2010 Events
Friday, March 12 - Renew Lehigh Valley Brown-Bag Lunch Session (Redevelopment Efforts in the Lehigh Valley)
Time: 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Lehigh Valley Heritage Center, 432 West Walnut St, Allentown.
The brown-bag series aims to provide an informal setting in which community members can learn about issues related to urban development and revitalization; smart growth; and regional collaboration. A key goal of this series is to highlight the Lehigh Valley's progress on these efforts.
* This session will focus on the work of the redevelopment authorities in the region's cities. These authorities work with a range of stakeholders across the public and private sectors to advance innovative projects. The session will include brief presentations from panelists, followed by plenty of time for discussion.
Confirmed Panel:
Karen Pooley, Executive Director, Redevelopment Authority of the City of Allentown
John Rohal, Executive Director, Bethlehem Redevelopment Authority
For additional information, contact Steve Bliss: sbliss@renewlv.org or 484-893-1060.
Sunday, March 21 - Easton Area Democratic Committee St. Patrick's Brunch
Time: 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Location: Green Pond Country Club, 3604 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem
Invited guests include: Senator Arlen Specter; Congressman Joe Sestak; Gubernatorial candidates Joe Hoeffel, Dan Onorato and Jack Wagner; Congressional Candidate and Mayor of Bethlehem, John Callahan; State Senator, Lisa Boscola; State Senate Candidate Bill Wallace; State House Candidate, Charles Dertinger.
Tickets: $20 per person; $35 per Couple
Please RSVP by March 20: Sandy Vulcano 610-253-0696; Sandy O'Brien-Warner 610-258-2086; Bill Wallace 610-250-9017
Thursday, March 25 - Beef and Beer Fundraiser for John Callahan
Time: 6:00 - 8:00PM
Location: United Steel Worker's Hall, 53 E. Lehigh Street, Bethlehem
Tickets: $20 (Host: $50)
RSVP: Leora 484-225-5119 or Leora@callahanforcongress.com
Saturday, March 27 - COPE Boot Camp for Candidates hosted by Lehigh Valley Labor Council
Time: 9:00AM - 12:30PM
Location: LVLC Office Bldg., 3360 Airport Rd. Allentown Pa.
Topics include: Labor History, Government, Building Trades, Manufacturing, Utilities, and Transportation.
Issues on the Agenda: Right to Work, Employee Free Choice, Act 47, Binding Arbitration, Non-Funded Pensions, Health Care Reform, Privatization, Prevailing Wage, Working America.
Guest Speakers include: John Werkheiser, Justus James, Mike Baker, Dorothy Baran, Jon Wolfel, Mark Boehmer, Tom Bohner, Dennis Hower, Pam Tronsor, Dave Gervasi, Gregg Potter.
Candidates are encouraged to attend this important session - Get the facts on Labor Issues in the Lehigh Valley and communities across Pennsylvania!
Saturday, April 17 - Bethlehem City Dems Night at the Iron Pigs
Time: Gates open @ 5:00PM, Game starts @ 6:35PM
Seating on covered party porch.
Tickets: $45.00 (Includes: game ticket, Two-hour all-you-can-eat buffet, unlimited soft drinks through 8th inning, access to club level bar/lounge, private restroom)
Contact Bethlehem City Committee Chair, Jim Schlener to order tickets. schlen@unions-america.com
Thursday, April 22 - Lehigh County Democratic Committee "Rhapsody in Blue" Dinner
Save the date! Details forthcoming.
Saturday, May 1 - Ed O'Brien Legislative Committee Dinner/Dance
Time: Cocktails: 5:30PM; Dinner: 6:30PM
Location: USW Hall 53 E. Lehigh St., Bethlehem, PA
Main Speaker: Congressional 15th Candidate, John Callahan
With Guest Speaker: Daylin Leach, PA 17th Senatorial District
The night continues with dancing and listening pleasures by “DJ” Hot Tub Jerry Green & Remember When Steve.
Tickets: $40
Program Ads available. Deadline for ad placement is April 1st.
Contact for Tickets and Ads: Jerry Green 610- 867-3772
Friday, May 14 - Labor Council Awards Dinner
Location: Northampton Memorial Community Center
Tickets: $40.00 and include open bar, family style dinner and the music of Jake Kaligas.
Honories include:
IBEW Local 375 as the union local of the year.
Pa. AFL-CIO President, Bill George on a lifetime of service to the Labor Movement.
Keynote Speaker: AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer, Liz Shuler!!
Guest Speaker Bethlehem Mayor and Congressional Candidate, John Callahan Information on the dinner and advertising are available by e-mailing Gregg Potter potterfb@msn.com or calling 610 360-9491.
Looking ahead:
Saturday, August 28 - Bethlehem City Democratic Committee Picnic
Saturday, September 18 - Whitehall Democratic Club Picnic
Tuesday, December 14 - Bethlehem City Democratic Committee Holiday Dinner
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