Northampton: Food bank plans walkathon fundraiser, sets distributions
Northampton Area Food Bank, 1601 Canal St., will hold a walkathon fundraiser Oct. 30.
Registration will begin 9 a.m.
November distribution dates and times are 5-7 p.m. Nov. 4, 11 and 18 and 9:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 6 and 20.
There will be a special Boy Scout food drive Nov. 13.
The food bank is open 9:30-11:45 a.m. every Wednesday for registration, inquiries, donation drop-offs and produce pickup.
Bring a picture ID with a current address or an ID with a bill with your correct address on it. You should reside in the Northampton Area School District or check with us by phone on Wednesday mornings. You will need names and birth dates of everyone living with you full time.
For more information, call 610-262-8030.
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A trunk or treat is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. Oct. 30 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 105 E. 19th St.
Admission is free, and costumes are welcome.
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The borough will hold its trick-or-treat night 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.
Residents interested in handing out treats are asked to turn on their porch lights.
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Swing Time Dolls will perform 1:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Roxy Theatre, 2004 Main St.
All tickets will be sold at the box office.
Proceeds benefit the military charities of Knights of Columbus Assembly 3298, fourth degree.
For more information, call Ken at 610-837-1702.
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Alliance Fire Company, 717 Washington Ave., will hold a turkey raffle 2-5 p.m. Nov. 7.
There will be 25 turkeys, as well as other prizes, raffled off.
There is a cost.
Food and refreshments will be available for ticket holders.
For more information, call 610-262-2123.
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Grace United Church of Christ, 902 Lincoln Ave., will hold a spaghetti dinner 4-7 p.m. Nov. 13.
The dinner, for dine-in or takeout, includes spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, roll, dessert and beverage.
A bake sale and basket social will take place as well. It is not necessary to be present for the 7 p.m. basket drawing.
Tickets can either be purchased at the door or in advance.
For additional information, call the church office weekday mornings at 610-262-7186.
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Monday night bingo has resumed at Northampton Banquet and Event Center, 1601 Laubach Ave.
Doors open 5:30 p.m., and the games will begin 7 p.m.
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Email your church, civic group or Scout troop activities to tklutter@ptd.net.