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To Benefit: The Reach Out and Read Program at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pediatric Clinic, 17th & Chew Sts.

From the producer of New York's original "Rock & Roll Revival Show" comes an evening of some of the greatest and most nostalgic bands in recording history Richard Nader's Original Doo Wop Reunion Concert will appear at the State Theatre in Easton on Saturday, October 9th for two shows: 5 PM & 8:30 PM.

Tickets for Doo Wop Reunion Concert are $31.50 & $26 and can be obtained by visiting the State Theatre Box Office, 453 Northampton Street, Easton, by calling 1-800-999-STATE (610-252-3132) or the 24-hour credit card hotline (610) 991-STATE (7828), or via the internet at www.statetheatre.org. The show is sponsored by Oldies 1470 WKAP

GALAXY OF STARS XVIII TALENT SHOWCASE SHOW DATE: OCT. 9TH, 2004 SHOW PLACE: THE ICE HOUSE (Bethlehem, PA) SHOW TIME: 6PM

JUNIOR & SENIOR CONTESTANTS COMPETING FOR: 1ST PLACE - $350.00, 2ND PLACE - $200.00, 3RD PLACE - $100.00 ADMISSION: $12.00 (ADVANCE) $14.00 (DOOR)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 610-434-9327

On Sunday October 10th, Gospel Brunch will have live performances by your favorite local artist! Place: Elliot's American Grille (Next to Apollo Grille) 81 West Broad Street, Bethlehem PA. 12:30-3:00pm Reservations Requested.

Call (610) 997-8680 parking available on the deck around the corner. Up to 2 hours parking validated thru the restaurant. Pricing $20 Adults, $10 Children.

"Grants for Community Service Projects on Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Grants

Your Schools - October 8th, 2004 /04

• Northampton Community College
• Team PA Career Link
• Lehigh County Senior Center
• State Theatre Center for the Arts

• Allentown Art Museum Events Oct-Dec 2004

OP- ED COLUMNIST Protect the Vote By BOB HERBERT Published: September 13, 2004

ARTICLES OF INTEREST Philanthropy among minority groups in New York varies along generational lines, with those born after the mid-1960s more likely than older donors to give money to programs focusing on educational opportunities rather than organizations specifically targeting their own racial or ethnic community, according to a study.:

G.W.C.Y.L. is a Christian support group for recovering alcoholics and addicts. We share our experience, strength and hope with one another to help solve our common problem and to enhance our personal relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We use God's Word and the Twelve Steps of Recovery, believing that Scripture and the Twelve Steps are important healing tools. If we regularly apply these tools to our lives, we open ourselves to God's healing love and grace.

Monday Nights 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Greater Shiloh Church The Enrichment Center Easton, PA

Thursday Nights 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. St. Paul's Lutheran Church 8th * Walnut Street Allentown, PA

On Monday, October 25, 2004,at 6:00pm, there will be a report of the Nominating Committee, receipt of Nominations by Petition, and the election of the Election Supervisory Committee.

All members whose memberships are current as of 180 days prior to the meeting may be nominated for an office or as an at-large member of the Executive Committee. In order to sign a nominating petition, or be elected to the Election Supervisory Committee, a member must be current as of 30 days prior to this meeting.

On Monday, November 22, 2004, the election of officers and at-large members of the Executive Committee will take place. Polls will open from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. In order to vote in a Branch election, one must be a member in good standing of the Branch, that's 30 days prior to election. A form of identification is required.

Public Enemy with Living Colour. At the Electric Factory Philadelphia, PA Wednesday, October 20 at 8:30 PM.

Includes shoes and 1 ticket to be entered into a raffle for a Bowling Ball.

Call for more information: Sis Lisa Roberts 610-351- 2778, Mary Hollie 610-770-1411 Pam Riddick- 610 841-4407

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