Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 will meet noon Dec. 14 at Northampton Banquet & Event Center, 1601 Laubach Ave. Doors open 11 a.m.

Those planning to attend must have a ticket.

Food and entertainment will be provided.

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Northampton Fire Department will again host a Santa Run. It is set to begin noon Dec. 17.

Those interested in having Santa and his firefighting helpers visit your child that day can drop off a gift at the station, 4 Lerchenmiller Drive, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 14-16.

For more information, call Nick at 484-225-7075.

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Quota Club of Northampton is again accepting contributions of either new, unwrapped gifts of your own choosing, gift cards or a financial donation for the club’s “elves” to shop with. Volunteers will arrange for the purchase, wrapping and delivery of gifts for kids in this community.

To help, call Kelly at 610-262-7826.

Quota Club is selling poinsettia vouchers for Hickory Grove Greenhouse, North Catasauqua. Those interested can contact Nikol at 610-440-2171.

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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4714 will host a polka and button box event 7:30-10:30 p.m. every Friday at the Post home, Main Street and Laubach Avenue.

For more details, call 610-262-3891.

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