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In today's newsletter:

• Could recalled E. coli-tainted beef be in your Bethlehem freezer?
• Could Bethlehem neighbors soon trade time instead of money for help?
• How a Bethlehem band director ended up marching in the Rose Parade

Also on today's calendar: Wildlands Conservancy - Winter Birding Walk and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the baby light bulb say to its mom? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Cloudy with snow flurries, with a high of 35 and low of 25 degrees.
• Tuesday: Occasional afternoon rain, temps: high: 41, low: 33.
• Wednesday: Low clouds may break; breezy, with a high of 48 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Recall issued for potential E. coli-contaminated beef in Pennsylvania (lehighvalleynews.com) — Bethlehem residents should check their freezers for Forward Farms Grass-Fed Ground Beef, as a nationwide recall includes products sold in Pennsylvania and possibly at Weis Markets. Federal inspectors found E. coli O26 contamination in some 16-ounce packages, and officials urge anyone with the affected beef to throw it away or return it, and to contact a doctor if they develop severe diarrhea or vomiting.
   

2. Could the Lehigh Valley bank on helping others via a community exchange? One resident thinks so (mcall.com) — Bethlehem resident Kathy Perlow is working to revive a Lehigh Valley timebank that once connected neighbors to exchange services using hours instead of money, and she’s looking for local help to run it. Another Bethlehem resident, Susan Schaffer, shares how the program once supported patients and volunteers, while advocates say rebuilding the exchange could strengthen neighborhood ties and support vulnerable residents.
   

3. 'Very unique': Lehigh Valley band director reflects on experience performing in Rose Parade (wfmz.com) — A Bethlehem-based Nitschman Middle School band director is sharing what it was like to march in the Rose Parade as one of 350 music educators from across North and Central America. He hopes his high-profile performances, including past appearances at Macy’s and the Rose Parade, will inspire Bethlehem students to see how music can open doors far beyond the Lehigh Valley.
   

4. Retail chain set to vacate Trainer's Corner shopping center (wfmz.com) — Bethlehem gamers have already felt GameStop’s pullback, with the chain’s local store there among several Lehigh Valley locations that have closed in recent years. Now the Richland Township GameStop in Trainer’s Corner will shut its doors Jan. 7, citing a lease dispute, with customers directed to Lansdale and other nearby stores for future purchases.
   

📸 Around Bethlehem

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bethlehem

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Tuesday January 6

• NEMS Boys Basketball vs Allentown Central Catholic @ Home
  Home Bethlehem, PA 18018
  4:00 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Gentle Yoga
  Bethlehem Area Public Library , 11 W Church Street , Bethlehem
  12:00 pm
• NEMS Girls Basketball vs Allentown Central Catholic @ Home
  Home Bethlehem, PA 18018
  4:00 pm
• Line Dancing with Aleah
  Seven Sirens Brewing Company , 327 Broadway , Bethlehem
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Hurlock & Hinton â A New Duo from Heather Hurlock & Brad Hinton, Blending Cinematic Dream Folk, Harmonies, and Songcraft | with our guest Emme Drago
  Godfrey Daniels , 7 E. Fourth Street , Bethlehem
  8:00 pm

Monday January 12

• đżđ§ââď¸ Qigong: Meditation and Relaxation đżđ§ââď¸
  Bethlehem Area Public Library , 11 W Church Street , Bethlehem
  12:00 pm
• đ¤đś Open Mic Night @BAPL đśđ¤
  Bethlehem Area Public Library , 11 W Church Street , Bethlehem
  5:00 pm

Sunday January 18

• Wildlands Conservancy - Winter Birding Walk
  Louise Moore Park, 151 Country Club Road, Easton, PA 18045
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday January 7

• Line Dancing with Aleah
  Seven Sirens Brewing Company , 327 Broadway , Bethlehem
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Hurlock & Hinton â A New Duo from Heather Hurlock & Brad Hinton, Blending Cinematic Dream Folk, Harmonies, and Songcraft | with our guest Emme Drago
  Godfrey Daniels , 7 E. Fourth Street , Bethlehem
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Help us find our lost cat if you see her!
  She ran out the door last night. Last seen near Andover and Eastman. Thank you in advance for any help. (Nextdoor Bethlehem West)
• Its alarming lately how many pets especially cats are going missing during this holiday...
  why is that? For the safety of your pets, when there are fireworks, especially dogs, keep them inside and secured. They will bolt out a door or gate… (Nextdoor Bethlehem West)

• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Bethlehem. Apply here.
• Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in Bethlehem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bethlehem here.

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