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 those 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, 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 Cpl. Santiago at the NCPD.

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Pavilion rentals are available for Aug. 19 and Sept. 24 and 30 at North Catasauqua William J. Albert Memorial Park, 701 Grove St.

Those interested should call 610-264-1504 or email office@northcatasauqua.org for more information or with questions.

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St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 122 Union St., will be holding its Beat the Heat cash bingo Aug. 20. Bingo will start 1 p.m.; doors and the kitchen 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 next borough council meeting will be 7 p.m. Aug. 21 in the basement-level meeting room at borough hall, 1066 Fourth St.

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Catty Seniors Plus will meet Aug. 23 at Slovak Center Social Club, 1223 Fifth St. Doors open noon, and the meeting will start 1 p.m.

The speaker this month will be Maria Santacoloma with United Healthcare. She will help with enrollment, which is coming up shortly.

Coffee and dessert will follow the meeting, with bingo being played after.

For more information or if you have questions, call Dorothy Vassa at 610-264-2853.

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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 Hometown Heroes banners are available to purchase and will be hung around town. The banners are intended to honor or remember a relative or anyone who served in any branch of the military.

There is a cost. A photo of the individual to be put on the banner will be needed with the name of the individual on the back of the photo.

The banners are expected to be hung on Howertown Road and Grove, Main and Fourth streets. Banner application forms are available during regular business hours at borough hall, 1066 Fourth St.

For more information or if you have questions, call the borough at 610-264-1504, ext. 4.

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Catasauqua Community Thrift Shop, 113 Bridge St., is having a half-price sale on everything during August and September.

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

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State Rep. Zach Mako, R-183rd, would like to make residents aware of financial relief grants that are available to eligible veterans.

The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is reminding veterans who may be facing an unexpected financial hardship that help is available. The DMVA oversees the Veterans Temporary Assistance program, which provides eligible Pennsylvania veterans and their beneficiaries with financial relief for life’s basic needs, including food, shelter, fuel and clothing.

Eligible veterans or their beneficiaries can qualify for up to $1,600 in a 12-month period. Eligibility requirements include those who served in the U.S. armed forces and were discharged under honorable conditions, died in service or killed in action or suffered a service-connected disability.

For more information about the program’s criteria, eligibility and needed documentation, go to Veterans Temporary Assistance. To apply, eligible veterans should contact the county Veterans Affairs directors in Northampton County.

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Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking workers for the winter maintenance program.

While we are still feeling the summer heat, PennDOT is preparing for cooler temperatures by gearing up for its winter maintenance program.

Positions available may include CDL equipment operators, mechanics, dispatchers, tradesman helpers and semi-skilled laborers. The positions pay between $15.88-$22.80 an hour. The winter maintenance program runs September through April.

Anyone wishing to apply should visit employment.pa.gov and go to the PennDOT Winter Maintenance Program posting under the Open Jobs section of the website.

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Have a great week!