The Friends of Northampton Area Public Library group will be holding a yard sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 23 on the library grounds, 1615 Laubach Ave.

The rain date is Sept. 30.

The group is soliciting gently used items for its sale table.

Vendors can reserve a 10-foot-by-10-foot space. There is a cost. Tables will not be provided.

Hot dogs and refreshments will be available for purchase.

For more information, contact the library at 610-262-7537.

***

Northampton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4714 will hold an amateur night 8-11 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Post home, Main Street and Laubach Avenue.

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

Oktoberfest is planned for 7:30-10:30 p.m. Oct. 6.

Karaoke with Crazy K is set for 8-11 p.m. Oct. 14.

The VFW hosts polkas and button box music 7:30-10:30 p.m. every Friday night. Doors open 6:30 p.m.

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.

***

Northampton Area Food Bank is sponsoring a penny party Sept. 24 at Hope Lutheran Church, 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville. Doors open 1:30 p.m., and the games begin 2 p.m.

The event also includes refreshments, a raffle and a bake sale.

All proceeds go to purchasing food to serve the needy in the area.

For more information, contact Pamela Kametz at 610-439-4814.

***

The Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum will be open 1-3 p.m. Sept. 27. It is located next to borough hall, 1401 Laubach Ave.

***

Northampton Area Public Library is currently accepting donations for its autumn basket social, set for 6 p.m. Oct. 13. New or collectible items can be dropped off at the library.

***

Assumption of the Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1301 Newport Ave., is holding a halupki sale. Orders can be picked up at the church 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 11

Deadline to order is Nov. 4. Call Marty at 610-262-5292 or Linda at 610-837-3076.

***

The Cenacle to Divine Mercy at Queenship of Mary Church is sponsoring a trip Dec. 8 to Sight & Sound for “The Miracle of Christmas.”

The bus will leave the St. Joe’s parking lot 10 a.m.

The cost of the trip includes transportation, driver’s tip and the show.

The group will have lunch at Shady Maple, but that is not included in the trip cost.

To reserve a seat, call Fran at 610-262-1663 or Rosie at 610-262-2838.

***

Send in your news! Email the information to tklutter@ptd.net, and I’ll include it in an upcoming column.