The women of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 19th Street and Lincoln Avenue, will hold a basket social and bake sale 1-8 p.m. Nov. 6 and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 7.

The kitchen will be open Friday for a light lunch or supper.

On Saturday, breakfast will be served 8 a.m.-noon. The menu includes eggs, sausage, home fries, pancakes, toast and beverages. There is a cost.

The basket drawing will take place 1 p.m. Saturday. You do not need to be present to win.

This fundraiser supports various community organizations and church projects.

Call 610-262-3813 with any questions.

***

St. John’s Friendly Fifties will meet 1 p.m. Nov. 9 in the church’s social hall, 1343 Newport Ave.

A presentation about Hess’s Department Store will be given. Members are asked to bring any Hess’s memorabilia to the meeting.

***

Northampton Area Public Library will be hosting a “Come Write In” writing space in honor of National Novel Writing Month. The space will be available 6 p.m. every Monday in November.

The library also will be hosting creative writing workshops for those ages 12 to 18, presented by Tom Tancin, author of “Atlantis Revolution Trilogy.” These workshops will be also held 6 p.m. every Monday in November.

Tancin will present “What Happens after You Write the Story?” 6 p.m. Nov. 11. He will discuss editing, formatting and publishing your work. This program is open to all ages.

To register, stop by the library, 1615 Laubach Ave., or call 610-262-7537.

***

Northampton AARP will meet noon Nov. 11 at Northampton Memorial Community Center, 1601 Laubach Ave.

Entertainment and refreshments will be provided.

Those interested in bus trips should contact Sharon at 610-262-9182.

***

Northampton Area Public Library will hold a Gatekeeper program 1:30-2:30 p.m. Nov. 11. Become a trained Gatekeeper by joining other community members who are looking out for our senior citizens.

Call the library at 610-262-7537 to register.

***

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1235 Main St., will hold a bingo featuring Longaberger and Vera Bradley products Nov. 21.

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

The cost of a ticket includes 20 games. Extra items available for purchase include specials, a Chinese auction and refreshments.

For tickets, call 610-502-1037. Proceeds benefit the church’s building fund.

***

Assumption of the Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1301 Newport Ave., is holding a nut roll sale. Choose from traditional nut or apricot, lekvar, poppyseed or red raspberry. To order, call Helen at 610-261-4575 or Linda at 610-837-3076. Orders can be picked up at the church 10 a.m.-noon Dec.12.

The church is also taking orders for pierogies. Call Helen at 610-261-4575 for details.

***

Send in your news! Does your church, Scout troop or civic organization have an event coming up? Email the information to tklutter@ptd.net, and I’ll include it in an upcoming column.