Northampton: Library to hold Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day at Northampton Area Public Library is scheduled for 9 a.m.-noon June 4. This will be the first day of sign-ups for summer reading programs for children, teens and adults. There also will be fun and activities for the family during the event.
Also at the library, a program on nutrition and healthy living will be presented by Dr. Kaitlyn Connors 6 p.m. July 23.
For information on either of these events, call the library at 610-262-7537.
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The eighth annual Paw Prints on the Canal will be held 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 5 at Canal Park.
The free event is hosted by Northampton Borough and benefits its police K-9 unit. It will be held rain or shine and is open to the public.
Highlights of the day include demonstrations by Officer Buchanan and K-9 Vito; a rabies and microchipping clinic; a rescue pet parade, noon; a sharp-dressed pet talent contest, 1 p.m.; basket raffle, 3:30 p.m.; pet photos; bake sale; pony rides; pet psychic readings; and refreshments.
For more information, call 610-440-0079 or 610-554-3678 or email pawprintsonthecanal@yahoo.com.
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A community yard sale is set for June 11. Rain date is June 12.
Quota Club will hold its annual event 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Canal Park.
The group is accepting donations of items to sell.
Food and beverages will be available.
To register for a space or to make a donation, call Nikol at 610-440-2171.
Northampton Area Historical Society will be holding a yard sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Siegfried Station, Route 329.
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A car wash and bake sale will be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 11 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 19th Street and Lincoln Avenue.
All proceeds benefit the church’s youth ministry.
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St. John’s Friendly Fifties will meet 1 p.m. June 13 in the church’s social hall, 1343 Newport Ave.
Singers Lorri and James will entertain.
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Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 will hold its picnic noon June 15 at Municipal Park, Laubach Avenue and Smith Lane.
Those members planning to attend must have a ticket and are asked to bring a dessert.
Those interested in trips should contact Sharon at 610-262-9182.
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Northampton Area High School’s Class of 2011 will hold its reunion 5-10 p.m. June 18 at Tri-Boro Sportsmen Club, Route 329.
For cost and to RSVP, email nhs2011reunion@gmail.com.
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