No Rain Date

On Episode 70 of No Rain Date, we’re joined by Licia Grim, owner of Pins ‘N Needles, a Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market vendor selling hand-sewn masks, scrunchies, coasters and other unique items. Grim became a weekly vendor at the Hellertown market in 2020, just after it opened with COVID-19 precautions–including a mask requirement–in place. Her eye-catching mask immediately drew the attention of a volunteer and other patrons, and her ability to quickly mass produce them–a skill she developed growing up immersed in the garment industry in the Lehigh Valley’s Slate Belt–made Pins ‘N Needles a perfect fit. Licia also gives back to the market by coordinating the local artisans who sell their wares there. The Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market is open every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from early May till late November, next to the Hellertown Area Library at 409 Constitution Ave., Hellertown, Pa. This year’s final market will be held Sunday, Nov. 24. As always, Josh has highlights from the week that was in local news, including an update on historic flash flooding triggered by the remnants of Hurricane Ida that damaged homes and businesses in the Saucon Valley area and beyond.

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On Episode 69 of No Rain Date, we’re joined by Ellen Underwood, Marketing and Outreach Coordinator for Buy Fresh Buy Local of the Greater Lehigh Valley to discuss how the organization supports consumers who want to purchase locally-grown produce and other foods at an affordable price. As Ellen explains, local agriculture is sustainable agriculture, which is why BFBLGLV is a partner to nearly a dozen Lehigh Valley area producer-only farmers markets. These markets only sell locally-grown produce, pasture-raised meats and other foodstuffs that are native to east central Pennsylvania. Buy Fresh Buy Local also supports organizations like the Kellyn Foundation in their efforts to help nourish the residents of the Lehigh Valley’s growing food deserts, via their Mobile Food Market. A major component of BFBLGLV’s mission is education, which is why they’re constantly working to promote local food providers like the vendors at the Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market. You can even win great prizes from some of them buy playing “Eat Right Here” on Buy Fresh Buy Local’s website, where you’ll find much more information about our local food economy as well as resources designed to help you take advantage of it. As always, Josh has highlights from the week that was in local news, including an important update on the Southern Lehigh School District’s updated health & safety plan.

No Rain Date is conveniently available for listening and download on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Stitcher, Deezer, Tunein, Pocket Casts, Google Podcasts and other apps, in addition to Saucon Source. To learn more about the podcast, suggest an interview subject or share feedback, please email

Love No Rain Date? You can help support it by making a voluntary contribution and becoming a Saucon Source member today. Learn more here. And don’t forget to sign up to receive the free Saucon Source newsletter three times a week. You’ll enjoy the convenience of having the latest news delivered to your inbox every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, as well as peace of mind of knowing you’ll never miss another story.

On Episode 68 of No Rain Date, we’re joined by Lisa Wolff, Manager of Community Engagement for the Center for Humanistic Change. Founded in 1979 and jointly funded by Lehigh and Northampton counties, CHC is dedicated to preventing drug and alcohol abuse via programming that educates and engages local residents from diverse backgrounds. As Lisa explains, young people are particularly at risk from drugs and alcohol, which is why many of the organization’s efforts are youth-targeted and mentorship-based. Building resiliency and coping skills is a focus for programming designed for younger children, while HOPE–Heroin & Opioid Prevention Education–is designed to help high school students and adults. CHC not only works with local schools, churches, Scouts and other groups, but also offers presentations that are specifically geared for businesses. Lisa also explains how the organization has adapted to continue serving vulnerable individuals during the COVID pandemic. To learn more about the Center for Humanistic Change, including their available services, visit TheCHC.org. As always, Josh has highlights from the week that was in local news, including an important update on the Saucon Valley School District’s updated health and safety plan.

No Rain Date is conveniently available for listening and download on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Stitcher, Deezer, Tunein, Pocket Casts, Google Podcasts and other apps, in addition to Saucon Source. To learn more about the podcast, suggest an interview subject or share feedback, please email

Love No Rain Date? You can help support it by making a voluntary contribution and becoming a Saucon Source member today. Learn more here. And don’t forget to sign up to receive the free Saucon Source newsletter three times a week. You’ll enjoy the convenience of having the latest news delivered to your inbox every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, as well as peace of mind of knowing you’ll never miss another story.

On Episode 67 of No Rain Date, we’re joined by Alli Ingram, Gina Loiacono and Brenda Strockyj of Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley, an organization that empowers families by helping them achieve the American dream of home ownership. Habitat’s unique home ownership program allows low-income families to buy a home with a zero percent interest mortgage after contributing 250 sweat equity hours toward its construction. Our guests share stories about families who have benefited by becoming Habitat homeowners. Since 1989, the organization has built 125 homes for low-income families, and in spite of construction-related challenges during the coronavirus pandemic they’re not slowing down. In fact, the affordable housing crisis in the Lehigh Valley is as serious as it’s ever been, which is why Habitat is looking for more community support. In this interview you’ll learn more about how you can become a donor, a volunteer or help Habitat in other ways, such as by shopping at their ReStore in Whitehall (hint: you can also donate items to the ReStore). Visit HabitatLV.org to learn more about the organization as well as their local brewery passport fundraiser, House That Beer Built.  As always, in case you missed them Josh has a roundup that features highlights from some of the week’s biggest local news stories, including plans for a new public works facility in Hellertown and a business opening at the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley.

No Rain Date is conveniently available for listening and download on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Stitcher, Deezer, Tunein, Pocket Casts, Google Podcasts and other apps, in addition to Saucon Source. To learn more about the podcast, suggest an interview subject or share feedback, please email

Love No Rain Date? You can help support it by making a voluntary contribution and becoming a Saucon Source member today. Learn more here. And don’t forget to sign up to receive the free Saucon Source newsletter three times a week. You’ll enjoy the convenience of having the latest news delivered to your inbox every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, as well as peace of mind of knowing you’ll never miss another story.

On Episode 66 of No Rain Date, we’re joined by Megan van Ravenswaay, Executive Director of the Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society, to talk about the society’s role in preserving local history, the Sigal Museum in Easton (which is part of NCHGS) and Lehigh Valley Passport to History. Passport to History is a partnership of more than 40 historic sites in and around the Lehigh Valley. All this month, member sites are participating in Lehigh Valley Passport to History Month by hosting special weekend events, with most sites open free of charge (check out the complete schedule of events here). Megan also discusses how COVID-19 has impacted the NCHGS and other local historical societies, as well as how they are working together to broaden the appeal of history from something traditional that “lives on a shelf” to interactive educational experiences that can be enjoyed all ages. As a special incentive for No Rain Date listeners to visit the Sigal Museum, Megan also shares an exclusive CODE you can use to receive free admission to the museum in August. As always, Josh has a news roundup featuring highlights from some of the week’s biggest stories, in case you missed them.

No Rain Date is conveniently available for listening and download on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Stitcher, Deezer, Tunein, Pocket Casts, Google Podcasts and other apps, in addition to Saucon Source. To learn more about the podcast, suggest an interview subject or share feedback, please email

Love No Rain Date? You can help support it by making a voluntary contribution and becoming a Saucon Source member today. Learn more here. And don’t forget to sign up to receive the free Saucon Source newsletter three times a week. You’ll enjoy the convenience of having the latest news delivered to your inbox every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, as well as peace of mind of knowing you’ll never miss another story.