Rain Moves Lions Club Flea Market to Sunday

The very popular event is postponed one day.

The Lower Lehigh Lions Club announce late Friday that it's popular spring flea market will be postponed to 8 a.m. Sunday at Macungie Memorial Park. 

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Macungie Relay for Life Begins Friday

The annual event supports cancer research.

Macungie's annual Relay for Life—the yearly love fest of hope, memories and fundraising— begins with opening ceremonies at 4:30 p.m. Friday in Macungie Memorial Park.  As always, walkers who have collected donations for the American Cancer Society will circle the park for the full 24-hour duration of the event. This year's theme is a carnival, according to coordinator Cheryl Saul. "We have live bands, clowns, magic show, a bounce house and an obstacle course, carnival games, crafts and lots of good food," she said.  The happy, sad, hopeful luminaria ceremony is at 9 p.m., and the closing ceremony is planned for 3 p.m. Saturday.  Lower Macungie Patch welcomes any and all photos of the event that you might like to share!

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Karen Holt

7:29 am on Friday, May 3, 2013

It should be a great weekend for Macungie Relay of Life. Plan to visit Macungie Memorial Park to support all the Teams and have fun too! As an added bonus, Solomon's United Church of Christ will be holding their annual HUGE yard sale and Chicken BBQ at Macungie Park on Saturday!   more ›

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Sherwin Williams Workers Give Back During National Painting Week

Each Year the Paint Co. tries to help out in the community.

National paint retailer Sherwin Williams likes to send its employees out into the community every year during National Painting Week to give back to the folks who support it all year long. This year, workers from the Sherwin Williams in Lower Macungie put their expertise to work at Macungie Memorial Park, specifically in Memorial Hall's restrooms and a connecting hallway. They used the very popular "Kilm Beige," says Matt Devenuto, the store manager and ring leader for the day of painting. Assistant Manager John Mularczyk and Matt Harakal, a property management sales rep, also rolled up their sleeves to help. Decorator Erin Eckhard stayed at the store in the Shoppes at Caramoor Village. Devenuto reached out to help with the Ben Event last …

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Karen Holt

3:50 pm on Tuesday, April 16, 2013

What a terrific way to "give back to the community!" Thanks for your great work Matt, John & Matt!   more ›

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One Million Gallons of Missing Water, Dog Park Discussed at Macungie Council

Earth Day in the borough is also discussed.

Macungie Council members discussed a full slate of topics Monday, some heavy, some light. Here are five you should know: 1. Interest in creating a dog park at the borough's Spruce Park is growing. 2. Borough officials noticed a 1 million-gallon discrepancy in water usage between January and February. The missing water was found in early March in the form of a burst water main near Tyler Pipe. 3. Council President Christopher Becker enlisted as many council members as arms he could good-naturedly "twist" to help with this year's Earth Day project on April 27. Becker would like as many residents as possible to join in the fun. Everyone who helps is invited to a hot dog lunch in Macungie Memorial Park. 4. Council discussed just how much taxes…

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Debbie DePue Helps Keep Macungie Park Running

She loves that the park is run by community volunteers.

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Bob Benner is a 'Professional Volunteer'

He puts in countless hours throughout the community to help others.

Name:  Bob Benner Age:  69 Family and home:  He has two daughters—one is a doctor at Lehigh Valley Hospital and the other owns a jewelry store. He lives in Upper Milford. Occupation:  “I am retired. I have worked as a stonemason, military police while in the army, executive security at Bethlehem Steel, a hotel manager and a jeweler. For the past 14 years I have been a professional volunteer.” Name of organizations:  “I volunteer at Macungie Memorial Park, Old Zionsville UCC, Allentown Fairgrounds, Trinity soup kitchen in Bethlehem, St. Andrews Church in Allentown and I help some of my neighbors.” Describe what you do:  “At the UCC, I cook for their fall and spring dinners. I am a gate supervisor at the fairgrounds and at the soup kitchen I…

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Karen Holt has a “Grand Old Time” in Macungie

She lives, works and volunteers in the borough.

Name:  Karen Holt Age:  “49 plus” Hometown:  Macungie Occupation:  “I have been the coordinator for the Macungie Institute since 2001.” Name of volunteer organization:  Macungie Memorial Park Why and how long have you volunteered?  “I have volunteered at the park since 1996. I came to see a car show and saw everyone at the refreshment stand was having a grand old time.  I called Lynda Ippolito to see if help was needed and was assigned to help at the stand as a food server.  And now I can have a grand old time, too. “I have lots of fun and people really get to know you through volunteering at the park.  The people are enjoyable to talk with.  You meet people from all over the area and beyond.  “When you live in the borough, it’s almost …

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Holidays Arrive in Macungie This Saturday

The borough's annual celebration, Macungie Holiday, means events are being held all over town.

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Carl Pape Celebrates Golden Anniversary as Park Volunteer

He has been helping out at Macungie Memorial Park since he was 12.

Name:  Carl Pape Age:  62 Hometown:  Macungie Occupation:  He works at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest for Sodexo Co. collecting food trays from patients’ rooms. Name of organization:  Macungie Memorial Park Describe what you do.  “I work at the food stands or the admissions gate, wherever I am needed at the time. At the food stands, I take the orders and serve it. At the gate, I collect donations for some of the events.” Why and how long have you volunteered?  “I started volunteering for the park when I was 12 years old — that’s 50 years ago.  I did it because I wanted to. It was something to do and I could get to see the programs for free.” Tell us about any experiences you may have had with this organization.  “About five or six …

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Ellie Kirby and Dennis Meck Keep Busy at Macungie Park

They find it is a rewarding experience.

Name:  Ellie Kirby and Dennis Meck Age:  Ellie is “49 and holding” and Dennis is 59 Hometown:  Dennis hails from Macungie, while Ellie resides in Lower Macungie Township. Family:  Ellie is the mother of Chip and Becca, and the grandmother to eight.  Dennis said he is single, but taken. Occupation:  Dennis retired from the Brookside Country Club after 27 years as a chef.  Ellie, also retired, was a tax officer for 15 years and a business manager for seven years. Name of organization:  Macungie Memorial Park Describe what you do.  “I started here about 20 years ago as a volunteer for the Wheels of Time,” said Ellie.  “”I saw a need last year for additional park volunteers, so this past year I also volunteered at the refreshment stand where I…

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