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Northampton: Food bank’s Halloween walkathon event is Oct. 26

Northampton Area Food Bank is sponsoring a Halloween walkathon Oct. 26. Registration starts 8:30 a.m. at the food bank, 1601 Canal St. The walk, approximately 4.5 miles, will begin 9 a.m.

Walkers are encouraged to collect pledges to support the food bank.

For more information, call Kelly at 484-664-0455.

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Monthly breakfasts have resumed at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, 2181 Washington Ave. The next event will be held 8:30 a.m.-noon Oct. 27.

The menu includes French toast, pancakes, scrambled eggs, omelet, ham, sausage, bacon, creamed chipped beef, hash browns, toast; and juice, coffee or tea.

For cost and other information, call 610-262-2559.

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The Roxy Theatre will present “Memories of Rock ‘n’ Roll and Country Legends” 1:30-4 p.m. Oct. 27. There is cost.

Jeff Krick Jr. will perform as Elvis. Dave Rehrig will entertain as Conway Twitty. Bill Reese will sing some golden oldies.

For ticket information, call 717-821-6803.

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Trick or treat in the borough will be held 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Mayor Thomas Reenock encourages resident to participate by turning on their porch lights and greeting the costume-clad youth.

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Assumption of the Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1301 Newport Ave., is holding a nut roll sale. Choices include apricot, lekvar, nut, poppy seed, red raspberry and pumpkin/cheese.

Orders must be placed by Nov. 24. Call Marty at 610-682-4458, Helen at 610-261-4575 or Linda at 610-262-0265.

Orders can be picked up at the church 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 7.

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Mark your calendar for the first Jennifer D. Hendershot Memorial Basket Social 1-5 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Northampton Fire Department, 4 Lerchenmiller Drive.

A reminder to those who are donating baskets/gift cards: They must be turned in by Oct. 25.

Hendershot was a 2003 graduate of Northampton Area High School and attended both Northampton Community College and East Stroudsburg University.

Proceeds will benefit the family.

For more information, call Candi at 610-554-3678.

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Email information to tklutter@ptd.net, and I’ll include it in an upcoming column.