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Domestic Violence
Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley, Inc.
24 Hour HOTLINE: 610-437-3369
Sexual Assault
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Drunk Driving
HOTLINE: 610-437-6111
MADD - 610-770-9559
Child Abuse
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Elder Abuse
HOTLINE: 610-252-9060
Other Victims of Violence
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Crime Victim's Compensation
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Drug & Alcohol Abuse
(610) 923-0394
Crisis Intervention
Telephone
24 Hours: 610-252-9060
Northampton County Drug and Alcohol Division
Telephone:610-559-3270
Bethlehem Recovery Center
(610) 849-2209
Northampton County Mental Health
2801 Emrick Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA
Telephone - 610-829-4840
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With Any of these Issues..........
OPIOD/ DRUG ADDICTION
PA GET HELP NOW
1-800-662-4237
Victim/Witness Assistance
Phone: 610-829-6645
Domestic Violence
Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley, Inc.
24 Hour HOTLINE: 610-437-3369
Sexual Assault
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Drunk Driving
HOTLINE: 610-437-6111
MADD - 610-770-9559
Child Abuse
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Elder Abuse
HOTLINE: 610-252-9060
Other Victims of Violence
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Crime Victim's Compensation
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Drug & Alcohol Abuse
(610) 923-0394
Crisis Intervention
Telephone
24 Hours: 610-252-9060
Northampton County Drug and Alcohol Division
Telephone:610-559-3270
Bethlehem Recovery Center
(610) 849-2209
Northampton County Mental Health
2801 Emrick Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA
Telephone - 610-829-4840
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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 Today's Weather
Flood Watch Alert
From Thursday evening through Friday evening. Strong low pressure will impact the area Thursday night through Friday, resulting in a widespread rainfall of 1.5 to 2.5 inches with locally higher amounts. Given the recent heavy rain and how saturated he ground is, this amount of rain will result in flooding of roadways and areas of poor drainage, as well as the potential for significant river flooding. Travel Alerts.......PENNSYLVANIA
Rudolph Visits Library.....
Local story-teller, Perry Morris, brought Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer to life at the Bangor Public Library Tuesday during story hour. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Local Flu Report.....Local Flu Report
Pennsylvania Department of Health Week Ending December 18
Pen Argyl Boys Basketball.....
The Pen Argyl boys played Catasauqua Monday. More photos at towntopicssports.com
Christmas Eve Services
Many churches in the Slate Belt will hold special Christmas Eve Services. Below is a listing of these churches along with their address and the time(s) of the Christmas Eve Service. Any of them would be happy to have you join them to celebrate Christmas. Current Listings....... Ackermanville UMC 1410 Ackermanville Rd., Bangor - Candlelight Service 7:00 pm Bangor Church of the Nazarene, 150 Bunny Trail, East Bangor - 6:00 pm Bethel Bible Church, Martins Creek, Candlelight Service 7:00 pm Community Presbyterian Church, 1755 S. Delaware Dr., Mt. Bethel 9:30 pm Cross Road Baptist Church, 2nd St., Bangor Candlelight Service 7:00 pm East Bangor United Methodist Church, Central Ave., East Bangor Candlelight Service 7:00 pm Faith Alive Community Church, 10 E. Mechanic St., Wind Gap Candlelight Service 7:00 pm Mt. Bethel Church, 1270 Belvidere Corner Rd., Mt. Bethel, Candlelight Services 5pm and 10 pm Mt. Eaton Church, 7277 Mt. Eaton Rd., Saylorsburg, Candlelight Services 5:00 pm and 11:00 pm Prince of Peace, 2245 Lake Minsi Dr., Bangor, 6:30 pm and 9:30 pm Richmond United Methodist Church, 8538 Delaware Drive, Bangor 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm Slate Belt Nazareth Baptist Church, Wind Gap, Candlelight Service 6:00 pm St. Joseph's Episcopal Church, 1440 Verona Dr., West Bangor 4:00 pm St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 1422 Church Rd., Pen Argyl 1:30 pm, 7:00 pm and 10:15 pm Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 401 Broadway, Bangor Candlelight Services 7 pm and 11pm Portland Masonic Lodge
Portland, PA – Bradley R. Johnson, of Effort, PA, has been elected as Worshipful Master of Portland Lodge #311, F&AM, during the Lodge’s annual election meeting held on December 13. As the elected head of the lodge, he will preside during all of 2018, the lodge’s 163 rd year of organization. He succeeds Patrick J. Howarth, Jr., of Bangor, who installed him in his office. Johnson is a graduate of Pleasant Valley High School and is employed as a tattoo artist at Funhouse Tattooing in Tannersville, PA. He and his wife Jessie are the parents of three children: David, Dexter, and Benjamin. Masonically, Johnson has been a member of Portland Lodge since 2014, and is a member of Ezra Chapter #216, Royal Arch Masons, in Catasauqua. Elected as Senior Warden was Dean A. Constable, of Bangor, with Michael R. Jones, also of Bangor, being elected as Junior Warden. Walter C.Emery, of Portland, and Stephen M. Ahner, of Bangor, were re-elected as Treasurer and Secretary respectively. Re-elected as Trustees were: John M. Bach of Mt. Bethel, and Jody C. Pysher and Craig Hughes of Bangor. Carl J. Palmeri, II, of Roseto, was re-elected as Representative to the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, with Gilbert F. Walter, of Stroudsburg, re-elected asSubstitute Representative. All officers will begin their terms on St. John’s Day, December 27 th . The Lodge’s Mason of the Year Award was presented to Stephen M. Ahner for his continuing outstanding service to the lodge as Worshipful Master, Secretary, and Instructor. Portland Lodge takes an active part in the Slate Belt community, sponsoring the annual Masonic Motorama at the Plainfield Farmers Grove, which this year donated funds to the Mission of Love Food Pantry in Bangor and the PUMP Food Pantry in Portland. In addition, Portland Lodge sponsors the Slate Belt Toys for Tots event, which collected 17 boxes of toys this year on November 24th at the Plainfield Township Fire Hall on Sullivan Trail in Wind Gap. The lodge also continues its tradition of remembering the widows of deceased members with poinsettias each Christmas season. In addition, Portland Lodge makes donations to local Eagle Scout projects and presents scholarship awards to graduating seniors at Bangor Area High School. Not surprisingly, Freemasonry has been called “the world’s greatest philanthropy” for its contributions to charitable causes. The Lodge’s annual St. John’s Day Dinner will be held on Saturday evening, January 5, 2019, at the Broadway Pub, on the corner of Broadway and 1st Street in Bangor. All members of the Lodge and their guests are invited to attend; there will be a charge for guests but no charge for members. RSVP should be made to Stephen Ahner. With approximately 250 members, Portland Lodge is the oldest of eight lodges in the 50th Masonic District, comprising Monroe County and northern Northampton County, and is one of over 475 lodges in Pennsylvania. Portland Lodge’s first stated meeting of 2019 will be held on Thursday, January 10, at 7:30 pm, when the appointed officers and monthly programs for the year will be announced. Following the lodge meeting, the annual meeting of the Masonic Hall Association will be held. News Shorts.........
"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. December 19 Regular EventsBingo - Bushkill Fire Co. Doors 5pm. Bingo 7pm.
Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 & 6-8pm Bangor Public Library - Open 1-8 Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show Gym Nite - 6-8pm, Faith Christian School, Roseto. 610-588-6929 Story Time - Preschool children. Blue Mt. Community Library, Pen Argyl, 10:30am Bangor Yard Waste - Dump in container at Bangor Park, 8-2 UMBT Planning Commission - Township Building, 7:30pm 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 CALENDARSpecial 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. Entertainment This Week
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 19President Clinton impeached 1998 After nearly 14 hours of debate, the House of Representatives approves two articles of impeachment against President Bill Clinton, charging him with lying under oath to a federal grand jury and obstructing justice. Clinton, the second president in American history to be impeached, vowed to finish his term. In November 1995, Clinton began an affair with Monica Lewinsky, a 21-year-old unpaid intern. Over the course of a year and a half, the president and Lewinsky had nearly a dozen sexual encounters in the White House. In April 1996, Lewinsky was transferred to the Pentagon. That summer, she first confided in Pentagon co-worker Linda Tripp about her sexual relationship with the president. In 1997, with the relationship over, Tripp began secretly to record conversations with Lewinsky, in which Lewinsky gave Tripp details about the affair. In December, lawyers for Paula Jones, who was suing the president on sexual harassment charges, subpoenaed Lewinsky. In January 1998, allegedly under the recommendation of the president, Lewinsky filed an affidavit in which she denied ever having had a sexual relationship with him. Five days later, Tripp contacted the office of Kenneth Starr, the Whitewater independent counsel, to talk about Lewinsky and the tapes she made of their conversations. Tripp, wired by FBI agents working with Starr, met with Lewinsky again, and on January 16, Lewinsky was taken by FBI agents and U.S. attorneys to a hotel room where she was questioned and offered immunity if she cooperated with the prosecution. A few days later, the story broke, and Clinton publicly denied the allegations, saying, “I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Ms. Lewinsky.” Eagle Cam......
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.
Recent Stories of Slate Belt Interest.......
(Click "+" to Open, click "-" to close) FUNDING FOR LAKE MINSI, BEAR SWAMP PARK
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%
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.
It's Getting Chilli
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 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. 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. 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
Service of Lessons and Carols
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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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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 BooksAdult 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 Vertical Divider
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