1. Pet Valu is holding an animal food and supply drive through the end of November. All supplies donated through Pet Valu will benefit Philadoptables, Baltimore Area Rescue and Care Shelter, Thankful Paws, Hurricane Sandy victims, and other local shelters in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia.  2. Will you shop on Black Friday? Cast your vote in our poll and tell us why in the comments. 3. Marta Gross, whose husband passed away in February 2012, presented the NTPD with a plaque thanking them for their help honoring his memory. 4. Cash payments and toll booths are going to be eliminated on …

1. Is it your first Thanksgiving that you're in charge of cooking dinner? Here's how to cook a turkey to help minimize your stress. 2. Don't forget, Thanksgiving will push back trash collection. If your trash is normally collected on Thursday, it will be picked up on Friday. 3. Here are a few Thanksgiving Craft ideas to make with the kids.  4. Learn how to make some traditional Thanksgiving recipes like stuffing and other side dishes to spice up your meal. 5. Can you have too many turkeys? Our columnist the Brunette Lucy talks about her husband Matt and his love of all things turkey: leftover…

1. Drop off your unwanted electronics at CR South tomorrow from 8 am. to 3 p.m. E-Waste Experts, Inc. will be collecting old electronics for recycling at the America Recycles Day Event for free. You can safely recycle computers, laptops, cell phones, wires, video games, TVs and more and secure hard drive destruction will also be offered on site.  2. The township's preliminary budget for 2013 is available for you to review. There were no proposed tax increases, budget cuts or layoffs necessary to achieve the budget. 3. If you're looking for a few things to do this weekend, check out our …

1. Parks and Recreation's visioning meeting is tonight. The Parks and Rec board will work on the update of the Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan, which will address the current and future needs of the community. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. at the township administration building. 2. Did you know that the Leonid Meteor shower is going to peak this weekend ? 3. Northampton Township has rescheduled the town hall meeting to discuss the Village of Holland's Master Plan . 4. With Thanksgiving a week away, now might be a good time to figure out what to do with that turkey . Check …

1. The library will host a free identity theft seminar tonight at 7:30 p.m. Ray Leichner, a manager of Fox Chase Bank, will lead the free workshop on this rising crime. 2. The Board of Supervisors will discuss the 2013 budget tonight. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. 3. At 10 a.m., parents and their babies are invited to story time at the library. 4. The Newtown Campus of BCCC will screen 'The Invisible War,' a documentary on the epidemic of rape in U.S. military at 6 p.m. 5. Weather: Today will be sunny with a high near 49 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The low in the …

1. What are you thankful for this year? Upload a photo that shows what you are thankful for and you could win a free turkey. 2. When do you start shopping for the holidays? Is now too soon? Do you wait until after Thanksgiving? Tell us by voting in our poll. 3. The board of supervisors are meeting a little early this month. November's meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday, Nov. 14. 4. The library is holding toddler story time at 10:30 a.m. During this time, children ages 2 to 3 and a half can enjoy stories, puppets and a simple craft. 5. Weather: Today expect showers before 1 p.m., …

1. Children between the ages of 3 and a half and 5 years old are invited to enjoy On My Own Story Time at the library, while their parents are close by. 2. If you're looking for a job, you're in luck. Many local businesses are hiring. 3. Winners of the 29th annual Fire Safety in the Home contest will be honored at the Council Rock's Nov. 15 school board meeting and Northampton Township's Board of Supervisors meeting on Dec. 12. 4. Bring your pre-schooler or toddler to the library for drop in story time at 7 p.m. 5. Today's going to be sunny with a high near 66 degrees during the day, …

1. Hillcrest Elementary is having a Race for Education where students will walk or jog around a course as many times as they are able to in one hour. Each grade will participate at a different time throughout the day. 2. The Bucks County Housing Group and Jesus Focus Ministry are in need of donations. If you have food or toiletries to donate, contact Lynne Kelleher at 215-860-3229 or Lynne@LynneKelleher.com to arrange a pick up. 3. The Liberty USO Dinner Dance will be held at Spring Mill Manor tonight starting at 7 p.m. 4. If you're looking for something to do this weekend, there are several …

1. NTPD wants to remind the community to follow road closure signs and barricades. 2. See what business and places are closed throughout Northampton Township due to Hurricane Sandy. 3. Patch will post road closures and power outages due to downed trees and wires or flooding. 4. There's still time to post Halloween costume photos for a chance to win $5,000. 5. Weather: There's a 100 percent chance of rain today, according to the National Weather Service. There's 1 to 2 inches possible during the day and about 2 to 3 inches possible in the evening.

1. CR South will take on William Tennent at home tonight at 7 p.m.  2. From 10:30 a.m. to noon, the Council Rock community is invited to a free “Coffee with Citizens ” forum hosted by Citizens For Education to share Council Rock-related ideas and concerns with the board members of CFE, as well as to find out more about the organization. 3. HorrorFest at Shady Brook Farm starts at 7 p.m. tonight. Ticket prices range from $18 to $50. 4. If you still need weekend plans, check out our weekend planner suggestions.  5. Weather: Today is going to be partly cloudy with a high near 72 degrees during …

1. A major storm could slam the Northeast early next week. Are you ready for another "Snowtober" storm like last year? 2. Are you in the market for a new job? Here are a few businesses that are hiring in the Northampton Township area. 3. Republican Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick and challenger Kathy Boockvar will debate today at 11 a.m. This will be the second of three debates. 4. There's still time to get a pumpkin from PumpkinFest at Shady Brook Farm. It's open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 5. Weather: There a chance for drizzle before 11 a.m. today with patchy fog, according to the National Weather…

1. Council Rock South senior Laura Gross is working on her Girl Scout Gold Award. An art show will be held at the library at 6 p.m. to showcase projects that Gross worked on with children and teens through the Autism Cares Foundation. The Arts for Autism Show is free and open to the public. 2. The Board of Supervisors will meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Administration Building.  3. Learn how to paint a Tattoo Skull at the Uncorked Artist. The class costs $35 and starts at 7 p.m. 4. Police reported incidents of dog feces and eggs being thrown at homes throughout the township. Do you…

1. Who won the last presidential debate? Tell us your thoughts in the article comments. 2. What Treats will You Pass Out this Halloween? Tell us by voting in out poll. 3. Those pesky stink bugs are back. Supposedly soapy water will help rid of them. 4. Try your hand at some trivia tonigth with Quizzo at Big Heads of Holland. 5. Weather: There's a 30 percent chance of showers after 1 p.m. today, according to the National Weather Service. Otherwise it will be mostly cloudy with a high near 72 degrees until the temperature drops to a low around 57 in the evening.

1. If you live in an apartment or have limited space outside, consider composting with worms indoors. Our Garden Patch columnist tells you how. 2. Read the Zoning Hearing Board's agenda for tonight here. They meet at 7 p.m. 3. Every week Patch editors predict what NFL teams they think will win. See how well we are doing. 4. This is the last full week of October, which means Breast Cancer Awareness month is almost over. If you've been reading about the Brunette Lucy's battle with Breast Cancer, be sure to read her most recent installment. 5. Weather: Today will be sunny with a high near 69 …

1. Council Rock South's Golden Hawks will take on Abington at tonight's away game at 7 p.m. 2. Upload photos of your pumpkin carvings and share them with the community. 3. If you're still looking for weekend plans, check out our suggestions in the weekend planner. 4. Have you purchased your tickets to the USO Dinner/Dance yet? Watch this commerical to learn more about the event. 5. Weather: Thunderstorms are likely before 2 p.m. today and then there's a chance of showers with a high near 73 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. There's a chance of showers in the evening too, and…

1. Council Rock High School South and North PTO along with the CR Coalition for Healthy Youth is hosting We Are All in this Together: Helping Kids Navigate Tough Choices tonight at 7 p.m. 2. The Council Rock School Board will meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. at The Chancellor Center (30 N Chancellor St., Newtown). 3. Book Bunch - Book Group for Grades 3-5 will take place at the library at 4:30 p.m. Participants will discuss "Phineas L Macguire Erupts." 4. Today the township is taking a group to on a US Naval Academy and Harbor Cruise Bus Trip 5. Weather: Today should be mostly sunny with a high near…

1. Did you tune in to last night's debate? Who do you think won? 2. De Anthony's Pizza and Pasta in Holland is closed. Luckily, Steve Stein's Deli opened up next door.  3. Nearby communities, such as Newtown, are starting textile recycling. Would you like to be able to recycle clothing from your curb in Northampton? 4. Download a coupon for $4 off PumpkinFest at Shady Brook Farm. The original price is $12. 5. Weather: It's supposed to be sunny with a high near 66 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The evening will be partly cloudy with a low around 44 degrees.

1. Patch is still looking for awesome fall decorations. Upload a photo of your fall decor for a chance to win $50. 2. Head to nearby Warminster for The Uncorked Artist's Looking Up Trees BYOB Paint Class. The class costs $35 and starts at 7 p.m. 3. Free Country Line Dancing Lessons are being offered at Big Heads in Richboro starting at 6 p.m. 4. In the spirit of Halloween, Patch is searching for the best costume in America and will award one lucky winner $5,000. Each state finalist will be $250. Upload your costume photos today to enter. 5. Weather: It's supposed to be sunny with a high near…

1. Dress your pet up for Halloween and upload of a photo for your chance to win $50 and a Patch prize pack. 2. Council Rock High School South held its Fall Festival this past Saturday, where it also celebrated its 10th anniversary celebration. See photos and read more about the event. 3. Since it's mid-October, it might be a good time to pick up a pumpkin and participate in other fall festivities. Take a peek at Bucks-Mont Fall Fun Guide for suggestions. 4. How'd you fare against our pigskin picks this week? 5. Weather: Today's going to be warm with a high near 71 degrees. Though, there is an…

1. Northampton Township area fire stations are hosting open house events for Fire Prevention Week tonight from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Richboro, Holland and Churchville locations. 2. If you're still making plans for the weekend, check out our weekend planner for a bunch of local event suggestions. 3. Dom's Lounge is hosting live music tonight at 6 p.m. The show is free. 4. Tonight Council Rock South's Golden Hawks will take on Neshaminy at an away game at 7 p.m. 5. Weather: Today will be partly sunny with a high near 58 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Expect a frost after 3 …