Save the dates for these Lehigh Valley Scene events

http://www.mcall.com/features/scene/mc-scene-lehigh-valley-allentown-250-save-dates-01-20130112,0,4599515.story FROM THE MORNING CALL PHILLIES BANQUET: The 6th Annual Phillies Winter Banquet will be 6 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Sands Event Center in Bethlehem. It honors IronPigs players Eric Kratz and Kevin Frandsen. Guests include Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr., manager Charlie Manuel, assistant general manager Benny Looper, Director of Player Development Joe Jordan and Assistant Director of Player Development Steve Noworyta, and IronPigs Manager Dave Brundage. The event distributes grants from IronPigs Charities to local nonprofits and includes live and silent auctions. Individual tickets are $80; tables of 10 are $725. Championship Tables for 10, with priority seating, private pre-event reception with VIP meet-and-greet, company logo in program, event signs/recognition and personalized autographed bat by event VIPs are $1,400. For tickets, call 610-841-7447 or email Sarah Marten at smarten@ironpigsbaseball.com. CALLING ALL CHOCOHOLICS: The Easton Main Street Initiative presents its 7th Annual Chocolate Lovers' Soiree 7-10 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Bank Street Annex. The event includes chocolate desserts from 18 local bakeries, restaurants and chocolatiers, complimentary chocolate-inspired hand massages by Bodacious Salon, live jazz with Joe Wagner, souvenir photos and a cash bar featuring chocolate martinis, chocolate stout and more. Advance-only tickets, $30 per person, may be purchased online at http://www.EastonMainStreet.org or at the office, 35 S. Third St. Info: 610-330-9940. SWEETS AND TREATS: Angel 34, a nonprofit organization that advocates for finding a cure for childhood cancer, presents the 3rd Annual Wine and Chocolate Event 1-4:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at St. Joseph the Worker Parish Hall in Orefield. Along with award-winning wines, guests sample and vote for their favorite chocolate creations made by area chefs, bakers and caterers. The event includes food demonstrations with wine pairings, a souvenir glass, Chinese auction and live chef auction. Must be 21 or older to attend. Purchase $25 per person advance tickets at http://www.angel34.org. Tickets at the door: $34.