Summer fun continues at North Catasauqua William J. Albert Memorial Park, 701 Grove St.

Next in the summer concert series will be Shark Sandwich performing 7 p.m. Aug. 3.

Family night will be 6-9 p.m. Aug. 9.

Punk rock music will take place Aug. 11. The Clap performs, with special guests Invasive Procedure, starting 7 p.m.

Attendees are asked to bring a nonperishable food item for the local food bank.

The refreshment stand will be open during the concerts.

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

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The next North Catasauqua Borough council meetings will take place 7 p.m. Aug. 7 and 21 in the basement-level meeting room at borough hall, 1066 Fourth St.

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 or be sent via email to office@northcatasauqua.org. The plan can be reviewed at planrivercentral.org.

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Looking for a bargain? Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, 604 Fourth St., Catasauqua, is planning to hold a yard sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 12.

Proceeds from the sale benefit the Public Library of Catasauqua.

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Catasauqua Community Thrift Shop, 113 Bridge St., is holding a half-price sale on everything in the store through Aug. 12.

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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St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 122 Union St., Catasauqua, will hold its Beat the Heat cash bingo Aug. 20 in the parish center. Bingo starts 1 p.m.; the kitchen and doors open 11:30 a.m.

Bingo includes 15 games, six specials and a jackpot round. Additional game sheets and specials will be available for purchase. Bring your dauber but no hard boards.

The kitchen will sell all of your favorite hot foods, as well as bagged snacks, so no outside food or beverages will be permitted, with the exception of BYOB.

To reserve a table or for any questions, email kim.stmarys122@gmail.com or call 610-264-0332. Reservations go fast, so reserve your table in a timely manner.

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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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North Catasauqua Police Department is making residents aware of the Savvy Caregiver Program from the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley.

The United Way will host free training classes for the members of the community who care for a family member who has been diagnosed with dementia. This program aims to help those providing care for loved ones living with dementia through relevant knowledge, skills and self-care practices.

The classes begin this month through the fall season.

For more information on all of the upcoming trainings, sponsored by The Fleming Foundation, please use the links with the class dates.

• Aug. 17-Sept. 21: fal.cn/3zNYQ

• Aug. 22-Sept. 26: fal.cn/3zNYS

• Oct. 5-Nov. 9: fal.cn/3zNZa

If you have any questions or would like more information, contact Corporal Santiago at the NCPD.

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State Rep. Zach Mako, R-183rd, is letting residents know of a fee reduction to help families save for future education expenses.

Pennsylvanians looking to save for their child’s future education expenses will see a reduction in operational fees for the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program Investment Plan (IP).

The reduction will save PA 529 IP account owners an estimated $579,000 over the next year. The PA 529 IP offers a variety of portfolios for families to choose from, including target enrollment date options that automatically reallocate assets as a child approaches their anticipated date of enrollment.

PA 529 accounts are designed to help Pennsylvania families steadily and strategically save for future educational expenses - including costs associated with universities, community colleges, trade schools, apprenticeships and K-12 education - all with significant state and federal tax advantages.

For more information about saving for education with PA 529, visit pa529.com or call 800-440-4000.

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