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In today's newsletter:
- Why Emmaus sits near the top of Lehigh Valley girls hoops
Also on today's calendar: Estate Sale in Bally | Collectibles | Dolls | Furniture | Decor | Online Auction and 5 more events.
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- Friday: Windy; heavy morning rain, with a high of 56 and low of 24 degrees.
- Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; colder, temps: high: 37, low: 31.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 45 and low of 22 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lehigh Valley girls basketball: Allentown Central Catholic picks up big win as Vikettes try to turn season around (mcall.com) — Emmaus girls basketball is off to a strong 5-1 start, with sophomore Gracie Ervin and scorer Gabby DeVita helping the Green Hornets climb to No. 3 in the area rankings. A big Allentown Central Catholic win over Dieruff headlines this roundup, which also breaks down standout performers, league standings, and scoring leaders across the Lehigh Valley.
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📸 Around Emmaus
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Emmaus
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★ Featured events ★
- Brunch with Mr. & Mrs. Claus
House and Barn, 1449 Chestnut St, Emmaus
11:00 am
Sunday December 21
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Other local events
- Elf The Musical
Emmaus Theatre , 19 S Fourth St , Emmaus
4:30 pm - Sunday Sangha — Lehigh Valley Buddhist Group
26 N 3rd St , Emmaus
9:00 pm - Emmaus Arts Commission Meeting
Emmaus Borough, PA Calendar Emmaus, PA 18049
6:30 pm - Borough Offices Closing Early
Emmaus Borough, PA Calendar Emmaus, PA 18049
12:00 pm - Christmas - Borough Offices CLOSED
Emmaus Borough, PA Calendar Emmaus, PA 18049
8:00 am - Estate Sale in Bally | Collectibles | Dolls | Furniture | Decor | Online Auction
Online Auction
8:00 pm - Borough Offices Closing Early
Emmaus Borough, PA Calendar Emmaus, PA 18049
12:00 pm
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Monday December 29
Wednesday December 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Jay’s Local- Story Time
Jay's Local , 2301 Liberty St , Allentown
10:00 am - Allentown Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows
Da Vinci Science Center , 815 Hamilton St , Allentown
10:00 am - Saturday Mysore — Ashtanga yoga with erica
Ashtanga yoga with erica , 6285 Sweetwood Dr , Macungie
9:00 am - Holiday Market
Parkland Community Library , 4422 Walbert Ave , Allentown
10:00 am
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Cintas posted a job opening for Warehouse Associate - Washroom Operator in Emmaus. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager Up to $20/per hour to start in Allentown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Emmaus here.
🗞 Nearby News
Allentown
- Allentown Indoor Races Return With $10,000 Ironton Auto Body Sweep Bonus (motorsportsnews.net)
- Third Allentown employee sues city in federal court, alleging illegal discrimination and retaliation (mcall.com)
- State Rep. Josh Siegel resigns, triggering special election in the 22nd District (lehighvalleynews.com)
Alburtis
- Plans for 203-home development move ahead in Upper Macungie (lehighvalleynews.com)
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