St. Mary’s Catholic Church’s annual Oktoberfest is set for 5-9 p.m. Sept. 25 at the church, 122 Union St. There will be live music, food and drinks.

This event is free, and no outside food or drinks are permitted.

Contact the parish office at kim.stmarys122@gmail.com or at 610-264-0332.

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Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, 604 Fourth St., will be holding a game night 5 p.m. Sept. 25.

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

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Borough residents are invited to join state Sen. Nick Miller, D-14th, for a coffee and conversation event 10 a.m. Sept. 25 at borough hall, 1066 Fourth St.

To learn more, visit pasenatormiller.com.

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St. John Fisher Roman Catholic Church, 1229 Third St., and St. Mary’s announce Mass changes for Sept. 26.

The 6 p.m. Mass at St. Mary’s has been rescheduled to 4 p.m., due to the Oktoberfest event. The 4 p.m. Mass at St. John Fisher is rescheduled to 6 p.m.

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Catasauqua Community Thrift Shop, 113 Bridge St., will hold a bag sale from Sept. 28 to Oct. 10 on everything.

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

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Historic Catasauqua Preservation Association and Mrs. Nothstein’s Helping Hands is having a pierogie fundraiser. There is a limited quantity offered for pre-sale, with pickup set for Sept. 30 at St. John Fisher.

To place an order, call Bill Nothstein at 610-739-1016.

Help is also needed pinching, cooking and preparing the pierogies 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 29 at the church. A light lunch will be provided. If interested, call Nothstein.

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The next meeting for Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua’s mens bible study will be held Sept. 30.

To join, email Scott Tobey at sstobey77@gmail.com.

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St. Mary’s is having a hoagie fundraiser, prepared by Island Expressions. Order forms are due Oct. 4, and pickup will be 4:30-6 p.m. Oct. 15 at the parish office.

Call the office at 610-216-2595.

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St. John’s will hold a Blessing of the Pets service 1 p.m. Oct. 4 on the lawn between the rectory and church. Animals must be under control by leash, cage or carrier.

Call the church office at 610-264-1972.

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Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua will be having a new member Sunday Oct. 4 to welcome those who are interested in joining.

Call the church office at 610-264-2595 or Pastor Ruth Amadio at 484-240-1214.

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Catasauqua Garden Club will meet 1 p.m. Oct. 7 at Jednota Slovak Center Social Club, 1233 Fifth St. Doors open 12:30 p.m.

Judy Decker will run a workshop on wreath making. Workshop materials will be provided.

Members attend for free, and visitors are $5 to cover the cost of materials. If interested, email debmellish@gmail.com.

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Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua will be holding a Blessing of the Animals service, set for 5 p.m. Oct. 10. Bring any of your pets for a brief outdoor service.

Consider bringing pet food donations as an offering.

Call the church office at 610-264-2595 with questions.

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Catasauqua American Legion Post 215, 330 Second St., will be holding a boiler bingo and basket raffle Oct. 10. Doors open noon, and bingo begins 1 p.m.

There is a cost. The kitchen will be open.

Call the legion at 610-264-1606 or email cmdrpost215@gmail.com.

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Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church will host a lasagna dinner fundraiser Oct. 10, with sittings 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. By donation, each dinner will consist of lasagna, tossed salad, bread and butter, beverage and dessert.

Reservations are required. Call Jason at 484-239-074. All proceeds benefit Lehigh Valley Outreach Depot.

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St. Mary’s Catholic Church will hold a fall cash bingo Oct. 18 in the parish center. Doors and kitchen open 11:30 a.m., and bingo begins 1 p.m.

There is a cost, which includes 15 games, seven specials and one jackpot round. No outside food or drinks are permitted.

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

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Good Shepherd CYO winter sports sign-ups are now open for basketball in grades K-8 and basketball for grades 9-12. You can play CYO sports if you go to Good Shepherd or are enrolled in the PREP program at an affiliated parish.

Registration is open until Oct. 31. Visit the Good Shepherd CYO Northampton website to register.

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The 2026 North Catasauqua small Town USA trick-or-treat night will be 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.

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

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North Catasauqua Police Association is hosting a free breakfast for veterans from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Nov. 7 at North Catasauqua Masonic Lodge, 1103 Sixth St.

Registration is required. Contact Cpl. Santiago at 610-264-1504 or ssantiago@ncatapd.org by Nov. 2.

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Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua invites children to Sunday school 9:30-10:30 a.m. every Sunday for potty-trained children ages 3 through middle school. You do not need to be a member for your child to attend.

Call the church office at 610-264-2595 with questions.

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