The St. John Fisher Catholic Church Lenten fish dinner will take place 4:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the church, 1229 Third St. A platter includes a breaded haddock filet, choice of parsley potatoes or halushki, corn, coleslaw, applesauce, roll, butter, beverage and dessert.

There is a cost.

Tickets may be purchased at the door the day of the dinner.

For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Annette Englert at 610-533-2109 or aenglert79@gmail.com.

The church is looking for volunteers to help with the dinner. Help is requested 6 p.m. Feb. 19, 2 p.m. Feb. 20 and 4 p.m. Feb. 20.

For more information or to volunteer, call the church office at 610-264-1972.

If anyone would like to bake desserts for the annual fish dinner, they may be dropped off 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 or after 2 p.m. Feb. 20 in the church hall.

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Reminder: If you made reservations for Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church’s meatloaf dinner, the event is Feb. 21, with seatings 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., at the church, 604 Fourth St., Catasauqua. The menu includes meatloaf with gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, roll and butter and a dessert cookie bar.

Cost is by donation. The dinner benefits YMCA’s warming station, which provides shelter, food and a safe place for those experiencing homelessness.

The reservation deadline has passed.

For questions, call Diane at 610-737-4447.

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Catty Seniors Plus will meet Feb. 25 at Slovak Center Social Club, 1223 Fifth St. Doors will open noon, and the meeting will start 1 p.m.

As a reminder, members should follow the local school schedule if there is bad weather. Also, there will be no meeting if the outdoor temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

For more information or if you have questions, call Dorothy Vassa at 610-264-2853.

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Salem United Church of Christ, 615 Third St., Catasauqua, has delivered much-needed warm socks, hats, gloves, hand and foot warmers and ready-to-eat foods to the warming station. The church will continue to collect these items along with personal toiletries through February.

During these very cold temperatures and possible snow storms, the church remembers our brothers and sisters in need.

For more information or questions, call the church at 610-264-4091.

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The next North Catasauqua Borough Council meeting will take place 7 p.m. March 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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St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 122 Union St., Catasauqua, will be holding a Lenten dinner 4:30-6:30 p.m. March 6 in the parish center, for dine-in or takeout.

The meal includes fried breaded haddock, homemade tartar sauce and coleslaw, roll with butter, beverage and choice of seasoned roasted potatoes or cabbage and noodles and a choice of green beans or applesauce.

If you do not like fish, you can choose a cabbage and noodles option, which includes green beans, roll with butter and beverage. A kid’s meal, at a reduced price, includes fish or spaghetti. Baked goods will also be available.

There is a cost. If you would like to preorder for pickup or have any questions, contact the parish office at 610-264-0332 or by email at kim.stmarys122@gmail.com.

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Salem UCC will be holding a basket raffle 5-8 p.m. March 6 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 7. There will be a bake sale and food available for purchase.

For more information, call the church at 610-264-4091.

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Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua, 210 Pine St., will be holding its next monthly food drive 10 a.m.-noon March 13 in the church parking lot.

Drive through to donate your nonperishable food items to benefit Catasauqua Community Food Bank.

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Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua’s next free community lunch is set for 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 16.

The church is also accepting donations for the Roughie Pantry to “love our school-aged neighbors.” The pantry is accepting shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, body wash, tampons, sanitary napkins, etc.

For more information, call Gail Burfeind at 717-379-0926.

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St. John Fisher is having a Kornfeind’s Market sandwich sale fundraiser. Choices include roast beef, ham or turkey. All sandwiches come with white American cheese with a packet of mustard or mayonnaise.

The sandwich pickup will be 3:30-5:15 p.m. March 18 in the parish basement hall.

Order forms are available at the church entrances. Order forms and payment are due March 8.

The sandwich sale benefits the church.

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

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Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church will be holding its Warm Up Wednesday gatherings 4-6 p.m. each Wednesday until March 25. This is a free soup night, and everyone in the Catasauqua area is welcome.

This is a way for the community to get together sharing a friendly a meal and a friendly word and is a nontraditional worship gather experience.

For more information, call the church at 610-264-2641.

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St. Mary’s Catholic Church is offering a presale ticket special for the basket social to be held March 27-29. The special is to purchase five sheets and get one sheet free. Each sheet of tickets offers you 26 chances.

If interested in this special, contact Kim at the parish office at 610-264-0332 or kim.stmarys122@gmail.com. This special is valid until March 8.

Arrangements can be made to pick up your tickets in the parish office or at the event.

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The 2026 garbage assessment/trash invoices have been sent out. The due date is March 31, and there is a discount if paid by Feb. 28.

Residents and businesses are reminded the borough sewer bills were due by Feb. 13 and now include a penalty when paying.

Payments for both may be made online by visiting northcatasauqua.citizenactioncenter.com or at the borough office during regular office hours.

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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.

There will be an organization meeting the end of February to collect dues and distribute the club handbook.

For more information or to join, email debmellish@gmail.com.

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Save the date for the annual North Catasauqua Community Day, set for 5-8 p.m. May 29 at North Catasauqua William J. Albert Memorial Park, 701 Grove St. This is a chance to meet local police officers, see some awesome demonstrations, grab great food and enjoy a day with the community at the park.

Bring your family, friends, appetite and community spirit. The event is hosted by North Catasauqua Police Association.

More details to follow.

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The J4 Committee is looking for crafters and flea market vendors for the North Catasauqua/Catasauqua J4 Celebration and Mega Reunion. The event will be held July 4 at Catasauqua Park and Playground, 501 American St. The rain date is July 5.

Interested vendors can email historiccatasauqua@gmail to receive a registration form.

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The Catasauqua High School 2026 mega reunion committee is looking for volunteers to help with event planning, sharing ideas and raising funds for this event. The committee is also seeking contact people from each graduating class to spread the word to your classmates.

Fresh ideas are needed to make this an epic event and bring much needed positivity to our community.

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

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Enrollment for Pennsylvania State Police-Troop M Camp Cadet summer program has begun. Participants 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 details can be found at troopmcampcadet.org.

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Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church is seeking donations for the church food pantry. Items that are especially in need include nonperishable meals such as Dinty Moore, Chef Boyardee and macaroni and cheese in individual cups or with pull tabs; instant coffee; soft protein or breakfast bars, not crunchy or chewy; individual cereal cups; canned corn with pull tabs; tuna pouches; peanut butter; crackers; Pop Tarts; cup of noodles but not ramen; and personal care items such as toilet paper, shampoo, body wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste and deodorant.

Items may be placed on the offering table at the back of sanctuary.

For more information, call the church office at 610-264-2641.

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Consider purchasing a Hometown Heroes banner to honor anyone who served in the military. A photo of the individual to be put on the banner will be needed with the name of the individual on the back of the photo. The banners will be installed and hung on various streets in the borough.

Banner application forms are available at borough hall during regular business hours.

For more information or any questions, call borough hall at 610-264-1504, ext. 4

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