The borough's annual tree-lighting ceremony will be held Sunday, Nov. 25, 5:30 p.m., at Main Street and Laubach Avenue. The rain date is Nov. 26.

Santa will arrive via a fire truck with treats for the kids.

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Northampton Borough will hold its annual Christmas Lights Contest this year with $175 in prizes awarded.

A representative from the club will drive around to all the participating houses between Dec. 15 and 20 and will contact the three winners before Christmas. This contest is only open to homes, not businesses.

Send in your name, address and phone number by Dec. 13 to:

Northampton Exchange Club

PO Box 323

Northampton, 18067.

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Did you ever wonder what happens to less fortunate children at Christmastime?

If you would like to contribute toward gifts for kids in our community who would normally go without seeing presents on Christmas morning, contact Quota of Northampton.

Members will accept contributions of either new, unwrapped gifts of your own choosing or a financial donation for the club's "elves" to shop with.

Last year, Quota was able to help 45 children in the Northampton Area School District have a wonderful holiday through the generous donations of individuals and local businesses.

The club also hosts a Christmas store for young clients of the Northampton Area Food Bank. Last year, each child was able to pick out a gift for every member of his or her family at no charge. In addition to gifts for children, organizers are also looking for small gifts for adults and siblings.

To be a part of this holiday experience, call Judy at 610-264-9786; email Marian at marjer8@gmail. com; or fax Nikol at 610-262-3037.

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Assumption of the Virgin Mary UOC, 1301 Newport Ave., is accepting orders for its Christmas nut roll sale until Dec. 2. Selections include nut, poppy seed, apricot, lekvar (prune) and raspberry.

Orders may be picked up at the church on Saturday, Dec. 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Call Marty at 610-682-4458 or Linda at 610-262-0265 to order.

Potato-cheese pierogies are also available. Orders taken Nov. 26-30 can be picked up Dec. 6. Orders taken Dec. 10-14 can be picked up Dec. 20. Call Kash at 610-262-3947 to order.

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A craft fair and lunch with Santa will be held Saturday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Gin Mill and Grille, 1750 Main St. All proceeds will benefit the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Local crafters and artisans will have displays.

Kids can visit with Santa and make a craft.

A Chinese auction, bake sale and 50/50 drawing will be held.

Shopping at the craft fair is free. There is a cost for the lunch with Santa and kids' craft table.

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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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