Mayor Thomas Reenock has proclaimed Jan. 24-30 as Northampton School Choice Week in the borough.

School Choice Week is nonpartisan and nonpolitical and is celebrated across the country by millions of students, parents, educators, schools and organizations to raise awareness of the need for effective education options, according to the proclamation.

“Northampton is home to a variety of high-quality public and nonpublic schools from which parents can choose for their children, in addition to families who educate their children in their home,” he said.

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Northampton Area Food Bank’s distribution schedule is 5-7 p.m. Jan. 21 and 28.

The food bank is open 9:30 a.m.-noon every Wednesday for registration, questions and donation drop-offs.

For distributions, bring a photo ID with a current address or your ID and a bill with the correct address. You should reside in the Northampton Area School District or check with the food bank by phone on Wednesday mornings. You will need names and birth dates of everyone living with you full time.

Call 610-262-8030 with any questions.

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Grace United Church of Christ, 902 Lincoln Ave., is holding a fundraiser featuring homemade meat pies and apple dumplings made in Lancaster.

Frozen chicken, beef and sausage meat pies in 6- or 9-inch sizes and single or double apple dumplings are available to order and must be paid for by Feb. 6.

Pickup is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. Feb. 27. Preorder by calling the church at 610-262-7186 or Gail at 610-443-1706.

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The Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce is working on an inaugural Restaurant Week, scheduled for March 7-13.

Details of the event, including the participating restaurants, will appear in an upcoming Press edition.

If you’re a restaurant owner and would like to participate, email jessicao@lehighvalleychamber.org.

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Due to the governmental regulations concerning COVID-19, the BVM Young at Heart group has extended its return to meetings until May.

According to the officers and board members, “The outlook for our beginning looks positive with the vaccines and the restrictions being lifted. Till then, stay safe, wear those masks, wash those hands and love each other from 6 feet away.”

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Monday bingo at Northampton Banquet and Event Center, 1601 Laubach Ave., has been canceled until further notice.

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Is your church, civic group or Scout troop planning some activities? Email the information to tklutter@ptd.net.