The George Taylor House, Lehigh and Poplar streets, will be holding Independence Day activities 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 4.

There will be living history re-enactors, musical performances, a reading of the Declaration of Independence and house tours. There is a small fee for the tours, but children ages 12 and under are free.

For more information, go to georgetaylorhouse.org.

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The free summer concert series continues. Brake for Turtles performs 7-10 p.m. July 5 at the amphitheater at Catasauqua Park and Playground, 501 American St.

Get out your lawn chairs and blankets, and settle in for a fun night.

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Catasauqua Community Thrift Shop, 113 Bridge St., is holding a Christmas in July half-price sale July 8-31. All Christmas items, as well as red, green and white clothing, will be half price.

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, household items and toys during regular hours.

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Vendors and crafters are needed for Catasauqua American Legion Post 215’s Sept. 28 craft and vendor fair.

Email Becky at simplybecky80@gmail.com to sign up.

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Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, 604 Fourth St., has set its summer office hours as 9 a.m.-noon.

You should have received your offering envelopes for July and August. If you did not receive them, contact Robin at 610-264-2641.

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Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July!