St. John’s Friendly Fifties group will meet 1 p.m. Oct. 9 in the church’s social hall, 1343 Newport Ave.

Country-western singer Donna Parsons will entertain.

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

Entertainment and refreshments will be provided.

Those interested in trips should call Sharon at 610-262-9182.

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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.

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Grace United Church of Christ, 902 Lincoln Ave., will hold a halupki dinner 4-7 p.m. Oct. 14.

There is a cost. The meal - which can be enjoyed in the social hall or taken home - includes two halupkies, mashed potatoes, roll and butter, cupcake and beverages.

For details, call 610-262-7186.

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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.

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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.

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Reminder: DJ Flip Side will entertain with oldies music 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at Northampton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4714, Main Street and Laubach Avenue.

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.

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