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Northampton: Diner to hold Santa breakfast

Northampton Diner and Family Restaurant, 1205 Main St., will hold its fourth annual breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus, set 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 18. Seating is first come, first served. No reservations will be taken.

Those in attendance can use their own camera to take photos.

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Reminder: The Northampton Area Food Bank December distribution dates and times are 5-7 p.m. Dec. 9 and 16 and 9:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 11 and 18.

The food bank is also 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 ID and a bill with the correct address on it. You should reside in the Northampton Area School District. You will need names and birth dates of everyone living with you full time.

If the above distribution dates need to be canceled or changed, listen to WFMZ on your radio or Channel 69 News on TV or check Facebook at Home of the Northampton Area Food Bank for rescheduled times.

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Pickup of nut rolls ordered for Assumption of the Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church’s fundraiser is 9:30 a.m.-noon Dec. 11 at the church, 1301 Newport Ave.

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Northampton Fire Department will hold its annual Operation Santa Run beginning noon Dec. 11.

If you would like your child to receive a gift from Santa, who will be riding on a firetruck, drop off a gift 6-8 p.m. Dec. 9 or 10 at the station, 4 Lerchenmiller Drive. Gifts should be wrapped and no bigger than a shoe box. Include your child’s name and address and a phone number.

For more information, contact Angel at 484-719-8609.

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Northampton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4714 is seeking veterans willing to serve on its honor guard. The honor guard provides military honors, when requested by families, at veterans’ funerals, memorial services and celebrations of life.

According to the VFW, the ceremony exemplifies the “paying of respect and the final demonstration of the country’s gratitude to those who, in times of war and peace, have faithfully defended our nation.”

The VFW honor guard is experiencing dwindling participation.

Veterans interested in hearing more about joining the honor guard are asked to call 610-216-8952. No experience is necessary.

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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.

Performers from 3D Dance Studio, Northampton, entertain the crowd Nov. 18 at the Lehigh Valley Mall tree-lighting event, hosted by Whitehall Area Chamber of Commerce and Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. PRESS PHOTO BY DONNA GEWERTZ