Catasauqua Community Thrift Shop, 113 Bridge St., is planning to hold a half-price sale March 21-April 2 on everything in the store, unless otherwise marked.

The shop’s business hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The shop is happy to accept donations of good, used, clean clothing during store hours.

Proceeds from the thrift shop are returned to the community through contributions that support youth and adult programs and services.

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Catty Seniors Plus will next meet 1 p.m. March 23 at Slovak Center Social Club, 1233 Fifth St., North Catasauqua. Doors open noon.

Coffee and desserts will be served, and bingo will be played. Bring your own coffee mug to make it easier and safer to carry hot drinks.

The Wawa Shorti Hoagie coupons have arrived. If anyone would like them before the meeting, call Dorothy Vassa at 610-264-2853. Coupons must be paid for at the time of purchase.

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The next planning meeting for the J4 Celebration will be 7 p.m. March 24 at North Catasauqua Municipal Building, 1066 Fourth St.

Catasauqua and North Catasauqua will celebrate Independence Day with a gala celebration beginning 11 a.m. July 2 at North Catasauqua William J. Albert Memorial Park, 701 Grove St., ending with fireworks at dusk at the Alumni Field football stadium, 850 Pine St.

The J4 Committee is asking for contributions to help with the event. All donors will be listed in the J4 newsletter, which will be delivered to all homes in Catasauqua and North Catasauqua in May.

Businesses that give donations of $200 or more will be listed as special donors. Businesses and individuals who give $100 or more will be listed as red patrons; $50 to $99 will be listed as white patrons; and $49 and under will be listed as blue patrons.

Please make checks payable to J4 Celebration and send to J4 Committee, P.O. Box 224, Catasauqua, 18032, by April 11.

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An Eagle Scout project food drive to support Catasauqua Community Food Bank, 527 Front St., will be 9 a.m.-noon March 26. The project’s goal is to receive 5,000 donations of nonperishable items.

Drop-off locations include North Catasauqua William J. Albert Memorial Park; Catasauqua Park and Playground, 501 American St.; and Fireman’s Field on Race Street in Catasauqua.

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