Happenings
DEC. 6
• Yoga class (with Denise, of Creative Actions Yoga), 5:30 p.m., in the fellowship hall at Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church, 3175 Valley View Drive, Moore Township. There is a cost. Bring a yoga mat or towel.
• North Catasauqua Police Department Community Watch meeting, 5:30 p.m., at North Catasauqua Borough Hall, 1066 Fourth St. The meetings will continue the first Monday of each month.
• Bingo, 7 p.m. (doors open 5:30 p.m.), at Northampton Banquet and Event Center, 1601 Laubach Ave.
DEC. 7
• Deadline to order Island Expressions hoagies and sandwiches (fundraiser for Catasauqua High School band and chorus), to be delivered Dec. 14. Information, menu, cost and orders: catasauquamusicarts@gmail.com or Sherri at 610-264-1394
DEC. 8
• Christmas decorating, 10 a.m., at Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church, 3175 Valley View Drive, Moore Township
• Deadline to order Christmas cookies, to be picked up 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 12 at Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company, 2718 Mountain View Drive, Moore Township. Information, cost and orders: Stacy at 610-837-3465
• Holiday storytime, 1:30 p.m., at Whitehall Township Public Library, 3700 Mechanicsville Road. Information: whitehallpl.org or 610-432-4339
• Soup dinner (takeout only), 4:30-6 p.m., at Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, 604 Fourth St., Catasauqua. Pickups will continue every Wednesday through March 30, 2022. There is no charge for this program. Information: church office at 610-264-2641
• Board game night, 5 p.m., at Coplay Public Library, 49 S. Fifth St. Masks are required for ages 2 and older. Information: 610-262-7351
DEC. 9
• Storytime and craft/game, 11-11:45 a.m., at Coplay Public Library, 49 S. Fifth St. Masks are required for ages 2 and older. Information: 610-262-7351
DEC. 11
• Drive-thru Toys for Tots donation drop-off (organized by Lehigh Township Police Department), 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Lehigh Township Fire Department, 4188 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville. The toy must be new and unwrapped.
• Holiday open house and cookie swap, noon-2 p.m., at Coplay Public Library, 49 S. Fifth St. Information on the specifics of the cookie swap and to register: coplaypubliclibrary.org or 610-262-7351
• “Star Wars” holiday picture event (with Garrison Carida), 1-3 p.m., at Whitehall Township Public Library, 3700 Mechanicsville Road. Information: whitehallpl.org or 610-432-4339
• Tree-lighting event (organized by Kreidersville Covered Bridge Association), 4:30-5:30 p.m., at Kreidersville Covered Bridge, 100 Covered Bridge Road. Poor-weather date is Dec. 12.
• Prime rib dinner, 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. seating times, at Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, 604 Fourth St., Catasauqua. The event is by donation, and all of the proceeds benefit Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors. Information and to see if tickets are available: Janis at 610-440-0073
• Ugly Sweater Holiday Party fundraising event (organized by Michael Ann and Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation), 6-11 p.m., at American Club of Coplay, 300 Cherry St. The event is for adults 21 years old and older. Information, cost and tickets: call or text 610-905-8680, 610-295-3600 or 845-558-8970
• “The Nutcracker” (performed by Pennsylvania Classical Ballet Academy students), 7 p.m., at Roxy Theatre, 2004 Main St., Northampton. The performance will continue 2 p.m. Dec. 12. Information, cost and tickets: paclassicalballetacademy.com
DEC. 12
• Breakfast with Santa, 8-11:30 a.m., at Laurel Fire Company, 5114 Third St. Cementon. There is a cost, but breakfast is free for children 12 and under.
• All-you-can-eat breakfast, 8:30-11:30 a.m., in the parish hall at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church, 618 Fullerton Ave., Fullerton
• Tree decorating (organized by North Catasauqua Betterment Committee), 1-3 p.m., under the pavilion at North Catasauqua William J. Albert Memorial Park, 701 Grove St. Bring your own plastic or wood ornament or make one at the event.
• Photos with Santa, crafts and snacks, 1-4 p.m., at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Mickleys, 2918 MacArthur Road, Whitehall. Bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.
• Bingo (fundraiser for Whitehall-Coplay Hunger Initiative), 2 p.m. (doors open 1 p.m.), at Commitment to Family and Community, 165 Cherry St., Coplay. Face masks are required, except for those who are on oxygen and when eating and drinking. Bingo chips and dabbers are available for purchase if you do not have your own. Bring an item for Snack Pack Pals or WCHI Food Pantry. Information and registration (walk-ins are also welcome): Liz at 484-274-6687
• “The Nutcracker” (performed by Pennsylvania Classical Ballet Academy students), 2 p.m., at Roxy Theatre, 2004 Main St., Northampton. Information, cost and tickets: paclassicalballetacademy.com
• Gingerbread house-making party, 2 p.m., at Covenant United Methodist Church, 2715 Mountain View Drive, Moore Township. Bring a box of graham crackers, a bag of candy to share and a tray to build the house on. Information: church office at 610-837-7517
• Musical Christmas and organ dedication ceremony (with critically acclaimed organist Aram Basmadjian), 3:30 p.m., at Zion’s Stone United Church of Christ, 51 Church Road, Kreidersville
• Advent evening of music and prayer, 5 p.m. (prelude music begins 4:30 p.m.), at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church, 618 Fullerton Ave., Fullerton. There is no cost, but a freewill offering will be taken.
• Candlelight concert (with Mt. Laurel Brass), 7 p.m., at Gov. Wolf Historical Society, 6600 Jacksonville Road, East Allen Township. Information, cost and tickets: 610-837-9015
DEC. 13
• Morning Glories meeting, gift exchange, carols and Christmas buffet, 10 a.m., at Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, 604 Fourth St., Catasauqua
• Yoga class (with Denise, of Creative Actions Yoga), 5:30 p.m., in the fellowship hall at Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church, 3175 Valley View Drive, Moore Township. There is a cost. Bring a yoga mat or towel.
• Bingo, 7 p.m. (doors open 5:30 p.m.), at Northampton Banquet and Event Center, 1601 Laubach Ave.