Girl Scout Troop 631 is accepting new members in kindergarten and first grade. There is an open house planned for 6-7 p.m. Nov. 14 at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 575 Grape St., Whitehall.

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Time is running out to donate new and gently used coats, hats and gloves for Catasauqua Community Cares Program’s winter gear distribution, scheduled for 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 16 at the Catasauqua Area School District administration office, located next to Sheckler Elementary, 201 N. 14th St.

For questions, call 484-695-3872 or email C3P@cattysd.org.

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The annual Sheckler Elementary School turkey dinner is set for Nov. 21.

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Teacher conferences are set for Nov. 22-27. There will be an early dismissal time of noon each day.

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There will be no school Nov. 28-Dec. 2 for Thanksgiving break. All students will resume normal schedules Dec. 3.

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Mary Ann’s Island Expressions coffee fundraiser orders are due by Dec. 4. Pickup for all sales will be Dec. 18.

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Cub Scouts are looking for new members to join. Scouting is for boys and girls in grades kindergarten through 12 who have an interest in outdoor activities and earning merit badges.

Visit Sheckler Elementary’s Facebook page for the QR code for more information and to register.