AARP meeting to be held Sept. 9
The Northampton AARP meeting will be held Wednesday, Sept. 9 at the Northampton Memorial Community Center, 1601 Laubach Ave.
Doors open at noon. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided.
If interested in any trips, call Sharon at 610-262-9182.
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The cenacle to the Divine Mercy of Queenship of Mary Church is offering a one-day trip to Stockbridge, Mass. on Oct. 7. The trip to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy on Eden Hill will leave at 7 a.m. from St. Joe’s parking lot on Canal Street and return at approximately 9:30 p.m. the same day. The fee includes the trip and lunch. A stop will be made for dinner in Massachusetts.
For cost and other information, contact Fran at 610-262-1663 or Stacy at 610-704-2615.
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The Friends of Northampton Area Public Library will be running a bus trip Dec. 11 to the “Vatican Splendors” exhibit at the Franklin Institute.
The exhibit includes many artifacts that have never before left Vatican City.
The cost of the trip includes transportation, admission and driver’s tip.
The bus leaves from the Northampton Recreation Center at 8 a.m. and arrives back at 6 p.m.
For cost and other information, contact the library at 610-262-7537.
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Assumption BVM Church will hold its annual parish picnic Sunday, Sept. 13 at Egypt Memorial Park.
The event will begin with a Mass at 11 a.m. The picnic continues until 7 p.m.
In addition to food and games throughout the day, The Pennsylvania Villagers will perform from 3-7 p.m.
All are welcome.
For more information, call 610-262-2559.
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Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1904 Main St. will hold its annual basket social from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 and from 9 a.m.-3 p.m Saturday, Sept. 12 in the church basement.
There are more than 350 items to be raffled off, so there will be something for everyone.
The drawing will take place at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. You don’t need to be present to win.
The kitchen will also be open the same hours for food and beverages.
The basket social benefits the Northampton Area Food Bank and the church.
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