The North Catasauqua Betterment Committee is seeking volunteers for their 2014 community events. The civic organizaion plans the North Catasauqua small Town USA Carnival, North Catasauqua small Town USA Golf Tournament, and the Best of North Catasauqua Autumnfest & Car Show. Various volunteer positions are available at each event.

Volunteers, high-school age or higher preferred, may work as little as an hour. If you need volunteer hours for work or school, this is a great opportunity. It is also perfect for those who wish to get out of the house or want to give back to their community.

Little or no experience is needed... just a smile!

For more information or to volunteer email- NCataCentennial@aol.com or call 610-264-1504

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The Suburban North Family YMCA Spring Craft Fair and an Egg Hunt will be on Saturday, April 5, at the Y in Catasauqua.

The craft fair will feature floral items, jewelry, wooden crafts, homemade candy, specialty items and more. The fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If interested in selling your crafted items, tables are available contact the Y for an application.

The egg hunt will be held for all children under 6 years of age. Youngsters will be divided into different age groups with the first group starting at 10 a.m. One overall winner for each group will be awarded a basket prize. There is no fee for the egg hunt, but please register your child at the YMCA Welcome Center or by calling 610-264-5221.

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North Catasauqua and Catasauqua will celebrate July 4th this year with a gala celebration at the North Catasauqua Playground Saturday, July 5, ending with fireworks at dusk. The J4 Committee is asking for donations to help with the cost of the fireworks.

Anyone who gives a donation of $200 or more will be listed on the J4 flier as a special donor. Those who donate between $100 and $199 will be listed as a Red Patron, those who give $50 to $99 will be listed as a White Patron and those who give $49 and under will be listed as a Blue Patron.

Make checks payable to the J4 Committee and send them to J4 Committee, PO Box 212, Catasauqua, PA 18032.

If your donation is received by April 11 your name will be listed in the J4 flier. If received after April 11, your name will be listed on a poster at the J4 Celebration.