State Rep. Zach Mako, R-183rd, will host a free balance and fall prevention screening 10 a.m.-noon today, May 25, at his borough office, 2030 Center St. It is conducted by Good Shepherd Physical Therapy. Appointments are required and can be scheduled by calling 1-888-447-3422.

“As people age, their risk of falling increases,” Mako said. “When a person falls, it can result in sprains, broken bones and other health issues. By preventing falls through increasing a person’s balance, health care costs decrease and independence increases.”

During the screening, a physical therapist will use the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test to assess balance and fall risk. This tool involves a sitting and walking exercise and offers next steps for those who are at high risk.

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Northampton Area Public Library’s Family Fun Day will be held 9 a.m.-noon June 3. Enjoy sand art, face painting and more. The summer learning program registration begins for all ages at this event.

Indianland Garden Club will present a program titled “Container Gardening Made Easy” 6 p.m. June 7. Those planning to attend must sign up for this program in advance.

For more information or to sign up for programs, call the library at 610-262-7537.

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Reminder: The annual Wynnewood Estates family garage sale will be held 7 a.m.-3 p.m. May 27. (Please note the date change from last week’s column.) More than 40 families will be taking part.

To get to the sale, travel east on 10th Street from Main Street. Turn Left onto Atlas Lane and continue to Buckingham Drive.

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The ninth annual Paw Prints on the Canal will be held 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 4, rain or shine, at Canal Park.

The event, sponsored by the borough, benefits Northampton Police Department’s K-9 unit.

Highlights of the day include pony rides; bake sale; basket raffle; rescue pet parade, noon; and a sharp-dressed pet contest, 1 p.m. The basket raffle drawing is set for 3:30 p.m.

Officer Buchanan and K-9 Vito will give a demo during the day. A rabies vaccine and microchipping clinic also will be held.

For more information, email pawprintsonthecanal@yahoo.com or call 610-440-0079 or 610-554-3678.

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The Northampton Area Historical Society will be having its annual spring garage sale in conjunction with the Quota Club of Northampton. Both sales will be held 8 a.m.-1 p.m. June 10.

The society’s sale will be held at the station. Donations from the public for the sale can be dropped off 6-8 p.m. June 8 and 9. There is no rain date for this event.

For information, call 610-851-0154 or 610-262-8198.

Quota Club’s sale will be held at Canal Park. The rain date is June 11.

The club will be selling spaces for people who want to sell their own items and also will be accepting donations for the club to sell.

Call Kelly at 610-262-7826 to reserve a 10-foot-by-10-foot space.

Refreshments and baked goods will be available for purchase.

Proceeds will benefit the club’s community projects.

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St. John’s Friendly Fifties will meet 1 p.m. June 12 in the church’s social hall, 1343 Newport Ave. Kevin Reichel, from Reichel Funeral Home, will speak.

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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4714 hosts a polka and button box event 7:30-10:30 p.m. every Friday at the Post home.

For more information, visit the VFW website, Northamptonvfw.com, or call 610-262-3891.

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