The North Catasauqua small Town USA summer concert series continues July 16 with Jump Start Music Duo 6:30-9 p.m. at North Catasauqua William J. Albert Memorial Park, 701 Grove St. Enjoy a summer night of great music at the park. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair.

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Take note of Mass changes at St. John Fisher Catholic Church due to roof replacements. Work will begin the week of July 21. Due to safety concerns, Masses July 22 and 24 will be held at St. Mary’s Church, 122 Union St., Catasauqua.

For any church rectory business, call Kim at the rectory office at 610-264-1972.

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The next borough council meeting will be held 7 p.m. July 21 in the basement-level meeting room at borough hall. Summer meetings are subject to change or cancellation.

The meeting will be hybrid, with both in-person and virtual options. Visit northcatasauqua.org for the access code to view the meeting virtually.

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The Catasauqua High School varsity boys soccer team will have a dine and donate fundraiser 4-8 p.m. July 23 at Catty Corner, 301 Mulberry St., Catasauqua. The fundraiser is for dine-in or takeout.

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There will be Catasauqua Rough Rider youth football clinics July 23 for players entering grades 2-6 at Alumni Field on Pine Street, Catasauqua. The clinics will be held 5:15-6 p.m. and hosted by CHS coaching staff and players.

These clinics are designed for young players to learn the game, meet the staff and players and have some fun. No experience is necessary, and registration is not required.

Parents will be required to sign a release form upon arrival.

For questions, email henrichj@cattysd.org.

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Catty Seniors Plus will next meet July 23 at Slovak Center Social Club, 1233 Fifth St. Doors open noon, and the meeting starts 1 p.m.

For more information, call Dorothy Vassa at 610-264-2853.

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Catasauqua Community Thrift Shop, 113 Bridge St., is holding a half-priced sale on shoes during the month of July.

Regular store hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The shop is happy to accept donations of good, used, clean clothing, household items and toys during store hours.

Note: Any donations or checks to the thrift shop must be written to Catasauqua Community Partnership or CCPI and not to the thrift shop, due to banking regulations.

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St. Mary’s Catholic Church will be holding its 20th annual golf tournament Aug. 1 at Southmore Golf Course, 235 Moorestown Drive, Bath. There will be a four-person scramble with a shotgun start for 1 p.m. Registration begins 11:30 a.m.

There is a cost, which includes green and cart fees, beer, water, soda, door prizes and a hot dinner. There will be a raffle and 50/50.

For more information or to register, email the parish office at kim.stmarys122@gmail.com or call 610-264-0332.

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The borough zoning hearing board will hold a meeting 5:30 p.m. Aug. 4 for a special exception hearing and a request for variances at the property at 1001-1003 Second St. The intended improvement will propose a 20-resident sober living facility. The property is situated in an R3, multifamily residential zoning district.

Zoning board hearings are open to the public and are held in the basement-level meeting room at borough hall, 1066 Fourth St.

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Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, 604 Fourth St., Catasauqua, will hold a garage sale Aug. 9. Garage sale item drop-offs will be Aug. 3-8 at the church.

More information will be available soon.

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Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua, 210 Pine St., will hold its monthly food drive 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 8 in the church parking lot. Nonperishable food items will be accepted to benefit the Catasauqua Area Food Bank. Drive through to donate your items and church volunteers will help to unload your contributions.

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St. Mary’s Catholic Church will hold its Sizzlin’ Summer cash bingo Aug. 17 in the parish center. Doors and kitchen open 11:30 a.m., with bingo beginning 1 p.m.

There is a cost, which includes 15 games, six specials and one jackpot round.

No outside food or drinks are permitted. The kitchen will be selling your favorites.

Bring your daubers but no hardboards.

Reservations are encouraged by emailing kim.stmarys122@gmail.com or calling 610-264-0332.

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Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua will hold its next free lunch, for the borough community, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 18. The lunch is given out to folks in the community with food insecurity or those who could use a helping hand.

The church is also accepting donations for the Roughie Pantry. The pantry is set up to “love our school-aged neighbors.” The pantry is currently accepting shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, body wash, tampons, sanitary napkins, etc. Collection bins are located at the church entrances.

For more information or to make a donation, call Gail Burfeind at 717-379-0926.

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Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church will hold a mystery dinner theater night Sept. 13 at the church. The “Golden Girls” Murder Mystery event begins 5:30 p.m. with a night of fun, felony and fellowship.

Your favorite ladies from the 1980s are throwing a party and you’re invited. Dorothy, Blanche, Rose and Sophia have worked long and hard to throw the perfect celebration, but will they still be celebrating when they discover a deadly flaw when a surprise guest shows up? The women uncover something deadly, and they are not at all pleased. As Sophia attempts to lighten the move with a song, someone attempts to lighten the mood with a bang! Help solve the murder with your vote.

Dinner will consist of herb-roasted chicken breast, roasted herb potatoes, salad, dessert and beverages. There is a cost.

For tickets or more information, call Sue at 484-767-3882. Proceeds from this event will benefit 2025 Lehigh Valley Walk to End Alzheimers.

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Residents are urged to take caution when using the blue U.S. Postal Service mailbox at Second and Bridge streets in Catasauqua. An unknown amount of mail was stolen last week. This is the second time this year that mailbox theft has occurred at this location.

The Catasauqua Police Department advises anyone who deposited mail into these mailboxes July 8 to cancel payment on any checks immediately and to assume mail will not reach its intended recipient. Residents are encouraged to visit one of the local post offices during business hours and deposit mail inside the building.

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Cool off with a cool drink at the North Catasauqua park snack stand, which is open throughout the summer. As a reminder, the snack stand is cash only during the season. The stand will remain open until the fall.

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The Catasauqua and North Catasauqua J4 Committee is looking for new members and volunteers to help organize the community celebration of our country’s 250th anniversary, which will occur in 2026. Any North Catasauqua resident interested in joining to help plan the celebration or volunteer is asked to attend a meeting or email the committee at cattyareaJ4@gmail.com and provide your contact information.

The next meeting is set for 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at borough hall.

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Catasauqua Area Food Bank, 527 Front St., is accepting donations of pasta, cereal, soup, rice, stuffing, instant potatoes, granola bars and peanut butter crackers. Donations may be dropped off during open hours, 3-4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Monetary donations are also accepted.

If you have any questions, call 610-264-8366.

Note: Any donations or checks to the food bank must be written to Catasauqua Community Partnership or CCPI, due to banking regulations. The food bank is under the umbrella of the Catasauqua Community Partnership, as they manage the financial part of the operation.

Community support of the food bank is very important and the clients who benefit from the services offered appreciate your generosity.

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Have a good week and stay cool!