Registration and payment is due July 6 for St. Mary’s Catholic Church’s 18th annual golf tournament. The event is scheduled for Aug. 4 at Southmoore Golf Course, 225 Moorestown Drive, Bath.

Registration includes a round of golf, hot dogs, beer and soda available throughout the day and a catered dinner to follow by Fairview Catering. There will be raffles offering chances to win golf items and more.

For registration, cost and more information, contact the church office at kim.stmarys122@gmail.com or visit the church website, annunciationbvm.net.

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State Rep. Zach Mako, R-183rd, is making residents aware of an upcoming blood drive. With blood supplies low, Mako’s office is co-hosting a blood drive with Miller-Keystone Blood Center, scheduled for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 8 at Shankweiler’s Drive-In Theatre, 4540 Shankweiler Road, Orefield.

All donors must present a valid identification with first and last name and photo and/or signature.

To schedule an appointment, which is required, call 1-800-223-6667 and use sponsor code E129. If you have any questions about the event, call the Slatington district office at 610-760-9805.

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Summer fun heats up with the start of the concert series at North Catasauqua William J. Albert Memorial Park, 701 Grove St. The first concert is scheduled for 7-10 p.m. July 12 with Steel Creek performing. The rain date is set for July 13.

The refreshment stand will be open. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a night of music at the park.

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Catasauqua Community Thrift Shop, 113 Bridge St., is having a Christmas in July half-price sale on all Christmas items and clothing July 10-22.

Regular hours at the shop are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The shop accepts donations of good, used, clean clothing and household items during regular store hours. Proceeds are returned to the community through contributions that support youth and adult programs and services.

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The next North Catasauqua Borough Council meeting will be 7 p.m. July 17 in the basement-level meeting room at borough hall, 1066 Fourth St.

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With the summer months here, Northampton County Emergency Management Services is providing residents with helpful information and tips to help protect you and others from the extreme heat. Some advice includes creating a communication plan with your family before extreme heat hits, having emergency supplies in place at home, at work and in the car and listening to local officials.

Roughly 40% of unwanted heat buildup in homes is through windows. Use awnings and curtains to keep the heat out. Fans alone are not enough in high heat and humidity. Get inside in air conditioning or go to a public place like the library, museum or shopping mall.

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REAL ID has been extended again. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has postponed the enforcement date for REAL ID, with the new deadline set as May 7, 2025.

As of that date, you will need to present a federally accepted form of identification to board a commercial domestic flight or visit a secure federal building that requires ID at the door. Federally accepted forms of identification include a Pennsylvania REAL ID driver’s license or ID card, a U.S. passport or a military ID.

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