Quota of Northampton is again accepting contributions of either new, unwrapped gifts of your own choosing or a financial donation for its "elves" to shop so that less-fortunate children in the community can enjoy Christmas.

The club will also operate a Christmas store for young clients of the Northampton Area Food Bank Saturday, Dec. 7. Each child will be able to pick out a gift for every family member at no charge. In addition to gifts for children, the club is also looking for small gifts for adults and siblings.

Last year, Quota helped more than 40 children in the Northampton Area School District have a wonderful holiday through the generous donations of individuals and local businesses.

To arrange for a gift or donation drop-off or pick-up, call Judy Egge at 610-264-9786; email Marian Opresko at marjer8@gmail. com; or fax Nikol Tews at 610-262-3037.

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The Civil War Discussion Group will meet Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m., at the Northampton Area Public Library, 1615 Laubach Ave.

The group is free and open to the public.

Gary Maursky will speak about the northern and southern generals after the war.

For more information, contact Dick Stewart at 610-261-4331.

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Assumption of the Virgin Mary UOC, 1301 Newport Ave., is having a Christmas nut roll sale.

Orders will be taken until Dec. 1 with pickup Dec. 13.

For cost and to place an order, call Marty at 610-682-4458 or Linda at 610-262-0265.

The church is also selling potato and cheese pierogies through Dec. 5.

For cost and to place an order, call Kash at 610-262-3947.

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Stop by the Northampton library 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, to celebrate International Games Day.

This program is free and open to all ages.

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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1235 Main St., will hold a basket bingo Saturday, Nov. 23.

Doors open at 11:30 a.m., and the games begin at 1 p.m.

Refreshments will be available for purchase.

For tickets, call 610-502-1037.

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