The North Catasauqua Police Department would like residents to know of directed patrols and zero-tolerance enforcement now in effect in the borough with regard to dangerous bike stunts and vandalism at North Catasauqua William J. Albert Memorial Park, 701 Grove St.

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Public Library of Catasauqua’s used book sale is 3-7 p.m. April 11 and then 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 12 in the upstairs community room, 302 Bridge St., Catasauqua.

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St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 122 Union St., Catasauqua, will hold a grab-and-go ziti dinner, set for April 11. Orders will be ready for pickup 2:30-5:30 p.m. at the parish center kitchen.

Email the parish office at kim.stmarys122@gmail.com or phone 610-264-0332.

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The North Catasauqua and Catasauqua fire departments’ annual Easter egg hunt will take place April 12 at the park, 701 Grove St. The event starts noon for children ages 10 and under.

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The North Catasauqua Porter Chapman Lodge, 1103 Sixth St., is holding an all-you-can-eat breakfast and Easter egg hunt April 12. Breakfast starts 9 a.m., and the hunt begins noon.

If you have any questions, call Connor Gavigan at 610-730-3961.

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Catasauqua Community Thrift Shop, 113 Bridge St., Catasauqua, will have a bag sale on everything in the shop through April 17.

The shop will be closed April 18 and 19 for Easter. The changeover from fall and winter clothing to spring and summer clothing will take place April 21-23.

Regular shop hours are set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Note, any donations or checks to the thrift shop must be written to Catasauqua Community Partnership or CCPI and not to the thrift shop, due to banking regulations.

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Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, 604 Fourth St., Catasauqua, will be holding its free community egg hunt, set for 10 a.m. April 19. The hunt, for ages 1-6, will be held rain or shine.

Bingo is for ages 1-12, and an adult must stay with the child.

For information, text or call 610-739-6006. Reservations are required.

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Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua, 210 Pine St., Catasauqua, will hold a free community lunch 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 21 at the church.

The church is also accepting donations of personal care products for the Roughie Pantry.

For more information or to make a donation, call Gail Burfeind at 717-379-0926.

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The next North Catasauqua Borough Council meeting will be held 7 p.m. April 21 in the basement-level meeting room at borough hall, 1066 Fourth St. Check the borough website at NorthCatasauqua.org for more information.

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The borough will be holding an electronics recycling day 4-6 p.m. April 23 at the public works complex, 1460 Main St. The event is open to North Catasauqua residents only.

For any questions or more information, visit responsiblerecyclingservices.com.

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Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church will hold its 18th annual Victorian tea April 26.

There is a cost, and space is limited.

Call Janis at 610-440-0073 for more information or to make a reservation.

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St. John Fisher Church, 1229 Third St., is sponsoring a Kauffman’s BBQ takeout chicken dinner. Pickup will be 4-6 p.m. April 30 in the church parking lot.

Order forms are available at the church, or you may order by calling the church office at 610-264-1972. Orders are due by April 20.

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