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4 ❘ The Morning Call, COMMUNITY GUIDE 2017-2018

About this publication:
The Morning Call’s Community Guide, 2017-2018 COMMUNITY GUIDE
published each year in August, is
intended to cover the wide range August 6, 2017
of services, resources, activities and
organizations in our community.While
the Special Sections Team has made Octoberfest at Kids feed the
every effort to include appropriate list- SteelStacks is goats at the
just one of the
Lehigh Valley Zoo.
ings and ensure they are accurate, festivals in ‘Arts Check out more
we extend our apologies in the event & Entertainment’ things to do in
something was omitted or is incorrect. section starting the ‘Recreation’
The Community Guide covers predomi- on Page 29. section starting
nantly Lehigh and Northampton coun- PHOTO BY CRAIG ROBERTS/ on Page 34.
ties. In some cases, we have extended COURTESY OF ARTSQUEST HARRY FISHER/
THE MORNING CALL
coverage to areas outside those coun-
ties because of reader interest. Be sure
to check themorningcall.com for the
online, searchable Community Guide
database.
WELCOME ■ French.................................. 24 ■ Scuba Diving........................ 39
Things change fast in the ■ Government............................ 5 ■ Fusion................................... 24 ■ Trampoline Centers .............. 39
Lehigh Valley. Please help us ■ Lodging.................................. 6 ■ German................................. 24
EDUCATION
keep this guide up-to-date. ■ Media..................................... 7 ■ Greek.................................... 24 EDUCATION
Email additions or corrections ■ Shopping Malls....................... 7 ■ Hotel Restaurants ................. 24 ■ Colleges/Universities............. 40
■ Hungarian............................. 24
■ Educational Organizations..... 40
to specialsections@mcall.com ■ Trash Hauling/Recycling......... 7 ■ Ice Cream/Yogurt Shops ....... 24 ■ Libraries ............................... 40
■ Utilities................................... 7
■ Indian ................................... 25 ■ Parochial/Private Schools...... 40
Research and editorial ANTIQUES, FARMERS ■ Irish...................................... 25 ■ Public/Charter Schools........... 42
assistant: Fred Jerant MARKETS & FLEA ■ Italian ................................... 25 ■ Trade/Specialty Schools ..........42
■ Japanese and Sushi.............. 26
Fun in the Valley: Until recently, MARKETS............................. 8 ■ Latino ................................... 26 SPORTS
■ Baseball ............................... 45
■ Malaysian............................. 26
visitors to the Lehigh Valley were more ■ Mediterranean ...................... 26 ■ Basketball ............................ 45
likely to visit Dorney Park or the Crayola SPECIAL FEATURE ■ Mexican/Tex-Mex ................. 26 ■ Bike Racing/Riding ............... 45
Experience than they were to check ■ Murals in the Valley .............. 10 ■ Microbreweries..................... 26 ■ Bowling................................ 45
out a buzzy new restaurant or festival. ■ Middle Eastern...................... 26 ■ Boxing.................................. 45
But times have changed.The area’s SERVICES ■ Pennsylvania Dutch .............. 27 ■ Equestrian............................ 45
revitalized dining scene includes wait- SARAH EVANS/THE MORNING CALL ■ Auto/Driving Information....... 11 ■ Pizza..................................... 27 ■ Football ................................ 45
worthy restaurants, and the number of A cheese plate beckons at 1774 Grille ■ Banking................................ 11 ■ Seafood................................ 28 ■ Golf ...................................... 45
new festivals happening throughout and Tap. Find a new place to eat at in the ■ Business Organizations ........ 11 ■ Spanish ................................ 28 ■ Gymnastics........................... 46
the year has multiplied. Ranked one of ‘Dining Out’ section starting on Page 17. ■ Health Care .......................... 12 ■ Tea Rooms ........................... 28 ■ Hockey................................. 46
the top five regions for development ■ Licenses............................... 13 ■ Thai...................................... 28 ■ Martial Arts........................... 46
■ Paintball ............................... 46
in the Northeast, and the number one ■ Senior Services .................... 14 ■ Vietnamese........................... 28 ■ Rugby................................... 46
region of its population size, the area ■ Transportation ..................... 16 ■ Skating/Skateboarding ......... 46
has seen considerable business and ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ■ Skiing/Snowboarding............ 46
development expansion and truly DINING OUT ■ Soccer.................................. 46
offers something for everyone. From ■ Arts Organizations and ■ Speedways........................... 46
Production.................................29
baseball to breweries and everything ■ American.............................. 17 ■ Attractions............................ 29 ■ Swimming............................ 46
in between, the historic cities and ■ Bars/Lounges/Pubs and ■ Fairs and Festivals................ 29 ■ Wrestling.............................. 48
towns that make up the Lehigh Valley Taverns ................................ 17 ■ Movie Theaters..................... 31 ■ Youth Associations ............... 48
keep us coming back for more. ■ Brazilian ............................... 19
■ Burgers/Dogs/Ribs and ■ Museums and History........... 31 REAL ESTATE
Sandwiches.......................... 19 ■ Music and Nightlife............... 32
Cover Photo: The Lehigh Valley offers ■ Cafés.................................... 20 ■ Parades................................ 32 ■ Housing Help........................ 50
opportunities for residents and visitors ■ Casual .................................. 21 ■ Performing Arts .................... 32 ■ The Housing Market, by
alike to find their happy place. Read ■ Chinese ................................ 21 ■ Tours.................................... 33 School District...................... 50
through the pages ahead to discover COURTESY OF COORDINATED HEALTH ■ Creperies.............................. 23 ■ Visual Arts............................ 33
all that you knew — and all that is new Need to find a bank or health care ■ Delis..................................... 23 COMMUNITY
— about the Valley. facility like Coordinated Health? Look RECREATION ■ Adult Day Services ............... 54
in the ‘Services’ section starting on ■ Diners................................... 24 ■ Community/Service
Page 11. ■ Filipino.................................. 24 ■ Amusement Parks ................ 34 Organizations ....................... 54
■ Biking Trails ......................... 34 ■ Day Care/Nursery Schools.... 55
■ Billiards................................ 34 ■ Religious Denominations ...... 56
■ Boating................................. 34 ■ Senior Centers....................... 57
Jim Feher ■ Camping............................... 35 ■ Summer Camps..................... 57
Vice President of Advertising ■ Carriage Rides...................... 35 ■ Support Groups .................... 57
james.feher@mcall.com ■ Dancing................................ 35 ■ Youth Organizations.............. 58
■ Disc Golf............................... 35
Omar Zucco
Director, Retail /National Sales ■ Fishing ................................. 35
■ Health Clubs......................... 36
ozucco@mcall.com ■ Hiking................................... 36
Special Sections Team ■ Horseback Riding ................. 36
specialsections@mcall.com ■ Hunting ................................ 37
■ Mini Golf............................... 37
■ Natural Areas ....................... 37
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FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS, call 610-820-6601. ■ Parks.................................... 37 Sacred Heart Pediatric Services’ Reading
■ Rafting.................................. 39
PHOTO BY JOSEPH ZETTLEMOYER ■ Recreational Organizations.....39 room is above. See which other hospitals
This special section is produced by the Lehigh Valley Rugby Football Club meets in Bethlehem. Find other sports to join in operate in the Valley and learn about ser-
advertising department of The Morning Call. the ‘Sports’ section starting on Page 45. ■ Scenic Railways ................... 39 vices offered here, starting on Page 11.