WEST PARK CIVIC
ASSOCIATION
Summer 2014
President’s Message
Brunch in the Park, held on Sunday May 19, was a wonderful event, complete with live music by Sydnie
Keddington, delicious food, and WPCA camaraderie. The next brunch will be October 5th. June will undoubtedly
be West Park’s busiest month. On the 21st, WPCA will host 40th annual Art-In-The-Park with more than 95
artists already registered. Musical events will be provided throughout the day.
June 22 will be the 32nd annual
House Tour. This year’s tour promises to be the most distinctive tour to date. We have assembled a unique
combination of properties, featuring historic West Park mansions, stately townhouses, and beautiful gardens. We
are pleased to partner with Two City Center Lehigh Valley and Jaindl Properties to showcase the renaissance
unfolding downtown. On the evening of June 22nd West Park will be the site for a reservation-only lobster bake
catered by Bolete. For tickets, please contact Bolete Restaurant (610-868-6505 or bolete2@gmail.com).A special
thanks to those who helped with The West Park cleanup April 26th, and the First Annual Cherry Blossom Festival
held at Cedar Beach on April 26. The new Art-In-The-Park t-shirts were well received. Get yours while supplies
last. Special thanks to Rob and Peggy Egolf, Kory Frank, Nancy Jensen, and Mar Haeussler for helping set up
and staff the West Park Civic Association booth. We are still looking for volunteers to set up and tear down for
Art-In-The-Park and house sitters for the House Tour. Please see attached contact information.
We would like to extend a special thanks to our friends at old Allentown Preservation Association for including
WPCA in their street fair which took place on Saturday, May 10th. Look forward to seeing you at WPCA June
events. Please bring a friend or neighbor.
Sincerely,
Tom Yuracka,
President West Park Civic Association
32nd West Park Historic District House Tour
Sunday, June 22, 2014 11 am – 4 pm
Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 day of tour
Come meet the old and new Allentown! (Two downtown properties included)
For tour details and ticket information please visit us at www.westpark-ca.org or call
Tom Yuracka at (610)-737-7132.
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40th Annual Art-in-the-Park
Saturday, June 21st, 2014
Art-in-the-Park is celebrating its 40th year on Saturday, June 21st, 2014 (rain date: June28) at
West Park, 16th & Turner Sts., Allentown’s oldest city park, 10am-5pm! Our annual art show
features original works of art by 95+ artists from the Lehigh Valley, throughout Pennsylvania,
and surrounding northeast and Mid-Atlantic States. Prize money is awarded to each category:
watercolor, oils &acrylics, graphics, photography, and 3D (pottery, wood, jewelry, glass, fabric,
sculpture). Free spaces are given to 10 student artists in grades 9-12 and the Allentown School
District Foundation. There will be music and dance performances at the Victorian band shell
throughout the day:
10am The ASD Middle School Ballroom Dance Group
10:40am The ASD 5th Grade Chorus
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11:30am The Repertory Dance Theatre
12:30 The Allen High School Double String Quartet
1:30pm The Allentown Band
3pm Arizona Lights, a rock band from Philadelphia
4pm The Brotherhood of the Jug Band Blues, a Brooklyn based collective of jug band,
country blues, and old time music.
Each year 3,500+ patrons enjoy the art show. Art-in-the-Park is a FREE art show and is handicap accessible.
Art-in-the-Park is run by loyal volunteers from the West Park Civic Association. There are many ways you
can help make Art-in-the-Park 2014 a huge success. Encourage new artists to participate, be a sponsor, help
secure ads from local businesses, distribute posters, or help the day of the art show by setting up screens, serving
the coffee and donuts to the artists, helping artists set up, passing out art show programs at one of the park’s
entrances, and/or helping to tear down at the end of the show. As always, Art-in-the-Park sincerely appreciates
all of your help! Art-in-the-Park thanks the Church of the Mediator for setting up their famous hot dog/bake
good stand on the church’s front lawn.
New this year was Art-in-the-Park’s poster contest which was open to adult and student (grades 9-12) artists.
The winning illustration was by Lee Baldwin, of Allentown, a professional artist of portraits, landscapes, murals,
and custom orders specializing in watercolors, pen &ink, and charcoal. Mr. Baldwin has exhibited at Art-in-thePark for many years.
If you would like to volunteer or need more information, please call Peggy Egolf 610-434-0657 or email
peggy.egolf@verizon.net
Special Thanks to Earth Day Clean-up Volunteers!
WPCA thanks all of the volunteers who took time out of their busy Saturday morning on April
26th to help clean up our West Park neighborhood! More than 25 bags of litter were collected.
Volunteers included Marvin Wheeler, Tom Yuracka, Diane Sewards, Susan Bingham, Michael Donovan, Pat
Ziegler, Saleem Saab, Corey Frank, Joann Jones, Oliver Graver, Mike Sherer, and Robb & Peggy Egolf. Mayor
Ed Pawlowski, Representative Mike Schlossberg, and Ann Saurman, Manager of the Bureau of Recycling &
Solid Waste stopped by to thank everyone for their efforts as part of the City of Allentown’s Great Clean-up
Campaign and to pose for a group photo. A huge thank you to Saleem Saab for bringing donuts and coffee to
get everyone started!
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ELECTRONIC & UNIVERSAL WASTE RECYCLING DAY
DO YOUR PART TO HELP SAVE OUR ENVIRONMENT!
DROP OFF YOUR ELECTRONICS AND UNIVERSAL WASTE FOR RECYCLING!
THURSDAY, MAY 29TH, 10 AM TO 2 PM
RAISING MONEY TO HELP SUPPORT:
EVENT TO BE HELD AT:
EZ MICRO SOLUTIONS
2670 LEHIGH STREET
WHITEHALL PA 18052
ITEMS THAT CAN BE RECYCLED FREE OF CHARGE ARE LISTED BELOW:
(IF YOU HAVE AN ITEM NOT ON OUR LIST PLEASE CONTACT US, IT MAY BE ACCEPTABLE)
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TELEPHONES/CELL PHONES
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DESKTOP/LAPTOP COMPUTERS
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LCD MONITORS / LCD (FLAT) TVS
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GAMING SYSTEMS
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STEREOS & SPEAKERS/CABLES & CORDS
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PRINTERS/FAX
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KEYBOARDS & MICE
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UPS BATTERY BACKUPS/LAPTOP BATTERIES
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AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT/PLOTTERS
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MICROWAVES / SMALL APPLIANCES
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METAL ITEMS
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PROJECTORS / CRT MONITORS
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CALCULATORS/ADDING
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SMART BOARDS
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WASHERS & DRYERS
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EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
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DISHWASHERS
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DVD PLAYERS/VCR’S
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RANGES
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FILING CABINETS
MACHINES/FLOOR COPIERS
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COPIERS/SCANNERS/PRINT
CARTRIDGES
MACHINES
ADDITIONAL ITEMS THAT CAN BE RECYCLED FOR A FEE
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TVS (IN WOODEN CABINET, PROJECTION-BIG
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REFRIGERATORS - $20.00
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AIR CONDITIONERS - $20.00
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DEHUMIDIFIERS - $20.00
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FLOOR FREEZERS - $20.00
PER DRIVE, INCLUDES A
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TELEVISIONS - $30.00
DESTRUCTION
SCREEN) $40.00
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(MUST BE COMPLETE, NO BROKEN TVS)
HARD DRIVE DESTRUCTION (OFFSITE) - $10
CERTIFICATE OF
DOCUMENT SHREDDING SERVICE (OFFSITE) -
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CAR BATTERIES - $5.00 (SEALED LEAD ACID)
$10 PER STANDARD PAPER SIZE BOX, INCLUDES
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HOUSEHOLD ALKALINE BATTERIES - $2.00/LB.
A
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LIGHT BULBS - $2.00 EACH
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CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION
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WEST PARK CIVIC ASSOCIATION
OF ALLENTOWN, INC.
The West Park civic Association (WPCA) exists to preserve, protect, enhance and promote West Park and its
surrounding neighborhood area. WPCA advocates prevention of park and neighborhood blight and
deterioration, enforcement of laws and ordinances within the area and park and neighborhood safety and
beautification. WPCA encourages harmonious human relations among the residents of the West Park
Neighborhood. Please consider joining WPCA, as we can be a stronger organization with your help.
2013 West Park Civic Association Membership Application
Dues: WPCA dues are due and payable by the calendar year, January – December
$10.00 per Household Membership
Name: ______________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ______________________________ email: _____________________________
Date: _________________ new member: ________ renewal: _______
Would you like to receive your newsletter by: email only __ regular mail only __ both __
Dues must accompany membership form. Mail to:
Nancy Jensen, 1642 Turner St., Allentown, PA 18102.
As a member of the WPCA, and in order to further the above stated goals of the association, I would be
interested in helping with the following:
______ Art in the Park
______ Zoning
______ Membership
______ Code Enforcement
______ Crime Watch
______ Newsletter
______ Clean ‘N Green
______ House Tour
______ Board of Directors
______ Egg Hunt
______ Hospitality
______ Historic District
_______Children’s Programs
_______Welcome
______Historic Preservation Week
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WPCA CONTACTS
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Art in the Park
Membership
Newsletter
Crime Watch
House Tour
Clean & Green
Development
Development
Tom Yuracka
Ibi Balog
Merrily Starkey
Kory Frank
Robb & Peggy Egolf
Nancy Jensen
Diana Frank
Brad Yeakel
Tom Yuracka
Harry Crapser
Mar Haeussler
Saleem Saab
1634 Turner St
1522 ½ Chew St
1441 W Court St
1634 West Turner St
1640 Turner St
1642 Turner St
24 N. 16th St.
1514 Turner St
1644 Turner St
1522 ½ Chew St
1406 Hamilton St
116 N 15th St
tjy1020@gmail.com
ibalog@verizon.net
merrilystarkey@lehighcounty.org
Kormike75@Gmail.com
peggy.egolf@verizon.net
mumum44@verizon.net
dianabalotfrank@yahoo.com
towmotor1@hotmail.com
tjy1020@gmail.com
ibalog@verizon.net
marwpca@verizon.net
saleemsaab@yahoo.com
West Park
Lobster Bake
Come enjoy a Lobster Bake
Dinner from Bolete
Restaurant in the beautiful
environs of West Park.
Dinner and Music
from 5 – 8 pm
Sunday June 22nd
and
Sunday September 28th.
For tickets, please contact:
Bolete Restaurant
(610-868-6505 or
bolete2@gmail.com).
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PLEASE UPDATE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS
It is a part of our mission to disseminate
information that is important and useful to our
members in a timely manner. One way we do this
is to send occasional emails to our membership,
such as crime specific to the neighborhood,
meetings of special interest, events or programs.
In order to accomplish this goal, we need your
updated email address. We promise not to abuse
this information. You will not be getting daily
spam.
We are also adding a line to our membership
application that will give you the option of
receiving your newsletters electronically. Mailing
the newsletter can be expensive as there are specific
USPS guidelines we must follow to be eligible for
bulk mail rates. Perhaps we can save some money
and help the environment by delivering as many as
possible by email. This is a work in progress.
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Please keep up to date on neighborhood
happenings by visiting our website at
www.westpark-ca.org
&
our Facebook Page at
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RESOURCE GUIDE FOR WEST PARK
HISTORIC DISTRICT
West Park Civic Association has compiled a working list
of craftsmen whom certain members have found to be
capable and reliable. However, WPCA assumes no legal
responsibility for their work.
William Petro: Stained glass repair and glass
design....610-435-4874
Mesko Glass: 171 Lloyd Street 610-264-3000
Adams Glass & Aluminum: 51 Lincoln Street 610-4332875 - to repair storm windows at reasonable prices in
addition plate glass windows
Anthony DeDona: electrician – 1172 Mosser Rd,
Breinigsville – 610 417-1600
Just Doors: 500 block New & Liberty between 9th and
10th - This is a garage with about 100 front doors that
have been collected from different homes
Slate, Copper & Tile Roofs: Andy Wasik - 324 W.
Broad Street Bethlehem 610-691-1169 – slate and tile
roofs
Dykes Lumber and Building Supplies: Tongue &
Groove flooring for front porches. 15 S. 6th St, Easton.
610-250-0600
M. Hanna & Sons Inc.: Repair of steps and concrete
porches. Bethlehem - 610 694-0724
Neff-Chattoe Company: leaded glass repairs – 931 W.
Washington St, Allentown – 610 434-5485
Grime Fighters LLC Window Washing
2093 Thompson Rd
Coopersburg, PA 18036
610-967-2650 Office
http://www.grimeoff.com
Allentown Preservation Warehouse: 1520 Walnut
Street - open Saturdays 9-12AM
Grant Applications: Deborah Cox Van Horn info@oldallentown.org
This month’s newsletter sponsored by Diana Frank,
Realtor: License: RS321204
Allentown Energy Conservation Program: Low
interest unsecured loans for one and two unit residences
for boilers, hot water heaters, windows & doors. See
Allentown website.
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West Park Civic Association Calendar of Events
West Park Music and Brunch in the Park Series
11 am – 1 pm Sunday October 5th
Please bring your favorite brunch item and friends to the West Park band shell and enjoy food and
performances by local musicians! Plenty of table seating available! Performer to be announced shortly – please
check our website for updates! For more information please contact Mar Haeussler at marwpca@verizon.net or
(610)-434-9035.
West Park Weekend June 21st and June 22nd
40th Art-In-The-Park
Saturday, June 21, 2014(Rain Date June 28th)10 am – 5 pm
Artists, Music, Dance Performances!
For more information call Peggy Egolf at (610) 434-0657.
32nd West Park Historic District House Tour
Sunday, June 22, 2014 11 am – 4 pm
Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 day of tour
Come meet the old and new Allentown!
(Two downtown properties included)
For tour details and ticket information please visit us at www.westpark-ca.org or call
Tom Yuracka at (610)-737-7132.
West Park Dinner and a Movie featuring Gravity, “Don’t let go!”
Please join us on August 16th at 6 pm (rain date August 17th) for our annual Dinner and a Movie event. This
year’s movie is Gravity. Please bring your favorite food and drink and enjoy the academy award winner for Best
Director with your friends and neighbors. 6:30 pm Dinner, 8:15 pm movie. For table reservations please contact
Peggy Egolf at (610) 434-0657.
West Park Lobster Bake Dinners
Come enjoy a Lobster Bake Dinner from Bolete Restaurant in the beautiful environs of West Park. Dinner and
Music from 5 – 8 pm Sunday June 22nd and Sunday September 28th. For tickets, please contact Bolete
Restaurant (610-868-6505 or bolete2@gmail.com).
PERRY ROME PRODUCTIONS, BAND OF BROTHERS, AND THE WEST PARK CIVIC ASSOCIATION PRESENT:
LIVE MUSIC AT WEST PARK BANDSHELL
Saturday June 21
(During Art-In-The-Park, following The Great Allentown Band)
3pm: ARIZONA LIGHTS • Indie rock band from Philadelphia
4pm: BROTHERHOOD OF THE JUG BAND BLUES • Country blues jug band from Brooklyn
Sunday June 22
(After West Park House Tour and During Bolete Lobster Bake - Flyers Attached)
4:30pm: THE DOWN HILL STRUGGLERS
• Old time string band from NYC, recently featured on NPR and in the Coen Bros’ film Inside Llewyn Davis.
West Park is located at 15th Street between Linden & Turner Streets in Allentown, PA.
ALL MUSIC FREE! JOIN US!
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West Park Civic Association
NON-PROFIT
1634 W. Turner Street
Allentown, PA 18102
ORGANIZATION
US POSTAGE
PAID
LEHIGH VALLEY, PA
PERMIT NO. 269
or current resident
West Park Civic Association to Host 32nd Annual House Tour June 22
Join us for an intimate look at ten of West Park’s most beautiful homes. Follow the progress of renovations on a
Hamilton Street Mansion; enjoy the spectacular gourmet kitchen complete with new butler’s pantry and French doors
overlooking stately trees. Wander through homes with beautiful carved woodwork, stained glass and artwork by local
and regional artists. Discover an 1873 townhome, whose renovations were inspired by a love of the English Regency
style. Unique to this home is a walled garden complete with underground garage and tunnel connecting it to the
home.
Continue your tour downtown to enjoy the 6th floor of Two City Center, Allentown’s newest office building, providing
a bird’s eye view of the Lehigh Valley. A free shuttle bus will be available from the Episcopal Church of the
Mediator (1620 Turner St.) to Two City Center so visitors can view the renaissance underway downtown. Vault 634
located at the former Lehigh Valley Trust Company building has been transformed into the regions most unique
event centers, and will be open for tours. Visitors can marvel at the restored interior featuring marble fireplaces,
gilded architectural moldings and a spectacular stained glass sky light. Complimentary refreshments will be provided
by Hummus House. Live music will be provided at several homes for your enjoyment and relaxation
Tickets can be purchased the day of the tour for $15 at the Episcopal Church of the Mediator. Advance tickets are for
sale at the following locations: Albrights Hardware, C. Leslie Smith, Phoebe Floral, Walter’s Pharmacy, Hummus
House and BoutiqueToGo. Tickets will also be available at Art-in-the-Park on June 21. This year’s tour, hosted by
West Park Civic Association, is sponsored by Jaindl Properties and City Center Lehigh Valley. Free parking courtesy
of the Masonic Lodge is available at their lot at 1524 Linden Street. For additional information please visit our
website at www.westpark-ca.org or call 610 737 7132
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