Catasauqua Area School District will be closed March 8 for a teacher in-service day.

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There will be a fundraiser for the Catasauqua Community Cares Program 12:30-3:30 p.m. March 9 at Catasauqua High School.

The event is hosted by Just Stringing Around: string art by Lisa.

There is a cost.

For more information, see the Catasauqua Cares Fundraiser page on Facebook.

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On March 11, eighth-grade students will receive information regarding scheduling for their courses at CHS in the fall.

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Wear green March 15 in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.

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The PTF Chocolates on Broadway fundraiser order and money are due March 15.

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Mark your calendar now for the eighth-grade formal bingo fundraiser, scheduled for March 23, at Slovak Center Social Club, 1223 Fifth St., North Catasauqua. Doors open 3:30 p.m., and bingo starts 4 p.m.

Dinner is included with the ticket price. Tickets can only be purchased in advance and are cash only.

There will also be a 50/50 raffle and a Chinese auction.

All profits help fund the eighth-grade formal.

For tickets and more information, contact Courtnie Russio at 610-573-1574 or courtnierussio@gmail.com.

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If you have any school news or updates for this column, email the information to sanderson@tnonline.com, and I’ll be sure to include it in an upcoming column.

Have a great week!