The Christmas in July half-price sale at Catasauqua Community Thrift Shop ends July 22. The sale is on all Christmas items and clothing at the shop, 113 Bridge St.

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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Catty Seniors Plus will meet July 26 at Slovak Center Social Club, 1233 Fifth St. The doors open noon, and the meeting starts 1 p.m.

The speaker this month will be Ali Snell, who helps senior citizens navigate the health care system.

There will be coffee and dessert, and bingo will be played afterward.

If you have any questions or would like more information, call Dorothy Vassa at 610-264-2853.

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The borough office would like residents to be aware of and review the River Central Multimunicipal Comprehensive Plan.

Comments may be discussed at the Aug. 7 council meeting, starting 7 p.m., or sent via email to office@northcatasauqua.org.

The plan can be reviewed at planrivercentral.org.

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Summer fun continues with the concert series at North Catasauqua William J. Albert Memorial Park. Punk rock music will take place Aug. 11 at the park, 701 Grove St.

The Clap performs, with special guests Invasive Procedure, starting 7 p.m.

The refreshment stand will be open. Attendees are asked to bring a nonperishable food item for the local food bank.

Bring your lawn chair, and enjoy a night of music at the park.

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The Catasauqua Club, 226 Pine St., is holding a basket social 5-8 p.m. Sept. 8 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 9.

There will be food available for purchase, a bake sale and an additional 50/50 raffle.

Tickets will be available at the door.

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Paying your borough trash and sewer bills just got easier. North Catasauqua Borough is offering residents new bill-paying options for trash and sewer bills.

ACH direct withdrawal now has the availability to have bills emailed to you. Also, bills may be paid by credit card.

North Catasauqua invoice payment options include a paperless option. E-billing is also offered.

Send an email request to office@northcatasauqua.org to register for paperless billing.

Provide your name, account number(s) and email address.

Autopay is now an option to have your sewer and/or garbage payments automatically deducted from your checking account on the due date. Contact the borough office to register for Autopay.

Another bill-paying option now available is TeleCheck. With TeleCheck, you can pay electronically using your bank account information directly through Diversified Billing. It is a one-time ACH transaction using your account and routing numbers. There is a small processing fee for using this service.

Payments can still be made in person at the North Catasauqua Borough office. To receive proper credit, return the invoice stub with your payment.

Residents are highly encouraged to use the lock box on the front porch of borough hall when making a payment.

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Have a great week!