Martin on Main

The thrill of music, delicious food, artisans, and an excited crowd is coming to Nazareth. The Martin on Main Festival returns August 1st, 2009 from 12 to 8pm.

Come see what drew thousands of fans, friends and musicians last year as we meet again to celebrate music and Martin Guitar.

Live acoustic music will begin at 12pm, and headline performer and renowned blues artist Kenny Sultan will hit the main stage in Center Square at 2:30pm. Other shows will line Main Street throughout the day and SunSets North, a local band, will perform from 6 to 8pm.

Martin guitar raffle at 7:30

5K Run Walk

Thanks to Race Director Scott Kately for forwarding this along:

The 10th Annual Blue Eagle 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for August 8, 2009 (rain or shine). The run benefits the high school track and cross country teams. Last year's event drew 300 participants.

Registration form in PDF format can be downloaded here.

The Angel 34 ICEE truck will be at the event. ICEES are free....we encourage everyone to make a small donation to the cause: Learn more about the organization here: www.angel34.com

For more information contact skately@verizon.net

Nazareth Days

The annual summer gathering of Nazareth Days began this week with Sidewalk Sales and the Sunflower Stroll and will end on Saturday evening with fireworks (bigger and better than ever from what I understand).

Friday night is the Block Party on Belvidere between Main and Broad Streets.

Saturday features several activities including: arts & crafts show, antique car show, swimming events, and hot shot contest at the Borough Park. The Vigilance Hose sponsors the Poker Run road rally with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life (all day ride beginning at noon). In the Circle there is entertainment beginning at 8:45 and running through 3:00 p.m. which includes Dream Kids, the Swinging Nazarenes, Claude Shappelle (guitar and singing) Henry Laurito (accordion), and the Community Brass Ensemble.

As noted yesterday the Insomniak Theatre will be performing Metamorphoses in the Park's amphitheatre each evening.

Enjoy!

Wanted to bring this comment to the main post:

The events the Fire Company are doing are two seperate events, The POKER RUN starts at 1pm and registration is at the Vigilance Hose Social club located behind the firehouse. The Poker Run benefits "Relay for Life Cancer Society" and is strictly for Motorcycles. The ROAD RALLY starts at 4pm and meets at the Borough Park. The Road Rally is for any vehicle and benefits the fireworks and the fire company equipment fund. Again these are two seperate events starting at different times and leaving from different areas. Hope everyone enjoys the fireworks and all activities during Nazareth Days. Have a great time!!!!

Metamorphoses Performed at Borough Park

The Morning Call has an article on the Insomniak Theatre Company's upcoming performance of Metamorphoses, which will be performed at the Nazareth Borough Park (read it here).

The Troupe had to create a wading pool as the performance takes place in the water. They will perform at the amphitheatre Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening and tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children and seniors.

Polo Demonstration at Edgewood Valley Farm

I came across a blog post by Brigita McKelvie (read it here), which notes an Introduction to Polo Demonstration will be held at Edgewood Valley Farm (located off route 946, behind Gracedale) on Thursday, July 17 at 7 p.m.

Edgewood Valley has held rodeo at their farm for the community for several years, the Intro to Polo sounds like a very interesting event as well.

Announcement Correction

Received a note from the Nazareth Moravian Church in regard to an announcment in the US and Key - please note the following will take place on Nazareth Day, July 18 (not 19 as the announcment reads):

"The Outreach Committee of the Nazareth Moravian Church is pleased to announce that they will again be providing Children’s Activities on July 19th from 10 am to 2 pm, during the Nazareth Days’ Festival. There will be a moon bounce and a dunk tank.

We will also be offering a free Child Identification Program (CHIP). CHIP is operated by the Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation which gives law enforcement and recovery officials the necessary materials to find missing children. All items generated during a CHIP event are given to the child’s family. No copies are retained by the Masons or any government agency. "

Fireworks Will Explode

The meeting has ended and the fireworks are on this year.

The Council Fire Committee, chaired and led by Larry Stoudt, was joined by Vigilance Hose, Kiwanis, and Norm Boell from Kool Treats. They met this evening to discuss the Nazareth Day Concessions and Fireworks.

Following an hour long discussion and in the best interest of establishing an amicable resolution, Kool Treats offered to remove the truck and not sell soft ice-cream in the park from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and the parties resolved that the fireworks would go on.

At the end of the meeting all parties agreed to move forward with the best interest of the community in mind.

The Vigilance Hose and Kiwanis will be meeting with the Fire Committee to discuss events and activities for 2010 in September/October (while not discussed it is probable the Halloween Parade will go on as planned).

Whitefield House Summer Concert - Craig Thatcher Band

The Moravian Historical Society presents a

SUMMER FUN FREE CONCERT ON THE LAWN

Thursday, July 16th from 5-7Pm

Whitefield House Lawn, 214 East Center Street, Nazareth

Featuring:

Catering by Royal Gourmet Foods

Music by The Craig Thatcher Band, compliments of C.F. Martin Guitar

The Bethlehem & Allentown BrewWorks

Free Museum Tours

In addition, for just $5.00 you can purchase a ticket for a pork bbq sandwich and potato salad! Purchase tickets in advance from the chamber office or the Whitefield House

More on Lauren's Hope

I inadvertantly included some deadline copy from last year's event in the paragraph explaining the foundation - here is revised copy:

The 2nd Annual Lauren's Hope Foundation Golf Outing will be held on August 28th at Whitetail Golf Club. The deadline for registration is August 15th, 2009.

Visit www.laurenshopefoundation.org and download the registration form. Registration forms and monies are to be sent to Ann Flood at Lauren's

Hope Foundation, 2157 West Del Road, Bath, PA 18014. There will be a cookout after golf with prizes and a raffle.

Sorry for any confusion!

Lauren's Hope Foundation Golf Outing

Received this reminder note and added the paragraphs about the organization from last last year's event:

Don't forget to register for the 2nd Annual Lauren's Hope Foundation Golf Tournament on August 28, 2009. Email me for details!

Judy Rissmiller

610-703-2724

judy@laurenshopefoundation.com

All proceeds will go to the Lauren's Hope Foundation to benefit families with brain injured children. Funds raised will be used to purchase adapted toys, equipment and special needs services for the children and sponsored events for the family.

Lauren's Hope Foundation was founded in loving memory of Lauren Flood, grand daughter of Terry (NHS '68) and Judy Rissmiller. Lauren passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on December 19th, 2007 from complications from a severe brain injury sustained at birth. She was four years old.

It is our sincere hope that we can help children like Lauren and support their families.

Nazareth Day Road Rally

Recevied this note from the Vigilance and wanted to forward it along:

The 12 annual Vigilance Hose Company ROAD RALLEY and FIREWORKS will be held Sat. July 18th at the Nazareth Borough Park. The Road Ralley starts at 4:00 and the Fireworks will go off promptly at 10pm. The rain date will be Sun. July 19th. We will only use the rain date if Nazareth Day is postponed.

All proceeds go towards the Vigilance Hose Co. equipment fund. We are accepting donations for the fireworks. All donations should be sent too: Vigilance Hose Fireworks 2009, PO Box 191, Nazareth, PA 18064.

[Major Update: the Fireworks have been cancelled. More information to follow once I have it]

Baseball Update

Got this note from Andy who asked me to forward it along:

can you post on your site the time change of the nazareth baseball game. it was moved from 5:30 to 7:30. it is now at Lehigh Twp. It's game 2 of best of 3 playoffs first round.

Floral Arranger for Presidents in Nazareth

Cathy Miller, a floral arranger at the White House during the terms of Carter through W. Bush, will be in Nazareth at the Moravian Hall Square on Saturday to speak about her experiences and work according to an article in the Express-Times (read it here).

Kazoo Update

The Express-Times reports that the Kazoo Parade will be stationary this year (read the article here).

It also notes, "The concert will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Park outside Nazareth Borough Council chambers at Church and Center streets."

And that, "At 10:15 a.m. the Nazareth Area Community Band will perform and a July 4 program will kick off at 10:30 a.m."

Kazoo Parade

The annual Kazoo Parade is this weekend and the Express-Times had these details available:

Nazareth: A kazoo concert begins 10 a.m. Saturday with players gathering 9:45 a.m. at Memorial Square, West Center Street. Kazoos will be supplied by Lafayette Ambassador Bank. Nazareth Area Community Band, under the direction of Ralph Brodt III, will perform 10:15 a.m. as a prelude to Independence Day events beginning 10:30 a.m. Participants and attendees are asked to wear red, white and blue and bring flags to wave.

Congressman Dent to Hold Town Meeting in Nazareth

U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent will be in Nazareth for a Town Meeting on Monday according to a calendar notice in the Morning Call (read it here)

REP. CHARLIE DENT will hold a town hall discussion 10-11 a.m. Monday at NazarethBorough Council chambers, 159 W. Center St.

Upcoming Fundraisers

The Morning Call Sports Calendar had a few events noted for the Nazareth area:

• NAZARETH FOOTBALL BOOSTER CLUB GOLF OUTING, JULY 6 -- Woodstone C.C. … 1 p.m. shotgun start … $85/golfer, $340/foursome … info and to register call Lori Mori 610-703-5199 or Keith Koch 610-759-0469
• NAZARETH BLUE EAGLE 5K RUN/WALK, AUG. 8 -- Event begins and ende at Lower Nazareth Elementary School, Newberg Road, Lower Nazareth Twp. … event benefits track and cross country programs at Nazareth H.S. … pre-registration $20 until July 25 … pre-registration guarantees T-shirt, $25/July 26 through race day (shirts if available) … Forms available www.nazarethtrackandcrosscountry.com, click on 5K link. … Awards to overall male/female, plus, 11U, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24 through 65 and over in five-year increments … info Scott Kately, race director, e-mail skately@verizon.net.

Youth Football Camp

Come join the Nazareth Blue Eagles coaching staff for it’s annual Youth Football Camp!!

Where: Andrew S. Leh Stadium

When: Monday July 27 thru Thursday July 30th

Sessions: 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Grades: Upcoming 6 – 9th graders

Cost: $70.00 postmarked before June 30th

$80.00 after June 30th

Brochures/registration forms can be picked up at the High School Athletic Office. Any questions, please call Lori Moyer, President, at 610- 703- 5199

McDonald's Football Classic

Thanks to Andy Weaver for reminding me that the McDonald's All-Star Football Game will be held this Thursday at Nazareth's Andy S. Leh Stadium.

The Morning Call's Keith Groller has an article on the game today (read it here).

5th Annual Barony of Rose Sale

The Rotary Club is holding its rose sale this weekend, in advance of Repayment Day on June 24. The original tract of land was granted to Letitia Penn from her brothers under a feudal system that required her to demonstrate her allegiance to them by providing one red rose per year on June 24th.

According to the article in the Express-Times (read it here):

Rotary Club President Patrick Russamano said roses will be sold for $3.50 apiece and be available at Center Square, Nazareth YMCA, the KNBT branch on Broad Street, Moravian Hall Square, the Nazareth 7-Eleven, Nazareth Diner and the Wal-Mart on Route 248 in Northampton Crossings.

Proceeds benefit community projects within the Nazareth area. Sale times are 3 to 6 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.