The Northampton Borough Police Department is hosting a fishing derby April 28 at the Hokendauqua Creek, directly behind the police station at 1401 Laubach Ave.

The derby is hosted by the department in an effort to raise funds for equipment purchases but, more importantly, to further a positive outlook of police in the community and to provide a chance for the residents to get to know and interact with the officers of the department.

The event is also intended to help a high school senior further an education toward a career in the criminal justice field, according to Northampton Police Chief Bryan D. Kadingo.

According to Officer Ryan Grube, who is coordinating the rain-or-shine derby, organizers will be stocking more than 300 trout for the event. There will be food concessions on premises as well.

The event kicks off 8 a.m. and will end noon. Prizes will be awarded 2 p.m. to the top anglers.

Top junior anglers will receive trophies, while adults will be awarded plaques, Grube said.

Participants must furnish their own tackle and bait, and adult anglers must be appropriately licensed along with a trout stamp.

Kadingo added that the department will be selling tickets for the derby and will be conducting a Chinese auction and raffles for numerous items during the derby.

For more information, call Northampton Police at 610-261-0404.

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Grace United Church of Christ, 902 Lincoln Ave., will hold an all-you-can-eat pork and sauerkraut dinner 4-7 p.m. April 28.

The dinner includes pork, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce, roll and butter, ice cream and beverages.

There will also be a mini basket raffle and a bake sale.

Takeouts are available.

Tickets can be purchased at the door.

For more information, call 610-262-7186.

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Quota Club International of Northampton is sponsoring a women’s spring tea 1-4 p.m. April 29 at Weaversville Inn, 6916 Weaversville Road.

This event will include the luncheon, a silent auction and a fashion show presented by Dress Barn.

Proceeds will benefit the scholarship program for speech and hearing studies.

For cost, reservations and other information, call Kelly Frantz at 610-262-7826 or Anita Achey at 610-262-0623.

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The 2018 Festival of Bands will be held 2:30 p.m. April 29 in the auditorium of Northampton Area High School, 1619 Laubach Ave.

Selections of this year’s event, titled “Awesome Overtures,” include “Festive Overture,” “Orpheus Overture,” “Chester Overture” and “Zampa Overture.”

The performance benefits Lehigh Valley children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Admission is free.

For more information, visit festivalofbands.org.

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Moms in Prayer, in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer, will hold a gathering to lift up our nation’s children and schools.

The event will be held 10-11:30 a.m. May 3 at Gospel Chapel, 1769 Newport Ave.

To register, contact Fawn at 610-393-3891.

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Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 will meet May 9 at Northampton Banquet & Event Center, 1601 Laubach Ave. Doors open 11 a.m.

Refreshments and entertainment will be provided.

Those interested in trips are encouraged to call Sharon at 610-252-9182.

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St. John’s Friendly Fifties will meet 1 p.m. May 14 in the church’s social hall, 1343 Newport Ave.

Good Shepherd Catholic School students will entertain.

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