Historic Catasauqua Preservation Association is selling frozen quarts of chicken potpie soup, potato and cheese pierogies and potato bread filling.

Orders must be placed by Jan. 31, and pickup will be 9-11 a.m. Feb. 7 at the Biery House, 8 Race St.

Email Bill Nothstein at nothsteinw@gmail.com or call 610-739-1016.

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North Catasauqua Fire Department asks residents to shovel out fire hydrants after a snowstorm. It is suggested to shovel out 5 feet around all sides of a fire hydrant, if possible, to assist in case of an emergency.

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The next North Catasauqua Borough Council meeting will take place 7 p.m. Feb. 2 in the basement-level meeting room at borough hall, 1066 Fourth St.

Check the borough website at northcatasauqua.org for any changes. Visit the website for the access code to view the meeting virtually.

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Catasauqua Community Thrift Shop, 113 Bridge St., will hold a half-price sale Feb. 2-14 on everything in the shop in honor of Valentine’s Day.

The shop’s regular hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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Catasauqua American Legion Post 215, 330 Second St., will be hosting a Super Bowl party 6 p.m. Feb. 8. There will be food, drinks and the game on a big-screen TV. There is a cost.

Call 610-264-1606 after 4 p.m., or email cmdrpost215@gmail.com.

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Sewer bills were recently mailed.

Payments are due by Feb. 13 to avoid a penalty and may be made online or by visiting the borough office during regular office hours to pay in person.

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St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 122 Union St., Catasauqua, will hold cash bingo Feb. 15 in the parish center. The doors and kitchen will open 11:30 a.m., and bingo starts 1 p.m.

There is a cost, which includes 15 games, seven specials and one jackpot round. Bring your daubers, but no hardboards.

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

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

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Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, 604 Fourth St., Catasauqua, will hold a meat loaf dinner Feb. 21. More details will follow.

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The 2026 North Catasauqua Borough garbage assessment/trash invoices have been sent out by the borough office. The due date is March 31. There is a discount if paid by Feb. 28.

Payments may be made online, or visit the office during regular office hours to pay in person.

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St. John Fisher Catholic Church, 1239 Third St., is selling blessed candles. A box contains two blessed candles and is available for a $4 donation.

Call the church office at 610-264-1972.

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North Catasauqua Police Department has issued a public service announcement to borough residents to help avoid scams.

If you have a warrant, no one is going to call you for money under threat of arrest. If you get a call, hang up and call your local police or magistrate to confirm there is no warrant. If you know you haven’t been arrested, then you don’t have a warrant, regardless of how persistent and convincing they may sound.

If you are asked for any type of cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, etherium, DODGE or CashApp, Venmo or any type of gift card as form of payment, hang up.

No agency with the authority to arrest, bail out your grandson or stop a warrant from being served accepts cryptocurrency, gift cards, payment apps, wire transfers or anything of that nature.

Call the police department at borough hall at 610-264-1504.

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Enrollment for the Pennsylvania State Police-Troop M Camp Cadet summer program has begun. Participants will learn about forensics, SWAT, medical services, police response, firefighting, fish and game, armed forces, bomb squad, PSP aviation, mounted unit, motor patrol unit, Secret Service and more.

Camp Cadet will take place June 7-12.

More information can be found at troopmcampcadet.org.

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North Catasauqua Police Department is looking to gauge public interest in a community class about the Second Amendment, focused on responsible firearm ownership and Pennsylvania laws. Our goal is to provide clarity, promote safety and answer questions from the community.

If you would be interested, comment on this related post on the police department’s Facebook page. If any agencies or organizations are interested in participating, email ssafadi@ncatapd.org.

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Catasauqua Garden Club is welcoming new members. Meetings take place 1 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month beginning in April at Slovak Center Social Club, 1223 Fifth St.

If you are interested, contact the club by early February. There will be an organization meeting the end of February to collect dues and distribute the club handbook.

Email at debmellish@gmail.com with questions.

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Consider donating to Catasauqua Community Food Bank, 527 Front St. The food bank is in need 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.

Any donations or checks to the food bank must be written to Catasauqua Community Partnership or CCPI, due to banking regulations.

Call 610-264-8366 for further details.

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St. Mary’s Catholic Church is continuing to sell keepsake ornaments. The 3-inch glass ornament is uniquely designed and provides a gift motif that brings an elegant yet timeless charm to your Christmas or everyday décor. There is a cost for the ornament.

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

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The Catasauqua High School 2026 mega reunion committee is looking for volunteers to help with event planning, share ideas and raise funds for this event, set for July 4 at Catasauqua Park and Playground, 501 American St. The committee is also seeking contact people from each graduating class to spread the word to your classmates.

Email historiccatasauqua@gmail.com or call 610-533-3633.

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