A coffee and conversation event is planned for 9-11 a.m. June 5 at borough hall, 1066 Fourth St. The event will be hosted by state Rep. Zach Mako, R-183rd. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.

The event is only open to residents of North Catasauqua and the 183rd District.

To RSVP, call 610-760-9805.

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Catasauqua Youth Athletic Association will hold sign-ups for football and cheering, for ages 4-12, 10-11 a.m. June 6, 6-7 p.m. June 10 and 6-7 p.m. June 16 at the field house at 890 Walnut St., Catasauqua.

For more information, call Sean at 610-417-9086 for football or Jen at 484-358-9246 for cheer.

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St. John Fisher Catholic Church, 1239 Third St., will host a farewell get-together for Father Tolentino June 7, following the 10:30 a.m. service in the lower-level church hall. Come say goodbye and thank him for what he has done for the parish the past year and wish him every happiness and success with his new assignment.

Coffee, tea, doughnuts, cake, baked goods and refreshments will be provided. The event is sponsored by the church Marian Guild.

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The 20th annual North Catasauqua small Town USA carnival will be 6-10 p.m. June 10-13 at North Catasauqua William J. Albert Memorial Park, 701 Grove St. There will be food, games, rides and live music each night. The carnival is presented by the North Catasauqua Betterment Committee.

Musical entertainment includes Brake for Turtles June 10, Third Hand Trio June 11, Waitin’ on Sundown June 12 and Ricky Smith and The Crush June 13.

A four-day ride wristband will be available on Wednesday. Special-priced ride wristbands will be available Thursday and Saturday nights.

For more information and details, visit the carnival Facebook page — North Catasauqua small Town USA CARNIVAL.

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June 11 marks the 119th anniversary of the incorporation of North Catasauqua Borough. Happy birthday, small Town USA!

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Registration is now open for North Catasauqua’s summer park program — Pop Up and Play — which will be run by the YMCA at the park. The program will run 9:30 a.m.-noon Mondays through Fridays from June 15 to July 31 for children entering kindergarten through sixth grade.

There will be no sessions July 2 and 3 due to the holiday.

There will be weekly themes, field trips, lunch provided daily by Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church and games. The program is available only to residents of North Catasauqua.

Contact the YMCA directly at cmesser@ymcarivercrossing.org with any questions regarding the summer program.

Teen mentorship opportunities are available for Pop Up and Play as well. Opportunities are available for Catasauqua Area School District students entering grades 7-12. Interested teens should email cmesser@ymcarivercrossing.org.

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The 2026 park summer cornhole league registration is now open. Register as an individual or as team. Weekly cornhole matches will take place 6 p.m. Tuesdays June 16-Aug. 18 at North Catasauqua park.

There will be one midseason tournament, and the same boards will be used as last year.

For more information, contact Jason Bashaw at bashawjm@gmail.com or Adriane Armbruster at adrianearmbruster@gmail.com or 206-569-8845.

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The Rev. Eric Gruber has been reassigned back to St. John Fisher Catholic Church from a parish in Summit Hill. He will now be administrator to St. John Fisher and St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Catasauqua. The new assignment is effective June 16.

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The summer concert series in the park returns with the first concert set for 6:30-9 p.m. June 24. The T&T band will perform, and the concert is free of charge.

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a night of music in the park.

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

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The annual St. Mary’s Church block party is set for 6-9 p.m. June 25-27 at the church, 122 Union St., Catasauqua.

The event will feature entertainment by deejay Dan Wade with DH Productions 6-9 p.m. June 25 and 26 and Sons of Izzy 5-9 p.m. June 27.

There will be food with your festival favorites, such as homemade turkey barbecue, pierogies, steak sandwiches, sausage sandwiches, tacos, funnel cake and more. Presale tickets are on sale through June 12.

For more information, contact the parish office at 610-264-0332 or kim.stmarys122@gmail.com.

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The Catasauqua and North Catasauqua J4 Committee has been busy planning a patriotic celebration, set for July 4 at Catasauqua Park and Playground, 501 American St. The rain date will be July 5.

The celebration will begin with the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence noon at the George Taylor House, Lehigh and Poplar streets, Catasauqua. The opening ceremony is set for 1 p.m. at the park. The event will include food trucks, music, craft tables, flea market vendors, a dunk tank, a cornhole tournament and children’s games hosted by the YMCA.

This year’s event will also feature a mega Catasauqua High School class reunion, bringing together graduates from every class, as well as teachers and staff.

The evening will conclude with Flirtin’ with the Mob 7-9 p.m. and a fireworks display at dusk at the CHS Alumni Field football stadium.

The event will also include a cornhole tournament. Participants are limited to the first 20 paid teams. There will be first-, second- and third-place prizes, with remaining proceeds to benefit future J4 event celebrations.

Crafters and flea market vendors are still sought, as well as CHS graduates to help coordinate and plan the mega reunion.

Visit the J4 website for all of the latest information at cattytest.my.canva.site/catasauquaj4committee.

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North Catasauqua Borough Council will meet 7 p.m. July 6 in the basement-level meeting room at borough hall. Check the borough website at northcatasauqua.org to view the agenda.

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St. Mary’s Catholic Church PREP is accepting registrations for Vacation Bible School — Putting on the Armor of God. Instruction will take place 9 a.m.-noon July 13-17.

Experience this one-of-a-kind Catholic VBS. Participants will immerse themselves in the meaning of being a soldier for Christ, teaching values of humility, service, solidarity and holiness. Each day will include prayer, outdoor games, crafts, music and much more.

VBS is open to all children grades K-8. There is a cost.

To register, contact Amelia Gamble no later than July 1 at prep.stmarys122@gmail.com or by calling the parish office at 610-264-0332.

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St. Mary’s will hold its annual golf tournament 1 p.m. Aug. 7 at Southmore Golf Course. There is a cost per player or for a foursome.

The registration fee includes beer, cold beverages and hot dogs beginning 11:30 a.m. There will be raffles, a 50/50 and of course contests throughout the day. There will be a hot meal to follow after the tournament.

For registration, contact the parish office at 610-264-0332, kim.stmarys122@gmail.com or annunciationbvm.net.

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Borough residents should be aware of a change to the cellphone use while driving law.

Pennsylvania law prohibits use of handheld electronic devices while behind the wheel on the roadway. This includes when drivers are temporarily stopped because of traffic, red lights, construction or other delays.

This is a primary offense, meaning you can be pulled over for using a handheld device. Hands-free devices, such as Bluetooth, are permitted.

The law went into effect June 5, 2025. Warnings were issued for first year with fines, beginning June 2026. The penalty is a $50 fine, plus court costs and other fees.

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Catasauqua American Legion Post 215, 330 Second St., is selling T-shirts to celebrate the 250th birthday of our nation. V-neck and crew neck styles are available in red, white and blue. There is a choice of regular or gold logo.

For more information or to order a T-shirt, call 610-264-1606 after 4 p.m.

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Congratulations to the Catasauqua High School Class of 2026 who graduated May 30 at the 158th commencement ceremony. Great job and congratulations to all the graduates!

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