🌱 Patch AM: Can Nazareth finally step out of Bethlehem Catholic’s shadow this winter?

Hi there, Nazareth! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Can Nazareth finally step out of Bethlehem Catholic’s shadow this winter?
• How new county funding will change Nazareth’s library and police department

Also on today's calendar: Open House | Riegelsville Home on 2 Acres | Investment Potential and 7 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Matthew C.!

Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 32 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Cloudy, temps: high: 36, low: 20.
• Sunday: Very cold; morning snow, 1-3", with a high of 26 and low of 17 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Surveying the seasonal start of Lehigh Valley scholastic wrestling (lehighvalleylive.com) — Nazareth wrestling is again in the thick of the Lehigh Valley’s power race, already owning a 37-28 win over Northampton and leaning on state-medalist seniors like Brayden Zuercher and the Campbell twins. A deep dive across District 11 shows how Nazareth stacks up against Easton, Bethlehem Catholic, Northampton, Notre Dame and rising programs, outlining key wrestlers, strengths, and what must improve for a title run.
   

• Northampton County Council says good-bye to four departing members (wfmz.com) — Northampton County Council approved 2025 funds that directly benefit Nazareth, including $20,000 for new ADA-compliant entrance doors at the Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity and $10,000 to launch a Nazareth Borough Police K-9 program. The meeting also marked farewells to four departing council members, highlighted the county’s strong financial position, and noted the incoming county executive and new council lineup.
   

📣 Nazareth Shout Outs!

• 🎉 Congratulations to Bertila for working so hard and passing this semester!! You got this! —Matthew C.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Nazareth

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★ Featured events ★

Monday December 15

• Open House | Riegelsville Home on 2 Acres | Investment Potential
  3288 Slifer Valley Rd, Riegelsville
  11:00 am

Wednesday December 17

• Bethlehem Municipal Band Christmas Concert
  Northeast Middle School, 1170 Fernwood St, Bethlehem
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Claus Comes To The Circle
  Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce , 18 S Main St , Nazareth
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Christmas in Nazareth
  Moravian Historical Society , 214 E Center St , Nazareth
  10:00 am
• Drama Club - Christmas in Nazareth
  Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch Nazareth, PA 18064
  11:00 am
• Chorus - Wreaths Across America
  Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch Nazareth, PA 18064
  11:30 am
• NASME Model Train Show
  N.A.S.M.E. Nazareth Area Society of Model Engineers , 212 Main St , Stockertown
  1:00 pm

Monday December 15

• NAMS Spirit Week
  Nazareth Area MS Nazareth, PA 18064
• Art Club - Section 1
  Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch Nazareth, PA 18064
  3:30 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Middle School Music Department Winter Concert
  Nazareth Area MS NAMS Auditorium
  7:00 pm

🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 12

• Chorus (Optional)
  Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch Nazareth, PA 18064
  7:30 am
• 46 - Easton Winter Village — Stone Farm Cellars and Vineyard
  Easton Winter Village , 1 Centre Sq Cir , Easton
  5:00 pm
• OPENING RECEPTION: Winter Member's Exhibit
  Nazareth Center for the Arts , 30 E Belvidere St , Nazareth
  5:00 pm
• NAHS - MS/HS Band Winter Concert
  Northampton Area High School Bath, PA 18014
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• SPOTTED: a small dog, grey, looks like a miniature schnauzer with a small bell on, ran by our house headed for the Nazareth Dog Park.
  She/He ran when I called. Trying to go after her now but wanted to make people aware in case the owner has been looking. It’s 12:08 on 12/10… (Nextdoor Nazareth)

• CJ Logistics posted a job opening for Fork Lift Operator - 2nd Shift in Nazareth. Apply here.
• Planet Fitness Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Closer in Nazareth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Nazareth here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bath

• Bath Borough approves 2026 general fund budget (lvpnews.com)
• Moore Township Supervisors finalize open space deal; draft animal ordinance amendment (homenewspa.com)
• Historical society hosts holiday event (lvpnews.com)

Chestnut Hill

• Guardrail in Chestnut Hill replaced after CBS Philadelphia investigation finds pattern of crashes (cbsnews.com)
• Chestnut Hill Film Group honors founder with special screening (chestnuthilllocal.com)
• New home decor shop arrives on the Avenue (chestnuthilllocal.com)

Ok Nazareth! 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 couldn’t put it down.
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