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Morning Emmaus! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Emmaus track stars just committed to Division I colleges?
  • How crucial is Super Saturday for Emmaus’s Cottage & Bloom?

Also on today's calendar: Estate Sale in Bally | Collectibles | Dolls | Furniture | Decor | Online Auction and 5 more events.

Find out what's happening in Emmausfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Emmausfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; colder, with a high of 36 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and windy, temps: high: 45, low: 22.
  • Monday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 37 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Emmaus track and field's Madelyn McCartney, Claudia Walls headed to Division I colleges (mcall.com) — Two standout Emmaus High School track and cross-country athletes are taking their talents to Division I programs, with jumper and sprinter Claudia Walls committing to Lehigh and distance star Madelyn McCartney heading to Kentucky. Both seniors, who already hold multiple school and EPC records, are aiming for big finishes at states and national meets before graduating from Emmaus.
   

• Super Saturday crucial for small businesses facing seasonal spending dip (wfmz.com) — As local shops brace for the final weekend before Christmas, Emmaus’s Cottage & Bloom and other Lehigh Valley retailers say Super Saturday could make or break their holiday season. Despite softer spending and weather-hurt foot traffic, several small business owners still grade this year’s sales a solid B and are counting on loyal customers to finish strong.
   

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  • A shout out to all those wannabe NASCAR drivers who continue to ignore the stop lights on the school buses when our children on Shimerville road are being picked up or dropped off.
    A solution get off your cell phone, drink your coffee at home, put your make-up on before you drive and OBEY the speed limit! Our children are… (Nextdoor Pennsylvania Ave)
  • Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(04787) - 1010 Chestnut St in Emmaus. Apply here.
  • Allied Personnel Services posted a job opening for QC Inspector (Electro-Mechanical) in Macungie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Emmaus here.

🗞 Nearby News

Allentown

  • Allentown spokesperson leaving mayor's office to assume new role with City Council (mcall.com)
  • Hanukkah celebration bringing community together in Allentown (wfmz.com)
  • Special election for state House 22nd District is set for Feb. 24 (lehighvalleylive.com)

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Ok Emmaus! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I dreamed I was swimming in a pool of orange soda, but it was just a Fanta-sea.
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