Spring concerts are underway in Northampton Area School District.

Seventh- and eighth-grade chorus and show choir students will be performing 7-8:30 p.m. May 17 in the auditorium at Northampton Area High School.

Northampton Area Middle School’s spring band concert is 7 p.m. May 21 in the auditorium at NAHS.

On May 22, NAMS’ spring orchestra concert will be performed 7 p.m.

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Reminder: NASD’s spring community classes are continuing. This program offers a diverse range of courses that cater to personal interests and promote fitness and leisure activities. Courses are taught by experienced instructors and are priced affordably.

Classes include aqua aerobics 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays until May 30; coed basketball, for adults aged 18 and older, 10-11 a.m. May 18 and 25; Dance It Out 6:30-7:30 p.m. May 22 and 29; and lap swim 7:30-8:30 p.m. May 22.

All classes are held at NASD locations.

To sign up, visit nasdschools.org/page/community-ed; for further information, email heislerm@nasdschools.org or text 484-661-6662.

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NAMS students are asked to return all library books by May 17. Books not returned will be considered missing, and a fine will be given.

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Save the date! The Moore Elementary School carnival will be held 5-8 p.m. May 29 at the school. There will be games, music, inflatables and plenty of food trucks from which to choose.

Be on the lookout for more information coming soon, such as wristband sales and volunteer sign-ups.

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Are you in need of items to help you prepare nutritious meals? The NAMS Food Pantry is available during the school year to provide assistance to families in need.

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The Northampton marching band is looking for new members in all sections, especially color guard and percussion (marching drums and keyboards), and the band wants you to join. Membership in the group is open to all students in grades 8-12 for the 2024-25 school year. No experience is required.

There have been preseason rehearsals. The next one is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. May 16, then May 23 and 30.

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Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation’s annual golf tournament is held each June and is a principal fundraiser for the foundation.

In June 2023, the group hosted 170 golfers at Woodstone Country Club and Lodge and raised more than $20,000 through the efforts of the golfers and sponsors. This year’s tournament will be held June 17, also at Woodstone. The foundation is grateful to Woodstone and Bruce Lack, who will again be the title sponsor for the event.

The tournament provides its participants with plenty of contests and prizes, in addition to golf. There will be contests for the straightest drive, closest to the pin on four different holes, “pot of gold” and hole in one ($10,000 prize). A raffle will also be held, and each player will receive a golf hat - this year’s tee gift.

The best ball tournament will be divided into three flights after scores are tallied. The first-, second- and third-place finishers in each flight will receive a valuable prize. The first-, second- and third-place winners will receive a $125 gift card to Woodstone, one dozen premium golf balls and a custom belt, respectively.

Coffee and doughnuts will be available for the morning golfers, and hamburgers and hot dogs will be available starting 10 a.m.

Woodstone will provide a barbecue pit with a variety of food available, beginning 11 a.m., during the tournament. The foundation will also provide complimentary beer and water throughout the day.

The tournament could not take place without the help of dedicated volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering for this year’s event, email golfinfo@konkretefoundation.org.

If interesting in participating in the tournament, register as soon as possible on NASD’s website.

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