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I'd like to welcome the Living Stone Fellowship church to the network! You can read about their upcoming Special Service on June 6th.

Well, the 'technology gremlins' got me last edition (LV BNN #139 Tuesday May 3rd). I tried to incorporate my newest electronic tool in the e-letter, the Mini Poll. Unfortunately, some people could view it, but some people could not. We'll try it again later once I work out the bugs.

The next few weeks are packed with an array of community cultural and social events. Summer is here! Take the time to indulge yourself and appreciate the many activities arranged by our network partners! Remember, tell a neighbor, tell a friend and be sure to let them know, you saw it in LV BNN!!

Support the organizations and businesses that support LV BNN. Enjoy this Edition.

Kevin Easterling

Founder & Publisher Lehigh Valley Black News Network

Linda Eastman McCartney (1941-1998) covered the American music scene first as house photographer at New York City's Fillmore East concert hall, and then as the pioneering photographer for the start-up publication Rolling Stone. McCartney's spontaneous photographs of such musical greats such as The Beatles, Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones, Ray Charles, Jimi Hendrix, and Janis Joplin capture not only her subjects' personalities, but the flavor of an entire era. Special exhibition admission: Free M, $4 NM Opening party June 4: Free M, $10 NM Call 610-432-4333 x29 to RSVP by June 2 Major support for this exhibition is provided by the Harry C. Trexler Trust. It was organized with permission of the Estate of Linda McCartney.

Come have your car washed and while you wait have a Fish, Chicken Sandwich $ 4.00 or Sausage Sandwich $ 2.00

Cash Washed $ 5.00 Out Side Only

Bob Tolerson & Billy Eggleston, Michael O. Young, Sr. Exalted Ruler, Chairpersons

(4) Wings, Fries, Coleslaw & Roll $6.00

Sponsored By Lehigh Temple No. 930 I.B.P.O. ELKS of the W. Willette F. Walker, Daughter Ruler 610-691-9118

Theatre Outlet premieres urban choreopoem by Harlem playwright Lisa McCree. Sex in the inner-city is the subject of Lisa McCree's provocative comedy about self-acceptance in a world of rejection. Through spoken word, music and dance, McCree captures the pain, strength and hope of women living in urban America with lyricism, honesty and humor. World Premiere.

Parental Advisory: And My Name Ain't Peaches contains adult language and themes - recommended for mature audiences.

Theatre Outlet subscribers call 610-820-9440 to place reservations. For more information on talk- backs, poetry slams and the artists, visit www.theatreoutlet.org.

For tickets, contact SmartTix at www.smarttix.com or call 1-877-238-5596 to order by phone.

Announcements: Saturday, May 21, 2005 The Prayer Warriors of Greater Shiloh Church presents Energizing My Prayer Life - "Finding Powerful New Levels of Intimacy with God" - Prayer Conference 2005 - 9:30 AM-5:00PM - Free admission - Lunch will be available for $5.00pp Keynote Speaker: Dr. Joan Sanders, Apostle, El-Bethel Prayer Tabernacle, Baltimore, MD Additional Speakers: � Pastor Shirley Maxwell, Fellow Laborers of Love Christian Center, Bronx, NY � Pastor Charles Olmeda, Third Day Worship Center, Allentown, PA

Woman of Excellence Presents Hidden Treasures Stop by and experience Hidden Treasures! Enjoy guilt- free shopping, never-ending sales, and a variety of clothing, accessories, housewares, and much more. Someone will always serve you with a smile. Shop till' you drop at Hidden Treasure Thrift Store. Located at 416 Canal Street in Easton, PA. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Donations welcome. For more information call 610.438.4115.

Saturday June 4, Pig Roast, Fish, Chicken and Vendors starting 10 am to 5pm

Sunday June 5th 8 am and 11 am Church Service

Directions: Route 309 at Northwestern High School. Turn onto Long Court and continue for � mile to intersection of Long Court and Flint Hill Road. Church on right.

Everyone Welcome!

Wine and Cheese...Evening of Jazz Saturday, June 4, 2005 Freemansburg Fire Hall 600 Monroe & Cambria Streets Freemansburg, PA 18017 Time: 7:00 p.m. - Donation: $25.00

Contacts: Ramona Hollie Major 610-868-6594 [email protected] Shirley A. Parks 610-691-6768 [email protected] Thank you, Shirley A. Parks

WALK AROUND THE BLOCK YARD SALE COME FIND A TREASURE WOMEN UNLIMITED, INC. SCHOLARSHIP FUND RAISER JUNE 4, 2005 7 AM - 2pm (RAIN DATE JUNE 5TH)

2800 BLOCK OF FAIRVIEW STREET (OFF W.HAMILTON ST - BEHIND WACOVIA)

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 Shiloh Enrichment Center 548 Canal Street Easton, PA

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

For more information, call (610) 252-5640 or 610) 653-9494. Announcements:

One World Theatre, a new community theatre group dedicated to creating greater diversity in the performing arts of the Lehigh Valley, is currently accepting headshot and resume submissions for its upcoming production of "The Crucible" to take place in Bethlehem, PA at the Ice House.

Looking for Males & Females (age 30 & up), Girls (age 16-18). Minorities are STRONGLY encouraged to submit as we hope to have a multi-ethnic cast in line with the group's mission.

Please send submissions ASAP via email to [email protected] or by regular mail to: One World Theatre, P.O. Box 3075, Bethlehem, PA 18017. For more information, please visit us on the web at www.oneworldtheatre.us, or contact Pratima at 610-954-9654.

Celebrate the spirit of music at Musikfest 2005, Aug. 5-14 in historic downtown Bethlehem. The festival, which features 10 days of music, food and fun, offers something for everyone. This year's event includes performances by Donna Summer, legendary blues-rocker George Thorogood, jazz drummer T.S. Monk, a cappella sensations Naturally 7, famed doo-wop group The Platters, pianist Michael Feinstein and nearly 300 other great acts. For tickets or more information, call 610-332-FEST or visit www.fest.org.

• "VH-1 Classics Presents" Donna Summer Dinner & Concert Friday Night Fever

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On March 29th of 2005, The Black Heritage Association of the Lehigh Valley was chosen by the United Way Youth Recreation Grant Committee to receive a grant in the amount of $2,300 for its Valania Park Youth Basketball league. The Valania Park Youth Basketball league is a recreational program designed to provide organized structured recreational basketball for youth ages 11-17 years of age during the summer months at Valania Park in Allentown PA.

For more information regarding the program and how you can participate, please contact Kevin Easterling at (610) 799-1250.

As a Non- Profit organization*, you can participate in our yearly (12 months) Non-Profit rate membership which allows you to advertise 2 times a month.

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