BUY LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
Art Mart, the valley’s premiere artist-operated and locally created holiday shop, is returning to downtown Allentown for the second year. The store officially opens Wednesday, Dec. 1 and will be open during the Downtown Tree Lighting from 4-8 on Dec. 2.
The shop is being graciously hosted at the Holiday Inn at 9th and Hamilton streets and will exclusively feature handmade, original goods by area artists and artisans.
You can find one-of-a-kind gifts such as knitted and crocheted hats and scarves, jewelry, hair accessories, home décor, original art and more. Demos by artists will be held on Saturdays throughout the season.
Art Mart is an independent effort of Diane Teti, Sarah Fulton and Yodi Vaden that strives to support local artists and advance downtown Allentown through its annual holiday store. Special thanks to Cathy Minnich, general manager of Holiday Inn, for hosting the shop for 2010.
COMPLETE SCHEDULE:
Art Mart will be open from Dec. 1 through Dec. 31 as follows:
Wednesdays 11-2 & 4-7
Thursdays 11-2 & 4-7 (Dec 2 is City Tree Lighting - we will be open until 8)
Fridays 11-2 & 4-8 (Dec 24 and 31 there will be no 4-8 shift)
Saturday s 12-7
For more information please contact allentown.artmart@gmail.com or call Diane Teti at 215-704-9497.
Junior Achievement is offering
Dale Carnegie Generation Next
Leadership Course Scholarships
The Dale Carnegie Generation Next Leadership Course
is designed to be a window into the real-world,
as well as help students reach their full potential.
This opportunity is great for students to:
Develop public speaking skills
Increase interpersonal skills
Increase self-esteem and self-confidence
Complete JA Success Skills Program
List on their college applications or job resume
Students in grades 9th through 12th are eligible to receive this award. 30 Greater Reading scholarships and 30 Lehigh Valley scholarships are available, sponsored by the Dale Carnegie Leadership Institute. There is no cost to the student. Participation in this program is appealing to both colleges and employers.
Click the appropriate link for your area to download the application. Deadline is December 17, 2010, and scholarships are awarded to eligible students on a first-come, first-served basis.
Greater Reading
Lehigh Valley
Please feel free to forward this opportunity to any high school student who you think may be interested in participating.
Please return the applications to:
Junior Achievement of Greater Reading and Lehigh Valley
531 Canal Street, Suite 403
Reading, PA 19602
or email to:
ellen@jareadinglehigh.org
Important Information about the Dale Carnegie Program:
Greater Reading:
A total of nine classes starting January 8, 2011 through March 5, 2011 from 9:00a.m. till 12:30p.m. at Reading Area Community College.
Lehigh Valley:
A total of nine classes starting January 8, 2011 through March 5, 2011 from 9:00a.m. till 12:30p.m. at Penn State - Lehigh Valley.
Become a fan and support Junior Achievement on Facebook.
IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
Please join us and volunteer your time at the gift wrapping booth at the Lehigh Valley Mall. All proceeds from the booth will benefit Camelot for Children. Please talk to your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers. Make it a “Girls Night Out.” The only thing we ask is that whoever you recruit is capable of doing a nice job of wrapping. The booth has a good reputation of producing beautifully wrapped gifts and we would like that good reputation to continue.
Also remember to tell everyone you can about the booth and where it is located.
There are many dates and shifts available for more information or to schedule a time please CALL Cassie at 610-791-5683. If for some reason you would need to cancel your shift please try to give us as much notice as possible. If no one answers at the above number please call 484-695-0055 (This number is ONLY to be used for cancelations).
Gift Wrap Schedule for 2010
November 29th thru December 9th 12:00pm-3:00pm
3:00pm-6:00pm
December 10th thru 12th 12:00pm-3:00pm
3:00pm-6:00pm
6:00pm-9:00pm
December 13th thru 16th 9:00am-12:00pm
12:00pm-3:00pm
3:00pm-6:00pm
6:00pm-9:00pm
December 17th thru 23rd 8:30am-11:45am
11:45am-3:15pm
3:15pm-6:45pm
6:45pm-10:15pm
December 24th 8:00am-11:00am
11:00am-2:00pm
2:00pm-6:00pm
The Crimson Diamond Gala Benefit for The American Diabetes Association
The Crimson Diamond Gala 2011, a monumental event will be held at the illustrious SANGRIA Restaurant located in Downtown Allentown, PA. It is located on the first floor of the Butz Corporate Center at 9th and Hamilton Streets.The event date is set for January 30, 2010.
This will be an affair for those in the Lehigh Valley wishing to support the American Diabetes Association.
The Crimson Diamond Gala 2011 will be an event that will involve residents, merchants, and proprietors, but it will also, be the genesis of a quality annual event that will assist in the research and treatment of the illness known as Diabetes.
The goal is to increase awareness of the disease, improve the lives of those suffering, and, ultimately, finding a cure
This will be a an "Exclusive Red Carpet" Event which will consist of Fine Dining Dancing, and Diamonds. Music will be provided by Jesus Vivar from NYC Pure Mix DJ / Fashion by SOPHISTIKATE of Bethlehem, PA / A Silent Auction will be held / A Champagne Diamond Fountain will be present
Please visit our website for all information:
www.CRIMSONDIAMONDGALA.com
*Tickets $65/person
*Black Tie Optional (CE Roth Formal wear coupon)
*Valet Parking
*Additional contact information regarding sponsorships and donations
The Crimson Diamond Gala 2011 Affiliates would like the media to, also, know that sponsorship and vendor opportunities are available for all interested parties.
POSH LIFE AFFAIRS / NINALEE EVENTS / ALFONSO TODD & ASSOCIATES
Telephone: 888.215.0865 / 484.838.0155 / 484.619.6541
E-Mail: www.crimsondiamondgala.com
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