Northampton: Resume, interview workshop planned
Northampton Area Public Library, 1615 Laubach Ave., will hold a resume and interview skills workshop 1-2 p.m. March 5. Register for this free event by calling 610-262-7537.
The library will host an adult coloring session 6 p.m. March 9. New members are always welcome. Bring your own supplies or use those on hand.
Game day is planned for 9 a.m.-noon March 12 at the library. Play some of the library’s board games or bring your own.
This year for Teen Tech Week, the library will hold robot racing. This program, set for 1 p.m. March 12, is open to all teens. No registration is required.
The library will hold its monthly free blood pressure screening 10 a.m.-noon March 14.
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A reminder that Grace United Church of Christ, 902 Lincoln Ave., will continue to host a crab cake or chicken finger dinner during the Lenten season 5-7 p.m. March 4 and 11. The dinner will be served in the fellowship hall.
The menu features crab cakes or chicken fingers, a baked potato, cole slaw, roll, dessert and beverages (lemonade, coffee and tea). Takeout is available.
Come out and enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship.
For information and tickets, call the church office at 610-262-7186. Tickets also can be purchased at the door.
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Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 will meet March 9 at Northampton Banquet & Event Center, 1601 Laubach Ave. Doors open noon.
Entertainment will be provided.
Those planning to attend are asked to bring a baked good.
If the schools are closed, there will be no meeting.
If interested in any trips, contact Sharon at 610-262-9182.
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St. John’s Friendly Fifties will meet 1 p.m. March 14 in the social hall at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Church, 1343 Newport Ave.
Singers Karen Foster and Robert Fahringer will entertain.
If Northampton schools are closed or delayed, the meeting is canceled.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4714 will be hosting a spring hop 7-10:30 p.m. March 19.
There is a cost.
Tickets are available at the post, Main Street and Laubach Avenue, after 4 p.m. daily and at the door the night of the event.
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As a reminder, the Friends of Northampton Area Public Library group is seeking monetary donations for sponsors for its Vera Bradley bingo, to be held April 3. Organizers also are looking for a few items for the Chinese auction section.
If interested, drop off your donation at the library or mail it to Friends of NAPL, Northampton Area Public Library, 1615 Laubach Ave., Northampton, 18067.
There are a few seats left for the library’s bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show March 11. This year’s theme is National Parks.
For cost and other information, call 610-262-7537.
Additionally, Northampton Area Public Library is currently looking for adult volunteers to monitor the teen lounge, which runs every Monday through Thursday after school, 2:30-5 p.m.
Contact the library if you are interested in volunteering.
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Northampton Banquet & Event Center hosts bingo every Monday night. Doors open 5:30 p.m., and games begin 7 p.m.
The kitchen is open. Proceeds benefit the center.
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