Final call - the Catasauqua Middle School Souper Bowl of Caring runs until Feb. 11.

Make sure to check the expiration dates on donated items. Please bring only nonperishable foods and no glass containers.

The homeroom that brings in the most items wins a pizza party.

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The Strengthening Families program continues 5:30-8 p.m. Mondays, and the remaining dates are Feb. 14 and 28 and March 7 and 14.

This is a fun evening for all members of the family. Free child care is available for any children under age 10.

A free meal is the first part of the program each night.

For more information and to register, contact Amy Dymond-Jones at dymondjones@cattysd.org or 610-264-4341.

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The CMS cycle three ends Feb. 14 for eighth-grade students.

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There will be a CMS parent-teacher forum meeting 7 p.m. Feb. 15 in the school library.

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CMS will be closed Feb. 18-21 for the Presidents Day holiday.

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If you have any school news or updates for this column, email the information to sanderson@tnonline.com, and I’ll be sure to include it in an upcoming column.