Catty Seniors Plus will meet Sept. 27 at the Slovak Center Social Club, 1233 Fifth St.

The doors will open noon, and the meeting will begin 1 p.m. The speaker this month is Ed Duborg from Amada Senior Care.

Coffee and cake will be served. Bingo will follow.

For more information, call Dorothy Vassa at 610-264-2858.

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The next North Catasauqua Borough Council meetings are planned for 7 p.m. Oct. 2 and 16 in the basement-level meeting room at borough hall, 1066 Fourth St.

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Northampton County will hold a household hazardous waste residential collection event Sept. 30, rain or shine, at Northampton Community College, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem.

This event is for Northampton County residents only, and proof of residence will be required at check-in.

Drop-off is by appointment only, with online preregistration required, on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will close when time slots are filled.

This event is for resident waste only, and acceptable waste must be generated within a home in Northampton County and not affiliated with any commercial business, contractor, institution, nonprofit, organization or out-of-county residence. Staff have the right to determine and refuse unauthorized material with a maximum amount allowed of 30 gallons and 80 pounds of solid material. Containers larger than five gallons will not be accepted.

A list of accepted and restricted materials is available online. Visit northamptoncounty.org for the registration link and to learn more.

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

A bag sale will be held Oct. 2-7. This includes all items in the store, unless otherwise marked.

The shop will be closed Oct. 9-11 for cleaning and change-over.

The store will reopen Oct. 12 with all new clothing for fall and winter.

Regular thrift shop hours 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 16th annual Best of North Catasauqua Autumnfest will return 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 8 at North Catasauqua William J. Albert Memorial Park, 701 Grove St.

There will be live music by Flirtin’ with the Mob starting between 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m., a food court, a craft and street vendor market, games, police and fire department displays and a car show.

The rain date for the event is Oct. 15.

For more information or any questions, contact borough hall at 610-264-1504.

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There is a free shredding event scheduled for 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 14 at the Robert “Bob” LaBold maintenance building, 550 W. Church St., Slatington.

Protect yourself from identity theft by bringing discarded documents containing sensitive personal information to the free, on-site shredding event. There is a limit of four bags or boxes per household, and businesses are not permitted to attend the event.

Staples, paper clips and manila folders are acceptable. X-rays and hanging folders are prohibited.

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Save the date! The annual North Catasauqua and Catasauqua Halloween parade will be held Oct. 18, tentatively starting 7 p.m.

The rain date for the parade is Oct. 25.

Trick or treat will be held 6-8 p.m. Oct. 28. Don’t forget to turn on your porch light to alert the trick-or-treaters to stop by your home for treats.

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St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 122 Union St., Catasauqua, will hold its seventh annual Oktoberfest 5-9 p.m. Oct. 21 on the parish grounds.

The event starts 4 p.m. with a special German Mass and a polka flair by Robbie Lawrence on accordion in the church. Following the Mass, the parish center will be serving delicious homemade foods including pulled pork, schnitzel, spaetzle and more.

A biergarten will be located in the parking lot, with a fire pit, weather permitting.

There will be a cornhole tournament during the event. Registration forms can be found on the church website at annunciationbvm.net or by emailing the parish office at kim.stmarys122@gmail.com.

Register early and receive a token for a free beverage. Food, beer and soda will be available for purchase. Players are required to play with bags provided.

The event is managed by the North Catasauqua Recreation Committee Cornhole League.

Feel free to contact the parish office at 610-264-0332 with any questions.

For more information, emailing the parish office or calling 610-264-0332.

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

There is a cost. The banners will be 30 feet by 60 feet and are similar to the banners already installed around the perimeter of North Catasauqua William J. Albert Memorial Park.

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 proposed to be installed and hung on Howertown Road and Grove, Main and Fourth streets in the borough.

Banner application forms are available at borough hall during regular business hours.

For more information, call borough hall at 610-264-1504, ext. 4.

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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 be hosting free training classes for 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 the training, set for Oct. 5-Nov. 9, go to fal.cn/3zNZa.

If you have any questions or would like more information, contact Cpl. Santiago at the North Catasauqua Police Department.

Also, the police department reminds residents children are our future, and we have an obligation to protect them to the best of our ability. If you suspect that a child is a victim of abuse or neglect, notify the Pennsylvania ChildLine at 1-800-932-0313.

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State Rep. Zach Mako, R-183rd, is making residents aware that September is recognized as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month.

It is an important reminder for all Pennsylvanians, regardless of age, to be aware of changes in their health that may indicate the development of cancer or other illness or disease.

The American Cancer Society offers valuable resources to help people educate themselves on cancer risks and symptoms at cancer.org. Of course, you are encouraged to consult with a doctor for a specific diagnosis.

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Fall is here! Have a happy and fun Columbus Day weekend!

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Have a great week!