifacts sheltered and preserved by the Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society since its founding in 1906. What began as a small group of local history enthusiasts has blossomed into a countywide organization noted for its public museum, historically significant buildings, research facilities, artifact collections, genealogical services, and public education programs. For more information on the museum, programs and events, visit sigalmuseum.org.

SPRING GARDEN COURT APARTMENTS, 109 N. 3rd St., is located in a fine Easton landmark building that was once home to the city YMCA, dating back to 1937. The apartments are bright and spacious and those facing North Third and Spring Garden Street are extremely decorative with huge front windows and high ceilings. The building has many amenities such as a controlled security entrance system, spacious lobby, elevator, laundry room, central air, live in management / maintenance, and much, much more. The trend across America today is that people are rediscovering the convenience and charm of living in the heart of an urban area. Spring Garden Court Apartments is within easy walking distance to several fine restaurants, coffee shops, gift shops, art studios, the State Theatre, and, of course, Two Rivers Landing with the Crayola Factory and National

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STATE THEATRE, 453 Northampton St., celebrated 90 Years of WOW this past year! The theatre is Easton’s premiere place for live entertainment, and they have an outstanding line-up of holiday shows to offer you this year. The holiday season begins Christmas Wonderland Holiday Spectacular December 2 & 3, think NYC without the commute. Enjoy The Ten Tenors: Home for the Holidays on December 7. Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker returns this year on December 10. It’s a Carpenters’ Christmas on December 14 with Merry Christmas Darling, then comes Wizards of Winter December 17 and David Phelps Christmas December 22. Don’t miss out on two family favorites coming to the stage in 2018, Wizard of Oz and Cinderella. To purchase tickets prior to their sale to public, consider becoming a Member of the State Theatre; info can be found on their website. While taking in a show, don’t forget to check out the Easton Hospital; Arts Community of Easton members are showing through December 22. Reserve tickets now as some shows may already be sold out. To order tickets for any show, call 610-252-3132 or 1-800-999-STATE or order online and check out show info at statetheatre.org. The State Theatre Gift Card is the perfect gift to allow everyone on your holiday shopping list to enjoy fine productions at The State Theatre!

STRUNK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 602 W. Berwick St. (610-2528875) and 2101 Northampton St. (610-258-7211), serves the needs of area families with comfort and caring. Attending funeral services is definitely my least favorite thing to do, but services I have attended at Strunk Funeral Home are always done impeccably. Losing a member of the family is never something that is easy, but the Plantone family and staff of Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. make the sorrow a lot easier to bear with their caring, dedicated, and professional services. Even if you have not planned ahead, they will make painful decisions much easier to deal with. Strunk Funeral Home offers two convenient locations with personal, dignified service for difficult times. Preplanning services and aftercare are provided if needed. Strunk can aid in the preparation of insurance claims and applications for veterans benefits and social service programs. They offer both traditional and cremation services. 2016 marks the 21st year that Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. will be offering their “Caring through Sharing” bereavement service. This year’s program is on Dec. 3 at 1:30pm at the Holiday Inn Express’ Eastonian, Kunkel Drive in Palmer Township. This service is sensitive to those persons mourning the loss of a loved one during the holiday season. As part of the “Caring through Sharing” program, Strunk Funeral Home makes contributions to several local charities.

Organizations that have benefited from Caring through Sharing in previous years include, Children’s Home of Easton, Gracedale’s activities fund, ProJeCt of Easton and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Food Pantry. To find out more regarding the holiday “Caring through Sharing” and other services, contact Strunk Funeral Home.

SUSAN KOLAR COUTURE, the Lehigh Valley bridal specialist, is located in the National Building at 400 Northampton St. in downtown Easton, PA. This is a dressmaking studio specializing in the perfect fit for your special occasion where Susan will create, re-design, or alter your gown to perfection. Do you have a special occasion coming up? Look no further than Susan Kolar Couture for your tailoring and fine sewing needs. The exquisite space showcases Susan’s beautiful craftsmanship and caring positive attitude. Each room is adorned with a Victorian flair of antiques and artwork that show her style and creative process. For Susan, sewing is not a career: it’s a passion. Her enthusiasm emanates from her beaming smile and delightful personality. Susan began sewing at the young age of five and by the time she reached high school she was designing and sewing her own clothes

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Banana Factory 25 W. 3rd Street, Bethlehem, PA 610-332-1300 Leah Macdonald - Bloom: Encaustic Photographs from Past & Present thru December 10, InVision College Photography Competition thru December 10, and 7th Annual InVision Juried Photo-Based Art Exhibition thru January 8. Open Monday-Friday 8am-9:30pm, Saturday & Sunday 8:30am5pm. bananafactory.org/events/exhibitions Bethlehem House Gallery 459 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 610-419-6262 The 2017 Holiday Show featuring Hazem Akil, Joe Billera, Benjamin Hoffman, Kate Hughes, Daina Krumins & Danny E. Polk Jr. thru January 13. Open Wednesday-Thursday 11am-7pm, Friday-Saturday 12-9pm & Sunday 12-5pm (extended holiday hrs. online). bethlehemhousegallery.com

Elli Albrecht Studio 34 Sebring Street, Easton, PA (610-810-6747) REFLECTIONS: featuring new paintings by Elli Albrecht December 9-January 26, reception December 9, with poetry by Matt Wolf & music by Jared Balogh, 6-9pm. Open Saturday 10am-5pm and by appt. facebook.com/ellialbrechtstudio Allentown Art Museum 31 N. 5th Street Allentown, PA 610-432-4333 Floral thru December 3, American Vistas: Landscapes from the Collection thru December 31, The Poetry of Nature: Hudson River School Landscapes from the New-York Historical Society thru December 31, Reverberations: Sound Sculptures by Harry Bertoia thru January 7, Revolutionizing Design: Progressive Home Decorating at the Turn of the Century thru February 4, New Geography: Photographs by Marilyn Bridges thru March 18, and Soaring and Bounding: British Color Woodcuts thru April 1. Open WednesdaySaturday 11am-4pm (3rd Thursdays 11am-8pm) & Sunday 12-4pm. allentownartmuseum.org Arts Community of Easton: The Susan Huxley Gallery at the Quadrant 20 N. 3rd Street, Easton, PA 484-894-6652 Photography by Helga Berta and Adam Atkinson and Paintings by Pat Burton thru January 14. Open TuesdaySaturday 8am-5pm & Sunday 8am-4pm.

Ahlum Gallery 106 N. 4th Street, Easton, PA 610-923-7101 Wheel thrown porcelain and stoneware ceramic works by Lehigh Valley’s own Jeffrey Kleckner thru December 23. Open Thursday-Saturday 12-5pm, every fourth Friday 12-10pm & by appt. ahlumgallery.com Alvin H. Butz Gallery ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 610-332-1300 Shauna Frischkorn - Picturing Youth: Selections from McWorkers and Gameboys thru January 7. Open MondayWednesday 3:30-9pm, Thursday 4-11pm, Friday 4pm-12am, Saturday 11am-12am, and Sunday 12-9pm. artsquest.org/arts 26

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Gallery at St. John’s 330 Ferry Street Easton, PA 610-258-6119 Holiday Art Show and Recent Works by Photographer Richard Begbie thru December 17, and The Sinking of the General Slocum: Paintings by Cindy Vojnovic January 7-February 25. Open Sunday 12-3pm (closed Nov. 26) & by appt. stjohnseaston.org/ministries/gallery

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Connexions Gallery 213 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 610-250-7627 Annual Holiday November 24-December 30, reception December 2, 7-10pm. Open Monday 12-5pm, Thursday 127pm, Friday 12-8pm, Saturday 11am-8pm & Sunday 12-6pm. facebook.com/ConnexionsGallery Dankstreetstudios 7A N. Bank Street, Easton, PA 484-894-8009 Mixed media fine artwork of Danny Moyer. Open by appt. facebook.com/dankstreetstudios Easton Hospital Gallery State Theatre Center for the Arts 5th & Northampton Streets, Easton, PA 800-999-STATE Arts Community of Easton (ACE) Members’ Show thru December 22. Open 90 minutes prior to most performances. statetheatre.org/gallery Easton Public Market 325 Northampton Street, Easton, PA info@eastonart.org Arts Community of Easton (ACE) featuring works by Devin Feely, Jamie Cabreza & Mary Iacovone thru December 17.

Open Wednesday-Saturday 9am-7pm & Sunday 9am-5pm.

Lauren Kindle Studio 7B N. Bank Street, Easton, PA 267-247-6364 The Devil’s Plea November 24-December 24, reception November 24, 6-9pm, music performance 7pm. December, Saturdays 10-3 Sundays 12-4. Open Saturday 10am-3pm & Sunday 12-4pm in December and by appt. laurenkindle.com

Grossman Gallery Lafayette College 243 N. 3rd Street, Easton, PA 610-330-5361 Sam van Aken: Streuobstwiese thru December 9. Open Tuesday-Friday 11am-5pm, Saturday 12-5pm & by appt. galleries.lafayette.edu/grossman-gallery

Brick + Mortar Gallery 8 Centre Square, Easton, PA 610-829-1360 “Buyer’s Market”, $200 art show: 20+ artists, all work priced at $200 December 9-24, reception December 9, 6-9pm. Open by chance or appt. brickandmortargallery.com Charles Klabunde Gallery & Studio 73 N. 2nd Street, Easton, PA 610-252-1938 Original etchings, drawings and paintings by Charles Klabunde.

Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday & 1st Sunday 12-5pm & by appt.

CharlesKlabundeArtist.com Communications Hall Northampton Community College 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, PA 610-861-5300 Patrick Kraus Drawing Competition Winners Retrospective 1990-2017 thru February 15. Open Monday-Thursday 8am9pm & Friday-Saturday 8am-5pm. northampton.edu/newsand-events/events.htm

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Nurture Nature Center 518 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 610-253-4432 Perspectives 4: Art on Environment thru January 31.

Open Wednesday 10am-1pm, Thursday 6-9pm, Saturday 10am-4pm & by appt. nurturenaturecenter.org

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Museum of Ethnography 22 S. 3rd Street, 2nd floor, Easton, PA 908-798-0805 Complacent No Longer (show + 8-minute film) thru September 30, 2018. Open Tuesday & Friday 11am-4pm, Saturday 11am-2pm & by appt. maryaclarity.com Ronald K. De Long Gallery Penn State Lehigh Valley 2809 Saucon Valley Road, Center Valley, PA 610-285-5261 Heather Sincavage: A Measure Of thru December 15, and Get Creative! An Exhibition of Student Artwork from the Banana Factory Arts Center (in the Community Gallery) thru January 13. Open Monday-Thursday 11am-5pm, Friday 11am-3pm & Saturday 10am-2pm. lehighvalley.psu.edu/ronald-k-de-longgallery Rotunda Gallery at City Hall 10 E. Church Street, Bethlehem, PA rotundashows@bfac-lv.org Hillcrest Camera Club thru December 1, and Lehigh Art Alliance Members Exhibition December 7-January 16, reception December 10, 2-4pm. Open Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. bfac-lv.org/events/rotunda-gallery-shows

Sigal Museum 342 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 610-253-1222 The Cat’s Pajamas: The 1920s Fashion Collection of Terri Lubenesky thru February 18, and The Cat’s Meow: Lehigh Valley in the Age of Art Deco & the 1920s thru August 6. Open Wednesday-Saturday 10am-4pm & Sunday 12-4pm. sigalmuseum.org IF Museum/Academy 107 N. 4th Street, Easton, PA 610-258-0777 Artwork by Shalom Neuman. Open by appt. facebook.com/ IFMuseumAcademy

Tomi J. Petrella, Art, Etc. Studio/Gallery 9 N. 2nd Street, Easton, PA 908-303-0519 Paintings, portraits, murals, and design. Open Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-1pm or appt. tomiartetc.com

Lehigh University Art Galleries 420 E. Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 610-758-3615 Scott Sherk: SonanceZOELLNER thru December 10, The Drawings of Wifredo Lam: 1940-1955 thru December 10, María Martínez-Cañas thru December 10 and …Of the Americas thru May 27, 2018. Open Wednesday-Saturday 11am-5pm, Thursday 11am-8pm & Sunday 1-5pm. luag.org Martin Art Gallery Baker Center for the Arts Muhlenberg College 2400 Chew Street, Allentown, PA 484-664-3467 Gelah Penn: High Tide thru January 10, William Hudders: Three Views thru January 10, and Still Rendering: Chris Coleman and Anthony Panzera thru January 15. Open TuesdaySaturday 12-8pm. muhlenberg.edu/main/aboutus/gallery ME-Art Studio 22 S. 3rd Street, 2nd floor, Easton, PA 908-319-4864 Gallery and working studio of Beverly Murbach-Erhardt featuring watercolors, acrylics and art cards. Open ThursdaySaturday 11am-4pm. me-artstudio.com 28

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Williams Center Gallery Lafayette College 317 Hamilton Street, Easton, PA 610-330-5361 Buckminster Fuller: Architect, Engineer, Inventor, Artist thru December 10, and Paul Deery, Color Music and the Goldberg Variations thru December 10. Open TuesdayFriday 11am-5pm, Thursday 11am-8pm, Saturday & Sunday 12-5pm, and performance nights 7:30-9:30pm. galleries.lafayette.edu/category/exhibitions

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Moravian College Theatre Arena Theater/Haupert Union Building 1200 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 610-861-1489 Last Lists of my Mad Mother January 26. moravian.edu/theatre Muhlenberg College Theatre 2400 Chew Street, Allentown, PA 484-664-3333 New Voices / New Visions, Part 2 November 29-December 3. muhlenberg.edu/main/academics/theatre-dance/onstage/ mainstage.html MunOpCo Music Theatre Scottish Rite Cathedral 1533 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 610-437-2441 Irving Berlin’s White Christmas December 2-10. munopco.org Northampton Community College Theatre 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, PA 610-861-5524 Winter Holiday Concert December 1, and Lehigh Valley Youth Chorus Winter Concert December 10. northampton.edu/news/ ncc-events-calendar.htm

Buck Hall Lafayette College N. 3rd Street, Easton, PA 610-330-3311 National Theater Live/Peter Pan December 3, Faculty Favorite Film Series December 5, and X-Mas Karol December 9. theater.lafayette.edu Allentown Public Theatre 127 N. 10th Street, Allentown, PA 888-895-5645 Theatre Café 3rd Thursday of each month at Allentown Art Museum 31 N. 5th Street, Allentown, PA. allentownpublictheatre.com Bucks County Playhouse 70 South Main Street, New Hope, PA 215-862-2121 Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG Playhouse Christmas Show December 8-31, It’s a Jolly Holiday (Lambertville Hall) December 10, and ‘Til Death Do Us Part: Late Night Catechism 3 January 24-February 4. bcptheater.org

Pennsylvania Playhouse 610-865-6665 390 Illick’s Mill Road, Bethlehem, PA Harry Connick Jr.’s the Happy Elf December 1-17. paplayhouse. org Pines Dinner Theatre 448 N. 17th Street Allentown, PA 610-433-2333 Over the River and Through the Woods thru December 23. pinesdinnertheatre.com Star of the Day McCoole’s Arts & Events Place 10 S. Main Street, Quakertown, PA 484-809-9228 Annie Jr. The Musical December 1-17. staroftheday.org

Country Gate Theatre 114 Greenwich Street, Belvidere, NJ 908-475-1104 Miracle on 34th Street December15-17. countrygate.org DeSales University Act 1 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 610-282-3192 Peter and the Starcatcher November 29, and Gaudeamus Christmas Concert December 3. desales.edu/act1 Hunterdon Hills Playhouse 88 Route 173 West, Hampton, NJ 800-447-7313 A Playhouse Christmas Musical 2017 thru December 20, and Rock & Roll Christmas Party - The Mahoney Brothers December 8, 27 & 28. hhplayhouse.com call 610-258-4330 to advertise

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Civic Theatre of Allentown 527 N. 19th Street, Allentown, PA 610 -432-8943 A Christmas Carol December 2-17, and The Santaland Diaries December 9-18. civictheatre.com

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Shawnee Playhouse River Road, Shawnee-On-Delaware, PA 570-421-5093 Christmas Musical Memories thru December 23, A Christmas Peter Pan thru December 23, Holidays Without Music? December 1-3, The Nutcracker Ballet December 1-22, The Nutcracker Ballet - Children’s Version December 4-11, and The Hollydaze Kidz Kabaret December 7-14. theshawneeplayhouse.com State Theatre Center for the Arts 453 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 800-999-STATE Jackie Evancho November 29. In December, Christmas Wonderland Holiday Spectacular the 2-3, The Ten Tenors: Home for the Holidays the 7, Maverick MMA 4 the 9, Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker the 10, Merry Christmas Darling: Carpenters’ Christmas the 14, A Night with Vic Dibitetto the 15, Wizards of Winter the 17, and David Phelps Christmas the 22.

January brings Bobby Collins the 12, Mutts Gone Nuts the 13, The Wizard of Oz the 19-20, Sleeping Beauty the 25, and The Art of Circus the 26. statetheatre.org Touchstone Theatre 321 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem, PA 610-867-1689 Christmas City Follies XVIII November 30-December 22. touchstone.org Williams Center for the Arts Lafayette College 317 Hamilton Street, Easton, PA 610-330-5009 Jazz Combo November 28, Concert Chorus December 2, Chamber Orchestra December 3, Percussion Ensemble December 4, Jazz Ensemble December 6, Concert Band December 9, The Marquis Consort December 10, and Charles Lloyd & The Marvels January 27. williamscenter.lafayette.edu Zoellner Arts Center Lehigh University 420 E. Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 610-758-2787 ext 0 On Stage Cabaret: Ranky Tanky December 1, LU Jazz Orchestra, Ensemble, Funk Band & Combo December 2, LU Philharmonic: Adams, Beethoven & Rachmaninov December 8-9, LU Choral Arts: Christmas Vespers December 10, Pennsylvania Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker December 16-17, PA Philharmonic: The Dukes of Dixieland December 30, Totsy January 20, and Jacob Jonas The Company January 27. zoellner.cas2.lehigh.edu 30

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ADVERTISERS GUIDE and prom dresses. At Virginia Tech, she studied clothing and textiles with an emphasis in patternmaking, couture techniques and tailoring.

She also worked in a fabric store, bridal gallery and even in factories.

Upon graduating with her BS, she went to work in the New York Garment District as an assistant designer and took classes at the Fashion Institute of Technology. She began making wedding gowns for friends, the word spread and her client base grew. Susan’s approach to design and fit are drawn from the time of couture when clothing was perfectly cut, stitched and sculpted, one at a time, to each client’s specifications. Her process combines both couture and modern techniques to help clients develop their personal style and confidence through good design and good fit: “Making the world beautiful one stitch at a time” is the studio motto. Whether you are getting a dress hemmed or made from scratch the same attention to detail applies.

Susan re-designs gowns once belonging to loved ones and you can also find perfect handmade accessories; floral combs, lace trimmed veils, garters, something blue, and explore other personalization possibilities for your complete look. Susan says of her craft, “By working with my hands I express what’s in my heart. Each dress I work on is a heartfelt process and joyful creation.” Hours are Monday-Friday 12-6pm and by appointment. Visit online at susankolarcouture.com.

Contact Susan at 610-829-1099 or sk@susankolarcouture.com.

SWIFT PRINT SOLUTIONS, 405 Front St., Belvidere, NJ, Office: 908-475-1374, Cell: 908-235-8549. Linda Swift, owner of Swift Print Solutions, offers complete, professional copying, printing, direct mail, and much more. From concept to completeness, Swift Print Solutions can produce quality printed materials for a variety of purposes, including business cards, envelopes, flyers, t-shirts, promotional items, corporate gifts and brochures. At Swift Print Solutions, the most current technology in the industry that is needed to serve customers is utilized. Their equipment allows them to provide clients with highquality products and quick turnaround. But their capabilities can’t be summed up merely with an equipment list… the dedicated and knowledgeable employees ensure your printed materials are delivered on time and with the quality you expect. Please feel free to contact Linda at 908-475-1374 or email Linda at linda@swiftprintsolutions. com for a custom quote or additional information. Please visit www. swiftprintsolutions.com to view some of the services they provide. Let Swift Print Solutions give you an opportunity to show you how they may better service your company! Please mention this ad and receive 10% off your first print order. (Restrictions Apply)

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THIRD STREET ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN. Helping people from all walks of life can’t be done in a silo; there have to be partnerships made with others that will help all parties achieve more each day. That is what Third Street Alliance does within its programs, shared spaces, resources and staff. This past year, TSA was part of the Coordinated Entry System, a pilot program started by the Lehigh Valley Regional Homeless Advisory Board. Along with the Lehigh Conference of Churches in Bethlehem and Allentown and 2-1-1, the toll free phone line, we were able to address households and individuals experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness in order to provide referral to available housing, emergency shelter beds and other resources. We have also collaborated with Valley Youth House and Rapid Re-Housing, which helped TSA shelter residents afford to move into stable housing and Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley, which provides counseling services to women coming out of domestic abuse situations at TSA. Our childcare program, The Learning Center, is accredited through NACYE and holds a PA Keystone STAR Four rating. Teaching kids from infants to school aged in a safe environment, we make certain the students are learning and thriving. We offer K-Readiness and Pre-K Counts programs, which prepare students to enter Kindergarten. The Learning Center also partners with organizations like St. Luke’s University Hospital to provide services, such as vision screenings, to catch any issues before students enter the school system. Nursing students from Moravian College come in to teach students the importance of sleep and they teach the adult day care seniors the importance of maintaining a healthy diet. Sharing the Caring adult day care provides a safe and engaging space for those with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other disabilities to keep active and be social. Through Montessori methods in aging adults, our senior clients are busy with activities through the day including cooking and baking, art projects, indoor gardening, dancing, guest entertainers and so much more. Classes and volunteers from Lafayette College spend time weekly with the seniors, engaging in games and projects. Annually, the caregivers and families are welcomed for the Senior Prom and the holiday party. Third Street Alliance works to provide a safe and

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Advertisers Guide healthy space for women, children, and families to live, learn, and thrive. www.thirdstreetalliance.org TOUCHSTONE THEATRE presents the latest in their Christmas City Follies series, the theatre’s annual holiday vaudeville, filled with jolly mischief, merry melodies, and holiday cheer. Christmas City Follies XVIII runs November 30 - December 22 at Touchstone’s home theatre at 321 E. Fourth St. in Southside Bethlehem. Described as “The Super Bowl of Lehigh Valley Christmas season”, many locals and tourists alike have come to count Christmas City Follies as part of their holiday tradition, coming out to Touchstone’s cozy black box theatre for an evening of original sketch, characters, songs, and more. The show traditionally ranges from the sublime to the ridiculous. Accompanying Follies in the Touchstone Theatre gallery space is an exhibit by Draga Šušanj, whose careful and joyous approach is evident in her work’s lush colors and intricate designs, all inspired by natural forms and surfaces. Her work is on display now through December 22. Christmas City Follies XVIII plays November 30 December 22, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm; in addition to regularly scheduled performances, there will be extra Sunday evening shows at 7pm on December 10 and 17, and a Wednesday evening show at 8pm on December 20. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, with group rates available on request. On Thursdays, Touchstone offers a pay-what-you-will ticket option at the door, as available, allowing walkup patrons to name their own ticket price. Advance tickets may be purchased at 610-867-1689 or online at touchstone.org. The Touchstone Café is open one hour before show time and at intermission, with pastries and gourmet coffee by Nazca K-Fé Premium Peruvian Coffee available for purchase.

Celebrating thirty-seven years, Touchstone Theatre produces and presents original productions and works to foster collaboration on a local and national level through educational and youth empowerment programs and by using theatre as a community-building tool.

U-LAUNDERIT offers two convenient locations in the Easton area.

The original U-Launderit is a 24-hour laundromat on College Hill at 514 Monroe St. across from the Lafayette Inn. U-Launderit’s second location is at 320 S. 10th St. near Butler St. and is open 7 days a week from 7am to 10pm. Who hasn’t done their laundry at one of its two locations at one time or another? The convenient hours are perfect for busy college students and working parents and professionals. If you are looking for a safe, clean place to do your laundry, the choice is simple. Both locations are spotlessly clean, convenient, and have ample on-street parking. The high-functioning washers and dryers won’t ruin your clothing or drain your wallet. Even if you have a washer and dryer at home, the front loading Neptune washers at U-Launderit are the best for washing and drying large bulky comforters and quilts, saving wear and tear on your home washer and dryer.

The U-Launderit family wishes everyone a Happy Holiday and hopes to become your go-to laundromat for all your every day and heavy duty laundry needs!

VALLEY MUSIC TOGETHER, 484-330-6723 or valleymusictogether.org.

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Dancing! Drumming! Jamming!

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Advertisers Guide teners, and the grown-ups who love them. Our Mixed-Ages classes have a relaxed family feel, while the five to seven year olds receive more formal instruction in the Big Kids class. Valley Music Together has been enriching and educating Lehigh Valley families for over ten years. Central to the success and fun of our program is that young children learn best from the powerful role model of their parents/ grandparents/caregivers who are actively making music. Classes are informal, non-performance oriented, and support lively interaction between children and adults. Within this music-making community, magic happens. Young children and their loved ones sing and dance and laugh together. All children are musical. When placed in an environment designed to stimulate, nurture, and enhance active music expression, children blossom into confident and creative musicmakers. Valley Music Together classes combine guided play with improvisation, small and large movement processes, and instrument play- all using a rich variety of musical styles with varied tonalities and meters. Valley Music Together also encourages learning and spontaneous music-making at home with music CDs and downloads, a complete songbook with activities, family resource guide, and access to the online Family Music Zone. We offer morning, evening and weekend classes in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Center Valley and Macungie. This year, give your child a gift that lasts a lifetime- Valley Music Together!

VALLEY TIRE, 999 Industrial Park Drive (610-759-5490), has been serving the Nazareth community since 1974! They are locally owned and operated, so you know you will receive top-notch friendly, personalized service. Valley Tire will service all of your tire needs, from new tires and tire repair to tire inspection. Purchasing new tires?

Valley Tire will select tires that are right for your vehicle based on the make and model of the vehicle, driving style and the type of driving you do. And they offer all major brands at discount prices. Choose from Michelin, Goodyear, Firestone, Uniroyal, Pirelli, Dunlop, Cooper and BF Goodrich, just to name a few. Valley tire also offers used tires, so if you only need one tire, you don’t have to worry about alignment issues. And if you already have alignment issues, Valley Tire performs computerized wheel alignment. I recently replaced all four tires at Valley Tire and nobody could beat their price! I’ve had a few tires replaced as well over the years, no thanks to potholes! I couldn’t have been more pleased with the service and the cost! Valley Tire also offers light truck tires, camper and trailer tires, high performance tires and custom wheels. Let Valley Tire service all of your tire needs and prepare you for the winter ahead or save you after winter’s mess! Happy Holidays!

WOLF’S LAIR COLLECTIBLES is a local, family run online store with two physical locations. If you are looking for unusual, occult and Steampunk gifts and jewelry, then look no further. While many of their items have been called offbeat and creepy, they also have items your Grandma or pre-teen would love and most items are priced from $5 to $20. Items such as carved wood boxes, incense burners, incense, candles, knives, journals and notebooks, tote bags, salt lamps, altar cloths, watches, jewelry and smudge sticks, which are used to cleanse the negativity from your home, are just some of the things we offer. A sampling of these items can be found in Black Rose Antiques in the Phillipsburg Mall and 272 Antiques in Stevens, PA, ask for vendor GV. Wolf’s Lair Collectibles also carries The Christina Lafage Chronicles, a haunting occult tale of 18th century witchcraft

by Eve Lestrange and all 3 books in the series can be purchased on their website. Please visit wolfslaircollectibles.com to see the many strange and curious items they carry. Everything ships from Bethlehem, PA, and they offer free shipping on jewelry. New and bewitching items are always being added to the website as well as at both of their physical locations, so please stop by often. They also attend many northeast horror conventions and encourage everyone to come over to their vendor table and say hello. Contact Wolf’s Lair Collectibles at georgerv@verizon.net, 732-261-7219 and like them on Facebook.

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GARDENING

HOLIDAY DECOR WITH MINI-GARDENS article and photos by Maureen Melick Miniature gardens are all the rage. You’ll see them in local nurseries, at farmers’ markets, on Pinterest and in magazines. This past fall I created several mini-gardens to display at an event and later gave them away as party favors. I had a few left over that I’ve changed from a fall decor to a Christmas or winter decor. Why not make some for your own home?

Planting your mini-garden Will your mini-garden go outside or will it always be an indoor decoration? For indoor gardens use a Cactus Soil mix in any pot or dish, with or without drain holes. Cactus soil mixes are formulated to be fast draining and have some slow release fertilizer in them. A little cactus fertilizer each time you water will keep your plants healthy.

If your mini-garden is going to spend part of its time outdoors, use a good purchased container soil like Pro-mix. I use a large terracotta bulb pot with drainage holes. You don’t want to use garden soil, or anything that says Miracle-Gro, or any moisture control products. These are great for your summer annuals, but not for these small planters.

Using a pot with a drainage hole makes it easier to keep the right moisture level and avoid the beginner’s tendency to overwater. Use a bit of screening to cover the drain hole. You want the water to come out, not the soil. I used to fill the bottom with gravel, but this makes the whole planter pretty heavy, and with a good soil mix it’s not necessary. Fill the pot about ¾ of the way up with soil, and add in your plants. Top them with some more soil.

Top the soil with small gravel. The gravel should cover all the soil not just for decoration, but because it protects the crown of the plant and helps retain moisture.

Care of your mini-garden I keep my cacti and succulents in a breezeway that stays below 50 degrees. You can showcase your collection in your warm rooms for the holiday week, but then move them back to a cooler room. The warm dry air from winter heating causes lots of stress on plants, especially cacti and succulents that are dormant in winter and like it a little cool. During this time I only water them once a month.

Keep an eye out for telltale signs of mealy bugs. They are your biggest enemy and show up when the plant is stressed. If you find white cottony parts on your garden, you can treat the garden, or toss it. Wash the whole pot, discard the soil, and wash your figurines too.

For the outdoor planters, find a place that’s not too exposed to the elements, such as a covered porch. You don’t want the pot to freeze so hard that it cracks. After the holidays you can bring the pot into an unheated garage where it will freeze but not so hard. If there is a warm spell and the soil feels like it’s starting to thaw then water it.

Bring it back outside in late March. If you don’t have a garage, push it against the warmest, south-facing wall of your home.

I hope you try some of the mini-garden ideas I have shared. Have fun creating your own and discover your inner child. Have a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah and a Happy New Year!

Now the decorating part begins…

It’s all about the accessories Accessories turn your garden into a holiday scene with interesting vignettes. You can find tiny accessories for your mini-gardens at any of the craft stores and some nurseries. You can find tiny battery operated lights at Target or most hobby shops. The holiday fairies pictured here are from A.C. Moore.

Wooden doll furniture works really well in indoor gardens. For an outdoor garden, use plastic resin furniture. Many of the books I’ve read talk about scale when creating a miniature garden, and your garden will look better if the various ornaments are in realistic scale.

You can use bulb ornaments from your own collection as long as they aren’t fabric. Fabric ornaments should be used only temporarily, and only indoors. Some ornaments look like glass ornaments but they are unbreakable and hold up to outdoor weather conditions.

Almost any kind of miniature ornament or toy will work. I have a cute snowman and Santa by Playmobil and some miniature brass camels that I put in one of my terrariums each year. You might have some small items that would really enhance your mini-garden. Get creative! How about a few pieces from your nativity scene? For a non-denominational display go for snowmen, snowflakes, stars, lights, sledding, skating, cardinals, polar bears, and anything glittery. I found a cute site myfairygardens.com with lots of ideas.

Once you’ve gathered your accessories, play around with arrangements until you have a delightful display of plants and ornaments.

Outdoor bulb pan with dwarf Spirea, sweet woodruff, liriope and sedum with decorative sleigh and A.C. Moore holiday figurine.

Indoor succulents decorated with a Playmobil Santa.

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Irregular Eats Local on local… This month, Lori Crosson, owner of Forks Cleaners, gives us her take on a local eatery.

BACON GOURMET A celebration for my first-born son’s 21st birthday was spent at an incredible new restaurant on the outskirts of Easton. A few miles south on Route 611 nestled along the Delaware River is Bacon Gourmet. Set in a beautiful historic building that was home to the Black Horse Inn back in the 1700s is this new treasure. The building has been renovated to add a wall of windows with a breathtaking view of the river from nearly every table and the bar. The lighting and atmosphere were perfect for our crew and there was plenty of space between tables, which is a huge plus in my eyes.

It is very appealing when you can spread out and enjoy all your guests at a bigger party like that where the noise of other groups doesn’t hinder your conversations.

The bar was expansive and stocked full of high-end liquors and local special brews which probably spoiled my son’s first legal-age experience. His eyes widened as the server explained and described all of the different choices of beverages including some bacon themed drinks. The staff was very attentive and the manager checked on us many times to make sure we were taken care off. The menu is filled with flavor. I couldn’t resist the deep fried bacon with in-house homemade bbq sauce. In fact, it was hard not to over-order with all of the unusual and tasty sounding items to choose from on the appetizer section. The grilled flat bread pizzas, the fresh made soups and salads with bacon, bacon, and more bacon used in different ways left us planning our second trip down the Delaware so we could tastetest round two.

The eight of us tried quite a few dishes: Pork belly kabobs with sweet and smoky sauce, fresh mussels with crumbled bacon and white wine sauce, and their house bacon bleu chips with balsamic glaze were some of the few treats we

started out with. The portions left us concerned for having room for the main course! All were shared with plenty for everyone. Intriguing selections we had to save for next time were mini calzones with bacon, pork belly, pancetta ricotta and mozzarella, bacon cheddar ale soup and Hawga-licious flatbread pizza. My husband the critic had the BG chicken Milanese and he loved it. Bacon Gourmet has it all too - fresh seafood, Italian meals, pulled pork - there is something for everyone.

We were offered a recited desert menu, since they are fresh homemade, the selection changes from day to day.

They have karaoke night, happy hours, and live entertainment events on the weekends; you can find the schedule on their website and Facebook. The staff was so inviting it was the cherry on our bacon sundae and it made a repeat visit a must!

Bacon Gourmet is located at 831 S. Delaware Drive (Rt. 611 S) in Easton, PA (610-900-4389).

They are open Tuesday thru Sunday 11am-2am.

Visit them online at www.bacongourmet.com.

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DINING GUIDE

Make sure you grab a bite to eat at these amazing local restaurants!

2017 Easton Christmas Book 1001 THAI (1001 Northampton St, Easton, 610-252-1001, 1001thai. com) has been serving authentic and unique Thai food since opening its doors in 2016. Using family recipes as well as those gathered from a career in other restaurants, executive chef Pheraphat Phromsorn creates food to be enjoyed with all of your senses. The intimate, 30-seat restaurant allows diners to experience the cuisine at its finest.

Menu highlights include roasted duck Thai basil, pumpkin curry, Thai chicken wings marinated in the restaurant’s own special spicy sauce, a house-made sweet-and-sour sauce for dipping, and of course noodle dishes like pad Thai. Whatever level of heat you prefer, the staff will aim to match your preference, even pointing out a dish that might better suit your particular tastes. The menu has lots of meatless options, including seitan and mock duck, and the kitchen is happy to make any dish vegan friendly as well. Desserts include sweet sticky rice, and crème brûlée. Reservations are encouraged if you’re eating in, and the restaurant is BYOB. Dining hours are Tuesday through Friday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and again 5:00 to 9:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 3:00 to 9:00 PM. Most dishes are also available for takeout, with slightly varied hours: Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM, and Saturdays and Sundays from 3:00-8:30 PM. ANGELO’S RESTAURANT, 14 N 4th St. (610-252-6956), IS Easton’s downtown diner, serving breakfast and lunch daily. “Food is life” according to owner Kosta Karaminas. He loves all kinds of cuisine but is most fond of Middle Eastern food. His wife was raised among a vast array of cuisines in Montreal and if you make her poutine, it better be correct! The customers influence the menu at Angelo’s. Angelo’s has been open since 1976, and his parents kept it going by giving customers exactly what they wanted... Good food at affordable prices. He’s trying to do the same and follow in their footsteps! If you bring in a recipe that interests Kosta, he’ll serve it as a special; if the customers enjoy, it stays. A man is nothing without family....

Yes, it’s actually quite the family affair at Angelo’s. You can still find Kosta’s father Angelo, talking and joking around with customers, his mother Maria in the kitchen with him on a daily basis, and his wife Kelly runs the front of house on the weekends while their 8 year old son, little Angelo, tries to help out where he can, but it’s one year old George who supervises them all! Kosta was raised in the business but tried to distance himself from it for years, though he always seemed to find himself back in the kitchen. After a major life change in 2013, that all changed.... “I went from cooking at home for fun to cooking at the restaurant for a living. I don’t regret my decision one bit and I haven’t looked back ever since!” In terms of food preparation, the more spices you use, the more you take away from the star attraction of a dish - Kosta prefers salt, pepper and oregano, especially when it comes to meats. He loves a really good shepherd’s pie, though not on the menu, it is served as a special during the colder months. He won’t give up the recipe but if you love red wine, you will love it Customers have said it reminds them of their childhood and their own mother’s cooking! Kosta met and cooked for Hal Holbrook last year and recently met celebrity chef Bobby Flay as well as a presidential candidate running as an independent. Kosta remarks, “I also cook for the famous Colin a few times a week. The man really loves my oatmeal!!!!” Check out Angelo’s Restaurant on Facebook.

ANTONIO’S PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT, 114 S. 3rd St. (610253-9977), offers the best of both worlds in downtown Easton – a quick slice and soda or a sit-down Italian meal. Grab a seat in front for a quick slice of their great New York style pizza or a sub. If you have time to dine, there is plentiful seating in the side dining room where you can enjoy the best Italian food around. Antonio’s Pizzeria is family owned and operated. Owner Pat Crisci attended culinary school, but it was his family who inspired him to cook... “My grandmother was an amazing cook and I miss her food very much,” he remarks.

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The restaurant is named after Pat’s father who ran this location since 1988. It is simple good tasting food that matters to the Crisci family, because it is their life. Pat enjoys preparing and cooking for people to enjoy. His favorite dish? Seafood combo. It is made with shrimp, scallops, calamari, clams and mussels and served over pasta. In 2015, Pat was named headline chef of Easton Garlic Fest; he took two awards - Gastric Garlic People’s Choice with a garlic knot cheese steak slider and Dangerous Desserts Judge’s Choice with garlic cheesecake with a maple drizzle and white chocolate shavings. If you’d like to serve Pat’s cheesecake to guests this holiday season, be sure to place your order early. In addition to food, Antonio’s Pizzeria and Restaurant offers a full wine list and large beer selection including imported craft and domestic beers. Everything is available for take-out, as office groups throughout downtown Easton know. Bring your family to dine with the family at Antonio’s this holiday season or anytime!

ASHLEY’S SIGNATURE RESTAURANT, 229 N. 11th St., Easton (610-253-1971), has been serving Easton for over 80 years and is one of, if not the only, longest continuously running family restaurant/lounge in Easton. Ashley’s serves seasonal, often locally sourced foods including specialty appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, incredible steaks, seafood, pasta, and locally renowned crab cakes – cooked with the same recipe Melinda’s mother used to use from when the restaurant first opened. Ashley’s restaurant specializes in American dishes. Come in today and experience the best dining experience in Easton, with incredible food, an unforgettable atmosphere,

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BRAVO’S MEXICAN FOOD just celebrated their one-year anniversary! Located at 308A Old Mill Rd. in Forks Township (610-4383796), owners Jose and Elvira opened Bravo’s last October and they have gained a great following over the past year. Almost everything here is homemade. Stop by and try their authentic Mexican fare; it’s deeelicious. Tacos, quesadillas, burritos, enchiladas, dorados, sopes and tortas – it’s all here. Choose your filling; carne asada (steak), al pastor (marinated pork), barbacoa (marinated beef), carnitas (roasted pork), tinga (chicken) or chorizo (Mexican sausgage).

The al pastor pork is an interesting take on pork; it’s marinated in pineapple and guajillo sauce, yum. And the barbacoa beef is marinated in guajillo sauce. The tinga filling has a little kick; it’s shredded chicken in chipotle sauce. Bravo’s is open every day except Sunday and Monday.

Stop by and give them a try!

CASA ITALIA RISTORANTE, 2149 Bushkill Park Dr., Easton (610-253-5588), in English translates to Italian house restaurant. To the owner Gelver Romero, love comes from all food, but his particular love is for pizza and Italian cuisine, and he enjoys cooking Italian food in his “Italian house”. He wanted the name of the restaurant to inspire a warming and friendly atmosphere where customers feel like family - like they are eating at their own home. Casa Italia has been going strong for several years thanks to a big menu with a wide array of options representing quality food and affordable prices. Oh, and did I mention the portion sizes - you will leave with a doggie bag. Special requests are honored when able, as the staff at Casa Italia Ristorante strives to accommodate their guests.

Gelver’s favorite dish to prepare is salmon; he learned to cook from family and incorporates his own ideas into his dishes.

His favorite spices are simple salt and pepper, and his favorite tool... tongs. If he were not a restaurant owner, he’d love to be a professional soccer player, but with customers as happy as his, I think he’ll stick with restaurant business. Visit Casa Italia Ris-

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They are open every day of the week, and Casa Italia will be open on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Free delivery is available and catering is offered. Book your holiday party at Casa Italia this year or have them cater at a location of your choice. You can check out catering options and prices on their website under the Special Events/ Catering tab. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Give Gelver a call and ask. My guess is, he will grant your request. If stopping by to dine, remember, Casa Italia is BYOB, so don’t forget your favorite bottle of vino. Visit online at casaitaliaeaston.com.

COLONIAL PIZZA & SPAGHETTI HOUSE, 136 Spring Garden St. (610-252-3033), has been offering delicious pizza, Italian food and salads since 1947! The famous “upside down” pizza here is prepared cheese first, sauce on top; a favorite of mine since I was a kid. And to make it a complete meal, pair your pie with Colonial’s heaping antipasto salad. A variety of pasta dishes are available, and they are more than filling; I almost always take half home. My favorite is pasta with white clam sauce – it is so good, that I never order anything else when I eat there. If it’s sauce, meat sauce or meatballs that you prefer with your pasta, then come out to Colonial any Sunday, Monday or Tuesday for All You Can Eat Pasta for only $8.99! Pair your pasta with a seasonal martini from the Colonial Martini Menu or try their homemade sangria, available year round. They offer all your favorite sandwiches and subs too, like a fully packed sub of ham, cappicola, salami, pepperoni and provolone cheese or a hot meatball sub, chicken parm sub or cheesesteak. The upstairs dining room offers a quaint and lovely atmosphere for dining with family or friends. The Colonial boasts a gorgeous colonial pub in the lower level with a great selection of beer and a full bar. Enjoy happy hour specials from 5 to 7pm, 7 days a week with $2 pints of Miller Lite and Yuengling Lagers, and

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enjoy live entertainment by local musicians on most Friday nights; check online for performance schedule. The staff is always friendly and accommodating. Watch for extended holiday hours at Colonial Pizza & Spaghetti House! Check out their website at www.colonialpizzapub.com (you’ll find a $5 off coupon!)

COSMIC CUP COFFEE CO., 520 March St. on College Hill (610-438-3211), is the place to be for fresh, expertly blended coffee, tea, espressos and more. This contemporary coffee shop takes pride in serving coffee that is ethically sourced and masterfully prepared and have been doing so since 2005. Cosmic Cup knows that training and experience as well as loyalty and community are key. With warm smiles, friendly greetings, and a relaxing atmosphere, it’s easy to see how Cosmic Cup Coffee Co. can become your favorite place to “Drink Outside The Box”! Step into their cozy, humble space to enjoy free Wi-Fi and charming tunes. Let one of their baristas be your coffee sommelier and handcraft you a cappuccino like no other! You’ll be glad you did! Stop by and pick up a gift card for your favorite Lafayette student. Check them out online at cosmiccupcoffee.com, and you can follow them on Facebook too.

DELL’S KITCHEN is located at 1645 Washington St., Easton, PA (610-438-8098). At Dell’s Kitchen, they offer freshly prepared meals of the best breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes created to satisfy every craving. Begin your exciting dining experience with amazing breakfast favorites like French Toast Breakfast Sandwich or their famous Cajun Fish with Grits. Try their new to the menu Build your own omelettes made with grade A eggs - add a variety of choices to stuff in your omelette - Spinach, Tomatoes, Ham, just to name a few - served with home fries or grits and toast. Lunch, well so many options here at Dell’s! The chicken wings, Fish Sandwich or maybe try a house creation of The Black and White Cheesesteak - half Chicken and half Steak; no one else can prepare this sandwich!! In addition to all of these amazing food choices: they offer special events… Dells Kitchen has Game Night every Friday from 6-8pm (giveaway prizes), weekly specials starting with Military Monday (20% off for vets), Wacky Wednesday (pancakes for $3 and 15% off chicken rice bowls), and Fishy Fridays featuring fish, eggs and grits. Oops, forgot Thursdays…

Open Mic Night from 7-9pm – Calling all musicians, comedians and poets! Also check their Facebook for paint nights and monthly SoFull Sundays. So, be sure to make Dell’s Kitchen your kitchen! Stop by today!! www.Dellskitchen.com EASTON BAKING CO., 34 N. 7th St., Easton (610-252-6343), has been baking up a storm for generations! The holiday season will have them preparing their famous party trays of luscious Italian cookies as well as chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin and so many other varieties. If you sample just one of Easton Baking’s kiffles, you’ll be hooked and have to have more . . . many more. Don’t forget the cream puffs, the éclairs, the pies . . . ! Their pies are always a great success at Thanksgiving! This place is not for the diet-conscious, Easton Baking is for folks who love good tasting pastries and breads. Are you looking for-

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DINING GUIDE ward to your wedding day? Easton Baking Co. makes beautiful (as well as delicious) wedding cakes with all the wonderful fillings and varieties you can ask for, believe me, because I have attended many weddings where the cake was from Easton Baking. Order a cake for a birthday or anniversary party as well. The cakes are so good, you won’t need a special occasion to want to place an order... don’t forget to try the granola cake! Easton Baking may be best known for their sweets, but they also make fabulous tomato pie. I have often ordered it to put out at parties. Any leftovers serve as the next day’s lunch (that is if there are any slices left over!). Be sure to call a week in advance for a holiday cookie trays from Easton Baking or breads and rolls or any large order.

FORKS MEDITERRANEAN DELI, 1530 Sullivan Trail (610250-0711), is conveniently located in Forks Township. Stop by to feast on one of their great sandwiches, salads, or daily soup selections. If you’re in a rush, place an order for take-out. Forks Mediterranean Deli offers salad platters, wraps and sandwiches, all with the special flavors of the Mediterranean or super All-American selections. No one makes subs and hoagies as good as Edmond! They are huge and packed with Boar’s Head cold cuts. Have a Falafel with lettuce, tomato, parsley, pickles and tehini sauce or one of Edmond’s special Shawarma sandwiches made with your choice of lamb, beef or chicken on a pita wrap with lettuce, tomato, garlic and tehini sauce and parsley. They also offer gluten free pita bread for wraps and sandwiches and gluten free soups. Forks Mediterranean Deli offers a nice vegetarian and vegan selection as well. The Mjaddara is a delicious blend of lentil rice with caramelized onion or try the spinach with fava beans. There are also vegan soups, and everything is homemade. The hummous, tabouli, baba ghannouj, spinach pies, meat and cheese pies, red kidney bean, garlic, and roasted pepper dips, stuffed grape leaves and kibbie balls can all be purchased for home as well; they will create a lovely carousel of options for your catering needs. Need party trays? The party trays from Forks Mediterranean Deli of fresh veggies with dips, pita and dips, cold cuts, fruits, Mediterranean olives, imported cheeses and imported candies are so special that your guests will compliment your “good taste”. You can also purchase pure, home pressed olive oil from their personal land. Their dessert trays are fabulous with homemade pastries to satisfy any pallet. Holiday season specialties include Bakklawa and Bourma. Or try the Maamoul; these homemade semolina cookies can be stuffed with dates, figs or nuts. Ask Forks Mediterranean Deli for their catering menu and order now for your holiday gathering. Party trays here are also great for football parties and tailgating. There is also a very nice selection of imported gifts to peruse while you are there.

GIACOMO’S ITALIAN SPECIALTIES & GRILLE at 700 Cattell Street, Easton (610-438-1945) is a family owned deli and eatery that has been the Lehigh Valley’s premiere Italian grocer and caterer since 1975. The Famularo brothers, Mario and Sal, strive to preserve an authentic old-world experience with freshly made sandwiches and hot dishes, and imported Italian specialties such as cheeses, snack

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foods and cookies. Sausage is handmade daily and comes in five varieties. The market also features homemade brascioli, meatballs, sauce, pasta, soups, deli salads, and cannoli. Their cheesesteaks are Lehigh Valley legends, winning the Lehigh Valley Live Cheesesteak Showdown in 2011 against a field of 13 other Valley competitors.

Sandwiches are made on the freshest bread that is brought in daily.

They began serving breakfast in 2015 after input from their customers, featuring breakfast specialties like a flatbread pizza with broccoli rabe and egg whites, a southern chicken sandwich with fried chicken and sausage gravy, and baked eggs benedict with prosciutto and a chipotle hollandaise, plus a fresh-brewed coffee bar. Eat in or take out means you can do your shopping and order your favorite sandwich or salad to enjoy in the restaurant or on the road. Open Monday through Friday 7:00am to 5:30pm and Saturdays from 7:00am to 4:00pm.

GREEN HARVEST FOOD EMPORIUM, 140 Northampton St. (610-252-6360), is located inside the Grand Eastonian in downtown Easton. Green Harvest Food Emporium truly is “green”. Owner Doreen Repsher buys local produce and cheeses, and she uses ecofriendly, biodegradable, and recycled products that protect the environment, and they are committed to our local farmers. Green Harvest has a delicious array of wraps, paninis, soups, and sandwiches. And don’t forget, breakfast is served all day. There are daily specials, fresh baked goods, luscious soups, crusty loaves of bread and rolls, local cheeses and deli style salads to take home as well. Fresh baked goods are made on premise from cookies, cakes, brownies and much more.

Baked goods can be pre-ordered for the holiday, so place your orders now! Whether it’s cookies, pies, cakes or a Yule log, all of Green Harvest’s baked goods are sure to please at any holiday gathering! A nice selection of drinks is offered to accompany your meal at Green Harvest; choose a healthy soda or iced tea, a fresh fruit smoothie,

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DINING GUIDE or an array of coffee selections. Green Harvest also offers extraordinary catering services all year round for all size gatherings. For your holiday party or function, give Green Harvest a call to experience a wonderful, worry free event. Stop in and see what everyone is raving about. Whether you’re looking for a healthy alternative or something simply decadent, it’s one and the same at the Green Harvest Food Emporium. Open Monday through Saturday; for more info, check out their website at www.greenharvestfood.com.

JIMMY’S DOGGIE STAND is located at 7 Union Square in Phillipsburg, NJ. Take home some of their Hot Dogs with everything: a local favorite with Mustard, Onion and a Pickle. Or try their gyro; it’s the best in town with their own homemade tzatziki sauce. Many

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locals stop in for lunch, dinner or call in with take-out orders at 908859-1000. In the summer you can stop by for a cool treat of soft serve ice cream. In 1908, Mr. Jim Makris began selling hot dogs in Easton.

He used a pushcart. In 1910, Mr. Jim Makris came to Union Square at the old Penn Railroad Passenger Station, which stood where the gas station is. He used a pushcart until he built his first stand. By the late 1940s he had built a modern cup stand a short distance behind the bridge shanty. In 1966, the cup was destroyed and Jim’s Doggie Stand moved into Union Square after his nearby cup-type stand was damaged beyond repair by a runaway pickup truck driven by a 16-year-old youth from Easton. Baines and Radio & T.V. had moved to Warren St. in P’burg and Jim moved his business into this location immediately. It continued to thrive as usual. In 1990, it permanently closed down. Jim Makris died in 1983 at the age of 97. Mr. John Apostolopoulos and Mr. Frank Bounoutas whom worked for Makris opened up their own business shortly after in the 25th Street Shopping Center in Easton. Though they are not affiliated with this business, it is still a special treat to have Jimmy’s Doggie Stand along the river. It opened in 2008 to continue the tradition of selling hot dogs here at this location with many local favorites. It is family owned and operated by Mr. Nick Malatos. Visit online at jimmys-doggie-stand.com.

MIVAJO’S PIZZA & RESTAURANT, located 394 North Broad Street Extension in Upper Nazareth, PA (610-759-0760), is a great family restaurant that provides a comfortable, casual dining experience. Known for its outstanding soups and sauces, Mivajo’s offers a menu with many types of pizza, pasta, veal, chicken and seafood specialties to choose from. Some of their pizza favorites are Sicilian, German, White garlic, stuffed pizza with top and bottom crust, vegetable pizza and Mivajo’s special Neapolitan pizza with all the toppings.

They also have Calzone, Stromboli and various Rolls stuffed with chicken, sausage or steak, to name a few. Don’t’ forget their signature cheesesteak. Whether you dine-in or take-out, Mivajo’s will be your favorite choice. Try their daily Lunch and Dinner Specials. Mivajo’s is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm and Friday & Saturday from 11am to 10pm. The restaurant is closed on Sunday except for private catered events in their Banquet Facility. The Banquet Facility can be reserved 7 days a week and can accommodate up to 72 people. For smaller parties, their upstairs room can seat up to 25 people. Book your next baby or bridal shower, wedding rehearsal party or bereavement gathering. The delicious foods and friendly staff at Mivajo’s will have you coming back again and again. Find them on the web at www.mivajospizza.com or on Facebook, Mivajo’s Pizza.

NEWBURG DELI, 2600 William Penn Hwy. in Palmer Township (610-438-2498), was just taken over by Ron and his son Ronald, and they promise to keep cooking up the same great food Newburg Deli is known for. The cheese steaks here are like no other! Of course they also offer other hot sandwiches and cold ones as well. Or grab a pizza or a hamburger. And don’t forget to add some fries! The salads here are a wonderful choice for a healthy lunch. If you are a senior at

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POP’S KITCHEN & TAP ROOM is located right off Route 78 at 480 Industrial Drive, Easton, PA (610-559-1962). Pop’s Kitchen and Taproom is a story of a father and his sons. After many years in construction they had the opportunity to venture out and start Pop’s.

“Well, we weren’t always called Pop’s ... we were ‘Interstate Market’.” Doesn’t exactly sound like a place for a burger and a beer, does it? While they’ve always served great sandwiches and breakfast, the full menu and ability to serve beer came later. More than 21 years in, Pop’s went through an expansion for more kitchen and seating, added an extensive selection of craft beer, underwent a much-needed name change and built a bar with a dozen taps. Pop is no longer with us and is missed greatly by all who knew him. So every day they do our best to honor him and make him proud. Pop’s is open Monday to Wednesday 5am-10pm, Thursday to Friday 5am-11pm, Saturday 6am-11pm and Sunday 7am-10pm. Visit online at popskitchen.biz.

QUADRANT BOOK MART & COFFEE HOUSE, 20 N. 3rd St. (610-252-1188), is the coziest spot to enjoy a cup of coffee or a bite to eat. Located right off Easton’s Centre Square, the Quadrant, as it is known, serves as a hub for the movers and shakers of Easton. On any given afternoon one can sit among professors and students, artists and architects, or realtors and politicians. Breakfast is served till 2pm with offerings including eggs made to order, a variety of omelets, pancakes, breakfast sandwiches, a gigantic Belgian waffle, oatmeal, and much more. Lunch is served till 3pm and offers an array of eclectic twists on old favorites such as the “Book Club” Sandwich—luscious turkey with loads of bacon, lettuce, tomato and French dressing accompanied with fresh fruit. Vegetarian delights are also available. The tuna sandwich is my favorite. Enjoy homemade quiche, soups and chili. There’s always a nice selection of coffee at the self-serve station. The dining room is amidst some 50,000 books specializing in rare, unique and out-of-print books. One might find the perfect gift for their favorite bookworm. Owner Joann Moranville is currently busy gathering supplies for her famous gifts baskets. Made to order and beautifully decorated, they are the perfect gift for anyone on your list.

She will also be making her scrumptious jumbo gourmet caramel and chocolate covered apples. Place your order now for Christmas, or any holiday gathering you may be having or attending. While you’re at The Quadrant, take a walk upstairs and visit the Arts Community of Easton: Susan Huxley Gallery. Food, books and art, wow! What more could you ask for? The Quadrant’s hours are Tuesday through Saturday 8am to 5pm, Sunday 8am to 4pm and closed Monday.

RESSLER’S MARKET, 420 South Main Street (610-759-0780).

Visit Nazareth’s own Ressler’s Market for the best sandwiches in the world! This little store has it all. It’s a newsstand, deli and butcher shop all rolled into one. Whether you need groceries, deli meats, or quality meats and chicken, it all can be found at Ressler’s. To the rear of the store is the meat counter which features the choicest cuts of fresh meats, and the sandwich case where you can get freshly wrapped sandwiches like meatball, barbeque, classic Italian subs, roast beef, or tuna as well as chicken salad, egg salad, or ham and cheese and even meat loaf sandwiches. Ressler’s is also ready to prepare that holiday tray for your Christmas party, so order their delicious party trays and don’t forget the upcoming Super Bowl too! Fresh fruit baskets are also available, so stop in soon, early ordering is recommended. Ressler’s features Dietz and Watson and Hatfield products as well as Shafer’s Bologna, so you know you are getting quality and great taste! And starting at 6am you can order one of their many breakfast sandwiches, including ham, egg and cheese, and bacon, egg and cheese. There is something for everyone’s appetite at Ressler’s Market this holiday season, so come on down and taste the goodness!

TAQUERIA LA PLAZA, 1647 Washington Street, Easton, PA (610559-6163), offers authentic Mexican cuisine in Wilson Borough. The chef is Reynaldo Sandoval and the quality of his cooking speaks for itself. This affordable place is not fancy and the food is quite tasty.

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peditiously, which pleases his large takeout clientele. No wonder he named the restaurant Taqueria because it means fast food service. The other part of the restaurant’s name – La Plaza – refers to a kiosk and garden area such as the picture on the front of his menu. The Sincronizada, a type of quesadilla, intrigued me. It is made with a double layer of flour tortilla stuffed with mozzarella cheese, ham, tomato, avocado, lettuce and onion. The Gorditas, made with corn, lettuce, mozzarella cheese and choice of beef, pork or chicken are great as well as are the chicken burritos. Other choices from the menu include tortas, tamales, tostadas and tacos. Chef Reynaldo’s signature dish is Tacos Especiales. Many of Reynaldo’s recipes are from his Guadalaharan mother.

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Taqueria La Plaza is open seven days a week! Visit them for some delicious Mexican food, and don’t forget to “Like” the on Facebook.

TERRY’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 200 S. Delaware Dr., Easton (610-252-5330), always a family owned establishment, is operated by the Winters’ family. A mother and son team, Nancy manages the restaurant and her son TC serves as the chef. TC is a graduate of Northampton Community College’s cooking program, with much experience in area restaurants. The tradition of great Italian food and atmosphere is alive in this quaint establishment. A stone wall still partitions the restaurant from the restrooms. Green vinyl booths, soft neon lighting in the dining room, paintings, shutters and delicate lace curtains at the windows, the stone floor, and the bar, partially visible through wooden slots. Terry’s Italian Restaurant focuses on fresh, homemade quality. A common theme of the menu is the availability of house-made foods.

Salads of leafy greens with finely shredded carrot, tomato, and cucumber and choice of house-made dressing such as lemon vinaigrette and bread accompanied by butter and a tasty basil-infused olive oil accompany every entrée. Then select your entrée from the extensive menu of scrumptious meals that Terry’s has to offer. The ravioli entrée offers a choice of meat, cheese, spinach or a variety of the three. Or try Terry’s baked ziti, eggplant parmigiana, spaghetti and meatballs, or lasagna.

Of course you can always select one of their specials as well. Specials are posted on their website daily; visit www.terrysrestaurant.com.

Nothing goes with Italian like red wine, and Terry’s Italian Restaurant offer a wide selection of wines; all wines are listed with country of origin. And there are also beers on tap including Weyerbacher, brewed right here in Easton, of course. They are open Christmas Eve from 4-8pm; make your reservations now! Visit Terry’s Italian Restaurant for an amazing and relaxing meal this holiday season or any time!

TWO RIVERS BREWING, 542 Northampton St., (610-829-1131), is a friendly gastropub among the Easton restaurant scene taking up quarters in the historic Mt. Vernon Hotel. And yes, as the name states, they brew their own beer! The head chef and kitchen staff at Two Rivers Brewing works with area farmers to provide fresh and local choices on their seasonal menus and great specials. Two Rivers recently won the Lehigh Valley’s Best Burger Contest! In addition to the fine food here, there is a full service bar offering a prohibition era cocktail list, house brewed beers and local craft beers. Their own personal brewery features a 7 barrel system allowing them to offer up their own brews on tap. Flagship beers include Pine St. Blonde, Bankers Brown, Mt.

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Vernon Lager and Colonel Left Eye IPA. Try one their seasonal brews like Six Fingers Sam Saison, a Great American Beer Festival 2016 Gold Medal Winner, or Freeman’s Pub Ale, named for PA Rep. Robert Freeman. If you’re not a beer lover, try one of their Signature Cocktails. Two Rivers Brewing has first and second floor seating, and warm weather balcony seating. They can also accommodate up to 50 guests in their private dining room for private parties and functions. There is plenty of fun to be had at Two Rivers Brewing with live music most Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights featuring fabulous local talent with Fridays being Jazz Night. Visit Two Rivers Brewing this holiday season! Check them out online at tworiversbrewing.com and “Like” them on Facebook.

TOMMY’S SOLE MIO ITALIAN GRILLE located at 204 W. Madison St. in Easton, PA (610-330-2770) was taken over by owners Tommy and Judy in 2013. Prior to that, they ran Tommy’s Pizza and Deli which was located at 279 W. Nesquehoning Street in Easton’s South Side for 14 years. The owners got into the restaurant business from working at one in Orlando, Florida at Disney World. Tommy brought his same successful pizza recipes to Sole Mio. The bruschetta pizza, consisting of thin crust square pizza topped with fresh diced tomatoes, garlic, onions, olive oil and Italian herbs, is very popular among their patrons. Their signature dish is the chicken francese, which is chicken slices dipped in egg batter, then sautéed in butter and lemon. Let me tell you, it’s a winner! Sole Mio’s menu has a wide array of Italian and American dishes to satisfy your appetite. They have signature sandwiches, one being the chicken BLT, and their scrumptious calabrese – grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers and balsamic dressing. You can BYOB, and don’t forget to leave room for dessert. The tiramisu is very tasty and I suggest you try the dark side of the moon – a rich fudge cake soaked with coffee liquor, filled with chocolate mousse, iced with whipped dark chocolate ganache and topped with a chocolate crescent moon. Every meal is cooked to perfection, and they use only the healthiest and freshest ingredients. Customer service is outstanding at Tommy’s Sole Mio Italian Grille; they love taking care of their customer’s needs.

Celebrities, such as Easton’s own mayor, Sal Panto, and former heavyweight boxing champ

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DINING GUIDE Larry Holmes, love dining at Tommy’s Sole Mio. Tommy’s offers two beautiful spacious rooms – one for dining and the other for banquet parties and special occasions. The restaurant also has a pizza counter.

They offer catering and have a variety of party trays are available. A kids’ menu is available at $5.95. You can also have Tommy’s delivered. Visit online at solemiopa.com.

IRISH BLESSING May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

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IRREGULAR EVENTS ONGOING: Book & Puppet Co. Free Events: Story Hour Tues.-Sat. 10:3011:30am, Writers Group Thur.

7-9pm, Book Talk for Youth Sat. 11:30am-12:30pm, and Fractured Fables Puppet Show every Sat. & Sun. 1-2pm. 466 Northampton St., Easton, PA. Info: 484-541-5379, bookandpuppet.com Chapter #14, Soc. PA Archaeology Meeting: Bring your Indian artifacts for typing, age determination. Every Thur. 7pm.

Easton Area Public Library Palmer Branch, 1 Weller Place, Easton, PA. Info: Len Ziegler 908-750-4110

Cops ‘n’ Kids Reading Room.

Every Thurs.11am-7pm and 1st & 3rd Sat. 10am-12pm.

Easton Community Center, 901 Washington St. (9th St. entrance), Easton, PA. Info: 610-250-6562, copsnkidseaston.org Easton Farmers’ Market Holiday Market. Dec. 2, 9 & 16, 9am1pm. Centre Sq., Easton, PA. Info: 610-330-9942, eastonfarmersmarket.com Science on a Sphere & SOS Explorer Touch Screen Kiosk at Nurture Nature Center. Every Wed. & Sat. 12-1pm, Thur. 6-9pm.

518 Northampton St., Easton, PA. Info: 610-253-4432, Liesel@nurturenaturecenter.org Senior Connection, a free community senior program offering social and mental stimulation for older adults. Every Tues. & Thur.

10am-3pm. Arndt’s Lutheran Church, 1851 Arndt Rd., Forks Twp., PA, Info: 610-253-3732, Nancy Walters 610-253-0726, nancywalters@rcn.com

Sew Others May Be Warm Knitting/Charity Group. Every Thur. 1-3pm. Easton Area Public Library Palmer Branch, 1 Weller Pl., Easton, PA. Info: 610-2587492 NOVEMBER 24: Easton Out Loud: Fourth Fridays. 5-9pm. Downtown Easton, PA. Info: 610-250-6533, liz@ eastonpartnership.org, eastonoutloud.com NOVEMBER 25: Shop Small Saturday & Easton Peace Candle Lighting. 11am8pm. Downtown Easton, PA. Info: 610-330-9940, eastonmainstreet. org Lafayette Ambassador Bank’s Day at the Museum: FREE admission, Peace Candle Documentary, Luminaria Kids’ Craft. 10am-4pm. Sigal Museum NCHGS, 342 Northampton St., Easton, PA. Info: 610-253-1222 NOVEMBER 28: Palmer Adult Book Group: All Waiting is Long by Barbara J. Taylor. 6-7:30pm. Easton Area Public Library Palmer Branch, 1 Weller Pl., Easton, PA. Info: 610258-7492 NOVEMBER 29: Non-fiction Book Club: The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert.

7pm. Easton Area Public Library, 515 Church St., Easton, PA. Info: 610-258-2917 x393 NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 5: Holiday Book Sale. Thur. 10am7pm, Fri. 11am-5pm, Sat. 10am3pm, Mon. 2-7pm (half price day), and Tues. 2-7pm ($5 bag day). Easton Area Public Library, 515 Church St., Easton, PA. Info: 610-258-2917 x393, maryannh@ eastonpl.org

DECEMBER 3: Bus Trip to the Christmas Festival at Peddler’s Village. 12-7pm; $33. Mary Meuser Memorial Library. 1803 Northampton St., Wilson Borough, PA. Info: 610-2583040, meuserlib@rcn.com DECEMBER 5: Classic Book Club A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula LeGuin. 7pm.

Phillipsburg Free Public Library, 200 Broubalow Way, Phillipsburg, NJ. Info: 908-454-3712 DECEMBER 6: Holiday Craft Night. 6:307:15pm, reg. req. Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity, 295 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA. Info: 610759-4932 DECEMBER 7: Classic Film: White Christmas.

1:30pm. Phillipsburg Free Public Library, 200 Broubalow Way, Phillipsburg, NJ. Info: 908-454-3712 Library Libations and Painting Creations with Jen Prichett.

5-8pm, reg. req. Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity, 295 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA. Info: 610759-4932 Wreath-making Workshop.

6-9pm; $25, reg. req. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St., Easton, PA. Info: Liesel 610-2534432, liesel@nurturenaturecenter. org DECEMBER 8: Penn State/Buy Fresh, Buy Local GLV Intensive Marketing Program. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St., Easton, PA. Info: Brian Moyer 610-391-9840, bfm3@psu.edu DECEMBER 9: Easton Santa Visit. 11:30am.

Easton Area Public Library, 515 Church Street, Easton, PA. Info: 610-258-2917

NAZARETH’S HOLIDAY EVENTS NOVEMBER 25: Small Business Saturday in Downtown Nazareth. 10-5pm. Farmers’ Market Holiday Fair with gifts, crafts, jewelry, food and music. Info: 484-862-7405

DECEMBER 7: Nazareth Tree Lighting. 7pm. Nazareth Circle. Info: nazarethchamber. com DECEMBER 9: Christmas in Nazareth Community Wide

Event! 12-4pm. Info: 610759-5070 DECEMBER 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Lovefeast Service. 5 & 8pm. Nazareth Moravian Church. Info: 610759-3163

DECEMBER 24: Family Christmas Eve Service. 5pm.

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Info: 610-7593090

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DECEMBER 24: Candlelight Christmas Eve Service.

11pm. St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Info: 610759-3090

DECEMBER 24: Christmas Eve Holy Communion. 7pm.

St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, 610-759-3090

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Holiday Open House. 12-4pm.

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center, 400 Belfast Rd., Nazareth, PA. Info: 610-746-2801, jacobsburgsp@pa.gov Nazareth Area Community Chorus Concert. 12:30pm. Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity, 295 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA. Info: Alice R. Yeakel 610-759-2672 DECEMBER 10: Easton Municipal Band Holiday Concert. 2pm. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry St., Easton, PA. Info: www.eastonband.com DECEMBER 13: Nazareth Book Club: Select Books for 2018. 6:30pm. Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity, 295 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA. Info: Amy 484-767-8049 DECEMBER 14: Winter Painting. 5:30-7pm, reg. req. Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity, 295 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA. Info: 610-759-4932 DECEMBER 14, 28: PFPL Writers Group. 7pm. Phillipsburg Free Public Library, 200 Broubalow Way, Phillipsburg, NJ. Info: 908-454-3712 DECEMBER 15: Family Night: Track Workshop.

6:30-8pm; reg. req. Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center, 400 Belfast Rd., Nazareth, PA. Info: 610-746-2801, jacobsburgsp@ pa.gov DECEMBER 28: Easton Out Loud: Fourth Fridays. 5-9pm. Downtown Easton, PA. Info: 610-250-6533, liz@eastonpartnership.org, eastonoutloud.com

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