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Northampton: Food bank is open June 1

June distribution dates at Northampton Area Food Bank, 1601 Canal St., are set for 9-11:30 a.m. June 1, 8 and 15 and 5-7 p.m. June 10 and 17.

If you need to register, bring a photo ID with your current address or photo ID and a utility bill or a lease with the correct address on it. You should reside in Northampton, although there are some exceptions. You will also need the names of everyone living with you full time. Registration can be done 9-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays.

For more information, call 610-262-8030, check out the Home of the Northampton Area Food Bank Facebook page or email info@northamptonareafoodbank.org.

Items needed include canned or dried potatoes; canned corn; soup; canned meat, such as chicken, beef stew and pork products like Spam; peanut butter; feminine products; diapers; and baby wipes.

Drop off any items 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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The Northampton municipal swimming pool opens for the season June 3.

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Queenship of Mary Church is planning its parish festival, set for 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. June 11 at 1324 Newport Ave.

The festival features plenty of food and drinks for purchase. There will also be games, raffles, live music and much more.

For donations and more information, call 610-262-2227.

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The Paw Prints on the Canal event will be held 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 11, rain or shine. The event include crafts and vendors galore, demonstrations and vaccination clinics.

Profits benefit Northampton Police Department’s K-9 unit.

For more information, email pawprintsonthecanal@yahoo.com or find the event on Facebook.

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Holy Trinity Nursery School, 1235 Main St., is currently registering for the 2023-24 school year.

The 2-year-old playgroup class will meet 9:30-11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Class size is limited to 12 children, who do not need to be toilet trained for this class.

The 3-year-old class meets 9-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Class size is limited to 16 children, who need to be toilet trained for this class.

The 4-year-old class meets 12:15-2:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Class size is limited to 16 children, who need to be toilet trained for this class.

Children must turn the appropriate age for the class by Sept. 1.

For information on registration and tuition costs or to arrange a visit, call the church at 610-262-2668.

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Email your group, church or Scout events to mkorsak20@rcn.com.