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SLATE BELT WEATHER AUGUST 10TODAY - A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. TONIGHT - A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. 
Emma K'Meyer (foreground), Angeline Wolf Gloria (middle( and Chiedu Mbonu dance in the TGAI MUSE held at Tott's Gap Art Institute in Upper Mount Bethel Sunday afternoon. PHOTO GALLERY (Another photo below) (New photos tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
College Moving Tips
(BPT) - Across the country thousands of students are packing up their childhood rooms and heading off to a new adventure at college. The transition is equal parts exciting and nerve-wracking. The move itself, however, shouldn't cause unneeded stress.
While college students usually don't have a lot of belongings that need to be moved, the process can be exhausting and overwhelming, especially if they're moving across the country. Rather than relying on guesswork, take some tips from the moving experts at Penske Truck Rental: 1. Condense and store. College apartments are small and dorm rooms are even smaller. Leave nonessentials at home and pack only what you'll use on a regular basis. Photo albums, fine jewelry and fragile knickknacks will be safer there anyway. As for what you'll need, colleges typically provide a checklist of essential items that can be used as a guide. 2. Be prepared. Start packing early and create a running list of items you need to bring but are unable to pack until it's time to leave. Get sturdy boxes in a variety of sizes plus bubble wrap to protect your fragile items. You'll also need packing tape and bold markers for labeling and securing boxes. Moving blankets and hand trucks will make the process easier. 3. Mark and group. Label the outside of boxes as you pack and add a generalized list of what's inside for easy reference upon arrival. Remember to label the box with both your name and a symbol that will help you recognize what's yours. When thousands of students are moving at once, this simple trick can cut confusion quickly. 4. Plan ahead. When renting a moving truck, reserve it at least two weeks in advance. Because summer and fall are popular times for moves, delaying could leave you without available transportation. Most college students find the 12- or 16-foot truck perfect for moving a few large items or the contents of a small apartment. For guidance with truck selection, visit www.PenskeTruckRental.com. 5. Drive safe. When driving, remember that trucks are taller, wider and require more stopping distance than a standard vehicle. Use caution particularly when the truck is packed full. Watch out for low-hanging tree branches and building overhangs, and use extra caution when turning. 6. Stay secure. To protect your belongings, park in well-lit areas and padlock the rear door, especially if stopping for the night. If possible, back the truck up tight against a building wall to prevent access to the storage area. Unfortunately, thieves take advantage of students on the hectic moving days leading up to the start of the academic year. 7. Keep a document bag. Keep important documents like registration information and dorm confirmations in a bag in the car with you for easy access. This should also include credit cards, your driver's license and any other essentials. For more college moving tips, visit www.PenskeTruckRental.com. Slate Belt Regional Police Report
Burglary
Slate Belt Regional Police are investigating a report of an overnight burglary to a residence under construction in the 1300 block of Colony Lane, Pen Argyl Pa. Construction workers advised that in the overnight hours of 8/5/2016 to 8/6/2016, unknown persons broke into the residence and removed over $2,000 worth of power tools. Pry marks were located on a door leading into the home from the garage. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Slate Belt Regional Police Department at 610-759-8517 Aging Roadmap Seminar State Reps. Joe Emrick (R-Nazareth) and Marcia Hahn (R-Bushkill Township) are teaming up with the Lehigh Valley Aging in Place Coalition to host “Your Aging Parents and You – Beginning the Important Conversation of What We Want as We Age.” The seminar is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Holy Family Club, 515 W. Mauch Chunk St., Nazareth.
“We’re hosting what might best be referred to as an ‘aging roadmap’ for middle-age adults and their parents,” Hahn said. “A panel of professionals will discuss a number of different issues Pennsylvanians should be taking into account as they and their parents grow older,” Emrick added. Topics to be discussed include elder law, financial planning, Medicare and other insurance alternatives, in-home care options, facility and community options and veterans benefits. Light refreshments will be available. The seminar is free and there is no need to register in advance. For more information, please contact Hahn’s district office at (610) 746-2100 or Emrick’s office at (570) 897-0401or (610) 746-5090 Heritage Mural Dedication SEPTEMBER 17
The Heritage Mural Education Program - Mural Dedication, 11 AM. FREE, Market & South First Streets Bangor, PA 18013. The Heritage Mural Education Program at TGAI celebrates another successful mural in the Slate Belt. Learn of the heritage of the region and hear stories from residents, historians, and artists. Purchase a print of the newest mural, as well as past murals in the series, to support the program. 
The New Approach performs their show Number Ones at Bangor Middle School. PHOTO GALLERY (Another photo below) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Gravestone Preservation Presentation The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their monthly historic presentation on Thursday, August 11, At 7:00 PM. Speaker for the evening will be historian John O’Brien who will be giving a talk on gravestone and monument preservation and repair. Topics being covered are cleaning, the reading of gravestones and using mirrors. He will also discuss the different types of repairs he has undertaken. Mr. O’Brien is an amateur conservator who repairs gravestones and monuments as a hobby. He has repaired several hundred monuments/gravestones and mainly works in in the Warren and Hunterdon county New Jersey area. The presentation will include pictures from the cemeteries in Lebanon , Stewartsville and Seller cemeteries.
John is a member of the Association for Gravestone Studies and the New Jersey Chapter Chairperson. He is a life member and past President of the Warren County Historical Society. He is also on the Board of Trustees for the Greenwich Presbyterian Cemetery, the Swackhammer Cemetery, team member of the Friends of the Weller Cemetery and an active member of the Hunterdon County Cemetery Committee. The event is free and open to the public (donations kindly accepted). The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street (Route 191), Bangor, Pa. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661. 
The New Approach performs their show Number Ones at Bangor Middle School. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
Slate Belt Heritage Center Events ScheduleThursday, August 11, 7PM - "Preservation and Restoration of Gravestones" - Presented by John O'Brien who is a member of the Association of Gravestone Studies, an international group dedicated to preserving old cemeteries.
Thursday, September 8, 7 PM - "History and Preservation of Greenwalk Trout Hatchery" - Presented by Jackie and Ty Bartosh. The impact of the fishing industry and its benefits on the environment will be explained. Thursday, October 13, 7 PM - "Annual Heritage Haunted Tour". Thursday, November 10, 7 PM - Veterans Program Sunday, December 11, 2 PM - TBA Sunday, January 8, 2 PM - "Show & Tell" - Audience interaction: bring an artifact or family treasure and share its significance Tuesday TrailsAugust 23, 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Get moving after work with a brisk hike at Jacobsburg! These guided monthly hikes are 2 to 2.5 miles over uneven terrain. Hikers should always bring water and sturdy boots or shoes. Dogs are welcome to hike on leash. Meet by the flag pole at the Visitor Center at 400 Belfast Rd. Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. Identity Theft ProgramState Rep. Marcia Hahn, Senator Mario Scavello and the Slate Belt Regional Police Department are hosting a 2 hour informational program on Identity Theft - August 24 from 6pm - 8pm. The program will be presented by speakers from the PA Attorney General's Office and the Northampton County Area Agency on Aging. Wednesday, Aug. 24 • 6 - 8 p.m. Hope United Church of Christ 701 Cherry St., Wind Gap
Jim Gloria and other artists make painting of the dancers at the TGAI MUSE held at Tott's Gap Art Institute in Upper Mount Bethel Sunday afternoon. PHOTO GALLERY (Another photo below) (New photos tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Old-Growth Forest WalkSaturday, August 27, 10:00 AM to 12 noon
Have you ever been to an old-growth forest? Join educator Rick Wiltraut for this interpretive walk through Henry’s Woods in Jacobsburg. Learn about the ecology of, threats to, and why old-growth forests are important to many species of animals. Participants should wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Registration is required For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.a.gov.. Blue Valley Farm Show Registration If you have never registered for the Blue Valley Farm Show or even if you have already registered in years gone by... you still should read this article...
Registration was set up for the “beginner” as well as the “expert” registrant. There are two nights set aside before the Blue Valley Farm Show opens so that anyone who is interested may register. All you have to do to REGISTER is come to the Blue Valley Farm Show Building 707 American Bangor Road Bangor, PA on Tuesday, August 2 and Wednesday, August 10 between 7:00pm-8:00pm. Registration costs only $2.00 for an exhibitor’s number and you may enter as many times as you like. Once you have paid your fee and have received your exhibitor’s number, you are all set to enter any of the many and varied classes open to the public. Questions, Call Melissa Koehler 610-498-2280 Carousel and Golf Course OpenThe National Historical Registered Carousel and Golf Course at Weona Park, Pen Argyl will be open Wednesday-Friday evenings 3 P.M.-9 P.M; Saturday and Sundays 12 Noon – 9 P.M., weather permitting. Carousel Rides are $1. A round of golf is $5 per person. Please note the first 9 holes of Weona Park Golf is handicap accessible.
August 10Wednesday August 10
Bingo - Bushkill Fire Co. Doors 5pm. Bingo 7pm. Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 & 6-8pm Bangor Public Library - Open 1-8 Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show Gym Nite - 6-8pm, Faith Christian School, Roseto. 610-588-6929 Slate Belt Band - Practice. Roseto American Legion, 143 Garibaldi Ave., Roseto 7:30-9. Story Time - Preschool children. Blue Mt. Community Library, Pen Argyl, 10:30am Washington Township Supervisors Meet - Municipal Building, 7pm Plainfield Township Supervisors - Meets 7:00pm Municipal Building. Bangor Yard Waste - Dump in container at Bangor Park, 8-2 UNICO - 7pm. Medic 9 building, Blue Valley Drive (Rt 512). Open Mic Night - Nazareth Ctr. for the Arts, 7-9pm Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm East Bangor Municipal Authority - Municipal Authority Hall, 555 Messinger St., East Bangor, 7:00pm CLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDARCan You Believe It?Small Alligator Stops Traffic
MOBILE, Ala., (UPI) -- An Alabama man traveling on a busy Mobile street captured video of a young alligator stopping traffic with a casual walk across the road. Travis Willard posted a video to Facebook showing the small gator crossing the eastbound lanes of Battleship Parkway, commonly known as the Causeway.
The video shows a car pull up next to Willard and also stop to allow the alligator to make it all the way across the road. Willard said the bold gator "just came across the road in front of us like it owned the place." "Only in Mobile," he wrote.
Technology...Beyond Sports: Off the Field After School Activities to Challenge Your Child
(BPT) - From soccer to lacrosse, sports are what most parents initially think about when considering extracurricular activities for their children. However, today's schools and communities understand there's a need for diverse afterschool options that challenge kids in a variety of ways.
"While participating in sports can have many benefits, to raise a well-rounded child it's important to consider other afterschool activities that help them to develop different skillsets," says Ellen Marks, educational expert and curriculum director at Bricks 4 Kidz. "Introducing a variety of activities helps kids have many experiences so they can discover their natural talents as well as improve areas where they may struggle." These extracurricular activities are guaranteed to broaden your children's horizons and provide them with plenty of fun and education: Nature: Because we live in such a digitized world, many school systems are now offering nature-based programs that teach important science and biology skills while instilling respect for Mother Nature. Check out these types of programs at school or through your local nature center. Scouts is another fantastic option with many nature-based activities. Theater: Many kids dream of becoming stars on their favorite TV shows, and theater experience is the first step in exploring that interest. It's not just for high school students. Acting classes, musical theater and play production are all great options enjoyed by students with a wide-range of abilities. STEM: Help your kids grow important science, technology, engineering and math skills through STEM classes like Bricks 4 Kidz. These group classes - available for kindergarten through middle school - use LEGO Bricks, gears, motors and more to build exciting projects. Students learn to work together and solve problems while creating something they can feel proud of. Music: Music afterschool activities exercise the brain in a variety of ways. Inherently creative, music is also very technical. Learning about notes, chords and music theory is mathematical in many ways. Explore choir, instrument classes and band camps to inspire your junior Mozart. Martial arts: Taekwondo (from Korea) and Karate (from Japan) are both great options for children. Classes offer physical exercise that improve balance and stamina, but parents enjoy many of the other benefits that often come from studying martial arts, including increased focus, discipline and respect for others. Cooking: With the expansive popularity of cooking shows, kids have never had more interest in what goes on in the kitchen. Sign students up for cooking classes and they'll learn proper cooking technique and whip up some tasty treats in the process. Soon enough, you may be able to hand off one meal a week to your chef-in-training. Art: With the reality of many schools reducing or cutting art programs, exploring art education outside of the classroom becomes even more important. Kids love to create and there are a variety of art programs for the next Picasso or Rembrandt. Drawing programs are wildly popular, but also consider sculpture, pottery and mixed-media classes. Technical clubs: Today's youth grow up with technology, so they have a natural inclination toward any activity that incorporates it. For example, robotics clubs are popping up in elementary and middle schools across the country. Check out Bricks 4 Kidz Jr. Robotics and Advanced Robotics classes where kids build a motorized model and watch it come to life using simple LEGO WeDo and LEGO Mindstorms EV3 software. Learn more atwww.bricks4kidz.com.
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TRAFFIC ALERTS WEEK OF AUGUST 8
(DELABOLE ROAD (WASHINGTON TWP)
Between Between O.W. Road and Timberline Drive will experience delays and single lane restriction with stop signs 24 hours each day until further notice.
RICHMOND ROAD (LOWER MT. BETHEL)
Between Ott Drive and Miller Road will experience delays and single lane restriction 24 hours each day until further notice.
VIADUCT MESSINGER STREET BRIDGE (BANGOR)
Between South Main St and Route 191 CLOSED starting August. 8 until December, 2017. Follow detours.
GRAND CENTRAL ROAD
Between Delabole Road and Mack Road will be closed to through traffic until further notice.
ROUTE 512 WIND GAP TO BANGOR
Repairs and Upgrades Through August possibly 24 hours per day. Beware of rough surfaces.
NORTH DELAWARE DRIVE (UMBT)
Between State Street AND Church Street expect delays and lane restriction August 10 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
NORTH DELAWARE DRIVE (UMBT)
Between Evergreen Road AND State Street expect delays and lane restriction August 10 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
NORTH DELAWARE DRIVE (UMBT)
Between Church Street AND National Park Drive expect delays and lane restriction August 11 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
DELABOLE ROAD (WASHINGTON & PLAINFIELD TWP)
Between O.W. Road, State Park Road & Sullivan Trail expect delays and lane restriction August 11 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
Between Between O.W. Road and Timberline Drive will experience delays and single lane restriction with stop signs 24 hours each day until further notice.
RICHMOND ROAD (LOWER MT. BETHEL)
Between Ott Drive and Miller Road will experience delays and single lane restriction 24 hours each day until further notice.
VIADUCT MESSINGER STREET BRIDGE (BANGOR)
Between South Main St and Route 191 CLOSED starting August. 8 until December, 2017. Follow detours.
GRAND CENTRAL ROAD
Between Delabole Road and Mack Road will be closed to through traffic until further notice.
ROUTE 512 WIND GAP TO BANGOR
Repairs and Upgrades Through August possibly 24 hours per day. Beware of rough surfaces.
NORTH DELAWARE DRIVE (UMBT)
Between State Street AND Church Street expect delays and lane restriction August 10 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
NORTH DELAWARE DRIVE (UMBT)
Between Evergreen Road AND State Street expect delays and lane restriction August 10 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
NORTH DELAWARE DRIVE (UMBT)
Between Church Street AND National Park Drive expect delays and lane restriction August 11 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
DELABOLE ROAD (WASHINGTON & PLAINFIELD TWP)
Between O.W. Road, State Park Road & Sullivan Trail expect delays and lane restriction August 11 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
Blue Valley Farm Show Registration
If you have never registered for the Blue Valley Farm Show or even if you have already registered in years gone by... you still should read this article...
Registration was set up for the “beginner” as well as the “expert” registrant. There are two nights set aside before the Blue Valley Farm Show opens so that anyone who is interested may register.
All you have to do to REGISTER is come to the Blue Valley Farm Show Building 707 American Bangor Road Bangor, PA on Tuesday, August 2nd and Wednesday, August 10th between 7:00pm-8:00pm. Registration costs only $2.00 for an exhibitor’s number and you may enter as many times as you like. Once you have paid your fee and have received your exhibitor’s number, you are all set to enter any of the many and varied classes open to the public.
Questions, Call Melissa Koehler 610-498-2280
Registration was set up for the “beginner” as well as the “expert” registrant. There are two nights set aside before the Blue Valley Farm Show opens so that anyone who is interested may register.
All you have to do to REGISTER is come to the Blue Valley Farm Show Building 707 American Bangor Road Bangor, PA on Tuesday, August 2nd and Wednesday, August 10th between 7:00pm-8:00pm. Registration costs only $2.00 for an exhibitor’s number and you may enter as many times as you like. Once you have paid your fee and have received your exhibitor’s number, you are all set to enter any of the many and varied classes open to the public.
Questions, Call Melissa Koehler 610-498-2280
Free Summer Concerts
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Pen Argyl Summer Sounds
All 6-8pm at Weona Rain or shine August 14 - Desire |
Wind Gap Summer Sounds
All start at 6pm at the park August 21 Tower Suite ~ Jazz, Pop, R&B & Standards |
Fishing Rods and Tackle Available
Sunday thru Saturday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth
Borrow fishing poles and tackle to use in Jacobsburg’s creeks! To borrow equipment you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. Persons age 16 and older must possess a current fishing license to fish. Adults can help children under 16 fish without a license. Bait is not provided. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov
Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth
Borrow fishing poles and tackle to use in Jacobsburg’s creeks! To borrow equipment you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. Persons age 16 and older must possess a current fishing license to fish. Adults can help children under 16 fish without a license. Bait is not provided. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov
Bear Creek Day Camp
Bear Creek Day Camp will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Bangor from 9:00-3:00, August 8 -12.
The camp is a fun, week-long event at the church. The camp provides Opening and closing worship, classroom Bible study, great crafts and fun games, closing programs, and four top-notch counselors.
The camp is open to children grades K-5. The cost is $50 for the first child and $25 for each additional child. Scholarships are available.
FMI: Billie Bair 610-588-9126 or the church 610-588-2023.
The camp is a fun, week-long event at the church. The camp provides Opening and closing worship, classroom Bible study, great crafts and fun games, closing programs, and four top-notch counselors.
The camp is open to children grades K-5. The cost is $50 for the first child and $25 for each additional child. Scholarships are available.
FMI: Billie Bair 610-588-9126 or the church 610-588-2023.
Carousel and Golf Course Open
The National Historical Registered Carousel and Golf Course at Weona Park, Pen Argyl will be open Wednesday-Friday evenings 3 P.M.-9 P.M; Saturday and Sundays 12 Noon – 9 P.M., weather permitting. Carousel Rides are $1. A round of golf is $5 per person. Please note the first 9 holes of Weona Park Golf is handicap accessible.
Bangor Park 2016 Summer Events
August 13th: End of Summer Bash at the Pool. Time and admission fees to be announced at a later date.
August 20th: Pooch Plunge at Pool
The last day of the pool season is one for our furry friends. Come out with man’s (or women’s) best friend and enjoy one of the last days of summer with a doggie swim day!
Anyone interested in volunteering for the Park Board or any of these events can contact Debbie Smith at bangorparkboard@gmail.com or 610-751-7692
August 20th: Pooch Plunge at Pool
The last day of the pool season is one for our furry friends. Come out with man’s (or women’s) best friend and enjoy one of the last days of summer with a doggie swim day!
Anyone interested in volunteering for the Park Board or any of these events can contact Debbie Smith at bangorparkboard@gmail.com or 610-751-7692
BAHS School Marching Band Uniform Fund Drive
The Bangor Area High School Marching Band uniforms, which are modeled after Her Majesty’s Royal Welsh Guard, pay tribute to the heritage of Bangor, PA. After years of normal wear and tear, the uniforms must be replaced. The new uniforms will continue to use the same style.
The Slater Band Boosters have initiated a fund drive to support this effort. The Boosters will appreciate any donations, small or large, to this cause.
The names of contributors will be acknowledged in concert programs during the 2016-2017 school year. Names of contributors at higher levels will be memorialized on a plaque to be displayed in the theater wing of the high school.
More information is available at www.bahsbands.weebly.com. Send your tax deductible contributions to:
Slater Band Boosters, Uniform Drive c/o Charlie Cole , 608 Shawnee Street, Roseto, PA 18013
The Slater Band Boosters have initiated a fund drive to support this effort. The Boosters will appreciate any donations, small or large, to this cause.
The names of contributors will be acknowledged in concert programs during the 2016-2017 school year. Names of contributors at higher levels will be memorialized on a plaque to be displayed in the theater wing of the high school.
More information is available at www.bahsbands.weebly.com. Send your tax deductible contributions to:
Slater Band Boosters, Uniform Drive c/o Charlie Cole , 608 Shawnee Street, Roseto, PA 18013
Prescription Drug Take-Back Box
The Slate Belt Regional Police Department has a prescription drug “Take-Back “box at their 6292 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth, Pa office (Plainfield Township Municipal Building). Contact information for the SBRPD is: 911 (Emergency), 610-759-8517 (Non-Emergency), 610-759-8523 (Fax) and 1-888-823-4978 FREE (Non-Emergency Toll Free)
Slate Belt Heritage Center Events Schedule
Thursday, August 11, 7PM - "Preservation and Restoration of Gravestones" - Presented by John O'Brien who is a member of the Association of Gravestone Studies, an international group dedicated to preserving old cemeteries.
Thursday, September 8, 7 PM - "History and Preservation of Greenwalk Trout Hatchery" - Presented by Jackie and Ty Bartosh. The impact of the fishing industry and its benefits on the environment will be explained.
Thursday, October 13, 7 PM - "Annual Heritage Haunted Tour".
Thursday, November 10, 7 PM - Veterans Program
Sunday, December 11, 2 PM - TBA
Sunday, January 8, 2 PM - "Show & Tell" - Audience interaction: bring an artifact or family treasure and share its significance
Thursday, September 8, 7 PM - "History and Preservation of Greenwalk Trout Hatchery" - Presented by Jackie and Ty Bartosh. The impact of the fishing industry and its benefits on the environment will be explained.
Thursday, October 13, 7 PM - "Annual Heritage Haunted Tour".
Thursday, November 10, 7 PM - Veterans Program
Sunday, December 11, 2 PM - TBA
Sunday, January 8, 2 PM - "Show & Tell" - Audience interaction: bring an artifact or family treasure and share its significance
Totts Gap Arts Events Schedule
Totts Gap Dance @ COTA September 9; Classes Begin September 12; Mural Dedication Day September 17; Annual Scholarship Dinner November 12; Community Open House December 11
Bangor High School Class of 1966 Reunion
The Bangor High School Class of 1966 will hold their 50th Reunion on Saturday October 8, 2016 @ the Delaware Water Gap Country Club (Wolf Hollow). Cocktails and Class Picture will be at 6:00 PM with Buffet Dinner to follow @ 7:00 PM. The night before, on October 7, the class will attend the Bangor High School football game and sit as a group. They will then have a get together at Liberty Fire Hall after the game.
In honor of this being the 50th Reunion, the class will be the guests at this years Bangor High School Graduation and will sit as a group. Time and definite date still to be determined.
The class is seeking a current address for the following classmates: Sondra Buskirk Baier, Jacqueline Williams Bartosh, Patricia Pysher Bennett, Robert Mack, Charlene Pasqualino, Linda Repsher Silvius, Linda Meixsell Yeakel, Richard Danner, Glenda Dunk, James, Folk, James LaBarre, Diana Galatioto, Donna Davidson Edwards, David Tieff, Mikael Turner, & Thomas Kittle.
Please contact Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615 or 484-894-5661 with information.
In honor of this being the 50th Reunion, the class will be the guests at this years Bangor High School Graduation and will sit as a group. Time and definite date still to be determined.
The class is seeking a current address for the following classmates: Sondra Buskirk Baier, Jacqueline Williams Bartosh, Patricia Pysher Bennett, Robert Mack, Charlene Pasqualino, Linda Repsher Silvius, Linda Meixsell Yeakel, Richard Danner, Glenda Dunk, James, Folk, James LaBarre, Diana Galatioto, Donna Davidson Edwards, David Tieff, Mikael Turner, & Thomas Kittle.
Please contact Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615 or 484-894-5661 with information.
Portland Girl Scout Troop Looking for New Members
The Portland Girl Scout Troop is looking for any interested girls in grades 4th thru 8th that would like to join their troop. The troop members are Juniors and Cadets. If you have a daughter that is younger than 4th grade you may contact the troop leader for more information. Meetings are held at the Portland Borough Hall located at 206 Division Street. Please contact the troop leader Pam at 484-764-2046 or pamelabossert88@gmail.com for more information.
Stay At Home Moms Group
If you are a stay at home mom in the Slate Belt Area and are looking for events to socialize and build friendships for yourself and your child/children you may be interested in joining this group of moms. The meetings will be held at various local spots and during school hours. For more information go to, www.meetup.com and search for Slate Belt Stay At Home Moms.
Weona Park Yoga
Yoga at the Community Center- Mondays and Thursdays, 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. $10 per session.
Clean Slate Yoga
A Clean Slate is offering a 6 week Yoga Class, Tuesdays from 5-6 pm. First Come First Serve. For details call 610-452-9348.
Musical Instrument Collection Drive
The BAHS Alumni Association is running a drive to collect used musical instruments to be donated to Bangor’s elementary band program. The instruments will be used as loaners for students who cannot afford to buy or rent them. We will take them regardless of their condition. If you have a musical instrument that is gathering dust, and you want to make a difference in a child’s life, call 610-588-5198. We will pick them up or tell you where you can drop them off. Let’s keep the music coming!
Your donations may be tax deductible.
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Your donations may be tax deductible.
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August 11
Gravestone Preservation Presentation
The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their monthly historic presentation on Thursday, August 11, At 7:00 PM. Speaker for the evening will be historian John O’Brien who will be giving a talk on gravestone and monument preservation and repair. Topics being covered are cleaning, the reading of gravestones and using mirrors. He will also discuss the different types of repairs he has undertaken. Mr. O’Brien is an amateur conservator who repairs gravestones and monuments as a hobby. He has repaired several hundred monuments/gravestones and mainly works in in the Warren and Hunterdon county New Jersey area. The presentation will include pictures from the cemeteries in Lebanon , Stewartsville and Seller cemeteries.
John is a member of the Association for Gravestone Studies and the New Jersey Chapter Chairperson. He is a life member and past President of the Warren County Historical Society. He is also on the Board of Trustees for the Greenwich Presbyterian Cemetery, the Swackhammer Cemetery, team member of the Friends of the Weller Cemetery and an active member of the Hunterdon County Cemetery Committee.
The event is free and open to the public (donations kindly accepted). The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street (Route 191), Bangor, Pa. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661.
John is a member of the Association for Gravestone Studies and the New Jersey Chapter Chairperson. He is a life member and past President of the Warren County Historical Society. He is also on the Board of Trustees for the Greenwich Presbyterian Cemetery, the Swackhammer Cemetery, team member of the Friends of the Weller Cemetery and an active member of the Hunterdon County Cemetery Committee.
The event is free and open to the public (donations kindly accepted). The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street (Route 191), Bangor, Pa. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661.
Aging Roadmap Seminar
State Reps. Joe Emrick (R-Nazareth) and Marcia Hahn (R-Bushkill Township) are teaming up with the Lehigh Valley Aging in Place Coalition to host “Your Aging Parents and You – Beginning the Important Conversation of What We Want as We Age.” The seminar is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Holy Family Club, 515 W. Mauch Chunk St., Nazareth.
“We’re hosting what might best be referred to as an ‘aging roadmap’ for middle-age adults and their parents,” Hahn said.
“A panel of professionals will discuss a number of different issues Pennsylvanians should be taking into account as they and their parents grow older,” Emrick added.
Topics to be discussed include elder law, financial planning, Medicare and other insurance alternatives, in-home care options, facility and community options and veterans benefits.
Light refreshments will be available. The seminar is free and there is no need to register in advance.
For more information, please contact Hahn’s district office at (610) 746-2100 or Emrick’s office at (570) 897-0401or (610) 746-5090
“We’re hosting what might best be referred to as an ‘aging roadmap’ for middle-age adults and their parents,” Hahn said.
“A panel of professionals will discuss a number of different issues Pennsylvanians should be taking into account as they and their parents grow older,” Emrick added.
Topics to be discussed include elder law, financial planning, Medicare and other insurance alternatives, in-home care options, facility and community options and veterans benefits.
Light refreshments will be available. The seminar is free and there is no need to register in advance.
For more information, please contact Hahn’s district office at (610) 746-2100 or Emrick’s office at (570) 897-0401or (610) 746-5090
August 13
Butterfly Walk at Grand Central Landfill
Saturday, August 13, 10:00 AM to 12 Noon
Please join Waste Management, Rick Wiltraut from Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center and local butterfly enthusiasts Bill Grant and Dan Zmoda as they hunt for butterflies in the warm season grassland fields at the Grand Central Education Center.
Please wear closed toed shoes, bring hat, binoculars, bug spray and be ready to hike. All ages are welcome! Notification for cancellation will be posted on Grand Central Education Center’s Facebook page. To get to the Center, enter from Delabole Road and go around “Road Closed” sign. Turn right at the WM Environmental Center sign.
NOTE: Mack Road to Grand Central Road is CLOSED. Please park in the grass along the road near the Educational Center lot. To register for the event, please contact Community Relations Manager, Adrienne Fors via email afors1@wm.com.r more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.a.gov..
Please join Waste Management, Rick Wiltraut from Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center and local butterfly enthusiasts Bill Grant and Dan Zmoda as they hunt for butterflies in the warm season grassland fields at the Grand Central Education Center.
Please wear closed toed shoes, bring hat, binoculars, bug spray and be ready to hike. All ages are welcome! Notification for cancellation will be posted on Grand Central Education Center’s Facebook page. To get to the Center, enter from Delabole Road and go around “Road Closed” sign. Turn right at the WM Environmental Center sign.
NOTE: Mack Road to Grand Central Road is CLOSED. Please park in the grass along the road near the Educational Center lot. To register for the event, please contact Community Relations Manager, Adrienne Fors via email afors1@wm.com.r more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.a.gov..
Park Pool End of Summer Bash
The End of Summer Bash at the Bangor Pool will be August 13th from 12pm to 3pm. We will be celebrating the last day the pool will be open with a DJ, Dancing, fun and games with prizes. The concession stand will be open. Cost to enter will be $3. Admission is free if you have a pool pass. Please call Bangor Borough at 610-588-2216 or email bangorparkboard@gmail.com for more information.
Fifth Annual St. Roch's Mass
Former parishioners and friends of the closed St. Roch’s Catholic Church, Second Street, West Bangor will participate in the celebration of the Fifth Annual Mass on Saturday, August 13, at 11:00 a.m. The Reverend Monsignor Vincent P. York, Pastor of St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Parish, will be the celebrant.
The Diocese of Allentown has granted permission to hold the Annual Mass in August each year since 2012. The liturgy and music for the August 13 Mass will include readings and hymns in honor of St. Roch, the Patron Saint. Attendees will also participate in reading the Prayer to St. Roch.
The Diocese of Allentown has granted permission to hold the Annual Mass in August each year since 2012. The liturgy and music for the August 13 Mass will include readings and hymns in honor of St. Roch, the Patron Saint. Attendees will also participate in reading the Prayer to St. Roch.
Special Music
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes Cindy Mathieson, violinist, who will offer special music at the 9:15 a.m. worship service on Sunday, August 14th. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more info., call 610-588-4453 or visit ebumc.org.
August 14
Hope UCC Blood Drive
Hope United Church of Christ - Wind Gap is holding a blood drive Sunday, August 14 (10:00 am - 02:00 pm) 701 Cherry St., Hope United Church of Christ - Fellowship hall Wind Gap, PA 18091 . Schedule your appointment today by clicking the link above.
Thank you for supporting their blood drive and your community. They look forward to seeing you soon!
Mitch Mogilski is the Volunteer Drive Coordinator. If you need help scheduling, please call him at 610-698-4582.
Thank you for supporting their blood drive and your community. They look forward to seeing you soon!
Mitch Mogilski is the Volunteer Drive Coordinator. If you need help scheduling, please call him at 610-698-4582.
August 15
Music at Dansbury Depot
Come and enjoy music and art at the Dansbury Depot, East Stroudsburg August 15. . Vendors and art begin at 6:00 PM; music at 7:00.
A free will offering will be taken on behalf of the musicians. Event is held rain or shine as we move inside the depot if the weather is bad.
Jordan River Ramblers is a gospel bluegrass band with some country flavor. They have played at a variety of venues - birthday parties, fund raisers, West End Fair, reunions, nursing homes, church services and special music, township festivals, etc. Mike Baldwin plays guitar, Dustin Wilds plays banjo and guitar and has a great country voice. Bob Hinton plays mandolin, dobro and harmonica. He and Dustin sing a lot of harmonies. Nadine Hinton keeps the beat on either the washboard or drum box.
A free will offering will be taken on behalf of the musicians. Event is held rain or shine as we move inside the depot if the weather is bad.
Jordan River Ramblers is a gospel bluegrass band with some country flavor. They have played at a variety of venues - birthday parties, fund raisers, West End Fair, reunions, nursing homes, church services and special music, township festivals, etc. Mike Baldwin plays guitar, Dustin Wilds plays banjo and guitar and has a great country voice. Bob Hinton plays mandolin, dobro and harmonica. He and Dustin sing a lot of harmonies. Nadine Hinton keeps the beat on either the washboard or drum box.
Blue Berry Festival at Faith Church
Pen Argyl, PA, August 2015: The first-ever Faith Church Blueberry Festival will be held in the Fellowship Hall at 218 W. Pennsylvania Ave Pen Argyl, PA on August 15, 2015 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, rain or shine. This family fun event will also feature our first-ever Pie eating contest just for kids.
Up to twenty children will be given the opportunity to see how fast they can eat a blueberry pie. This promises to be a real entertaining event with contest prizes given out to all kids that participate. Winners will be announced in the various age categories. And, as every good pie-eating contestant knows, no hands can be used and the pie must be eaten completely unassisted. Suffice to say there will be plenty of messy faces waiting for their selfie. “Not to worry Faith Church always stocks plenty of wipes,” said Lori Pensyl, coordinator of the clean-up crew.
Also for the first time at a Faith Church Festival, we will have our famous Walking Tacos that simply have to be tried to be believed. What kind of Blueberry Festival would it be if there wasn’t a host of cool blueberry treats beginning with Blueberry Ice Cream, Blueberry Custard Pie, Blueberry Cheesecake, Blueberry Cakes, Blueberry Bars, Blueberry Muffins and lots of food? “The large number of blueberry desserts will provide a refreshing way to chase away those hot, dog days of August,” said Reverend Ruth Ann Christopher, Pastor of Faith United. The Ultimate Blueberry Custard Pie and Cheesecake are two treats that are recommended by our Faith Church dessert experts. There will be so many delicious blueberry offerings that you may have to visit the dessert area more than once. Remember that calories are not counted at any of Faith Church’s festivals so you can make that extra trip to the dessert bar
August 16
Acoustic Guitar Building at NCC
Participants in the course Acoustic Guitar Building - the Basics will learn how to make a fine stringed instrument, a Martin 1-18 reproduction 1928 guitar, at Northampton Community College’s (NCC) Fab Lab in the Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, August 16 through August 27, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Students will construct the guitar from machined parts, while crafting the finer details, such as bringing out a robust tone and applying the finish by hand. The course is a good foundation for the beginning stringed-instrument maker. The course includes all needed materials except for the finish.
The fee is $1,275. For more information, call 610-332-8665. To register visit www.northampton.edu/lifelearn.
Students will construct the guitar from machined parts, while crafting the finer details, such as bringing out a robust tone and applying the finish by hand. The course is a good foundation for the beginning stringed-instrument maker. The course includes all needed materials except for the finish.
The fee is $1,275. For more information, call 610-332-8665. To register visit www.northampton.edu/lifelearn.
Coming in August: DiscoverE programs
August 16-19, 9:00 AM to 12 noon
Penn’s Adventurers (ages 9-12)*
“Jacobsburg Past & Present”
Have you ever wondered what the early settlers of the Lehigh Valley did for fun? Join us for a week filled with all sorts of fun recreational activities from the past and present. We’ll play Frisbee golf, practice archery skills, go geocaching and much more!
Outdoor Explorers (ages 6-8)*
“Creek Critters”
Have you ever looked for birds and other animals that live along a creek? Have you ever collected insects and crayfish in a creek? Join us for a week of getting wet and having fun exploring the Bushkill!
*Registration is required.
You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
Penn’s Adventurers (ages 9-12)*
“Jacobsburg Past & Present”
Have you ever wondered what the early settlers of the Lehigh Valley did for fun? Join us for a week filled with all sorts of fun recreational activities from the past and present. We’ll play Frisbee golf, practice archery skills, go geocaching and much more!
Outdoor Explorers (ages 6-8)*
“Creek Critters”
Have you ever looked for birds and other animals that live along a creek? Have you ever collected insects and crayfish in a creek? Join us for a week of getting wet and having fun exploring the Bushkill!
*Registration is required.
You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
Blue Mt. Library Fund Raiser
On August 16 Blue Mt. Community Library will partner for the first time with Emmy Lou’s Ice Cream Café for a fundraiser! Dine between 5 and 10 PM, and a portion of your purchase price will go to the library! Menus will be available at the library prior to the fundraiser for your perusal. Emmy Lou’s is located at 492 East Main Street in Pen Argyl and serves ice cream and more.
August 19
Used Book Sale
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church is holding a "Used Book Sale" on Friday, August 19th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Remaining books will be $5.00 per bagful on Monday, August 22nd from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be books for children and adults, all at bargain prices. Baked goods will also be for sale on Friday and Saturday. Donations will be accepted from August 8th-August 16th. To donate, call Lisa at 610-588-8881. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more info., visit www.ebumc.org.
August 20
Bangor Elks Bingo
The Bangor Elks Lodge, 120 Broadway Bangor will hold a bingo night Saturday, August 20. Kitchen Opens 6:00. Bingo starts at 7 $20 includes specials
Park Pooch Plunge
Bangor Park's 2nd Annual Pooch Plunge will be Saturday, August 20th from 1pm to 3pm. Cost is $3 per dog. Dogs must be up to date with their vaccinations. Vendors will be there selling their doggie treats, accessories and services. Donations of old sheets, blankets, etc. will be accepted for local shelters. For more information call Debbie at 610-751-7692 or bangorparkboard@gmail.com
August 21
PUMP Moving to New Location
A dedication for the new location of the Portland-Upper Mt Bethel Food Pantry (PUMP) will be held on Sunday, August 21 at 2:00 PM. The public is invited to attend the dedication. PUMP’s new location is at the Portland Hook & Ladder Co. William Pensyl Social Hall, 111 State Street, Portland.
Twenty-two years ago when Sherma LaBarre Godshalk felt the urge to help people needing food, she started PUMP with a few volunteers, a card table, and some donated canned vegetables from her church, Portland United Methodist. Sadly, Sherma died in April 2015, but her wish to see PUMP continue to help people in the Slatebelt area, continues. In recent months over 400 limited resource families from Bangor, East Bangor, Pen Argyl, Wind Gap, Portland, Upper Mt Bethel and Martins Creek communities, came to the pantry seeking help for themselves and their families.
PUMP has outgrown its current location. The board and many volunteers have spent countless hours working on a new plan. The new location will provide larger and more efficient space, better parking, easier access to the building, more efficient storage and set-up of food items, easier unloading from the food trucks, easier access for clientele to name a few benefits.
Twenty-two years ago when Sherma LaBarre Godshalk felt the urge to help people needing food, she started PUMP with a few volunteers, a card table, and some donated canned vegetables from her church, Portland United Methodist. Sadly, Sherma died in April 2015, but her wish to see PUMP continue to help people in the Slatebelt area, continues. In recent months over 400 limited resource families from Bangor, East Bangor, Pen Argyl, Wind Gap, Portland, Upper Mt Bethel and Martins Creek communities, came to the pantry seeking help for themselves and their families.
PUMP has outgrown its current location. The board and many volunteers have spent countless hours working on a new plan. The new location will provide larger and more efficient space, better parking, easier access to the building, more efficient storage and set-up of food items, easier unloading from the food trucks, easier access for clientele to name a few benefits.
Boomer's Angels Dog Adoption
On Sunday, August 21 come to Tractor Supply, Route 209, Brodheadsville from 11am- 2pm, to meet some of the beautiful loving dogs that Boomer's Angels (BAARC) have for adoption!
All of their adoptions must be pre-approved so why not fill out and application in advance. Visit www.boomersangels.com for an application.
If you’re not ready to adopt, why not try fostering? Foster homes are desperately needed so we can continue to save lives!
We provide you with everything a foster parent will need. You supply the love and a safe home until they are adopted.
Be an Angel for a homeless dog!
Boomer’s Angels is in need of volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, etc.
Boomer’s Angels Animal Rescue & Care was formed to give as many homeless and downtrodden animals the brightest future possible. Be an Angel for a homeless pet!
Email boomersangels@gmail.com or visit our website at www.boomersangels.com, find us on Facebook.ed help scheduling, please call him at 610-698-4582.
All of their adoptions must be pre-approved so why not fill out and application in advance. Visit www.boomersangels.com for an application.
If you’re not ready to adopt, why not try fostering? Foster homes are desperately needed so we can continue to save lives!
We provide you with everything a foster parent will need. You supply the love and a safe home until they are adopted.
Be an Angel for a homeless dog!
Boomer’s Angels is in need of volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, etc.
Boomer’s Angels Animal Rescue & Care was formed to give as many homeless and downtrodden animals the brightest future possible. Be an Angel for a homeless pet!
Email boomersangels@gmail.com or visit our website at www.boomersangels.com, find us on Facebook.ed help scheduling, please call him at 610-698-4582.
August 23
Summer Book Sale
The Friends of the Bangor Public Library will hold their annual Summer Book Sale during the Annual Blue Valley Farm show. Dates and hours are as follows:
Tuesday – Friday: (August 23 through 26) from 6:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: (August 27th) from 12:00 noon until closing – “Bag Day” @ $5.00 per bag
The event is being held in the large gray display building on the upper grounds and will feature gently used books organized in all genres. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615
Tuesday – Friday: (August 23 through 26) from 6:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: (August 27th) from 12:00 noon until closing – “Bag Day” @ $5.00 per bag
The event is being held in the large gray display building on the upper grounds and will feature gently used books organized in all genres. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615
Tuesday Trails
August 23, 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Get moving after work with a brisk hike at Jacobsburg! These guided monthly hikes are 2 to 2.5 miles over uneven terrain. Hikers should always bring water and sturdy boots or shoes. Dogs are welcome to hike on leash. Meet by the flag pole at the Visitor Center at 400 Belfast Rd. Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.
Get moving after work with a brisk hike at Jacobsburg! These guided monthly hikes are 2 to 2.5 miles over uneven terrain. Hikers should always bring water and sturdy boots or shoes. Dogs are welcome to hike on leash. Meet by the flag pole at the Visitor Center at 400 Belfast Rd. Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.
August 24
Identity Theft Program
State Rep. Marcia Hahn, Senator Mario Scavello and the Slate Belt Regional Police Department are hosting a 2 hour informational program on Identity Theft - August 24 from 6pm - 8pm. The program will be presented by speakers from the PA Attorney General's Office and the Northampton County Area Agency on Aging. Wednesday, Aug. 24 • 6 - 8 p.m. Hope United Church of Christ 701 Cherry St., Wind Gap
August 27
Old-Growth Forest Walk
Saturday, August 27, 10:00 AM to 12 noon
Have you ever been to an old-growth forest? Join educator Rick Wiltraut for this interpretive walk through Henry’s Woods in Jacobsburg. Learn about the ecology of, threats to, and why old-growth forests are important to many species of animals. Participants should wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Registration is required For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.a.gov..
Have you ever been to an old-growth forest? Join educator Rick Wiltraut for this interpretive walk through Henry’s Woods in Jacobsburg. Learn about the ecology of, threats to, and why old-growth forests are important to many species of animals. Participants should wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Registration is required For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.a.gov..
September 9
TGAI Dance
SEPTEMBER 9
Totts Gap Dance at COTA, 7 PM, $10 Admission. Presbyterian Church of the Mountain, Main Street & Church Lane, Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327. The COTA festival begins on Friday night at the Dutot Museum at 6:00 PM with a musically themed art show and reception, followed by theater, dance, poetry and classical music at the Presbyterian Church of the Mountain from 7:00 - 9:30 PM . Totts Gap Dance shares their talent with a performance during this annual show.
Totts Gap Dance at COTA, 7 PM, $10 Admission. Presbyterian Church of the Mountain, Main Street & Church Lane, Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327. The COTA festival begins on Friday night at the Dutot Museum at 6:00 PM with a musically themed art show and reception, followed by theater, dance, poetry and classical music at the Presbyterian Church of the Mountain from 7:00 - 9:30 PM . Totts Gap Dance shares their talent with a performance during this annual show.
September 17
Heritage Mural Dedication
The Heritage Mural Education Program - Mural Dedication, 11 AM. FREE, Market & South First Streets Bangor, PA 18013. The Heritage Mural Education Program at TGAI celebrates another successful mural in the Slate Belt. Learn of the heritage of the region and hear stories from residents, historians, and artists. Purchase a print of the newest mural, as well as past murals in the series, to support the program.
September 23
Trapping Convention
Pennsylvania Trappers Association District 10 Fall Trapping Convention and Sportsman Show September 23rd 12noon-6pm and September 24th 8am-6pm at West End Fairgrounds 570 Fairgrounds Rd. Gilbert, PA 18331. Contact Bob Counterman 610-759-9203
Bethlehem Celtic Fest 2016
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, — The Celtic Cultural Alliance (CCA) will reach its 29th year of presenting the largest free Highland Games and Celtic festival in North America during the weekend of September 23rd through the 30th. This year brings back old Celtic Classic favorites such as Timlin & Kane, Seven Nations and the Glengarry Bhoys as well as new features like Low Lily, Moxie Strings, Barrule & Calan. From bagpipes to bodrahns, fiddles to whistles, Bethlehem will be filled with foot stomping Celtic music all weekend.
A wide variety of Scottish, Welsh and Irish bands and genres will take stage this September. The complete performer line up can be found at www.celticfest.org/entertainment
Celtic Classic 2016 will also honor its traditional festival features. In addition to the U.S. National Highland Games Championship come an assortment of food styles and beverages, Celtic retail merchants, competitions and dance.
Celtic Classic runs from Friday, September 23rd through Sunday, September 25th in downtown historic Bethlehem. For more information, directions, volunteering opportunities and the weekend’s schedule, log on to www.celticfest.org. For up-to-the-minute information and updates, follow Celtic Classic on Twitter (@CelticClassic) and friend them on Facebook (facebook.com/CelticClassic).
For more information on the Parade of Shamrocks and other Celtic Cultural Alliance events, visit the organization’s website at www.celticfest.org.
A wide variety of Scottish, Welsh and Irish bands and genres will take stage this September. The complete performer line up can be found at www.celticfest.org/entertainment
Celtic Classic 2016 will also honor its traditional festival features. In addition to the U.S. National Highland Games Championship come an assortment of food styles and beverages, Celtic retail merchants, competitions and dance.
Celtic Classic runs from Friday, September 23rd through Sunday, September 25th in downtown historic Bethlehem. For more information, directions, volunteering opportunities and the weekend’s schedule, log on to www.celticfest.org. For up-to-the-minute information and updates, follow Celtic Classic on Twitter (@CelticClassic) and friend them on Facebook (facebook.com/CelticClassic).
For more information on the Parade of Shamrocks and other Celtic Cultural Alliance events, visit the organization’s website at www.celticfest.org.
September 24
Washington Township School Reunion
Former students of the old Washington Township School will hold its second annual reunion on Saturday afternoon September 24th, 2016. More information will be available later. Tell all your fellow classmates or friends that may have gone to WTS about the reunion and the date.
Get Outdoors PA Festival
Saturday, September 24, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Celebrate National Public Lands Day, National Bike to Park Day, and National Hunting & Fishing Day at this event sponsored by Senator Mario Scavello, Jacobsburg EE Center, and the Lehigh Valley Greenways Partnership. Activities will include a live animal presentation, fishing, archery, guided nature walks, and more!
The animal presentation starts at 12:30 and will be followed by a panel discussion with Senator Scavello, Chairman of the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee; PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary, Cindy Dunn; PA Game Commission Executive Director, Matthew Hough; and PA Fish and Boat Commission Executive Director, John Arway. Each panelist will present an update and receive questions and comments from the audience. Many exhibitors will be providing hands-on activities.
Registration is not required. r more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov..
Celebrate National Public Lands Day, National Bike to Park Day, and National Hunting & Fishing Day at this event sponsored by Senator Mario Scavello, Jacobsburg EE Center, and the Lehigh Valley Greenways Partnership. Activities will include a live animal presentation, fishing, archery, guided nature walks, and more!
The animal presentation starts at 12:30 and will be followed by a panel discussion with Senator Scavello, Chairman of the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee; PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary, Cindy Dunn; PA Game Commission Executive Director, Matthew Hough; and PA Fish and Boat Commission Executive Director, John Arway. Each panelist will present an update and receive questions and comments from the audience. Many exhibitors will be providing hands-on activities.
Registration is not required. r more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov..
Benefit Dinner Dance
A benefit dinner dance will be hledSaturday September 24, from 6-10pm at Christ Lutheran Church Social Hall , 703 S. Delaware Dr. Mount Bethel, Pa
Spaghetti Dinner, Dancing, awesome raffles and more! $14 per person call 610-588-7056 leave message to reserve seats or email jsmoke200@gmail.com
All proceeds go to PUMP, a local food pantry!
Spaghetti Dinner, Dancing, awesome raffles and more! $14 per person call 610-588-7056 leave message to reserve seats or email jsmoke200@gmail.com
All proceeds go to PUMP, a local food pantry!
Slate Belt Senior Center
Slate Belt Senior Center
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
700 American Bangor Road
Bangor, ph 610-588-1224
Hours: 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
700 American Bangor Road
Bangor, ph 610-588-1224
Hours: 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
AUGUST SCHEDULE:
Medicare Fraud Information, Wednesday, August 10, 10:15 A.M.
Farkle Tournament (pre-registration required) Thursday, August 11
Baseball, Friday, August 12, 10:00 A.M.
MUSIC WITH GARY DEE, Friday, August 12, 12:30 P.M.
Cedar Crest Nursing Students assisting seniors with health questions, taking blood pressure, Tuesday, August 16 & 30, 8:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M.
Ice Cream Sodas, Thursday, August 18, 12:15 P.M.
Poker, Thursday, August 18, 12:15 P.M.
Center Closes 2:15 P.M. Friday, August 19
CENTER CLOSED, AUGUST 22-26 FOR BLUE VALLEY FARM SHOW
Medicare Fraud Information, Wednesday, August 10, 10:15 A.M.
Farkle Tournament (pre-registration required) Thursday, August 11
Baseball, Friday, August 12, 10:00 A.M.
MUSIC WITH GARY DEE, Friday, August 12, 12:30 P.M.
Cedar Crest Nursing Students assisting seniors with health questions, taking blood pressure, Tuesday, August 16 & 30, 8:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M.
Ice Cream Sodas, Thursday, August 18, 12:15 P.M.
Poker, Thursday, August 18, 12:15 P.M.
Center Closes 2:15 P.M. Friday, August 19
CENTER CLOSED, AUGUST 22-26 FOR BLUE VALLEY FARM SHOW
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Blue Mt. Community Library
New Books
Adult Fiction:
Brighton, Michael Harvey
Heat & Light, Jennifer hhaigh
Close Your Eyes, Michael Robotham
Foreign Agent, Brad Thor
Glory Over Everything, Kathleen Grissom
Before the Fall, Noah Hawley
The Weekenders, Mary Kay Andrews
The Oxford Inheritance, Ann McDonald
In Twenty Years, Allison Scotch
Beijing Red, Alex Ryan
The Girl Who Wrote in Silk, Kelli Estes
Seashell Season, Holly Chamberlin
The Girl from the Savoy, Hazel Gaynor
Adult Large Print:
The Island House, Nancy Thayer
Bay of Sighs, Nora Roberts
Private: The Games, James Patterson
Dishonorable Intentions, Stuart Woods
The Rules of Love and Grammar, Mary Simses
The House of Secrets, Brad Meltzer
The Girl from Summer Hill, Jude Deveraux
Adult Non-fiction:
Framed, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr
One Child, Mei Fong
Legends & Lies - The Patriots, Bill O'Reilly
Brighton, Michael Harvey
Heat & Light, Jennifer hhaigh
Close Your Eyes, Michael Robotham
Foreign Agent, Brad Thor
Glory Over Everything, Kathleen Grissom
Before the Fall, Noah Hawley
The Weekenders, Mary Kay Andrews
The Oxford Inheritance, Ann McDonald
In Twenty Years, Allison Scotch
Beijing Red, Alex Ryan
The Girl Who Wrote in Silk, Kelli Estes
Seashell Season, Holly Chamberlin
The Girl from the Savoy, Hazel Gaynor
Adult Large Print:
The Island House, Nancy Thayer
Bay of Sighs, Nora Roberts
Private: The Games, James Patterson
Dishonorable Intentions, Stuart Woods
The Rules of Love and Grammar, Mary Simses
The House of Secrets, Brad Meltzer
The Girl from Summer Hill, Jude Deveraux
Adult Non-fiction:
Framed, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr
One Child, Mei Fong
Legends & Lies - The Patriots, Bill O'Reilly
Bangor Public Library
New Books
Adult Fiction
The Weekender by Mary Kay Andrews
Duty and Honor by Grant Blackwood
Between Heaven and Texas
A Thread of Truth
Ties That Bind by Marie Bostwick
Field of Graves by J.T. Ellison
The Pursuit by Janet Evanovich
End of Watch by Stephen King
Chasing Sunsets by Karen Kingsbury
Two Is by the Sea by Jacquelyn Mitchard
Defender by Diana Palmer
The Island House by Nancy Thayer
Journey to Minich
Birds of a Feather
An Incomplete Revenge by Jacqueline Winspear.
Adult non Fiction
A Full Life by Jimmy Carter
Strong Mothers, Strong Sons by Margaret Meeker
Bittersweet by Shauna Niequist.
Young Adult Fiction
The Isle of the Lost
Return to the Isle of the Lost by Melissa De La Cruz
Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton
The Extra Yard by Mike Lupica
Stars above by Marissa Meyer
Drama by Raina Telgemeier
Blue Screen by Dan Wells
The Infinite Sea
The Last Star by Richard Yancey.
Junior Fiction
Beyond the Kingdoms
A Grimm Warning
The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer
The Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan.
Easy Reader Fiction
The Thank You Book
Waiting Is Not Easy
We Are in a Book by Mo Williams.
Easy Fiction
Wiggle by Doreen Cronin
Number One Sam by Greg Pizzoli
Little Blue Truck Leads the Way
Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle
The Crown on Our Head
You’re Here for a Reason by Nancy Tillman.
Dvds
Zootopia.
The Weekender by Mary Kay Andrews
Duty and Honor by Grant Blackwood
Between Heaven and Texas
A Thread of Truth
Ties That Bind by Marie Bostwick
Field of Graves by J.T. Ellison
The Pursuit by Janet Evanovich
End of Watch by Stephen King
Chasing Sunsets by Karen Kingsbury
Two Is by the Sea by Jacquelyn Mitchard
Defender by Diana Palmer
The Island House by Nancy Thayer
Journey to Minich
Birds of a Feather
An Incomplete Revenge by Jacqueline Winspear.
Adult non Fiction
A Full Life by Jimmy Carter
Strong Mothers, Strong Sons by Margaret Meeker
Bittersweet by Shauna Niequist.
Young Adult Fiction
The Isle of the Lost
Return to the Isle of the Lost by Melissa De La Cruz
Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton
The Extra Yard by Mike Lupica
Stars above by Marissa Meyer
Drama by Raina Telgemeier
Blue Screen by Dan Wells
The Infinite Sea
The Last Star by Richard Yancey.
Junior Fiction
Beyond the Kingdoms
A Grimm Warning
The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer
The Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan.
Easy Reader Fiction
The Thank You Book
Waiting Is Not Easy
We Are in a Book by Mo Williams.
Easy Fiction
Wiggle by Doreen Cronin
Number One Sam by Greg Pizzoli
Little Blue Truck Leads the Way
Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle
The Crown on Our Head
You’re Here for a Reason by Nancy Tillman.
Dvds
Zootopia.