Northampton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4714 will hold an open music request night 7-10 p.m. July 29 at the Post home, Main Street and Laubach Avenue. D’s Entertainment Connection will play the music you want to hear. Doors open 4 p.m. The public is invited. There is no charge for members.

Prugal, an Irish rock band, will take to the stage 8-11 p.m. Aug. 12. Doors open 6:30 p.m.

DJ Flip Side will entertain with oldies music 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sept. 30.

The VFW hosts polkas and button box music 7:30-10:30 p.m. every Friday night.

The social hall is accepting new members. Membership is open to everyone; previous military service is not required.

For more information, call 610-262-3891.

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Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 will meet noon Aug. 9 at Northampton Banquet & Event Center, 1601 Laubach Ave.

Refreshments and entertainment will be provided.

Those interested in trips should contact Sharon at 610-261-9182.

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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1235 Main. St., will hold a flea market and bake sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 12.

Food also will be available for purchase.

Proceeds benefit the church building fund.

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Northampton Liederkranz, 402 E. Ninth St., will hold its Summerfest celebration 2-9 p.m. Aug. 19.

The public is invited to attend. There is a cost.

Live outdoor entertainment includes Peter Johann Band, 2-5 p.m., and Rock Solid, 6-9 p.m.

Live indoor entertainment by Kate & Those Guys will take place 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Food will be catered by Mr. BBQ and Potts Hot Dogs. Homemade halupkie casserole and halushkie will be on the menu as well.

A draft beer special also will be part of the day.

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Friends of Northampton Area Public Library will hold a spaghetti dinner fundraiser 4:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at Gin Mill and Grille, 1750 Main St.

Dinner includes all-you-can-eat spaghetti, salad and a roll.

The event also includes 50/50 and gift card raffles and a bake sale.

Tickets can be purchased at the library’s help desk.

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