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, 1066 Fourth St.

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Be advised: There has been a revision to the trash ordinance that was approved by borough council recently. Residents are not allowed to put out their trash receptacles more than 24 hours before scheduled pickup. Also, residents must remove their trash receptacles no later than 24 hours after pickup.

For more information or questions, call the borough office at 610-264-1504.

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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 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 will begin 5:30 p.m.

Proceeds from this event will benefit Lehigh Valley Walk to End Alzheimers.

For more information, call Sue at 484-767-3882.

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An adult Bible study class will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 122 Union St., Catasauqua, with registration now accepted for the fall session.

“‘The Bible and the Sacraments’ dives into the mystery of these God-given channels of grace. It illuminates the deeply scriptural roots of the sacraments, examining the rich relationship between the Old and New Testaments and their connections to the rites of the Catholic Church. What we’ll discover throughout this study is that the sacraments we celebrate are nothing new. God has always dealt with humanity in a sacramental manner. Finding their institution in Christ and their origin in salvation history, Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage and Holy Orders are God’s gifts of life and love to his children,” the church states.

Classes will be held 7-8:45 p.m. Oct. 8, 22 and 29 and Nov. 5, 12 and 19 in the parish center.

Registration is due by Sept. 14 by calling Sharon Hontz at 484-225-4350 or Kathy Moyer at 484-838-8401 or by emailing stmaryscatty@verizon.net.

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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.

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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Northampton Borough Municipal Authority water invoices were mailed out to borough residents and businesses. The due date without a penalty is Sept. 19.

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St. Mary’s Catholic Church will be holding its ninth annual Oktoberfest 5-9 p.m. Sept. 20 in the parish center. Outdoor seating will be available, weather permitting.

Come for dinner and enjoy your homemade German favorites like pulled pork, chicken schnitzel, spaetzle, brats and more. The biergarten will be stocked with your favorite German and domestic beers.

There will be live music all night long by Robbie Lawrence and the Steelworkers band. Wear your dancing shoes!

A fall-themed basket raffle will take place, and homemade desserts will be sold. This event is free to attend, so there are no outside food or drinks permitted.

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

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St. John Fisher Roman Catholic Church, 1239 Third St., is having a sandwich sale fundraiser. Sandwiches are being made by Kornfiend’s Market in Egypt, and choices include roast beef, ham and turkey. All sandwiches come with white American cheese and a packet of mustard or mayonnaise.

Order forms and payment are by Sept. 14. Order forms are available at the church entrances.

Pickup will be 4-6 p.m. Sept. 24 in the parish basement hall.

For the cost or to order, call the church office at 610-264-1972.

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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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Save the date: The annual Best of North Catasauqua Autumnfest will take place Oct. 12 at North Catasauqua William J. Albert Memorial Park, 701 Grove St. The rain date Oct. 18.

More information will follow soon.

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Committee members for the Catasauqua/North Catasauqua Halloween parade are seeking participants and sponsors for this year’s event, which will occur Oct. 22.

To learn more, call 484-809-0528 or email paradein18032@gmail.com.

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It’s scarecrow season for HCPA. Volunteers will be starting to spruce up and reimagine HCPA’s collection of around 90 whimsical characters you see adorning light posts around the borough as the Halloween season approaches. Every year, HCPA’s volunteers add a few new scarecrows to the collection.

If you would love to be part of this fun project that has such a positive impact on our community, email historiccatasauqua@gmail.com.

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The Pilgrim Virgin of Fatima statue of St. John Fisher Roman Catholic Church is dedicated to all the parishioners to foster the worship of the Most Holy Trinity through a devotion to the Blessed Lady. The statue “travels” into any homes that wish to host it for a time (usually a week) and is treasured there by a family or group of friends who pray the rosary together. There have been several such traveling statures in the area over the years, dating back to the 1960s that have been blessed by different pastors who have served in the parishes.

If you wish to participate in this tradition and devotion and would like to open your home to Our Lady, contact the church office at 610-264-1972 or email molchany05@rcn.com.

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