{"id":96942,"date":"2019-12-03T22:39:32","date_gmt":"2019-12-04T03:39:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=96942"},"modified":"2019-12-03T22:39:32","modified_gmt":"2019-12-04T03:39:32","slug":"greater-northern-lehigh-kicks-off-the-holiday-season-in-slatington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=96942","title":{"rendered":"GREATER NORTHERN LEHIGH KICKS OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON IN SLATINGTON!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce is proud to kick off the holiday season in Slatington, PA with their annual Tree Lighting Ceremony!<\/p>\n<p><u><\/u>\u00a0<u><\/u><\/p>\n<p>The Chamber will be hosting a fun-filled, family friendly evening in Slatington, starting with Mrs. Claus Story Reading at the Slatington Library from 5-6 PM; children (and the young at heart) are invited to hear some Christmas tales read aloud in the warmth of Slatington\u2019s historic library! Beginning at 6 PM, the festivities will move to Slatington Memorial Park (509 Main Street) where Boy Scout Troop 58 will begin the evening with a pledge to the flag, followed by a choral performance by the Slatington Elementary School Choir!\u00a0 Rhythm &amp; Soul Dance Studios will also perform at 6:30 PM.<u><\/u>\u00a0<u><\/u><\/p>\n<p>At 7:00 PM, Mayor Niedermeyer and Santa Claus himself will countdown to the lighting of Slatington\u2019s Christmas Tree and the beginning of the holiday season! Those who wish to have their photos taken with Santa may do so following the tree lighting and will be serenaded with Christmas carols in a group sing-a-long.<u><\/u>\u00a0<u><\/u><\/p>\n<p>Complimentary hot dogs will be served by the Boy Scouts and Hot Chocolate and Cookies will be provided as well.<u><\/u>\u00a0<u><\/u><\/p>\n<p>Participants are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to place under the tree for Toys for Tots.<u><\/u>\u00a0<u><\/u><\/p>\n<p>The Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce is grateful for their event sponsors: The Neffs National Bank, Keystone Technology LLC, BB&amp;T, Nulton Diagnostic &amp; Treatment Center, Christine K Moscaritolo &#8211; State Farm Agent, A F Boyer Hardware &amp; Guns, Bechtel&#8217;s Pharmacy, Inc., Mr. Doggy Style Hotdog Shoppe, Dimmich &amp; Dinkelacker &amp; Anewalt, P.C., Country Harvest Family Market, GIANT Food Stores, The Bakery Nook, and Rentschler Auto Dealerships.<u><\/u>\u00a0<u><\/u><\/p>\n<p>For those wishing to continue the fun into the evening, The Shack will be providing a complimentary After Party beginning at 8 PM. Complimentary lite bites will be offered, along with a cash bar.<\/p>\n<p>Kylie Adams, Manager of Affiliated Chambers for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber, stated that \u201cSlatington\u2019s Tree Lighting continues to grow and thrive each year, and 2019 is no different! We\u2019re thrilled to have so many community sponsors and participants in this year\u2019s festival \u2013 this is certainly an event you do not want to miss!\u201d<u><\/u>\u00a0<u><\/u><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber is made up of so many small businesses throughout our footprint and we love opportunities like our Tree Lighting to shine a spotlight on them,\u201d Adams continued. \u201cWhen we gather as a community to celebrate the season, we should remember that we are stronger when we support one another!\u201d<u><\/u>\u00a0<u><\/u><\/p>\n<p>Christine Moscaritolo, of State Farm, is one of the Chamber\u2019s valued sponsors. Moscaritolo said \u201cThe Lehigh Valley has always been a special place to celebrate Christmas! \u00a0That\u2019s why I&#8217;m excited to sponsor this year\u2019s Tree Lighting event benefiting Toys for Tots. \u00a0Getting together with other local businesses to help support the community is one of the reasons I chose Schnecksville as the location for my second agency.\u201d<u><\/u>\u00a0<u><\/u><\/p>\n<p><b>Committee<\/b>: Kylie Adams, Jessica O\u2019Donnell liaisons for the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce<\/p>\n<p><u><\/u>\u00a0<u><\/u><\/p>\n<p><b>Schedule of Events:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><u><\/u>\u00a0<u><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<table width=\"591\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"99\">5-6 PM<\/td>\n<td width=\"492\">Mrs. Claus Story Reading at the Slatington Library<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"99\">6-8 PM<\/td>\n<td width=\"492\">Craft Vendors in Veterans Park<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"99\">6 PM<\/td>\n<td width=\"492\">Pledge to the Flag with Boy Scouts Troop 58<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"99\">6:10 PM<\/td>\n<td width=\"492\">Slatington Elementary School Choir Performance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"99\">6:30 PM<\/td>\n<td width=\"492\">Rhythm &amp; Soul Dance Performances<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"99\">7 PM<\/td>\n<td width=\"492\">Tree lighting w\/ Mayor Niedermeyer &amp; Santa&#8217;s Arrival!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"99\">7:10 PM<\/td>\n<td width=\"492\">Christmas Caroling Group Sing-a-Long<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"99\">7:30 PM<\/td>\n<td width=\"492\">Pictures with Santa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"99\">8 PM<\/td>\n<td width=\"492\">After Party at The Shack (Featuring complimentary lite bites &amp; cash bar, Sponsored by The Shack)<b><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><u><\/u>\u00a0<u><\/u><\/p>\n<p><b>Where: <\/b>Slatington Memorial Park (Main Street &amp; 2<sup>nd<\/sup> Street, Slatington PA)<u><\/u>\u00a0<u><\/u><\/p>\n<p><b>Pricing Information: <\/b>Free to attend; participants are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to place under the tree for Toys for Tots.<u><\/u>\u00a0<u><\/u><\/p>\n<p><b><i>About the Chamber:<\/i><\/b> <i>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 We 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 With 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. <\/i><\/p>\n<p><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nKylie Adams<br \/>\nGreater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce<br \/>\nManager of Affiliated Chambers (WACC, GNLCC, HLSC)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleychamber.org\/\">https:\/\/www.lehighvalleychamber.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-START-<\/code><br \/>\n<div class='adkingprobanner sidebar banner3023'><a href='http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/' target=\"_blank\" data-id='3023' data-ga='{\"campaign\":\"\",\"banner\":\"\",\"implemented\":\"universal\",\"imp_action\":\"Impression\",\"click_action\":\"Click\"}'><img src='https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/inpostblank.jpg' alt='' \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class='adkingprobanner sidebar banner7036'><a href='http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com' target=\"_blank\" data-id='7036' data-ga='{\"campaign\":\"\",\"banner\":\"\",\"implemented\":\"universal\",\"imp_action\":\"Impression\",\"click_action\":\"Click\"}'><img src='https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/inpostblank.jpg' alt='' \/><\/a><\/div>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-END-<\/code><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&hellip; 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