Matt, from Wild Birds Unlimited, will discuss the whys and wherefores of bird houses at the Nov. 1 meeting of Catasauqua Garden Club. Find out if you have the correct size entranceway on your birdhouse and why that is important.

The meeting will start 1 p.m. at Slovak Center Social Club, 1233 Fifth St., North Catasauqua.

Garden club members will offer artistic design and horticultural exhibits. Friendly gardeners, birders and other curious visitors are always welcome.

This is the last garden club meeting until the spring.

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Catasauqua Shade Tree Commission issued the following notice to property owners of Catasauqua: Trees, shrubs, bushes and all other woody vegetation on land lying in the right of way lines on either side of all streets, avenues, alleys or ways within the borough are controlled by ordinance 245-1.

When the shade tree inspector declares a problem with trees on private property, the property owner will be notified and a written notice will be issued in accordance with the ordinance. A no-fee permit will be issued to the property owner for removal, pruning, planting, etc.

The permit allows 60 days to be completed. Upon completion, the contractor fills out the stub at the bottom of the permit and mails it back to the borough in the provided envelope.

Any property owner needing a permit should call borough hall at 610-264-0571 and a commission member will return your call.

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There is a vacancy on the shade tree commission for a resident of Catasauqua. No experience is necessary.

For more information, call the borough at 610-264-0571.

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Catasauqua Community Thrift Shop, 113 Bridge St., has last-minute Halloween costumes available. There is also beautiful fall and winter clothing available and many small household items.

Stop by the store during regular hours, which are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Volunteers are happy to accept donations during store hours.

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A great week and happy Halloween to all.