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Mardi Paws for a Good Cause Mardi Paws for a Good Cause, hosted by Slate Belt Animal Advocacy Group, will be held Saturday, February 10 from 6 PM - 10 PM at East Bangor Fire Company, 30 E Central Ave, East Bangor. Cost is $20 per person ($35 per couple) includes food, beads, entertainment, and dancing. Lots of traditional and specialty foods - bring your appetite! DJ Louie Sounds. Cash Bar available- Bring your masks! Please, 21 and over only. E-A-G-L-E-S............
Eagles fans gathered at the Broadway Pub last night to support the Bangor, PA v Bangor, ME challenge and the Philadelphia Eagles' quest for their first-ever Super Bowl championship Sunday vs the Patriots. Photo Lisa Newberry Belt and Beyond.
Bangor Girls Senior Night......
The Bangor Girls Basketball team held senior night Wednesday night prior to their 55-17 win over Northern Lehigh in William Pensyl Gym at Bangor High School. (L-R) Meghan Barone, Head Coach Bill Bisci, Mgr.Laisha Parga, Asst. Coach Tom Rotzell, Jackie Hess, Brie Ohland, Alyssa Pelligrino, Amber Fernandez-Tierney, Keith Gargone, Verenice Mendez, and Amy Huff. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Pen Argyl Girls Senior Night.......
The Pen Argyl Girls Basketball team held Senior Night Wednesday prior to their game with Northwestern. (L-R) Arielle Heisler, Miranda Calabrese, Head Coach Kyle Eckley, Maggie Ruggiero, and Emily Sutton. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
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Scientific Proof You're in Love - Part 2 of 5
Emotional Instability
As is well known, falling in love often leads to emotional and physiological instability. You bounce between exhilaration, euphoria, increased energy, sleeplessness, loss of appetite, trembling, a racing heart and accelerated breathing, as well as anxiety, panic and feelings of despair when your relationship suffers even the smallest setback. These mood swings parallel the behavior of drug addicts. And indeed, when in-love people are shown pictures of their loved ones, it fires up the same regions of the brain that activate when a drug addict takes a hit. Being in love, researchers say, is a form of addiction. Intensifying Attraction Going through some sort of adversity with another person tends to intensify romantic attraction. Central dopamine may be responsible for this reaction, too, because research shows that when a reward is delayed, dopamine-producing neurons in the mid-brain region become more productive. By Live Science Staff
Will a Harsh Winter Kill Deer Ticks
Given the recent stretch of abnormally frigid weather, a common question posed to DCNR has been, “How will this affect ticks?”
Pennsylvania led the nation in 2016 with more than 12,000 confirmed cases of Lyme disease, which is transmitted to humans from the bite of the black-legged (or “deer”) tick. The short answer is, “somewhat.” Cold Weather Can Impact Tick Populations. Colder winters can cut down the number of ticks that survive through winter. However, studies show only around 20 percent of the population die off. Carefully controlled lab experiments, using freezers, show that ticks will die between -2 to 14 degrees Fahrenheit, but, there’s a catch. Lab conditions can never emulate the full range of conditions that can and will affect a population of ticks. In a freezer, there is no escape. In nature, conditions can be quite different. Landscape And Physiology Help Them Survive. Evidence shows that natural landscape conditions and physiological adaptations bring ticks a reprieve from winter mortality. Deep soils, leaf litter, and perhaps a blanket of snow all offer insulation from wildly fluctuating air temperatures. As temperatures fall, ticks naturally burrow deeper to escape the cold. Ticks boast physiological adaptations that allow them to overcome cold snaps. They are reputed to be able to take advantage of cellular processes that decrease the proportion of water in their cells, thus decreasing cellular freezing point. Scientists also hypothesize that ticks can manufacture a “cryoprotectant,” essentially natural antifreeze, which circulates in their cells. This is a well-known adaptation in some amphibians that inhabit colder climates. Is It The Bitter Cold That Impacts Tick Populations? Some scientific studies on winter tick mortality have shown that it is not necessarily the cold that kills them, but rather, the magnitude and frequency of temperature changes. Winters highlighted by a relative abundance of changes from warm to very cold seem to possess the greatest potential to substantially decrease tick populations. The applied rationale is that warmer temperatures lure ticks to the forest surface or onto vegetation, and the quick onset of cold then kills them before they can reach safe-haven in soil or leaf litter. Although the colder temperatures could possibly reduce tick populations, the theme remains the same when considering risk. Take Precautions To Prevent Tick Bites, No Matter The Time Of Year.
Food Drive
Blue Mountain Community Library will hold a food drive for St. Elizabeth's Ministry from February 1 through March 10. Non-perishable food may be dropped off at the library. PennDOT Webcast Today Harrisburg, PA (January 30, 2018), The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) will host a webcast outlining the steps taken to continue the progression of Automated Vehicles (AV) innovation, highlighting safety measures and economic impact potential statewide. "Highly automated vehicle technology promises to radically change the transportation landscape, said PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards. “We want to update Pennsylvanians on how these vehicles are developing here and how we’re working on the safe, efficient development of this transportation revolution.” “Automated vehicles represent not just a massive leap forward for transportation, but also a significant driver of economic development,” said DCED Secretary Dennis Davin. “Together with PennDOT and other state agencies, we are developing policy to foster this innovation and enable it to thrive for the safety and economic well-being of Pennsylvania and our residents.” The “Connected and Automated Vehicles in Pennsylvania” webcast will take place on February 1 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM at http://pacast.com/players/live_penndot.asp. The public is invited to watch the webcast and hear from some of the subject-matter experts working to make Pennsylvania a leader in both the testing and eventual deployment of HAVs, with an analysis of the resulting potential for economic growth and job creation. The public will be invited to ask questions of the panelists who are as follows: • Kurt Myers, Deputy PennDOT Secretary for Driver and Vehicle Services and Pennsylvania Autonomous Vehicle Task Force Co-chair • Roger Cohen, PennDOT Policy Director and Pennsylvania Autonomous Vehicle Task force Co-chair • Steve D’Ettorre, DCED Policy Director and Pennsylvania Autonomous Vehicle Task Force Member • Jason Sharp, PennDOT Acting Executive Deputy Chief Counsel • Kara Templeton, PennDOT Director, Bureau of Driver Licensing • Mark Kopko, PennDOT Senior Civil Engineer, Traffic Operations Planning. For more information on automated vehicles in Pennsylvania or the Autonomous Vehicle Policy Task Force visit www.penndot.gov. Bald Eagle Nest Cams in Hanover, PA - Live
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January, 2018 - Streams from two cameras at the nest site went live. One camera is more of a side angle and the other a view from above, which also has infrared capabilities for night viewing.. December 2017 - Staff members from HDOnTap and Codorus State Park worked through the cold and wind to replace and rewire cables at the nest site. Some of the nest had fallen. Two adult eagles have been frequenting the site with nesting material. Cams courtesy of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Camera 1 ........... Camera 2 Weather Related Forecasts
SNAP Healthy Incentives Act Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright recently introduced the bipartisan SNAP Healthy Incentives Act, a bill that would create incentives for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to purchase fruits and vegetables. From 2011 to 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Food and Nutrition Service implemented a pilot program in Hampden County, Massachusetts that evaluated financial incentives for SNAP recipients to purchase healthy food. The Healthy Incentives Pilot (HIP) refunded SNAP recipients 30 cents for every dollar they spent on fruits and vegetables. This generated a 25 percent increase in the consumption of fruits and vegetables among the test group. The SNAP Healthy Incentives Act would expand HIP to all SNAP recipients. “Unfortunately, the increase in healthy food prices have put fruits and vegetables out of reach for many SNAP recipients. This bipartisan bill revamps SNAP by targeting the benefits towards healthy foods,” said Rep. Cartwright. “Increased fruit and vegetable intake can help reduce rates of heart disease and prevent several cancers. Not only does this alleviate health care costs, but it can save lives.” February 1 Regular EventsBlue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 & 6-8pm
Bangor Public Library - Open 10-8 Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show Story Time - Preschool children. Blue Mt. Community Library, Pen Argyl, 10:30am Forks Kiwanis - Merchants Bank, Breakfast 7:30am Slate Belt Rotary - Scorecard, Wind Gap, 6-7pm Plainfield Environmental Advisory Board - Municipal Building, 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.
CLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDARRoute 512/Moorestown Drive Bridge Opens
The Route 512/Moorestown Drive Bridge over Bushkill Creek in Bushkill Township is open to traffic after being closed for replacement. You may notice a slight bump as you drive across the bridge until a polyester polymer concrete (PPC) overlay is applied to the deck. This is often the final step in completing box beam bridge projects. The PPC overlay is designed to protect the deck from the wear and tear brought about by winter and reduce the long-term maintenance costs. The polyester material can only be applied when temperatures are consistently above 40 degrees, dry weather is forecasted and after the bridge concrete has cured for at least 30 days. An alternating traffic pattern will be controlled by flaggers when the PPC overlay is applied in the spring. "Ripping off the Offers" Groundhog Day Reunion On Friday, February 2nd, 2018 at 10 a.m. Landowners, Municipal Officials and Concerned Citizens will meet at Guy Wagner's Farm located at 207 Field Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18020. Landowners and community members from Northampton, Bucks and Lehigh Counties are gathering in solidarity at Guy Wagner’s Farm, one of the many properties threated by eminent domain, to rip up the final easement acquisition offers of compensation sent to property owners by PennEast Pipeline Company, LLC. Directly impacted residents and concerned citizens will be testifying to the unjust takings of private property, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s inadequate environmental review and the inherent dangers this project presents to their communities. Community members and press are encouraged to attend. The PennEast Pipeline has been granted a Conditional Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. You can find the details of the FERC Certificate at https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/file_list.asp?accession_num=20180119-3110. As a result, landowners who have refused to sign easement agreements with PennEast up until this point have now received their final offers of financial compensation from PennEast Pipeline LLC. PennEast must have an Order for Possession from the Federal Court before stepping foot on any land on which an easement agreement has not already been signed. The Conditional Certificate was granted although the Delaware River Basin Commission, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the Army Corps of Engineers must still review the project. A final order from FERC cannot be issued prior to the completion of these permit processes. In the Conditional Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, FERC Commissioner Glick dissented, making note of the questionable “public benefit” of the PennEast Pipeline project, stating, “…there will not necessarily be any restriction on a pipeline developer’s ability to exercise eminent domain while the Commission waits to confirm that the pipeline is in the public interest.” In fact, in the FERC order, Commissioner Glick makes a note of the fact that PennEast’s application lacks the evidence that he believes “…is important to making the public interest determination.” For More Information Contact: Guy Wagner, gww52@hotmail.com, (484) 239-0493; Tara Zrinski, taramichele75@gmail.com, (610) 349-9858; Priscilla deLeon, deleon.priscilla@gmail.com, (610) 216-0566 or Arianne Elinich, Bucks County CCAP, BucksCCAP@gmail.com, (484) 357-7474. Entertainment This Week
Columcille's Imbolc Observance
Come celebrate Brighid at Columcille's Imbolc Observance at Columcille Megalith Park 2155 Fox Gap Road, Bangor PA 18013. You are invited to gather Sunday, February 4th at 2:00 pm at the St. Columba Chapel for Columcille's Public Imbolc Observance to be led by Julie Lange-Groth. One of the Celtic cross-quarter days, Imbolc is in honor of the Goddess Brighid, St. Brighid and the coming of Spring. Afterward, all are invited back to the Voyagers Lounge for Tea & Treats. THIS DAY IN HISTORY - February 1Oxford Dictionary debuts 1884 On this day in 1884, the first portion, or fascicle, of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), considered the most comprehensive and accurate dictionary of the English language, is published. Today, the OED is the definitive authority on the meaning, pronunciation and history of over half a million words, past and present. Plans for the dictionary began in 1857 when members of London’s Philological Society, who believed there were no up-to-date, error-free English dictionaries available, decided to produce one that would cover all vocabulary from the Anglo-Saxon period (1150 A.D.) to the present. Conceived of as a four-volume, 6,400-page work, it was estimated the project would take 10 years to finish. In fact, it took over 40 years until the 125th and final fascicle was published in April 1928 and the full dictionary was complete–at over 400,000 words and phrases in 10 volumes–and published under the title A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles. Unlike most English dictionaries, which only list present-day common meanings, the OED provides a detailed chronological history for every word and phrase, citing quotations from a wide range of sources, including classic literature and cookbooks. The OED is famous for its lengthy cross-references and etymologies. The verb “set” merits the OED’s longest entry, at approximately 60,000 words and detailing over 430 uses.No sooner was the OED finished than editors began updating it. A supplement, containing new entries and revisions, was published in 1933 and the original dictionary was reprinted in 12 volumes and officially renamed the Oxford English Dictionary.Between 1972 and 1986, an updated 4-volume supplement was published, with new terms from the continually evolving English language plus more words and phrases from North America, Australia, the Caribbean, New Zealand, South Africa and South Asia.In 1984, Oxford University Press embarked on a five-year, multi-million-dollar project to create an electronic version of the dictionary. The effort required 120 people just to type the pages from the print edition and 50 proofreaders to check their work. In 1992, a CD-ROM version of the dictionary was released, making it much easier to search and retrieve information.Today, the dictionary’s second edition is available online to subscribers and is updated quarterly with over 1,000 new entries and revisions. At a whopping 20 volumes weighing over 137 pounds, it would reportedly take one person 120 years to type all 59 million words in the OED.
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February 1 - 10
Food Drive
Blue Mountain Community Library will hold a food drive for St. Elizabeth's Ministry from February 1 through March 10. Non-perishable food may be dropped off at the library. February 2
Bloom Vision Board Party
Feb. 2 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Are you looking to make healthy, positive changes in life, work, and relationships? Do you want to learn the secret to bringing your dreams closer to reality? This party is for you! Join us for an interactive workshop designed to unleash your creative juices and to give space, meaning, and vision to your dreams. Dr. Lyz will describe the importance of nurturing your dreams with passion, intention, and courage and deliver valuable tips on taking meaningful action to achieve your goals. Come with ideas and leave a visionista! Space is limited. Register here TODAY to secure your spot. Registration is $40 per person. Your registration fee includes teaching from Dr. Lyz, creative coaching, access to studio tools and all the supplies you need to create a beautiful and one-of-a-kind vision board. For $10 more you can choose a mixed media art journal instead of a vision board. Just select the journal option when registering. February 3 & 4
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Feb. 3 and 4 – Learn about native Pennsylvania animals with the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center. Get up close and personal with some feathery, furry, and scaly animals like owls, a falcon, and a snake. Showtimes: Saturday, Feb. 3: 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 4: 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. February 3Valentine's Day Mason Jars
Valentine's Day Mason Jars Hosted by Grace on Broadway will be held Saturday, February 3 at 3 PM - 5 PM at the Bangor Elks #1106 120 Broadway, Bangor, Pennsylvania 18013.Come enjoy the night with friends while Heather Marzigliano from Grace on Broadway walks you through making these adorable Valentine's Day Mason Jars. They will go over tons of tips and tricks to using Dixie Belle Paint! You will leave workshop with a wealth of information and you'll be ready to go recreate projects of your own. The cost is $20 per person. Ticket price includes all materials. Follow ticket link to buy tickets online or you can get your ticket at the Elks club or at Grace on Broadway. UMBT Softball Registration Upper Mount Bethel Township softball registration at the township building from 10am to noon. Open to girls kindergarten to those not turning 21 before July 1st from Upper Mount Bethel Township, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Washington Township, Borough of Bangor, East Bangor, Roseto and Portland. $60 per girl, $55 per sibling. Crochet with Vivian at Bloom Feb. 3 and Feb. 10 11:00 am. Beginner's crochet class on the 1st and 2nd Saturday of the month! Class is $10.00 per person. Call the studio to reserve your spot! Love Sign Workshop at Bloom Feb. 3 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. Come create an on-trend, farmhouse-classic sign for your LOVE and celebrate a creative Valentine's Day! Have a favorite verse or phrase to share with someone YOU love? We customize the materials for you and take you step by step through this DIY process *tray option is $10 additional fee for the 17 inch round). Select from either a 14x14, 16x20, 10x20, 12x12, or 17 inch round base. Choose a background color then enter the name or phrase you'd like featured on the piece (maximum of 10 words). Each project can be completed in under 2 hours. Indicate what time you'll arrive when checking out and we'll have your materials ready when you arrive. Register here to place your custom LOVE sign order TODAY! Please make your reservation at least 24 hours in advance so we have time to prep your materials. Carve 4 Cancer The 5th annual Pocono Mountains Carve 4 Cancer Winter Sports and Music Festival.Carve 4 Cancer 5 - Winter Sports and Music Festival hosted by The Still. Saturday, Feb. 3 at 10 AM - 9 PM at Blue Mountain Resort 1660 Blue Mountain Dr, Palmerton, Pennsylvania 18071. They are back for year 5 and thrilled to bring the event to Blue Mountain Resort. Join the cause and help shred blood cancers with this all day ski and snowboard and music festival. A portion of all lift tickets sold day of the event will result in a donation to our cause and the music is FREE all day. That's right, enjoy FREE live music, art and events at the Summit Lodge, test out the newest gear with our on the snow demos and try out your skills on our custom rail park or in our best trick competition. Also lots of great raffles, prizes and giveaways from top snowboard and skate manufacturers. More details:https://www.carve4cancer.com/festival/ February 4
Columcille's Imbolc Observance
Come celebrate Brighid at Columcille's Imbolc Observance at Columcille Megalith Park 2155 Fox Gap Road, Bangor PA 18013. You are invited to gather Sunday, February 4th at 2:00 pm at the St. Columba Chapel for Columcille's Public Imbolc Observance to be led by Julie Lange-Groth. One of the Celtic cross-quarter days, Imbolc is in honor of the Goddess Brighid, St. Brighid and the coming of Spring. Afterward, all are invited back to the Voyagers Lounge for Tea & Treats. Free Dinner The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes you to a FREE Dinner on Sunday, February 4th, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. Questions? call 610-588-4453 or visit http://ebumc.org/. February 7
UMBT Softball Registration
Upper Mount Bethel Township softball registration at the township building from 6:30-8:30pm. Open to girls kindergarten to those not turning 21 before July 1st from Upper Mount Bethel Township, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Washington Township, Borough of Bangor, East Bangor, Roseto and Portland. $60 per girl, $55 per sibling. February 8Blue Mt. Community Library Fundraiser
A Fundraiser for The Blue Mountain Community Library will be held on Thursday, February 8, 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. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmclpenargyl. Bloom's Valentine's Day Box Feb. 8 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm. Need a Valentine box for school? No need to go out and purchase glue, hearts, paint, or anything else to make your box. Come to Bloom! We have all you need and we clean up the mess! Your child can bring a box or we can provide you with one. Bloom's Valentine decorating session only $4 between 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM. OR $6 during Open Studio time. Please call to reserve your space! 610-588-0775 Monthly Glass Painting at Bloom Feb. 8 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Our monthly Thursday night Glass Painting is from 6:30-8:30 pm. Join Karin & the regulars @ the Craft Bar for a fun night of glass painting. One glass, paint, & instruction all included! Additional glasses available for $5.00 ea. Register here. February 9Harlem Rockets Fund Raiser for D.A.R.E.
This year, the Slate Belt Regional Police Department re-implemented the DARE program at the Wind Gap Middle School. Officer Robert Long and his students have generated a lot of excitement over the upcoming Harlem Rockets versus Slate Belt Dream Team in a charity basketball game to support the DARE program. The game is being held on Friday, February 9th at 7:00pm at the Pen Argyl High School Gymnasium. Feel free to come out to support the DREAM TEAM and the DARE Program. Mixed Media Heart Workshop Feb. 9 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Bloom. Come create this Mixed Media Heart with Karin on Friday, February 9th at 6 pm! It would make a great Valentine's Day gift for yourself or a loved one! Cost is $35 per person for the class, 10x20 canvas, and supplies. Secure your spot today! Register here! February 10
UMBT Softball Registration
Upper Mount Bethel Township softball registration at the township building from noon to 3:00pm. Open to girls kindergarten to those not turning 21 before July 1st from Upper Mount Bethel Township, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Washington Township, Borough of Bangor, East Bangor, Roseto and Portland. $60 per girl, $55 per sibling. Mardi Paws for a Good Cause Mardi Paws for a Good Cause, hosted by Slate Belt Animal Advocacy Group, will be held Saturday, February 10 from 6 PM - 10 PM at East Bangor Fire Company, 30 E Central Ave, East Bangor. Cost is $20 per person ($35 per couple) includes food, beads, entertainment, and dancing. Lots of traditional and specialty foods - bring your appetite! DJ Louie Sounds. Cash Bar available- Bring your masks! Please, 21 and over only. Paint Love Birds at Bloom Feb. 10 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Create & Take with Jess! Create this Valentine love bird as a couple or on your own with your BFF! Register here to secure your spot! $35 for individual or $40 for a couple! Come join us on February 10th at 6 PM! DaVinci Center Feb. 10 – Witness “The Wonder of Butterflies” with The Butterfly Lady Mari Gruber from the Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary. Learn about the differences between the butterfly and the moth and the life cycle and anatomy of a butterfly. Showtimes: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. February 11
DaVinci Center
Feb. 11 – Watch the scientific magic of the honeybee hive come to life during the “Dancin’ with the Honeybees” program with Cliff Sunflower, master beekeeper, environmental educator, storyteller and performer. Showtimes: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Dip Chocolate Pretzels Dip Chocolate Pretzels hosted by Nazareth Ceramic Center Sunday, February 11 at 1 PM - 4 PM Nazareth Ceramic Center 69 S Broad St, Nazareth, Pennsylvania 18064. Tickets are available www.nazarethceramiccenter.com Come dip pretzels in chocolate. They will provide aprons, food gloves; several kinds of pretzels & several kinds of melted chocolate & decorations, with take-home gift bags and lots of instructions. Sign-up on the website or call the studio at 610-759-8367. February 12History of Scouting Presentation
The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their monthly historic presentation on Sunday, February 12th @ 2:00 PM. On behalf of the local Boy Scout Council, Perry Morris will speak on the “History of Scouting and also Camp Wygat”. Many men remember the popular Camp Wygat, situated in the Delaware Water Gap where summers and outings were spent learning and practicing camping skills. If you have ever attended Camp Wygat, you are invited to come and share your story. The event is free and open to the public. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, Pa. For additional information please contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661. February 15
UMBT Softball Registration
Upper Mount Bethel Township softball registration at the township building from 6:30-8:30pm. Open to girls kindergarten to those not turning 21 before July 1st from Upper Mount Bethel Township, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Washington Township, Borough of Bangor, East Bangor, Roseto and Portland. $60 per girl, $55 per sibling. February 16
Miller Keystone Blood Mobile Event Miller Keystone will be bringing a bus to the Grand Central Landfill and Hauling/Waste Management of the Slate Belt, Pen Argyl on Friday, February 16 at 10:00 am. Interested Blood Donors can sign up by sending an email to Community Relations Manager, Adrienne Fors directly at afors1@wm.com. Heart Flower Workshop Feb. 16 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Bloom. Come create this Heart Flower with Lorena on Friday, February 16th at 6 pm! Cost is $35 per person for the class, 16x20 canvas, and supplies. Secure your spot today!Register HERE February 17Valentines dinner & dance to benefit MS
Valentines dinner & dance to benefit MS (multiple sclerosis) @ Vigilant fire company in Slatington, Saturday, February 17 6pm - 11pm doors open at 5:30 $15.00 per person includes platter, dessert, chips, pretzels, & soda! This is a BYOB event! There will be a variety of music something for everyone! Contact Cindy for tickets 484-725-9035. Everything For Evy Benefit An Everything For Evy Benefit by Danielle Hardy and Chris Schleppy Roberts Saturday, February 17 at 12 PM - 6 PM will be held at the Bangor VFW Post 739 202 Veterans Road, Bangor, Pennsylvania. Felicia and Brett were married in September of 2015. A young couple very in love and excited to start their family. After learning they were expecting their hearts were filled with tremendous joy! At 24 weeks gestation Felicia and Brett were heartbroken to learn that their baby girl was diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia and MAPCA’s This meant being delivered in Philadelphia to ensure she was surrounded by some of the areas top medical teams to help baby Evelyn Hope begin this amazing fight for her life. Evelyn Hope arrived in this world on November 13th of 2017 and has endured more medical procedures than most of us would ever in a hundred lifetimes. Currently they are in California at a top medical facility with an amazing team of professionals doing everything they can to help her fight. This has been an unbelievable emotional experience for Felicia, Brett and their entire family. And now it’s our turn as a community to reach out and help! Elks Bingo Bonanza Bingo Bonanza Hosted by Bangor Elks #1106 will be held Saturday, February 17 at 6 PM at the Bangor Elks #1106 120 Broadway, Bangor, Pennsylvania 18013. Doors open at 5PM Bingo starts at 6PM CASH PRIZES TRICKY TRAY Moonlight Lake Paint Workshop at Bloom Feb. 17 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come create tis beautiful Moonlight Lake scene on a 16x20 canvas with Karen! Cost is $35 for class, canvas, and supplies. Secure your spot today. Register here! DaVinci Center Feb. 17 – Travel to the North and South Pole with the Center for Aquatic Sciences at the Adventure Aquarium. See a real narwhal (a.k.a. unicorn of the sea) tusk, touch a polar bear pelt, observe a live shark, and learn about everything in between. Showtimes: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. February 18
UMBT Softball Registration
Upper Mount Bethel Township softball registration at the township building from 2:00-4:00pm. Open to girls kindergarten to those not turning 21 before July 1st from Upper Mount Bethel Township, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Washington Township, Borough of Bangor, East Bangor, Roseto and Portland. $60 per girl, $55 per sibling. DaVinci Center Feb. 18 – Learn about exotic animals with the Lehigh Valley Zoo. Discover what makes the African Penguin different from its southern cousin. The penguin won’t be alone; the zoo will bring some of its friends also. Showtimes: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Backyard Bird Count and Walk Great Backyard Bird Count and Bird Walk hosted by Waste Management's Grand Central Environmental Education Center will be held Sunday, February 18 at 10 AM - 11:30 AM at Waste Management's Grand Central Environmental Education Center 891 Grand Central Road, Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania 18072 Let's all support the Great Backyard Bird Count! Join the habitat team and bird specialist for an hour walk around the property. Dress for the weather, bring your binoculars and an extra pair of shoes! (it might be muddy) For any questions, please contact Community Relations Manager, Adrienne Fors at afors1@wm.com February 19
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Feb. 19 – Bring your family to see our furry friends from the Arctic Paws Dog Sled Tours. Learn how these adorable canines train, the different roles of the dog team, and become a musher. Showtimes: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. February 22Dining For Dogs
Come chow down on lunch, dinner or even a snack at the Old Mill in Pen Argyl February 22 starting at 11:00am. Slate Belt Animal Advocacy group animals will benefit from the restaurant generously donating 10% of the day ‘s proceeds. Donations of supplies will be accepted the day of the fundraiser. February 24
Adult Indoor Triathlon
Adult Indoor Triathlon hosted by Pocono Family YMCA will be held Saturday, February 24 at 10 AM - 12 PM at the Pocono Family YMCA 809 Main St, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360 Tickets Available at s3.asoundstrategy.com Come and participate with us in this fun family-oriented fundraising event. Show your friends and family that supporting a charity can be fun and fulfilling! Adults can either sign up as individuals or a relay team! All events are TIMED activities.Distances will be measured by volunteer counters/timers. Swim 10 minutes; Bike 20 minutes; Run 15 minutes March 1
Board Game Bonanza!
Do you like to play Games? On Thursday, March 1 from 1-3 pm, The Blue Mt. Community library will host a BOARD GAME BONANZA! Board games will be supplied or you may bring your own. Space is limited therefore, reservations are required. Call the library manager at 610-863- 3029 for more information or visit www.bmcl.org. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmclpenargyl. The Library is located at 216 S. Robinson Ave., Pen Argyl. Hours are M-Sa, 10am-Noon and M-Th, 6-8 pm. March 9-11
Lehigh Valley Flower and Garden Show
The 2018 Lehigh Valley Flower and Garden Show, with the theme “Fields, Farms and Backyards” at Allentown Fairgrounds. March 11
UMBT Bus Trip Upper Mount Bethel will be having its First Bus Trip of 2018 on Sunday, March 11th to the Philadelphia Flower Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center! The Bus Trip and ticket for admission is $33 for adults, Students ages 17-24 is $25, and Children/Teenagers from ages 2-16 is $20. Under the age of 2 is free. You can purchase tickets by cash or check (payable to Upper Mount Bethel Township) at the Township Building or you can mail checks with guests names to Upper Mount Bethel Township (Att: Flower Show Bus Trip) PO BOX 520 Mount Bethel, PA 18343. The Bus picks up at the Mount Bethel Fire House at 8am and will return by 6pm. Get your tickets before February 22nd as we will no longer accept reservations after that date. This is sure to sell out fast, so get your tickets as soon as possible! March 18
Designer Purse Blingo Designer Purse Blingo Hosted by Humble Hearts For Hope, Inc. Sunday, March 18 at 12 PM - 4 PM at Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company 6480 Sullivan Trail, Wind Gap. Tickets by Eventbrite. Early Bird Registration for Coach Purse. Sales end on Jan 31 at 6 PM. Cost $25.00 20 Games, Mix and Match between Designer Purses and Premier Designs Bling. April 21
Trek for Tech 5k
Trek for Tech 5k hosted by Monroe Career and Technical Institute (MCTI) will be held Saturday, April 21 at 9 AM - 10:30 PM at Dansbury Park East Stroudsburg.Tickets Available register.chronotrack.com Monroe Career and Technical Institute’s Trek for Tech is a runner/walker friendly event taking place on the Levee Loop Trail at Dansbury Park in East Stroudsburg. This inaugural 5k is being hosted by MCTI’s Aevidum Club, Interact Club and The National Technical Honor Society. All proceeds will benefit Monroe County Special Olympics, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and Big Brother Big Sister of the Bridge. Timing of this event will be done by Ready Set Run. Registration per runner/walker is $25.00. Participants registered prior to April 7th will receive a complementary race shirt and bag. To register please click https://register.chronotrack.com/r/36340 April 22
Earth Day Celebration
Annual Earth Day Celebration hosted by Waste Management's Grand Central Environmental Education Center will be held Sunday, April 22 at 11 AM - 2 PM at Waste Management's Grand Central Environmental Education Center 891 Grand Central Road, Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania 18072 The event will include presentations by Bear Mountain Butterflies and the P.T. Reptiles!! (YES REPTILES THIS YEAR!! YAY!) They will also be recognizing some of the great Scouts that have achieved Eagle Status for the projects completed at the Education Center. Activities for the kids, composting information and other great organizations will be here! More information to come! April 29
Breast Friends Bingo
Breast Friends of PA Coach Bingo will be held Sunday, April 29 at 12 pm in the Charter's Banquest Facility at Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company in Wind Gap. Please come out and support Breast Friends of PA as we support the men and women of PA. Help us help those through the trauma of cancer one friend at a time. The afternoon will feature 15 games of bingo and 1 Buy in game grand finale. An authentic Coach handbag will be going to the individual winner of each game. All participants will have an opportunity to purchase 50/50, Raffle tickets and extra sets of bingo packs. All tickets will most likely sell out in pre sales. Admission is $30 per person pre-sale. Tickets can be purchased by phone Vivian Vega 321-236-3722 or at the door (if not sold out). Tickets are non refundable. June 2 Annual Heroin & Opiate Awareness Day
The Third Annual Heroin & Opiate Awareness Day Hosted by Partners for a New Beginning will be held Saturday, June 2 at 12 PM at Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company, 155 Firehouse Dr, Nazareth, Pennsylvania 18064 There will be educational support and resources, a guest speaker, crafters, vendors, food, music, tricky tray, 50/50 and so much more!! Educational resources: • Bangor Elks • CHC - mock bedroom • Stephens Place • Bethlehem Recovery • Pyramid • The Addicts Mom • Serenity Addict • Tasha Behnke Counseling ...Vendors • Parklane Jewelry • Lula Roe • Aroma Thera Putty *Veronica Drake - Spiritual Mentor Keep checking back for update Your $20 donation to enter the event will provide you with food, snacks, beer and live music from local band Cold Shot. There will also be a wide variety of items you can win when you purchase tickets for the tricky tray! (Prizes will be updated in the event as they are collected) **This is a family friendly event, children under 18 are welcome! Under 5 are free, 5-13 are $10 and over 13 would be $20 July 12
Quarry Hoist
Demonstration for the Slate Belt Heritage Center Bangor Quarry Hoist will be held Thursday, July 12 at 7 PM - 8 PM at 1st Street and Market Street, Bangor, Pennsylvania 18013 The Bangor Quarry Hoist has booked its first event! On Thursday, July 12, 2018, at 7 PM, it will operate for the Slate Belt Heritage Center's monthly program, which will occur at the Hoist. The program will detail the restoration of the hoist and feature a live demonstration. Although work on the hoist and pavilion is still underway, progress is so advanced that we can look forward to this event next summer. |
 
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SLATE BELT MEN’S QUOIT LEAGUE
January 25, 2018
Bangor Elks 42 Pen Argyl Legion 14 – Chad Kreider 11-3, Ryan Kreider 11-3, George Gallagher 11-3, Jody Zengulis 11-3
Second Ward Fire Co. 33 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 23 – Dan Lucas 13-1, Dave Flynn 12-2; Brian Mucklin 10-4
Hillside Rod & Gun Club 32 Liberty Fire Co. 24 – Dave Flick 13-1, John hartzell 9-5; Buck Miller 9-5
Bangor VFW 35 Columbia Fire Co. 21 – Ron Lugg 12-2, Eric Comunale 11-3; Todd E. Albert 9-5, Gary Haycock 8-6
Bangor Jax 30 O’Neill’s Place 26 – Carson Brewer 9-5, Jim Hughes 9-5; Jared Lobb 8-6
East Bangor Fire Co. 40 Rescue Fire Co. 16 – Dave Klingle 13-1, John Pene 12-2; Rob George 9-5
Oxford Fire Co. 41 Roseto Legion 15
January 18, 2018
East Bangor Fire Co. 36 Columbia Fire Co. 20 – Kyle Frankenfield 12-2, Keith Tickle 11-3; Todd E. Albert 9-5
Oxford Fire Co. 33 Hillside Rod & Gun Club 23 – Gary Fagan 12-2, Jeff Lindsay 12-2
Second Ward Fire Co. 30 Bangor VFW 26 – Chuck Bossert 9-5, Dave Burrier 9-5; Rod LaBar 9-5, Ryan Comunale 9-5
Bangor Elks 49 Liberty Fire Co. 7 – Dave Giaquinto 13-1, Wayne Hill 13-1
Roseto Legion 33 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 23 – John Cuvo 11-3, Eric Porter 10-4; Larry Mucklin 10-4
Pen Argyl Legion 32 O’Neill’s Place 24 – Todd Lakey 10-4, Bob Ponnett 10-4, Steve Pfeiffer 10-4; Jack Bellis 9-5, Paul Freeby 8-6
Bangor Jax 32 Rescue Fire Co. 24 – Rob Tiburzi 12-2, Jeff Kluska 11-3; Mike Vedral 8-6
2017-2018 SBMQL SECOND HALF STANDINGS
Division 1 – Bangor Elks 6-0, Oxford Fire Co. 6-0, Pen Argyl Legion 6-0, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 5-1, Roseto Legion 5-1, O’Neill’s Place 4-2, Bangor Jax 3-3
Division 2 – East Bangor Fire Co. 3-3, Second Ward Fire Co. 2-4, Bangor VFW 2-4, Rescue Fire Co. 0-6, Liberty Fire Co. 0-6, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-6, Columbia Fire Co. 0-6
Bangor Elks 42 Pen Argyl Legion 14 – Chad Kreider 11-3, Ryan Kreider 11-3, George Gallagher 11-3, Jody Zengulis 11-3
Second Ward Fire Co. 33 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 23 – Dan Lucas 13-1, Dave Flynn 12-2; Brian Mucklin 10-4
Hillside Rod & Gun Club 32 Liberty Fire Co. 24 – Dave Flick 13-1, John hartzell 9-5; Buck Miller 9-5
Bangor VFW 35 Columbia Fire Co. 21 – Ron Lugg 12-2, Eric Comunale 11-3; Todd E. Albert 9-5, Gary Haycock 8-6
Bangor Jax 30 O’Neill’s Place 26 – Carson Brewer 9-5, Jim Hughes 9-5; Jared Lobb 8-6
East Bangor Fire Co. 40 Rescue Fire Co. 16 – Dave Klingle 13-1, John Pene 12-2; Rob George 9-5
Oxford Fire Co. 41 Roseto Legion 15
January 18, 2018
East Bangor Fire Co. 36 Columbia Fire Co. 20 – Kyle Frankenfield 12-2, Keith Tickle 11-3; Todd E. Albert 9-5
Oxford Fire Co. 33 Hillside Rod & Gun Club 23 – Gary Fagan 12-2, Jeff Lindsay 12-2
Second Ward Fire Co. 30 Bangor VFW 26 – Chuck Bossert 9-5, Dave Burrier 9-5; Rod LaBar 9-5, Ryan Comunale 9-5
Bangor Elks 49 Liberty Fire Co. 7 – Dave Giaquinto 13-1, Wayne Hill 13-1
Roseto Legion 33 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 23 – John Cuvo 11-3, Eric Porter 10-4; Larry Mucklin 10-4
Pen Argyl Legion 32 O’Neill’s Place 24 – Todd Lakey 10-4, Bob Ponnett 10-4, Steve Pfeiffer 10-4; Jack Bellis 9-5, Paul Freeby 8-6
Bangor Jax 32 Rescue Fire Co. 24 – Rob Tiburzi 12-2, Jeff Kluska 11-3; Mike Vedral 8-6
2017-2018 SBMQL SECOND HALF STANDINGS
Division 1 – Bangor Elks 6-0, Oxford Fire Co. 6-0, Pen Argyl Legion 6-0, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 5-1, Roseto Legion 5-1, O’Neill’s Place 4-2, Bangor Jax 3-3
Division 2 – East Bangor Fire Co. 3-3, Second Ward Fire Co. 2-4, Bangor VFW 2-4, Rescue Fire Co. 0-6, Liberty Fire Co. 0-6, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-6, Columbia Fire Co. 0-6
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