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Please email the following information to kelly@wzzo.com: event name, event date, event time, and description of the event. 

Current contact for additional information about the event is required (web address, email address or phone number are all acceptable).  Because of the volume of event announcements we receive, please email your event to Kelly no later than 2 weeks prior to the event, or we may not be able to include it.

July 1 - 31, 2008 Events
FEATURED EVENT:


Event Name: The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk 
Event Type: Fund Raiser/Charity
Date: Event - 8/2/08
Time:  Registration: (8/1/08) 8 AM - 4 PM; (8/2/08) Registration from 8 AM - 3 PM, Event starts at 3:30 or after ARCA race

Location: Pocono Raceway
Donation: $30 online, $35 at track, Children 14 and under walk free with paid adult
Description: Walk on the Pocono Raceway track with your favorite NASCAR Drivers! Take part in a Q&A with NASCAR drivers after the walk. This event includes prizes based on the amount of money you raise ($100 - NASCAR Driver Poster, $250 - NASCAR Driver Hat, $500 - 1:24 Scale NASCAR Driver Diecast).  A portion of the funds raised will benefit The NASCAR Foundation, which represents multiple charities.  The remaining funds benefit The American Red Cross of Southeastern PA.
Website: https://foundation.nascar.com/NetCommunity/SSLPage.aspx?pid=854&srcid=311



Event Name: Movie Night - Rockland Park
Event Type: Movie, Family, Fun
Date: 7/15/08
Time: Dusk
Location: Rockland Park, Stefko Blvd at Rockland Street, Bethlehem, PA
Description: Bring lawn chairs or blankets, bring the family, and enjoy a free outdoor screening of "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" (the original version starring Gene Wilder).  Just Born will be setting up an Alex's Lemonade Stand with a "golden ticket!" The lucky lemonade buyer and their family will get the grand tour of Just Born! 
See flier for upcoming movies, and details here: View PDF Document.

 

Event Name: 17th Annual Lehigh Township County Fair
Event Type: Community Event

Date: 7/17 - 7/19/08

Location: Indian Trail Park, Pennsville, PA 
Description: This fair includes food, rides, games, cash bingo, chinese auction, and free admission!  Donations of items or gift certificates for the chinese auction are currently being accepted from local area businesses and organizations!  The fair is sponsored by the Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Company #1.  
Phone: 610-767-7426 (Cherie Zellner-County Fair Chinese Auction Coordinator)

E-Mail: cheriez@ptd.net



Event Name: 2008 Fuzetival
Event Type: Fund-raiser, Community, Music
Date: 7/19/08
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Sterling Hotel, Hamilton St., Allentown
Description: Over 100 artists on 10 stages, Fuzetival features local and regional original bands for one low $10 ticket price, with proceeds to benefit the Allentown Fire Department.  Tickets on sale April 2008.  Visit http://www.fuzetival.com for more information.  Also, help Fuzetival break the Guinness World Record for the World's Largest Twister Game & Board - find out how at http://fuzetival.googlepages.com/home36


Event Name: Benefit Car Cruise
Event Type: Charity Fund
Dates: 7/19/08, Rain Date - 7/20/08
Time: 5 PM – 8 PM
Location: Blue Mountain Drive-In and Family Restaurant, Danielsville, PA
Description: This "Christmas in July" themed car cruise will have 3 trophies awarded; One for best decorated car for Christmas, one for the best dressed Santa and one for the best dressed Mrs. Clause.  There will also be a Chinese auction, 50/50 drawing, train rides, and a performance from local Lehighton band, "Styll."  Proceeds benefit The Multiple Sclerosis Society.
E-mail: northsidecruizers@yahoo.com  


Event Name: American Legion Riders Ride for Wounded Soldiers
Event Type: Charity Fund
Dates: 7/19/08
Time: 9 AM - Registration
Fee: Donation of $25 per rider and $15 per passenger
Location: Pocono Mountain Leather, Andreas, PA (Routes 309 and 895)
Description: The Ride for the Wounded Soldiers includes a scenic ride through the Pocono Mountains, food, refreshments, and a DJ.
Phone: 570-386-4835 (Jim and Robin)
August 1 - 31, 2008 Events


Event Name: The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk 
Event Type: Fund Raiser/Charity
Date: Event - 8/2/08
Time:  Registration: (8/1/08) 8 AM - 4 PM; (8/2/08) Registration from 8 AM - 3 PM, Event starts at 3:30 or after ARCA race

Location: Pocono Raceway
Donation: $30 online, $35 at track, Children 14 and under walk free with paid adult
Description: Walk on the Pocono Raceway track with your favorite NASCAR Drivers! Take part in a Q&A with NASCAR drivers after the walk. This event includes prizes based on the amount of money you raise ($100 - NASCAR Driver Poster, $250 - NASCAR Driver Hat, $500 - 1:24 Scale NASCAR Driver Diecast).  A portion of the funds raised will benefit The NASCAR Foundation, which represents multiple charities.  The remaining funds benefit The American Red Cross of Southeastern PA.
Website: https://foundation.nascar.com/NetCommunity/SSLPage.aspx?pid=854&srcid=311


Event Name: 3rd Annual Hockey Fights MS Tournament

Event Type: Community Event/Benefit

Date: 8/8/08 – 8/10/08

Location: The Body Zone, Wyomissing, PA

Description: Hockey Fights MS is an organization whose mission is to increase awareness and fund research towards the treatment and cure of Multiple Sclerosis.  This tournament, composed of players of all ages, will benefit “Project RESTORE” of the Johns Hopkins MS Research Center.  For more information about this organization, please visit www.hopkinsneuro.org/restore 
Phone: 484-560-1213
E-Mail: hockeyfightsms@gmail.com
Website: www.hockeyfightsms.com


Event Name: 1st Responder Open
Event Type: Golf Scramble/Fund Raiser
Date: 8/9/08
Time: 6 AM (Registration/Coffee & Donuts), 7 AM (Shotgun Start), 12 Noon (Dinner)

Location: Indian Creek Golf Club
Fee: $75
Description: This 4 person golf scramble includes greens fee, cart, prizes and all-day food & beverages!  The scramble is hosted by the Emmaus Fire Department to benefit Foundation 58, which helps to provide financial assistance to fire fighters, police officers, and emergency medical service personnel, throughout the U.S. that are diagnosed with cancer.  Foundation 58 was established in memory of Deputy Fire Chief Gabriel A. Mhley.
Phone: 610-965-8497 (Robert Ledford)
E-Mail: efd708@yahoo.com



Event Name: 24th Annual Alburtis 5K
Event Type: Fund Raiser
Date: 8/9/08
Time: 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM (Registration/Check-in), 8 AM (1 mile fun run), 8:30 AM (5K Run/Walk) 

Location: Alburtis Area Community Center
Fee: Pre-registration (includes T-shirt for first 200 entrants) - $15, Race Day Regirstration - $18
Description: This event includes awards and refreshments following the race.  All proceeds benefit the Alburtis Area Community Center.
Website: www.aacconline.org 

 

Event Name: College Hill Presbyterian Church Spring Rummage Sale
Event Type: Community Event/Blood Drive
Date: 8/26/08
Time: 8 AM - 1 PM (Blood Drive from 9 AM - Noon)

Location: Fellowship Hall, College Hill Presbyterian Church, at the corner of Monroe and Brodhead Streets in Easton, PA
Description: The sale includes clothing for the whole family, as well as housewares, toys and books!  The Miller Memorial Blood Center will be holding the blood drive durning the event.
Phone: 610-253-4792

September 1 - 30, 2008 Events

Event Name: Alex’s Lemonade Stand 2nd Annual Community Carnival

Event Type: Community Event/Charity

Date: 9/6/08

Time: 11 AM – 7 PM

Location: Northampton Community College

Description: This large carnival will include live entertainment, a magic show, clowns, games, prizes and many special guests.  Food is provided by Outback Steakhouse, Conways BBQ, Bucca Di Beppo.  Proceeds benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand for childhood cancer.

Phone: 484-429-0129 E-Mail: sambran@rcn.com



Event Name: 2008 Navy SEAL Triathlon
Event Type: Triathlon/Charity

Date: 9/6/08, Registration DEADLINE: 8/1/08

Time: 7 AM - Race Check-In, 8:30 AM to 9 AM - 650 Meter Swim, 9:30 to 11 AM - 24K Bike, 11:30 AM to Noon - 5K Run, Noon to 1 PM - Computer Score/Times, 1 PM to 3 PM - Awards Ceremony

Location: Evergreen Lake Campground, 2375 Benders Drive, Bath, PA 18014 (13 miles NORTH of Allentown, 11 miles NORTHWEST of Easton, 70 miles NORTH of Philadelphia); VFW Post #7293 in Egypt, PA
Description: This triathlon consists of swimming, biking, running, and light refreshments for participants and families.  All proceeds benefit The Naval Special Warfare Foundation's "Education with a Foundation" Scholarship Fund.
Phone: 215-416-9989 (Rich Black), 610-837-6401 (Evergreen Lake) 
Website: www.evergreenlake.net
Lodging: Evergreen Lake Campground and Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Lehigh Valley Airport



Event Name: Lehigh Valley Hospital Marathon for Via - Presented by 69 WFMZ
Event Type: Community Event/Charity

Date: 9/7/08

Location: Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton - PA (Registration is currently open)
Description: This marathon consists of five person relay teams, marathon runners, 20-mile training run, and a 5K walk for individuals/teams.  The marathon will be a 26.2 mile net-descent course with follows the Lehigh River Canal Towpath from Allentown through Bethlehem to Easton.  Includes shirts and awards!
Phone: 484-893-5389
Website: www.vianet.org
E-mail: via@vianet.org



Event Name: Camelot for Children 5K Walk/Run 
Event Type: Community Event, Fund Raiser

Date: 9/20/08

Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Whitehall, PA - Ironton Rail Trail, Trail Head/Pavilion on Chestnut St.
Description: Camelot for Children is a Non-Profit, Non-Sectarian organization which offers a place for seriously, chronically, terminally ill and handicapped or disabled children and their families to go for support.
Website: www.camelotforchildren.org

 

Event Name: Drewstock

Event Type: Fundraiser, Fun, Music

Date: 9/21/08

Location: Riverside Barr and Grill, Rt 611 North, Easton, PA

Time: 2 PM – 10 PM

Ticket Price: $15 in advance, $20 on the day of the event

Description: Drewstock is a musical tribute to the life of Andrew “Drew” Glackin.  Our entertainment lineup includes 13 bands, with music for everyone, ranging from rock to metal to country to folk-rock to jazz to blues.  All proceeds will benefit the Graves’ Disease Foundation, American Thyroid Association, Andrew Glackin Scholarship for the Performing Arts and the Andrew Glackin Memorial Fund.

Website: www.drewstock.com



 

Event Name: Women in Art in Pennsylvania Presents: Dinner and Show
Event Type: Fundraiser, Dinner, Entertainment

Date: 9/27/08

Location: Merchants Square Mall, in the concert hall, 1901 South 12th Street, Allentown, PA 18103

Time: 7 PM
Ticket Price: $25 in advance (call or e-mail Gloria), $30 at the door (if available)

Description: This event includes a gourmet dinner by Kremmer's Cafe, an art auction by WIAIPA, and singing.  Proceeds go to Fox Chase Breast Cancer Research and Domestic Violence Awareness.
Phone: 215-421-5644 (Gloria)
E-mail: gloria11355@rcn.com (Gloria)
Website: www.wiaipa.org