{"id":143454,"date":"2025-07-01T21:12:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T01:12:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=143454"},"modified":"2025-07-01T21:12:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T01:12:05","slug":"raise-a-glass-for-a-cause-country-club-brewing-hosts-fundraiser-benefiting-the-citizens-christmas-city-committee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=143454","title":{"rendered":"Raise a Glass for a Cause: Country Club Brewing Hosts Fundraiser Benefiting the Citizens&#8217; Christmas City Committee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>BETHLEHEM, PA \u2013 July 1, 2025<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 The Citizens\u2019 Christmas City Committee invites the community to toast to tradition at a spirited fundraiser hosted by Country Club Brewing on Wednesday, July 10, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, located at 323 Pierce Street, Bethlehem, PA.<\/p>\n<p>Part of the brewery\u2019s popular monthly series,\u00a0<em>\u201cI\u2019ll Drink For That \u2013 Drinking for a Cause,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0the event will donate 10% of all drink proceeds to support the Citizens\u2019 Christmas City Committee\u2019s mission: enhancing the holiday charm that makes Bethlehem shine as Christmas City USA.<\/p>\n<p>Formed in the 1960s and operating under the Chamber Foundation, the Committee works year-round to fund holiday d\u00e9cor, lighting, and festive programming that draw thousands of visitors to downtown Bethlehem each season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis event is more than just a fun night out,\u201d said Tammy Wendling, Senior Vice President of the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce and member of the Committee. \u201cIt\u2019s a meaningful opportunity for our community to come together in support of the festive spirit that makes Bethlehem truly magical during the holidays. We\u2019re incredibly grateful to partners like Country Club Brewing for creating unique ways to give back and spotlight local non-profits like ours.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Additional opportunities to support the cause include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$5 from every \u201cI\u2019ll Drink For That\u201d t-shirt sold will be donated<\/li>\n<li>Round-up donations available all month long at both Country Club Brewing and its partner caf\u00e9, Roasted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a longtime local or just love the magic of Bethlehem at Christmastime, this is your chance to sip, support, and make an impact.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EVENT DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cI\u2019ll Drink For That \u2013 Drinking for a Cause\u201d featuring the Citizens\u2019 Christmas City Committee<\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a0Thursday, July 10, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:\u00a0<\/strong>Country Club Brewing, 323 Pierce Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why:<\/strong>\u00a0To raise funds for the Citizens\u2019 Christmas City Committee\u2019s seasonal initiatives<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional information and registration:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/f5j5ncabb.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001BEpgiuOn1t0G2DjLnxF5sUNdhhGQQz1eVDBkHaciU3ti4S_YTdPbZB0KIevQ_skxmtX2TPtzpJh3bqJQM3Rppyft7YiBx20kBbAN3ytGIU19LBZ3yQAzwunB2H_hCSnjjug8kIp-p_S0krPrm_RYfKpJPSlIJxiS_vg2li7I6UitQXSLkotj5pazuxfE6kTA0IXLUrEh6Wh09SgJWudJkWDvuDyUDkXBsoWZ25ngfXK7NawnmGueB7qSUx436Hvj9nxLdzS3i1nh-6d1iJIKOVWfiUzSrbgwPfbQQKA4ALajd5xS8sD6Ed5uLOmDi-Bg&amp;c=SbMeP-NWxl4-ReTFfFaQtudMIEqy19LThL0SXVfADA1yNIXo5_LPxQ==&amp;ch=0Q2T5zI62rFTl4VApCfete9hHibcKBUrOMemP-UX9_e7QlxH4muIwg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Citizens&#8217; Christmas City Committee Presents: I&#8217;ll Drink For That &#8211; Drinking for a Cause<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more information about the Citizens\u2019 Christmas City Committee and how you can get involved, please email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:TammyW@lehighvalleychamber.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TammyW@lehighvalleychamber.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>About the Citizens\u2019 Christmas City Committee:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Formed in the 1960s and operating under the Chamber Foundation, the Citizens\u2019 Christmas City Committee is dedicated to preserving and enhancing Bethlehem\u2019s holiday experience through beautification projects, festive decorations, and meaningful community traditions.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>About The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce:<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0The mission of the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce is to advocate, preserve and advance business and community interests to further economic growth in the city of Bethlehem.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>About the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0The mission of The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is to improve the economy and quality of life in the Lehigh Valley Metropolitan Area.\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.\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<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nBethlehem Chamber of Commerce<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BETHLEHEM, PA \u2013 July 1, 2025\u00a0\u2014 The Citizens\u2019 Christmas City Committee invites the community to toast to tradition at a spirited fundraiser hosted by Country Club Brewing on Wednesday, July &hellip; 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