Happenings
SEPT. 16
• Sign-ups begin for fall children’s programs (for 3 months to fifth grade), to be held the week of Oct. 22, at Northampton Area Public Library, 1615 Laubach Ave. Information and registration (required): 610-262-7537
• Sign-ups begin for family Halloween craft, to be held 6 p.m. Oct. 29, at Northampton Area Public Library, 1615 Laubach Ave. Information and registration (required): 610-262-7537
• Veterans outreach program, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the office of state Rep. Jeanne McNeill, 1080 Schadt Ave., Whitehall. Information and appointments (suggested): 610-266-1273
• Beading club meeting, 1:30 p.m., in the reference area of Whitehall Township Public Library, 3700 Mechanicsville Road. Information: 610-432-4339
• Let’s Cook Vegetarian cooking class (organized by Penn State Extension), 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Catasauqua Municipal Building, 90 Bridge St. Information, cost and registration: extension.psu.edu/lets-cook-vegetarian or 877-345-0691
• Open mic and jam night, 6:30 p.m., at Whitehall Township Public Library, 3700 Mechanicsville Road. Information: 610-432-4339
SEPT. 17
• Whitehall-Coplay Hunger Initiative community meal, 4-6:30 p.m., at Whitehall Bible Fellowship Church, 3300 Seventh St., Hokendauqua. Information: 610-434-8661
• Presentation on the future of Lehigh Valley (organized by Lehigh Valley Planning Commission), 6 p.m., at Hanover Township Municipal Building, 2202 Grove Road
• Movie: “Pokemon Detective Pikachu,” 6 p.m., in the community room of Whitehall Township Public Library, 3700 Mechanicsville Road. Information: 610-432-4339
SEPT. 18
• Free naloxone available (while supplies last), 11 a.m.-7 p.m., at Lehigh County State Health Center, 3730 Lehigh St., suite 206, Whitehall
• Pop-Tart taste-testing event (for grades 6-12), 3 p.m., at Northampton Area Public Library, 1615 Laubach Ave. Information and registration (required): 610-262-7537
• Dan Flok Trio and Chris Aguayo performance, 6-9 p.m., at Coplay Community Plaza, North Second and Chestnut streets
SEPT. 19
• Storytime and crafts, 11 a.m.-noon, at Coplay Public Library, 49 S. Fifth St. Information: 610-262-7351
• Beading club meeting, 1:30 p.m., in the reference area of Whitehall Township Public Library, 3700 Mechanicsville Road. Information: 610-432-4339
• Open house on police explorers program for ages 14-20 (organized by Whitehall Township Police Department), 6 p.m., at Whitehall Township Municipal Building, 3219 MacArthur Road. Information: Officer Matthew Christman at christmanm@whitehallcoplay.org
SEPT. 20
• Movie: “Incredibles 2,” 7 p.m., on Borek Field at Moore Township Recreational Center, 635 English Road. Information: 610-759-9449
SEPT. 21
• Flea market, 7 a.m., at the pavilion of Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church, 3175 Valley View Drive, Moore Township. Information: Susan Walker at 610-417-0316
• Yard sale (organized by Quota Club of Northampton), 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at Northampton Fire Department, 4 Lerchenmiller Drive. Information: Sharyn at 610-261-1277
• Garage sale (benefiting Northampton Area Historical Society), 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Siegfried Station, 21st Street, Northampton. Information: 610-262-8198
• Northampton County electronic recycling event, 9 a.m.-noon, at Forks Township Public Works building, 100 Newlins Road
• Shredding event (organized by state Rep. Marcia Hahn, R-138th), 10 a.m.-noon, at Moore Elementary School, 2835 Mountain View Drive, Moore Township. You must be a resident of her legislative district; no businesses. Information: 610-746-2100
• Bath Museum is open, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Bath Borough Hall, 121 S. Walnut St. Information and to schedule tours: 484-272-7314
• Siegfried Log Cabin is open, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., on West Main Street, Bath
• Slavic memorial linden tree dedication, 1 p.m., at Municipal Park, Smith Lane and Laubach Avenue, Northampton
• Governor Wolf Historical Society Museum is open, 1-3 p.m., at the GWHS campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, East Allen Township. Information: govwolf.org
• Fall sunflower acrylic painting class (for 18 and older), 1-4 p.m., in the community room of Whitehall Township Public Library, 3700 Mechanicsville Road. Information and cost: 610-432-4339; registration and payment: at the library front desk
• “Downton Abbey” event, 1-5 p.m., at Coplay Public Library, 49 S. Fifth St. Information and to RSVP: 610-262-7351 or coplaypubliclibrary@gmail.com
• Pub crawl (to celebrate Coplay Borough’s 150th anniversary), 3-8 p.m., various establishments in Coplay Borough. Start at Samuel Owens Restaurant & Bar, 128 Chestnut St.; continue onto 2nd Street Tavern, 33 N. Second St.; then to American Club of Coplay, 300 Cherry St.; and end at Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St. Participants are then encouraged to return to their favorite spot. Information: 610-262-6088; to get a wristband: 3 p.m. Sept. 21 at Coplay Community Plaza, North Second and Chestnut streets
• Shepherd’s pie dinner, 4-6:30 p.m., at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St., Coplay
• Live music by Jesse Wade, 8-11 p.m., at Point Phillips Rod & Gun Club, 1035 Smith Gap Road, Moore Township. Information and cost: 610-837-0310
• Comedy night (benefiting Coplay Public Library), 9-11 p.m. (doors open 8 p.m.), at Wisecrackers Comedy Club at Ramada Inn, 1500 MacArthur Road, Whitehall. Information and cost: 610-262-7351; tickets: at the library or at the door
SEPT. 22
• Breakfast, 8 a.m.-noon, at Catasauqua American Legion Post 215, 330 Second St.
• Color Splash Run, noon, in the Whitehall football field parking lot. Regular parking will be at the high school parking lot and Schadt Avenue Playground. Information: Ashley Koren at korena@whitehallcoplay.org; registration and cost: https://secure.getactivefundraising.com/event/2019---Zephyr-Elementary---Whitehall-PA
• Penny party (organized by Northampton Area Food Bank), 2 p.m. (doors open 1 p.m.), at Hope Lutheran Church, 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville. Information: Kelly at 484-644-0455
• Sunday Summer Sounds (organized by Whitehall Township and Whitehall Area Chamber of Commerce), 4-8 p.m., at the barn on the Peter Grim Homestead, 1111 Lehnert Road, Whitehall
SEPT. 23
• Tickets go on sale for fall basket raffle, to be held Sept. 30-Oct. 14, at Whitehall Township Public Library, 3700 Mechanicsville Road. Information and cost: 610-432-4339
• Anniversary event (to celebrate 30 years of business), 12:30-1:30 p.m., at Bridgeway Academy, 334 Second St., Catasauqua
• Beading club meeting, 1:30 p.m., in the reference area of Whitehall Township Public Library, 3700 Mechanicsville Road. Information: 610-432-4339