Holy Family School to Present 'Oliver' this Weekend

The Holy Family School Players will perform the musical 'Oliver' four times over the course of three days, starting Friday, May 18.

They’ve practiced for four months, and now they're ready for the curtain to go up. The Holy Family School Players will perform “Oliver” this weekend for four shows: The performances will take place in the Holy Family School gymnasium. Admission is $7. The show is the school’s ninth production, according to director Catherine Little. "Oliver" features a cast of 92. The story of "Oliver" is set in Victorian England. A baby boy is left on the steps of a work house, and a locket around his neck says "Oliver Twist," according to the story synopsis. As soon as Oliver is old enough to walk, he is put to work by a fellow named Bumble. Oliver, however, infuriates Bumble by daring to ask for more food, so Bumble sells him to an undertaker. Oliver …

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Blue Eagle Happenings: May 7-11

Here’s a look at what’s happening in the Nazareth Area School District this week.

Monday, May 7: PASA Science Testing for Grades 4-8 and 11: all-day event Shafer Elementary School PTA Meeting: 7 p.m. Bushkill Elementary School PTA Meeting: 7 to 8 p.m. Field Hockey Booster Club Meeting (high school): 7 to 9 p.m. in the high school cafeteria Nazareth Area Intermediate School Chorus Concert: 7 to 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium Tuesday, May 8: PASA Science Testing for Grades 4-8 and 11: all-day event Facilities, Operations, Athletics, Transportation, Food Service Committee Meetings: 6:30 p.m. in the Walter L. Peters Board Room Nazareth Area High School Block of Rock Concert: 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium Football Booster Club Meeting (high school): 7 to 9 p.m. in the high school cafeteria Girls Softball Booster…

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Nazareth's Farmers Market to Return May 26

Nazareth's farmers market will return to Center Square on Saturday, May 26.

Nazareth’s farmers market will return to Center Square for a second year. Beginning Saturday, May 26, area residents will have their pick of local, fresh crops and local, fresh baked goods -- and more. The hours will be different, however. Instead of running from 8 a.m. to noon, the 2012 market will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday. The market is expected to run until mid-October, according to Kevin Donahoe, a member of the Nazareth Economic Development Commission (NEDC). He is also the owner of Nazareth Floral Designs at Donahoe Farms. “[The farmers market] is weather related, so if [the vendors] have things to sell, they’ll keep coming,” Donahoe said. The fee to be a vendor is $10, money that is funneled back to the NEDC and to …

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Elyssia Mathias

5:45 pm on Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Excellent! I'm so looking forward to the markets return!   more ›

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Blue Eagle Happenings: April 30-May 6

Here’s a look at what’s happening in the Nazareth Area School District this week.

Monday, April 30: PSSA Writing and Science Make-Ups for Grades 4, 8 and 11: all-day event Tuesday, May 1: PASA Science Testing for Grades 4-8 and 11: all-day event PSSA Writing and Science Make-Ups for Grades 4, 8 and 11: all-day event Education and Technology Committee Meetings: 6:30 p.m. in the Walter L. Peters Board Room Wednesday, May 2: PASA Science Testing for Grades 4-8 and 11: all-day event PSSA Writing and Science Make-Ups for Grades 4, 8 and 11: all-day event Junior Class Meeting - Senior Portrait Information: 1:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium Girls Softball Team Meeting (high school): 6 to 9 p.m. in the high school cafeteria Girls Volleyball Booster Club Meeting (middle school and high school): 7 to 9 p.m. in the high …

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Blue Eagle Happenings: April 23-28

Here’s a look at what’s happening in the Nazareth Area School District this week.

Monday, April 23: PSSA Science Testing for Grades 4, 8 and 11: all-day event PSSA Science-Modified Testing for Grades 8 and 11: all-day event Spring Musical Dress Rehearsal with Orchestra (Nazareth Area Middle School): 3 to 6 p.m. in the middle school auditorium Girls Lacrosse Booster Club Meeting: 7 to 9 p.m. in the high school cafeteria Nazareth School Board Meeting: 7:30 p.m. in the Walter L. Peters Board Room Tuesday, April 24: PSSA Science Testing for Grades 4, 8 and 11: all-day event PSSA Science-Modified Testing for Grades 8 and 11: all-day event Spring Musical Dress Rehearsal with Orchestra (middle school): 3 to 6 p.m. in the middle school auditorium Wednesday, April 25: PSSA Science Testing for Grades 4, 8 and 11: all-day event …

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Nazareth Theatre Troupe Presents 'Singin' in the Rain'

With a successful opening night behind it, the Nazareth Area High School Theatre Troupe will present 'Singin' in the Rain' five more times.

The Nazareth Area High School Theatre Troupe opened its 69th musical production, "Singin' In The Rain," Friday night. The film -- frequently cited as one of the best musicals ever -- was adapted into a stage musical in 1983. The theatre troupe will present "Singin’ In The Rain" in the high school auditorium five more times: A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to charity. The school will participate in the annual Freddy Awards -- a competition for high school musicals in the region -- for the first time this year. Members of the Cast: Ryan Skerchak, Zack Esposito, Mikaela Esposito, Tess Hamsher, John Nadolski, Devan Allen, Theodore Patton, Katie Fritchman, Braxton White, Arissa Lahr, Vanessa Ruggiero, Emma Parrish, …

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Cheap Trips: 2nd Saturday, Theater and Iron Pigs

Three local attractions you can visit on one tank of gas.

Are you interested in taking a trip, but not willing to part with a stack of money? Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: 2nd Saturday in Media, Coca Cola Park in Allentown and the Players Club in Swarthmore.   1. Coca Cola Park Baseball Stadium Address: 1050 Iron Pigs Way, Allentown How Far from Nazareth Patch: About 15 miles / About 21 minutes Admission:  Hours: Summary: Coca Cola Park is home to the Iron Pigs baseball team, a Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, where current Phillies such as John Mayberry and Vance Worley have played. The park was minor league baseball's most visited venue in 2011 with close to 630,000 fans passing through the turnstiles. The stadium has been named "Ballpark of…

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Mallory Vough

8:27 am on Friday, April 20, 2012

I have a photographer covering opening night of "Singin' in the Rain" TONIGHT! The Lehigh Valley Patches would never forget about our high schools and the musicals each is showcasing. Please make sure to visit each Patch for those photo galleries and details (http://patch.com/A-sxqF)!   more ›

Blue Eagle Happenings: April 16-21

Here’s a look at what’s happening in the Nazareth Area School District this week.

Monday, April 16: PSSA Writing Testing for Grades 5, 8 and 11: all-day event Spring Book Fair (Nazareth Area Middle School): all-day event Market Day Pick-Up (Shafer Elementary School): 5 to 6 p.m. Nazareth School Board Meeting: 7:30 p.m. in the Walter L. Peters Board Room Tuesday, April 17: PSSA Writing Testing for Grades 5, 8 and 11: all-day event Spring Book Fair (Nazareth Area Middle School): all-day event Wednesday, April 18: PSSA Writing Testing for Grades 5, 8 and 11: all-day event Spring Book Fair (Nazareth Area Middle School): all-day event Diversity Committee Meeting: 6:30 p.m. in the Walter L. Peters Board Room Swimming and Diving Booster Club Meeting: 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria Thursday, April 19: PSSA Writing …

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Chance to 'Meet' Eleanor Roosevelt this Thursday

Linda Kenyon will bring to life one of America’s most beloved First Ladies during the April 12 showing of 'A Life of My Own: Meeting Eleanor Roosevelt' at the Nazareth Memorial Library.

Area residents will have the opportunity to "meet" Eleanor Roosevelt during an exclusive showing of “A Life of My Own: Meeting Eleanor Roosevelt” at The Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity. The show will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 12. Admission is free. Seating is limited, however, and registration is appreciated. Actress Linda Kenyon, who visited the library in 2011 as Julia Child, will bring to life one of America’s most beloved First Ladies, following Roosevelt’s evolution from uncertain young bride to an American woman of strong opinions and towering influence. Ellie Seagraves, granddaughter of Roosevelt, says Kenyon has the “voice, gestures, warmth and engaging personal touches of Eleanor Roosevelt. What Kenyon does…

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