AYP Events
![March Mix ‘n Mingle: Financing Your Future](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1678558178763-UWBO0YMNO39BZEK9ZAK7/AYP+Insta+size.jpg)
March Mix ‘n Mingle: Financing Your Future
Financing Your Future
Featured speakers will be announced soon!
![Gobble Gobble, Giggle Giggle Comedy Night](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1665589236763-OC5MVXIZ0COZ1E7VETD0/Blue+Ocean+Photo+Summer+Instagram+Post+%281%29.jpg)
Gobble Gobble, Giggle Giggle Comedy Night
Join us for a special Dine + Donate at downtown's newest bar, PA Rye Co!
A percentage of the happy hour proceeds will go towards AYP's annual Lehigh Carbon Community College scholarship.
![Dine & Donate](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1665159893088-0ODPNF7HPJB5TK21M6MP/pjs.jpg)
Dine & Donate
Come out Thursday, October 27th to PJ's in Bethlehem! This all day Dine & Donate is to help AYP raise funds for our upcoming Thanksgiving meal distribution.
Make sure to mention AYP (or show flyer) to your hostess, server or bartender.
*Promo includes takeout!
![Dine + Donate](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1660589244870-AEDQMSLWURY734Z7FU2U/Blue+Ocean+Photo+Summer+Instagram+Post+%281%29.jpg)
Dine + Donate
Join us for a special Dine + Donate at downtown's newest bar, PA Rye Co!
A percentage of the happy hour proceeds will go towards AYP's annual Lehigh Carbon Community College scholarship.
![State Senate + Representative Town Hall](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1650910739795-PG7C39YN5LCVBRXYMGLY/Blue+Ocean+Photo+Summer+Instagram+Post+%281%29.jpg)
State Senate + Representative Town Hall
Join us Tuesday, May 3rd for our State House + State Representative Town Hall (districts encompassing the City of Allentown territory)
![2nd Annual Cornhole Scholarship Fundraise](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1647967261481-VVFU1V0ZZDBI890IZ18D/276163100_499078658325100_8525316743645590619_n.jpg)
2nd Annual Cornhole Scholarship Fundraise
Help up raise money for the Lehigh Carbon Community College Scholarship Fund. 4 rounds for seeding, then teams will be split into divisions for the double-elimination tournament!
![Holiday Wish List For Kids](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1639668019740-750RNB8F9YVPYK7EI482/260284534_1603598813342416_7691012918605067819_n.jpg)
Holiday Wish List For Kids
AYP is once again teaming up with Community Services for Children (CSC) for a Holiday Gift Card & Book Drive! Help us spread joy to the children and families they serve.
![Thankful For Thanksgiving](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1637006770783-5SUBSGE73LA1Y31AEV7U/252698565_1591503637885267_3730815359527150643_n.jpg)
Thankful For Thanksgiving
This year our goal is to provide 25 Allentown-based families in need with Thanksgiving hot n ready meals from Cracker Barrel that feed 10-14 people (with leftovers). We need YOUR HELP to accomplish this!
![Queen City Speaks Up](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1619704742277-W5N43GITKYF5IN8NTRQP/176504034_903458647172682_6224752516124818190_n.jpg)
Queen City Speaks Up
In lieu of holding in-person events due to a global pandemic, AYP has taken to the (virtual) streets of Zoom to hear from Allentownians to highlight positives, areas of improvement and overall impact through the eyes of different, diverse communities.
![Allentown Mayoral Race Town Hall](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1632849911713-U7VU3OWOG1KEAFPXUYT6/AYP+SAVE+THE+DATE.png)
Allentown Mayoral Race Town Hall
Join us for our Town Hall featuring the city's hottest race in the upcoming general election; Mayor of Allentown!
![Cornhole Tournament](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1631201949098-0R02F2TINI6H1UMYUVCC/240585387_371293071323971_4677827051555626625_n.jpg)
Cornhole Tournament
Tournament to benefit Allentown Young Professionals LCCC Scholarship Fund!
![Iron Pigs + AYP](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1632075815575-OR4NDEBANKJLQOD2BUWO/241956658_1549357805433184_1008146080149705581_n.jpg)
Iron Pigs + AYP
Join AYP behind the concession stands at the Iron Pigs' final home game of the season to help us raise money for our annual LCCC scholarship.
![Dine + Donate](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1631201582070-ZGNQV6Q5IRW4PJND9OZ8/240889818_1538930556475909_7227949670213831363_n.jpg)
Dine + Donate
Come hungry and thirsty to McCall Collective Brewing Co. to support our Dine and Donate!!
![Allentown Mayoral Candidate Town Hall](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1614921789278-1HXFRRTBYV7QW7B5BJGM/152486296_1410213316014301_8221292874808714892_o.png)
Allentown Mayoral Candidate Town Hall
Join us for our upcoming event featuring Allentown's candidates running for the Mayor's office!
![New Book Drive](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1609702664699-EWZ7W10FFDNXT173QQKF/WE%27RE+PARNERING+WITH+CSC+TO+MAKE+THIS+HOLIDAY+SEASON+BRIGHTERSurprise+Boxes.png)
New Book Drive
AYP is partnering again with Community Services for Children (CSC) on a new book drive! Help us make the holidays a little brighter with a little literacy generosity.
![Virtual Political Town Hall](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1612931347783-B66MAM8669WRWP7FX8ZO/122119423_1319476521754648_1575349297252406235_o.png)
Virtual Political Town Hall
AYP turns to Facebook Live and Zoom to bring a virtual town hall event featuring the 132nd PA House of Representative race!
![Mayor Ray O'Connell Addresses Allentonians](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1612933273093-TCC4A4G44TORW99CM3GO/85092110_1090020591366910_5591615934092541952_o+%281%29.jpg)
Mayor Ray O'Connell Addresses Allentonians
Mayor O’Connell gives a State of the City address to the public, free of charge.
![End-Of Year Make Every Season Brighter Drive](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1612934162874-V0SJBQZD1E5PLFYDBIVK/73211322_10156230030877396_1762405590434316288_o.jpg)
End-Of Year Make Every Season Brighter Drive
Help AYP gather warm winter clothing items and new books for the children who need them most in our community.
![Everyone Is Deserving - Thanksgiving Meals Fundraiser](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1612934665215-2N5TPTVLBWLG9FCH6MZJ/74420280_1011328485902788_3779874518185541632_o.jpg)
Everyone Is Deserving - Thanksgiving Meals Fundraiser
Dine at Union and Finch to help us raise money to feed families in need within our community this Thanksgiving.
![Comedy Night with Jackie "The Joke Man"](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1614923562039-0JPE0ZMD54626Q4H2I2Z/69933761_952886615080309_4830702635826806784_n.jpg)
Comedy Night with Jackie "The Joke Man"
Join us Friday, October 11th at Wisecrackers - Allentown/Lehigh Valley with Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling from 7:30-11 PM for some laughs in support of Allentown Young Professionals!
2nd Annual International Cultural Festival
Through a variety of foods, artistic and musical performances, we are raising cultural awareness and celebrating diversity!
![Best Friend Weekend](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1614924858498-STBISNIUE59LTBUE9SBY/66630700_2796471420368382_1827449704741339136_o.jpg)
Best Friend Weekend
Allentown Young Professionals will be Volunteering all day at the The Lehigh County Humane Society for the event.
![Dine & Donate](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1614925288869-M7SZ5EF2RK0NEA1N6OZG/61627310_877411722627799_4667767970506735616_o.jpg)
Dine & Donate
Dine with us at Ringers Roost, Thursday, June 20th from 6 - 9 PM! During this time, 20% of your bill will help support AYP and our mission.
![Young Professional Mixer](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1614925662384-N09B01HAMB6YGMJIJ14T/60927469_10157188097088149_1568300255798099968_n.jpg)
Young Professional Mixer
You and a guest are invited to join members of Circle 31, Museum leadership, and young professionals from around the Lehigh Valley for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and an artful experience.
![Pre-Primary Election Town Hall](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1614926067536-5M10LSDVMX13CPZB23DM/57572713_853889481646690_4445701402341146624_o.jpg)
Pre-Primary Election Town Hall
Join us for the one of its kind "Town Hall" a week prior to the primary elections.
![Phantoms vs. Hartford Wolf Pack](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1614926386133-IZGR6ISQTUOKP4Y55234/52156769_813655162336789_4918985525387329536_n.jpg)
Phantoms vs. Hartford Wolf Pack
Come join AYP for a fun night of Lehigh Valley Phantoms hockey!
![Comedy Night](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1614927232425-578XC6PJG6IBUYB896YW/52678103_817052838663688_4476061181831806976_o.jpg)
Comedy Night
Join us Saturday, April 6th at Wisecrackers - Allentown/Lehigh Valley from 8-11 PM for some laughs in support of Allentown Young Professionals
![Dine to Donate](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1614926708770-D7DWBBKAQNNTM9G8RCI4/53387378_825027654532873_95707625294921728_o.jpg)
![Living in Allentown](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1614927575440-KB0UDDPSV3AZKYJS1FCL/53918279_831836347185337_5172320473375047680_o.jpg)
![New Members Mix & Mingle](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd023497d1def24e9aed781/1614927933377-5S0QATFOK2ZSX454FJR7/51109477_798266463875659_2179505077323038720_o.jpg)
New Members Mix & Mingle
Network with young local business people, educators, community activists and more as well as learn more about AYP.