Northampton: Holiday closures scheduled
The borough office and Northampton Area Public Library will be closed July 4. The library will also be closed July 3 for the holiday.
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Northampton Fire Department 42 is hosting its third annual fire cadet camp July 7-11 at the station, 4 Lerchenmiller Drive. The camp, open to borough residents only until further notice, is scheduled for 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. each day with a graduation ceremony July 12.
The camp teaches young adults, ages 11-15, what a firefighter does. There will be events each day that will include hands-on training, team building, mentorship and more.
The camp is free this year due to generous donations. There is a maximum capacity of 20 students.
For an application or more information, email Barry Frantz, safety officer and camp director, at NFD42Camp@northamptonfire42.com.
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The annual Northampton Community Days Fair will hold its opening day ceremonies 5-6 p.m. July 16. Come join the fun at this family event that will be open 5-10 p.m. every day through July 19 at Municipal Park, Smith Lane and Laubach Avenue.
Rides run 6-10 p.m., and there will be bingo, activities, live music from several different bands and food choices from a record number of vendors.
The last day will feature a wiffle ball tournament 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and the firefighters parade and presentation of awards 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fireworks will start 10:15 p.m.
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Vince’s Cheesesteak food truck will be at Miller Supply Ace Hardware, 570 Nor-Bath Blvd., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. July 23 as a fundraiser for Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church in Northampton. Come and enjoy your favorite cheesesteak with your friends and neighbors while supporting your local church community!
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Holy Trinity Nursery School, 1235 Main St., is currently registering for the 2025-26 school year. Spaces are limited in all three classes.
The 2-year-old playgroup class will meet 9:30-11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Class size is limited to 12. Children do not need to be toilet trained.
The 3-year-old class meets 9-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Class size is limited to 16. Children need to be toilet trained.
The 4-year-old class meets 12:15-2:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Class size is limited to 16. Children need to be toilet trained.
Children must turn the appropriate age for the class by Sept 1.
For more information, call the church at 610-262-2668.
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