Lehigh Valley Style

The latest issue of Lehigh Valley Style Magazine features an article on The Lehigh Valley Network of Young Professionals.

From the Editor of the magazine:

In this issue we'll address how both native and relocated young professionals in our community want to put their signature on our economic future in our current installment of the Lehigh Valley Style Supper Club. Early indicators are favorable that the region's economy fill flourish in the capable hands of these brilliant young minds.

Stop at your local Wegmas, Borders or Barnes & Noble for a copy of the magazine to learn more about the NET and what we have to offer.

What's going on this weekend?

If you are bummed out that all the parties, celebrations and fun stuff seems to be over, relax, there is still plenty to do in the Lehigh Valley this weekend.

Here are our top FREE picks for the weekend...

FRIDAY:
First Friday in Bethlehem
Check out the Banana Factory from 6-9pm, where local artists display their own creations and artwork. Not only is this exhibit a great way to spend a Friday night, but a big bonus is that it's FREE! This month'’s First Friday features a reception for the “Third Annual Banana Factory Members Show,” as well as the works of the month'’s featured artists, painters Bill Christine and Rosemary Geseck. Musical entertainment will be provided by The Octave Below.


SATURDAY:
First Weekend in Easton
Open Brewery Tours at the Weyerbacher Brewery (905 Line Street, Easton) from 12-3pm. Tours are approximately 15 minutes long and you will get an excellent overview of the beer making process. Come and see what makes the Weyerbacher experience so unique. From brewhouse to bottling you will see how great beer is made right here in Easton!


SUNDAY:
First Weekend in Easton (continued)
If your New Year's Resolution was to get in shape, here is a great way to start. Free Community Yoga at Easton Yoga from 1-2pm. This Sunday they are featuring Dharma Mittra yoga. Only a few spaces are left, so register online at www.eastonyoga.com.

Betcha didn't know...

Pennsylvania recently received the National Green Power Leadership Award for voluntarily doubling its green energy purchases. In an effort to reduce the environmental impacts of its electricity use, Pennsylvania is making the switch to cleaner, healthier energy sources like wind and solar- and it's already paying off. Thanks to its clean energy policies, the state has been selected as the future home of the manufacturing facilities of wind-energy giant Gamesa Corp. The facilities represent an $84 million investment in the state that will create as many as 1,000 jobs.

Read more about renewable energy here.

Why Should I Come to First Thursday?

Maybe the questions should be "Why not?"

First Thursday is a great event to meet new people in an easy and relaxed setting. For the past couple of months, Stooges in Allentown has been our First Thursday host and each month attendance is growing.

Whether you are a long time member of the NET or new to the Lehigh Valley this is a great time and place to come out and see what the NET is all about.

Come alone, bring your friends, introduce someone new to the NET, introduce yourself to someone new. Expand your network...

Connect.

See you next week at Stooges!

Happy Holidays to You!

Thanks for reading...

We usually post a "5 Things" on Fridays, but due to the spreading of holiday cheer,

we didn't quite get it together.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

5 Things: Holidays in the Lehigh Valley

Maybe you are new to the Lehigh Valley and this is your first holiday season here. Or maybe you have been so busy with holiday parties and all that 'year-end' fun at work that you haven't had a chance to see what the Lehigh Valley has to offer. Take some time out this weekend and see what's going on. Here are a few popular suggestions.

1. Visit Christkindlmarkt in downtown Bethlehem. This is the last weekend, so be sure to stop by for some great food, entertainment and homemade crafts.
   
2. Check out the Lights in the Parkway in Allentown's Lehigh Parkway to get you in the holiday spirit.
3. Visit the Toys for Tots Train Display in Allentown and donate a new and unwrapped toy to needy families in the Lehigh Valley
4. Don't have plans for New Year's yet? Go to First Night in Bethlehem for music, performances and fireworks!
5. Go see the Nutcracker Ballet at the State Theater in Easton this weekend.

Anything we missed? Leave a comment and let us know what you favorite holiday activity in the Lehigh Valley is.

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5 Things: Our Wish List

Everyone has a wish list for the holidays, so it should come as no shock that the NET has a wish list too. Here are our top 5 things we are wishing for...

1. To increase NET membership (You can join here!)
   
2. To have continued success and high attendance at First Thursday and all other NET events
   
3. To offer an even better variety of events that appeal to more NET members. (Have a suggestion for an event? Let us know what you think.)
   
4. A new laptop computer (preferably one that was made after Y2K) for the officers to house the database and all NET materials.
5. To throw the biggest and best anniversary party this side of the Delaware to celebrate 5 years of the NET.

So what's on your wish list this year?

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