The state dog warden will be canvassing residential neighborhoods in our area during the month of March.

If your dog is not licensed, you may be fined up to $500 per dog. Find where to purchase yours online at licenseyourdogpa.pa.gov.

Your dog must be under control and supervised at all times. Fines range from $500-$1,000 per dog. You are responsible for any damage caused by your dog on someone else’s property.

It is illegal to mistreat or abuse animals. Report suspected abuse to your local humane organization or police. Purposely poisoning a dog is illegal.

You may not abandon any dog. You could be fined $1,000, plus court costs.

Puppies under 8 weeks old cannot be bartered, traded, sold or transferred. You must have a kennel license if you keep, sell, transfer, adopt or foster at least 26 dogs in a year.

If your dog attacks or kills a human or domestic animal without provocation, it may be considered dangerous. You may face fines and restrictions.

Ignoring Pennsylvania’s rabies vaccination law can be costly. Dogs and cats 3 months or older must have a current rabies vaccination.

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The J4 Committee is looking for volunteers to help organize the J4 celebration and mega reunion July 4 at Catasauqua Park and Playground, 501 American St. Rain date is July 5.

The next meeting is 6:30 p.m. March 19 at borough hall, 1066 Fourth St. If interested, email cattyareaJ4@gmail.com.

The committee is also looking for crafters and flea market vendors. Email historiccatasauqua@gmail.

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

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The Catasauqua Club, 226 Pine St., will have a ham raffle starting 4 p.m. March 21. Doors open 3 p.m. The adult-only event is open to the public.

For more information, call 610-264-1771.

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Catasauqua Community Thrift Shop, 113 Bridge St., will be holding a bag sale from March 23 to April 2.

The shop will be closed for Easter April 3 and 4. Changeover from fall and winter clothing to spring and summer clothing will take place April 6-8. The shop will reopen April 9.

Any donations 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 last Warm Up Wednesday of the season 4-6 p.m. March 25.

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

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Shop for books at the Public Library of Catasauqua’s used book and bake sale. The sale will be 3-7 p.m. March 27 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 28 in the upstairs community room.

Donations can be dropped off at the library, 302 Bridge St.

Donations of baked goods for the bake sale would be greatly appreciated. Baked goods can be dropped off at the library March 27 after noon.

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St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 122 Union St., Catasauqua, is holding its basket social 4-7 p.m. March 27-29.

The church will also hold a Lenten grab-and-go in conjunction with the basket social, with pickup set for March 27. 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 kim.stmarys122@gmail.com.

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The annual Catasauqua and North Catasauqua fire departments’ Easter egg hunt will take place noon March 28 at Catasauqua Park and Playground, 501 American St., Catasauqua. The rain date will be March 29.

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

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Pink Pumpkins Coins 4 Chemo will hold an indoor yard sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. March 28 at Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church.

For more information, visit PPC4C.org.

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Catasauqua Garden Club will hold its first seasonal meeting April 1 at Slovak Center Social Club, 1233 Fifth St. John Dabic, a Pennsylvania Master Gardener, will discuss pruning trees and shrubs.

If interested, email at debmellish@gmail.com.

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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.

Reservations are required, and space is limited.

For more information, text or call 610-739-6006.

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The next North Catasauqua Borough Council meeting will take place 7 p.m. April 6 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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Residents are invited to attend a seniors and veterans expo 9 a.m.-noon April 10 at St. Luke’s Sports Center, 3323 Seventh St., Whitehall. Local agencies and health care organizations will share resources, information and health screenings.

No RSVP is needed. The expo is sponsored by state Sen. Nick Miller, D-14th, and state Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-133rd.

For questions, call 610-821-8468.

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Historic Catasauqua Preservation Association is sponsoring a pierogi sale. Pierogies are homemade potato and cheese made at St. John Fisher Roman Catholic Church, 1239 Third St. There is a cost per dozen.

The deadline for orders is April 10. Orders can be picked up 2-6 p.m. April 17 in the lower-level church hall.

Payment in the form of cash or check made payable to HCPA is due at the time of pickup.

To order, email nothsteinw@gmail.com or call or text 610-739-1016. Include your name, number or pierogies ordered and a phone number.

Volunteers are welcome to help with cutting and pinching pierogies from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 17. If interested, email bobnshelly@gmail.com.

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Catasauqua American Legion Post 215, 330 Second St., will be holding a breakfast 8-11 a.m. April 12. The breakfast is open to the public, and all are welcome.

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

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Catasauqua Community Food Bank, 527 Front St., is accepting donations of hams for the Easter holiday. 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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Spring will arrive March 20. Happy spring!

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