The borough is holding a planning meeting 5:30 p.m. Aug. 26 for Mosaic & Co.’s request for a lot-line consolidation. The hearing will be held in borough hall, 1066 Fourth St.

The meeting is open to the public.

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Catty Seniors Plus will next meet Aug. 27 at Slovak Center Social Club, 1233 Fifth St. Doors open noon, and the meeting starts 1 p.m.

A representative from the state attorney general’s office will speak about scams against senior citizens. If you are a nonmember, call to reserve a seat as seating will be limited.

For more information or to reserve a seat, call Dorothy Vassa at 610-264-2853.

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Scouting America Minsi Trails Council will hold an informational event, scheduled for noon-2 p.m. Aug. 30 at North Catasauqua William J. Albert Memorial Park, 701 Grove St.

For more information, visit beascout.org.

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Padre Pio relics are coming to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 122 Union St., Catasauqua, Aug. 31. The day begins with 8 a.m. Mass and features presentations, the rosary and more.

Contact the parish office at 610-264-0332 or at kim.stmarys122@gmail.com with any questions.

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Because of the Labor Day holiday Sept. 1, garbage and recycling collection in the borough will take place Sept. 2.

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The next borough council meeting will tentatively take place 7 p.m. Sept. 2 in the basement-level meeting room at borough hall. Note the change from Monday to Tuesday because of the Labor Day holiday.

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Catasauqua Garden Club will hold its next meeting 1 p.m. Sept. 3 at Slovak Center Social Club. This meeting will be a workshop with no speaker.

Guests are welcome.

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

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Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua, 210 Pine St., will hold its monthly food drive 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 12 in the church parking lot. Nonperishable food items will be accepted to benefit Catasauqua Area Food Bank.

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The Catasauqua Club, 226 Pine St., is holding a basket social 5-8 p.m. Sept. 12 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 13. There will be food available for purchase, a bake sale and an additional 50/50 raffle.

Tickets will be available at the door.

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Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, 604 Fourth St., Catasauqua, will hold a mystery dinner theater night at the church Sept. 13. The “Golden Girls” Murder Mystery event begins 5:30 p.m.

For 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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Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua will hold its next free community lunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 15. The free community lunch is given out to folks in the community with food insecurity or those who could use a helping hand.

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St. Mary’s Catholic Church will hold its ninth annual Oktoberfest 5-9 p.m. Sept. 20 in the parish center.

Contact the parish office with any questions.

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Historic Catasauqua Preservation Association is seeking anyone who is removing creeping juniper bushes from their home to contact them to give it a new home.

For more information, call 610-231-0603 or email historiccatasauqua@gmail.com.

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