The Gospel Chapel Missions Committee has partnered with Lehigh Valley Business Group, a nonprofit organization, for Project Keep Warm.

The goal for this project is to collect 500 new or gently used blankets by the end of 2012. All blankets will be donated to various homeless shelters, family centers and animal shelters throughout the Lehigh Valley and Pocono areas.

Blankets can be dropped off Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., or before/after the 10:30 service on Sunday.

The Gospel Chapel is located at 2022 Main St. For more information, call the church at 610-262-8101.

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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 Liederkranz, 402 E. Ninth St., will hold a meat and seafood raffle Sunday, Dec. 9, 3-7 p.m. A breakfast will be held Sunday, Dec. 16, 8 a.m.-noon.

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The members of the Northampton Fire Department, along with Santa and his elves, will be delivering your wrapped gifts to that special person on your Christmas list on Saturday, Dec. 15, starting at noon.

If you live in Northampton Borough and would like a gift delivered, drop it off at the Northampton Fire Department, 4 Lerchenmiller Drive. Include the child's name and address.

The drop-off dates and times are Wednesday, Dec. 12; Thursday, Dec. 13; and Friday, Dec. 14, 6-8 p.m. For more information, call Tom at 484-357-2121.

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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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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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