The Northampton Area Public Library, 1615 Laubach Ave., will host a book discussion with local author Paul Acampora, writer of "I Kill the Mockingbird," 6 p.m. tonight, Nov. 6.

For more information, contact the library at 610-262-7537.

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A Toys for Tots kickoff event will be held Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Northampton Memorial Community Center, 1601 Laubach Ave.

Those planning to attend are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy.

Tickets can be purchased at RE/MAX Unlimited, 1080 Schadt Ave., Whitehall. For cost and other information, contact Marty Hacker at 610-266-4004 or martyhacker@ rcn.com.

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St. John's Friendly Fifties will meet 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in the church's social hall, 1343 Newport Ave.

Elvis impersonator Bernd Weishaupt will entertain.

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Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 will meet at noon Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Northampton Community Center, 1601 Laubach Ave.

Vocalists Tanya and Marge will entertain. Refreshments will be served.

For information, contact Sharon at 610-262-9182.

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If you would like to contribute toward gifts for kids who would normally go without presents on Christmas morning, contact Quota of Northampton.

Quota members are again accepting contributions of either new, unwrapped gifts or a financial donation for the club's "elves" to shop with.

They will also operate a Christmas store for young clients of the Northampton Area Food Bank Dec. 13.

To contribute, call Judy at 610-264-9786; email Marian at marjer8@ gmail.com or fax Nikol at 610-262-3037.