The Catasauqua Middle School Souper Bowl of Caring food drive started Feb. 3 and runs through Feb. 28. The Student Forum is collecting nonperishable food items for the Catasauqua Community Cares Program and Catasauqua Area Food Bank.

Make sure items are not expired and are not in glass containers.

The food drive is a competition between the homerooms. The homeroom that brings in the most items will win a pizza party.

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The CMS Parent Teacher Forum valentine dance will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 7. Students need to bring their IDs.

There is a cost, but Rider Bucks can be used. Obligations need to be paid in advance, or a payment plan must be in place.

Food and monetary donations are still needed.

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The next Catasauqua Area School District Board of Education meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 11 in the district administration board room, 201 N. 14th St.

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The trip to the state Invention Convention will be 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 12.

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Fifth-grade students will visit Lehigh Career and Technical Institute Feb. 13.

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There will be no classes Feb. 14-17 for the Presidents Day holiday.

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The next CMS PTF meeting will be 7-8 p.m. Feb. 18.

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Suburban North Family YMCA is looking for seventh- and eighth-grade girls for its volleyball league. Practices are held once a week during the January-May season.

For more information, email Kevon Allen at kallen@ymcarivercrossing.org.

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Muhlenberg Community Dance Center is hosting dance classes for all ages. Previous dance experience is not required.

Dance styles offered include creative movement, ballet, jazz, modern, tap and musical theatre.

Go to muhlenberg.edu/mcdc for more information.

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Keep an eye on the school’s website and Facebook page for updates, particularly regarding delays and early dismissals related to inclement weather, and other important information.

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