Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1235 Main St., will hold a designer purse bingo Nov. 14. Doors open 11:30 a.m., and bingo starts 1 p.m. There will also be an auction and refreshments.

Bring a nonperishable food item for Northampton Area Food Bank and be entered in a special raffle.

Tickets are discounted if purchased in advance. Specials will be sold separately.

For tickets or more information, call 610-262-2668. Proceeds will benefit the building fund of the church.

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A holiday vendor and craft show will be held 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14 at Grace United Church of Christ, 902 Lincoln Ave. There will be a bake sale and food truck.

For additional information, call the church office at 610-262-7186.

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The second annual Northampton Hometown Holidays event will be held 1-7 p.m. Nov. 21 in the Northampton Recreation Center parking lot on Lerchenmiller Drive.

The Christmas tree-lighting program will start 5:30 p.m., with the lighting 7 p.m.

The event will feature local craft and food vendors offering seasonal treats, musical entertainment and dance performances. Activities for the kids include face painting, balloon animals, the Mini Moos, bounce houses and more.

Santa will be waiting at his village near the Christmas tree. Be sure to stop by and get your child’s photo with him!

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Assumption of the Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1301 Newport Ave., is holding a nut roll sale. Orders are due no later than Nov. 27, and pickup will be Dec. 12.

Options include apricot, lekvar, nut, poppy seed, red raspberry and pumpkin roll.

The church is also holding a holupki (stuffed cabbage) and sauerkraut with kielbasi sale, with pickup planned for 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 12. Orders must be received by Dec. 7.

Place orders with Marty at 610-682-4458.

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The Friends of Northampton Area Public Library group will hold its annual Sip and Shop 6-8 p.m. Dec. 4 at the library, 1615 Laubach Ave.

A ticket includes light refreshments and two glasses of wine. Attendees must be at least 21 years old.

Advance tickets are available at a lower cost. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.

This is an opportunity to shop for unique and special holiday gifts while also supporting local vendors.

Stop by the library to get your tickets.

For more information, call 610-262-7537.

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