Happenings
AUG. 8
• Pickup begins for green cleaner kit (for adults), during regular hours, at Northampton Area Public Library, 1615 Laubach Ave. Information and registration (required): 610-262-7537 or northamptonapl.org
AUG. 9
• Pirate scavenger hunt, 1:30 p.m., at Whitehall Township Public Library, 3700 Mechanicsville Road. Information: 610-432-4339
• Stitch and Chat crafting event, 6 p.m., at Northampton Area Public Library, 1615 Laubach Ave. Information: 610-262-7537 or northamptonapl.org
AUG. 10
• Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 meeting, 11 a.m. (doors open), at Northampton Banquet and Event Center, 1601 Laubach Ave. Members are asked to bring a favorite cake, cupcakes or cookies for the refreshment table and their current national and local membership cards. Those interested in joining are also welcome.
• Hour to Kill adult program (discussing the Killer Catfish), 6 p.m., at Northampton Area Public Library, 1615 Laubach Ave. Information: 610-262-7537 or northamptonapl.org
• Hokendauqua Park & Playground Association summer basketball Skills and Drills night (for girls in kindergarten through eighth grade), 6-7:30 p.m., at Hokendauqua Park, 3417 Lehigh St. The event will continue Aug. 24. Information: Todd Dunbar at girlsbasketball@hokeypark.com
• Glow in the dark night swim (for Whitehall residents only), 7-9 p.m., at Parkview Pool, 3051 S. Fifth St., Hokendauqua. Glow sticks will be provided.
AUG. 11
• Storytime and craft (with Miss Brenda), 11 a.m., at Coplay Public Library, 49 S. Fifth St. Information and registration (requested): 610-262-7351, coplaypubliclibrary.org or on Facebook
• Game club meeting (for third- through fifth-graders), 6 p.m., at Northampton Area Public Library, 1615 Laubach Ave. Information: 610-262-7537 or northamptonapl.org
AUG. 12
• Deadline to order barbecue dinner (rain or shine; takeout also available), to be held 4-7 p.m. Aug. 20 at Christ United Church of Christ, Little Moore, 913 S. Mink Road, Danielsville. There will also be a Chinese auction, cake walk, raffles, games and music. Information, cost and tickets (required): 610-837-0680
• Deadline to order carryout barbecue chicken dinner, to be picked up 1-4 p.m. Aug. 27 in the upper lot by the picnic area at Zion’s Stone United Church of Christ, 51 Church Road, Kreidersville. Information, cost and orders: Ellen at 610-262-6816
• Coplay Garden Club meeting, 5 p.m., in the pavilion at Coplay Parkway, Second and Keefer streets
• Uncle Smiley concert, 5 p.m. (doors open), at Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St.
• Lucky 7 concert, 7-10 p.m., at the amphitheater at Catasauqua Park and Playground, 501 American St. Bring your lawn chair or blanket.
AUG. 13
• Indoor flea market and bake sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1235 Main St., Northampton
• Vacation Bible School (for both youth and adults), 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3355 MacArthur Road, Whitehall. Information and registration (required): 215-880-1649
• Finale party (for kids who participated in Whitehall Township Public Library’s summer reading challenge), 11 a.m., at the library, 3700 Mechanicsville Road, Whitehall. Information: 610-432-4339
• Peach festival, 3-9 p.m., at Salem United Church of Christ, 2218 Community Drive, Moorestown. If weather is not agreeable that day, food and cakes will be in the church 3-7 p.m.
• Dirty Roxx concert, 6 p.m., at Egypt Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, 5209 Springmill Road. There is a cost for nonmembers.
AUG. 14
• Old Home Week event begins, noon (placing of time capsule) and 12:30 p.m. (softball game and bring-your-own- picnic), at Bath Borough Hall, 121 S. Walnut St., and Ciff Cowling Field, 301 Allen St., Bath, respectively. The event will continue Aug. 16, 18 and 19 at other locations for varied events. Information and to see the full list of events: bathborough.org/events/old-home-week
• Penny party, 1 p.m. (doors open noon), at Whitehall Active Community Center, 2301 Pine St., West Catasauqua. There is an admission package for purchase. Bring your jars of pennies and bags to take home your goodies.
• Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum is open, 1-3 p.m., at Northampton Borough Municipal Building, 1401 Laubach Ave. The museum will continue to be open Aug. 28 and Sept. 11 and 25.
• Historic Catasauqua Preservation Association open house, 1-4 p.m., at Biery House, 8 Race St., Catasauqua. An additional open house will be Sept. 11. Information: 610-231-0603
• Designer purse/gift card bingo and basket raffle, 1:15 p.m. (doors open noon), at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Howertown, 22 Atlas Road, Allen Township
AUG. 15
• Pickup begins for narwhal craft bags (first come, first served), during regular hours, at Northampton Area Public Library, 1615 Laubach Ave. Information and registration (required): 610-262-7537
• Morning Glories meeting, 10 a.m., at Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, 604 Fourth St., Catasauqua. Donations of spaghetti sauce, jelly and dry or canned soups are welcomed for Catasauqua Community Food Bank.
• Free community lunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua, 210 Pine St.