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FALL - WINTER | 2019 - 2020 Volume 13, Issue 2 ear Citizens: Fall/Winter 2019 - 2020 I am looking forward to another terrific fall and winter full of activities, programs, and events for Allentown residents and visitors to enjoy! Our vibrant city continues to grow and change every day, with new public artwork and pedestrian and trail D improvements, as well as beautiful parks and playgrounds to enjoy. Be sure to mark your calendars for Allentown’s annual fall and winter events and celebrations, including the Allentown Halloween Parade, the Great Pumpkin Run, Tree Lighting Ceremony, New Year’s Eve Celebration and much more! The Lights in the Parkway program will once again bring dazzling holiday displays to Lehigh Parkway for its 23rd shining season! Be sure to visit the gift barn for pictures with Santa and holiday gifts. Lights in the Parkway provides plenty of fun for residents and visitors of all Adventure Allentown is a multi-award- winning publication issued twice a year ages! (see pages 18 – 19 for more details.) (Fall/Winter & Spring/Summer) and will be distributed to all Allentown schools, as As you page through this edition of our an insert in The Morning Call newspaper, award-winning Adventure Allentown, I’m sure you and at other locations throughout the city. will see that fall and winter are a fantastic time to visit Allentown! City of Allentown, Pennsylvania Mayor Ray O’Connell City Council Members City of Allentown, Pennsylvania Roger MacLean – President Julio A. Guridy – Vice President Candida Affa, Daryl L. Hendricks, Table of Contents Cynthia Mota, Courtney Robinson and Ed Zucal. Special Events...... Pages 4 – 7 ...... Page 35 City Council meets every 1st and ...... Back Cover 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm. For more information, Parks Information...... Pages 8 – 9 please call 610-437-7550. Recreation Programs/Events...... Pages 10 – 13 City Controller Jeff Glazier Golf Course...... Pages 16 - 17 [email protected] Lights in the Parkway...... Pages 18 - 19

Photography City Projects...... Pages 20 – 21 Hub Willson Photography Allentown Arts...... Pages 28 – 31 Marco Calderon Photography LBJ Media Community Organizations...... Pages 32 – 33 Luiz Garcia

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2 | Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov City Directory

Name Phone Name Phone Accounts Payable 610-437-7621 Planning 610-437-7611 Animal Control 610-437-7535 Police Academy 610-437-7744 Building Inspections 610-437-7592 Police Captains 610-437-7713 Building Maintenance 610-437-7650 Police Criminal Investigations 610-437-7721 Building Standards and Safety 610-437-7690 Police Complaint Desk 610-437-7753 City Clerk’s Office 610-437-7555 Police Property 610-437-7687 City Controller’s Office 610-437-7527 Police Staff Review 610-437-7709 City Council 610-437-7556 Police Traffic 610-437-7705 City Solicitor’s Office 610-437-7545 Police Vice 610-437-7726 Clinical Services (Health) 610-437-7526 Police Youth 610-437-7741 Community & Economic Development 610-437-7610 Pools (City) 610-437-7750 Department of Finance 610-437-7500 Purchasing 610-437-7624 Department of Public Works 610-437-7587 Recycling and Solid Waste 610-437-8729 EMS (Administration) 610-437-7531 Redevelopment Authority 610-437-7733 Engineering 610-437-7576 Rental/Presale Inspections 610-437-7694 Environmental Services (Health) 610-437-7759 Revenue and Audit 610-437-7506 Fire Administration 610-437-7765 Risk Management 610-437-7655 Fire Prevention 610-437-7758 Shade Tree 610-437-7596 Golf Course 610-395-5108 Special Events 610-841-3506 Health Administration 610-437-7760 Streets 610-437-7638 Human Resources 610-437-7523 Stormwater 610-437-7584 Information Desk 610-437-5999 Technical Services (Communications) 610-437-7520 Information Systems 610-437-8788 Traffic Planning and Control 610-437-7735 Injury Prevention (Health) 610-437-7598 Treasury 610-437-7621 Mayor’s Office 610-437-7546 Zoning 610-437-7630 Parks and Recreation 610-437-7750

Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov | 3 Special Events Calendar

Special Event Information For a regularly updated calendar of October events happening all over the city visit www.allentownpa.gov/events. 10/5 | 9:00am You’ll find comedy, films, theatre, Women's 5K Classic festivals and much more. Lehigh Parkway Sign up for our free weekly events e-mail “It’s Happening in Allentown.” 10/5 | 7:05pm LV Phantoms vs. Providence For more information, PPL Center contact 610-841-3506 or through e-mail at [email protected]. 10/6 | 10:00am Out of the Darkness Walk Lehigh Parkway Band Trailer Rental Fee includes set-up, removal, 30 10/8 | 7:30pm chairs, sound system and lights. Rick Wakeman: One day within City of Allentown:$640.00. Grumpy Old Rockstar One day outside City of Miller Symphony Hall Allentown:...... $690.00 Additional day of rental:.... $75.00 10/11-10/27 | Various Times *You must have $1,000,000 of public liability Sunset Boulevard insurance to obtain a permit to rent a band trailer. Civic Theatre 4 | Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov 10/11 | 7:05pm 10/17 | 4:00pm LV Phantoms vs. Wilkes-Barre Destination Arts: Third Thursday PPL Center Downtown Allentown

10/18 | 7:05pm 10/12 | 7:05pm LV Phantoms vs. Binghamton LV Phantoms vs. Hershey PPL Center PPL Center

10/12 | 7:30pm 10/19 | 7:05pm The Best of Broadway LV Phantoms vs. Springfield Miller Symphony Hall PPL Center

10/13 | 1:00pm 10/20 | 11:00am CMS Open House Wild in the Parks: Migration Community Music School Hibernation Exploration South Mountain Reservoir

10/13 | 2:00pm 10/20 | 2:00pm Allentown Halloween Parade 10/25 | 7:30pm Stefano Greco Concert Vienna Boys Choir Hamilton St. Miller Symphony Hall Miller Symphony Hall 10/26 | 9:00am 10/14 | 10:00am 10/25-11/3 | Various Times Halloween Bash Model Fire Prevention Month Into the Woods Car Show Awards Ceremony Empire Theatre, Muhlenberg America On Wheels Scottish Rite Cathedral 10/26 | 7:30pm 10/25 | 6:00pm The Allentown Band: Allentown Trick-or-Treat Night Nosferatu (Dracula) City-Wide Miller Symphony Hall

10/27 | 11:00am Speedway Reunion America On Wheels

10/27 | 1:00pm Halloween Trunk or Treat America On Wheels

10/27 | 3:00pm The Allentown Band: Masterworks Christ Lutheran Church

10/31 | 8:00pm Mark Anthony Opus Tour PPL Center

Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov | 5 November 11/22 | 7:05pm 12/6 | 7:05pm LV Phantoms vs. Charlotte LV Phantoms vs. Hershey 11/1 | 7:05pm PPL Center PPL Center LV Phantoms vs. Wilkes-Barre PPL Center 11/22 | 7:30pm 12/7-12/8 | Various Times The Queen's Cartoonists The Nutcracker 11/2 | 11:00am Miller Symphony Hall Miller Symphony Hall Allentown Veterans Appreciation Month Kickoff 11/23 | 7:05pm 12/7 | 6:00pm Seventh & Hamilton sts LV Phantoms vs. Belleville Tree Lighting & Holiday PPL Center Family Workshop 11/3 | 7:30pm West Park Logic: Confessions of a 11/27 | 7:00pm Dangerous Mind Tour Lights in the Parkway 5K 12/8 | 10:00am PPL Center Lehigh Parkway Ice Scraper Series Lehigh Parkway 11/6 | 7:05pm 11/29-12/29 | Various Times LV Phantoms vs. Wilkes-Barre Holiday Train Exhibit 12/10 | 7:00pm PPL Center America On Wheels Cirque Musica Presents Holiday Wishes 11/7-11/9 | Various Times 11/29 | 5:30pm PPL Center Moving Stories Lights in the Parkway Opens! Baker Theatre, Muhlenberg Lehigh Parkway 12/13-12/22 | Various Times Who's Holiday 11/9 | 10:00am 11/29 | 7:05pm Civic Theatre The Great Pumpkin Run LV Phantoms vs. Wilkes-Barre Fountain Park PPL Center 12/13 | 8:00pm Anuel AA: Emmanuel World Tour 11/9 | 7:05pm 11/30 | 1:00pm PPL Center LV Phantoms vs. Hershey Jingle Bell Trail on Small PPL Center Business Saturday 12/14 | 7:05pm Downtown Allentown LV Phantoms vs. Hartford 11/9-11/10 | Various Times PPL Center All Tchaikovsky: 1812 & More 11/30 | 7:05pm Miller Symphony Hall LV Phantoms vs. Hartford 12/15 | 2:00pm PPL Center CMS Holiday Recital 11/10 | 6:00pm Community Music School We Will Rock You: The Musical PPL Center December 12/15 | 3:00pm Americans We: Tribute to Veterans 11/20-11/24 | Various Times 12/3 | 6:30pm Miller Symphony Hall New Voices/New Visions Five Finger Death Punch PPL Center Play Festival 12/19 | 4:00pm Studio Theatre, Muhlenberg 12/5 | 4:00pm Destination Arts: Third Thursday Downtown Allentown 11/20 | 7:05pm Allentown Tree Lighting Ceremony Grand (PPL) Plaza LV Phantoms vs. Charlotte 12/28 | 7:05pm PPL Center 12/6-12/21 | Various Times LV Phantoms vs. Utica PPL Center 11/21 | 4:00pm Christmas Carole 1944 Civic Theatre Destination Arts: Third Thursday 12/29 | 3:05pm Downtown Allentown LV Phantoms vs. Hershey PPL Center

6 | Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov 12/31 | 10:00pm The Humans Downtown Allentown New Year's Civic Theatre 3/15 | 1:30pm Eve Celebration Seventh & Hamilton sts 2/8-2/9 | Various Times Allentown Movie Classics: The Sound of Cinema St. Patrick's January Miller Symphony Hall Day Parade 1/5 | 10:00am 2/9 | 10:00am Ice Scraper Series West End Ice Scraper Series Lehigh Parkway Lehigh Parkway 1/11 | 7:05pm 2/20 | 4:00pm PV Phantoms vs. Laval Destination Arts: Third Thursday PPL Center Downtown Allentown 1/12 | 3:05pm 2/22 | 2:00pm LV Phantoms vs. Cleveland Go Green: 50th Anniversary PPL Center of Earth Day 1/15 | 7:05pm Miller Symphony Hall LV Phantoms vs. Syracuse PPL Center March 1/16 | 4:00pm 3/1 | 10:00am Destination Arts: Third Thursday Ice Scrapers Series Downtown Allentown Lehigh Parkway

1/17 | 7:05pm 3/7-3/8 | Various Times LV Phantoms vs. Binghamton Beethoven's Pastoral PPL Center Miller Symphony Hall

1/18 | 7:05pm 3/7 | 5:00pm LV Phantoms vs. Rochester St. Patrick's Parade PPL Center Pub Crawl 1/18 | 7:30pm West End Bars Music & Sports Concert 3/13 | 11:45am Miller Symphony Hall St. Patrick's Parade Flag 1/26 | 3:45pm Raising Ceremony Wild in the Parks: Winter Wings City Hall Bird Walk 3/19 | 4:00pm 3/14 | 7:30pm Destination Arts: Third Thursday Trout Creek Park St. Patrick's Parade Downtown Allentown Coronation Celebration February Ag Hall 3/22 | 11:00am 2/2 | 9:30am Wild in the Park: Adventure 3/14 | 12:00pm Superbowl Tailgate 10K With Your Pup Irish Cultural Community Day Lehigh Parkway Trexler Park Ag Hall 2/6-2/8 | Various Times 3/28-3/29 | Various Times 3/15 | 12:15pm Master Choreographers NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey St. Patrick's Day 5K Empire Theatre, Muhlenberg PPL Center West End 2/7-2/23 | Various Times Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov | 7 All City of Allentown parks, picnic groves, fields and pavilions are available on a first come, first serve basis; however, reservations in advance are highly recommended. Popular pavilions book up quickly on weekends, so submit your request early in the year to hold your picnic, baby/ wedding shower, family reunion, or other private party in Allentown’s beautiful parks system.

Pavilion Permits Residents - $75.00 Non-Residents - $150.00 *Proof of residency required for permit. The following pavilions are available for daily reservation from dawn to dusk: (Electricity is not provided. Amplified music is not allowed) *Equipped with ADA compliant tables.

Pavilion Capacity Grills *Rose Garden #1 60 people 1 Double *Rose Garden #2 120 people 1 Double, 2 Singles *Rose Garden #3 45 people 2 Singles Cedar Beach 100 people 2 Doubles Bucky Boyle 100 people 1 Single South Mountain 75 people 2 Singles Canal Park 70 people 2 Singles Jordan Park 50 people 1 Double Keck Park 35 people 1 Single Stevens Park 30 people 0 Percy Ruhe 30 people 0

Field/Court Rentals: The Allentown parks system boasts a number of sport courts and fields available by Park reservation for use for pickup games, organized sport leagues and tournaments. Please reach out to the Parks & Rentals Recreation Office at 610-437-7750 for more information. Rose Garden Weddings: There are no reservations for the Rose Garden. If you arrive and there is another party being & Fees married or photographed, please wait for them to conclude their ceremony before beginning yours. For more information on the Rose Garden, please visit www.allentownpa.gov/parks. Lil-Le-Hi Trout Nursery, 2902 Fish Hatchery Rd. Hours of Operation: 7:00am – Dusk (7 days a week) Park signage may be used for self-guided tours by individuals or groups. Vending machines are available for fish food.

8 | Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov These are Your Parks! Allentown Park Locations Please walk on the grass, smell the flowers, hug the trees, talk to the birds, and sit on the benches… Please Remember To Leave No Trace: • Leash and clean up after your pets • Leave your alcohol at home • Park in designated areas • Obtain a park permit for groups of 25 or more • Vacate all parks and playgrounds at dusk

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Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov | 9 Adult Winter Volleyball League Registration Deadline: City Recreation November 6, 2019 December 2, 2019 – March 2020 Programs 10 Regular Season Games Trexler Middle School For more program information, please contact the Divisions Include: Department of Parks and Recreation at 610-437-7750. Men’s A Men’s BB Visit us on Facebook at Women’s A Women’s BB www.Facebook.com/AllentownParksandRec, or at Entry Fee: $200.00 per team *team entry www.allentownpa.gov/parks and keep up to date fee includes ref fees. Games are typically on all the exciting projects and programs! played on Monday and Tuesdays nights. The championship teams in each division receive t-shirts! Game balls provided and all games are played at Trexler Middle School. The Adult Winter Volleyball League is accepting team registrations. This league provides play for adults whose skillset is anywhere from introductory to advanced. All divisions are bound to “set” you up for a perfect blast of fun! The Trexler Volleyball courts are some of the best in the city. Youth Boys & Girls Winter Basketball League Registration Deadline: Thursday, November 21 Roster Addition Deadline: Monday, December 9 December 9, 2019 – March 2020 Boys & Girls Divisions Include: Minor: 9-10 Cadet: 11-12 Junior: 13-15 This fun and competitive league offers children of all ages the opportunity to improve their basketball skills. Games are typically played one weeknight and every Saturday during the season. Youth Baseball League Check with your local youth organizations beginning in February 2020 to sign up. For organization contact information, please see A-YOUTH on page 11 of this guide.

10 | Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov Queen of the Court Girls Basketball Program October – November 2019 South Mountain Middle School Exact dates and times TBD Female Allentown Residents 5th – 8th grade Are you a girl in 5th through 8th grade interested in playing basketball this fall? Join us for this FREE drop-in program! The Queen of the Court was started in 2009 to get more girls who live in the City of Allentown interested and excited about learning to play the game of basketball. A-YOUTH organizations offer The Queen of the Court Girls Basketball various sports at different program runs for 90 minute sessions twice a week and combines basketball locations throughout skills, drills, and games with motivational the city: guest speakers from all walks of life. The program culminates with the crowning of Allentown A’s a "Most Improved Princess" and a "Queen of the Court". The Queen of the Court 142 S. 5th St. | 484-695-7375 award is given to the girl who works the [email protected] hardest and tries her best during the Allentown Patriots program. 1027 Wyoming St. | 610-439-6078 www.patespark.com Recreation Inclement East Side Memorial Weather Hotline S. Bradford & E. Walnut St. 610-437-6110 The cancellation of programs, due to [email protected] weather conditions, will be determined by the City of Allentown Department of East Side Youth Center Parks and Recreation and/or the 1140 E. Clair St. 610-434-9769 Allentown School District. You may call www.esycallentown.org the Recreation Inclement Weather LCYA Hotline at (610) 437-7750 after 4:30pm 1051 N. 6th St. 610-434-5885 on weekdays and after 8:00am on [email protected] weekends for cancellation information. Midway Manor E. Highland & N. Tacoma St. 610-533-8278 [email protected] Mountainville Memorial Association 1814 S. 5th St. 610-570-4312 [email protected] West End Youth Organization 848 N. 20th St. 610-434-6778 [email protected]

Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov | 11 Look for these upcoming 2020 events!

9th Annual Kids Gone Fishin’ Saturday, April 18 | Daddona Lake and Terrace Fishing contest for children ages 15 & under. Prizes and more. Reserve early, spots are limited. Donation: $5.00/child. Be sure to check out the 2020 Spring/ Have an Summer Adventure Allentown guide for more information! idea for a 5th Annual Cedar Sports Day program in Friday, June 26 | 10:00am – 3:00pm Cedar Beach Park our parks? A variety of sports for children ages 7 to 15 We welcome new ideas, programs and events. 9th Annual Allentown Woofstock Contact 610-437-7757 TBD to set up a meeting. Enjoy a party for your pooch! A fun family- and dog-friendly event includes exhibitors, children’s activities, doggie games, great food, great music and more. “Like” Us on Social Media

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12 | Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov Check out our website in 2020 for these upcoming annual programs:

Summer Concert Series Movies in the Park Series Fun & Fishing in the Park Allentown Adventure Camp Summer Playground Program Pitch, Hit & Run and Jr. Home Run Derby Saturday in the Park Concert Series

7th Annual Allentown Cherry Blossom Festival/International Tai Chi and Qigong Day TBD Cedar Beach/Cedar Creek Parkway | 10:00am – 5:00pm Enjoy the vista of blooming cherry trees along Ott Street while exercising mind & body via tai chi. Then enjoy the exhibitor booths, diverse music and foods, arts & cultural demonstrations and a myriad of children’s crafts and other activities.

Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov | 13 Learn to Swim Program All lessons are taught by American Red Cross Lifeguards Aquatics at ratios of 1:4 or 1:6 depending on the level. Space is limited PURCHASE YOUR SEASON and registration is required. PASSES EARLY! *Season Pass Sales - On Please visit Locations Sale January 2, 2020* www.allentownpa.gov/pools for specific class offerings. Resident Season Passes Cedar Beach Pool Ages (4-59)...... $75.00 Resident Rate: $50.00 101 N. Ott St. Senior (60+)...... $25.00 Non-Resident Rate: $100.00 Irving Pool American Red Cross 701 N. Irving St. Veterans/Active Military ...... $25.00 Lifeguarding Classes Mack Pool 1901 Mack Blvd. Family Pass...... $200.00 Interested in becoming a lifeguard? Description – Up to 4 individuals, Benefits include resume building, Jordan Pool fast-paced working environment, additional individuals may be 201 N. 6th St. team-oriented job, and interacting added for $25.00 each. Bucky Boyle Spray Park with a variety of people while 10 Pump Place Passes can be purchased working outside. The City of Old Fairgrounds Spray Park at the Recreation Office Allentown Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of 5th St. between Liberty prior to pools opening. American Red Cross Lifeguarding & Gordon Sts. Non-Resident Season Passes Classes. Participants must be 15 Individual (4-59)...... $150.00 years of age and able to complete the following pre-requisite skills: Senior (60+)...... $50.00 - Complete blended learning For information regarding pool Veterans/Active Military...... $50.00 video segments schedules, admission rates, and Family Pass...... $400.00 - Swim 300 continuous yards Description – Up to 4 individuals, programs, please call the City of - Tread Water for 2 minutes additional individuals may be Allentown Recreation Office at added for $50.00 each. - Complete a timed 10lb brick retrieval from 12 feet of water 610-437-7750 or visit Daycare Season Passes Resident Rate:...... $150.00 www.allentownpa.gov/pools Are you a daycare looking for swimming options for your students this Non-Resident Rate:...... $250.00 or email Colleen.Corcoran@ summer? Do you run a daycare and Proof of Allentown Residency allentownpa.gov. All pools are looking to get your staff American Required via a photo ID to receive and spray parks are open Red Cross Lifeguard Certified? Residency Rates. seasonally from 12:00pm until The City of Allentown Parks and Recreation Department offers group 7:00pm, weather permitting. rate season passes and runs ARC Lifeguarding Classes for local daycares. Proof of Allentown Residency is NOW HIRING! WE WANT YOU! required via a The City of Allentown Parks and Recreation Department is hiring photo ID to receive cashiers and lifeguards for Summer of 2020 Employment! Residency Rates. Interested Applicants should apply at: www.allentownpa.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Openings

14 | Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov Wildlands Conservancy The City of Allentown, in partnership with Wildlands Conservancy, proudly presents our outdoor programs: Bike & Boat Adventures 2019 Lehigh River – Public Trips Explore the Lehigh River corridor in canoes and on bikes with Wildlands Conservancy’s Bike and Boat Adventures! All equipment is provided, and all trips include beginning instruction and are led by our professional guides and naturalists. Trips are easy, fun and focus on the unique ecosystem and the fascinating history that surrounds the Lehigh River. Trips explore different sections of the river so you can do more than one trip. Some trips are canoe only and others involve both biking and canoeing. Everyone must pre-register. Space is limited, contact us today!

Fall Foliage Paddle Saturday, October 12 | 10:00am – 2:00pm Canal Park | $35 per person

Wild in the Parks Winter Wings Bird Walk Sunday, January 26 All programs are FREE of charge 3:45pm – 4:45pm Join our naturalist for habitat Trout Creek Park and wildlife expeditions in Ages 6 & up Allentown’s beautiful parks.

Together we’ll explore ecosystems Adventure With Your while enjoying nature-based Pup Dog Walk recreational activities, for FREE. Sunday, March 22

11:00am – 12:00pm Migration Hibernation Trexler Park Exploration 3701 Orchid Place Sunday, October 20 Emmaus, PA 18049 11:00am – 12:00pm 610-965-4397 South Mountain Reservoir www.wildlandspa.org Ages 8 & up

Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov | 15 3400 Tilghman St. 610-395-9926 610-395-5108 www.allentowngolf.org (book your tee-times online!)

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16 | Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov The driving range is open all year and is self-serve for your convenience. Jack’s Slice offers a variety of food and beverage options, conveniently located off the 1st tee!

It would be hard for any Weekends - 11:00 am to 2:00pm Club rentals public golf course in eastern 18 holes riding...... $53.00 Callaway Rental Sets PA to beat the conditions 18 holes walking...... $37.00 18 holes...... $25.00 at Allentown Municipal. 9 holes...... $15.00 The maintenance crew Weekends - After 2:00 pm has stepped up again 18 holes riding...... $41.00 Lighted Driving Range to provide outstanding 18 holes walking...... $25.00 playing conditions. Hours: 7:00am – 11:00pm (weather permitting) With five sets of tees, the Weekdays $7.00 – Medium Bucket (35 balls) course offers golfers of 18 holes...... $25.00 $9.00 – Large Bucket (70 balls) all ages and abilities an 9 holes...... $21.00 opportunity to enjoy a $12.00 – Jumbo Bucket (105 balls) classic parkland golf course. $3 Senior discount weekdays We are always improving $3 Residents discounts Winter Driving Range Hours: the layout to make it more with resident card 8:00am - 7:00pm enjoyable. Allentown (weather permitting) Municipal offers a full Winter Golf - service pro shop. The AMGC (November 1 - February 28) Player card is a must have Weekdays...... $18.00 for the season. It offers discounts on your upcoming Weekends...... $20.00 play. Stop by the pro shop to Cart Rentals sign up. 18 holes (per person)...... $16.00 9 holes (per person)...... $8.00 Rates (March 1 to October 31) Pull Carts $2.00 for 9 holes Weekends - Before 11:00 am and $4.00 for 18 holes. 18 holes riding...... $53.00 18 holes walking...... $45.00

Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov | 17 Lights In The Parkway

November 29- December 28, 2019 | Wednesday – Sundays through December 10 Open nightly from December 11 – 28 5:30pm-10:00pm | Closed Christmas Day | www.lightsintheparkway.com Experience Lights in the Parkway! This spectacular drive-through light display transforms more than a mile of one of Allentown’s most beautiful parks, Lehigh Parkway, into a winter wonderland. Enjoy whimsical light displays and familiar characters. Featuring hundreds of thousands of brilliant lights, this attraction will brighten your holiday season. Visitors will experience twinkling lights and animated holiday scenes while listening to holiday music favorites. “Lights” has become an annual tradition for many throughout the Lehigh Valley and beyond. Lights in the Parkway is fun for all ages.

18 | Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov Gift barn: Admission prices After your tour through the (on site, at the door cash or spectacular display be sure to credit card sales): visit the Lights in the Parkway Gift Cars...... $15.00 Additional Barn to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, Commercial Van, Minibus, popcorn, bakery items and other Events Limo (vehicles that refreshments. Open from seat 9-24 people)...... $25.00 5:30-10:00pm, the Gift Barn features Lights in the Parkway 5K a wide variety of vendors with Buses (seat 25+ people)...... $45.00 Wednesday, November 27 holiday crafts and gifts for all your 7:00pm shopping needs. Pictures with Santa A beautiful run through are available at the Gift Barn nightly! the lights. Visit Tickets: www.runlehighvalley.com Since the admission price for to register today! Lights in the Parkway is per vehicle Paws in the Parkway rather than per person, it is one Tuesdays, December 3 & 10 of the most economical types of 7:00pm holiday entertainment. Visit our Enjoy a walk through the lights website for the link to purchase with your canine companion. your tickets in advance. Advanced Visit www.runlehighvalley.com ticket sales using a credit card to register today! saves you money! Tickets purchased online in advance are only $12.00 for cars and $22.00 for vans. Become A Sponsor: Extensive Marketing Exposure Give Back to Lights in the Parkway is now in the Community its 23rd shining season. It has A portion of proceeds from become a symbol of community Lights in the Parkway spirit that burns brightly as benefits non-profit, volunteer it draws hundreds of local organizations based in volunteers and thousands of the city of Allentown. visitors. Each year between 16,000 – 18,000 cars visit the display. Contact Christy. [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities.

Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov | 19 Completed Projects The Urban Greenway: The Urban Greenway is a two- mile fitness loop, marked by footprints of MeLVin, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms mascot, as well as colorful markers and signage, and artistic benches designed by Allentown School District students. The Urban Greenway was created to encourage and support healthy and active lifestyles, and aimed to connect downtown Allentown with its lush parks and greenspaces. Hamilton Connector: This gateway from Hamilton Street to the city’s downtown arts district opened in August. The $1.4 million project includes public art features, performance platforms, new stairways, lighted podiums, new step-style seating and a well- lit welcoming area all cohesively designed with uniform paving and railings. The adjacent parking deck bears a coordinating mural painted on its back wall. The project was funded by ANIZDA, in partnership with the City of Allentown and City Center Investment Corp and continues an effort to connect Hamilton Street to the Arts Walk and enhance the pedestrian experience of downtown Allentown. Parking Kiosks: Enhancing & Through funding from ANIZDA and the Allentown Parking Authority a project is underway Building Our to replace traditional parking meters with electronic parking kiosks, which accept cash, credit Allentown or debit cards, or can be accessed using a Mobile Now App on a Hamilton Connector Murals smartphone. The new kiosks

20 | Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov Heart of Downtown Allentown Queen Mural

Parking Bogert's Bridge Kiosks

are being installed along various also installed along the Hamilton $80,000 grant obtained previously streets in downtown Allentown, Connector as part of the project. from the Pennsylvania Historical and have operating video screens and Museum Commission. The with instructions, special event Upcoming Projects total project cost is estimated notices, and hours of operation. Bogert’s Bridge: at just more than $2 million. Public Artwork Installations: The city was awarded a $750,000 New murals were installed along the Redevelopment Assistance Hamilton Connector, the Allentown Capital Program grant for the Arts Walk, and along Hall Street rehabilitation of Bogert’s Bridge this summer. Two sculptures were in Lehigh Parkway. It joins an

Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov | 21 THANK YOU ALLENTOWN! With the community's collaboration and support, Allentown Vision 2030 engaged...

Over 500 community Thousands of voices in And hundreds of people members at our our community surveys. at our Community Allentown Vision 2030 Engagement Hub! Community Meetings. Your voices and ideas created the next 10-year plan that will guide how Allentown will grow and change!

Allentown Vision 2030 is our city's roadmap to building a vibrant, prosperous, and equitable future for ALL! Read the Allentown Vision 2030 plan and learn how YOU can be part of IMPLEMENTATION at www.AllentownVision2030.org

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22 | Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov | 23 Health, Hunger & Harvest Million Clicks for Million Hearts! Since the launch of Allentown’s Million Clicks for Million Hearts walking program in April 2016, more than 2,960 members have registered as “Millionaires,” have received key-tabs, and have been clicking in at the ten walking paths around Allentown that have JobClocks (see list below). So far, participants have logged more than 125,000 clicks. We encourage everyone to get out there and keep clicking! Remember, each month three participant’s names are drawn for prizes. The more you click, the more chances you have to win! To join the Million Clicks for Million Hearts walking program, register online at www.allentownpa.gov/millionhearts; call the Allentown Health Bureau at 610-437-7581, or email [email protected]. Once registered, you will receive a free key-tab.

The ten locations throughout the city where “click-in” stations are available:

LifeTrail in Cedar Creek Parkway: Lehigh Parkway: Trail across from pavilions— Near Covered Bridge— enter on Honochick Drive off Fish Hatchery Road

Trexler Park: Stevens Park: Main trail entrance near pond— Corner of Tilghman and enter on Springhouse Rd Park streets

Andre Reed Park: West Park: Near Andre Reed Kiosk by the band shell— Park sign— on Irving Street near Turner Street

The Hamilton Mile: Jordan Park: PPL Plaza— Near trail across from Hamilton & 9th streets basketball courts

Lehigh Parkway: Roosevelt Park: Near Robin Hood Bridge — S. Filmore Street by the enter through 15th Street basketball court parking lot

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24 | Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov Allentown Community Gardens Allentown has 16 community and school gardens, some of which are located right in our park system. Gardens create opportunity for recreation, exercise, therapy, and education. Check out the list below. Do you have a community garden? Let the Allentown Community Garden Coalition know at 610-437-7581 ext. 7131.

Chestnut St. Community Garden Schools Gardens Franklin Park Community Garden McKinley Elementary School The Neighborhood Center Children’s Garden South Mountain Middle School Jordan Heights Community Garden Roosevelt Elementary School Muhlenberg College Community Garden Ritter Elementary School Nuestro El Jardin de la Promisa Jefferson Elementary School Casa Guadalupe Children’s Garden Lehigh Parkway Elementary School Allentown Rescue Mission’s Garden of Hope Community Bike Works Garden Boys and Girls Club, Teen Center

Free Meals for Kids! The city of Allentown partners with community organizations to offer free meals for Allentown children ages 18 & under:

Firehouse Fridays operates each Friday from 3:00pm - 4:00pm at Hibernia Fire Station, located at Ridge Avenue & Tilghman Street.

Greater LV YMCA offers free meals Monday - Friday from 4:00pm - 5:00pm at their 15th Street site.

Dates and times of meal offerings vary by site. For more information, call the Allentown Health Bureau at 610-437-7581 ext. 7131 or visit the Lehigh Valley Food Policy Council website at www.lvfpc.org for the full listing of locations, dates and times in the Lehigh Valley.

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In addition to providing emergency medical services to the residents and visitors of Allentown, our paramedics provide important community outreach and education. Since 2016, Allentown EMS has partnered in a regional initiative to provide CPR education in the community. In 2019 alone, the department educated over 400 people and provided hundreds of CPR Anywhere kits from the American Heart Association. These kits include a bilingual video and an inflatable mini-manikin that can be used to educate an entire family in the comfort of their own home. Please contact Allentown EMS if you have an opportunity for providing CPR and community education outreach at an event. New for 2019, Allentown EMS added the Stryker Power Pro cot and Power Load system. In addition to improving patient comfort and safety, this system reduces the physical demands on our paramedics and helps eliminate lifting injuries. This state- of-the-art system provides the safest and most secure ride available in the industry, allowing Allentown paramedics to continue to enhance the level of service and care they provide to Allentown residents.

26 | Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov Allentown Police Department The APD is committed to working closely with community stakeholders and law enforcement partners to effectively ensure the safety and quality of life of the citizens and visitors of Allentown. Visit Facebook.com/AllentownPolice for more specific dates and times of all of APD’s community outreach and programs: Coffee with a Cop This comprehensive outreach program initiates contact between police officers and today’s citizens, creating a positive, memorable interaction while enjoying a good cup of coffee. Shop with a Cop December 2019 Members of the Allentown Police Department help brighten the holiday season with Allentown youth and their families. Christmas Tree Throw for Charity December 2019 Help Fight Crime! The Allentown Police Department competes in Harry’s U-Pull-It and Custom Diesel’s Christmas tree throw for charity. Send anonymous tips to the Allentown Police Department through Tip411. Text APD PAL Youth Basketball Program keyword TIPAPD to 847411, add a space, January – March 2020 type in your tip information, and hit send. Allentown School District elementary school teams square Download the AllentownPD App off for an action packed basketball season. for iPhone or Android. Allentown Fire Department The Allentown Fire Department (AFD) consists of 122 firefighters manning six fire stations with seven engines and one ladder trucks. In 2018, the AFD responded to 9,930 calls for assistance in the City of Allentown. All Department members train extensively to ensure that our citizens have a safe place to live and work. The Allentown Fire Department upgraded its fleet in 2019 by adding the following new vehicles to further enhance the coverage and safety of firefighters and Allentown residents they serve.

Engine 4 Pumper Truck – Center City Engine 9 Rescue Engine – Center City Engine 11 Rescue Engine – South Side Hazmat Truck – Citywide October 14 | 10:00am AFD Special Teams Fire Prevention Month Arson K-9 Unit Bomb Squad Awards Ceremony Haz-Mat Response Team Technical Rescue Scottish Rite Underwater Rescue & Recovery Cathedral

Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov | 27 Allentown boasts a rich multicultural identity, with more than 15 languages spoken widely in the city, a broad range of vibrant restaurants serving ethnic food, and several active India Heritage Festival cultural community groups. Featuring Bollywood style Along with many annual flag- performances, authentic artwork raising ceremonies at City Hall, and jewelry, yoga sessions and Allentown hosts a variety of a variety of vendors and music cultural events. Here’s a peek at celebrating Indian culture, this how we celebrate and embrace event is typically held during August our Allentown culture each year! in the Allentown Arts Park. St. Patrick’s Parade & Puerto Rican Parade & Festival Associated Events This annual parade in July begins Annual event series includes a on Hamilton Street and showcases pub crawl in Allentown’s West the spirit of Puerto Rican culture End, a family-friendly Irish and pride through city streets, Community Celebration as well culminating in a musical festival as a Coronation Celebration at with ethnic food and dance. the Allentown Fairgrounds, and a Festival Dominicano 5K Race and Parade, surrounding Featuring music, food, and St. Patrick’s Day in March. entertainment, this festival Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates many different Held in April each year, this event aspects of the Dominican culture features a variety of vendors related each year in late August. to Asian culture, and raises funds International Cultural Festival to support the beautiful “Cherry This event has a broad range of Blossom Row” of trees along Ott international food and craft vendors Street in Cedar Beach Park. and performances and is held in the Roasting Ears of Corn Festival Allentown Arts Park each September. This two-day event is held in August West End World of Food Festival at the Museum of Indian Culture and A range of diverse food offerings surrounding areas of Lehigh Parkway from food trucks and vendors and features a large variety of Native lines 19th Street in Allentown’s American crafters and vendors, West End for this September in addition to musical and dance festival, which also includes a performances and youth activities. lively entertainment lineup.

28 | Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov America On Wheels Museum 5 N. Front St. 610-432-4200 x11 Museums www.americaonwheels.org

Halloween Bash Model Car Show Saturday, October 26 9:00am – 3:00pm Halloween Trunk or Treat Sunday, October 27 1:00pm – 3:00pm Dorney Park & Mahoning Valley Speedway Reunion Sunday, October 27 11:00am – 3:00pm Holiday Train Exhibit November 29 – December 29, 2019 Dates & Times Vary See museum website for more details

DaVinci Science Center 3145 Hamilton Blvd. 484-664-1002 www.davincisciencecenter.org

Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum 432 W. Walnut St. 610-435-1074 www.lehighvalleyheritagemuseum.org

Liberty Bell Museum of Allentown 622 W. Hamilton St. 610-435-4232 www.libertybellmuseum.org

Allentown Art Museum of the Lehigh Valley 31 N. 5th St. | 610-432-4333 | www.allentownartmuseum.org Museum of Indian Culture 2825 Fish Hatchery Rd. Destination Arts: Third Thursdays 610-797-2121 4:00pm – 8:00pm www.museumofindianculture.org

Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov | 29 AllentownArts The Allentown Band 1904 W. Greenleaf St. 610-737-6504 www.allentownband.com Nosferatu (Dracula) Silent Film Saturday, October 26 7:30pm Miller Symphony Hall Masterworks Sunday, October 27 3:00pm Christ Lutheran Church Americans We Tribute to Veterans Sunday, December 15 3:00pm Miller Symphony Hall Allentown Public Theatre 953 W. Turner St. 888-895-5645 www.AllentownPublicTheatre.com Allentown Symphony Orchestra 23 N. 6th St. 610-432-6715 (box office) www.millersymphonyhall.org

30 | Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov Civic Theatre of Allentown Muhlenberg College Theatre PA Sinfonia Orchestra 527 N. 19 St. & Dance 1524 W. Linden St. 610-433-8903 2400 Chew St. 610-434-7811 www.civictheatre.com 484-664-3333 www.PASinfonia.org Sunset Boulevard muhlenberg.edu/smt Repertory Dance Theatre October 11 – 27, 2019 Into the Woods 1402 Linden St. Christmas Carole 1944 October 25 – November 3, 2019 610-965-6216 December 6 – 21, 2019 Dates & Times Vary www.repertorydance.org Empie Theatre Who’s Holiday The Baum School of Art December 13 – 22, 2019 Moving Stories 510 Linden St. November 7 – 9, 2019 610-433-0032 The Humans Dates & Times Vary www.baumschool.org February 7 – 23, 2020 Baker Theatre Youth Education in the Arts Dates & times vary for each New Voices/New Visions 601 W. Hamilton St. performance. Please see Play Festival 610-821-0345 ext. 125 website for full details. November 20 – 24, 2019 www.yea.org Community Music School Dates & Times Vary 1544 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown, Studio Theatre PA 18102 Master Choreographers 610-435-7725 February 6 – 8, 2020 www.cmslv.org Dates & Time Vary Open House Empie Theatre Sunday, October 13 1:00pm – 4:00pm Holiday Recital The Alternative Gallery Sunday, December 15 707 N. 4th St. Suite 103 • Allentown PA 18102 2:00pm 610-462-3282 • www.TheAlternativeGallery.com Faculty-Student Recital Allentown ArtsFest Sunday, March 1 September 27 – 29, 2019 • Times vary •Cedar Beach Park 2:00pm

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Partners Allentown YMCA 425 S. 15th St. 610-351-9622 www.gv-ymca.org/branches/ allentown-ymca/

Allentown Youth Soccer Club P.O. Box 4071 Allentown, PA 18105 484-358-3697 www.allentownyouthsoccer.org

Allentown YWCA 1101 W. Hamilton St. 610-871-5060 www.facebook.com/YWCAAllentown/

Community Bike Works 235 N. Madison St. 610-434-1140 www.communitybikeworks.org

Girls on the Run Lehigh Valley 798 Hausman Rd. 610-682-1446 www.gotrlehighvalley.org

JCC of the Lehigh Valley 702 N. 22nd St. 610-435-3571 www.lvjcc.org

Lehigh Valley Active Life 1633 W. Elm St. 610-437-3700 www.lvactivelife.org

32 | Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov Neighborhood Groups There are various neighborhood groups throughout the city, many of which hold regularly meetings to discuss issues and how to better serve their neighborhood and residents. At time of print, this list was being updated. Please visit allentownpa.gov/ neighborhoods for an updated, complete list.

500 Block of W. Tilghman St.

6th Ward Community Group

8th Ward Neighborhood Group

10th Ward North

East Allentown Rittersville Neighborhood Association (EARN) Lehigh Valley Road Runners Ptarmigan Ski Club Library Area Neighborhood P.O. Box 592 Allentown, PA 18105 1519 Greenleaf St. Association (LANA) 610-597-6350 (for membership meetings) www.lvrr.org 484-809-4102 Midway Manor Community Association Ice Scraper Series www.ptarmiganskiclub.org Sundays, December 8, Membership Meetings Mountainville 30 Community Watch January 5, February 9, & March 1 Dates & Times Vary Muhlenberg Area Community Watch 10:00am Knights of Columbus Lehigh Parkway Overlook Park

Superbowl 10K West Park Civic Association Old Allentown Preservation Sunday, February 2 1634 W. Turner St. Association (OAPA) 9:30am 610-737-7132 Lehigh Parkway Old Fairgrounds Neighborhood http://westpark-ca.org Association of Jordan Heights

The Neighborhood Center Raub Area Community Watch 435 N. Seventh St. Rose Garden Neighborhood 610-434-5799 Association (RGNA) www.theneighborhoodcenterallentown.com Riverbend Community Group

West End Alliance

West Park Civic Association

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Hamilton Street 10th Street to 5th Street With more than $1 billion in new and planned development, Hamilton Street is the pinnacle of Allentown’s shopping and retail districts. Featuring a mix of established retailers alongside pop-up shops and the latest trends in urban lifestyle, Downtown Allentown is the cultural and commercial heart of the Lehigh Valley! The district is overseen by the Downtown Allentown Business Alliance, an association made up of entrepreneurs, retailers, restauranteurs, employers, artists and other community leaders who help make the city’s exciting urban vibe happen. Check out www.downtownallentown.org for more of our amazing events and activities going year-round.

Seventh Street Seventh Street from Tilghman Street to Hamilton Street Diversity abounds in the Seventh Street district, with shops, restaurants and businesses reflecting a vibrant blend of cultures and countries. With the Main Street Program’s award-winning historical façade restoration on many of the beautiful old buildings, Seventh Street has been attracting new businesses at a rapidly increasing rate.

West End Theatre District 19th Street from Liberty Street to Tilghman Street Allentown’s West End Theatre District is home to eclectic boutiques, diverse restaurants and of course Civic Theatre of Allentown, an historic Art Deco theater featuring fabulous entertainment year-round. Dating back nearly 100 years, Civic Theater of Allentown serves as the epicenter and the heart and soul of the district. More than 150 businesses and shops comprise the district stretching from 17th to 22nd streets and Liberty to Washington streets. And the neighborhood is adjacent to Allentown institutions like the Fairgrounds Farmers Market, Muhlenberg College, Lehigh Valley Hospital and Phoebe Home. The West End Theatre District is overseen by the West End Alliance, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the development of the neighborhood.

Notable Business Corridors South 4th Street • Lehigh Street • Tilghman Street • Union Boulevard • Hanover Avenue

34 | Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov Allentown Veterans Appreciation Month

Allentown Veterans Appreciation Month is an initiative that honors our Allentown veterans through multiple events held during November, as well as developing an overall calendar of November events held by other veteran-serving non-profit organizations in Allentown. Our goal with these events is to connect veterans and their families with opportunities for camaraderie, connection, and resources available to them, as well as to fundraise to establish a mini-grant program that will serve programs for Allentown veterans year-round. Banners will be hung across the city honoring specific veterans. If you know a local business or organization interested in sponsoring one of these banners, please email [email protected] or call 610-841-3506.

Calendar of Events Brunches & Services Honoring Veterans Red, White & Blue Night Sunday, November 3 Friday, November 1 | 6 – 10pm Various Times Participating businesses offer a special discount and restaurant Additional Events specials on Friday evening LV Phantoms: Military throughout the city. Appreciation Night Kickoff Event Wednesday, November 6 | 7:05pm Saturday, November 2 | 11am – 4pm Great Pumpkin Run A variety of veteran-serving Saturday, November 9 | 8am – 12pm organizations and resources, (proceeds benefit Allentown Veterans music, food, entertainment, a Appreciation Month) static military vehicles display, and A 5K race through downtown Allentown, a flag raising ceremony at Seventh starting and ending at Fountain Park, & Hamilton Street in Allentown, with a portion of proceeds benefitting surrounding the Soldiers & Allentown Veterans Appreciation Month. Sailors Monument. To add your event to our calendar, please contact [email protected] or call 610-841-3506.

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