Salem United Church of Christ, 615 Third St., Catasauqua, 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 122 Union St., Catasauqua, will be holding a cold cash bingo Feb. 16 in the parish center. Doors and the kitchen open 11:30 a.m., and bingo starts 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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The next North Catasauqua Borough Council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 17 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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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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St. John Fisher Catholic Church, 1239 Third St., is holding a sandwich fundraiser. The sandwich pickup will be 4-6 p.m. Feb. 26 in the parish basement hall.

The sandwiches, made by Kornfeind’s Market in Egypt, include roast beef, ham or turkey on a roll with American cheese and packets of mustard and mayonnaise.

Order forms are available at the church entrances with order forms and payment due Feb. 16.

If you have questions or would like to place an order, call the church office at 610-264-1972.

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Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, 604 Fourth St., Catasauqua, will hold a meatloaf dinner Feb. 22 with seatings set for 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.

The menu includes meatloaf with gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, roll and butter and a parfait with a cherry on top.

Reservations are required, with a deadline of Feb. 16. There is a cost.

To make a reservation, call Mary at 610-440-0475.

The dinner benefits Jake’s Dragon Foundation, which is a nonprofit dedicated to funding pediatric cancer research, as well as helping families cope with financial burden.

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Catasauqua Garden Club is chartering a bus to the Philadelphia Flower Show March 5. The bus departs 10 a.m. from the parking lot at Catasauqua Park and Playground, 501 American St., and will leave the show 5:30 p.m.

The cost of the trip includes bus, driver tip and flower show ticket. Lunch is on your own.

Tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a spot, call Cathy Rutman at 610-657-1437.

Checks should be payable to Catasauqua Garden Club and be mailed to Barbara Verba at 5170 McKinley Ave., Whitehall, 18052.

The club meets 1 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at Slovak Center Social Club, 1233 Fifth St.

For more information or to join the club, email at debmellish@gmail.com.

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St. Mary’s will be holding a Lenten dinner 4:30-6:30 p.m. March 7 in the parish center, with dine-in or takeout options available.

The cost per meal includes breaded haddock, homemade tartar sauce and coleslaw, choice of roasted potatoes or cabbage and noodles, choice of green beans or stewed tomatoes and a beverage.

To place a takeout order in advance, email the parish office at kim.stmarys122@gmail.com or call 610-264-0332. Advanced orders are due by March 1.

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Support our local Girl Scouts by purchasing cookies 9:30-11:30 a.m. 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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Save the date for the St. John Fisher Catholic Church Lenten fish dinner March 14 at the church.

More information on the dinner fundraiser will follow soon.

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The 2025 garbage assessment/trash invoices have been sent out by the borough office. The due date is March 31.

There is a discount if paid by Feb. 28. Payments may be made online by visiting diversifiedbillpay.com/v1/northcatasauqua or visit the borough office during regular office hours to pay in person.

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Residents and businesses are reminded the borough sewer bills were due Feb. 12. If you have not done so yet, payments may be made online by visiting diversifiedbillpay.com/v1/northcatasauqua or visit the borough office during regular office hours to pay in person.

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The North Catasauqua Borough Zoning Hearing Board public hearing that was scheduled for Feb. 5 was canceled and will be rescheduled.

The meeting is 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.

Check the borough website for a further update of the new meeting date at northcatasauqua.org.

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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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Catasauqua Community Thrift Shop, 113 Bridge St., is having a half-price sale on almost everything in the shop through Feb. 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.

The shop is happy to accept donations of good, used, clean clothing and household items and toys during regular store hours. Proceeds from the shop are returned to the community through contributions that support youth and adult programs and services.

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Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church 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 games, karaoke and puzzle nights 6-8 p.m.

Come out for a very enjoyable evening!

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St. Mary’s 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.

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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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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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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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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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 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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Salem United Church of Christ Preschool is accepting registration for the 2025-26 school year. Classes are open for children ages 3-5 years old.

For more information or to set up a visitation, call Ruth Boyd, director and lead teacher, at 484-554-4132 or email salemchurchpreschool@gmail.com.

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If you would like something to be included in the North Catasauqua column, submit it 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.

A happy Valentine’s Day and a happy and safe Presidents Day weekend to everyone!