tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177369722024-03-07T13:10:54.590-05:00The After Work ChroniclesThe life and times of young professionals in the Lehigh Valley. The official blog of the Lehigh Valley Network of Young Professionals.NEThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00851015745732347729noreply@blogger.comBlogger784125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17736972.post-20186205434624423072009-02-22T20:50:00.003-05:002009-02-22T21:00:11.614-05:00Restaurant Week at The Promenade Shops at Saucon ValleyHave you wanted to try one of the restaurants at the Promenade Shops but your wallet has been a little empty? The prix fixe menus for this week's Restaurant Week might be just the treat for you!"Fine Dining" at Shula's - $39 dinner only"Deluxe Dining" at Kome, Melt, Pacifico or White Orchids - $20 lunch/$30 dinner"Casual Dining" at Cosi, Pandini's, The Pita Pit or Red Robin - $8 lunch or dinner"MrsKrusehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10567296897920799140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17736972.post-49966469811744523352009-02-08T21:15:00.000-05:002009-02-08T21:16:40.710-05:00Have a Heart: NET Blood Donation NightHave a Heart: NET Blood Donation Night (Weds., Feb. 11) Join NET members by donating blood at the Miller Keystone Blood Center. “Often, people don’t consider the importance of having sufficient supplies of blood on the shelf until they or a family member need it,” D. Kip Kuttner, D.O, Vice President & Medical Director, Miller-Keystone Blood Center says. “But by that time, it is MrsKrusehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10567296897920799140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17736972.post-71880876230629294612009-01-31T00:23:00.002-05:002009-01-31T00:28:13.161-05:00Any Valley Chocoholics?Anyone out there looking for a place to indulge their sweet tooth and help out a good cause? Head out to Easton for the 3rd Annual Chocolate Lovers' Soiree on Saturday, January 31st to do just that!For $25 ($20 if you have dinner beforehand at a downtown restaurant and bring your receipt), you'll get 3 hours of chocolate heaven at the Bank Street Annex. It's a fundraising event for the Easton MrsKrusehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10567296897920799140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17736972.post-17605029130470631882009-01-29T00:39:00.003-05:002009-01-29T00:45:35.566-05:00Back in Action!Hello, faithful readers.As one anonymous poster commented, yes, I've been away from the blog for a while. Some work commitments have kept me away from my normal Internet routine.Hopefully you've had a chance to explore some of the links to other LV blogs during my absence. Thanks for all of your great suggestions of blogs that I did not list. I've added most of them to the sidebar.Now that I MrsKrusehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10567296897920799140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17736972.post-18495713547401694082008-09-13T21:09:00.004-04:002008-09-13T21:12:49.989-04:00The Lehigh Valley Blog ListWe're starting a new feature to The After Work Chronicles: a LV blog list. Just take a peek to your right. I've listed several blogs that have LV connections that I read on a regular basis. If you have any to add (or if you own one of these blogs and would prefer not to have extra readers head your way), leave a comment so we can add more in.Whether you are a "local-yocal" or new to the LV, theMrsKrusehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10567296897920799140noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17736972.post-11098408222047714432008-09-13T21:05:00.002-04:002008-09-13T21:09:03.035-04:00LV Wines...and more!Good wine doesn't just come from places like Napa & Bordeaux. It's not too late to experience a little of the LV wine culture. And, don't fret if you can't make this weekend's events. You can always experience the LV Wine Trail whenever you please.---"Harvest Weekend - The Butcher, The Baker & The Winemaker"Presented by the members of the Lehigh Valley Wine TrailSaturday, Sept. 12, 10 MrsKrusehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10567296897920799140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17736972.post-32307639848198503172008-09-13T13:50:00.002-04:002008-09-13T13:53:34.233-04:00Young Professionals' Night Out at the State TheaterA night of comedy with your peers...---Wednesday, Sept 17Young Professional’s Night Out at the State TheaterNBC's 'Last Comic Standing' Live Tour starring the top five finalists including the season six winner! Including: • one ticket to the Last Comic Standing performance • a pre-show happy hour reception with free appetizers • 1 free drink couponAll for only $43!*(Save $10 on MrsKrusehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10567296897920799140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17736972.post-73746972532783645782008-09-11T23:39:00.001-04:002008-09-11T23:40:31.762-04:00Celebrate Allentown!Looking for a way to learn a little more about the cultural diversity of the LV? Perhaps try a little bit of all the great food our area has to offer? ---The City of Allentown and the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce proudly present Celebrate Allentown, a multi-cultural celebration taking place on Saturday September 13th from 12 noon to 8 pm. This event will feature music, food, MrsKrusehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10567296897920799140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17736972.post-41976309547108663302008-08-30T23:00:00.002-04:002008-08-30T23:03:56.916-04:00Dog Day at the Allentown Arts ParkSaturday, September 6, 12-3 PMHave you gotten a chance to visit the William Wegman: Fay special exhibition at the Allentown Art Museum? Up for a good day out with your pooch? Head to the Allentown Arts Park to enter your dog in the doggie costume contest (with prizes) and let him/her be walked by volunteers from RFurry Friends while you visit the exhibit at a MrsKrusehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10567296897920799140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17736972.post-21536108467032088602008-08-17T10:51:00.001-04:002008-08-17T10:53:59.814-04:00You don't have to go all the way to NYC to see some fashion...Lehigh Valley Fashion WeekendFriday, September 12, 2008 at 7:00 PMAllentown Symphony Hall23 North 6th St.Allentown, PA 18101A true celebration of people in fashion, LV Fashion Weekend is a two-day charitable event that attracts the most beautiful crowd in the Lehigh Valley and showcases the latest fashion trends and styles while offering a first-class philanthropic resource.The opening night of MrsKrusehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10567296897920799140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17736972.post-18595792859861385752008-08-14T20:03:00.000-04:002008-08-14T20:05:18.905-04:00Interested in the history of transportation?America On Wheels Road JamboreeSaturday: August 16, 200810:00 am—3:00 pm-Free Admission To “Outside” Jamboree-Wide Variety Of Vehicles-Live Music-Kid Friendly Games and Rides-Food Vendors-Live Radio Broadcast-$5 Museum Admission (Regular $7)Located near the Lehigh River, where Hamilton Street meets Front Street, our museum is both easy to find and easy to get to.MrsKrusehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10567296897920799140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17736972.post-39452118089898474272008-08-14T20:00:00.001-04:002008-08-14T20:02:39.189-04:00Looking for something to do in Allentown?The City of Allentown Department of Parks & Recreation presents Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns - at Valania Park in Allentown (On Union Street between 5th & 6th)- Movie begins at dark (around 8:30pm) - Join in one of Allentown's best new activities - movies under the night sky on our large outdoor movie screen. Bring your family, friends, a blanket or some lawn chairs and enjoy a MrsKrusehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10567296897920799140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17736972.post-84839461623068045312008-07-25T19:30:00.001-04:002008-07-25T19:31:14.211-04:00Are you looking for some musical entertainment in the Valley this evening?---FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Presented by the Easton Main Street InitiativeFriday July 25th, 7:30-9:30 pmCentre SquareJAZZ INDIGOSavor the timeless sounds of Jazz Indigo, performing a sizzling blend of vocal jazz standards, bossas and blues. Suzanne Pisano-Vocals, Ed Ronco-Sax, Chris Boyce-Piano, Mike Wolf-Bass. Dine in MrsKrusehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10567296897920799140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17736972.post-74324721975864826252008-07-03T08:09:00.002-04:002008-07-03T08:22:12.087-04:004th of July FestivitiesAre you looking for some ways to fill your holiday weekend! Here's a list of local events to keep you busy...--- Thursday 7/3Summer in the City - at the PPL Plaza - 11:45 - 1:15pm (Allentown)-Back by popular demand, Summer in the City features the Lehigh Valley's best musicians ina variety of musical genres. From Jazz to Folk and Classical to Celtic,you will be entertained every Thursday during MrsKrusehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10567296897920799140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17736972.post-50374302676490300572008-06-26T16:33:00.001-04:002008-06-26T16:35:30.747-04:00Free Jazz in Easton this Friday, 6/27!Calling all you jazz fanatics!---Jazz in the SquareFREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIESPresented by the Easton Main Street InitiativeFriday June 27th, 7:30-9:30 pmCentre SquareDuet Jazz Fusion with guitarist, Frank Belinc and pianist, Patrick Poladian playing a soulful mix of rock, jazz and funk. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy "summer in the city!" Dine in downtown Easton before or after the show!MrsKrusehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10567296897920799140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17736972.post-23453959210202658802008-06-25T17:17:00.002-04:002008-06-25T17:22:41.213-04:00Local Author Day at the Moravian Bookshop this Saturday, 6/28Here's a way to beat the summer heat and meet some local authors; the Moravian Book Shop will be hosting a meet and greet with 5 local authors this Saturday (6/28) from 1-3 pm.You can spend your afternoon with...Vince Chiles: Happiness in Five Minutes a Day teaches the reader how to find happiness through five one-minute exercises, so that even the busiest person can discover his or her innate MrsKrusehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10567296897920799140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17736972.post-74050655356232668132008-06-25T17:14:00.001-04:002008-06-25T17:16:47.537-04:00Blues, Brews & Barbecue This Saturday 6/28If you're looking for something to do this weekend---Blues, Brews & Barbecue800 Block of Hamilton Street and the PPL Plaza – noon-8pmThis first year event is just what it sounds like – “Blues, Brews & Barbecue” the epitome of summer in one incredibly tasty, superbly soulful and outrageously fun event. This day will be full of barbecue competitions with the promise of finger-lickin’ good MrsKrusehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10567296897920799140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17736972.post-7754687945025376562008-06-25T17:04:00.002-04:002008-06-25T17:10:55.638-04:00Give your feedback to Lanta!How many of you use the LANTA system regularly? How many of you would like to, but the current system does not meet your needs? Take 5 minutes and help the Regional Transportation Planning Advisory Committee get the information they need to improve public transportation in the Lehigh Valley. There are two surveys.If you currently ride LANTA, click here to take the riders' survey.If you do not MrsKrusehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10567296897920799140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17736972.post-65880379716570945462008-06-24T17:23:00.002-04:002008-06-24T17:28:00.647-04:00Bethlehem Restaurant WeekFor all of you young professional foodies, this week is Bethlehem Restaurant Week! Go to your favorite place or try someplace new. With very reasonable pricing ($5-$15 for lunch and $10-30 for a 3 course dinner), you can try a new cuisine or restaurant without worry. 23 restaurants in Historic & South Side Bethlehem are participating, so there are plenty of choices. And you don't even MrsKrusehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10567296897920799140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17736972.post-74080627238352542502008-06-18T10:23:00.001-04:002008-06-18T10:37:11.419-04:00Insurance, Taxes, and SavingsThe New York Times has a great Primer for Young People Starting Their First Job. Make sure to take a second to read this. It offers a simple breakdown of the things you should be looking for in what can be a really complicated benefits package. There's advice on health insurance, taxes and income, and retirement packages.Have fun.Chris Vasquezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04310398771903090874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17736972.post-87297822572509704892008-03-04T08:47:00.000-05:002008-03-04T08:48:16.501-05:00PBS 39 documentary visits Allentown's past, present and futureWithout Allentown, there would be no Liberty Bell and man may never have walked on the moon. Plays would have flopped on Broadway and Billy Joel would be short a hit single. Who knew that the Valley housed such a crown jewel?Amy Burkett, executive producer for PBS 39's ''Communities'' documentary series, was sure of that when she started production on ''Communities: Allentown,'' the third NEThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00851015745732347729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17736972.post-52602036847201134112008-03-04T08:45:00.000-05:002008-03-04T08:46:15.710-05:00Preserving land may depend on local leadersIf there's one broad trend some Lehigh Valley conservationists can agree on about the future of their work, it's that the initiative rests with local government.''What we've found is there's a lot of interest in these smaller communities,'' said Scott Everett, trail manager for the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor.''With growth in the Valley, we're seeing rising interest in NEThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00851015745732347729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17736972.post-65708286783267447422008-03-04T08:42:00.000-05:002008-03-04T08:43:19.079-05:00New street lights for Hellertown?Hellertown Borough Council agreed Monday night to study the possibility of purchasing the hundreds of streetlights in the borough.''If we decide to participate in this streetlight purchase program we'll get a lower rate on the electric that we use,'' said Borough Manager Charlie Luthar. ''Over the long haul, it will be less expensive.''Luthar reported that the cities of Allentown, Bethlehem, and NEThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00851015745732347729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17736972.post-47415992978588611842008-03-04T08:37:00.000-05:002008-03-04T08:38:49.015-05:00Allentown's Council and Mayor working together after a bumpy startAllentown's new City Council president hopes a meeting with the mayor last week will improve communications between the two branches of government and end frustrations that arose only two months into his term.''I'm feeling more enthusiastic about where we're headed,'' President Michael D'Amore said Friday in a joint interview with Mayor Ed Pawlowski, in the mayor's office.Earlier in the week, NEThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00851015745732347729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17736972.post-15180515751681749272008-02-29T12:00:00.001-05:002008-02-29T12:01:40.459-05:00Happy 100 years West Park!In 1908, when work on Allentown's West Park was completed, the area around it was wild and open. The electric streetcar was changing that part of town, however, and the city's wealthy residents were beginning to build their new houses around it.The highest elevation in Allentown at the time, the area on 16th Street between Linden and Turner, once was designated as a site for a reservoir. Instead,NEThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00851015745732347729noreply@blogger.com0