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I'd like to invite the entire LV BNN family to my official announcement for Lehigh County Commissioner on Monday March 5th, 6:00pm-8:00pm.

The event will be held at Loretta's Cuisine (formally PETROS) located at 1101 Hamilton Street, (5th Floor) in Allentown PA..

I'd like to introduce myself and discuss the issues that are important to you as a resident of Lehigh County.

We need to get a good count for preparation purposes so be sure to RSVP your attendance by March 3rd (Saturday) 3:00pm.

Lehigh County Democrats are especially needed to sign my petition, but all are welcome! So come on out and enjoy some good food, good folks and good conversation. I need your support.

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On behalf of Touchstone Theatre and the Leadership Committee of the Lehigh Valley Black African Heritage History Project,please consider joining us at our next story-gathering session.

The Lehigh Valley Black African Heritage Project is a collaborative project of Muhlenberg College, the Lehigh County Senior Center, the Lehigh County Historical Society, Kutztown University, and Touchstone Theatre.

Help us continue Phase III of the project as we collect material for a play to be produced by Touchstone Theatre of South Bethlehem.
Come to a gathering to swap stories, memories, and pictures or just to satisfy your curiosity!

SAVE THE DATE FOR FUTURE STORY-GATHERING SESSIONS:

Saturday, March 24, 2007, 1-4pm, location to be announced
Saturday, April 28, 2007, 1-4pm, location to be announced
Saturday, June 23, 2007, 1-4pm, location to be announced
Saturday, June 30, 2007, 1-4pm, location to be announced

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Escape with us as we celebrate the special exhibition Ch�shingura: Loyalty and Revenge in 18th-Century Japan. Members of the Shofuso Japanese House and Garden will demonstrate ceremonial drumming while a koto player fills the air with the sweet sounds of this traditional string instrument. Wrap yourself up in a kimono dressing demonstration and learn how to make sushi watching the chefs of Bethlehem’s

Cocktails, music and performance, interactive activities, demonstrations, art talks, and much more await visitors on the second Thursday of every other month when the Museum stays open after hours for a fun-filled social evening of art and culture. Reinvent your Thursday nights and plan to join the party! Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cash bar.

Become a Project Blueprint volunteer! Join with others to share your experiences and concerns to make positive change in your community. Project Blueprint is a minority volunteer development program coordinated by the Volunteer Center and supported by United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley.

It is designed to help nonprofit organizations in the Lehigh Valley become more inclusive, responsive and reflective of the culturally diverse communities that they serve.

The goal of the Project Blueprint Program is to accelerate involvement of African American, Asian, Hispanic and Native American volunteers to become policy makers on agency boards and committees.

The upcoming spring training is scheduled for six Thursday evenings starting April 12 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at the American Red Cross Building. It covers topics which relate to board membership and leadership skills including: the roles and responsibilities of a board member, understanding nonprofit finances and legal issues, analyzing communication styles, and how to choose the right board. Representatives of Lehigh Valley nonprofit agencies will familiarize participants with what is going on in the nonprofit sector in the Valley today and will offer their insights into why they want diversity on their boards.

There is no fee for this program but registration is required. The deadline for registration is April 9, 2007. For more information or to register, contact the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley at 610-807- 0336 or vc@volunteerlv.org. Registration available online at www.volunteerlv.org (quick links boxes).

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Arts & Culture

Each year, ArtsQuest is proud to present more than 300 musical performers from across the entire world. Current announcements for Musikfest 2007!

Faith- based Community

2006-2007 Organization Members
The Crayola FACTORY
Lafayette College Office of Intercultural Development
St Paul Community Service Center
Allentown Art Museum
Virginia E Holland #86
Moravian College Music Department
Union Baptist Church Allentown PA.
Living Stone Fellowship Church
Private Industry Council of Lehigh Valley, Inc.
SouthSide Film Institute
Allentown School district
YWCA of Bethlehem
Art Quest
Coalition for Appropriate Transportation
Communities In Schools of the Lehigh Valley
Community Action Development Corporation Allentown
Greater Shiloh Church
God will Change Your Life Recovery Ministries
Lehigh County Senior Center
Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority
NAACP Allentown Chapter
Bridgeworks Enterprise Center
Rejoice Foster Care and Adoption Agency
Second Baptist Church of Bethlehem PA
State Theatre Center of the Arts
Teen Summit Program
Theatre Outlet
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley
Williams Center for the Arts Lafayette College
Ways to Work Family Loan Program
Northampton Community College
Lehigh University Human Resource Department
Northampton Community College
Touchstone Theatre
Women Unlimited Inc.

That's right 'festers! Patti LaBelle and the Dark Star Orchestra have been confirmed for Musikfest 2007!

Stay tuned for ticket on sale dates and more info in the days to come... more

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