Community Corner
It's Time to Start Planning Your Weekend
Patch serves up five interesting and fun ideas to get Valentine's Day weekend off to a great start.
It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work (and school!)-outta-here-time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and some great restaurant deals.
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Where/When: Parkland Community Library, 4422 Walbert Ave., Allentown; Thursday, 7 p.m.
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Why Go: Do you dream of writing and publishing your work? Kathryn Craft of The Greater Lehigh Valley Writer’s Group will tell you how.
Pricing: Free, but reservations are requested by calling 610-398-1361 x 13.
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Where/When: Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar, 327 Star Road, Allentown; Friday through Monday.
Why Go: It’s a delicious way to support a great cause! In celebration of Valentine’s Day and to help support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF), heart-shaped pizzas and mini-dippers are being sold. Boston’s will donate $1 to JDRF on the sale of these items.
Pricing: $9.29 - $17.99 for pizzas; $5.49 for mini-dippers
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Where/When: Rascal’s, 6616 Ruppsville Road, Allentown; Friday, 8-11 p.m.
Why Go: Is there anything that beats live music in a fun atmosphere?
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: Ziegels Union Church, 9990 Ziegels Church Road, Breinigsville; Sunday, 12:15 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy local talent such as a hot dog eating contest, a stand-up comedy routine and a singing performance. Lasagna, salad and dessert will be served for lunch.
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: Goodwill Fire Company, 7723 Hamilton Blvd, Trexlertown; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy a homemade breakfast of eggs, homefries, toast, pancakes and your choice of meat. Proceeds will go towards medical expenses of Kathy Schmoyer who is battling cancer.
Pricing: $6, adults; $4.50, children