The George Taylor House (GTH), Lehigh and Poplar streets, will have a celebration 9 a.m.-noon July 4, rain or shine. At 10 a.m., come and experience the interactive reading and re-enactment of the Declaration of Independence.

There will be music by The Antebellum Marine Band, 18th-century crafts and tours of the GTH.

Breakfast items will be available for purchase.

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Historic Catasauqua Preservation Association will celebrate the holiday with “Froth of July, a Thirst for History” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. July 4 at the Biery House, 8 Race St. An exhibit of brews and bottles of Catasauqua’s breweries will be featured.

There is free admission, free beer (while the supply lasts) and free parking at the Deily Coal Yard, 5 Union St.

For more information, contact Deb at 610-231-0603.

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Summer is here, and so are the pollinators! Lois Prytherch, a Pennsylvania master gardener and a new beekeeper, will discuss the joys, successes and difficulties of becoming a new beekeeper for Catasauqua Garden Club. The buzz will start 1 p.m. July 5 at Slovak Center Social Club, 1233 Fifth St., North Catasauqua.

Horticultural and artistic design exhibits should be set up early as not to disturb this honey of a program.

Light refreshments will be available.

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Save the date for the Catasauqua High School Class of 1966’s “just because we’re getting older” picnic Sept. 16 at North Catasauqua Park.

A catered picnic menu, the event is BYOB.

The price of the picnic will follow in the near future.

For any questions, contact Brenda at bhzelda066@aol.com.

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My email address is lhahn775@verizon.net if there is any information you would like published in this column. Wishing everyone a very safe and happy Fourth of July!