The Catasauqua Middle School Yankee Candle fundraiser begins March 22.

Orders and money are due April 3.

The orders will be delivered in time for Mother’s Day.

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There will be an eighth-grade formal bingo fundraiser March 23 at Slovak Center Social Club, 1223 Fifth St., North Catasauqua. Doors open 3:30 p.m., and bingo starts 4:30 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 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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During the month of March, CMS is collecting money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through the Pennies for Patients campaign. Homerooms are battling for a chance to win a party sponsored by Olive Garden.

Students also have a chance to vote for the teachers they would like to see participate in an inflatable sumo wrestling tournament. Students can place their money in the teachers’ boxes during lunch.

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The PMEA elementary band fest is scheduled for March 29.

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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!