In observance of Good Friday, Northampton VFW Post 4714 will not be hosting a button-box accordion jam session April 18.

The entertainment will resume April 25 and subsequent Friday nights, 8-11 p.m., at the Post home, 1204 Main St.

Authentic Austrian-Hungarian and German polkas and waltzes will be performed by local favorites such as Joe Weber, Emil Shanta and other accompanying accordion players.

There is a $2 donation requested.

For more information, call 610-262-3891.

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The Home Association of the St. Peter & Paul Society (Hungarian Hall) will host bingo, featuring Coach and Vera Bradley items as prizes, April 27, at the hall, 1300 Stewart St.

Doors open 11:30 a.m. The games begin 1 p.m.

The kitchen will be open.

In addition to bingo, there will be door prizes and a Chinese auction.

For ticket price and to purchase tickets, call Judy Dreisbach at 610-261-2371.

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The Northampton Area Public Library, 1615 Laubach Ave., will close for remodeling today, 5 p.m. April 17 and reopen 9 a.m. Monday, May 12.

No materials will be due while the library is closed. Please do not use the book drop or media drop during that time.

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The Northampton Area Food Bank will hold a general meeting, April 29 in the fellowship hall of Queenship of Mary Church, 1324 Newport Ave.

Dinner will be served 6-7 p.m. The menu includes hot dogs, turkey barbecue and drinks. Covered dishes and desserts are welcomed.

The business meeting will begin 7 p.m.

For other information, visit the food bank website at www.northamptonareafoodbank.org.

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