Icy conditions for the morning commute
Icy conditions have been reported on area roads, and will continue to be possible especially on untreated roads and bridges through the morning commute. Although the precipitation is winding down from west to east, standing water from the earlier rain may freeze as temperatures continue to drop through the day. Drivers are urged to exercise caution. If the Road looks wet, it could be icy. Reduce speed and allow extra following distance with the vehicle in front of you.
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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. Bangor Girls Senior Night......
Bangor's Amber Fernandez-Tierney gets a pass from Verenice Mendez during the Slaters' 55-17 win over Northern Lehigh in William Pensyl Gym at Bangor High School. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
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Pen Argyl's Miranda Calabrese tries to escape a double team during the Knights' game with Northwestern. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
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Color Me Mine in Downtown Bangor Calling all ages to "Color Me Mine" and show us what ya got! We'll have plenty of prizes for multiple categories to WIN. It's free to enter, all you have to do is stop by a participating business in historic Bangor, PA and pick up a coloring page then return it to Bangor Trust Brewing, Grace on Broadway, or Bloom Bangor by February 24th. One entry per person. They will be adding prizes and participating businesses so check back daily, but so far here's where you can pick up coloring pages: Baby Harry Coffee Co, Bangor Trust Brewing, Pies to Die For Cafe, The Works: Tavern & Kitchen, Bangor Public Library Scientific Proof You're in Love - Part 3 of 5
Intrusive thinking
People who are in love report that they spend, on average, more than 85 percent of their waking hours musing over their "love object," according to Fisher. Intrusive thinking, as this form of obsessive behavior is called, may result from decreased levels of central serotonin in the brain, a condition that has been associated with obsessive behavior previously. (Obsessive-compulsive disorder is treated with serotonin-reuptake inhibitors. Emotional dependency People in love regularly exhibit signs of emotional dependency on their relationship, including possessiveness, jealousy, fear of rejection, and separation anxiety. For instance, Fisher and her colleagues looked at the brains of individuals viewing photos of a rejected loved one, or someone they were still in love with after being rejected by that person. The functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) showed activation in several brain areas, including forebrain areas like the cingulate gyrus that have been shown to play a role in cocaine cravings. "Activation of areas involved in cocaine addiction may help explain the obsessive behaviors associated with rejection in love," the researchers wrote in 2010 in the Journal of Neurophysiology. Groundhog Day........
Punxsutawney Phil
Punxsutawney Phil is the name of a groundhog in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. On February 2 (Groundhog Day) each year, the town of Punxsutawney celebrates the legendary groundhog with a festive atmosphere of music and food. During the ceremony, which begins well before the winter sunrise, Phil emerges from his temporary home on Gobbler's Knob, located in a rural area about 2 miles (3 km) south-east of town. According to the tradition, if Phil sees his shadow and returns to his hole, he has predicted six more weeks of winter-like weather. If Phil does not see his shadow, he has predicted an "early spring." The date of Phil's prognostication is known as Groundhog Day in the United States and Canada, and has been celebrated since 1887. Punxsutawney Phil became an international celebrity thanks to the 1993 movie Groundhog Day.
A select group, called the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club Inner Circle, takes care of Phil year-round and also plans the annual ceremony. Members of the Inner Circle are recognizable by their top hats and tuxedos. The Vice President of the Inner Circle prepares two scrolls in advance of the actual ceremony, one proclaiming six more weeks of winter and one proclaiming an early spring. At day break, on February 2, Punxsutawney Phil awakens from his burrow on Gobbler's Knob, is helped to the top of the stump by his handlers, and explains to the President of the Inner Circle, in a language known as "Groundhogese", whether or not he has seen his shadow. The President of the Inner Circle, the only person able to understand Groundhogese through his possession of an ancient acacia wood cane, then interprets Phil's message, and directs the Vice President to read the proper scroll to the anxiously anticipating crowd gathered on Gobbler's Knob and the masses of "phaithful phollowers" tuned in to live broadcasts around the world. National Wear Red Day®
Support Go Red For Women by participating in National Wear Red Day® on Friday, February 2, 2018 and donate to help fund research during American Heart Month.
Why Go Red? Cardiovascular disease in the U.S. kill approximately one woman every 80 seconds. The good news is that 80 percent of cardiac events may be prevented with education and lifestyle changes. Go Red For Women advocates for more research and swifter action for women’s heart health. That’s why this year we are asking that you wear red on National Wear Red Day® and Donate to Go Red For Woman. By doing so you help support educational programs to increase women’s awareness and critical research to discover scientific knowledge about cardiovascular health. Go Red For Women is a movement that starts with you. Lead by example and make the time to “Know Your Numbers.” It’s knowledge that could save your life. Five numbers, that all women should know to take control of their heart health are: Total Cholesterol, HDL (good) Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar and Body Mass Index (BMI). Knowing these numbers can help women and their healthcare provider determine their risk for developing cardiovascular diseases. It’s time for all women to learn the most critical numbers in their life — their hearts depend on it. "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 threatened 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. 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.” DaVinci Science Center News The Da Vinci Science Center will be overflowing with animals, insects, and fish during February. The science center is partnering with the Lehigh Valley Zoo, Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Arctic Paws Dog Sled Tours, and other local organizations for live shows during select weekends this month. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 2 Regular EventsBingo - Wind Gap Fire Co., 6:45.
Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 Bangor Public Library - Open 1-5 Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show Knitters of the Round Table - Blue Mt. Comm. Library, 10:30am. 610-863-3029 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.
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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. 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/ UMBT Softball Registration Upper Mount Bethel Township softball registration at the township building from 10am to noon February 3.. 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. 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. Entertainment This Week
Bloom's February Events
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. Crochet with Vivian, 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, 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. 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, 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. Mixed Media Heart, Feb. 9 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 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! Love Birds, 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! Heart Flower, Feb. 16 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 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 Moonlight Lake, 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! 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. Lehigh Valley Flower and Garden Show The Lehigh Valley Flower Show, produced by the Ballantine Management Group and sponsored by Belgard, ABE Fence and Landscape Supply is taking on a new moniker and an enhanced focus. The show, scheduled for March 9, 10 and 11, which has been blooming at the Allentown Fairgrounds for more than 30 years will now be known as the Lehigh Valley Flower and Garden Show. Showcasing the area’s best landscapers and their floral displays, the event will inspire new ideas for the attendee’s own home enhancement projects. The 2018 Lehigh Valley Flower and Garden Show, with the theme “Fields, Farms and Backyards”, will be highlighted by stunning displays of flowery fields, brilliant backyards and farm features incorporating plants, shrubs, water features and trees of all varieties. A diversified schedule of seminars and exhibits will round out the show for attendees. Local farms and growers will be featured at the consumer-based show where many of the Shrubs and Flowers will be available for purchase. Also new for 2018 is Fun for Families, including activities for kids. With a scavenger hunt, paint your own frog, the Butterfly lady and much more, the entire family can enjoy their time at the show. For the latest information on the Lehigh Valley Flower and Garden Show, March 9-10-11, and to order group or discounted tickets visit the event on Facebook or www.LehighValleyFlowerandGardenShow.com. THIS DAY IN HISTORY - February 2First Groundhog Day 1887 On this day in 1887, Groundhog Day, featuring a rodent meteorologist, is celebrated for the first time at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. According to tradition, if a groundhog comes out of its hole on this day and sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather; no shadow means an early spring. Groundhog Day has its roots in the ancient Christian tradition of Candlemas Day, when clergy would bless and distribute candles needed for winter. The candles represented how long and cold the winter would be. Germans expanded on this concept by selecting an animal–the hedgehog–as a means of predicting weather. Once they came to America, German settlers in Pennsylvania continued the tradition, although they switched from hedgehogs to groundhogs, which were plentiful in the Keystone State. Groundhogs, also called woodchucks and whose scientific name is Marmota monax, typically weigh 12 to 15 pounds and live six to eight years. They eat vegetables and fruits, whistle when they’re frightened or looking for a mate and can climb trees and swim. They go into hibernation in the late fall; during this time, their body temperatures drop significantly, their heartbeats slow from 80 to five beats per minute and they can lose 30 percent of their body fat. In February, male groundhogs emerge from their burrows to look for a mate (not to predict the weather) before going underground again. They come out of hibernation for good in March.
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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
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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
DaVinci Center
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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Pen Argyl - February 2018
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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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