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Bangor's Saber Singleton (11) splits two defenders to score a lay up during the Slaters' 77-40 win over Palisades in the home-opener Saturday afternoon. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Pen Argyl held its annual music concert Saturday night at Wind Gap Middle School. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
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Columbia Fire Co. of Roseto held its annual breakfast with Santa Satuday morning. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography 
This boys practices free throws prior to the start of the Bangor Elks annual Hoop Shoot held Saturday afternoon at Washington Elementary School. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Gym & Pool Coming to Slate Belt Y
Allentown, PA, December 19, 2017 – After many years of discussion, the Slate Belt YMCA in Pen Argyl is proud to announce the latest steps in its expansion plans with the receipt of funding for construction of a natatorium and gymnasium at its 315 Pennsylvania Ave. facility. “This is an exciting moment for our community,” said Greater Valley YMCA President/CEO David Fagerstrom. “We’re looking forward to the fitness opportunities this will provide for our members, as well as the relationships we look to build with the Bangor and Pen Argyl Area school districts, whose swim teams may train and compete in the pool.” The funding, which amounts to $250,000 annually for 20 years, became available through passage by the state Legislature of House Bill 271, which expands gambling in Pennsylvania. The legislation, also known as Act 42 of 2017, supports fee payments casinos make to local communities through the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act’s Local Share Account. “The funding is generated solely by the Mount Airy Casino in Mount Pocono, so no taxpayer dollars are directly used in supporting these grants,” said state Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Bushkill Township), in whose district the YMCA sits. “I sat in on discussions about the swimming pool and gymnasium 15 years ago as a member of then-state Rep. Craig Dally’s staff. I also remember him telling me how his father John Dally talked about this plan in the late 1970s when he was mayor of Pen Argyl, Hahn added. “It took a while and a great deal of persistence, but I’m glad to see this project come to fruition as the premier community resource in the entire Slate Belt.” Easy Christmas Breakfast 
This French toast is super simple, super easy and basically fool-proof. Best of all, this can be made the night before. No wait, scratch that, this is meant to be made the night before. Sure, you can make it a couple of hours in advance but you really want to give it a full night so that your bread slices can soak up all that goodness.
When you’re ready to serve, go ahead and pour on that epic maple glaze. It replaces the need for syrup, and in my opinion, just makes it 100000x better. EASIEST OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST BAKE YIELD: 8 SERVINGS PREP TIME: 2 HOURS, 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 35 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 2 HOURS, 45 MINUTES You can easily prep this the night before in only 10 min. Then just pop it in the oven right before serving. So easy! INGREDIENTS: 3 small French baguettes, ends trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 1/2 cups milk 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar FOR THE MAPLE GLAZE 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or more, to taste DIRECTIONS:
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Wednesday Evening Painting Workshop
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg “Painting Alla Prima” (all at one go) Instructor John McAllister December 20 6:30-8:30pm All painting mediums welcome, watercolor, tempera, acrylic, oil, whatever you are comfortable with. Bring your own materials and instructor John McAllister will help you with composition, color, value and basis techniques. The focus of the workshop is to complete or nearly complete a painting in one 2 hour sitting. Tuition: $10.00 December 20 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 CALENDARChristmas Eve Church Services
BHS Band Winter Concert Bangor Area High School bands will winter concert will be held on Thursday December 21 at 7:30pm in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater at Bangor Area High School. The Concert and Symphonic Bands will each present their own portion of the concert. At the conclusion of the program, both groups will unite on stage for a grand finale complete with a Christmas Carol sing-along and our annual performance of Sleigh Ride conducted by a jolly special guest. Please join us on December 21 to share in the holiday joy! For more information visit: bahsbands.weebly.com Winter Solstice Sunrise Observance
COMING THIS THURDSAY! There will be a Winter Solstice Sunrise Observance at Columcille on Thursday, December 21st at 7:00 a.m. (someone will be there by 6:45 am). Gather on Signal Hill to welcome back the light. Join us for this special event to honor the return of the sun with this wonderful community. Everyone at Columcille looks forward to seeing you there. Entertainment This Week
Oil Painting Class
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg Instructor John McAllister 6:30-8:30pm This ongoing workshop focuses on the individual, helping them to develop their own personal style and technique working with the oil medium. Learn how to develop your painting by understanding drawing and composition, light and shadow, color, preparation of materials and the application of paint. Working at your own pace, you pick the subject while the instructor guides you through the painting process. MATERIALS LIST Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75 THIS DAY IN HISTORY - December 20Elvis Presley is drafted 1957 On this day in 1957, while spending the Christmas holidays at Graceland, his newly purchased Tennessee mansion, rock-and-roll star Elvis Presley receives his draft notice for the United States Army. With a suggestive style–one writer called him “Elvis the Pelvis”–a hit movie, Love Me Tender, and a string of gold records including “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Hound Dog” and “Don’t Be Cruel,” Presley had become a national icon, and the world’s first bona fide rock-and-roll star, by the end of 1956. As the Beatles’ John Lennon once famously remarked: “Before Elvis, there was nothing.” The following year, at the peak of his career, Presley received his draft notice for a two-year stint in the army. Fans sent tens of thousands of letters to the army asking for him to be spared, but Elvis would have none of it. He received one deferment–during which he finished working on his movie King Creole–before being sworn in as an army private in Memphis on March 24, 1958. After six months of basic training–including an emergency leave to see his beloved mother, Gladys, before she died in August 1958–Presley sailed to Europe on the USS General Randall. For the next 18 months, he served in Company D, 32nd Tank Battalion, 3rd Armor Corps in Friedberg, Germany, where he attained the rank of sergeant. For the rest of his service, he shared an off-base residence with his father, grandmother and some Memphis friends. After working during the day, Presley returned home at night to host frequent parties and impromptu jam sessions. At one of these, an army buddy of Presley’s introduced him to 14-year-old Priscilla Beaulieu, whom Elvis would marry some years later. Meanwhile, Presley’s manager, Colonel Tom Parker, continued to release singles recorded before his departure, keeping the money rolling in and his most famous client fresh in the public’s mind. Widely praised for not seeking to avoid the draft or serve domestically, Presley was seen as a model for all young Americans. After he got his polio shot from an army doctor on national TV, vaccine rates among the American population shot from 2 percent to 85 percent by the time of his discharge on March 2, 1960.
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Musical Instrument Collection Drive The BAHS Alumni Association is running a drive to collect used musical instruments to be donated to Bangor’s elementary band program. The instruments will be used as loaners for students who cannot afford to buy or rent them. They will take them regardless of their condition. If you have a musical instrument that is gathering dust, and you want to make a difference in a child’s life, call 610-588-5198. We will pick them up or tell you where you can drop them off. Let’s keep the music coming!
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December 19
Drawing Workshop
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
6:30-8:30pm
Never taken a drawing class before? Feel rusty or simply lack confidence? This class is for you. Beginning with a simple contour, you will use line to discover a variety of shapes and forms from a still life to the human figure. The foundational and formal aspects of sketching and drawing will be demonstrated. Explore the steps in drawing from an idea to a sketch to a completed drawing.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
6:30-8:30pm
Never taken a drawing class before? Feel rusty or simply lack confidence? This class is for you. Beginning with a simple contour, you will use line to discover a variety of shapes and forms from a still life to the human figure. The foundational and formal aspects of sketching and drawing will be demonstrated. Explore the steps in drawing from an idea to a sketch to a completed drawing.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75
December 20
Wednesday Evening Painting Workshop
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
“Painting Alla Prima” (all at one go)
Instructor John McAllister
6:30-8:30pm
All painting mediums welcome, watercolor, tempera, acrylic, oil, whatever you are comfortable with. Bring your own materials and instructor John McAllister will help you with composition, color, value and basis techniques. The focus of the workshop is to complete or nearly complete a painting in one 2 hour sitting.
Tuition: $10.00
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
“Painting Alla Prima” (all at one go)
Instructor John McAllister
6:30-8:30pm
All painting mediums welcome, watercolor, tempera, acrylic, oil, whatever you are comfortable with. Bring your own materials and instructor John McAllister will help you with composition, color, value and basis techniques. The focus of the workshop is to complete or nearly complete a painting in one 2 hour sitting.
Tuition: $10.00
December 21
BHS Band Winter Concert
Bangor Area High School bands will winter concert will be held on Thursday December 21 at 7:30pm in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater at Bangor Area High School. The Concert and Symphonic Bands will each present their own portion of the concert. At the conclusion of the program, both groups will unite on stage for a grand finale complete with a Christmas Carol sing-along and our annual performance of Sleigh Ride conducted by a jolly special guest. Please join us on December15 to share in the holiday joy!
For more information visit: bahsbands.weebly.com
Bangor Area High School bands will winter concert will be held on Thursday December 21 at 7:30pm in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater at Bangor Area High School. The Concert and Symphonic Bands will each present their own portion of the concert. At the conclusion of the program, both groups will unite on stage for a grand finale complete with a Christmas Carol sing-along and our annual performance of Sleigh Ride conducted by a jolly special guest. Please join us on December15 to share in the holiday joy!
For more information visit: bahsbands.weebly.com
Oil Painting Class
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
Instructor John McAllister
6:30-8:30pm
This ongoing workshop focuses on the individual, helping them to develop their own personal style and technique working with the oil medium. Learn how to develop your painting by understanding drawing and composition, light and shadow, color, preparation of materials and the application of paint. Working at your own pace, you pick the subject while the instructor guides you through the painting process.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75
Winter Solstice Celebration
There will be a Winter Solstice Sunrise Observance at Columcille on Thursday, December 21st at 7:00 a.m. (someone will be there by 6:45 am).
Gather on Signal Hill to welcome back the light. Join us for this special event to honor the return of the sun with this wonderful community.
Everyone at Columcille looks forward to seeing you there.
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
Instructor John McAllister
6:30-8:30pm
This ongoing workshop focuses on the individual, helping them to develop their own personal style and technique working with the oil medium. Learn how to develop your painting by understanding drawing and composition, light and shadow, color, preparation of materials and the application of paint. Working at your own pace, you pick the subject while the instructor guides you through the painting process.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75
Winter Solstice Celebration
There will be a Winter Solstice Sunrise Observance at Columcille on Thursday, December 21st at 7:00 a.m. (someone will be there by 6:45 am).
Gather on Signal Hill to welcome back the light. Join us for this special event to honor the return of the sun with this wonderful community.
Everyone at Columcille looks forward to seeing you there.
December 22
PAHS to Hold "Senior Day"
The Class of 2020 at Pen Argyl Area High School will hold a "Senior Day" on Friday, December 22, 2017 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Doors will open at 8:15.
Enjoy listening to the sounds of the chorus and jazz band. We will be serving a continental breakfast and lunch will be provided for all attendees. Other activities include quoits, tours of the building, technology lessons, and Bingo! This event is open to all senior citizens of the
Pen Argyl Area School District.
Space is limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible. All reservations must be made no later than December 15 by calling 610-863-1293 Ext. 1.
The Class of 2020 at Pen Argyl Area High School will hold a "Senior Day" on Friday, December 22, 2017 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Doors will open at 8:15.
Enjoy listening to the sounds of the chorus and jazz band. We will be serving a continental breakfast and lunch will be provided for all attendees. Other activities include quoits, tours of the building, technology lessons, and Bingo! This event is open to all senior citizens of the
Pen Argyl Area School District.
Space is limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible. All reservations must be made no later than December 15 by calling 610-863-1293 Ext. 1.
December 24
Christmas Cantata
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will present a Christmas Cantata, "Let There Be Christmas" (by Joseph Martin) at the 9:15 a.m.worship service on Sunday, December 24th. At 7:00 p.m. there will be a traditional service of Carols and Candlelighting. Please join us for this Christmas Eve day of songs of praise. 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.
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will present a Christmas Cantata, "Let There Be Christmas" (by Joseph Martin) at the 9:15 a.m.worship service on Sunday, December 24th. At 7:00 p.m. there will be a traditional service of Carols and Candlelighting. Please join us for this Christmas Eve day of songs of praise. 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.
December 26
Drawing Workshop
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
6:30-8:30pm
Never taken a drawing class before? Feel rusty or simply lack confidence? This class is for you. Beginning with a simple contour, you will use line to discover a variety of shapes and forms from a still life to the human figure. The foundational and formal aspects of sketching and drawing will be demonstrated. Explore the steps in drawing from an idea to a sketch to a completed drawing.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
6:30-8:30pm
Never taken a drawing class before? Feel rusty or simply lack confidence? This class is for you. Beginning with a simple contour, you will use line to discover a variety of shapes and forms from a still life to the human figure. The foundational and formal aspects of sketching and drawing will be demonstrated. Explore the steps in drawing from an idea to a sketch to a completed drawing.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75
December 27
Wednesday Evening Painting Workshop
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
“Painting Alla Prima” (all at one go)
Instructor John McAllister
6:30-8:30pm
All painting mediums welcome, watercolor, tempera, acrylic, oil, whatever you are comfortable with. Bring your own materials and instructor John McAllister will help you with composition, color, value and basis techniques. The focus of the workshop is to complete or nearly complete a painting in one 2 hour sitting.
Tuition: $10.00
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
“Painting Alla Prima” (all at one go)
Instructor John McAllister
6:30-8:30pm
All painting mediums welcome, watercolor, tempera, acrylic, oil, whatever you are comfortable with. Bring your own materials and instructor John McAllister will help you with composition, color, value and basis techniques. The focus of the workshop is to complete or nearly complete a painting in one 2 hour sitting.
Tuition: $10.00
December 28
Oil Painting Class
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
Instructor John McAllister
6:30-8:30pm
This ongoing workshop focuses on the individual, helping them to develop their own personal style and technique working with the oil medium. Learn how to develop your painting by understanding drawing and composition, light and shadow, color, preparation of materials and the application of paint. Working at your own pace, you pick the subject while the instructor guides you through the painting process.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
Instructor John McAllister
6:30-8:30pm
This ongoing workshop focuses on the individual, helping them to develop their own personal style and technique working with the oil medium. Learn how to develop your painting by understanding drawing and composition, light and shadow, color, preparation of materials and the application of paint. Working at your own pace, you pick the subject while the instructor guides you through the painting process.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75
December 30
Basketball Clinic
The Pen Argyl Lady Knights will be hosting a basketball clinic on Dec 30 at Wind Gap Middle School- 9-11AM- open to all girls and boys grades 3-6. Cost will be $15. Hope to see you there! #TraditionStartsNow
The Pen Argyl Lady Knights will be hosting a basketball clinic on Dec 30 at Wind Gap Middle School- 9-11AM- open to all girls and boys grades 3-6. Cost will be $15. Hope to see you there! #TraditionStartsNow
January 1
First Day Hikes!
Monday, January 1, 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
Get out and get hiking at Jacobsburg on the first day of 2018! Join center educator Lauren Forster for a two-mile interpretive hike on moderate terrain. We will explore the old growth forest of Henrys Woods and wildlife along the Homestead Trail. You may choose from one of two hikes starting at 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM. Meet at the flag pole in front of the visitor center at 400 Belfast Road. Bring comfortable hiking shoes, a water bottle, and wear layers. Registration is required.
Monday, January 1, 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
Get out and get hiking at Jacobsburg on the first day of 2018! Join center educator Lauren Forster for a two-mile interpretive hike on moderate terrain. We will explore the old growth forest of Henrys Woods and wildlife along the Homestead Trail. You may choose from one of two hikes starting at 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM. Meet at the flag pole in front of the visitor center at 400 Belfast Road. Bring comfortable hiking shoes, a water bottle, and wear layers. Registration is required.
January 3
Slate Belt Animal Advocacy Meeting
The Slate Belt Advocacy Group mothly meeting will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from 7 to 8 pm. They will meet at Second Ward Fire Company, 517 S. Northampton St., Bangor.
The Slate Belt Advocacy Group mothly meeting will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from 7 to 8 pm. They will meet at Second Ward Fire Company, 517 S. Northampton St., Bangor.
January 5
Attention Veterans
In 2018, Dominick Nati, an Army Air Corp pilot who has flown missions out of Fort Indiantown Gap, will be visiting Rep. Joe Emrick's Nazareth district office the first Monday of every month to discuss veterans’ issues with the men and women who serve or have served our country.
Since my district offices will be closed the first Monday in January (New Year’s Day), Dominick will be stopping by the Nazareth office on Friday, Jan. 5 from 10 am to 2 pm. If you wish to meet with him, please call (570) 897-0401 or (610) 746-5090 to schedule an appointment.
My Nazareth office is located in the borough office building at 134 S. Main St.
In 2018, Dominick Nati, an Army Air Corp pilot who has flown missions out of Fort Indiantown Gap, will be visiting Rep. Joe Emrick's Nazareth district office the first Monday of every month to discuss veterans’ issues with the men and women who serve or have served our country.
Since my district offices will be closed the first Monday in January (New Year’s Day), Dominick will be stopping by the Nazareth office on Friday, Jan. 5 from 10 am to 2 pm. If you wish to meet with him, please call (570) 897-0401 or (610) 746-5090 to schedule an appointment.
My Nazareth office is located in the borough office building at 134 S. Main St.
January 7
Pastie Sale
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church at 136 W. Central Ave., East Bangor, PA will hold a pastie sale. The selections include beef w/wo onions and broccoli-cheese w/wo onions. The cost is $5.50. To order, call Lois at 610-588-1745 by Sunday, January 7th. Pasties must be picked up at the church on Tuesday, January 9th, at 3:30 p.m.
Free Dinner
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes you to a FREE Dinner on Sunday, January 7th, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. Questions? call 610-588-4453 or visit http://ebumc.org/.
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church at 136 W. Central Ave., East Bangor, PA will hold a pastie sale. The selections include beef w/wo onions and broccoli-cheese w/wo onions. The cost is $5.50. To order, call Lois at 610-588-1745 by Sunday, January 7th. Pasties must be picked up at the church on Tuesday, January 9th, at 3:30 p.m.
Free Dinner
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes you to a FREE Dinner on Sunday, January 7th, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. Questions? call 610-588-4453 or visit http://ebumc.org/.
January 8
Free RN/LPN Reactivation/Review Info Sessions at NCC
Free information sessions will be held at Northampton Community College for nursing professionals with an inactive or international license who would like to re-enter the workforce. Programs will ensure those interested in returning to practice will have everything they require to begin the classes in January 2018. For more information and to register for a session, please visit www.northampton.edu/HealthcareCourses. For questions, please call 610-332-6585.
Tuesday, December 5, at the Fowler Family Southside Center in Bethlehem, Room 505, 6 p.m.
Thursday, December 7, at the Monroe Campus in Tannersville, Room 011 Kapp Hall, 6 p.m.
Monday, January 8, at the Fowler Family Southside Center in Bethlehem, Room 505, 7 p.m.
Free information sessions will be held at Northampton Community College for nursing professionals with an inactive or international license who would like to re-enter the workforce. Programs will ensure those interested in returning to practice will have everything they require to begin the classes in January 2018. For more information and to register for a session, please visit www.northampton.edu/HealthcareCourses. For questions, please call 610-332-6585.
Tuesday, December 5, at the Fowler Family Southside Center in Bethlehem, Room 505, 6 p.m.
Thursday, December 7, at the Monroe Campus in Tannersville, Room 011 Kapp Hall, 6 p.m.
Monday, January 8, at the Fowler Family Southside Center in Bethlehem, Room 505, 7 p.m.
January 10
Life Coaching & Art Journaling Series
The arrival of the New Year is often accompanied by New resolve, New direction, New plans and sometimes a New lease on life. A Clean Slate, the Slate Belt’s Addiction Recovery Center, looks to the New Year as a time to offer New Opportunity! Two programs will begin in January that interface the arts with life skills, introspection and personal development.
Beginning January 10th, A Clean Slate will once again partner with Bloom Creative Studios to offer a six week Life Coaching and Art Journaling series. The series has been extremely well received and spaces will fill up. The sessions are designed to help individuals move beyond the challenges that keep them stuck, and chart a course toward reaching their dreams. Classes will be held from 10am – 12:30pm and from 6 – 8:30pm
The arrival of the New Year is often accompanied by New resolve, New direction, New plans and sometimes a New lease on life. A Clean Slate, the Slate Belt’s Addiction Recovery Center, looks to the New Year as a time to offer New Opportunity! Two programs will begin in January that interface the arts with life skills, introspection and personal development.
Beginning January 10th, A Clean Slate will once again partner with Bloom Creative Studios to offer a six week Life Coaching and Art Journaling series. The series has been extremely well received and spaces will fill up. The sessions are designed to help individuals move beyond the challenges that keep them stuck, and chart a course toward reaching their dreams. Classes will be held from 10am – 12:30pm and from 6 – 8:30pm
January 13
Winter Bird Walk
Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 12 PM - 2 PM
Waste Management's Grand Central Environmental Education Center, 891 Grand Central Road, Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania 18072.
Join us as we will walk the Education Center property and the roads throughout the landfill (after hours!) to view beautiful winter birds. Last year, we spotted the Icelandic Gull! We will meet at the Education Center at 12pm and walk from there. Please dress for the weather and bring binoculars or cameras. Any change in plans for the event will be noted on here. Jacobsburg State Park will be partnering with us! Our friend Rick Wiltraut will be leading the way! For questions, please contact WM's Adrienne Fors, afors1@wm.com
Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 12 PM - 2 PM
Waste Management's Grand Central Environmental Education Center, 891 Grand Central Road, Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania 18072.
Join us as we will walk the Education Center property and the roads throughout the landfill (after hours!) to view beautiful winter birds. Last year, we spotted the Icelandic Gull! We will meet at the Education Center at 12pm and walk from there. Please dress for the weather and bring binoculars or cameras. Any change in plans for the event will be noted on here. Jacobsburg State Park will be partnering with us! Our friend Rick Wiltraut will be leading the way! For questions, please contact WM's Adrienne Fors, afors1@wm.com
January 18
Creative Drama Workshop
On January 18th, A Clean Slate will launch a brand new Creative Drama Workshop series offering participants to creatively approach the New Year with an opportunity for reflection, exploration and gratitude. The series will run 4 weeks and will begin on Thursday 01/18/2018 from 7pm. – 9pm. The workshops will explore the themes, motifs and symbols of the play “A Wrinkle In Time” by Madeleine L’Engle. No acting experience necessary, just a willingness to jump in and have fun. Sign-ups will be taken up until January 8th.
All of these classes are free, open to the public (16 years or older). For more information or to reserve your space in either of these offerings, contact info@acleanslatebangor.org or call (610)452-9348
On January 18th, A Clean Slate will launch a brand new Creative Drama Workshop series offering participants to creatively approach the New Year with an opportunity for reflection, exploration and gratitude. The series will run 4 weeks and will begin on Thursday 01/18/2018 from 7pm. – 9pm. The workshops will explore the themes, motifs and symbols of the play “A Wrinkle In Time” by Madeleine L’Engle. No acting experience necessary, just a willingness to jump in and have fun. Sign-ups will be taken up until January 8th.
All of these classes are free, open to the public (16 years or older). For more information or to reserve your space in either of these offerings, contact info@acleanslatebangor.org or call (610)452-9348
January 19
Family Film Night
Friday, January 19, 6:30-8:00 PM
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
Bring your family for a craft and movie night! This month we’ll be screening “Beavers”, a movie that follows the life of a beaver family as they construct a new home for themselves. Craft time starts at 6:30 PM and the movie starts promptly at 7:00 PM. Registration is required.
Friday, January 19, 6:30-8:00 PM
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
Bring your family for a craft and movie night! This month we’ll be screening “Beavers”, a movie that follows the life of a beaver family as they construct a new home for themselves. Craft time starts at 6:30 PM and the movie starts promptly at 7:00 PM. Registration is required.
January 20
PA Trappers Fur Auction
On January 20th, 2018, the Pennsylvania Trappers Association District 10 Live Bid Fur Auction at Stockertown Rod & Gun Club (205 Le Fevre Rd. Stockertown, PA 18083),. Doors open at 8am, and auction starts at 9am. Pennsylvania Trappers Association membership and furtaker's license required. For more information, contact: Bob Counterman 610-759-9203.
History of Snowshoeing
Saturday, January 20, 10:00-11:30 AM
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
Learn how to snowshoe while learning the history of these helpful winter tools. If we don’t get any snow, we’ll focus on using trekking poles and 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.
Outdoor Preparedness for Scouts
Saturday, January 20, 1:00-2:30 PM
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
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 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.
8th Annual Snow Ball Dinner Dance
Families First will present their 8th Annual Benefit Snow Ball Dinner Dance on Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. The dance will be held at the Weona Park Recreation Center in Pen Argyl. Dinner will be provided by Just in Thyme and the music will be DJ Joe Franzo & Karaoke. There will be basket raffles and door prizes. The event is BYOB. Please dress casual. Tickets are $25.00 per person in advance and $30.00 at the door. You can purchase tickets by contacting Spring Shank - Pen Argyl High School, Kate Marsteller – Wind Gap Middle School, or Kelly Thomas – Plainfield Elementary. For more information contact: Frank Jones – 610-863-9095 Ext. 1387 or jones.frank@penargylsd.org. All proceeds will help support Families First free programs.
On January 20th, 2018, the Pennsylvania Trappers Association District 10 Live Bid Fur Auction at Stockertown Rod & Gun Club (205 Le Fevre Rd. Stockertown, PA 18083),. Doors open at 8am, and auction starts at 9am. Pennsylvania Trappers Association membership and furtaker's license required. For more information, contact: Bob Counterman 610-759-9203.
History of Snowshoeing
Saturday, January 20, 10:00-11:30 AM
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
Learn how to snowshoe while learning the history of these helpful winter tools. If we don’t get any snow, we’ll focus on using trekking poles and 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.
Outdoor Preparedness for Scouts
Saturday, January 20, 1:00-2:30 PM
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
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 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.
8th Annual Snow Ball Dinner Dance
Families First will present their 8th Annual Benefit Snow Ball Dinner Dance on Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. The dance will be held at the Weona Park Recreation Center in Pen Argyl. Dinner will be provided by Just in Thyme and the music will be DJ Joe Franzo & Karaoke. There will be basket raffles and door prizes. The event is BYOB. Please dress casual. Tickets are $25.00 per person in advance and $30.00 at the door. You can purchase tickets by contacting Spring Shank - Pen Argyl High School, Kate Marsteller – Wind Gap Middle School, or Kelly Thomas – Plainfield Elementary. For more information contact: Frank Jones – 610-863-9095 Ext. 1387 or jones.frank@penargylsd.org. All proceeds will help support Families First free programs.
January 27
Irish Tin Whistle Workshop
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania - Celtic Cultural Alliance announces an Irish Tin Whistle workshop on January 27, 2018, as part of its continuing mission to promote and preserve the Celtic culture through arts, music, literature, dance, and history programs.
Our Irish whistle workshop with instructor Chris Finnegan, will teach the basics of how to play traditional tunes on a D tin whistle to students over age 14. Students will learn the basic fingering and how to get a good sound from the instrument. Simple music will also be introduced. Students should bring their own whistle, and Walton's is the recommended brand. It can be purchased from Donegal Square, 532 Main St., Bethlehem.
Chris Finnegan is an Uilleann Piper and Whistle player from Old Bridge, New Jersey. He has performed extensively in the United States and Ireland and holds the distinction of being the Piper to the Regimental Headquarters Staff of the “Fighting 69th” (1st Battalion, 69th Infantry, New York Army National Guard). In addition to the Uilleann Pipes, Chris also plays the Double Bass, Guitar, and Great Highland Bagpipes. Chris performs regularly as a solo musician, in duos and with the Irish Music groups Blackwater and Ballycastle.
The class will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Life in Christ, 51 E. Hillmond St., Bethlehem. The cost is $30, and information and registration can be found at http://www.celticfest.org/irish_tin_whistle_workshop.
For more information on the Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival and other Celtic Cultural Alliance events, visit the organization’s website at www.celticfest.org.
Eagle Watch
Saturday, January 27, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
Join center educator Rick Wiltraut for this trip into the scenic Delaware River National Recreation Area in search of wintering Bald Eagles. Other possibilities include the rare Golden Eagle, Common Goldeneyes, Pileated Woodpeckers and many other winter bird species. This is a great opportunity for photographers. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable water-proof shoes and bring binoculars and lunch. There will be a stop for snacks and hot beverages along the way. Registration is required.
Irish Tin Whistle Workshop
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania - Celtic Cultural Alliance announces an Irish Tin Whistle workshop on January 27, 2018, as part of its continuing mission to promote and preserve the Celtic culture through arts, music, literature, dance, and history programs.
Our Irish whistle workshop with instructor Chris Finnegan, will teach the basics of how to play traditional tunes on a D tin whistle to students over age 14. Students will learn the basic fingering and how to get a good sound from the instrument. Simple music will also be introduced. Students should bring their own whistle, and Walton's is the recommended brand. It can be purchased from Donegal Square, 532 Main St., Bethlehem.
Chris Finnegan is an Uilleann Piper and Whistle player from Old Bridge, New Jersey. He has performed extensively in the United States and Ireland and holds the distinction of being the Piper to the Regimental Headquarters Staff of the “Fighting 69th” (1st Battalion, 69th Infantry, New York Army National Guard). In addition to the Uilleann Pipes, Chris also plays the Double Bass, Guitar, and Great Highland Bagpipes. Chris performs regularly as a solo musician, in duos and with the Irish Music groups Blackwater and Ballycastle.
The class will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Life in Christ, 51 E. Hillmond St., Bethlehem. The cost is $30, and information and registration can be found at http://www.celticfest.org/irish_tin_whistle_workshop.
For more information on the Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival and other Celtic Cultural Alliance events, visit the organization’s website at www.celticfest.org.
Eagle Watch
Saturday, January 27, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
Join center educator Rick Wiltraut for this trip into the scenic Delaware River National Recreation Area in search of wintering Bald Eagles. Other possibilities include the rare Golden Eagle, Common Goldeneyes, Pileated Woodpeckers and many other winter bird species. This is a great opportunity for photographers. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable water-proof shoes and bring binoculars and lunch. There will be a stop for snacks and hot beverages along the way. Registration is required.
Slate Belt Senior Center
Slate Belt Senior Center
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
700 American Bangor Road
Bangor, ph 610-588-1224
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 must be done as soon as possible. Lunch is served at 11:30 AM.
- Pool Tables available every morning and most afternoons TV, Library, computers, puzzles.
- Quoits can be played anytime nothing is scheduled for floor space
DECEMBER
- Thursday, December 14th 12:15 PM
- Baseball, Friday, December 15th, 10:00 AM, Christmas Bingo
- Deja the Therapy Dog, Tuesday, December 19th, 10:00 AM
- Christmas Games, Build a snowman, Thursday, December 21, 10:00 AM
- CHRISTMAS PARTY(Pre-registration required) MUSIC WITH BILL REESE
- CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY, DECEMBER 25
- Left over Cookie and Fruitcake Day (bring all you want to get rid of) Officers Council Meeting, Thursday, December 28, 9:00 AM
- Events Meeting, Thursday, December 28th, 1:00 PM
- NEW YEAR'S MEAL, Friday, December 29
- Fruitcake Day (bring all you want to get rid of)
- Officers Council Meeting, Thursday, December 28, 9:00 AM
JANUARY 2018
Porker, Mon-Friday, 9:30-11:00 AM
Zumba Gold, Tuesdays, 10:00 AM
Arthritis Class, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 23,30
and Thursday, Jan. 11, 18, , 12:15 PM.
Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 9:00-11:00 AM
Exercise, Wednesdays 10:00 AM
Afternoon with the Arts, Thursdays, 12:15 PM
Win Bowling League, Thursdays, 9:30 AM
2 Massage, Thursdays, Jan 4, 18, 12:15 PM
Pool Tables available every morning and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday afternoons
Library, Computers, TV, Puzzles & Cards daily
Hours: 8:00 PM-3:30 PM
For Meal Reservations call 610-588-1224 by 10:00 AM one day prior. Cancellations as soon as possible. Lunch at 11:30
January Events
CLOSED MONDAY JANUARY 1-HAPPY NEW YEAR
Hot Chocolate in the morning, Tuesday, January 2
Bean Bags and Quoits, Friday, January 5, 10:00 AM
AARP Meeting, Monday, January 8, 1:30 PM
Sundae's on Friday, Friday, January 12, 12:15 PM
CLOSED, MONDAY, JANUARY 15, MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
Baseball and Popcorn Day, Friday, January 19, 10:00 AM
Council Meeting, Thursday, January 25, 9:00 AM
Winter Blues Bingo, Friday, January, 26, 9:30 AM
ENTERTAINER, DEBI WAHI Friday, January 26, 12:15 PM
Porker, Mon-Friday, 9:30-11:00 AM
Zumba Gold, Tuesdays, 10:00 AM
Arthritis Class, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 23,30
and Thursday, Jan. 11, 18, , 12:15 PM.
Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 9:00-11:00 AM
Exercise, Wednesdays 10:00 AM
Afternoon with the Arts, Thursdays, 12:15 PM
Win Bowling League, Thursdays, 9:30 AM
2 Massage, Thursdays, Jan 4, 18, 12:15 PM
Pool Tables available every morning and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday afternoons
Library, Computers, TV, Puzzles & Cards daily
Hours: 8:00 PM-3:30 PM
For Meal Reservations call 610-588-1224 by 10:00 AM one day prior. Cancellations as soon as possible. Lunch at 11:30
January Events
CLOSED MONDAY JANUARY 1-HAPPY NEW YEAR
Hot Chocolate in the morning, Tuesday, January 2
Bean Bags and Quoits, Friday, January 5, 10:00 AM
AARP Meeting, Monday, January 8, 1:30 PM
Sundae's on Friday, Friday, January 12, 12:15 PM
CLOSED, MONDAY, JANUARY 15, MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
Baseball and Popcorn Day, Friday, January 19, 10:00 AM
Council Meeting, Thursday, January 25, 9:00 AM
Winter Blues Bingo, Friday, January, 26, 9:30 AM
ENTERTAINER, DEBI WAHI Friday, January 26, 12:15 PM
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Bangor Library New Books
December 14
December 14
Adult Fiction
Adult Non Fiction
Young Adult Fiction
Junior Non Fiction
Easy Fiction
- Tell Tale by Jeffrey Archer
- Parting Shot by Linwood Barclay
- Enchantress of Numbers by Jennifer Chiaverini
- Miracle Road by Emily March
- The House of Unexpected Sisters by Alexander McCall Smith
- The Body in the Casket by Katherine Hall Page
- Count to Ten by James Patterson
- The Demon Crown by James Rollins
- A Conjuring of Light
- A Darker Shade of Magic by Victoria Schwab
- Thomas Kinkades Cape Light ChristmasBlessings by Katherine Spencer
- Dead of Winter by Wendy Corsi Staub.
Adult Non Fiction
- Large Print Fiction
- End Game by David Baldacci
- The Midnight Line by Lee Child
- Two Kinds of Truth by Michael Connelly
- The People vs. Alex Cross by James Patterson.
Young Adult Fiction
- The Silver Mask by Holly Black
- Loved by P.C. Cast
- Graduation Day
- Independent Study
- The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau
- Warcross by Marie Lu
- Frogkisser
- Have Sword, Will Travel by Garth Nix
- Tales from a Not-So-Secret Crush Catastrophe by Renee Russell.
- Junior Fiction
- Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party by Shannon Hale
- Predator vs. Prey by Lisa McMann
- Silent Days, Silent Dreams by Allen Say.
Junior Non Fiction
- Blast Lab by Richard Hammond.
Easy Fiction
- How to Find an Elephant by Kate Banks
- Merry Christmas from The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
- Santa Rex by Molly Schaar Idle
- Mama Lion Wins the Race by Jon Muth
- Tyrannosaurus Rex vs. Edna, The Very First Chicken by Douglas Rees
- The 12 Sleighs of Christmas by Sherri Duskey Rinker
- Singing in the Rain by Arthur Freed
- Where, Oh Where, is Baby Bear by Ashley Wolff.
- The Circle
- The Dark Tower
- Descendants 2
Slate Belt Area
Road Work
Week: December 11
ROAD NAME: Interstate 78
BETWEEN: Exit 67 (PA 412) AND Exit 71 (PA 33)
Type of Work: Bridge Repair
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Eastbound lane restriction.
START DATE: 12/11/2017 Est. Completion Date: 12/11/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton Municipality: Bethlehem Twp
ROAD NAME: Interstate 78
BETWEEN: Exit 67 (PA 412) AND Exit 71 (PA 33)
Type of Work: Bridge Repair
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Eastbound lane restriction.
START DATE: 12/12/2017 Est. Completion Date: 12/12/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton Municipality: Bushkill Township
ROAD NAME: Mountain Road at Moorestown Road
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 12/11/2017 Est. Completion Date: 12/15/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
Change/Update:
County: Northampton Municipality: Bushkill Township
ROAD NAME: PA 512
BETWEEN: Bushkill Drive AND Bushkill Center Road
Type of Work: Brush Cutting
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 12/11/2017 Est. Completion Date: 12/15/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
BETWEEN: Exit 67 (PA 412) AND Exit 71 (PA 33)
Type of Work: Bridge Repair
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Eastbound lane restriction.
START DATE: 12/11/2017 Est. Completion Date: 12/11/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton Municipality: Bethlehem Twp
ROAD NAME: Interstate 78
BETWEEN: Exit 67 (PA 412) AND Exit 71 (PA 33)
Type of Work: Bridge Repair
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Eastbound lane restriction.
START DATE: 12/12/2017 Est. Completion Date: 12/12/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton Municipality: Bushkill Township
ROAD NAME: Mountain Road at Moorestown Road
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 12/11/2017 Est. Completion Date: 12/15/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
Change/Update:
County: Northampton Municipality: Bushkill Township
ROAD NAME: PA 512
BETWEEN: Bushkill Drive AND Bushkill Center Road
Type of Work: Brush Cutting
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 12/11/2017 Est. Completion Date: 12/15/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
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YTD |
Dec 10 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
Dec 14 |
3.0 |
9.5 |
Dec 15 |
1.5 |
11.00 |
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