Catasauqua Press is looking for a reporter to cover North Catasauqua Borough Council meetings. If you are interested in more details, email Kelly Lutterschmidt at klutterschmidt@tnonline.com or call 610-740-0944, ext. 3725.

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New four-way stop signs have been installed on Howertown Road at Willow Street. Police will be visible at the intersection to assist with driver awareness.

This is a direct result of a traffic study requested by residents due to traffic volume, speed and numerous bus stop issues at this intersection.

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North Catasauqua Police Department would like to report enrollment for the Pennsylvania State Police Troop M Camp Cadet program begins Feb. 1. Participants learn about forensics, SWAT capabilities, medical services, police response, firefighter capabilities, fish and game commission, armed forces, bomb squad, PSP aviation, PSP mounted unit, PSP motor patrol unit, Secret Service and more.

Many participants who have completed this program in the past have become firefighters, municipal police officers, state troopers, emergency medical technicians or have joined the armed forces.

More information can be found at troopmcampcadet.org.

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St. John Fisher Catholic Church, 1239 Third St., will have blessed candles for sale beginning Feb. 1. Each box has two blessed candles.

For more information, contact the church office at 610-264-1972.

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Support our local Girl Scouts by purchasing cookies 9:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 2 and March 9 at Salem United Church of Christ, 615 Third St., Catasauqua.

To purchase cookies in person, at a booth or online, visit gsccc.org/en/cookies/find-cookies.html.

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The next North Catasauqua Borough Council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 3 in the basement-level meeting room at borough hall, 1066 Fourth St.

The meeting will be hybrid, with both in-person and virtual options. Visit northcatasauqua.org for the access code to view the meeting virtually.

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St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 122 Union St., Catasauqua, offers a biweekly grief support gathering for widows. This is a nondenominational gathering that offers conversation and support for those who have lost their spouse.

The group will next meet 1 p.m. Feb. 3 in the Heritage Room in the school building. All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments are provided.

To become a part of the next gathering, email the parish office at kim.stmarys122@gmail.com or call 610-264-0332. All group participation is confidential.

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North Catasauqua Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing 5:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at borough hall in regard to variances for 1021 and 1023 Fifth St. The intended subdivision will also propose a two-dwelling unit duplex and a single-family dwelling.

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Catasauqua Community Thrift Shop, 113 Bridge St., is having a half-price sale on almost everything in the shop Feb. 10-22. Regular shop hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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Salem UCC is having a soup, salad and sweets event 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 15. There will be a variety of soups, salad with choice of dressing, sweets and assorted beverages.

For more information and the cost, call the church at 610-264-4091.

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St. Mary’s Catholic Church will hold its cold cash bingo Feb. 16 in the parish center. The doors and the kitchen open 11:30 a.m., with bingo beginning 1 p.m.

There is a cost, which includes 15 games, six specials and one jackpot round. Bring your own daubers but no hard boards.

No outside food or drinks are permitted. The kitchen will be selling your favorites.

Reservations are encouraged by emailing kim.stmarys122@gmail.com or calling 610-264-0332.

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Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, 604 Fourth St., Catasauqua, is once again holding its Warm-up Wednesdays initiative. Every Wednesday through March, there will be free soup 4-6 p.m. for the church family and community, merged with weekly games, karaoke and puzzle nights 6-8 p.m.

Come out for a very enjoyable evening!

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Join Scouting America with a program that promotes youth leadership, community service, environmental conservation, good citizenship and an appreciation of the outdoors. Scouting America Troop 94 welcomes boys and girls ages 12 and above.

Meetings are held 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church.

For more information, email cattytroop94@yahoo.com.

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Catasauqua Area Food Bank, 527 Front St., is accepting donations, especially jelly and jam, shelf-stable milk, granola bars, canned soup, rice or noodle side dishes, canned fruits, cereals, toiletries and canned vegetables. Monetary donations are also accepted.

If you have any questions, call 610-264-8366.

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North Catasauqua Hometown Heroes banners are a great way to honor or remember a relative or anyone who served in any branch of the military. 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.

For more information, cost or any questions, call borough hall at 610-264-1504, ext. 4.

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Join the Girl Scouts. Make new friends, develop leadership skills, build confidence, enjoy outdoor fun and get a sense of family connection.

Visit GSEP.org/join. For more details, email Katey at KLandry-Johnston@gsep.org.

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The Catasauqua and North Catasauqua J4 Committee is looking for new members and volunteers to help organize the community celebration of our country’s 250th anniversary, which will occur in 2026. Anyone interested in helping is asked to email cattyareaJ4@gmail.com.

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If you would like something to be included in the North Catasauqua column, submit it to me at least two weeks in advance, especially if a certain date is involved with your submission. I can be reached by email at ncatacentennial@aol.com.

Have a great week!