We are more than halfway through the month of November already!

Everyone is most likely running off to dinner with family and friends to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy time with your loved ones, and remember to select a designated driver if you are toasting to the holiday.

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With the celebration of Thanksgiving comes the beginning of holiday shopping.

Black Friday is sure to be the kick-off to a holiday season of increased traffic in our community. Remember to be extra careful when driving, and try to be courteous during this holiday season of peace.

If you want to avoid the traffic altogether, remember that shopping online is a great alternative, and you can still find great deals.

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Stop by Whitehall Township Public Library 7 p.m. Dec. 3 to enjoy a performance by the barbershop quartet ffourtissimo.

Also, at the library, on Dec. 5, they will be hosting pictures with Santa. Kids and adults alike, as well as leashed and under-control pets, may stop in to have their picture taken with Santa. The photos are then emailed or available online to be printed. There is a small fee for the photography service.