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Help Wanted..... HVAC Tech/Plumber's Assistant .....Experienced preferred but will train. Call - Malachowski & Son 570-897-5443 TGAI Muse........
Tott's Gap Art Institute held its final Muse of the summer Sunday evening with musicians Dave Lentz and Joshua Crumbly at Bangor Trust Brewing. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Slate Belt to See Partial Solar Eclipse
On Monday August 21, a solar eclipse will cut across the entire United States. And wherever you are, you will be able to see it. Even though the “totality” — the area where the sun is completely blocked out by the moon — is only 70 miles wide, the whole country (even Alaska and Hawaii) will experience a partial eclipse.
Punch in a few different ones to see how the eclipse experience will vary across the country. Salem, Oregon (97301), is going to see a total eclipse. Downtown Los Angeles (90012) will see 62 percent of the sun blocked at the peak. In Lake Charles, Louisiana (70601), it’ll be 71 percent. In the Slate Belt, we will see a partial solar eclipse. The eclipse will peak at 2:42:55 pm EDT, when the moon obscures 72.6% of the sun. If you want to see the total eclipse, you will need to travel at least 550 miles southwest. The best places in the country to see the total eclipse are Salem, Oregon; Lincoln, Nebraska; Jefferson City, Missouri; Nashville, Tennessee and Columbia, South Carolina. Just be careful: Even on eclipse day, it’s not safe to stare directly into the sun without special viewing glasses. The next total solar eclipse over the United States will be in 2024. After that? 2045. WWII Era Guests Coming to Heritage Center
The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their monthly historic presentation on tonight at 7:00. In a continuing theme, based upon the release of the “Letters to Homefront” book, the Center will honor those members of the ‘Greatest Generation” as Homefront guests. Come hear first -hand experiences from veterans and those on the home front of how they were impacted from World War II. Any veterans or Homefront Fairests’ who would like to participate are cordially welcome to attend. The event is free and open to the public. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, Pa and has a chair lift. For additional information please contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615 Weather Related Health Forecast
Third Annual Faith Church Blueberry Festival Faith Church's Blueberry Festival our sweetest event is now in its 3rd year. The Blueberry Festival will be held in the Fellowship Hall at 218 W. Pennsylvania Ave Pen Argyl, PA on August 12, 2017 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, rain or shine. This community fun event will also feature our favorite summer menu items. Real Faith church cheese-steak and sausage and pepper sandwiches will be on the menu. Cool blueberry treats include Blueberry Ice Cream, Blueberry Pie, Blueberry Cheesecake, Blueberry Cakes, Blueberry Bars, Blueberry Muffins and lots of great food also. You have to try the ultimate homemade Blueberry Pie and Cheesecake these are two treats that come recommended by our Faith Church dessert tasting experts. The Blueberry Festival menu includes all of those popular items from last year’s Festival as well. Grilled chicken sandwiches as well as the savory grilled chicken and berry salad will be available. Come join the fun and taste their sweetest festival and then decide for yourself which Blueberry treat is the best in the Slate Belt Area. Directions to Faith United for the Blueberry Festival are available on the website: www.faithunited.net also, follow Faith United Presbyterian Church on Facebook and like us. Special Music The East Bangor United Methodist community Church welcomes Sue Hamblin, soloist, who will offer special music at the 9:15 a.m. worship service on Sunday, August 13th. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more information, call 610-588-4453 or visit ebumc.org. East Bangor Large Yard Sale The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church is holding a LARGE "Yard Sale" in conjunction with their "Used Book Sale" on Saturday only, August 19th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be held in the church parking lot. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more info., call 610-588-4453 or visit ebumc.org. Annual Lights of Hope...... The Addict’s Mom invites you to their annual Lights of Hope which is one many nationally run events to raise awareness to drug addition during September which is National Recovery Month. This year's event will be held from 5:00pm - 7:30pm, Saturday September 9 at the William Pensyl Social Hall in Portland.
If addiction has affected you - this is an event that you don’t want to miss. Addiction is a “monster” that affects the entire family and the Addict’s Mom is here to help. If you have any questions, ideas, or experiences that you would like to share, please contact pennyc@fivestarassoc.com If you would like to share publicly you can use the forum provided below. (Note: In the box titled "NAME" do not use your real name. Use a nickname or a handle.) CLICK HERE FOR COMMENT PAGE....Community Library Fund Raiser
On Tuesday, August 15, the Blue Mountain Community Library of Pen Argyl will hold a fundraiser at Emmy Lou’s Ice Cream Café, located at 492 East Main St., Pen Argyl. Dine and/or enjoy dessert between 5 and 10 PM, and a portion of your purchase price will be donated to benefit the library. Menus are available at the Café and the library, or visit Emmy Lou’s on Facebook. The BMCL Summer Reading program “High 5 Your Reading Drive” will end on August 12. The library will begin collecting nonperishable food items for the Hope UCC Food Bank in Wind Gap on August 14. Please drop off your food donations now through September 30. Call 610-863-3029 or visit www.bmcl.org for information. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmclpenargyl. August 10 Regular EventsBlue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 & 6-8pm
Bangor Public Library - Open 10-8 Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show Story Time - Preschool children. Blue Mt. Community Library, Pen Argyl, 10:30am Stockertown Rod & Gun Club Meeting - Club House, 7:30pm Richmond Lions Club - Trinity Lutheran, Bangor, 7pm Slate Belt Rotary - Scorecard, Wind Gap, 6-7pm Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm This is our calendar of regularly scheduled events. If you see any info that is incorrect or want to add a regularly scheduled event please send e-mail to sbtopics@rcn.com.
CLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDARSixth Annual Mass in honor of St. Roch
The Sixth Annual Mass in honor of St. Roch will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., in the closed church on Second Street, West Bangor. The Rev. Msgr. VincentP. York, pastor of St. Elizabeth Catholic Parish will be the celebrant. Parishioners and friends of the former St. Roch Church are invited to participate in this Annual Mass. Each year since 2012, the Diocese of Allentown has granted permission to celebrate the Mass in honor of St. Roch, the Patron Saint. Included in the Mass will be the liturgy, music and readings in honor St. Roch. Young at Heart Club Meeting The Slate Belt Young at Heart Club will be meeting on Thursday, August 17 at 1:00pm in the St. Elizabeth's Church Hall in Pen Argyl. A representative from the Chamber of Commerce will present the program. Also, please note: Our September meeting will be on Friday, September 15th, at 12:00noon; please note...this is a change of date and time. We will feature the Hinkel family which is a Christian musical group from Texas that tour the United States. Please feel free to stop in and enjoy their music. For more information, please call Mary Lou DeRea-Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630. Entertainment This Week
Bangor High School Class of 1970 Picnic
The BHS Class of '70 Girls Breakfast group will host a picnic for all class members and their spouses at Liberty Fire Company in Bangor on Saturday, August 26th at 1:00 pm. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish to share. There will be a cash bar. Please put a comment on the "Class of 1970 Bangor High School" Facebook page and let us know if you'll be able to attend so we have an idea of how many to expect. If you aren't on facebook, you can send an email to patriciashoup@gmail.com. Monroe Animal League Meeting The monthly meeting of the Monroe Animal League will be on Tuesday, August 29 at 7:00 PM at the Eastern Monroe County Library, Rt. 611/N. 9th Street, Stroudsburg. All Monroe County animal lovers are encouraged to attend. For more information, visit www.monroeanimals.org, join us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MonroeAnimal League, email monroeanimalleague@gmail.com, or call 570-421-7775. East Bangor Safety Day Safety day will be held at East Bangor Park Satuday September 9 from 12 -4. THIS DAY IN HISTORY - August 10Smithsonian Institution created 1846 After a decade of debate about how best to spend a bequest left to America from an obscure English scientist, President James K. Polk signs the Smithsonian Institution Act into law. In 1829, James Smithson died in Italy, leaving behind a will with a peculiar footnote. In the event that his only nephew died without any heirs, Smithson decreed that the whole of his estate would go to “the United States of America, to found at Washington, under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an Establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge.” Smithson’s curious bequest to a country that he had never visited aroused significant attention on both sides of the Atlantic. Smithson had been a fellow of the venerable Royal Society of London from the age of 22, publishing numerous scientific papers on mineral composition, geology, and chemistry. In 1802, he overturned popular scientific opinion by proving that zinc carbonates were true carbonate minerals, and one type of zinc carbonate was later named smithsonite in his honor. Pocono Arts Wednesday Evening Workshop Pocono Arts will begin a Wednesday evening workshop “Painting Alla Prima” (all at one go) with artist/instructor John McAllister. Workshops will begin in September and be ongoing each Wednesday evening, 6:30-8:30pm. Tuition: $10.00 per workshop All painting mediums welcome, watercolor, tempera, acrylic, oil, whatever you’re comfortable with. Bring your own materials and instructor John McAllister will help you with composition, color, value and basic techniques. The focus of the workshop is to complete or nearly complete a painting in one 2 hour sitting. First session subject: tea pot with flowers, second session subject: fruit in a basket. You may also bring your own choice of subject. To register please call PoconoArts, 570-476-4460. Fall Festival The Upper Mount Bethel Park Committee is hosting its 1st annual Craft Show on September 9 from 8 to 4. The event will be held at the Upper Mount Bethel Park on Potomac Street. It is all outside so bring your tents, tables and chairs. A 10 X 10 space is $25.00 or a double space is $40.00. Electric will not be available but you may bring a generator. For more information, contact Sharon Cerny at 570-801-2411. Bangor Public Library Fundraiser The Bangor Public Library is selling shopping passes for the Boscov's "Friends Helping Friends" one-day sale event. The sale will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 9:00am-7:00pm Stop by the library to purchase your shopping pass. Bangor Public Library is located at 39 S Main St, Bangor, PA. Print Edition Copy E-mailed FREE To You
Our Slate Belt Town Topics Print Edition is now available online and free for everyone. The copy appears perfectly on computer, tablet or smartphone. If you would like a copy e-mailed to you each time we print all you need to do is send your e-mail address to sbtopics@rcn.com We will not sell or distribute copies of your e-mail addresses to anyone. We also hide your email addresses from other people on the list using blind carbon copies. In Case You Missed It......
Bangor Public Library Fundraiser
The Bangor Public Library is selling shopping passes for the Boscov's "Friends Helping Friends" one-day sale event. The sale will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 9:00am-7:00pm Stop by the library to purchase your shopping pass. Bangor Public Library is located at 39 S Main St, Bangor, PA. Kirkridge Annual Clam Bake
Kirkridge’s annual clam bake Aug. 10th, 6:30pm by early reservations only for $40.00+tax, see the website for the menu@ www.kirkridge.org for reservations call 610-588-1793 or email staceyh@kirkridge.org NYC Trip to San Genaro Festival
Merchants Bank Walkers are sponsoring a bus trip to New York on Sept. 16,2017. Little Italy will be the one and only drop off and pick up location. The San Genaro Festival will be taking place for anyone to enjoy but there are many other places of interest nearby in walking distance or by taxi. The bus will leave from the 191 branch at 8:30 and leave NY at 4:30. All proceeds will be donated to The American Cancer Society thru Relay For Life/Slate Belt. For information contact Karen at 484-390-0743 or any branch of Merchants Bank. Bangor Class of 1967 Reunion
The Bangor High School Class of 1967 will hold their 50th Reunion on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Shawnee Inn Resort. Addresses are needed of the following classmates: Susan Dennis, Joseph Duvo, Linda Engler, William Fisher, Harvey Frable, Susan Horn, Kathryn Jewell, Stephen Lamson, Paul Meyers, Carol Sagan, Allison Smith, Roberta Stull, John Sullivan and Mortimer Wells III. Anyone with information can contact: Ken Brewer @ 484-515-3052. Bangor Park 2017 Summer Events:
. August 20: Pooch Plunge at Pool 11am - 1pm The last day of the pool season is one for our furry friends. Come out with man’s (or women’s) best friend and enjoy one of the last days of summer with a doggie swim day! Anyone interested in volunteering for the Park Board or any of these events can contact Debbie Smith at bangorparkboard@gmail.com or 610-751-7692 Pen Argyl Park Yoga: Mondays and Thursdays at the Weona Park Community Center at 6 P.M. Please contact Janelle Connolly at 484-707-5961 or http://www.namastefit.org Weona Park community center building. All levels welcome. Beginners encouraged to attend. Class fee will be $10 Please bring a mat, towel and small blanket. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to class start. Dress in clothing that you can easily move in and feel comfortable in. Recommend dressing in light layers
Pen Argyl Golf Course and Carousel open Wed - Fri. - 3 P.M -9 P.M., Saturday & Sunday 12 P.M.-9 P.M. Bangor park pool is open 11AM-7PM Saturday and Sunday and Noon -7PM weekdays.
Friends of the Bangor Public Library Events
The Friends of the Bangor Public Library announce the following Save-the-Date” events:
New members are always welcome. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615 Totts Gap Arts Events ScheduleSeptember 8 Totts Gap Dance at COTA September 11 Children & Adult Fall Classes Begin September 16 & 17 Totts Gap Arts @ Riverside Festival of the Arts. September 23 Mural Dedication Day October Wine & Good Will @ Tolino’s. October 23 New Adult Classes Begin November 11 Annual Scholarship Dinner December 10 Community Open House
Heritage Center Calendar of EventsSlate Belt Heritage Center Calendar of Events for 2017
Bus Trip to National Civil War Museum
Join the Slate Belt Heritage Center for their bus trip to the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, PA, on Saturday, September 16, 2017. The bus will leave at 8:00 AM from Weiss Market, Route 512 in Bangor, and will return at 5:00 PM. Cost per individual is $95.00 which includes bus ticket and admission ticket into the museum. This is the only museum that tells the entire Civil War story. Local Civil War expert and the National Civil War Museum educator Dane DiFebo will host a special presentation for the tour. See exhibits, visit with re-enactors on the museum grounds, attend Hari Jones program on the United State Colored Troops in the South from 1865-1870 and much more. Reservations are required and a light lunch will be provided. Tickets are available at Bray’s News, 36 Broadway and Heard’s Market, 501 South Main Street, both in Bangor, PA. For additional information contact: Cathy Heard @ 610-588-0735. Civil Air Patrol Meets Every Monday
The Civil Air Patrol 807th Braden Squadron meets every Monday Night from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Bangor VFW or Braden Airpark, Easton Call for meeting location on given night: 610-588-1459 http://cap807.com/ Hope UCC Trip to Sight & Sound
Hope UCC of Wind Gap is sponsoring a trip to Sight & Sound Theatres to see JONAH on Sat, Oct 14, 2017. For further info or to reserve your package(s) please call or email Jen at 908-727-0090 or hopeucc@hotmail.com. $125/adults or $ 80/child includes bus, lunch, and show ticket. Money due no later than 08/03/17(No refunds). Letters To The Homefront Book Sold Out
The Slate Belt Heritage Center has announced that it has sold out all 500 copies of it’s very popular book: Letters To Homefront:” A Love Story Between a Community and its World War II Soldiers”. The Center is considering a second printing and would like to know how many more books to order. If you would like to order a copy, please contact the Center at: sbhc@frontier.com, or call the Center @: 610-599-4993. Please leave your name, contact information and number of books you would like. You may also call: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615 to re-order. Please DO NOT send money at this time. You will receive a return call when the books are in. Thank you for your continued support of the project. DiscoverE Adventure Backpacks Available
When: Monday thru Saturday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth Borrow a backpack full of kid-friendly tools to explore Jacobsburg! These backpacks are best for families with young children. Each backpack includes binoculars, notepad, colored pencils, magnifying lens, bug box, dip net, and five field guides for exploring the pond, insects, birds, trees, butterflies and moths. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. Fishing Rods and Tackle Available When: Monday thru Saturday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth Borrow fishing poles and tackle to use in Jacobsburg’s creeks! To borrow equipment you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. Persons age 16 and older must possess a current fishing license to fish. Adults can help children under 16 fish without a license. Bait is not provided. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.
August 9Vets Welcome at Rep. Marcia Hahn's Office
Attention Veterans - A representative from the Pennsylvania American Legion will visit Rep. Marcia Hahn's district office this Wednesday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a great opportunity to have individual questions answered or check out programs that may be available to you. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call the office at (610) 746-2100. My district office is located at 196 West Moorestown Road, Bushkill Township. August 10Kirkridge Annual Clam Bake
Kirkridge’s annual clam bake Aug. 10th, 6:30pm by early reservations only for $40.00+tax, see the website for the menu@ www.kirkridge.org for reservations call 610-588-1793 or email staceyh@kirkridge.org WWII Era Guests Coming to Heritage Center The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their monthly historic presentation on Thursday, August 10, 2017 @ 7:00. In a continuing theme, based upon the release of the “Letters to Homefront” book, the Center will honor those members of the ‘Greatest Generation” as Homefront guests. Come hear first -hand experiences from veterans and those on the home front of how they were impacted from World War II. Any veterans or Homefront Fairests’ who would like to participate are cordially welcome to attend. The event is free and open to the public. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, Pa and has a chair lift. For additional information please contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615 Resorts Casino Trip St. Elizabeth's of Hungary parish in Pen Argyl is sponsoring a trip to the Resort's Casino in Atlantic City on Thursday, August 10th. The first pick up location is the St. Elizabeth's parking lot and the second pick up location is the old St. Joseph's parking lot in Wind Gap. You will receive a slot rebate. Stroll the boardwalk or take a ride on the tram. For more information, please call Mary Lou DeRea-Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630. August 11Slate Belt Heritage Center Golf Tournament
The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, August 11, 2017 at the Shawnee Golf Resort. “Shotgun Start” is at 7:30 AM with registration, coffee & Danish from 6:30 – 7:30 AM. Format is a 4-Man Scramble and the cost is $75.00 per golfer which includes, Golf, Cart, Food and Cookout after the event. Prizes include, “Longest Drive” and “Closest to Pin”. Make checks payable to Slate Belt Heritage Center and send to: Marc Blau, 280 Halletts Road, Mt. Bethel, PA 18343. All checks must be received by Monday, July 31, 2017. August 12Columcille’s Overnight Men's Retreat
Please join for an overnight men's retreat August 12-13 for an opportunity to connect to yourself and the land of Columcille Megalith Park in Bangor, PA. The intention for the retreat is for us to examine and deepen our relationship with the land and our own spiritual path. We will discuss personal accountability and the different ways we as men can bring balance by walking our soul's path in today’s world. They will be exploring this work through various shamanic rituals and ceremonies. One of the events that will continue throughout the retreat will be tending the sacred fire. As Firekeepers, each participant will have the opportunity to take a turn tending the fire in a sacred way with scheduled shifts throughout the retreat. This time will also allow us to honor the oral tradition of storytelling around the fire. It is a rare opportunity to camp on the land for this retreat which is normally not allowed. You are welcome to make other arrangements for sleeping if you do not wish to camp. All of the money collected will be donated to Collumcille Park. We are asking for a donation with a sliding scale of $175 to $125. We understand the need to be flexible with the rate. We also need to get a very accurate head count. We are asking for you to pay with paypal directly through the park website. You can donate through the membership area here: http://www.columcille.org/membersPage.html make a note that the funds are for the men’s retreat. Or you can send a check written out to Columcille. Email with questions and to reserve your spot: brian@neolyth.com
Faith Church's Blueberry Festival our sweetest event is now in its 3rd year. The Blueberry Festival will be held in the Fellowship Hall at 218 W. Pennsylvania Ave Pen Argyl, PA on August 12, 2017 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, rain or shine. This community fun event will also feature our favorite summer menu items. Real Faith church cheese-steak and sausage and pepper sandwiches will be on the menu. Cool blueberry treats include Blueberry Ice Cream, Blueberry Pie, Blueberry Cheesecake, Blueberry Cakes, Blueberry Bars, Blueberry Muffins and lots of great food also. You have to try the ultimate homemade Blueberry Pie and Cheesecake these are two treats that come recommended by our Faith Church dessert tasting experts. The Blueberry Festival menu includes all of those popular items from last year’s Festival as well. Grilled chicken sandwiches as well as the savory grilled chicken and berry salad will be available. Come join the fun and taste their sweetest festival and then decide for yourself which Blueberry treat is the best in the Slate Belt Area. Directions to Faith United for the Blueberry Festival are available on the website: www.faithunited.net also, follow Faith United Presbyterian Church on Facebook and like us. August 13Calliope at Presbyterian Church of the Mountain
On Sunday, August 13, the classical trio, Calliope, will perform at the Presbyterian Church of the Mountain on Route 611 in Delaware Water Gap as part of its Summer Gazebo Concert Series. Members of Calliope include Gina Bertucci, flute, Barbara McMahon, flute, and Laura Goss, bassoon. The concert will include classical selections by J.S. Bach, Lolliet, Handel and Mozart, as well as some contemporary composers. The concert is free and held rain or shine, beginning at 6 PM, on the lawn of the church. Bring a picnic, or purchase light fare in support of the concert series. In case of bad weather, the concert is moved into the sanctuary. For further information call 570-350-3404 or visit www.churchofthemountain.org. August 15Friends of the Bangor Public Library Events
The Friends of the Bangor Public Library announce the following Save-the-Date” events:
New members are always welcome. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615 Summer Book Sale The Friends of the Bangor Public Library will hold their Annual Summer Book Sale at the Blue Valley Farm Show the week of August 15th – 19th. The event will be in the gray display barn on the upper grounds of the fair. Tues-Fri: 6:00- 10:00 PM Sat. Noon-10:00 PM ($5.00 bag day). Like new and gently used books in all genres will be available for adults and children. Donations are now being accepted at the Bangor library during hours and must be in good condition. Soiled, torn, and college textbooks will not be accepted. For additional information contact Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615. Sixth Annual Mass in honor of St. Roch The Sixth Annual Mass in honor of St. Roch will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., in the closed church on Second Street, West Bangor. The Rev. Msgr. VincentP. York, pastor of St. Elizabeth Catholic Parish will be the celebrant. Parishioners and friends of the former St. Roch Church are invited to participate in this Annual Mass. Each year since 2012, the Diocese of Allentown has granted permission to celebrate the Mass in honor of St. Roch, the Patron Saint. Included in the Mass will be the liturgy, music and readings in honor St. Roch. Community Library Fund Raiser On Tuesday, August 15, the Blue Mountain Community Library of Pen Argyl will hold a fundraiser at Emmy Lou’s Ice Cream Café, located at 492 East Main St., Pen Argyl. Dine and/or enjoy dessert between 5 and 10 PM, and a portion of your purchase price will be donated to benefit the library. Menus are available at the Café and the library, or visit Emmy Lou’s on Facebook. The BMCL Summer Reading program “High 5 Your Reading Drive” will end on August 12. The library will begin collecting nonperishable food items for the Hope UCC Food Bank in Wind Gap on August 14. Please drop off your food donations now through September 30. Call 610-863-3029 or visit www.bmcl.org for information. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmclpenargyl. August 17Young at Heart Club Meeting
The Slate Belt Young at Heart Club will be meeting on Thursday, August 17 at 1:00pm in the St. Elizabeth's Church Hall in Pen Argyl. A representative from the Chamber of Commerce will present the program. Also, please note: Our September meeting will be on Friday, September 15th, at 12:00noon; please note...this is a change of date and time. We will feature the Hinkel family which is a Christian musical group from Texas that tour the United States. Please feel free to stop in and enjoy their music. For more information, please call Mary Lou DeRea-Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630. August 19East Bangor Large Yard Sale
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church is holding a LARGE "Yard Sale" in conjunction with their "Used Book Sale" on Saturday only, August 19th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be held in the church parking lot. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more info., call 610-588-4453 or visit ebumc.org. August 25Columcille Autumn Women's Retreat
Join the Women of Columcille .at the Autumn Women's Retreat Friday, August 25th through Sunday the 27th at the Kirkridge Farmhouse. For full information, Program, Registration and Meal information, click HERE for a PDF to download, fill out and print. If you wish to charge your registration fee to your credit or debit card please contact Beth Guida. Her email is:beth@rainbowofpromise.com. Registration deadline is August 22nd. There are a limited number of partial scholarships available. Email Beth at beth@rainbowofpromise.com for further information on availability. August 26Movie Night at UMBT Community Park
John Bermingham, Chairman, UMBT Supervisors is happy to announce that Upper Mount Bethel will be having its first “Movie Night in the Park,” sponsored by LamTec Corporation and Custom Laminating Corporation! Admission is free and ALL are welcome, including the neighboring communities. On Saturday, August 26th they will be showing a movie in the Community Park located off Potomac Street. There will be vendors selling food, ice cream, refreshments, music and even free popcorn. This is another great way to bring our community together. The Park will be open all day and the movie will begin at dusk around 8pm. The movie will be "UP". August 29Monroe Animal League Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Monroe Animal League will be on Tuesday, August 29 at 7:00 PM at the Eastern Monroe County Library, Rt. 611/N. 9th Street, Stroudsburg. All Monroe County animal lovers are encouraged to attend. For more information, visit www.monroeanimals.org, join us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MonroeAnimal League, email monroeanimalleague@gmail.com, or call 570-421-7775. September 2Slate Belt Sprint 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run
Kick-off your Labor Day celebrations with yhe Slate Belt YMCA This is a family event, as well as an event for competitive runners. Saturday, September 2nd, 2017 at Slate Belt YMCA, 7:00 AM Registration Opens, 8:15 AM 5K Run, 8:20 AM 5K Walk, 9:15 AM Kids Fun Run Awards: First Place Overall, Male & Female, First Place Walker, Male & Female, Top 3 Male & Female by Age Group REGISTRATION:
ReStore Recyclable Latex Paint September 2 Upper Mt. Bethel Township, Municipal Building, 387 Ye Olde Highway, Mt. Bethel, PA 18343 October 7, Tatamy Borough, Hope Lutheran Church, 240 S 8Th St.,Tatamy, PA 18085 September 8Nazareth Garden Club Show
The Nazareth Area Garden Club will hold it's 15th Annual Flower and Garden Show on Friday Sept. 8th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday the 9th, from 10:00 a.m. to 300 p.m. at the Schoeneck Moravian Church , 316 B Broad St. Ext in Nazareth. This year's theme is Jungle Fever and will feature Floral Arrangements in 10 categories. In addition, both annual and perennial specimens will be judged, as well as houseplants, fruits and vegetables. Special club projects include Rosemary and a beautiful red Geranium grown by members since May. A Container Garden in a re-purposed container will also be judged by the audience. Mosaic bird baths are also featured. Jack Jones will be there with his birdhouses made form recycled barn wood. Be sure to visit our raffle table and plant sale. The show room is air conditioned and wheelchair accessible. Admission is always free. For more information please contact Sandee Rinehart 610-865-5439 or dr3625@msn.com September 9Lehigh Valley Collection Events
Bethlehem will be hosting an Electronics Collection Event on Saturday, September 9th at the Recycling Center, 345 Illicks Mill Rd., Bethlehem, 18017, event time is 9am-12pm. Please see the attached flyer with AERC material pricing. UMBT First Annual Craft Show Upper Mount Bethel is holding its FIRST ANNUAL MT. BETHEL CRAFT SHOW on September 9 2017 from 8 am to 4 pm. This event is for CRAFTERS ONLY. If you are interested please message UMBT on Facebook for an application. This event is in support of their community park in Upper Mount Bethel Township. East Bangor Safety Day Safety day will be held at East Bangor Park Satuday September 9 from 12 -4. September 16Bus Trip to National Civil War Museum
Join the Slate Belt Heritage Center for their bus trip to the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, PA, on Saturday, September 16, 2017. The bus will leave at 8:00 AM from Weiss Market, Route 512 in Bangor, and will return at 5:00 PM. Cost per individual is $95.00 which includes bus ticket and admission ticket into the museum. This is the only museum that tells the entire Civil War story. Local Civil War expert and the National Civil War Museum educator Dane DiFebo will host a special presentation for the tour. See exhibits, visit with re-enactors on the museum grounds, attend Hari Jones program on the United State Colored Troops in the South from 1865-1870 and much more. Reservations are required and a light lunch will be provided. Tickets are available at Bray’s News, 36 Broadway and Heard’s Market, 501 South Main Street, both in Bangor, PA. For additional information contact: Cathy Heard @ 610-588-0735. September 17Trail To Town Jamboree
The Trail To Town Jamboree hosted by Slate Belt Rising, Boy Scout Troop 33 and Wind Gap Borough will be held at Wind Gap Park, September 17, 2016 8:00 a.m. to 4:00. The event will celebrate Wind Gap’s designation as an Appalachian Trail community and the Slate Belt Rising’s commitment to conserve our natural assets. The Jamboree will feature: • Food Stand by Wind Gap Rire Co. • Music by Local Performers • Outdoor Skills Demos by Local Scouts Lashing & Knots - Fire Building • Information tables from the ATC, EcoTourism and Conservation organizations and local officials. • Yoga Demo • Aromatherapy - making your own non toxic bug spray • Waste Managementt - Environmental education • Minsi Trails Council - The role of the scouts in our communities • Anytime Fitness - Exercise for hikers. • Realistic First Aid - Members of National Youth Leadership Training Course • Hunting and Photography • Genesis Bicycles - Biking and safety.• Civil War Re-enactors • Planting a Pollinator Garden -Master Gardener Parking at Wind Gap Middle School (1620 Teels Rd. Pen Argyl Pa.). FREE Van Service Available throughout the day from Wind Gap Middle School to Wind Gap Park and the Appalachian Trail Head. Contact: Slate Belt Rising Director, Stephen Reider, at 484-523-0900 or by email at sreider@caclv.org or Eily Leicht Scout Master Troop 33 610-442-4973 email eily379@gmail.com September 22District 10 Trappers Convention
District 10 Trappers 2017 Fall Trapping Convention, September 22nd 12-6pm and 23rd 8am-6pm at the Northampton County 4-H Center (777 Bushkill Center Rd. Nazareth, PA 18064). Free Admission, Free Demos, Food on premises, Tailgaters welcome. Contact Bob Counterman 610-759-9203. September 30Families First 5K/Walk
Families First is celebrating its 15th Anniversary serving residents in the Pen Argyl Area School District. Join their 15th Annual 5-K Race & 1 Mile Fun Walk on Saturday, September 30, 2017, rain or shine. Registration for the race/walk will begin at the Wind Gap Borough Park at 7:45 a.m. with the race starting at 9:00 a.m. Pre-registration is open until 2 pm on Friday, September 29th at a fee of $20.00 per person or $40.00 for a family with three or more registrants. On Race day Saturday, September 30th Registration fee will be $25.00 per person and $50.00 for a family with three or more registrants. There is a special discount registration for students only $15.00. The Largest Youth Group/Team/Organization pre-registered for the 5-K Race or Walk will receive a Pizza Party. Awards will be presented to the overall top Male and Female, top Masters Male and Female, and top 3 finishers in each of the eight age categories. Entry includes a quality T-shirt for the first 100 registered, bagels, water, door prizes, and the opportunity to support a worthwhile cause. The one-mile fun walk is non-competitive. To register, contact Race Chairperson Phil Giaquinto at 610-746-4436 or via email to giaquinto.phil@penargylsd.org. Sponsorship opportunities are still available at all levels from $100.00 to $1,000.00. Partial Sponsors List as of this date: Premier Sponsors: Thrivent Financial; Corporate Sponsors: Wind Gap Chevrolet-Buick; Logo Sponsors: Methodist Services, Lucy Flinn-State Farm ; Name Sponsors: Grand Central Landfill, Huth Insurance, Merchants Bank, Reimer Brothers, Sabatino Insurance Agency, The Scorecard Sports Bar & Grill, State Representative Marcia M. Hahn All levels of sponsorship includes: publicity, listing of corporate logo or Name on the event T-Shirts, and the opportunity to present informational material at the Race. For sponsorship information, contact the Families First Director, Frank Jones at 610-863-3688 or via email to jones.frank@penargylsd.org. October 1Portland Lodge No.311 MASONIC Motorama
The Portland Lodge No.311 MASONIC Motorama will be held October 1 at 12 PM New this year TRUCK and BIG RIG PULLS. Monster truck rides will be happening this year. Miller memorial blood center on site. Donors will be needed! Contact Shilo Thomas for available times. All proceeds donated to local charities. Exclusive R/C is back again this year with their monster display of R/C cars ,trucks and equipment. Show open to anything with a motor. Cars, trucks, low riders, high rollers, helicopters, power wheels, golf carts, big rigs, firetrucks/rescue vehicles, ATVs, boats, Snowmobiles, new, OLD, street rods, race cars, R/c cars trucks, tow trucks, wresckers etc. You know what we do and how we do it! We are going to be bigger, better, faster, stronger! A day of speed, horsepower and motor mayhem at the Plainfield Farmers grove, route 191 and Kesslersville road, Nazareth pa. Sponsors and vendors wanted. First come first serve, spaces open May 1st. Info posted soon. Coach Bag Bingo Please join with Guardians of the Ribbon to support women of all ages battling cancer - Slate Belt PA Chapter 12:00 noon Sunday, October 1 at Charter's Banquet Facility at Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company in Wind Gap. The afternoon will feature 15 games of bingo and 1 Buy in game grand finale. An authentic Coach handbag will be going to the individual winner of each game. All participants will have an opportunity to purchase 50/50, Raffle tickets and extra sets of bingo packs. All tickets will most likely sell out in pre sales. Admission is $30 per person pre-sale . 35.00 st door. Space is limited to 200 guests. Tickets can be purchased in advance and are non-refundable – which includes 15 games. Additional Bingo books will be sold 1 for $15 at the door. This is a great way to spend time with friends and family while supporting Guardians of the Ribbon - Slate Belt PA Chapter . So don't delay in getting your tickets....they're going fast! Tickets are non refundable. Doors open at 12.00 pm – Bingo starts at 1 pm. Please feel free to invite your friends too!!!! Vendors and exhibitors will be on site as well. Please note: This is an adult Bingo. If you are bringing a teen with you. They must have a ticket and be seated with you. Ok, just a few fun facts. You can buy additional bingo books for 15.00. Lets not forget about the Buy in Game. Game 16. You can buy into this game for 5.00 for a chance to win a great bag and who knows what else. Raffle tickets will be 3 for 5.00 or 7 for 10.00. Lottery Apron tickets 3 for 5.00 or 7 for 10.00. 50/50 tickets 3 for 5.00 or 7 for 10.00.. . Who is ready for some fun October 14Lehigh Valley Collection Events
Northampton will be hosting the second HHW Collection at Northampton Community College on Saturday, October 14th, 3835 Green Pond Rd., Bethlehem, 18020, event time is 8:30am-2pm. Please see the attached flyer for accepted material. October 17Bangor Public Library Fundraiser
The Bangor Public Library is selling shopping passes for the Boscov's "Friends Helping Friends" one-day sale event. The sale will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 9:00am-7:00pm Stop by the library to purchase your shopping pass. Bangor Public Library is located at 39 S Main St, Bangor, PA. October 28Bangor Class of 1967 Reunion
The Bangor High School Class of 1967 will hold their 50th Reunion on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Shawnee Inn Resort. Addresses are needed of the following classmates: Susan Dennis, Joseph Duvo, Linda Engler, William Fisher, Harvey Frable, Susan Horn, Kathryn Jewell, Stephen Lamson, Paul Meyers, Carol Sagan, Allison Smith, Roberta Stull, John Sullivan and Mortimer Wells III. Anyone with information can contact: Ken Brewer @ 484-515-3052. Jacobsburg Market Faire & Rendezvous Jacobsburg Market Faire & Rendezvous will be held October 27–29, 2017 and is open to the public Saturday 10 am – 4 pm Sunday 10 am – 3 pm. “Dancin’ with the Honeybees” program on Saturday and Sunday, October 28 & 29 at 1:00 pm for the public near the Children’s Activity tent. |
 Donations For St. John's St. John's Cemetary on South Sixth Street in Bangor seeks donations for lawn maintenance services. Please send donations to: St. John's Cemetary, c/o Carol Hummel, 136 Messinger Street, Bangor, PA 18013. 
Slate Belt Senior CenterSlate Belt Senior Center
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex 700 American Bangor Road Bangor, ph 610-588-1224
AUGUST EVENTS
Morning Stretch, Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, 9:15 AM Walking Club, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9:30 AM Crafts, Tuesdays, 9:00 AM Zumba Gold, Tuesdays, 10:00 AM Card, Quoits, and Board Games, Tuesdays, 12:15-3:00 PM Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 8:30-11:00 AM Quoits, Thursday, August 10, 10:00 A.M. Nickle-Nickle, Thursday, August 10. 12:15 PM CENTER CLOSES AT 12:30, Friday, August 11 CENTER CLOSED, for Blue Valley Farm Show, August 14-18 Thursday, August 24, Brain Games, 10:00 AM CLR, Thursday, August 24, 12:15 PM DANCE, Gary Dee, August 25, 12:30 PM Say goodbye to summer, Ice cream bash Thursday, August 31, 12:15 PM COMING IN SEPTEMBER Arthritis Foundation exercise class with certified instructor Tuesday and Thursday, 12:15-1:00 PM The Senior Center is looking for a choir director 
Pen Argyl -August 2017
MTD: 1.89 YTD: 32.73 Normal: 3.90
Blue Mt. Library New BooksNew Adult Fiction:
The Baker's Secret, Stephen Kiernan No Middle Name, Lee Child The Ultimatum, Karen Robards Before We Were Yours, Lisa Wingate The Light We Lost, Jill Santopolo Price of Duty, Dale Brown The Identicals, Elin Hilderbrand Dangerous Minds, Janet Evanovich The Book of Summer, Michelle Gable Trap the Devil, Ben Coes The Lost Letter, Jillian Cantor Lost and Found Sisters, Jill Shalvis The Alice Network, Kate Quinn The Beach Inn, Joanne DeMaio The Nearness of You, Dorothy Garlock He Said She Said, Erin Kelly New Adult Large Print: Echo of Danger, Marta Perry Two Nights, Kathy Reichs The Writing Desk, Rachel Hauck Secrets of the Tulip Sisters, Susan Mallery New Adult Non-fiction: Killers of the Flower Moon, David Grann Bangor Library New Books
July 20 -August 2 Adult Fiction
In A Jam By Elizabeth Adams The Hollywood Daughter By Kate Alcott The Hiding Place By Trezza Azzopardi The Fix By David Baldacci Murder In The Marais By Cara Black Endangered By C.J. Box The Sweetness At The Bottom Of The Pie By C Alan Bradley Make Then Pay By Allison Brennan One Wish By Robyn Carr Wildest Dreams By Robyn Carr One Week In December By Holly Chamberlin Full Wolf Moon By Lincoln Child What Looks Like Crazy On An Ordinary Day By Pearl Cleage The Late Show By Michael Connelly The Promise By Robert Crais Charged By Jay Crownover Nighthawk By Clive Cussler Off The Beaten Path By Annalisa Daugherty Vampires Of Manhattan By Melissa De La Cruz Oliver Twist By Charles Dickens Dangerous Minds By Janet Evanovich Full Dark House By Christopher Fowler Same Beach, Next Year By Dorothea Benton Frank Simple Perfection Twisted Perfection By Abbi Glines Blessed Are The Cheese Makers By Tricia Goyer Camino Island By John Grisham Conclave By Robert Harris Falling Darkness By Karen Harper The Things We Keep By Sally Hepworth On Second Thought By Kristan Higgins Look Behind You By Iris Johansen Reckless Creed By Alex Kava Prayer By Philip Kerr This Charming Man By Marian Keyes Don’t You Cry By Mary Kubica Every Last Lie By Mary Kubica The Language Of Sisters By Cathy Lamb The Glass Kitchen By Linda Francis Lee Shoot The Moon By Billie Letts O Little Town Of Sugarcreek By Amy Lillard Robert Ludlums The Bourne Initiative By Eric Lustbader Secrets Of The Tulip Sisters By Susan Mallery A Distant View Of Everything By Alexander Mccall Smith Charming Billy By Alice Mcdermott Cat Telling Tales By Shirley Rousseau Murphy Undaunted By Diana Palmer Murder Games By James Patterson The House Husband By James Patterson Homespun Homicide By Elizabeth Penney Grave Inheritance By Rachael Phillips The Sound And The Fury By Spencer Quinn First Light By Bill Rancic Naked In Death By J.D. Robb The Ultimatum By Karen Robards Franny And Zooey By J.D. Salinger Time For Me To Come Home By Dorothy Shackleford The Weight Of Water By Anita Shreve House Of Spies By Daniel Silva Wake The Dawn By Lauraine Snelling Agaisnt All Odds By Danielle Steel A Play On Words By Emily Thomas Slow Waltz In Cedar Bend By Robert James Waller Easy By Tammara Webber A Man Of His Own By Susan Wilson Two Good Dogs By Susan Wilson Indecent Exposure By Stuart Woods. Adult Non Fiction Eat This And Live By Don Colbert Irish Fireside Tales By Leslie Conron Grace Eventually By Anne Lamott Tis By Frank Mccourt Give Me My Flowers Now By Marsha Trice The Virgin Diet By Jj Virgin. Young Adult Fiction Rise Of The Isle Of The Lost By Melissa De La Cruz The Winners Crime The Winners Curse The Winners Kiss By Marie Rutkoski. Junior Fiction Mckenna By Mary Casanova Emma The Easter Fairy By Daisy Meadows Chewy And Chica Muttley Princess By Ellen Miles If Wishes Were Horses By Sibley Miller Dream On Sink Or Swim By Sarah Mlynowski Once Upon A Pet By Suzanne Selfors Heads, You Lose The Horror At Chiller House By R.L. Stine. Easy Reader Fiction Snow By Roy Mckie The Best Nest By Pd Eastman More Spaghetti, I Say By Rita Gelman Strawberry Shortcake By Sierra Harimann Pink Around The Rink Pinkalicious School Rules The Princess Of Pink Slumber Party By Victoria Kann Ballerina Princess Sealed With A Kiss By Melissa Lagonegro Frog And Toad Are Friends By Arnold Lobel Fancy Nancy And The Delectable Cupcake Fancy Nancy Sees Stars Fancy Nancy Poison Ivy Expert Fancy Nancy My Family History By Jane Oconnor Honey Bunny Funny Bunny By Marilyn Sadler Splat The Cat Goodnight, Sleep Tight By Rob Scotton Splat The Cat Takes The Cake By Amy Hsu Lin Pigs Make Me Sneeze By Mo Willems. Easy Reader Non Fiction If I Ran The Rain Forest By Bonnie Worth My, Oh My A Butterfly By Rish Rabe. Easy Fiction The Folks In The Valley By Jim Aylesworth Have You Seen My Cat By Eric Carle I’m Gonna Like Me By Jamie Lee Curtis Where Do Balloons Go By Jamie Lee Curtis Llama Llama Misses Mama By Anna Dewdney Mama Cat Has Three Kittens By Denise Fleming When Were Together By Claire Freedman Chrysanthemum By Kevin Henkes Lego Star Wars By Ace Landers The Jellybeans And The Big Dance By Laura Numeroff Amelia Bedelias First Day Of School By Herman Parish The Happy Hedgehog By Marcus Pfister Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star By Jerry Pinkney Me I Am By Jack Prelutsky Sleep Book Hunches In Bunches I Had Trouble Getting To Solla Sollew If I Ran The Circus Oh The Pets You Can Get The Cats Quizzer By Dr. Seuss A Bad Case Of The Stripes By David Shannon The Listening Walk By Paul Showers. Audio Books Full Wolf Moon By Lincoln Child Dangerous Minds By Janet Evanovich Same Beach, Next Year By Dorothea Benton Frank Into The Water By Paula Hawkins The Orphans Tale By Pam Jenoff Heartbreak Hotel By Jonathan Kellerman Humans, Bow Down By James Patterson Come Sundown By Nora Roberts Golden Prey By John Sanford. Dvds Boss Baby A Cinderella Story Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Dog Days The Dressmaker Ice Age The Great Egg Scapade Lion Logan The Lost City Of Z Lego Ninjago, Masters Of Spinjitzu Peppa Pig Pj Masks Song To Song. Slate Belt Area
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