Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church will hold its annual picnic Sept. 9 at Egypt Memorial Park, 4548 Main St., Egypt.

The picnic will begin with an 11 a.m. outdoor Mass.

A deejay will entertain noon-3 p.m. The Large Flowerheads will take the stage 4-7 p.m.

Other highlights of the event, which will run until 7 p.m., include children’s games, basket raffle, games of chance, ethnic foods and baked goods.

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Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 will meet Sept. 12 at Northampton Banquet & Event Center, 1601 Laubach Ave.

Doors open 11 a.m.

Music and refreshments will be provided.

Those interested in trip information should call Sharon at 610-262-9182.

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Reminder: A polkarolldies - polka, rock ‘n’ roll and oldies - dance will be held 6-9 p.m. Sept. 7 at Grace United Church of Christ, 902 Lincoln Ave.

There is a cost, which covers music, food, fun and fellowship.

A cash raffle drawing will also be held.

Tickets for the dance can be purchased at the door or in advance at the church office.

For cost or other questions, call 610-262-7186.

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Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1904 Main St., will have its annual basket social and flea market 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 7 and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 8.

There are more than 350 items, and the drawing will be 3:30 p.m. Sept. 8. You do not need to be present to win.

The kitchen will be open both days for refreshments.

Call Florence Edelman with any questions at 610-262-4842 or 610-462-4261.

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St. John’s Friendly Fifties will hold its 27th anniversary meeting 1 p.m. Sept. 10 in the church’s social hall, 1343 Newport Ave.

The rosary will be prayed in church starting 11:30 a.m. A luncheon will follow.

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Northampton Area Historical Society’s annual mum sale will be held 8-11 a.m. Sept. 29 at the Siegfried Railroad Station.

The mums are in 9-inch pots and come in a variety of colors.

The deadline to order is Sept. 1. Call 610-767-8420.

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