Monday, May 14, 2012
Nazareth's first-ever Bike Fest will be held from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 19; the event will feature a motorcycle show with three prize categories: nostalgic, custom and antique.
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Monday, May 14
The first-ever Nazareth Bike Fest, hosted by the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce and Vigilance Hose Co. No. 1, will be held from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 19. The Bike Fest, which will feature motorcycles, will be held on Center Square and down Main and Belvidere streets. The event will feature a bike show with three prize categories: nostalgic, custom and antique. To enter your motorcycle in the show, contact Eric Herman at ericheckman@verizon.net. Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded. In addition to the show, live bands will perform throughout the day. There will also be a food court, a beer garden and various craft vendors. Several non-profit organizations will also be in attendance. Vendor space is still available. Contact …
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When you have a hankering for Italian food, where in Nazareth Patch do you go to answer your craving?
Garlic knots. Pepperoni pizza. Spinach and three-cheese calzone. Do you have a hankering for Italian food yet? If so, where in Nazareth Patch will you go to answer your craving? Is it: If there’s another local spot that we missed, tell us in the comments section below. Vote for your favorite in the survey below and don't forget to click on the links above and rate the business on its directory listing. You can even leave a review. The poll closes at 9 a.m. Friday. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews in the directory. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch. If you prefer to go outside of the Nazareth area, vote for the best place to get Italian food in neighboring Patches: Palmer-Forks …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
There's no place like home. Here are the winners in this week's poll: the best places for a staycation.
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Saturday, May 12
Throughout the Lehigh Valley, Patch polled readers to find the best places for a “staycation” in our towns. After five days of voting, the winners have come in. Check out who won below, and let us know what you think by leaving a comment. Next week, come back to vote on the best places for Italian food.
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Jacobsburg State Park and Environmental Education Center
835 Jacobsburg Road, Wind Gap, PA
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Friday, May 11, 2012
Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem wins this week's poll: the best spot for a staycation.
Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem was named the best place for a staycation by those in Nazareth Patch. A close second, with 25 percent of the vote, was Jacobsburg State Park / Boulton Historic Site. The Sands Casino in Bethlehem is part of a new wave of destinations in the Lehigh Valley. Located on the grounds of what was previously occupied by Bethlehem Steel, the casino is owned by the Las Vegas Sands. Review the Sands Casino, or any business, in a Patch Directory. Check back Monday for our next poll: Where’s the best spot for Italian food?
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Construction is just beginning on the new LongHorn Steakhouse in Lower Nazareth Township, while the new Petco and PetSmart are receiving the finishing touches.
Have you been to the Lower Nazareth Commons Plaza recently? You may have noticed that the new LongHorn Steakhouse, which is being built in the lot next to AT&T, is quickly taking shape. According to a fact sheet on www.longhornsteakhouse.com, the restaurant provides a casual dining experience, and the menu includes items like chicken, shrimp, salmon, spare ribs, soups, salads, bread and desserts. In addition to fountain drinks, there is a full bar. There are 370 LongHorn Steakhouse restaurants in 35 states, the fact sheet says. Locally, there is a LongHorn in Whitehall and in Bartonsville, Monroe County. Each LongHorn is about 5,600 square feet with a dining room and bar that can seat 204 customers, according to the fact sheet. The …
Lehigh Valley realtors say the local housing market is growing steadily.
The Lehigh Valley housing market is showing steady growth, according to the latest report from the valleywide Association of Realtors. Among the highlights: “For the past several months, our members have been sharing anecdotal reports that real estate activity is steadily increasing. The market data from our research substantiates in quantifiable terms what we have been hearing,” said Ryan Conrad, chief executive officer of the Lehigh Valley Association of Realtors. What real estate trends do you see in your neighborhood? Tell us in the comments section below. The latest report says: Monthly statistics are based on figures generated by the Lehigh Valley Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service. Average sales and median prices …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
The new Five Below in Lower Nazareth Township will hold its grand opening celebration May 11-13; everything in the store is priced between $1 and $5.
You can’t get much for less than $5 these days -- unless you shop at a store where everything is priced between $1 and $5. Now, Lower Nazareth Township residents can do just that. Five Below in the Lower Nazareth Commons Plaza will hold its grand opening celebration May 11-13. The store is one of more than 195 other Five Below stores spanning 16 eastern and mid-Atlantic states. The next closest store to the Nazareth area is on MacArthur Road in Whitehall. Five Below offers a wide variety of super-trendy products primarily marketed toward the teen and tween markets, but there's a little something for everyone. During the celebration, free T-shirts will be handed out to customers who make a purchase -- while supplies last. There's also a …
Registration is now open for the 3rd annual Curt’s Cyclery Century, to be held on Saturday, June 9.
The 3rd annual Curt’s Cyclery Century -- C³ for short -- will be held on Saturday, June 9, and registration is now open. The first 34 registrants will receive a free event T-shirt. Go to curtscyclery.com for the registration form. The fee to register is $20 -- $25 if registered on the day of the event. Proceeds will benefit Angel 34. During the event, cyclists are given a 10-mile route that begins and ends at Curt's Cyclery, which is owned by Dee and Curt Miller. The event isn't a race -- it's a ride. Cyclists can do as many laps as they'd like, as quickly or as slowly as they'd like, and they can bike for as many as 10 laps, which equals 100 miles -- "a century" in the bike industry. In 2011, for each lap a rider completed, the cycle shop…
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Curt's Cyclery
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
C.F. Martin & Co. names Amani Duncan as its Vice President of Brand Marketing.
In a press release Monday, C.F. Martin & Co. announced that it has promoted Amani Duncan from director of promotional marketing to vice president of brand marketing. “Amani was chosen to round out the Core Team at Martin for her creative thinking and great enthusiasm,” said Keith Lombardi, president and COO. “In her short tenure at Martin Guitar she has completely overhauled our marketing efforts, providing a vibrant, youth-oriented approach while still staying true to our heritage and culture. We are very lucky to have her on the team.” Duncan was hired in January 2011. Her role now is in establishing the company’s global marketing direction and playing a major role in the achievement of the company's domestic and international sales …
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C.F. Martin & Company Guitar Factory
510 Sycamore St, Nazareth, PA
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Monday, May 7, 2012
When you need a break from reality but your bank account doesn't allow for a trip to a tropical island, where do you go, instead, for a staycation?
Sometimes you just need to get off the hamster wheel -- step away from work or school, turn off the cell phone and computer, and R-E-L-A-X. But when your bank account doesn't allow for a trip to the Caribbean or Hawaii, where do you go, instead, for a break from reality? Is it: If there’s another local spot that we missed, tell us in the comments section below. Vote for your favorite in the survey below and don't forget to click on the links above and rate the business on its directory listing. You can even leave a review. The poll closes at 9 a.m. Friday. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews in the directory. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch.
Mallory Vough
6:00 pm on Monday, May 14, 2012
It currently says Tony's Pizza has four votes, so it appears to be working for other users. I can look into it, but my first thought - speaking from experience - is maybe your browser isn't up to date? Sometimes that makes things act wonky. more ›