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HELP WANTED: Photographers and Videographers for Town Topics Live. If you enjoy taking photos and videos with your cell phone you could be the person we are looking for. Will supply equipment if necessary. Will train. High school students are welcome to apply. We are also looking for assistants to help with a variety of chores associated with our podcasting company. All are paid positions. Contact us at [email protected] or call 570-688-3724.
Planned PennDOT Roadwork February 3 - 7
(Weather May Alter Plans)
PA 511 Traffic Alerts - 7:00am Today
Slaters' Win Completes Improbable Run
by Larry Cory The Bangor Boys Basketball team completed a seemingly improbable run to earn the sixth and final seed in the Colonial League playoffs to play 7pm Saturday night at number-three seed Palmerton. That run began a month ago with Pen Argyl and ended Wednesday night at Pen Argyl where they defeated the Knights 75-36. On January 11, Bangor’s record stood at 4-8 overall and 3-7 in the league. Cj Miles was just returning from an injury when the Slaters defeated Pen Argyl 63-32 at Bangor. A win over NDGP followed on Miles’ driving lay-up with seven seconds left in the game. The Slaters then shocked undefeated Southern Lehigh and beat highly-ranked Wilson in overtime. A win over Saucon Valley and a non-league loss to Freedom followed. Back to the league schedule, Moravian was next, which had beaten the Slaters 50-31 earlier in the season. The Slaters, however, avenged that loss scoring a decisive 64-48 win. Bangor then suffered a 54-51 league loss to Palmerton in the final seconds. Next up, Bangor reversed a 67-57 loss to Palisades earlier in the year by beating the Pirates 78-37 at Bangor, setting up a big game with Pen Argyl which could put the Slaters in position for the league playoffs. The East division Slaters also needed some help which came from the West Division’s shorter schedule. Going into action Tuesday night, West Division Salisbury led Bangor in the league standings with a 9-7 record compared to Bangor’s 9-8. The Falcons, however, lost to Southern Lehigh 60-56 Tuesday, dropping the Falcons into a tie with Bangor at 9-8. If the season ended then Salisbury would get the nod for the sixth seed based on head-to-head competition. Since east teams play 18 games, the Slaters, still had a game scheduled with Pen Argyl last night, setting up a win or go home scenario. Bangor left little doubt they were not going to be denied racing out to a 19-0 lead before the Knights’ Jillian Pysher scored with 30 seconds left in the first quarter. Nate Owens scored a pair of treys in that run and also took an alley-oop pass from Miles for a lay-up. At halftime Bangor was up 36-13 and after three quarter the lead had increased to 53-23. Owens led the team with 15 points while Miles had 12. Dan Heald and Caleb Ranthum came of the bench to score 8 and 7 points respectively. Pen Argyl Senior Jordan DeFelice hit five, threes and 20 points to lead Pen Argyl. Conor Fehr followed with 8 points. Many thanks to Wayne Muller of Pen Argyl and Dan Borst of Bangor for sending us game stats. GAME VIDEO BELOW Happening Soon......All you can eat breakfast
Blue Valley Rescue All you can eat breakfast will be held at Columbia Fire Co. from 8-12noon, Sunday February 9. Cost: Adults $9.00, Child 5 to 12 $5.00, Child 4 and under. Free. The Menu: Scrambled eggs, Potatoes, Bacon, Ham, Pork Sausage, Scrapple, Pancakes, French Toast, Toast, Cream Chip Beef, Sausage Gravy, Apple Sauce, Vanilla Pudding, Chocolate Pudding, Fruit Cocktail, Drinks: Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Tea, Apple Juice, Orange Juice, Grape Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Milk, Chocolate Milk, Water. UMBT Girls Recreational Softball Registration for UMBT Girls Recreational Softball is open through March 6, 2020 for girls between the ages of 4 and those not turning 21 before July 1 , 2020 who reside in either Bangor, East Bangor, Upper Mount Bethel, Lower Mount Bethel, Portland, Washington, or Roseto. Register at http://umbt.leagueapps.com/ or check FaceBook at UMBT Softball Organization. Registration is $60 per player, $55 for each subsequent sibling.
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The Live-streamed Eagle cam from Hanover Pa. is back for its sixth year. They are currently in their nest-building phase. Eggs are likely to be laid in mid to late February. Incubation time is about 35 days, meaning the eggs would likely hatch some time in late march. Click on the graphic, then click on arrow in the center, and see OTHER VIEWS in lower right. Click on that.
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Public Service Announcements
Public Service Announcements
Home Heating Assistance
LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps individuals and families pay their heating bills through home heating energy assistance grants. It also provides crisis grants to help in the event of an emergency or if a resident is in danger of losing his or her heat due to broken equipment, lack of fuel or termination of utility service.
The income eligibility guidelines for LIHEAP are set at 150% of the federal poverty income level. For example, the income limit for an individual is $18,735; for a couple, the limit is $25,365; and for a family of four, it is $38,625.
Residents may apply for LIHEAP online or by contacting the County Assistance Office in their county of residence.
Click here for additional information.
LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps individuals and families pay their heating bills through home heating energy assistance grants. It also provides crisis grants to help in the event of an emergency or if a resident is in danger of losing his or her heat due to broken equipment, lack of fuel or termination of utility service.
The income eligibility guidelines for LIHEAP are set at 150% of the federal poverty income level. For example, the income limit for an individual is $18,735; for a couple, the limit is $25,365; and for a family of four, it is $38,625.
Residents may apply for LIHEAP online or by contacting the County Assistance Office in their county of residence.
Click here for additional information.
UMBT Girls Recreational Softball
Registration for UMBT Girls Recreational Softball is open through March 6, 2020 for girls between the ages of 4 and those not turning 21 before July 1 , 2020 who reside in either Bangor, East Bangor, Upper Mount Bethel, Lower Mount Bethel, Portland, Washington, or Roseto. Register at http://umbt.leagueapps.com/ or check FaceBook at UMBT Softball Organization. Registration is $60 per player, $55 for each subsequent sibling.
Registration for UMBT Girls Recreational Softball is open through March 6, 2020 for girls between the ages of 4 and those not turning 21 before July 1 , 2020 who reside in either Bangor, East Bangor, Upper Mount Bethel, Lower Mount Bethel, Portland, Washington, or Roseto. Register at http://umbt.leagueapps.com/ or check FaceBook at UMBT Softball Organization. Registration is $60 per player, $55 for each subsequent sibling.
Support Group For Vets & First Responders
A new confidential support group for veterans and first responders is available at A Clean Slate on the corner of Broadway and First St. (Rt. 191) in Bangor.
The group meets the third Monday of the month from 7pm to 8pm. It is free.
A professional counselor will facilitate the group. All are welcome. No sign-up is needed. Call 610-452-9348 for more info.
A new confidential support group for veterans and first responders is available at A Clean Slate on the corner of Broadway and First St. (Rt. 191) in Bangor.
The group meets the third Monday of the month from 7pm to 8pm. It is free.
A professional counselor will facilitate the group. All are welcome. No sign-up is needed. Call 610-452-9348 for more info.
Weona Calendars Available
After many months of hard work, the 100th Anniversary of Weona Park 2020 Calendar is completed. Put together by Walter Cole, former History teacher at Pen Argyl High School and member of the Slate Belt Heritage Center, it features pictures, past and present, of the park and events that took place there, as well as in early Pen Argyl.
This Limited-Edition Calendar is now available to purchase at a cost of $15.00, cash or check only. Checks should be made payable to “Pen Argyl Borough”. The Calendar is on display at the Blue Mt. Community Library, 216 S. Robinson Ave., Pen Argyl. To purchase or for more information, call Walt Cole at 610-863-6472.
After many months of hard work, the 100th Anniversary of Weona Park 2020 Calendar is completed. Put together by Walter Cole, former History teacher at Pen Argyl High School and member of the Slate Belt Heritage Center, it features pictures, past and present, of the park and events that took place there, as well as in early Pen Argyl.
This Limited-Edition Calendar is now available to purchase at a cost of $15.00, cash or check only. Checks should be made payable to “Pen Argyl Borough”. The Calendar is on display at the Blue Mt. Community Library, 216 S. Robinson Ave., Pen Argyl. To purchase or for more information, call Walt Cole at 610-863-6472.
Struggling With Substances?
People struggling with substances can now walk in for drug and alcohol assessments at the Clean Slate Bangor, 100 South First Street St, Bangor 610-452-9348 Mondays from 10am - 12pm Many times this is the first step toward treatment and a new life.
People struggling with substances can now walk in for drug and alcohol assessments at the Clean Slate Bangor, 100 South First Street St, Bangor 610-452-9348 Mondays from 10am - 12pm Many times this is the first step toward treatment and a new life.
Help Track Bald Eagle Population
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking for the public’s help to track the state’s growing bald eagle population. After reaching a low of just three nesting bald eagle pairs in the Commonwealth in the early 1980s, officials now estimate there are more than 300 nesting pairs here.
While bald eagles are no longer listed as a threatened species in Pennsylvania, they are still protected by the U.S. Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, which prohibits taking of the birds, nests or eggs. If you spot a bald eagle nest, please use proper etiquette to avoid disturbing the birds.
To review bald eagle nest guidelines, or to report your nest sighting to the game commission, click here.
While bald eagles are no longer listed as a threatened species in Pennsylvania, they are still protected by the U.S. Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, which prohibits taking of the birds, nests or eggs. If you spot a bald eagle nest, please use proper etiquette to avoid disturbing the birds.
To review bald eagle nest guidelines, or to report your nest sighting to the game commission, click here.
Donations for St. John's Cemetery
Donations for St. John's Cemetery in Bangor are being accepted for maintenance. You can mail them to St. John's Cemetery c/o Carol Hummel, 136 Messinger Street, Bangor, Pa 18013.
Donations for St. John's Cemetery in Bangor are being accepted for maintenance. You can mail them to St. John's Cemetery c/o Carol Hummel, 136 Messinger Street, Bangor, Pa 18013.
"Weona 100" Requests
Pen Argyl Borough requests volunteers, personal stories from Community for “Weona 100.” A joint committee of borough officials and residents are planning a weekend of “Weona 100” festivities and activities on June 19-20, 2020. For more information about the Weona Park 100th Anniversary plans, contact Roberta Cowley at 484-695-2994 or email [email protected].
Heritage Center Monthly Schedule
2020: Sundays: February 9th @ 2:00 PM: “Sheep to Shawl” by Hope Horn. March 8th @ 2:00 PM: “Leopold Conservation Farming Award” by Richard DiFebo.
Thursdays: April 16th @ 7:00 PM: “Textile Book Reveal & Signing” by Committee. May 14th @ 7:00 PM: “Garment – Textile Book Process” by Committee. June 18th @ 7:00 PM: Preservation Awards by Karen Brewer. July 9th @ 7:00 PM: 100th “Anniversary of Weona Park” by Walter Cole. August 13th @ 7:00 PM: “Anniversary of V-J Day” by Russ Stout. September 19th @ 7:00 PM: “1936 Slate Centennial Parade Video”. October 8th @ 7:00 PM: Haunted Heritage Program
Sundays: November 8th @ 2:00 PM: “Pearl Harbor Remembered” by Jim Paynter. December 13th @ 2:00 PM: “Great Slate Belt Trivia Contest” by Marc Blau
Pen Argyl Borough requests volunteers, personal stories from Community for “Weona 100.” A joint committee of borough officials and residents are planning a weekend of “Weona 100” festivities and activities on June 19-20, 2020. For more information about the Weona Park 100th Anniversary plans, contact Roberta Cowley at 484-695-2994 or email [email protected].
Heritage Center Monthly Schedule
2020: Sundays: February 9th @ 2:00 PM: “Sheep to Shawl” by Hope Horn. March 8th @ 2:00 PM: “Leopold Conservation Farming Award” by Richard DiFebo.
Thursdays: April 16th @ 7:00 PM: “Textile Book Reveal & Signing” by Committee. May 14th @ 7:00 PM: “Garment – Textile Book Process” by Committee. June 18th @ 7:00 PM: Preservation Awards by Karen Brewer. July 9th @ 7:00 PM: 100th “Anniversary of Weona Park” by Walter Cole. August 13th @ 7:00 PM: “Anniversary of V-J Day” by Russ Stout. September 19th @ 7:00 PM: “1936 Slate Centennial Parade Video”. October 8th @ 7:00 PM: Haunted Heritage Program
Sundays: November 8th @ 2:00 PM: “Pearl Harbor Remembered” by Jim Paynter. December 13th @ 2:00 PM: “Great Slate Belt Trivia Contest” by Marc Blau
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February 7
Tracking Workshop
Friday, February 7, 2020 at 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Winter is a good time to observe animals and study their tracks. At Jacobsburg on Friday, February 7 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm you can learn how animals walk and how to identify them based on their foot shape. We'll spend the evening inside getting messy by making plaster casts. Registration is required. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/
February 8
Animal Tracks & Signs
Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 10:00am to 11:30am. Could you tell if a bobcat was in the area? An owl? Take a walk through Jacobsburg in search of animal tracks and signs. Participants should dress for the weather and wear comfortable hiking shoes. If there’s snow, we’ll take the walk in snowshoes! Registration is required. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/
Winter Insects
Did you know that you can find insects in winter? Join us on Saturday, February 8 from 1 to 2:30pm as we explore the Bushkill Creek in search of insects that are able to survive in cold, icy creeks during the winter months. Participants should dress for the weather. Boots and equipment will be provided. Registration is required. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/
Abstract Art Series
Introducing a new Bloom workshop series. Karin will be leading a 3-class series on abstract art!
Abstract Art is defined as art that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of a visual reality but instead use shapes, colors, forms and gestural marks to achieve its effect.
Saturday, February 8th - Alcohol Ink Painting
Each class is $25 on it’s own. Purchase all 3 together for an introductory discounted price of $60!
Every purchase made at Bloom is made a with a purpose. You help a woman rebuild her life when you choose Bloom!!
REGISTER HERE
February 9
Sheep To Shawl
The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their monthly historic program on Sunday, February 9, 2020 @ 2:00 PM. Speaker for the program will be Mrs. Hope DeBoer Horn who will present “Sheep to Shawl” demonstrating taking wool from its raw state into a finished product. Mrs. Horn operates a wool school out of the former Oughoughton one-room schoolhouse in Richmond PA.
She teaches classes on dying, spinning, and weaving products from wool. She has her own sheep and goats where she does all the sheering herself along with dying the wool with natural products like goldenrod and other plants. She sells the products and unspun wool at her restored general store next to the school. Mrs. Horn is a skilled crafter of this art and has been successful in preserving a trade that has been practiced for thousands of years. The event is free and open to the public. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street in Bangor, PA. For additional information please contact Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661.
All you can eat breakfast
Blue Valley Rescue All you can eat breakfast will be held at Columbia Fire Co. from 8-12noon, Sunday February 9.
Cost: Adults $9.00, Child 5 to 12 $5.00, Child 4 and under. Free.
The Menu:Scrambled eggs, Potatoes, Bacon, Ham, Pork Sausage, Scrapple, Pancakes, French Toast, Toast, Cream Chip Beef, Sausage Gravy, Apple Sauce, Vanilla Pudding, Chocolate Pudding, Fruit Cocktail,
Drinks: Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Tea, Apple Juice, Orange Juice, Grape Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Milk, Chocolate Milk, Water.
February 10
AARP Meeting
The next meeting of the Slate Belt AARP Chapter 4135 will be on Feb. 10th at 1pm at the Senior Center.
Marcia Hahn will be the guest speaker on the topic of the Real ID Act. It is very important to know what this Act means to PA Residents before Oct. 1, 2020. Everyone is welcome to attend.
AARP is also planning a trip from Sept. 28-Oct. 3. It is a Pigeon Forge and Smoky Mts. Show Trip. If interested, please call Deanna at 610-588-4623 for more info.
February 15
Liztech Bingo /Tricky Tray
Annual Liztech Bingo & Tricky Tray. Saturday February 15, at 1:00pm, doors open at 11:00am. Bingo prizes are ALL Liztech pieces there are NO cash prizes.
The tricky tray is a small tricky tray of additional Liztech pieces. Advance bingo tickets are $25, day of tickets are $30. Kitchen is open. For information and tickets please contact Stephanie at 610-216-6716 or [email protected]. #bingo #liztech #portlandpa #slatebeltpa #portlandfire33
Abstract Art Series
Introducing a new workshop series. Karin will be leading a 3-class series on abstract art!
Abstract Art is defined as art that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of a visual reality but instead use shapes, colors, forms and gestural marks to achieve its effect.
Saturday, February 15th - Palette Knife Painting
Each class is $25 on it’s own. Purchase all 3 together for an introductory discounted price of $60!
Every purchase made at Bloom is made a with a purpose. You help a woman rebuild her life when you choose Bloom!!
REGISTER HERE
February 16
Bird Count and Bird Walk
Great Backyard Bird Count & Winter Bird Walk will be Hosted by Waste Management's Grand Central Environmental Education Center Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 10 AM – 11:30 AM Waste Management's Grand Central Environmental Education Center
891 Grand Central Road, Pen Argyl.
The annual winter backyard bird count walk will be a fun outdoor adventure for all ages! Together, they will count birds and report them to the Great Backyard Bird Count. Bring your winter clothes, good walking shoes (or boots - they might have snow by then!) and your camera! This walk leaves promptly at 10am from the education center.
To register, contact Adrienne Fors ([email protected]) or leave a message with our community line 1-888-373-2917.
*please watch post for bad weather event. We may reschedule*
February 19
BMCL Fundraiser
A Fundraiser for The Blue Mountain Community Library will be held Thursday, Febuary 19, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm at the Café on Broadway, 21 S. Broadway in Wind Gap, PA.
The Café will generously donate a portion of all sales that day to the library. All food is fresh and made to order. You are encouraged to call ahead with your order. Specials are listed on the restaurant’s Facebook page. The Café is take-out or eat-in, with limited seating. The phone # is 610-881-4261.
Menus are available at the Café or at the library. Your support of this fundraiser to benefit the library will be greatly appreciated.
The library is located at 216 S. Robinson Ave., Pen Argyl, PA. Hours are M-Sa, 10:00 am- Noon, and M-Th, 6:00-8:00 pm. Call 610-863-3029 for information or visit www.bmcl.org.
February 20
Discover Lehigh Valley
Discover Lehigh Valley, Northampton County DCED and Slate Belt Rising have organized a workshop in the Slate Belt February 20 from 9-11am at the Slate Belt Heritage Center for local businesses to come and learn how to work with Discover Lehigh Valley and engage travelers and visitors.
March 3
BAHS Band Pops Concert
Bangor Area High School Bands Pops Concert Featuring John Williams compositions from Raiders of the Lost Ark and Schindler’s List, West Side Story medley and others will be held Tuesday, March 3, 7:30 PM in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater at Bangor High School.
March 14
Craft and Vendor Show
Portland Craft & Vendor Show, Saturday March 14 from 9am to 3pm. Free admission and parking. ATM within walking distance. Handicap accessible. Kitchen open. For space availability please contact Stephanie 610-216-6716.
Brick Bingo
Brick Bingo, will be held Saturday April 4. Doors open at 11am, Bingo begins at 1pm. ALL new this year a small Lego themed Tricky tray held during bingo, drawing immediately following bingo. Advance tickets are $20. Group tickets available, click open flyer for info. Kids are welcome to play accompanied by an adult. Kitchen open for lunch and snacks. Contact Stephanie for tickets 610-216-6716 or [email protected].
March 29
PA Alumni Assoc. Bingo
Pen Argyl Area Alumni Association Bingo. Featuring Designer bags and cash prizes. Sunday, March 29, 2020, Wind Gap Fire Company Social Hall, 111 N. Broadway Wind Gap, PA 18091. Doors Open at 11:30AM, Bingo starts at 1:00PM. 20 regular games, special bingos, Tricky Tray, & 50/50. Tickets are $20 in advance $25 at the door. Light lunch will be available. For tickets call 610-863-4600. Proceeds Benefit The Alumni Scholarship Fund.
May 30
Annual Masonic Motorama
The 7th Annual Masonic Motorama car, truck, van, motorcycle show and the Horsepower Showdown presented by Portland Masonic lodge No. 311 and Smoke and Speed will be held Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 9 AM – 5 PM at Plainfield Farmers Assn 1281 Bangor Rd.
Open to all cars, trucks, vans, Suv, powerwheels and anything with a motor! awards will be given!!! live entertainment! food! Truck Pulls!
Tracking Workshop
Friday, February 7, 2020 at 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Winter is a good time to observe animals and study their tracks. At Jacobsburg on Friday, February 7 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm you can learn how animals walk and how to identify them based on their foot shape. We'll spend the evening inside getting messy by making plaster casts. Registration is required. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/
February 8
Animal Tracks & Signs
Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 10:00am to 11:30am. Could you tell if a bobcat was in the area? An owl? Take a walk through Jacobsburg in search of animal tracks and signs. Participants should dress for the weather and wear comfortable hiking shoes. If there’s snow, we’ll take the walk in snowshoes! Registration is required. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/
Winter Insects
Did you know that you can find insects in winter? Join us on Saturday, February 8 from 1 to 2:30pm as we explore the Bushkill Creek in search of insects that are able to survive in cold, icy creeks during the winter months. Participants should dress for the weather. Boots and equipment will be provided. Registration is required. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/
Abstract Art Series
Introducing a new Bloom workshop series. Karin will be leading a 3-class series on abstract art!
Abstract Art is defined as art that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of a visual reality but instead use shapes, colors, forms and gestural marks to achieve its effect.
Saturday, February 8th - Alcohol Ink Painting
Each class is $25 on it’s own. Purchase all 3 together for an introductory discounted price of $60!
Every purchase made at Bloom is made a with a purpose. You help a woman rebuild her life when you choose Bloom!!
REGISTER HERE
February 9
Sheep To Shawl
The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their monthly historic program on Sunday, February 9, 2020 @ 2:00 PM. Speaker for the program will be Mrs. Hope DeBoer Horn who will present “Sheep to Shawl” demonstrating taking wool from its raw state into a finished product. Mrs. Horn operates a wool school out of the former Oughoughton one-room schoolhouse in Richmond PA.
She teaches classes on dying, spinning, and weaving products from wool. She has her own sheep and goats where she does all the sheering herself along with dying the wool with natural products like goldenrod and other plants. She sells the products and unspun wool at her restored general store next to the school. Mrs. Horn is a skilled crafter of this art and has been successful in preserving a trade that has been practiced for thousands of years. The event is free and open to the public. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street in Bangor, PA. For additional information please contact Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661.
All you can eat breakfast
Blue Valley Rescue All you can eat breakfast will be held at Columbia Fire Co. from 8-12noon, Sunday February 9.
Cost: Adults $9.00, Child 5 to 12 $5.00, Child 4 and under. Free.
The Menu:Scrambled eggs, Potatoes, Bacon, Ham, Pork Sausage, Scrapple, Pancakes, French Toast, Toast, Cream Chip Beef, Sausage Gravy, Apple Sauce, Vanilla Pudding, Chocolate Pudding, Fruit Cocktail,
Drinks: Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Tea, Apple Juice, Orange Juice, Grape Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Milk, Chocolate Milk, Water.
February 10
AARP Meeting
The next meeting of the Slate Belt AARP Chapter 4135 will be on Feb. 10th at 1pm at the Senior Center.
Marcia Hahn will be the guest speaker on the topic of the Real ID Act. It is very important to know what this Act means to PA Residents before Oct. 1, 2020. Everyone is welcome to attend.
AARP is also planning a trip from Sept. 28-Oct. 3. It is a Pigeon Forge and Smoky Mts. Show Trip. If interested, please call Deanna at 610-588-4623 for more info.
February 15
Liztech Bingo /Tricky Tray
Annual Liztech Bingo & Tricky Tray. Saturday February 15, at 1:00pm, doors open at 11:00am. Bingo prizes are ALL Liztech pieces there are NO cash prizes.
The tricky tray is a small tricky tray of additional Liztech pieces. Advance bingo tickets are $25, day of tickets are $30. Kitchen is open. For information and tickets please contact Stephanie at 610-216-6716 or [email protected]. #bingo #liztech #portlandpa #slatebeltpa #portlandfire33
Abstract Art Series
Introducing a new workshop series. Karin will be leading a 3-class series on abstract art!
Abstract Art is defined as art that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of a visual reality but instead use shapes, colors, forms and gestural marks to achieve its effect.
Saturday, February 15th - Palette Knife Painting
Each class is $25 on it’s own. Purchase all 3 together for an introductory discounted price of $60!
Every purchase made at Bloom is made a with a purpose. You help a woman rebuild her life when you choose Bloom!!
REGISTER HERE
February 16
Bird Count and Bird Walk
Great Backyard Bird Count & Winter Bird Walk will be Hosted by Waste Management's Grand Central Environmental Education Center Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 10 AM – 11:30 AM Waste Management's Grand Central Environmental Education Center
891 Grand Central Road, Pen Argyl.
The annual winter backyard bird count walk will be a fun outdoor adventure for all ages! Together, they will count birds and report them to the Great Backyard Bird Count. Bring your winter clothes, good walking shoes (or boots - they might have snow by then!) and your camera! This walk leaves promptly at 10am from the education center.
To register, contact Adrienne Fors ([email protected]) or leave a message with our community line 1-888-373-2917.
*please watch post for bad weather event. We may reschedule*
February 19
BMCL Fundraiser
A Fundraiser for The Blue Mountain Community Library will be held Thursday, Febuary 19, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm at the Café on Broadway, 21 S. Broadway in Wind Gap, PA.
The Café will generously donate a portion of all sales that day to the library. All food is fresh and made to order. You are encouraged to call ahead with your order. Specials are listed on the restaurant’s Facebook page. The Café is take-out or eat-in, with limited seating. The phone # is 610-881-4261.
Menus are available at the Café or at the library. Your support of this fundraiser to benefit the library will be greatly appreciated.
The library is located at 216 S. Robinson Ave., Pen Argyl, PA. Hours are M-Sa, 10:00 am- Noon, and M-Th, 6:00-8:00 pm. Call 610-863-3029 for information or visit www.bmcl.org.
February 20
Discover Lehigh Valley
Discover Lehigh Valley, Northampton County DCED and Slate Belt Rising have organized a workshop in the Slate Belt February 20 from 9-11am at the Slate Belt Heritage Center for local businesses to come and learn how to work with Discover Lehigh Valley and engage travelers and visitors.
March 3
BAHS Band Pops Concert
Bangor Area High School Bands Pops Concert Featuring John Williams compositions from Raiders of the Lost Ark and Schindler’s List, West Side Story medley and others will be held Tuesday, March 3, 7:30 PM in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater at Bangor High School.
March 14
Craft and Vendor Show
Portland Craft & Vendor Show, Saturday March 14 from 9am to 3pm. Free admission and parking. ATM within walking distance. Handicap accessible. Kitchen open. For space availability please contact Stephanie 610-216-6716.
Brick Bingo
Brick Bingo, will be held Saturday April 4. Doors open at 11am, Bingo begins at 1pm. ALL new this year a small Lego themed Tricky tray held during bingo, drawing immediately following bingo. Advance tickets are $20. Group tickets available, click open flyer for info. Kids are welcome to play accompanied by an adult. Kitchen open for lunch and snacks. Contact Stephanie for tickets 610-216-6716 or [email protected].
March 29
PA Alumni Assoc. Bingo
Pen Argyl Area Alumni Association Bingo. Featuring Designer bags and cash prizes. Sunday, March 29, 2020, Wind Gap Fire Company Social Hall, 111 N. Broadway Wind Gap, PA 18091. Doors Open at 11:30AM, Bingo starts at 1:00PM. 20 regular games, special bingos, Tricky Tray, & 50/50. Tickets are $20 in advance $25 at the door. Light lunch will be available. For tickets call 610-863-4600. Proceeds Benefit The Alumni Scholarship Fund.
May 30
Annual Masonic Motorama
The 7th Annual Masonic Motorama car, truck, van, motorcycle show and the Horsepower Showdown presented by Portland Masonic lodge No. 311 and Smoke and Speed will be held Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 9 AM – 5 PM at Plainfield Farmers Assn 1281 Bangor Rd.
Open to all cars, trucks, vans, Suv, powerwheels and anything with a motor! awards will be given!!! live entertainment! food! Truck Pulls!
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Slate Belt Senior Center
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
Bangor, PA.
610-588-1224
8:00 AM-3:30 PM
Slate Belt Senior Center
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
Bangor, Pa., Phone 610-588-1224
Hours: 8:00 AM-3:30 PM
Meals are served at 11:30 and must be
reserved by 10:00 AM one day prior
Cancellations must be done as soon as possible.
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
Bangor, PA.
610-588-1224
8:00 AM-3:30 PM
Slate Belt Senior Center
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
Bangor, Pa., Phone 610-588-1224
Hours: 8:00 AM-3:30 PM
Meals are served at 11:30 and must be
reserved by 10:00 AM one day prior
Cancellations must be done as soon as possible.
Bangor Public Library
New Books Jan 9 -16
Adult Fiction
Highfire by Eoin Colfer
Bully by Penelope Douglas
When You See Me by Lisa Gardner
Into the Fire by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz
Sword of Destiny by Andrzej Sapkowski
The Look-Alike by Erica Spindler
Adult Non Fiction
From the Films of Harry Potter: Knitting Magic by Tanis Gray
Arguing With Zombies by Paul R. Krugman
Mengele: Unmasking the “Angel of Death” by David Gorge Marwell
Ultimate Guide: Wiring
Young Adult Fiction
A Heart So Fierce and Broken by Brigid Kemmerer
Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus
The Conference of the Birds by Ransom Riggs
Thirteen Doorways, Wolves behind Them All by Laura Ruby
Junior Fiction
The Bad Guys in the Baddest Day Ever by Aaron Blabey
Diana, Princess of the Amazons: A Graphic Novel by Shannon Hale
Sal & Gabi Break the Universe by Carlos Alberto Hernandez
Song for a Whale by Lynne Kelly
Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds
Genesis Begins Again by Alicia Williams
Easy Fiction
Penguins Love Colors by Sarah Aspinall
Margret & H.A. Ray’s Curious George Goes to the Beach by H. A. Rey
Fry Bread by Kevin Noble Maillard
iVamos! Let’s Go to the Market by Raul the Third 1976
Easy Non Fiction
Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpro by Anika Denise
Martin Luther King, Jr. by Ma Isabel Sanchez Vegara
DVDs
Terminator Dark Fate
Highfire by Eoin Colfer
Bully by Penelope Douglas
When You See Me by Lisa Gardner
Into the Fire by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz
Sword of Destiny by Andrzej Sapkowski
The Look-Alike by Erica Spindler
Adult Non Fiction
From the Films of Harry Potter: Knitting Magic by Tanis Gray
Arguing With Zombies by Paul R. Krugman
Mengele: Unmasking the “Angel of Death” by David Gorge Marwell
Ultimate Guide: Wiring
Young Adult Fiction
A Heart So Fierce and Broken by Brigid Kemmerer
Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus
The Conference of the Birds by Ransom Riggs
Thirteen Doorways, Wolves behind Them All by Laura Ruby
Junior Fiction
The Bad Guys in the Baddest Day Ever by Aaron Blabey
Diana, Princess of the Amazons: A Graphic Novel by Shannon Hale
Sal & Gabi Break the Universe by Carlos Alberto Hernandez
Song for a Whale by Lynne Kelly
Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds
Genesis Begins Again by Alicia Williams
Easy Fiction
Penguins Love Colors by Sarah Aspinall
Margret & H.A. Ray’s Curious George Goes to the Beach by H. A. Rey
Fry Bread by Kevin Noble Maillard
iVamos! Let’s Go to the Market by Raul the Third 1976
Easy Non Fiction
Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpro by Anika Denise
Martin Luther King, Jr. by Ma Isabel Sanchez Vegara
DVDs
Terminator Dark Fate