Mayor Thomas Reenock has proclaimed June 2 as Gun Violence Awareness Day in the borough. He encourages residents to wear something orange - a shirt, scarf, tie, hat, etc. - or tie orange ribbons on trees to remember and honor victims of gun violence.

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Northampton Area Public Library’s Family Fun Day will be held 9 a.m.-noon June 3. Enjoy sand art, face painting and more. The summer learning program registration begins for all ages at this event.

Indianland Garden Club will present a program titled “Container Gardening Made Easy” 6 p.m. June 7. Those planning to attend must sign up for this program in advance.

For more information or to sign up for programs, call the library at 610-262-7537.

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Northampton Borough Municipal Pool, Laubach Avenue, will open for the season June 3. Hours are noon-7 p.m.

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The ninth annual Paw Prints on the Canal will be held 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 4, rain or shine, at Canal Park.

The event, sponsored by the borough, benefits Northampton Police Department’s K-9 unit.

Highlights of the day include pony rides; bake sale; basket raffle; rescue pet parade, noon; and a sharp-dressed pet contest, 1 p.m. The basket raffle drawing is set for 3:30 p.m.

Officer Buchanan and K-9 Vito will give a demo during the day. A rabies vaccine and microchipping clinic also will be held.

For more information, email pawprintsonthecanal@yahoo.com or call 610-440-0079 or 610-554-3678.

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