<PARAGRAPH style="Body.subhead">Palmerton tax bills

Palmerton Borough Tax Collector Raquel Lutton reminds residents that Carbon County Real Estate & Per Capita taxes were mailed on April 1. If you do not receive your bill by April 15, contact Lutton at 610-442-3223 or palmborotc@yahoo.com.

You may write one check for all bills in this mailing.

If you receive someone else’s bills, please return to sender.

Lutton also reminds resident moving permits are required when moving in and out of the borough. You can obtain a moving permit at the borough hall.

St. John’s UCC Community Meal

St. John’s UCC, 891 Columbia Ave., Palmerton will hold a free community meal from 4:30-6 p.m. on April 14.

The menu includes Reuben Casserole, Tater Tots and Baked Beans. No takeouts before 5:30 p.m.

Palmerton Area Library

The Palmerton Area Library has the following upcoming events.

• April 19-25, the library celebrates “National Library Week” and will hold daily activities.

• April 22, an Earth Day celebration with local Author Kathy M. Miller will take place at 5 p.m.

• May 16 is a Bus Trip to Longwood Gardens. Call the library at 610-826-3424 for information.

The Palmerton Library is located at 402 Delaware Ave., Palmerton.

Blue Mountain Community Church

Sunday services: Blue Mountain Community Church, 25 Oak St., Palmerton invites you to weekly Sunday services held at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m.

Weekly initiatives: During the week the church has small groups, teen night, Celebrate Recovery and so much more that will help you get connected and grow your relationship with Jesus. Check out the church website at www.bmcc.cc. Livestream is also available.

Faith Alive Church

Faith Alive Church, 678 Pine St., Palmerton (Bowmanstown) holds two services each Sunday with Pastor Rob Timlin. A contemporary service is held at 8:30 a.m., followed by Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 a.m. A traditional service is held at 11 a.m.

You can worship in person or on Facebook Live. For more information, visit www.faithalivechurch.net or call the office at 610-852-2805.

Jerusalem UCC

Jerusalem UCC, 545 Church Drive, Palmerton (Trachsville) holds worship services at 10 a.m. every Sunday in the church sanctuary. The Rev. Marian Johnson officiates.

For more information, call the church at 610-681-4412 or visit jerusalemucc.org.

Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church

Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 500 Church Drive, Palmerton, holds worship service every Sunday, beginning at 9 a.m.

The church has also announced the following event:

Persian doughnuts: The church is holding its annual Persian doughnut sale. Choices include jelly or coconut topping. Orders are due by May 3. Pickup is May 21 from 9-11 a.m. or 3-5 p.m. at the church. Call 610-681-5200 or email jlc03@ptd.net to order.

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Cat Project

The Palmerton Cat Project will hold a Gift Card and Cash Bingo and Basket Raffle event on April 12 at the Aquashicola Fire Company, located at 207 Little Gap Road, Palmerton.

Doors open at 10 a.m. and the game starts at noon.

In addition to the basket raffle and bingo game, there will be a 50/50 drawing, and the firehouse kitchen will be open.

For tickets, visit www.palmertoncatproject.org/

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