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CLICK HERE TO READ THE MONROE DAILY NEWS HELP WANTED Copy Editor: Immediate part-time position available for Slate Belt Town Topics, LLC publications. Flexible hours, but should occasionally be available between 8-4. Work from home. Should have basic internet and language skills. Position could be expanded to include other duties depending on skills and availability. All invited to apply including stay-at-home moms, retirees and students. Call 610-863-1988 or 570-688-3724. Also contact us via e-mail at sbtopics@rcn.com 
Mayor Prator Addresses Bangor GFWC Lance Prator, Mayor of Portland PA addressed the Bangor Womens Club at their Feb meeting at Prince of Peace Church. He described Portland's participation in the Scenic Wild Delaware River Project and the recreational benefits of GeoTourism. Portland information is listed on the DelawareRiver.NatGeotourism.com web site. The walking bridge between Columbia, NJ and Portland, PA is part of the Liberty Water Gap Trail which goes from Delaware Water Gap to Liberty Park NJ; the National 911 Trail from Schankesville, PA to New York City; and Bike Route V. Local historians participated in entering the information on the site. The group was instrumental in erecting a public restroom near the walking bridge thus the designation "Portland is the place to go". The area has a large amount of historic information and Lance encouraged everyone to tell their stories.
The club project this month was to fill purses with personal care items to be given to the Turning Point Shelter in Allentown. Ellen Prudenti and Judy Newcomb will deliver the items. Supporting domestic violence shelters is one of the club's priorities. This month the club collected cash donations for PUMP Portland Upper Mt. Bethel Food Pantry. PUMP has a matching grant that will match all cash donations they receive. The craft group is starting a new project to sew bright colored cotton dresses for children in Haiti and knit woolen hats and scarves for Appalachia. The club collects calendars and greeting card fronts to donate to Slate Belt Nursing Home to use in their Occupational Therapy program. This month 15 calendars and 1808 card fronts were collected. This month Bangor was pleased to host the Bethlehem Womens Club President, Jean Larkin and Assistant Treasurer, Chris Ippoliti. The next meeting will be held at Prince of Peace Church, Johnsonsville, PA on Tuesday March 21 at 12 noon. Marc Blau will speak on the "HomeFront" book project that the Slate Belt Heritage Center has compiled. Anyone interested in attending may contact Ellen at 570-897-5787 for full information. Kromer Road Bridge Fix Starts Today The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today work is scheduled to begin Monday, February 27 to replace the structurally deficient Kromer Road Bridge over PA 33 in Plainfield Township, Northampton County.
Starting Monday, Kromer Road will be closed and detoured between Jacobsburg Road and Sullivan Trail, and will remain closed for the duration of the project. The posted detour will utilize Jacobsburg Road, PA 512 and Sullivan Trail. There will also be shoulder restrictions on PA 33 north and south at the location of the Bridge. Additionally, there will be slow downs or stoppages on PA 33 during overhead beam removals and placements, and updates will be provided when these occur. Motorists are advised to expect delays and use caution traveling through the area. Baseline Contracting, Inc. of Coplay, Pa., is the general contractor on the $1,912,176 project. All work is scheduled to be complete in May 2018. All schedules are subject to change. The Kromer Road Bridge is a concrete I-beam bridge originally constructed in 1969. It is 181 feet long and 32 feet wide, and posted with a 3-ton weight restriction. The new concrete bulb-tee beam bridge will be 176 feet long, 32.5 feet wide, and will have no weight restriction. This section of Kromer Road has an average daily traffic volume of 505 vehicles. Basketball Playoffs......Bangor Boys vs Pottsville 7:30 pm Monday at Pleasant Valley Bangor Girls vs Southern Lehigh Saturday TBD
This young lady was among the performers in the talent show at Bangor Middle School Friday night. (Photo Gallery) (New photo tomorrow) Photo: Sabrina Schantzen Belt and Beyond
Monday at Bloom Creative Studio
Located on Lower Broadway, Bangor.
Open Studio Every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 11:00am-4:00pm. Come in and paint a masterpiece. $8 for adults and $6 for children plus the cost of your surface. Tons of ideas to choose from and artists on sight to help with any ideas. Monday February 27th 10:00am-11:30am Women's Art Therapy Group - FREE Join them for a FREE women's art therapy group from 10-11:30 AM led by licensed therapist Deb Knicos. Tuesday February 28th 11:00am-2:00pm $5.00 Tuesday! Hand lettering Paint this hand-lettered inspiration piece on Tuesday February 28th from 11am-2pm. This is done on an 8x10 canvas, you choose the background color and we'll help you with the rest. DiscoverE Adventure Backpacks AvailableDiscoverE Adventure Backpacks Available Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM at Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth. Borrow a backpack full of kid-friendly tools to explore Jacobsburg! These backpacks are best for families with young children. Each backpack includes binoculars, notepad, colored pencils, magnifying lens, bug box, dip net, and five field guides for exploring the pond, insects, birds, trees, butterflies and moths. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.
Guest Preacher at East Bangor UMC The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes Matilda Chase as guest preacher at the 9:15 a.m. worship service on Sunday, March 5, as we commemorate the First Sunday in Lent and celebrate Holy Communion. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more information call 610-588-4453 or visit ebumc.org.
This young girl watches a demonstration at the BAHS Winter Carnival held Friday night. (Photo Gallery) (New Photo Tomorrow) Photo: Sabrina Schantzen Belt and Beyond
Food drive for Benders ChurchFood drive for Benders Church now through February 28 Please place the items you wish to donate in the bins at the Blue Mt. Community library in Pen Argyl.
Fastnacht Donut Sale at Christ Lutheran Church
A Donut Sale will be held at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 S. Delaware Dr. (Route 611), Mt. Bethel (Stone Church) on Tuesday, February 28th. These delicious homemade donuts are available powdered or plain. Donuts should be picked up by 1 pm. The cost is $7.00 per dozen. Orders are recommended and can be placed until February 25th. To place your order or for additional information call Chrissy at 610-588-0809. HELP WANTED - Photographer (PT) for the Monroe Daily to shoot local events. Must have your own equipment. Call 570-688-3724 or email monroedaily@gmail.com HELP WANTED - Advertising Rep. for the Monroe Daily. PT. Flexible Hours. Call 570-688-3724 or email monroedaily@gmail.com NCC Book Discussion Group Book Discussion Group will meet February 28, 12:00 noon in Room 440, NCC College Center, Bethlehem Campus.
Join the discussion on "Everything I Never Told You," by Celeste Ng, a suspenseful and moving tale of an interracial family dealing with the mysterious death of their oldest daughter in 1970s Ohio. Monroe Animal League Meeting The monthly meeting of the Monroe Animal League will be on Tuesday, February 28 at 7:00 PM at the Eastern Monroe County Library, Rt. 611/N. 9th Street, Stroudsburg.
All Monroe County animal lovers are encouraged to attend. For more information, visit www.monroeanimals.org, join us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MonroeAnimal League, email monroeanimalleague@gmail.com, or call 570-421-7775. . New Orleanians First Mardi Gras - 1827
On this day in 1827, a group of masked and costumed students dance through the streets of New Orleans, Louisiana, marking the beginning of the city’s famous Mardi Gras celebrations.
The celebration of Carnival–or the weeks between Twelfth Night on January 6 and Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Christian period of Lent–spread from Rome across Europe and later to the Americas. Nowhere in the United States is Carnival celebrated as grandly as in New Orleans, famous for its over-the-top parades and parties for Mardi Gras (or Fat Tuesday), the last day of the Carnival season. Over time, hundreds of krewes formed, building elaborate and colorful floats for parades held over the two weeks leading up to Fat Tuesday. Riders on the floats are usually local citizens who toss “throws” at passersby, including metal coins, stuffed toys or those now-infamous strands of beads. Though many tourists mistakenly believe Bourbon Street and the historic French Quarter are the heart of Mardi Gras festivities, none of the major parades have been allowed to enter the area since 1979 because of its narrow streets. Bald Eagle Nest Cam in Hanover, PA - Live Click On Photo To See Nest
By clicking on the photo you can see and hear activity at an eagle nest - live.
Season three began December 28 at the Hanover nest. The cameras and audio equipment installed for the 2016 season continue to provide excellent views and audio of this eagle family. The live stream began December 17, 2016 shortly after the installation of two new cameras and audio equipment. Eggs were laid on February 18 and 21. March 28 one of the eggs hatched; the nestling died two days later, perhaps injured by a branch being moved in the nest. The other egg never hatched and remained n the nest until May 23 when one of the adults removed the remnants from the nest. Hanover is located in south-central PA about five miles from the Mason-Dixon line. In Case You Missed It......
February 27 Regular EventsConnections for Women - Hopespring, Market St., Bangor 6-8:30pm
Bingo - Kunkletown Fire Co. Progressive Jackpot. 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 Bangor School Board Business Meeting - Slater Conference Room , 7:30. Bangor Borough Council - Workshop, Bee Hive, 7:00pm 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.
Special Future Events - See BelowCLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDAR
Can You Believe It?St. Louis moves 122-year-old home seven-tenths of a mile
(UPI) -- The city of St. Louis, Mo., moved a 122-year-old house about seven-tenths of a mile to make room for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's new campus.The home of Charlesetta Taylor, 81, was loaded onto a truck Sunday morning and slowly driven through the city's streets to its new location.
Taylor had been a vocal opponent of the St. Louis Development Corp.'s plan to give the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency a 96-acre sits for its new $1.75 billion campus, leading officials to promise Taylor they would move her home to a new location of her choosing outside the area of the eminent domain project. "This is making good on a promise that we made," Mayor Francis Slay said in a statement provided to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The process of moving the home, which was built in 1895 and purchased by Taylor's family in 1945, began at 7 a.m. Sunday and the house arrived at its destination about 1:30 p.m. John Matyiko, owner of Expert House Movers, which was contracted for the move, said the house weighs nearly 370 tons. "To put it in proportion, we moved the original airport terminal in Newark, New Jersey, and that was 7,000 tons," he told St. Louis Public Radio. "And the tallest building we moved was 21 stories." Food and Entertaining...The smart advice that makes clean eating an attainable lifestyle choice
(BPT) - Healthy eating trends come and go. Sometimes the fads are extreme, over-the-top and hard to maintain, but others offer simple, attainable changes that make them well worth incorporating into your lifestyle. Clean eating, actively seeking out foods that are minimally processed with simple, natural ingredients, is a relatively recent food trend that's well on its way to becoming a popular lifestyle choice for many people. Over the past several years, more Americans have begun seeking out foods with simple, familiar ingredient lists. The clean eating trend incorporates some very healthful practices, such as eating more fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean, wholesome proteins.
Although some interpret the idea of "clean eating" as eliminating entire food groups, such as dairy or anything that contains gluten, the true essence of clean eating is to eat a wide variety of nutritious, wholesome foods that are minimally processed. If you're thinking of incorporating clean eating into your lifestyle this year, here are some tips to get you started: * Read labels. Foods that align with the "clean eating" trend will have fewer ingredients, and ingredients will be easily recognizable as food rather than additives or preservatives. For example, JENNIE-O(R) All Natural Turkey Sausage and JENNIE-O(R) Hot All Natural Turkey Sausage contain only turkey, salt, spices, sugar and rosemary extract. Both varieties are flavorful and satisfying with reduced sodium content and only 110 calories and 6 grams of fat per serving. * Shop the perimeter of the grocery store. That's where you'll find the least processed foods, including the produce section, dairy and egg cases. You can even find minimally processed foods, such as frozen fruit and veggies, in the freezer section. * Rely on water to quench your thirst. Plain water is the most natural, healthful beverage you can drink. The best way to approach clean eating is to think in terms of what you will eat, rather than what you might eliminate. Choose lean protein sources like all-natural turkey, nutritious whole grains, fruits and vegetables and you'll find eating clean can be delicious, easy and rewarding. Start your clean eating lifestyle today by trying this breakfast recipe from Jennie-O: Southwestern Turkey-Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (1-pound) package JENNIE-O(R) All Natural Turkey Sausage 1 small onion, chopped 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped 1 small red bell pepper, chopped 1 small green bell pepper, chopped 1 jalapeno, seeded and sliced 1 teaspoon ground chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon kosher salt, if desired 6 medium eggs, if desired 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves Directions: Heat oven to 400 F. In large cast-iron skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook turkey sausage as specified on the package. Cook to well-done - 165 F as measured by a meat thermometer - and crumble. Add onion and sweet potato and cook five minutes. Stir in bell peppers, jalapeno, chili powder, cumin, paprika and salt, if desired. Make six wells and pour eggs into wells, if desired. Remove from heat. Bake 20 minutes or until egg whites are set and yolk is cooked to desired degree of doneness. Sprinkle with cilantro. Makes six servings. For more recipe inspiration, visit www.jennieo.com. Finance....5 reasons why talking about money can enhance a relationship
(BPT) - Thinking about combining finances with your significant other? Whether you're getting married or just thinking about getting serious, talking about money can help couples understand each other and avoid unhappy surprises down the road. Here are five reasons why talking about money can enhance a relationship.
It makes couples happier. Talking about things like spending, saving and debt may sound business-like and unromantic, but financial experts agree that money is a frequent topic of arguments in many relationships. In fact, according to a survey by the American Psychological Association, almost a third of adults with partners reported that money is a major source of conflict in their relationship. "What I see when talking with couples is that learning how to resolve money disagreements - and there will be disagreements - helps build important relationship skills," says Daniel Prebish, director of Life Event Services with Wells Fargo Advisors. "Those skills will be valuable both at the beginning of a relationship and likely for a couple's entire time together." It helps couples connect by understanding what's going on. Couples should discuss pros and cons of combining finances versus keeping finances separate. According to research by Wells Fargo & Company, about half of couples choose to combine accounts, while the other half prefers separate accounts. Regardless of where you and your significant other fall in this spectrum, both people in a relationship should understand how their financial habits impact - positively or negatively - the life they are building together. It helps couples track their short and long term financial goals. Be open with your significant other about your full financial picture. Questions that can help open the door to meaningful conversations include: 1. Are we paying ourselves first? 2. Do we have a safety net? 3. Are we paying all our bills on time, every time? 4. Have we reviewed our insurance needs in the last year? 5. Do we track our spending to know where our money is going every month? 6. Are we paying down high-interest-rate debt first? 7. Do we know where our credit stands? 8. Are we saving for retirement? It helps couples afford the "extras" that make life fun. Building a solid financial future shouldn't mean forsaking enjoying life. When couples have a common understanding of how they'll prioritize and manage their day-to-day finances like housing costs, grocery and utility bills, it's easier to figure out where splurges fit in. It helps avoid financial surprises. Hearing your friends shout, "happy birthday" is a welcome surprise. What's not welcome is suddenly discovering you can't afford to pay this month's bills or that retirement is farther away than a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Being up front about money issues and sharing complete financial information with your significant other helps avoid financial surprises that can add unnecessary stress to a relationship. While discussing money may not feel romantic, it certainly is emotional. So how do you get started? Here are tips: 1. Admit the conversation can feel awkward, but commit to having it anyway. 2. Pick a mutually agreeable time. Your candle-lit Valentine's dinner may not be the right setting. Pre-arranging the conversation will help ensure both people are mentally prepared. 3. Be open with your significant other. Share your values and opinions about spending and savings habits and goals you would like to achieve together. 4. Work at it. Commit to an annual meeting to talk about money, credit and whether you're on track to achieve your financial goals. By opening the lines of communication, you can get on the same financial page before joining financial forces. (This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and Consumer Lending) Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC, Members SIPC, separate registered broker-dealers and non-bank affiliates of Wells Fargo & Company. Wells Fargo Consumer Lending Group provides products and services through Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and its various affiliates and subsidiaries. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. is a bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. Findings were a part of the 2016 Wells Fargo &Company's "How American Buys and Borrows" survey. Over 2000 American adults ages 18 and older were surveyed. Survey results were not published in their entirety. 
Open House and Blood Drive at Goffredos Family and friends are invited to join Goffredo Associates for an Open House/Blood Drive on Thursday March 2nd from 2pm-7pm at their office, 6695 Sullivan Trail, Wind Gap, Pa 18091. Kids are welcome. Come eat and enter to win prizes. To schedule your blood donation appointment go to the following website https://donor.giveapint.org/donor/schedules/donor_schedule/37951
1885 Club Accepting Nominations The Bangor Area High School Alumni Association is looking for nominations for induction into the 2017 "1885 Club Hall of Fame." In 1998, the members of the Bangor Area High School Alumni Association began to search for a way to honor graduates who have distinguished themselves through public service, scholarship, and recognition in their chosen fields of work.
Discussions naturally led to creating a Hall of Fame for such individuals. Concerned about possible confusion with the Athletic Hall of Fame, however, the committee began to seek ways to create a different type of recognition with its own unique distinction. From this collaboration, "The 1885 Club" was born. Named in honor of the first year in which a class of students graduated from Bangor High School, this exclusive club honors distinguished alumni and holds these individuals as outstanding examples for others to follow. Through the creation of "The 1885 Club" the Alumni Association underscores and upholds the fact that graduates from Bangor Area High School have been making tremendous contributions to mankind for more than 130 years. We reserve a special category for educators and administrators who have served the Bangor Area School District over its long history. To nominate someone for either of these awards, please go to the Bangor Area School District web site, click on the Alumni icon (under quick links) and then click on the 1885 Club. There you will find a printable form. Fill it out and mail it to the address shown or forward it to Carole J. Hontz at Bangor Area Middle School, 401 Five Points Richmond Road, Bangor, PA 18013-5267. Nominations can also be e mailed to hontzc@bangorsd.org Letters to Homefront Magazine
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Snowshoes and Hiking Poles AvailableWhen:Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth Borrow snowshoe equipment to use on Jacobsburg’s trails this winter! Snowshoes are available for folks of any age or shoe size, including small children. Snowshoes will not be made available during times of insufficient snow cover, usually at least five inches of snow is required. To borrow equipment you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. You can check our website for current winter conditions and snow depth. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. DiscoverE Adventure Backpacks Available Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM at Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth
Borrow a backpack full of kid-friendly tools to explore Jacobsburg! These backpacks are best for families with young children. Each backpack includes binoculars, notepad, colored pencils, magnifying lens, bug box, dip net, and five field guides for exploring the pond, insects, birds, trees, butterflies and moths. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. BAHS Marching Band Uniform Fund Drive The Bangor Area High School Marching Band uniforms, which are modeled after Her Majesty’s Royal Welsh Guard, pay tribute to the heritage of Bangor, PA. After years of normal wear and tear, the uniforms must be replaced. The new uniforms will continue to use the same style.
The Slater Band Boosters have initiated a fund drive to support this effort. The Boosters will appreciate any donations, small or large, to this cause. The names of contributors will be acknowledged in concert programs during the 2016-2017 school year. Names of contributors at higher levels will be memorialized on a plaque to be displayed in the theater wing of the high school. More information is available at www.bahsbands.weebly.com. Send your tax deductible contributions to: Slater Band Boosters, Uniform Drive c/o Charlie Cole , 608 Shawnee Street, Roseto, PA 18013 Going out of Town? Going out of town? Let SBRPD know that your house will be vacant and we'll do frequent drive-bys to ensure that you home is watched. Follow the link below, hover over the "Contact Us" tab and fill out a vacation /Residence Check Request. Officers will swing by your house and check it out for you. Safe travels...
http://slatebeltpd.com/ Eleventh Annual Scholarship Slater Family Network is offering a $2000 scholarship for a graduating Bangor HS senior who plans on attending a trade/vocational school or college. The scholarship is awarded to a student who is involved in community service. Applications are in the HS Guidance office, Slater Family Network office or on school district website under Slater Family Network.
Applications are due in the SFN office by Thursday, April 20. If you have any questions, please call the office at 610-599-7019 |
Hunter Education Classes
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is hosting a hunter training course on Saturday, March 4, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at East Bath Rod and Gun Club, Township Line Road, Bath. The course is required by law for all first-time hunters and trappers before they can purchase a license.
If you are interested in registering for the class, please click here. Prescription Drug
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February 28
Monroe Animal League Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Monroe Animal League will be on Tuesday, February 28 at 7:00 PM at the Eastern Monroe County Library, Rt. 611/N. 9th Street, Stroudsburg.
All Monroe County animal lovers are encouraged to attend.
For more information, visit www.monroeanimals.org, join us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MonroeAnimal League, email monroeanimalleague@gmail.com, or call 570-421-7775. .
All Monroe County animal lovers are encouraged to attend.
For more information, visit www.monroeanimals.org, join us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MonroeAnimal League, email monroeanimalleague@gmail.com, or call 570-421-7775. .
Food drive for Benders Church
Food drive for Benders Church now through February 28 Please place the items you wish to donate in the bins at the Blue Mt. Community library in Pen Argyl.
Fastnacht Donut Sale at Christ Lutheran Church
A Donut Sale will be held at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 S. Delaware Dr. (Route 611), Mt. Bethel (Stone Church) on Tuesday, February 28th. These delicious homemade donuts are available powdered or plain. Donuts should be picked up by 1 pm. The cost is $7.00 per dozen. Orders are recommended and can be placed until February 25th. To place your order or for additional information call Chrissy at 610-588-0809.
A Donut Sale will be held at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 S. Delaware Dr. (Route 611), Mt. Bethel (Stone Church) on Tuesday, February 28th. These delicious homemade donuts are available powdered or plain. Donuts should be picked up by 1 pm. The cost is $7.00 per dozen. Orders are recommended and can be placed until February 25th. To place your order or for additional information call Chrissy at 610-588-0809.
NCC Book Discussion Group
Book Discussion Group will meet February 28, 12:00 noon in Room 440, NCC College Center, Bethlehem Campus.
Join the discussion on "Everything I Never Told You," by Celeste Ng, a suspenseful and moving tale of an interracial family dealing with the mysterious death of their oldest daughter in 1970s Ohio.
Join the discussion on "Everything I Never Told You," by Celeste Ng, a suspenseful and moving tale of an interracial family dealing with the mysterious death of their oldest daughter in 1970s Ohio.
March 1
East Bangor UMC Ash Wednesday
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will hold an Ash Wednesday service on March 1st at 7:00 p.m. Ash cards will be given as a wallet or purse stuffer for you to carry through the Lenten season and beyond. 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.
March 2
NCC to Stage Play Buzzer
Buzzer, a play by Tracey Scott Wilson, will be staged in early March at the Norman R. Roberts Lab Theatre, Kopecek Hall, Northampton Community College (NCC), 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. Performances will take place Thursday, March 2; Friday, March 3; Friday, March 4; and Monday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday, March 5 at 3:00 p.m.
The play examines urban gentrification through an interracial couple’s relationship as they move to the inner city.
Buzzer, a play by Tracey Scott Wilson, will be staged in early March at the Norman R. Roberts Lab Theatre, Kopecek Hall, Northampton Community College (NCC), 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. Performances will take place Thursday, March 2; Friday, March 3; Friday, March 4; and Monday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday, March 5 at 3:00 p.m.
The play examines urban gentrification through an interracial couple’s relationship as they move to the inner city.
Pocono Art Class
STROUDSBURG – The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of March. Classes, unless noted otherwise, are held at the PoconoArts Cultural Center, 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. To register call PoconoArts at 570-476-4460 or online at www.poconoarts.org.
ONGOING CLASS
Oil Painting
Instructor John McAllister
Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm
March 2, 9, 16, 23
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
ONGOING CLASS
Oil Painting
Instructor John McAllister
Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm
March 2, 9, 16, 23
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
March 4
March Madness at Middle Creek
Saturday, March 4, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center Event
Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area is one of the premier birding spots in eastern Pennsylvania. It is an early spring staging area for up to 100,000 Snow Geese and over 4,000 Tundra Swans. Join us for this birding tour of Middle Creek as we enjoy this spectacle and look for many other species of waterfowl. Both Ross’s and Cackling Geese have been seen on previous trips. We’ll also check the extensive grasslands for raptors like Northern Harriers and Rough-legged Hawks. Bald Eagles are often seen and Golden Eagles are seen occasionally. Leaders will stay until dusk to listen for American Woodcocks and to look for Short-eared Owls. This program is free of charge. Participants should dress for the weather and bring binoculars and a lunch. This is a great opportunity for photographers. Registration is required.
Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area is one of the premier birding spots in eastern Pennsylvania. It is an early spring staging area for up to 100,000 Snow Geese and over 4,000 Tundra Swans. Join us for this birding tour of Middle Creek as we enjoy this spectacle and look for many other species of waterfowl. Both Ross’s and Cackling Geese have been seen on previous trips. We’ll also check the extensive grasslands for raptors like Northern Harriers and Rough-legged Hawks. Bald Eagles are often seen and Golden Eagles are seen occasionally. Leaders will stay until dusk to listen for American Woodcocks and to look for Short-eared Owls. This program is free of charge. Participants should dress for the weather and bring binoculars and a lunch. This is a great opportunity for photographers. Registration is required.
Hunter Education Classes
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is hosting a hunter training course on Saturday, March 4, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at East Bath Rod and Gun Club, Township Line Road, Bath. The course is required by law for all first-time hunters and trappers before they can purchase a license.
If you are interested in registering for the class, please click here.
If you are interested in registering for the class, please click here.
March 5
Guest Preacher at East Bangor UMC
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes Matilda Chase as guest preacher at the 9:15 a.m. worship service on Sunday, March 5, as we commemorate the First Sunday in Lent and celebrate Holy Communion. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more information call 610-588-4453 or visit ebumc.org.
Pocono Arts Class
STROUDSBURG – The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of March. Classes, unless noted otherwise, are held at the PoconoArts Cultural Center, 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. To register call PoconoArts at 570-476-4460 or online at www.poconoarts.org.
Intermediate Watercolor
Instructor Iraina Caramelli
March 5, 12, 19, 26
Come join us in this ongoing watercolor journey and discover the flexibility of this wonderful medium. We will cover composition, form, shapes and definitely color!!! Students can work from photos that they have taken or utilize the still life that will be set up during each workshop. A very free approach will be explored where your creativity takes wing. JOIN THE JOURNEY!
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $100/Non-Member $110: Senior Member $90/Non-Member $100
STROUDSBURG – The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of March. Classes, unless noted otherwise, are held at the PoconoArts Cultural Center, 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. To register call PoconoArts at 570-476-4460 or online at www.poconoarts.org.
Intermediate Watercolor
Instructor Iraina Caramelli
March 5, 12, 19, 26
Come join us in this ongoing watercolor journey and discover the flexibility of this wonderful medium. We will cover composition, form, shapes and definitely color!!! Students can work from photos that they have taken or utilize the still life that will be set up during each workshop. A very free approach will be explored where your creativity takes wing. JOIN THE JOURNEY!
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $100/Non-Member $110: Senior Member $90/Non-Member $100
Pen Argyl Baseball Diamond Club Tricky Tray
The Pen Argyl Baseball Diamond club will hold a tricky Tray in the Pen Argyl High School gym, Sunday March 5. Doors open at 12. Drawing beings at 2. Many different baskets and gifts to win. Raffles, 50/50, vendors. Must be present to win. Support Pen Argyl High School baseball players.
Heritage Center March Programs
Sunday, March 5th @ 2:00 PM – Photographer Ernie Dietz will do his Viaduct Presentation. This program was postponed from Sunday, February 12th due to inclement weather. Mr. Dietz will do a picture tour of before the Bangor Viaduct was built in 1939, during its’ recent demolition and the Viaduct’s new construction.
Sunday, March 12th @ 2:00 PM- Portland Mayor, Lance Prator will present “Slate Quarries-Past and Present”. Both events are free and open to the public. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, Pa. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
Sunday, March 12th @ 2:00 PM- Portland Mayor, Lance Prator will present “Slate Quarries-Past and Present”. Both events are free and open to the public. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, Pa. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
March 6
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Black Balloon Overdose Awareness Day
Please hang a Black Balloon outside of your home or business to show awareness for all the ones we have lost to addiction. This is a sign that you have been affected by drug addiction or an overdose death. It is a sign that we are all in this together! This is the second annual event, last year it was a huge success with over 40,000 participants. The Addicts Mom supports this event. If people know of this event, statistics, unfortunately tell me there would be well over 40,000 balloons in PA. alone. East Bangor UMC Lenten Bible Study The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church is offering a Lenten Bible Study, "The Seedy Side of Jacob". We all know Jacob, the highly-regarded patriarch of the Israelites. From Jacob came the offspring who became "The Twelve Tribes of Israel," who were the foundation of the Jewish movement. Jacob was, and is, highly revered. He was also human - very human. And in his humanness his quest for power and authority often got in the way of his decision-making process. During Lent, we will take a look at the less-than-admirable side of Jacob in the quest to embrace our own humanity and seek alternatives to accomplishing God's will without resorting to cleverness and self-centeredness. The sessions will be held on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. from March 6 - April 3. For more info. call 610-588-4453, or visit www.ebumc.org.
Open House and Blood Drive at Goffredos Family and friends are invited to join Goffredo Associates for an Open House/Blood Drive on Thursday March 2nd from 2pm-7pm at their office, 6695 Sullivan Trail, Wind Gap, Pa 18091. Kids are welcome. Come eat and enter to win prizes. To schedule your blood donation appointment go to the following website https://donor.giveapint.org/donor/schedules/donor_schedule/37951
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March 7
Pocono Arts Class
STROUDSBURG – The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of March. Classes, unless noted otherwise, are held at the PoconoArts Cultural Center, 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. To register call PoconoArts at 570-476-4460 or online at www.poconoarts.org.
Drawing Workshop
Instructor John McAllister
4 weeks, March 7, 14, 21. 28, Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm
Never taken a drawing class before? Feel rusty or simply lack confidence? This course 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
STROUDSBURG – The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of March. Classes, unless noted otherwise, are held at the PoconoArts Cultural Center, 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. To register call PoconoArts at 570-476-4460 or online at www.poconoarts.org.
Drawing Workshop
Instructor John McAllister
4 weeks, March 7, 14, 21. 28, Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm
Never taken a drawing class before? Feel rusty or simply lack confidence? This course 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 Class
STROUDSBURG – The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of March. Classes, unless noted otherwise, are held at the PoconoArts Cultural Center, 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. To register call PoconoArts at 570-476-4460 or online at www.poconoarts.org.
Acrylic Workshop
Instructor Maria Ferreris
4 weeks, March 7, 14, 21, 28, Tuesday, 1-4pm
This workshop will focus on simple and basic techniques. Each student will experience the opportunity to develop their own style and technique with acrylic paint. Students will learn the importance of the use of drawing as guidance in artwork and also the use of light and shadow with color. Each individual will work at their own pace and the instructor will guide them through the process and answer any questions they may have. Two themes will be presented to work from.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $100/Non-Member $110: Senior Member $90/Non-Member $100
STROUDSBURG – The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of March. Classes, unless noted otherwise, are held at the PoconoArts Cultural Center, 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. To register call PoconoArts at 570-476-4460 or online at www.poconoarts.org.
Acrylic Workshop
Instructor Maria Ferreris
4 weeks, March 7, 14, 21, 28, Tuesday, 1-4pm
This workshop will focus on simple and basic techniques. Each student will experience the opportunity to develop their own style and technique with acrylic paint. Students will learn the importance of the use of drawing as guidance in artwork and also the use of light and shadow with color. Each individual will work at their own pace and the instructor will guide them through the process and answer any questions they may have. Two themes will be presented to work from.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $100/Non-Member $110: Senior Member $90/Non-Member $100
March 8
Pocono Arts Class
STROUDSBURG – The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of March. Classes, unless noted otherwise, are held at the PoconoArts Cultural Center, 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. To register call PoconoArts at 570-476-4460 or online at www.poconoarts.org.
Painting Workshops
Instructor Jim Smeltz
One Evening, March 8, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm
This workshop is open to any media, acrylic, watercolor and water based oils. The choice is yours! Colors of Wyeth is the focus of this evening.
Tuition: $10.00
One Evening, March 15, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm
This workshop is open to any media, acrylic, watercolor and water based oils. The choice is yours! Spring Blooms is the focus of this evening.
Tuition: $10.00
STROUDSBURG – The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of March. Classes, unless noted otherwise, are held at the PoconoArts Cultural Center, 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. To register call PoconoArts at 570-476-4460 or online at www.poconoarts.org.
Painting Workshops
Instructor Jim Smeltz
One Evening, March 8, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm
This workshop is open to any media, acrylic, watercolor and water based oils. The choice is yours! Colors of Wyeth is the focus of this evening.
Tuition: $10.00
One Evening, March 15, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm
This workshop is open to any media, acrylic, watercolor and water based oils. The choice is yours! Spring Blooms is the focus of this evening.
Tuition: $10.00
March 11
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Slater Family Network Silent Auction
The Slater Family Network’s 11th Annual Silent Auction is scheduled for Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Five Points Elementary School on the Bangor Area School District Campus. The profit from this event will benefit local families in need. The event begins at 10am for browsing and placement of tickets. The tickets will be pulled at 12noon. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. There are over 80 themed baskets and premium items such as gift cards, 50” Flat Screen TV, Inflatable Kayak, 2 bikes, Vera Bradley Bags, Coach Handbags, Xbox One and much more! Family admission is $12 which includes 26 tickets. Tickets for the premium prizes will be available for a separate purchase. Please join us for some family fun! Please call the Slater Family Network office at 610-599-7019 for information. Oran Academy at Columcille Oran Academy will convene at Casa Colum at Columcille on Sunday, March 11, 2017 2:00PM
Theme for this installment: "Flee or Be" Call or email your reservation to attend. 2155 Fox Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013. Telephone: (610) 588-1174 wcoheajr@gmail.com http://www.columcille.org Chicken and Waffle Dinner at Hope A chicken and waffle dinner family style/all you can eat event will held from 4-7pm at the Hope United Church of Christ, Second Street, Wind Gap Saturday, March 11. Cost is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for youth 6-12, and children under 5 eat free.
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March 12
Soup Bowl Benefit
Benefits Totts Gap Arts
Sunday March 12 from 12:00pm-1:00pm
Soup Bowl Benefit for Totts Gap Arts will be held Sunday, March 12, 2017 from 2 - 5 PM, at By The Dozen Family Inn & Restaurant 415 Johnsonville Rd, Bangor.
Featuring an exhibit of work by local artist, Sharon Nunn. $40 per person
Your ticket purchase includes: your choice of a beautiful handmade ceramic bowl, choice of 3 soups, salad & bread, beverage (one beer, wine or non-alcoholic drink)
Call (610)588-5817 e-mail Arts@TottsGap.org to purchase your tickets! Proceeds benefit Totts Gap Art Institute.
Soup Bowl Benefit for Totts Gap Arts will be held Sunday, March 12, 2017 from 2 - 5 PM, at By The Dozen Family Inn & Restaurant 415 Johnsonville Rd, Bangor.
Featuring an exhibit of work by local artist, Sharon Nunn. $40 per person
Your ticket purchase includes: your choice of a beautiful handmade ceramic bowl, choice of 3 soups, salad & bread, beverage (one beer, wine or non-alcoholic drink)
Call (610)588-5817 e-mail Arts@TottsGap.org to purchase your tickets! Proceeds benefit Totts Gap Art Institute.
Heritage Center March Programs
Sunday, March 5th @ 2:00 PM – Photographer Ernie Dietz will do his Viaduct Presentation. This program was postponed from Sunday, February 12th due to inclement weather. Mr. Dietz will do a picture tour of before the Bangor Viaduct was built in 1939, during its’ recent demolition and the Viaduct’s new construction.
Sunday, March 12th @ 2:00 PM- Portland Mayor, Lance Prator will present “Slate Quarries-Past and Present”. Both events are free and open to the public. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, Pa. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
Sunday, March 12th @ 2:00 PM- Portland Mayor, Lance Prator will present “Slate Quarries-Past and Present”. Both events are free and open to the public. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, Pa. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
March 16
Join Rotary for 'Not Just Another Auction"
STROUDSBURG - The Rotary Club of the Stroudsburgs presents its 7th annual Not Just Another Auction, “The Luck of the Rotary,” on Thursday, March 16th, 2017, 6-10PM, at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort. The auction includes an Irish inspired buffet dinner, entertainment, silent and live auctions and a cash bar. Tickets are $50 per person and sponsorships, as well as in-kind donation opportunities, are available for both the silent and live auctions.
During the event, the 3rd Annual Alex “Buzz” Bensinger Lifetime Achievement award will be presented to Charles and Virginia Kirkwood for their dedication to the community and unwavering support of the principles of Rotary and the Rotary Club of the Stroudsburgs.
Proceeds from Not Just Another Auction benefit Valor Clinic Foundation’s Veterans’ Unstoppable PTSD program, as well as Women’s Resources and the club’s other non-profit and charitable causes.
For information, tickets and sponsorship details please e-mail, notjustanotherauction@gmail.com or visit www.stroudsburgsrotary.org.
The Rotary Club of the Stroudsburgs meets weekly at noon on Thursdays at the Sycamore Grille in Delaware Water Gap. For further information on the club, visit www.stroudsburgsrotary.org.
During the event, the 3rd Annual Alex “Buzz” Bensinger Lifetime Achievement award will be presented to Charles and Virginia Kirkwood for their dedication to the community and unwavering support of the principles of Rotary and the Rotary Club of the Stroudsburgs.
Proceeds from Not Just Another Auction benefit Valor Clinic Foundation’s Veterans’ Unstoppable PTSD program, as well as Women’s Resources and the club’s other non-profit and charitable causes.
For information, tickets and sponsorship details please e-mail, notjustanotherauction@gmail.com or visit www.stroudsburgsrotary.org.
The Rotary Club of the Stroudsburgs meets weekly at noon on Thursdays at the Sycamore Grille in Delaware Water Gap. For further information on the club, visit www.stroudsburgsrotary.org.
March 18
Outdoor Sportsmen’s Harvest Celebration Dinner
The 12th Annual Outdoor Sportsmen’s Harvest Celebration Dinner will be held from 6 to 8:30 pm Saturday, March 18 at Trinity Lutheran Church at 404 Broadway, Bangor.
A traditional menu plus specially prepared wild game dishes to sample will be served.
Guest speakers Brett and Zac Coryell will speak on Falconry and Birds of Prey. Brian Siegfried will present a comedy monologue.
Over 100 hunting and fishing equipment items will be awarded to lucky raffle ticket holders.
The cost is $15 for adults, $6 for children under 12, and those under 6 eat free.
Call 610-504-7886 or e-mail tmarino@leeantenna.com for tickets.
Seating is limited to 150 - get your tickets early. Proceeds benefit the Local Hunger Appeal and food bank.
Bring a picture of this year’s trophy for a chance to win a special prize.
A traditional menu plus specially prepared wild game dishes to sample will be served.
Guest speakers Brett and Zac Coryell will speak on Falconry and Birds of Prey. Brian Siegfried will present a comedy monologue.
Over 100 hunting and fishing equipment items will be awarded to lucky raffle ticket holders.
The cost is $15 for adults, $6 for children under 12, and those under 6 eat free.
Call 610-504-7886 or e-mail tmarino@leeantenna.com for tickets.
Seating is limited to 150 - get your tickets early. Proceeds benefit the Local Hunger Appeal and food bank.
Bring a picture of this year’s trophy for a chance to win a special prize.
March 19
Designer Bag Bingo
Designer Bag Bingo will be held March 19 Sunday at 12:00 PM at Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Co.
Bags and Barks Festival
Proceeds benefit Boomer’s Angels Rescue & Care(501C3). Each winner receives a Coach Handbag! $35 Advanced Pricing for Bingo! Sunday, March 19, 2017 12pm -5Pm , Ridgecrest at Stroudsmoor Country Inn. 12-1pm Luncheon (Luncheon cost $25 extra)
Doors open at 1 PM for Bingo. Bingo runs from 1:30pm -4pm
$45 at the door for Bingo (Luncheon not available at the door)
Get your advance tickets now, only 250 Advance tickets sold. Over 18 only.
You can pay through PayPal or checks can be made payable and mailed to Boomer’s Angels Animal Rescue & Care, PO Box 144, Martins Creek, PA 18063
Doors open at 1 PM for Bingo. Bingo runs from 1:30pm -4pm
$45 at the door for Bingo (Luncheon not available at the door)
Get your advance tickets now, only 250 Advance tickets sold. Over 18 only.
You can pay through PayPal or checks can be made payable and mailed to Boomer’s Angels Animal Rescue & Care, PO Box 144, Martins Creek, PA 18063
March 31
Plainfield/Wind Gap School Fundraiser
Come out for a chance to win some fabulous baskets sponsored by one of our Plainfield and Wind Gap classrooms or by a fantastic local businesses! There will be a 50/50 raffle as well! Last year they had over 200 prizes, so come on out and support the music departments of Plainfield Elementary and Wind Gap Middle School.
Friday, March 31 at 4:30 PM - 12 AM and Mar 31 at 4:30 PM to Apr 1 at 12 AM. Wind Gap Middle School 1620 Teels Rd, Pen Argyl.
Friday, March 31 at 4:30 PM - 12 AM and Mar 31 at 4:30 PM to Apr 1 at 12 AM. Wind Gap Middle School 1620 Teels Rd, Pen Argyl.
April 1
American Cancer Society Egg Hunt
The American Cancer Society's second annual community egg hunt will be held Saturday, April 1, 2:00 pm at East Bangor Park, The egg hunt will be for ages 0 to 10. An adult egg hunt will follow. They are looking for vendors, have limited space with first come, first serve for $10. Adult Pair Egg Hunt for a five-dollar donation. Several prizes will be given out. Take a picture with the Easter bunny using your own camera for a donation. Bake sale!!! Special thanks to East Bangor Fire Company and East Bangor Park Board. Contact them to register for the adult egg hunt and the vendors. Call Ashley Frey (call or text) 484-892-1567 or Britney Weiss (text) 484-353-6615.
April 6
SBCC Class: Start Your Own Business
Start Your Own Business Classes start April 6th from 6-8 pm and run for 4 weeks every Thursday in April. at the Slate Belt Chamber office, 187 Blue Valley Dr., Bangor..
Start-manage-grow your own business today
Classes will cover business formation, licenses and permits, marketing and sales and business finances
Seating is limited-call today: Emily Stull 484-893-1032, estull@caclv.org or Laura McLain 610-588-1000, info@slatebeltchamber.org
Start-manage-grow your own business today
Classes will cover business formation, licenses and permits, marketing and sales and business finances
Seating is limited-call today: Emily Stull 484-893-1032, estull@caclv.org or Laura McLain 610-588-1000, info@slatebeltchamber.org
April 20
Earth and Health Day Celebration
Come to Nurture Nature Center Thursday April 20, 2016 - 11:30 AM -1:30 PM for the Northampton County 2016 Earth and Health Day Celebration
Come to Nurture Nature Center Thursday April 20, 2016 - 11:30 AM -1:30 PM for the Northampton County 2016 Earth and Health Day Celebration
Eleventh Annual Scholarship
Slater Family Network is offering a $2000 scholarship for a graduating Bangor HS senior who plans on attending a trade/vocational school or college. The scholarship is awarded to a student who is involved in community service. Applications are in the HS Guidance office, Slater Family Network office or on school district website under Slater Family Network.
Applications are due in the SFN office by Thursday, April 20. If you have any questions, please call the office at 610-599-7019.
Slater Family Network is offering a $2000 scholarship for a graduating Bangor HS senior who plans on attending a trade/vocational school or college. The scholarship is awarded to a student who is involved in community service. Applications are in the HS Guidance office, Slater Family Network office or on school district website under Slater Family Network.
Applications are due in the SFN office by Thursday, April 20. If you have any questions, please call the office at 610-599-7019.
Seventh Annual 912 Scholarship
The family and friends of Mr. Denny Strouse are offering a $1000 scholarship in loving memory of Denny. The 7th Annual “912” Scholarship is for a graduating Bangor HS senior who plans on attending a technical school or college. The scholarship is awarded to a well rounded student with interests in academics, outdoor sporting activities such as hunting, fishing, hiking and an enthusiasm for the outdoors. The student must possess a giving spirit exemplified through community service and love for family and friends. The application process is being facilitated by Slater Family Network. Applications are in the HS Guidance office, Slater Family Network office or on the school district website front page under 2017 Scholarships or under Slater Family Network.
Applications are due in the SFN office by Thursday, April 20. If you have any questions please call the office at 610-599-7019.
The family and friends of Mr. Denny Strouse are offering a $1000 scholarship in loving memory of Denny. The 7th Annual “912” Scholarship is for a graduating Bangor HS senior who plans on attending a technical school or college. The scholarship is awarded to a well rounded student with interests in academics, outdoor sporting activities such as hunting, fishing, hiking and an enthusiasm for the outdoors. The student must possess a giving spirit exemplified through community service and love for family and friends. The application process is being facilitated by Slater Family Network. Applications are in the HS Guidance office, Slater Family Network office or on the school district website front page under 2017 Scholarships or under Slater Family Network.
Applications are due in the SFN office by Thursday, April 20. If you have any questions please call the office at 610-599-7019.
April 22
Totts Gap Earth Day Project
What perfect timing! This two-day workshop starts on Earth Day, and finishes up just in time for a unique, hand-made Mother's Day gift, created with your own hands.
Part I of II Earth Day! April 22, 2017 10 AM
Under the direction of Jim Gloria of Totts Gap Arts, create your own unique hypertufa planter. Your newly formed planter will need to cure, so make sure to mark your calendar for day two! Part II of II, Saturday, May 6, 2017 10 AM
Join Joann Ginder of Ginder Greenhouse as she helps you complete your beautiful project. You will be helped to choose, arrange, plant and care for your creation.
Location: Ginder Greenhouse and Garden Center, 558 Lake Minsi Drive, Bangor, PA 18013
Fee of $45 includes: Materials and instruction for one hypertufa planter Your choice (up to $5 retail) of plants available at the greenhouse. Soil Fertilizer, Planting and care instruction. Due to class size limitations, this is a ticketed event. You can secure your space by buying a ticket at Ginder Greenhouse or at Totts Gap Arts. Complete the registration below to pay for your registration online through PayPal.
Part I of II Earth Day! April 22, 2017 10 AM
Under the direction of Jim Gloria of Totts Gap Arts, create your own unique hypertufa planter. Your newly formed planter will need to cure, so make sure to mark your calendar for day two! Part II of II, Saturday, May 6, 2017 10 AM
Join Joann Ginder of Ginder Greenhouse as she helps you complete your beautiful project. You will be helped to choose, arrange, plant and care for your creation.
Location: Ginder Greenhouse and Garden Center, 558 Lake Minsi Drive, Bangor, PA 18013
Fee of $45 includes: Materials and instruction for one hypertufa planter Your choice (up to $5 retail) of plants available at the greenhouse. Soil Fertilizer, Planting and care instruction. Due to class size limitations, this is a ticketed event. You can secure your space by buying a ticket at Ginder Greenhouse or at Totts Gap Arts. Complete the registration below to pay for your registration online through PayPal.
April 29
Easton Electronics recycling
Electronics recycling event open to City of Easton and Northampton County residents only, Saturday, April 29 at 9 AM - 12 PM 500 Bushkill Drive Complex Easton 18042 proof of residency required.
Electronics recycling event open to City of Easton and Northampton County residents only, Saturday, April 29 at 9 AM - 12 PM 500 Bushkill Drive Complex Easton 18042 proof of residency required.
May 20
Art in the Park
Forks Area Art Society - 2017 “Amp Up The Art!” ART IN THE PARK Call for Artist’s/Craftsman’s/Vendors. Forks Area Art Society is hosting its fourth outdoor art show to promote a creative community gathering of artists. Come join the fun!
Saturday May 20, 2017 (Rain or Shine); 11:00 am - 5:00 pm; Forks Township Community Center Amphitheater, 500 Zucksville Road, Easton PA 18040
Registration Fees:
• Non-members: $40.00 for each 12x12 space.
• FAAS Members (2017 dues paid): $30.00 for each 12x12 space.
• Food Vendor – Business Flat Fee: $50.00 for each 12x12 space.
Registration Deadline: May 1, 2017. Info: forksartsociety@gmail.com or Penny at (610) 746-3026.
Forks Area Art Society - 2017 “Amp Up The Art!” ART IN THE PARK Call for Artist’s/Craftsman’s/Vendors. Forks Area Art Society is hosting its fourth outdoor art show to promote a creative community gathering of artists. Come join the fun!
Saturday May 20, 2017 (Rain or Shine); 11:00 am - 5:00 pm; Forks Township Community Center Amphitheater, 500 Zucksville Road, Easton PA 18040
Registration Fees:
• Non-members: $40.00 for each 12x12 space.
• FAAS Members (2017 dues paid): $30.00 for each 12x12 space.
• Food Vendor – Business Flat Fee: $50.00 for each 12x12 space.
Registration Deadline: May 1, 2017. Info: forksartsociety@gmail.com or Penny at (610) 746-3026.
September 2
ReStore Recyclable Latex Paint
September 2 Upper Mt. Bethel Township, Municipal Building, 387 Ye Olde Highway, Mt. Bethel, PA 18343
October 7, Tatamy Borough, Hope Lutheran Church, 240 S 8Th St.,Tatamy, PA 18085
September 2 Upper Mt. Bethel Township, Municipal Building, 387 Ye Olde Highway, Mt. Bethel, PA 18343
October 7, Tatamy Borough, Hope Lutheran Church, 240 S 8Th St.,Tatamy, PA 18085
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.
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
700 American Bangor Road
Bangor, ph 610-588-1224
Hours: 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
Exercise , Wednesdays, 10:00 A.M.
Afternoon with the Arts, Thursday, 12:15 P.M.
Pool Tables are available every morning & Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons
Morning Stretch, Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30 A.M
Crafts & Chat, Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M.
Zumba Gold, Tuesdays, 10:00 A.M.
Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 8:00-11:00 A.M
Afternoon with the Arts, Thursdays, 12:15 P.M.
Tax Preparation by AARP, Fridays, 8:A.M.-2:00 P.M.
(MUST call 484-541-0198 for appointment)
FEBRUARY EVENTS
Poker, Tuesday, February, 21, 12:15 P.M.
Oscar Trivia, Thursday, February 23, 10:00 A.M.
Painting with Hen House, Tuesday, February 28, 1:00-3:00 P.M.
March
Morning Stretch, Monday's, Thursdays and Fridays, 9:30 A.M.
Crafts & Chat, Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M.
Zumba Gold, Tuesdays 10:00 A.M.
Exercise Class, Wednesdays 10:00 A.M.
Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 8:00-11:00 A.M.
Crafts with Bev, Thursday, March 2, 23, 10:00 A.M.
Afternoon with the Arts, Thursday, March 2,9,23,30, 12:15 P.M.
Tax Preparation-AARP, Fridays, 9:00A.M.-2:00 P.M.(need appointment)
Pool Tables are available every morning & Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday afternoons. Library, TV, and computers available.
MARCH EVENTS
Checkers, Thursday, March 2, 12:15 P.M.
Farkle, Friday, March 3, 12:00
Quoits, Tuesday, March 7, 12:15 P.M.
Chess, Thursday, March 9, 12:15 P.M.
MUSIC WITH JIM HUMMEL, Friday, March 10, 12:30-2:30 P.M.
AARP Meeting, Monday, March 13, 1:30 P.M.
Irish Games Day, Thursday, March 16, 10:00 A.M.
Shamrock and Green Bingo, Friday, March 17, 12:15 P.M.
Quoits, Tuesday, March 21, 12:15 P.M.
Council Meeting, March 23, 9:00 A.M.
Center Events Meeting, Thursday, March 23, 12:15 P.M.
Baseball, Friday, March 24, 10:00 A.M.
Spring Painting, Tuesday, March 28, 1:00-3:00 P.M.
Chess, Thursday, March 30, 12:15 P.M
Pen Argyl - February 2017
MTD: 1.82 YTD: 5.26 Normal: 2.77
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1.50 |
2.50 |
Dec. 6 |
1.00 |
3.00 |
Dec. 11 |
.50 |
3.50 |
Dec. 17 |
2.00 |
5.00 |
Dec. 29 |
2.50 |
7.50 |
Jan. 6 |
.50 |
8.00 |
Jan. 11 |
.25 |
8.25 |
Jan, 14 |
1.00 |
9.25 |
Jan. 31 |
1.0 |
10.25 |
Feb 9 |
6.0 |
16.25 |
Blue Mt. Library New Books
Adult Fiction:
Victoria, Daisy Goodwin
To Capture What We Cannot Keep, Beatrice Colin
Monticello, Sally Gunning
Ghosts Of War, Brad Taylor
Karolina's Twins, Ronald Balson
How Will I Know You, Jessica Treadway
The Education Of Dixie Dupree, Donna Everhart
The Sound Of Rain, Gregg Olsen
The Barefoot Summer, Carolyn Brown
Out Of Bounds, Val McDermid
The Midnight Bell, Jack Higgins
The Guests On South Battery, Karen White
First Comes Love, Emily Giffin
The Mistress, Danielle Steel
Below The Belt, Stuart Woods
Adult Large Print:
Because You're Mine, Colleen Coble
Crash and Burn, Fern Michaels
Boomer's Bucket List, Sue Pethick
Where The Lost Girls Go, R.J. Noonan
Mulberry Moon, Catherine Anderson
Adult Non-Fiction:
We Have Your Daughter, Paula Woodward
Hillbilly Elegy, J. D. Vance
Getting Real, Gretchen Carlson
Hidden Figures, Margot L. Shetterly
Rise Of The Rocket Girls, Nathalia Holt
Victoria, Daisy Goodwin
To Capture What We Cannot Keep, Beatrice Colin
Monticello, Sally Gunning
Ghosts Of War, Brad Taylor
Karolina's Twins, Ronald Balson
How Will I Know You, Jessica Treadway
The Education Of Dixie Dupree, Donna Everhart
The Sound Of Rain, Gregg Olsen
The Barefoot Summer, Carolyn Brown
Out Of Bounds, Val McDermid
The Midnight Bell, Jack Higgins
The Guests On South Battery, Karen White
First Comes Love, Emily Giffin
The Mistress, Danielle Steel
Below The Belt, Stuart Woods
Adult Large Print:
Because You're Mine, Colleen Coble
Crash and Burn, Fern Michaels
Boomer's Bucket List, Sue Pethick
Where The Lost Girls Go, R.J. Noonan
Mulberry Moon, Catherine Anderson
Adult Non-Fiction:
We Have Your Daughter, Paula Woodward
Hillbilly Elegy, J. D. Vance
Getting Real, Gretchen Carlson
Hidden Figures, Margot L. Shetterly
Rise Of The Rocket Girls, Nathalia Holt
Bangor Library New Books
(Feb 2 - Feb 8)
Adult Fiction
Twelve Days by Alex Berenson
A Dogs Purpose by Bruce Cameron
Right Behind You by Lisa Gardner
Curtain of Death by W.e.b. Griffin
Roberts B. Parkers Revelation by Robert Knott
A Book of American Martyrs by Joyce Carol Oates
Rather Be the Devil by Ian Rankin
Echo’s in Death by J.d. Robb.
Adult non Fiction
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
Settle for More by Megyn Kelly
Hidden Figures: the American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly.
Junior Fiction
Old Yeller by Fred Gipson
Anne of Green Gables by L.m. Montgomery.
Young Adult Fiction
Kings Cage by Victoria Aveyard
Blade Silver
Faded Denim
Harsh Pink
Moon White by Melody Carlson
Caraval by Stephanie Garber
Wires and Nerve Volume 1 by Marissa Meyer.
Easy non Fiction
Dreamworks Trolls by Veronica Wagner.
(Feb 2 - Feb 8)
Adult Fiction
Twelve Days by Alex Berenson
A Dogs Purpose by Bruce Cameron
Right Behind You by Lisa Gardner
Curtain of Death by W.e.b. Griffin
Roberts B. Parkers Revelation by Robert Knott
A Book of American Martyrs by Joyce Carol Oates
Rather Be the Devil by Ian Rankin
Echo’s in Death by J.d. Robb.
Adult non Fiction
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
Settle for More by Megyn Kelly
Hidden Figures: the American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly.
Junior Fiction
Old Yeller by Fred Gipson
Anne of Green Gables by L.m. Montgomery.
Young Adult Fiction
Kings Cage by Victoria Aveyard
Blade Silver
Faded Denim
Harsh Pink
Moon White by Melody Carlson
Caraval by Stephanie Garber
Wires and Nerve Volume 1 by Marissa Meyer.
Easy non Fiction
Dreamworks Trolls by Veronica Wagner.
Slate Belt Road Work
Week of Feb 20
Bushkill Twp.
ROAD NAME: Bushkill Center Road
BETWEEN: High Street AND Belfast Road
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution
driving
through the work zone.
START DATE: 02/27/2017 Est. Completion Date: 03/03/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
Plainfield Township
Kromer Road Bridge Repair
Road Closed Until 2018
ROAD NAME: Bushkill Center Road
BETWEEN: High Street AND Belfast Road
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution
driving
through the work zone.
START DATE: 02/27/2017 Est. Completion Date: 03/03/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
Plainfield Township
Kromer Road Bridge Repair
Road Closed Until 2018
SLATE BELT MEN’S QUOIT LEAGUE
February 16, 2017 Liberty Fire Co. 35 Columbia Fire Co. 21 – John “Packy” Roberts 11-3, Jack Stenlake 11-3, Todd M. Albert 9-1; Bob Ponnett 8-6, Todd E. Albert 8-6 Hillside Rod & Gun Club 38 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 18 – Matt Wagner 12-2 East Bangor Fire Co. 29 Rescue Fire Co. 27 – Bill Pascoe 12-2, John Pene 11-3; Steve Policelli 10-4, Rob George 10-4 Bangor Jax 31 Oxford Fire Co. 25 – Dave Giaquinto 12-2; Jeff Lindsay 10-4 Roseto Legion 36 Second Ward Fire Co. 20 – Brian Miller 12-2, Chuck Klingle 11-3, Jared Lobb 10-4 Bangor Elks 32 Bangor VFW 24 – Jerry Bubba 12-2; Jack Comunale 9-5 O’Neill’s Place 34 Pen Argyl Legion 30 (one extra round) – Paul Freeby 11-5, Andy Conroy 11-5; Brookes Kromer 11-5, Robert “Bibbles” Dentith 9-7 2016-2017 SBMQL Second Half Standings Division 1 – Bangor Elks 10-0, Bangor Jax 10-0, Oxford Fire Co. 8-2, O’Neill’s Place 7-3, Pen Argyl Legion 7-3, Roseto Legion 6-4, Bangor VFW 5-5 Division 2 – Hillside Rod & Gun Club 6-4, East Bangor Fire Co. 5-5, Second Ward Fire Co. 2-8, Liberty Fire Co. 2-8, Rescue Fire Co. 1-9, Columbia Fire Co. 1-9, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-10 2016-2017 SBMQL Season Standings Division 1 – Oxford Fire Co. 21-2, Bangor Elks 21-2, Bangor Jax 21-2, Pen Argyl Legion 16-7, Roseto Legion 15-8, O’Neill’s Place 14-9, Bangor VFW 11-12 Division 2 – Hillside Rod & Gun Club 15-8, East Bangor Fire Co. 11-12, Rescue Fire Co. 5-18, Second Ward Fire Co. 5-18, Liberty Fire Co. 4-19, Columbia Fire Co. 2-21, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-23 |
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