Random Acts of Kindness Day is Feb. 17. Catasauqua Middle School students are encouraged to reach out and spread some kindness.

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Catasauqua Area School District will be closed Feb. 18-21 for the Presidents Day holiday.

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CASD is offering a special education parent training series. The next session will run 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at the district administration office, 201 N. 14th St.

To register, contact Shelley Keffer at 610-264-5571, ext. 7, or keffers@cattysd.org.

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The middle of the third marking period will be Feb. 25.

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The Strengthening Families program continues 5:30-8 p.m. Mondays, and the remaining dates are Feb. 28 and March 7 and 14. A free meal is the first part of the program each night.

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

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

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