OCT. 4

• Registration begins for fall children’s programs, which run Nov. 2-Dec. 16, at Northampton Area Public Library, 1615 Laubach Ave. Programs include Wonderful Ones, 10 months-2 years; toddler and preschool storytimes, ages 2 and 3-4, respectively; Storycraft, kindergarten-grade 2; book club, games club and STEAM craft club, grades 3-5. Information and registration: 610-262-7537

• Bag sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Catasauqua Community Thrift Shop, 113 Bridge St. The sale will continue 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 5, 7 and 8 and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 6 and 9.

• Bingo, 7 p.m. (doors open 5:30 p.m.), at Northampton Banquet and Event Center, 1601 Laubach Ave.

OCT. 5

• Deadline to order Island Expressions hoagies and sandwiches (fundraiser for Catasauqua High School band and chorus), to be delivered Oct. 12. Information, cost, menu and orders: catasauquamusicarts@gmail.com or Sherri at 610-264-1394

• Bag sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Catasauqua Community Thrift Shop, 113 Bridge St. The sale will continue 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 7 and 8 and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 6 and 9.

OCT. 6

• Bag sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Catasauqua Community Thrift Shop, 113 Bridge St. The sale will continue 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 7 and 8 and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 9.

• Catasauqua Garden Club meeting, 1 p.m., at Slovak Center Social Club, 1233 Fifth St., North Catasauqua

• Open house, 5-8 p.m., at Northampton Fire Department, 4 Lerchenmiller Drive

OCT. 7

• Bible study (with Pastor Jami at Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville), 10 a.m., on Zoom. Information and to get the Zoom link: 610-767-7203

• Bag sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Catasauqua Community Thrift Shop, 113 Bridge St. The sale will continue 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 8 and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 9.

• Early literacy storytime and craft/game, 11-11:45 a.m., outside at Coplay Public Library, 49 S. Fifth St. If the program is moved inside, masks are required for ages 2 and older. Information: 610-262-7351

• Coloring club meeting (for adults), 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at Whitehall Township Public Library, 3700 Mechanicsville Road. Information: 610-432-4339 or whitehallpl.org

• Book club meeting (for adults), 1-2 p.m., at Whitehall Township Public Library, 3700 Mechanicsville Road. Information: 610-432-4339 or whitehallpl.org

• 4-H program (for ages 5-11), 6 p.m., outside, weather permitting, at Northampton Area Public Library, 1615 Laubach Ave. Information and registration: 610-262-7537

• Halloween-themed parade, 7 p.m., around Whitehall, beginning at Schadt Avenue, toward Mauch Chunk Road, onto Schadt Avenue Park, down Campus Drive and ending at Whitehall-Coplay School District’s campus. After the parade, a bonfire event is set to take place near the football stadium parking lot. Information: whitehalltownship.org; 610-437-5524, ext. 1165; or mdragovits@whitehalltownship.com

OCT. 8

• Bag sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Catasauqua Community Thrift Shop, 113 Bridge St. The sale will continue 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 9.

• Fall basket social, 4-7 p.m., at Hope Lutheran Church, 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville. The event will continue 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 9. Masks must be worn inside, and social distancing will be observed. Information: 610-767-7203

• Basket social, 5-7 p.m., at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church, 618 Fullerton Ave., Fullerton. The event will continue 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 9 and 8 a.m.-2 p.m., with the drawing 2:30 p.m., Oct. 10. Information: sercc.org

• Sportsmen bingo event (BYOB), 6:30 p.m. (doors open 5:30 p.m.), at Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company, 2718 Mountain View Drive, Moore Township. Information and cost: Lois at 610-759-9449, ext. 5; to purchase tickets: Lattemann’s Deli, 2716 Community Drive, Moore Township

• Stereotype concert, 6-10 p.m., at Moore Township Recreation Center, English Road and Route 946. No outside food or beverages are allowed. Information: Lois at 610-759-9449, ext. 5

• Haunted Hayride in the Parkway (fundraiser for Whitehall Township Fire Department), 7-11 p.m., at Whitehall Parkway, 4689 S. Church St. The rides will continue Fridays and Saturdays throughout October. Information and cost: whitehallfd.org or Whitehall Township Recreation Bureau hotline at 610-437-5524

OCT. 9

• Open house with Scout Troop 79 (for ages 11-17), 10 a.m.-noon, at St. John the Baptist Church, 3024 S. Ruch St., Stiles. Information and registration: BSA79Stiles@gmail.com or 610-392-9495

• Bag sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Catasauqua Community Thrift Shop, 113 Bridge St.

• Basket social, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church, 618 Fullerton Ave., Fullerton. The event will continue 8 a.m.-2 p.m., with the drawing 2:30 p.m., Oct. 10. Information: sercc.org

• Fall basket social, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at Hope Lutheran Church, 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville. Masks must be worn inside, and social distancing will be observed. Information: 610-767-7203

• Teen Advisory Board meeting, 1:30 p.m., at Whitehall Township Public Library, 3700 Mechanicsville Road. Information: 610-432-4339

• Shepherd’s pie dinner (takeout only), 4-5:30 p.m., at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St., Coplay. Information and orders: Karen at 610-653-2816

• Halupki dinner, 4-6 p.m., at Grace United Church of Christ, 902 Lincoln Ave., Northampton. Information: church office at 610-262-7186

• Haunted Hayride in the Parkway (fundraiser for Whitehall Township Fire Department), 7-11 p.m., at Whitehall Parkway, 4689 S. Church St. The rides will continue Fridays and Saturdays throughout October. Information and cost: whitehallfd.org or Whitehall Township Recreation Bureau hotline at 610-437-5524

OCT. 10

• Deadline to order baked ham takeout dinner, to be held 4:30-6 p.m. Oct. 16 at Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, 604 Fourth St., Catasauqua. Cost is by donation at pickup. Information and orders: Janice at 610-440-0073

• Deadline to sign up for fall road rally, to be held 1:30 p.m. Oct. 17 starting at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 575 Grape St., Fullerton. Information and to sign up: church office at 610-443-0254

• Basket social, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (drawing 2:30 p.m.), at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church, 618 Fullerton Ave., Fullerton. Information: sercc.org

• New clothing sale for children (organized by Angel Resource Ministries), 9 a.m.-2 p.m., in the parish hall at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, 4102 S. Church St., Egypt. Masks are required.

• Autumnfest and car show (organized by North Catasauqua Betterment Committee), 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at North Catasauqua William J. Albert Memorial Park. Rain date is Oct. 16. Information: ncbetterment@gmail.com

• Coplay Cemetery Association meeting, 11:45 a.m., at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St., Coplay

• Block shoot, 1-4 p.m., at Point Phillips Rod and Gun Club, 1035 Smith Gap Road, Moore Township. Information: 610-837-0310

• Bingo, 2 p.m. (doors open 1 p.m.), at Commitment to Family & Community, 165 Cherry St., Coplay. Masks are required unless you are on oxygen. Information and cost: Liz Rodgers at 484-274-6687

• The Jolly Bavarians polka event (weather permitting), 3 p.m. (gates open 2 p.m.), at Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St. Information: 610-262-9937

• Kerygma program, 6:30 p.m., in the social hall at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St., Coplay

OCT. 11

• Bewitch a Book Cover take-home craft pickup begins (for grades 6-12), at Northampton Area Public Library, 1615 Laubach Ave. Information and registration: 610-262-7537

• Bingo, 7 p.m. (doors open 5:30 p.m.), at Northampton Banquet and Event Center, 1601 Laubach Ave.