Historic Catasauqua Preservation Association will have its annual Fest O’ Fall noon-5 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Biery House, 8 Race St., and the George Taylor House, Lehigh and Poplar streets.

Rain date is noon-5 p.m. Oct. 2.

Activities at the Biery House include building a scarecrow, face painting, a Boo-tique, sewing activities, building a bird house, decorating a pumpkin, crafts, games, visiting the witch in the summer kitchen, a free kids zone obstacle course, raffles, food, music, a bake sale and tours of the Biery House.

Visit the Biery’s Port blacksmiths and leather shop for demonstrations in blacksmithing and leather making.

Bake sale donations are appreciated. Call 610-266-0255 to drop off.

Activities at the George Taylor House include cider tastings, making sauerkraut, crafts, colonial artisans at work and George Taylor House tours.

New this year is an evening Oktoberfest 5-10 p.m. on Front Street between Blondie’s and Julia’s Four Seasons. There will be food, beer and music! The Biery’s Port blacksmiths and leather man will be giving demonstrations on site.

Also at the event, dry firewood - delivered and stacked - in 1/4 and 1/2 cords will be available for sale. Call 610-266-0255 for questions.

For more information on the event, call Betsy at 610-264-9716 or Janice at 610-266-0255. Also, like Historic Catasauqua Preservation Association on Facebook for more Fest O’ Fall information and updates.

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Catasauqua Club, 226 Pine St., will have a chicken dinner and bingo Oct. 1. Doors open 4 p.m., and bingo starts 5 p.m.

There will be 15 games of bingo, and dinner will be included in the cost. There will be bingo specials to purchase at an additional cost as well as a Chinese auction and 50/50 raffle.

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Catasauqua Garden Club welcomes back Becky Short, a Pennsylvania master gardener, who will help attendees learn more about garden herbs grown and used in the early colonies.

The meeting is 1 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Slovak Center Social Club, 1233 Fifth St., North Catasauqua.

Please have horticultural and design exhibits in place early in order to enjoy the fellowship, gardening discussions and light refreshments.

Garden-friendly visitors are always welcome.

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Suburban North YMCA is pleased to rename its annual 5-K and launch Debbie’s Dash: The Debbie Linton Memorial 5-K, Walk and Free Kids Fun Run. The event will be held 3 p.m. Oct. 15.

The goal of the event is to remember and capture the energy of Linton and others who fought a brave battle against cancer. As a tribute to Linton, the scenic course will start and end at the Alumni Field in Catasauqua. The kids run also will be held at Alumni Field.

You can preregister up until Oct. 1 at a discounted rate; from Oct. 2 on, the cost of the race increases.

Dash After Dark, a continuation of Debbie’s Dash, will be held at the Willow Brook pavilion, Howertown Road, North Catasauqua. Join in 6-10 p.m. for live entertainment by the James Supra Band and enjoy Oktoberfest-inspired food, desserts and beverages.

The overall male and female winner will each receive a Visa gift card. Medals will be awarded to the top three in each age group.

Sponsorship levels are available; check with the YMCA regarding the levels.

Proceeds from this event will enable the Y to donate a percentage to American Cancer Society, offer cancer support groups at the Y and provide children in need in the local service area with sponsorships to the Y, especially to the youth track program that will launch in 2017.

Contact the YMCA at 610-264-5221 to register for Debbie’s Dash and/or to purchase your Dash After Dark tickets.

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