Catasauqua Press

A slide-show lecture, “The Holidays at Hess’s Department Store,” will be presented at 1 p.m. Dec. 15, at the Lehigh County Historical Society’s Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum, 432 W. Walnut St., Allentown.

“No store in America could surpass the magic of a visit to Hess’s Department Store, especially at the holidays,” said Joseph Garrera, executive director of the Museum.

Call 610-782-3254 for locations.

Wednesday, Dec. 12: Chicken picatta, wild rice, American blend vegetables, tropical fruit.

Thursday, Dec. 13: Beef pot roast, scalloped potatoes, Brussels sprouts, sugar cookie, fresh apple, wheat bread.

Friday, Dec. 14: Macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, broccoli and cauliflower, pineapples.

Monday, Dec. 17: Chicken a la king, roasted potatoes, green beans, peaches, wheat bread.

Tuesday, Dec. 18: Three cheese ziti w/meatballs, spinach, fresh fruit.

Call 610- 829-4540 (ask operator for Area Agency on Aging) for locations or visit https://www.northamptoncounty.org/HS/AGING/Pages/default.aspx.

Monday, Dec. 3: Hanukkah meal: Chicken noodle soup, beef brisket, potato latkes, chilled applesauce, rye bread w/ margarine, jelly doughnut.

Tuesday, Dec. 4: Chicken Kiev, rice pilaf, Scandinavian vegetable blend, canned green beans, wheat bread w/ margarine, fresh pineapple tidbits.

Wednesday, Dec. 5: Spaghetti and meatballs, parmesan cheese, tossed salad with Italian dressing, Italian bread with margarine, chilled pears.

LV HOSPITAL:

More than one dozen mascots, including meLVin from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Lehigh University’s Clutch the Mountain Hawk and the Just Born Peep, as well as Santa Claus, visited patients and staff Dec. 7 for “A Pathway to Santa” at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Bethlehem.

The Liberty High School Choir and Orchestra provided entertainment.

Ronettes’ Christmas: Ronnie Spector’s “Best Christmas Party Ever,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 is a raucous, rocking, and intoxicating blend of her Christmas classics, Ronettes’ hits including “Be My Baby” (named by Billboard magazine as the No. 1 Greatest Girl Group Song of All Time), “Walking In The Rain,” “Baby I Love You,” plus a splash of doo-wop and Spector’s inimitable off-the-cuff commentary. As The New York Daily News stated, “Go and experience the ultimate sonic stocking stuffer!” The New York Times raved: “It’s hard to think of a more appealing angel to welcome the season than Ms.

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) received one of the largest gifts in its history from Lehigh Valley philanthropists and business owners J.B. and Kathleen Reilly.

The sizable gift, the amount of which has been kept private per the family’s wishes, is dedicated to supporting enhancements to programs, services and facilities of the Children’s Hospital, now named Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, located at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township.

DARTS

Suburban Dart League

Standings

Star of Beth 28 11 .718

St. Paul’s 20 13 .606

Christ UCC 23 16 .590

Bath Luth 21 15 .583

Emmanuel 20 19 .513

Dryland 18 21 .462

Ebenezer 17 22 .436

St. Stephen’s 17 22 .436

Light of Christ 16 23 .410

Farmersville 14 22 .389

Salem UCC 13 23 .361

Salem UCC (4-1) at

Christ UCC (6-4, 6-0)

C - Dave Shaver 6-12, Garry Hunsicker 5-12, Eric Yocum 5-12.

S - Larry Fehnel 5-11, Bob Krause 4-12.

Farmersville (6-5, 4-2) at

St. Stephen’s (2-1)

The doors by Mrs. Resto’s and Mr. Yanek’s classroom are now locked as of Dec. 10. All students who currently park in the C wing lot will now need to enter the school through the front of the building.

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All juniors should continue to sell their Egypt Star Bakery products for the current fundraiser. All money and orders are due by Dec. 14 to Miss LaBar.

Please reach out to her if you need additional selling sheets.

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Northampton police responded to these and other calls recently.

DEC. 1

A domestic dispute between a male and female in the 800 block of Lincoln Avenue was reported.

DEC. 3

The department said extension cords were cut in the 700 block of Lincoln Avenue. Decorations were not taken, police said.

In the 1500 block of Lincoln Avenue, a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident occurred. The driver-side mirror of a legally parked vehicle was struck.

DEC. 4

Commitment to Family and Community, 165 Cherry St., is hosting a breakfast with Santa Dec. 15.

Doors open 9 a.m.

The menu includes scrambled eggs, sausage, toast, pancakes and beverages.

There is a cost.

For tickets or more information, call 610-262-5956.

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The holiday model railroad display will be exhibited in room 201 at borough hall, 98 S. Fourth St.