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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Salem United Church of Christ, 615 Third St., Catasauqua, is holding a basket raffle, planned for 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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Catasauqua American Legion Post 215, 330 Second St., will hold a breakfast 8-11 a.m. March 8. Order all your favorites off the menu, including pancakes, creamed chipped beef on toast, omelets and more.

The breakfast is open to the public, and all are welcome.

For more information, call 610-264-1606 after 4 p.m.

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There will be a planning commission meeting 5:30 p.m. March 10 at borough hall, 1066 Fourth St. The meeting is open to the public.

This meeting was rescheduled from Feb. 17.

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

Pickup is planned for 3:30-5:15 p.m. March 18 in the 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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The J4 Committee is looking for new members and volunteers to help organize 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.

The next committee meeting is set for 7 p.m. March 19 at borough hall, 1066 Fourth St. If interested in taking part, email cattyareaJ4@gmail.com and provide your contact information.

The committee is also looking for crafters and flea market vendors for the event. Interested vendors can email historiccatasauqua@gmail to receive a registration form.

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Water invoices from Northampton Borough Municipal Authority were mailed out recently. Invoices are due by March 20 to avoid a late penalty.

Payments may be made at nbma.org.

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Catasauqua Community Thrift Shop, 113 Bridge St., will have a half-price sale on everything until March 21.

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

The thrift shop is happy to accept donations of good, used, clean clothing and household items and toys during regular store hours. Proceeds from the thrift shop are returned to the community through contributions that support youth and adult programs and services.

Any donations to the thrift shop must be written to Catasauqua Community Partnership or CCPI due to banking regulations.

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Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, 604 Fourth St., Catasauqua, will be holding its Warm Up Wednesday gatherings 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays 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 to share 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 for free. Each sheet 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.

St. Mary’s will also hold a Lenten grab-and-go in conjunction with the basket social, with pickup set for March 27. Pickup will take place during the same hours as the basket social — 4-7 p.m.

Browse the basket social in the parish center and then pickup dinner to go. This is a preorder event.

Available for purchase will be homemade macaroni and cheese with stewed tomatoes or cabbage and noodles. Additional sides of stewed tomatoes will be available for purchase as well. There is a cost per meal.

To place an order, contact the parish office at 610-264-0332 or email kim.stmarys122@gmail.com.

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Save the date for the annual North Catasauqua small Town USA Easter egg hunt which will take place 12:30 p.m. March 28. The rain date will be March 29, if needed.

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The 2026 garbage assessment/trash invoices are due by March 31. There is a discount if paid by Feb. 28.

Payments may be made at northcatasauqua.citizenactioncenter.com or at the borough office.

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Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church is having a free community egg hunt event 10 a.m. April 4. The event will be held rain or shine.

An egg hunt will take place for children ages 1-6 years, and bingo will take place for children ages 1-12. An adult must stay with each child.

Reservations are required, and space is limited. Text or call 610-739-6006.

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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, email debmellish@gmail.com.

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The annual North Catasauqua Community Day is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. May 29 at North Catasauqua William J. Albert Memorial Park, 701 Grove St. The event is hosted by North Catasauqua Police Association.

More details to follow.

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Save the date for a coffee and conversation event June 5 at borough hall, 1066 Fourth St. The event will be hosted by state Rep. Zach Mako, R-183rd.

More details to follow soon.

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Catasauqua Community Food Bank, 527 Front St., is accepting donations of pasta, cereal, soup, rice, stuffing, instant potatoes, granola bars and peanut butter crackers. Monetary donations are also accepted.

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 with any questions.

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