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Morning Emmaus! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's on tap for this summer's free Emmaus park concerts?
  • How an Emmaus heart transplant survivor turned her "bonus days" into hope
  • Which star receivers will light up Friday nights around Emmaus?

Also on today's calendar: Native Tree and Shrub Sale and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Humid with showers around, with a high of 76 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Megan's Museum Minute: Week of 8/19/26 (wdiy.org) — Emmaus families can look forward to free concerts and performances all summer long through the 2026 Emmaus Summer Entertainment Series at Emmaus Community Park and Triangle Park. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs, and the kids to enjoy live music, outdoor shows, and community time under the stars. The column also spotlights regional museum trips and volunteer stream projects across the Lehigh Valley.
   

• Chris Klug Foundation to honor transplant community at 2026 Wine & Dine gala (soprissun.com) — An Emmaus resident, photographer and transplant recipient Alison Conklin, is being honored at the Chris Klug Foundation's Wine & Dine gala for inspiring others through her recovery and Bonus Days Magazine. Her journey from a life-threatening heart condition to national recognition highlights how one Emmaus neighbor is helping transplant patients feel less alone, while the event raises funds for organ donation awareness.
   

• Top returning local receivers entering the 2026 high school football season (lehighvalleylive.com) — Emmaus football fans will see some of the region's top receivers this fall, as Central Catholic's standout Tahir Edmondson posted his best game in a win at Emmaus last season. The roundup highlights 17 returning playmakers from Lehigh Valley and nearby schools, with stats, records, and college prospects that set expectations for another competitive high school football year.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • KR - New Student Orientation
    Kratzer Sch Allentown, PA 18104
    9:00 am
  • PM - Kindergarten Orientation
    Parkway Manor Sch Allentown, PA 18104
    9:00 am
  • KR - Sneak Peek
    Kratzer Sch Allentown, PA 18104
    10:15 am
  • PM - New Student Orientation
    Parkway Manor Sch Allentown, PA 18104
    1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • For those who said WHY AM I POSTING that I turn 50 in previous post, here's why
    1. Cause I CAN 2. Im a Personal Trainer and if you want to look and become your best version, Im here for you 3. To show and prove dedication,… (Nextdoor 6th & Broad)
  • TransDev posted a job opening for Utility Worker / Cleaner in Allentown. Apply here.
  • Muhlenberg College posted a job opening for Assistant Director, Admissions in Allentown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Emmaus here.

🗞 Nearby News

Macungie

  • Lehigh Valley data center opponents react to Gov. Shapiro's order to 'rein in' developers. Here's what they're saying (mcall.com)

Allentown

  • Lehigh Valley's Tallest Mural Completed at Allentown's Iconic Spiral Deck (pasenate.com)
  • Things to do this weekend in Lehigh Valley: Festivals for country music, film and culture (mcall.com)
  • Teen dies in Allentown motorcycle-moped collision, coroner says (lehighvalleylive.com)

Easton

  • 5 Things To Do This Weekend Around Easton: Aug. 22-23 (patch.com)

Ok Emmaus! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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