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PICTURES WANTED of the interior of G. C. Murphy store in Bangor.  Contact Reed Treible 610-588-7386  or basehit3@epix.net
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Today's Weather              
  • Today - Rain. High near 36. Northeast wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
  • Tonight - Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 8pm. Low around 31. North wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Winter Weather Advisory Until 6pm      
  • Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch expected. Portions of northern New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. The greatest snow and ice accumulations should be for elevations above 1000 feet in the Poconos and Sussex County New Jersey. Rain changes to areas of freezing rain early this morning and continues through the day, possibly mixing with sleet and changing back to plain rain in some areas. Late day, precipitation may mix with or change to a period of mostly snow before winding down this evening.

Travel Alerts.......

PENNSYLVANIA
  • Roadwork on PA 33 southbound between Exit: HECKTOWN ROAD and Exit: WILLIAM PENN HIGHWAY. There is a traffic disruption.
  • Roadwork on PA 33 northbound between Exit: WILLIAM PENN HIGHWAY and Exit: HECKTOWN ROAD. There is a traffic disruption.
  • Roadwork on US 22 westbound between 1 miles EAST of Exit: FULLERTON AVENUE and Exit: PA 145 NORTH - MACARTHUR RD. There is a traffic disruption
  • Roadwork on US 22 eastbound between Exit: PA 145 SOUTH - 7TH STREET/MACARTHUR RD and 1 miles WEST of Exit: AIRPORT ROAD SOUTH. There is a traffic disruption​​.
  • Roadwork on PA 33 southbound between 1 miles SOUTH of Exit: I-80 EAST/TO US 209 NORTH - STROUDSBURG and SR 209 SH. There is a lane restriction.
  • Construction Delaware Water Gap Borough  Interstate 80 at Exit 310 (Delaware Water Gap). Between:  Exit 309 (US 209) and New Jersey State Line. Nighttime Lane restriction 10:00 PM To 05:00 AM in both directions for bridge construction. Est completion date:  12/21/18
  • ​Bridge Repair ​Interstate 78 West Between:  Exit 71 (PA 33) and Exit 67 (PA 412) Nighttime Lane restriction for bridge dam repairs. Expect significant delays and please use caution driving through the work zone. Through traffic may use PA 33 north and US 22 west as an alternate route. Restrictions 07:00 PM To 06:00 AM thu 12/14 Start date:  12/9/18 Est completion date:  1/1/4/19​
NEW JERSEY​​.
  • ​Construction, construction on I-80 westbound between Exit 30 - Howard Blvd (Mount Arlington) and Exit 27 - NJ 183/US 206 (Roxbury Twp) all lanes shift until 11:59 P.M. on December 31, 2018 (exit 27 traffic must use the right lane)​

Pink Game 2018

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The Bangor Girls basketball team and Wilson played their Pink Game Saturday at Bangor. For more photos and info go to towntopicssports.com Sbtt Photo Larry Cory 

 Cozy Up To Reading.....

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DeFranco students and families were recently invited to "cozy up to reading."  They enjoyed phonics bingo, created bookmarks, practiced their inferencing skills at the mystery gift station, and more.  The highlight was the "campfire" where mystery readers from the DeFranco staff read to the children.  A special thanks to Mrs. Dente and Mrs. Lyon, reading specialists, for organizing the event, and to the staff mystery readers.  Mr. Kerstetter (Principal) enjoyed the campfire, too.


Wellness Wildly Important Goals....

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The Wellness WIG (Wildly Important Goals) at DeFranco Elementary focused on encouraging students to add 15 minutes to their daily activity.  Fifth grade students are logging their minutes and activities and submitting a calendar for prizes.  Students were visited by staff from LVHN's Weller Center.  Presenters talked about exercise, nutrition, and health. including exercise at home, without fancy equipment. The event was made possible through a grant that Mr. Lewis, physical education instructor, and Mrs. Ronco, fifth grade teacher, received from the BASD Educational Foundation.


Eagle Cam......

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The Live-streamed Eagle cam from Hanover Pa. is back for its fifth year.  Sightings have already been recorded. They are currently in their nest-building phase.  Eggs are likely to be laid in mid to late February. Incubation time is about 35 days, meaning the eggs would likely hatch some time in late march. Click on the graphic above to see the nest.

Vintage Ceramic Trees 

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   Remember ceramic Christmas trees?  They were huge in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, and they were basically the perfect, no-mess Christmas decoration: they fit on a tabletop or mantle, they had cute, twinkly lights, and some of them even spun around and played music.
“Everyone who took a ceramics class and celebrated Christmas made one of these trees,” vintage lifestyle expert Bob Richter told ​TODAY Home. “People put them on top of the television, back when the TV was a piece of furniture.”
   Ceramic Christmas trees pretty much went out of style by the ‘80s, but people held onto them and, today, the retro decorations are making a comeback.  Perhaps feeling nostalgic for the holidays their youth, people are willing to pay hundreds of dollars on sites like eBay for vintage ceramic Christmas trees. One vintage tree recently sold for $79 on eBay, another for $440, and another for a remarkable $649.
   So if you have a ceramic tree collecting dust in your attic, and it doesn’t hold any sentimental value, it could be a nice opportunity to make a little extra holiday cash.
   The catch is, “the time to sell them is right now. Like, right now,” Richter said. “The truth of the matter is, they’re not incredibly valuable at other times of the year.”  With Christmas just about two weeks away, Richter recommends selling them on eBay with a three-day listing and including an incentive like "Get in time for Christmas" in the title.
   At this time of year, vintage ceramic trees could fetch a few hundred dollars, depending on the type and condition. Richter himself recently sold three vintage ceramic trees for between $100 and $200 each
Musical trees tend to be more valuable, he says, as well as very large very small ones. And as when selling anything online, the photos make a big difference.

News Shorts.........

  • Sunday Bingo - Bangor VFW. Doors 4:30. Bingo 6:00.
  • Bloom Creative Studio Holiday Hours until December 22:  Tuesday ~ 12 pm - 5 pm,
    Wednesday ~ 11 am - 7 pm, Thursday ~ 12 pm - 5 pm, Friday ~ 11 am - 7 pm, Saturday ~ 11 am - 5 pm​​​.
  • ​Donations for St. John's Cemetery in Bangor are being accepted for maintenance. You can mail them to St. John's Cemetery c/o Carol Hummel, 136 Messinger Street, Bangor, Pa 18013.​
  • Going out of town? Let SBRPD know that your house will be vacant and  they'll do frequent drive-bys.. Safe travels... http://slatebeltpd.com/
  • ​The Slate Belt Regional Police Department has a prescription drug “Take-Back “box at their 6292 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth, Pa office (Plainfield Township Municipal Building).  Contact information for the SBRPD is:  911 (Emergency), 610-759-8517 (Non-Emergency), 610-759-8523 (Fax) and 1-888-823-4978 FREE (Non-Emergency Toll Free)
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Bloom Christmas Luncheon 
   Bloom will host a Christmas Luncheon on Sunday, December 16 at 1 pm at Tuscarora Inn & Conference Center Dining Room, 3300 River Road, Mt. Bethel.  Those attending will be able to shop handcrafted gifts and Thistle Farms products before and after lunch (beginning at 12:30 pm).  
   There will be a tricky tray and stories from Survivors and Advocates.  All proceeds benefit Bloom, a 2 year residential program for women, survivors of trafficking, trauma and addiction.
   The cost of the luncheon is $20 and you can register online at bloombangor.org.


Christmas Jazz in Bethlehem  
   Christmas Jazz in Bethlehem will be held Saturday, Dec. 16 from 8 PM – 11 PM in the Christmas City of Bethlehem, PA  Bring the whole family and “Countdown to Christmas” with vocalist, Corinne Mammana and pianist, Sean Gough. FREE concert, inside the ArtsQuest Center at Steelstacks. Concert Ticket Giveaway for attendees!

Santa Gift Delivery  
    Santa Claus is coming to town! Mount Bethel and North Bangor Volunteer Fire Departments' Santa Gift Delivery is today from 1-4pm (Upper Mount Bethel Residents only).
   For a $10 per child donation, you can have a pre-wrapped gift (up to 2 gifts) delivered to your home by Santa on a Fire Truck!
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December 16 Regular Events

Bingo - Bangor VFW. Doors 4:30. Bingo 6:00.
Breakfast - Blue Valley Farm Show,7:30 - 12:30.
Fellowship Dinner - First UMC Bangor, 12:30 - 1:30pm
Slate Belt Heritage Center - Open 12-3.
Slate Belt YMCA - 10-2
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. 
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Santa Coming to Pen Argyl
   Santa Claus, with the help of the Lookout Fire Co. , will be visiting the children of Pen Argyl on a fire truck, bringing gifts to your home!
  To be included on the list for Santa to stop at your house,  sign ups will be held on Monday December 17th from 6 - 7:30 pm at the Lookout Fire Co. Social Hall on North Robinson Ave. All gifts must be wrapped when signing up, and we will only be accepting one gift per child. 
  This is only for residents of Pen Argyl Borough.
  Donations are always appreciated but not required.

Entertainment This Week

​​​​​December 17
Sarah Street Grill - Monday Night Football 8:30 pm

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December 19
Porters Pub' - Open Mic with Scott Harrington 9:30pm
Sarah Street Grill - Open Mic Night 9:15 pm

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December 20
Deer Head Inn - Jazz Jam with Bill Washer & Friends - 8:00 pm
Porters' Pub - Adam Niewood Trio 10:00pm
Sarah Street Grill - Ed Hamill & Johnny Rydell 10:00pm
​December 21
Deer Head Inn - Vinny Bianchi's La Cuchina - 7:00 pm
Newton Theater - From Good Homes 8 pm
Porters' Pub - Woodsmoke 10:00pm
Sarah Street Grill - Mungo's List 10:00 pm
Sherman Theater - A New Christmas Carol 2:00 pm
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The Slate Pub - Cody Alan Templeton Band 10:00 pm
State Theatre - A Magical Cirque Christmas 7:30 pm
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Pizza, Police and a Movie  
   Join the Slate Belt Area Police Activities league on Thursday, December 20, 2018 from 7 to 9 pm for a free family movie night at the Wind Gap Fire Co Social Hall, 111 N. Broadway, Wind Gap. Pizza and refreshments will be provided, bring your favorite blanket and pillow. Chairs will also be available, of course!  Open to all families in the Slate Belt.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY - December 16

The Boston Tea Party  1773

   In Boston Harbor, a group of Massachusetts colonists disguised as Mohawk Indians board three British tea ships and dump 342 chests of tea into the harbor.
  The midnight raid, popularly known as the “Boston Tea Party,” was in protest of the British Parliament’s Tea Act of 1773, a bill designed to save the faltering East India Company by greatly lowering its tea tax and granting it a virtual monopoly on the American tea trade. The low tax allowed the East India Company to undercut even tea smuggled into America by Dutch traders, and many colonists viewed the act as another example of taxation tyranny.
   When three tea ships, the Dartmouth, the Eleanor, and the Beaver, arrived in Boston Harbor, the colonists demanded that the tea be returned to England. After Massachusetts Governor Thomas Hutchinson refused, Patriot leader Samuel Adams organized the “tea party” with about 60 members of the Sons of Liberty, his underground resistance group. The British tea dumped in Boston Harbor on the night of December 16 was valued at some $18,000.
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FUNDING FOR LAKE MINSI, BEAR SWAMP PARK
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    Lamont McClure and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the awarding of $275,000 in grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR).
      “The future of Northampton County is green,” says Lamont McClure. “It is important that we act now to preserve our open spaces and natural land. These grants will help ensure that our parks will be around for future generations to enjoy.”
   One grant, for $75,000, will be used to prepare a Greenway and Stewardship Plan for Minsi Lake Park, Bear Swamp Park and Tott’s Gap Corridor. All three sites are located in Upper Mount Bethel Township.
    The other grant, for $200,000, will be used for improvements to Minsi Lake Park. In March 2018, Northampton County Council released $500,000 as matching funds for grants from DCNR and other organizations. Combined with state funds of $4,000,000, the money will be used for dam structure improvements and rejuvenation of the surrounding park lands.
   Minsi Lake is one of only two public lakes in Northampton County. It was built by the PA Fish & Boat Commission (PFBC) in 1970 for public recreation, and consists of a 117-acre lake maintained by PFCB, and 194 acres of surrounding parkland which is leased by the County.
​    When completed, improvements to the site will include a fishing pier, kayak launch, hiking trails, picnic areas and restrooms. In-lake habitats for fish and turtles are also being constructed with donations raised by Friends of Minsi Lake (FOML), a 501c3 organization. After the PA Department of Environmental Protection deemed the dam structurally deficient, the lake was drained in the spring of 2017 with over 5,000 pounds of fish relocated elsewhere. The dam project is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2019 with a new spillway which can better withstand a maximum flood event. Lake Minsi’s east shore is currently open to the public for hiking, birdwatching and other recreational activities

WNV Positive Tests Up 500%
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   Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), has released the final counts for their surveys of West Nile Virus (WNV). With the wet weather, 2018 was one of the worst years to date for mosquitoes carrying the virus.
   A sampling of Northampton County mosquito pools turned up 83 positive results compared to only 18 reported in 2016. “We take any threat to public health seriously,” says County Executive Lamont McClure. “Northampton County is committed to preventing the transmission of West Nile Virus to humans..."
    Across Pennsylvania in 2018, there were 115 human cases of WNV recorded, with 8 deaths. The DEP reported a total of 107 avian (bird) cases and 108 veterinary cases of the virus. No human, avian or veterinary cases of WNV were reported in Northampton County. WNV was first detected in the U.S. in 1999 and affects birds, humans, horses and other mammals.
   In humans, 80% of the cases are show no symptoms and 20% involve non-neuroinvasive illness. Less than 1% of cases result in conditions such as encephalitis which can cause paralysis and even death. There were nationwide epidemics of the virus in 2003 and 2012.
    Adult mosquito surveys are conducted from May through October, testing them for mosquito-borne diseases. Field Techs focus first on standing water, where mosquitoes lay their eggs, taking samples to test for the presence of the virus. Spraying does not take place until an action threshold, a high enough percentage of positive mosquitoes indicating a threat of humans, is reached. This August, high numbers of positives were detected in the Lehigh Valley so spraying began in hot spots. 
​    Homeowners should drain any source of standing water on their property, including turning over buckets and pools and tossing unnecessary items and trash. Toys, pots, cans, tire swings and plugged gutters make for excellent mosquito breeding habitats. Mosquitoes can breed in as small a space as a soda bottle cap.

Santa's Coming to Upper Mt. Bethel Twsp.
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It's Getting Chilli
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Ticket proceeds from Bangor Trust Brewing's "It's Getting " Chilli festival for charity were donated to Liberty Fire Company in Bangor. Liberty members above included Mike Pinto, Scott Sylvester RIT Captain, (front row), Pete Scarfaro Liberty Treasurer, Leo Bongiorno Co-Owner Bangor Trust, Traci McGinty Co-Owner Bangor Trust, Matt Pinto 2nd Lt Liberty, Jeff Altorfer.


            Awards For "It's Getting Chilli" 
 Bangor Trust Brewing hosted it's first annual "It's Getting Chili" Festival and Competition for charity on Sunday, 
November 11, 2018.  Members of the Historical Bangor Business Association participated and the Broadway Pub hosted competitors and coordinated in marketing efforts for the community event.
    Ticket proceeds were donated to Bangor's Liberty Fire Department. More than 18 professional and amateur chili vendors from all over the Lehigh Valley and Slate Belt participated to win in 4 categories. Awards were given for the following:
   "People's Choice Overall Winner" which was a tie awarded to both Little Creek Bar B Cue for their 3-Bean Brisket Chili and Grace on Broadway with their Lava Chili, "Mayor's Choice" which was won by Rendell Hoagland with his Smoked Sausage & Beef chili,  "Most Unusual" captured by Little Creek Bar-B-Cue, and "Spiciest" won by Liberty Fire Company with their 5 Alarm Chili. Prizes for winners included gift cards to area businesses, prizes and bragging rights!
​   Nearly 100 participants enjoyed the beautiful weather, strolled Broadway tasting chili and voting at Bangor Trust Brewing, Broadway Pub, Grace on Broadway and Pies to Die For Cafe.
 

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December 16
Christmas Jazz in Bethlehem  
   Christmas Jazz in Bethlehem will be held Saturday, Dec. 16 from 8 PM – 11 PM in the Christmas City of Bethlehem, PA  Bring the whole family and “Countdown to Christmas” with vocalist, Corinne Mammana and pianist, Sean Gough. FREE concert, inside the ArtsQuest Center at Steelstacks. Concert Ticket Giveaway for attendees!

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Bloom Christmas Luncheon
   Bloom will host a Christmas Luncheon on Sunday, December 16 at 1 pm at Tuscarora Inn & Conference Center Dining Room, 3300 River Road, Mt. Bethel.  Those attending will be able to shop handcrafted gifts and Thistle Farms products before and after lunch (beginning at 12:30 pm).  
   There will be a tricky tray and stories from Survivors and Advocates.  All proceeds benefit Bloom, a 2 year residential program for women, survivors of trafficking, trauma and addiction.
   The cost of the luncheon is $20 and you can register online at bloombangor.org.
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Santa Gift Delivery  
    Santa Claus is coming to town! Mount Bethel and North Bangor Volunteer Fire Departments' Santa Gift Delivery is Saturday December 15th from 4-7pm. and Sunday December 16th from 1-4pm (Upper Mount Bethel Residents only).
   For a $10 per child donation, you can have a pre-wrapped gift (up to 2 gifts) delivered to your home by Santa on a Fire Truck!
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December 17
Santa Coming to Pen Argyl
   Santa Claus, with the help of the Lookout Fire Co. , will be visiting the children of Pen Argyl on a fire truck, bringing gifts to your home!
  To be included on the list for Santa to stop at your house,  sign ups will be held on Monday December 17th from 6 - 7:30 pm at the Lookout Fire Co. Social Hall on North Robinson Ave. All gifts must be wrapped when signing up, and we will only be accepting one gift per child. 
  This is only for residents of Pen Argyl Borough.
  Donations are always appreciated but not required.
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December 19
"Senior Citizen Day"
     Please join Pen Argyl High School students for a fun-filled “Senior Day” hosted by the officers of the Class of 2021 at Pen Argyl Area High School on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.  Door will open at 8:15 am.

    They will be serving a continental breakfast and lunch will be provided for all attendees. Other activities include quoits, tours of the building, technology lessons, musical entertainment and Bingo! This event is open to all senior citizens of the Pen Argyl Area School District.
     Please RSVP by December 14 as soon as possible, as space is limited!  For reservations, call 610-863-1293 Extension 1.  The students are looking forward to seeing all Pen Argyl Senior Citizens there.
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December 20
Special Workshop Meeting    
   A "Special Workshop Meeting" will take place at the Upper Mount Bethel Township (UMBT) Building at 7:30pm on December 20, 2018 and will feature Ron Stern of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.  Mr. Stern has been overseeing the Upper Mount Bethel Study and will be at the Special Workshop Meeting to discuss what it takes to get a police force in place whether local, regional or by contracted police services provided by another municipality.
   The topic for discussion will be crime statistics in UMBT for October and November and the Call Responses by the Pennsylvania State Police.
   For October in Upper Mount Bethel the PSP Belfast station handled a total of 173 calls for service.  The attached spreadsheet contains the significant incidents which required an investigation. 
·  The majority of the calls for October were what the State Police consider to be minor in nature and required no formal report other than notes in their Computed Aided Dispatch (CAD) sheets such as false alarms, welfare checks, security checks at schools, traffic stops, etc.

Pizza, Police and a Movie  
   Join the Slate Belt Area Police Activities league on Thursday, December 20, 2018 from 7 to 9 pm for a free family movie night at the Wind Gap Fire Co Social Hall, 111 N. Broadway, Wind Gap. Pizza and refreshments will be provided, bring your favorite blanket and pillow. Chairs will also be available, of course!  Open to all families in the Slate Belt.
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December 22
Movie Night  
   Beginning at 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 22, Upper Mount Bethel Township will host a Movie Night.  Santa and an elf will visit Mount Bethel Vol. Fire Company, Route 611, ahead of the 7 p.m. showing of "Polar Express," a movie for the entire family. Photos with Santa are welcome.      

December 23
St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 340 S. Lehigh Ave. Wind Gap is having a service of Lessons, Carols and Holy Eucharist at 9:00 am.  
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December 24
Christmas Eve Services  
   Richmond United Methodist Church, 8538 Delaware Drive, Bangor, Monday, December 24, 2018
4:00 PM and 7:00 PM.   Join us for "The Christmas Comedian FREE".  For more information, call Pastor Ed Van Arsdale at 610-588-7317.

Candlelight Service of Carols  
   The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will have a Christmas Eve "Candlelight Service of Carols" beginning at 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, Pa. For more info, call 610-588-4453, or visit 
www.ebumc.org. 

Christmas Eve Service
    St. Joseph's Episcopal Church,  1440 Verona Dr. West Bangor, is having service on Christmas Eve at 4:00 pm. 
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January 1
New Year’s Day Dinner  
   Belfast Wesley United Methodist Church, 607 School Rd,Nazareth, Pa. will hold an All You Can Eat Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner on Tuesday, January 1st , 2019 from 1:00PM-4:00PM.  Adult- $10.00 Child 3yr-10yr- $5.00, Under 3 Free.  Please call Tom for.   more information 610-751-4400

First Day Hikes at Jacobsburg EEC 
   
Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at 10:00am to 11:30am and 1:00pm to 2:30pm.  Get out and get hiking on the first day of 2019! Join educator Rick Wiltraut for one of two 2-mile interpretive hikes at Jacobsburg. We will explore the old growth forest of Henrys Woods and the fields of the Homestead Trail. The hikes will leave at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM from the parking lot at 400 Belfast Road. Dress for the weather, wear comfortable hiking shoes, and bring a water bottle. Registration is not required. 
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January 3
Amateur Radio Club Meeting
   The Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, January 3, 7:30 pm in the Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem. Program: "3-D Printing and Amateur Radio." Presenter: George/N3SQD. Members and others interested always are invited. Directions: https://tinyurl.com/y852acvn .FMI: www.dlarc.org, KE3AW@ARRLnet , 610.432.8286.
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January 11
Family Night: Fish Printing
    
Friday, January 11 at 6:30pm to 7:30pm.  Learn the Japanese art of Gyotaku or fish printing. We’ll use paint and model fish to make prints of various Pennsylvania species. We will also study their anatomy and habitat needs to create accurate paintings of fish in the wild. Paper will be provided, but you are welcome to bring a bandana or t-shirt to print on. It is recommended that you wear old clothes or a smock. Registration is required. 
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​January 12
Winter Bird Walk   
   Hosted by Waste Management's Grand Central Environmental Education Center. Like birds? Like photography? Join Jacobsburg State Park's Rick Wiltraut and WM's Adrienne Fors Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 12:00 pm for a winter bird walk around the landfill property. Guests will meet at the education center (891 Grand Central Road Pen Argyl) Bring cameras, binoculars and dress for the weather. Any cancellations, will be posted on the event page. All ages welcome. Please contact Adrienne at afors1@wm.com with any questions
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January 13
History of the Mummers  
   On Sunday, January 13th at 2:00 PM Melissa Hough will present  “History of the Mummers” at the Slate Belt Heritage Center.
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January 16
Annual Winter Bird Count 
   Saturday, January 16 at 8:00am to 4:00 pm.  Join us as we spend the day counting birds at Jacobsburg and other places within a 5-mile radius of the Visitor Center. Participants should dress for the weather and bring binoculars, warm beverages, and a lunch. Van transportation available for all day participants. Participants must drive their own vehicle if they have to leave early. Registration is required. 
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January 26
Introduction to Snowshoeing 
   Saturday, January 26, at 9:30am to 11:30am. Learn how to use snowshoes and trekking poles to explore Jacobsburg’s trails in the winter. You may bring your own equipment or borrow ours. We will also learn how to prepare ourselves for outdoor excursions in the winter time. If we don’t get any snow we’ll hike in our boots with the trekking poles. The hike will be about two miles. Bring water and a snack. Wear waterproof boots and dress for the weather. Registration is required. You will be asked to specify your weight range when registering; this is to determine what size snowshoe you will need. 
Snowshoeing for Scouts 
Saturday, January 26, at 1:00pm to 3:00pm  Scouts will learn how to prepare for being outdoors in winter as well as how to use snowshoes. We’ll go for a hike in snowshoes, stopping along the way to talk about winter outdoor scenarios and how to prepare for them. If we don’t get any snow we’ll hike in our boots. The hike will be about two miles. Bring water and a snack. Wear waterproof boots and dress for the weather. Registration is required. You will be asked to specify your weight range when registering; this is to determine what size snowshoe you will need. 
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February 1
Family Night: Raccoon Nation 
   Friday, February 1, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm . Join us for a movie and craft night. We will be screening "Raccoon Nation" from the PBS Nature series. This film investigates whether the increasing complexity of our urban/suburban habitat is advancing the brain development of our raccoon neighbors. Registration is required. 
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February 9
Winter Plant Hike 
   Saturday, February 9 at 10:00am to 12:00pm.  Join us as we take a walk through the woods and fields of Jacobsburg in search of winter plants that provide food for birds and other animals as well as a few that can be used in a survival situation. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable hiking shoes. If we have snow we will hike in snowshoes! Registration is required. 

Winter Tracking 
   Saturday, February 9 at 1:00pm to 3:00pm.  Could you tell if a bobcat was in the area? An owl? Join us as we walk through Jacobsburg in search of animal tracks and signs. Participants should dress for the weather and wear comfortable hiking shoes. If we have snow we will walk in snowshoes! Registration is required. 
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February 16
Comedy Night Fundraiser  
   A Comedy Night fundraiser benefiting Slater Family Network will be held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 5 PM at the First United Methodist Church in Bangor.
   They hope that you'll join them for an evening of family-friendly comedy on Saturday, February 16th at 5:00 pm (doors open at 4:00). This is a fundraiser hosted by First United Methodist Church that benefits the Slater Family Network - 100% of ticket sales will go directly to Slater Family Network. Each ticket holder will be entered into our door prize drawing. Light snacks and beverages will also be available. Seating is limited.  For tickets please call the church office at 610-588-4673. Tickets are $15.
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February 23
Birding at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area 
   Saturday, February 23 at 10:00am to 4:00pm.  Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area is one of the premier birding spots in eastern Pennsylvania. Join us for this birding tour of Middle Creek as we enjoy the sights and sounds of Snow Geese, Tundra Swans, and other waterfowl. Cackling Gees and the rare Ross’s Goose have been located among the Snow Geese flocks during previous trips. Bald Eagles and sometimes Golden Eagles have been seen. Please dress for the weather and bring a lunch and binoculars. This is a great opportunity for photographers. Meet at the Middle Creek Visitor Center at 10:00AM. Leaders will stay until dusk to look for Short-eared Owls and listen for American Woodcocks for those who are interested. Registration is required. 
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Slate Belt Senior Center

Slate Belt Senior Center
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
700 American Bangor Road
Bangor,  ph 610-588-1224
  • Hours:  8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
  • For Meal Reservations please call by 10:00 one day before the meal.  Cancellations ASAP.
​              DECEMBER
  • Pool Tables available every morning & Tuesday Thursday & Friday afternoons
  • Computers, Library, cards, puzzles available on a daily basis.
  • Poker, Tuesdays, 9:30 AM
  • Tai Chi, Tuesdays, 12:15 PM
  • Morning with the arts, Wednesdays, 8:00-11:00 AM
  • Exercise, Wednesdays, 10:00 AM
  • Zumba, Thursdays, 10:00 AM

           SPECIAL DEC. EVENTS
  • Farkle, Tuesday, December 4, 9:30 AM
  • Santa Craft, Thursday, Dec. 6, 13, 20, 10:00 AM
  • Reindeer games & Show appreciation for all our volunteers, Friday, December 7, 10:00 AM
  • FOOD DRIVE FOR PUMP, December 10-12
  • Christmas Carols, Hot Chocolate and Ugly Sweater contest, Thursday, December 13, 12:15 PM
  • Baseball, Friday, December 14, 10:00 AM
  • Therapy  Dog, Tues, December 18, 10:00 AM
  • CHRISTMAS PARTY (Pre-registration required) MUSIC WITH BILL REESE Friday, December 21
  • MERRY CHRISTMAS, December 25  CENTER CLOSED
  • Officers Council Meeting, Thursday, December 27, 9:00 AM
  • Events Meeting, Thursday, December 27, 1:00 PM
  • Celebrate the Year in review, Friday, December 28
  • New Years Bingo, December 31, 12:15 PM

Bangor Library New Books
December 6
​Adult Fiction
Indian Killer by Sherman Alexie
Lucky Us by Amy Bloom
The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel by Anthony Horowitz
Tenth of December by George Saunders
Rules of Civility by Amor Towles
Adult Non Fiction
Rebel Prince by Tom Bower
Lies that Chelsea Handler Told Me by Chelsea Handler
Ashley’s War by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
The Vegas Diaries by Holly Madison
Young Adult Fiction
Imadoki! Nowadays. V.5 V. 5 Poppy by Yuu Watase
Angel Rock Leap by Ellen Weisberg
Junior Fiction
Gemma and the Ultimate Standoff by Shana Muldoon Zappa
Easy Fiction
Elijah’s Angel: A Story for Chanukah and Christmas by Michael J. Rosen
Audio Books
When Madeline Was Young by Jane Hamilton
DVD’s
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Flowers in the Attic
The Magdalene Sisters

Blue Mt. Library New Books

Adult Fiction:
Texas Ranger, by James Patterson
Believe Me, by JP Delaney
Shelter In Place, by Nora Roberts
The Other Woman, by Sadie Jones
In His Father's Footsteps, by Danielle Steel
A Double Life, By Flynn Berry
Paradox, by Catherine Coulter
The Late Bloomer's Club, by Louise Miller
How it Happened, by Michael Koryta
Rush, by Lisa Patton
The Hellfire Club, by Jake Tapper
In Her Bones, by Kate Moretti
Not Her Daughter, by Rea Frey
In the Shadow of Alabama, by Judy Reene Singer
How Hard Can It Be?, by Allison Pearson
A Curve in the Road, by Julianne MacLean

Adult Non-fiction:
Educated, by Tara Westover
The Recovering, by Leslie Jamison
The Restless Wave, by John McCain
My Own Words, by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
American Pharoah, by Joe Drape
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