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 Catasauqua Thrift Shop, 113 Bridge St., is open with new spring and summer fashions.

The shop is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Proceeds from the thrift shop are returned to the community through contributions that support youth and adult programs and services.

Donations of good, used clean clothing are gratefully accepted during store operation hours.

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St. Andrew's Young at Heart, Third and Eugene streets, North Catasauqua, will hold their monthly meeting April 23 in the church social hall. Bingo will be played after the meeting.

There are still seats avaiable to see Moses May 14 at Sight & Sound. On April 25 there is a trip scheduled to Mohegan Sun.

Anyone interested in either trip should contact Bill Molchancy at 610-264-0920

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North Catasauqua and Catasauqua will celebrate July 4 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.