Don’t forget to pickup your pierogi orders from the Historic Catasauqua Preservation Association April pierogi sale. Orders can be picked up 2-6 p.m. April 17 at St. John Fisher Church, 1229 Third St.

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

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State Rep. Zach Mako, R-183rd, will be hosting a free shredding event 10 a.m.-noon April 18 at Northampton Banquet and Event Center, 1601 Laubach Ave., Northampton.

No RSVP is required.

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St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 122 Union St., Catasauqua, will hold cash bingo April 19 in the parish center. The doors and kitchen open 11:30 a.m., with bingo beginning 1 p.m.

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

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The next North Catasauqua Borough Council meeting will take place 7 p.m. April 20 in the basement-level meeting room at borough hall, 1066 Fourth St.

Check the borough website at northcatasauqua.org for any changes.

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Catasauqua Garden Club is sponsoring a field trip to Winterhur Gardens April 23. The bus leaves 8:30 a.m. from Catasauqua Park and Playground, 501 American St., and will return 5:30 p.m.

Space limited, so register early. Call Deb to reserve your seat or with any questions at 610-231-0603.

Send payment to Deb Mellish at 236 Bridge St., Catasauqua, by April 17. Make checks payable to the trip sponsor — Catasauqua Garden Club.

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Salem United Church of Christ, 615 Third St., Catasauqua, will hold a flea market and basket raffle 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 25. The event will feature flea market bargains, a basket raffle and food for sale.

For more information, call 610-264-4091.

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The J4 Committee will hold a basket raffle and bingo April 25 at Catasauqua American Legion Post 215, 330 Second St. Doors open noon, and bingo begins 1 p.m.

The event benefits the J4 America 250 celebration in July.

For tickets, call Rosie Boyer at 484-274-2075.

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The borough is holding a planning commission meeting 5:30 p.m. April 28 at borough hall.

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

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St. John Fisher Church is sponsoring a Kauffman’s barbecue takeout chicken dinner, with pickup planned for 4:30-5:30 p.m. April 29 in the church parking lot.

The dinner includes half of a chicken, baked potato, coleslaw and cookies. There is a cost.

Order forms are available at the church, to be included with your payment, or you may order by calling the church office at 610-264-1972. Orders are due by April 17.

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Catty Seniors Plus next meets April 29 at Slovak Center Social Club, 1233 Fifth St. Doors will open noon, and the meeting begins 1 p.m.

For more information, call Dorothy Vassa at 610-264-2853.

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Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, 604 Fourth St., Catasauqua, will be holding Feeding Faith and Hope gatherings 4-6 p.m. each Wednesday in April. Different soup and food offerings are available each week.

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

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Catasauqua Garden Club meets May 6 to learn floral arrangements from Deb Mellish, longtime member and past president. Participants should bring a 2-inch-by-5-inch container and scissors or a cutting utensil. Flowers and filler will be provided.

The meeting is at Slovak Center Social Club and starts 1 p.m.

For more information, email debmellish@gmail.com.

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The borough will hold an electronics recycling event, for residents only, 4-6 p.m. May 12 at the public works complex, 1460 Main St. Participants are asked to remain in their car.

Cash or checks only are accepted. Have exact change or a check prepared. Checks should be made payable to Responsible Recycling Services or RRS.

Many items can be recycled free of charge, but there is a fee for some.

For more information, including a list of items and fees, go to responsiblerecyclingservices.com, under events.

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Catasauqua Garden Club will be holding its annual plant sale 9 a.m.-noon May 16 at Slovak Social Center Club.

For more information, email at debmellish@gmail.com.

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Save the date for the annual North Catasauqua Community Day 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.

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Borough residents are invited to join the newly established North Catasauqua pet registry because every tail deserves to find its way home!

Register your pet’s name, photo and your contact information with the borough office. If your furry friend ever decides to go on an unplanned adventure, this will help the borough to get them home. Pet information will not be shared outside of the police department and borough staff.

To sign up, visit northcatasauqua.org to find the registration form. Email it back with a photo to office@northcatasauqua.org or drop off at borough hall, 1066 Fourth St.

If your pet is microchipped, take the time to register their chip. Your vet can help you with the process of registering the microchip.

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

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Enjoy the warm weather. Have a great week!

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