Assumption BVM Church will hold its annual picnic Sunday, Sept. 9, at Egypt Memorial Park.

The event begins with a Mass in the pavilion at 11 a.m.

Entertainment will be provided by the Emil Schanta Band beginning at 3 p.m.

Games, food and plenty of other activities will continue until 7 p.m.

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Did you know that the Northampton Area Public Library presents an exclusive screening of unique movies free of charge? One more movie is scheduled for the summer on Aug. 21 at 1 p.m.

Under the movie licensing agreement, the library is not permitted to list the title here.

Call 610-262-7537 or come in to ask and register. Feel free to bring a light snack. Space is limited, so call soon!

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The Northampton Borough Municipal Pool will close for the season on Saturday, Aug. 18.

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The Friends of the Northampton Area Public Library will sponsor a chartered bus trip to the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit at the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, on Friday, Sept. 21.

The bus will depart at 8 a.m. from the Northampton Recreation Center, 1 Lerchenmiller Drive, and will arrive back at approximately 6 p.m.

The cost includes transportation and admission to both the Franklin Institute and the exhibit. Stop by the library, 1615 Laubach Ave., to reserve your seat.

This trip is open to everyone who would like to come, not just library patrons. Seating is limited, so get your tickets early. The ticket purchase deadline is Thursday, Aug. 16.

Proceeds from the bus trip will be used to fund library projects.

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The Northampton High School Class of 1967 will hold its 45th reunion Saturday, Nov. 17, 5 p.m., at the Northampton Memorial Community Center, 16th Street and Laubach Avenue.

Contact Barry Yanders, 610-767-9098, for details.

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The Northampton Memorial Community Center, 16th Street and Laubach Avenue, hosts bingo every Monday night. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the games begin at 7 p.m.

The kitchen is open.

Proceeds benefit the Northampton Recreation Center.

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