{"id":119180,"date":"2023-06-05T20:55:26","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T00:55:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=119180"},"modified":"2023-06-05T20:55:26","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T00:55:26","slug":"movie-night-under-the-stars-at-hopewell-park-kicks-off-with-canine-ruby-meet-and-greet-and-other-family-fun-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=119180","title":{"rendered":"Movie Night Under the Stars at Hopewell Park Kicks Off with Canine Ruby Meet and Greet and Other Family-Fun Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Upper Saucon Township and The Southern Lehigh Chamber,\u00a0a proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce,\u00a0are excited to present a Movie Night in Hopewell Park! Please gather your blankets and chairs, and meet us under the stars on Friday, June 9<sup>th\u00a0<\/sup>to watch Paws of Fury \u2013 The Legend of Hank.<\/p>\n<p>Pre-movie activities start at 7:00PM and the movie will start at approximately 8:30PM. This event is in partnership with the Upper Saucon Police Department\u2019s newly reinstated Canine Program. Upper Saucon Police Department were pleased to\u00a0welcome back the Police K9 program in September 2022 for the first time since 2010 with the addition of K9 Ruby.\u00a0When not on duty, K9 Ruby enjoys playing fetch, going for walks, and taking naps on the couch.<\/p>\n<p>During the pre-movie activities, there will be an opportunity for community members to learn more about the K9 program, purchase program merchandise, and view a demonstration from Canine Cop Ruby! Any purchases or donations (cash or check only) will be put towards maintaining the canine program in Upper Saucon Police Department.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about this community event, Upper Saucon Township\u2019s Director of General Services, Patrick Leonard shared the importance of Movie Night and initiatives like these. Patrick explained, \u201cIt\u2019s about the importance of community that lies in its ability to bring people together, fostering social bonds, friendships, and a sense of camaraderie. By engaging in community activities, people expand their networks, learn from one another, and develop a deeper understanding of different perspectives and cultures.\u201d\u00a0The Lehigh Valley Rose Society will also be onsite during pre-movie activities to share information about the newly installed garden at Hopewell Park.<\/p>\n<p>Mon and Mel\u2019s Ice Cream Truck will be serving up cold treats for purchase, in addition to movie popcorn and drinks. Beverages will be provided thanks to the Beverage Sponsor, Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival.<\/p>\n<p>Join Southern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce and Upper Saucon Township as we share in an evening of fun, family, and community building with local vendors and community partners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When:\u00a0<\/strong>Friday, June 9<sup>th<\/sup>, 2023, Pre-Movie Activities- 7:00PM EST, Movie- Approx. 8:30PM EST<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:\u00a0<\/strong>Hopewell Park, 4695 West Hopewell Road, Center Valley, PA 18034<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pricing Information:\u00a0<\/strong>Free and open to the public\u00a0<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>About the Chamber:<\/em><\/strong><em>The mission of The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is to improve the economy and quality of life in the Lehigh Valley Metropolitan Area.\u00a0\u00a0We accomplish this through business-to-business networking events and marketing products, affinity programs and exclusive, money saving member benefits, training programs, government affairs initiatives and public policy advocacy, and community development enterprises.\u00a0\u00a0With nearly 5,000 members who employ more than 200,000, the Chamber is the largest in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and in the top ten nationwide.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nSarah Yost<br \/>\nAssistant Manager, Affiliated Chambers<br \/>\n(EPCC, WLCC, SLCC &amp; EMSP)<br \/>\nGreater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleychamber.org\/\">https:\/\/www.lehighvalleychamber.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Upper Saucon Township and The Southern Lehigh Chamber,\u00a0a proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce,\u00a0are excited to present a Movie Night in Hopewell Park! 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