1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

EMS for Children Day is a free community event held during EMS Week, dedicated to celebrating our incredible team while educating children about emergency medical services in a fun and engaging way. Families can explore our ambulances and emergency vehicles, meet Andy the Ambulance, enjoy games and activities, listen to music, and grab delicious food from Take a Taco. This outdoor event is open to everyone at no cost. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn more about EMS!

Cetronia is also partnering with S.O.A.R. (Starting Over Animal Rescue) for a pet adoption, giving attendees the chance to meet animals in need of a loving home. 

Germansville Fire Company is holding a pierogi fundraiser sale!

Pick-up between 10:00 AM and Noon at the Fire Company (rear entrance).

Orders are due by Saturday, September 2, 2023. (Take Out Only- Cash Only)

• Homemade Sauerkraut Pierogies—A unique twist on a PA Dutch classic.
  • Price – $7.50 per bag (about 12 pieces)
• Homemade Potato, Cheddar and Jalapeno Pierogies—a Spicy twist on the classic pierogie.
  • Price – $7.50 per bag (about 12 pieces).
• Homemade Potato & Cheese Pierogies-- Traditional potato and cheese filling.
  • Price – $7.50 per bag (about 12 pieces). ​
• Homemade Apple Pierogies-- A true delight for dessert.
  • Price - $8.50 per bag (about 12 pieces)

To order, please contact Chad Miller at (484) 201-8814 or email unlv1988@aol.com.

When ordering, please make sure you receive a confirmation and please include a phone number for day of pickup.

5:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Get ready to don your best Derby attire because the "Talk Derby to Me" Premier Networking Kentucky Derby Mixer is back for 2025! This highly anticipated evening promises fun, networking, and Derby-themed excitement.

Show off your creativity and style with your finest Derby hats. Whether elegant, whimsical, or bold, the bigger, the better!

This event is a fantastic opportunity for seasoned professionals and newcomers alike to grow their networks while embracing the spirit of the Kentucky Derby. Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and prepare for an evening to remember.

Tickets:
Chamber Members: $40
Future Members: $60

For more information and to purchase your tickets, please click here: https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/2025Talk%20Derby%20to%20Me%20Kentucky%20Derby%20Premier%20Networking%20Event%20is%20BACK%20Affiliated%20Chambers-840803/details

Limited space available!

More details will be shared soon. Let’s make this year’s mixer unforgettable!

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

First Annual Allentown Veg Fest Presented by the Allentown Chamber of Commerce at Cedar Beach Park.

Allentown's Premier Vegetarian, Vegan Health and Wellness Festival.

Free and Open to the Public.

For more information & free registration: https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/AllentownVegFest-838914/details

Friday, March 24, 6:00 – 9:00 PM (21+ only)
Saturday, March 25, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (all ages)

Join the Emmaus Public Library for the 3rd annual Tee Time at the Library. The Friday event is 21+ only and includes mini-golf, food and one adult beverage for $25. The Saturday event is all ages for $5 with food and beverages available for purchase.

Get tickets online or at the desk: https://www.emmauspl.org/tee-time

5:00 – 8:00 PM

Visit the Macungie Institute for photos with the Easter Bunny, a flower sale, flower pot coloring for kids, bake sales and food trucks! Event sponsored by Macungie Town Beautification.

Germansville Fire Company is sponsoring a soup and BBQ sale fundraiser on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Pick-up times will be between 9:00 and 11:00 AM at the Fire Company (rear entrance). Orders are due by Saturday, March 4, 2023. (Take Out Only—Cash Only)

• Lasagna Soup – An old Italian recipe that blends sausage crumbles, garlic, ricotta cheese and lasagna noodles in a creamy tomato sauce broth. Price – $7.50 per quart
• Homemade Chicken BBQ – Slow roasted, seasoned chicken, hand pulled in a PA Dutch style broth. ​Price – $6.50 per one pound container.
• Homemade Pork BBQ – Tender & juicy pork hand pulled and mixed into a homemade smoky BBQ sauce. Price – $7.50 per one pound container. ​

To order soup or BBQ, please call Chad Miller at 484-201-8814 or email Chad at unlv1988@aol.com.

7:00 – 9:00 PM

George Hamm’s son, Walter, has graciously donated a collection of his father’s tools to the society. He will speak on the use of the tools and his personal experience working on the farm with his father and other family members. The tools will be displayed that evening for the first time.

A reception will follow the program.

7:00 PM

From long before President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday in November as a National Day of Thanksgiving in 1863, PA Germans throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania had expressed their gratitude to God for another year of harvests to sustain their families and communities. The Day of Harvest Home Service was a highlight of the fall season in PA Dutch communities. Bob Gerhart will discuss the original PA German Thanksgiving.

7:00 PM

The Allentown Works of Western Electric opened 75 years ago. Hear about its history and the important role it played in the manufacturing of the transistor from Doug Peters, who was an employee at the plant for many years.