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SLATE BELT WEATHER AUGUST 7TODAY - Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. TONIGHT - Mostly clear, with a low around 58. North wind around 6 mph. 
The New Approach performs their show Number Ones at Bangor Middle School. The show continues today at 2:00pm. PHOTO GALLERY (See info in ad above) (New photos tomorrow) (Another photo below) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Viaduct Work To Start Monday
After many "false starts" and subsequent delays the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 5 has announced that a project to replace the Messinger Street Bridge (known to Slate Belt lifers as the Viaduct) over Martins Creek and Norfolk Southern Railroad in Bangor Borough, will begin Monday, August 8.
The project involves the replacement of the existing 10 span, concrete T-beam bridge with a new three span steel plate girder bridge. Also included in the project is construction of retaining walls on the approaches of the bridge, the reconstruction of a portion of the Blue Ridge Creek Culvert adjacent to the bridge, paving, curb and sidewalk and curb ramp work, and other miscellaneous construction. Beginning on Monday, Messinger Street will be closed and detoured between PA 191 and South Main Street. The posted detour will utilize PA 191, Flicksville Road, and South Main Street, or PA 191, PA 512, and North Main Street. (Editor's note: Traveling north on Rt 191 {First Street}and turning east on Broadway to South Main, to Rt 512 East and then East High Street is another alternative, and may be easier and less congested.) Updates on the project will be provided when available. J. D. Eckman, Inc. of Atglen, PA is the general contractor on the $6,257,161 project. Work is scheduled to be completed in December 2017. The Messinger Street Bridge was originally constructed in 1921. It is 319 feet long and 31 feet wide. The new bridge will be 269 feet long, 34 feet wide. This section of Messinger Street has an average daily traffic volume of 4,014 vehicles. Motorists are reminded to be alert for slow moving construction vehicles, obey work zone signs, and to slow down when approaching and traveling through work zones, not only for their safety, but for the safety of the road crews. Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 770 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website. Follow local PennDOT information on Twitter at www.twitter.com/511PAAllentown. 
The New Approach performs their show Number Ones at Bangor Middle School. The show continues today at 2:00pm. PHOTO GALLERY (See info in ad above) (New photos tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
Northampton County 4-H FairNorthampton County 4-H Fair!Please join us for our annual Northampton County 4-H Fair which runs from August 5th through August 7th! We have three days of events planned for you and your family to enjoy! Parking and admission are FREE!
Friday August 5th 5pm – Kitchen, Blue Building and Silent Auction Open, 6pm – Swine Show, 7pm – Rabbit Hopping Saturday August 6th 9am – Opening Ceremonies, Blue Building and Silent Auction Open, 9am – Alpaca Event, 9am to noon – Pie Contest Drop-off, 10:30am – Sheep and Goat Event, Noon to 3pm – “Find Out Fair!”, 1pm – Poultry Event, 1pm to 2pm – Public Pie Baking Contest, 4pm – Fashion Revue, 4:30 – Banner Parade, 5pm – Cake Walk, 6pm – Teen Council Games Sunday August 7th 9am – Blue Building and Silent Auction Open, 9am – Horse Show, 10am – Rabbit and Cavy Event, Noon – 4-H Famous Chicken BBQ 
Olivia Martino of Columbia Fire Co. shows Kayla Graver how to use a fire hose during Roseto Night out held Tuesday night. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
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 
Washington Twp. Police provided I.D. services during Bangor Night Out held Tuesday night. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
The Bangor Vee-Arnis Jitsu put on a demonstration during Roseto Night out held Tuesday night. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
TGAI Live ConcertAUGUST 7
Totts Gap Arts Presents: MUSE A Live Concert of Music, Dance & Art, 2 PM. Admission: $5 Totts Gap Arts Institute, 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013. Join The Patrick McGee Quintet and Totts Gap Dance as they improvise in sound and space. Artists are welcome to capture the movement, dancers to dance, musicians to jam. Find your creative Muse! This event, the 4th and final in the series, will feature an exhibit by artists from the first three sessions. 
Mike Gerrity (red pants) of the Bangor Vee-Arnis Jitsu club nad others demonstrate self defense during Bangor Night Out held Tuesday night. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Roseto Yard SaleRoseto Community Yard Sales August 6-7 all day .Borough Council Waived Fee
Free Dinner The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes you to a FREE Spaghetti & Meatballs Dinner on Sunday, August 7th, from 4:00 - 6:00 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/.
Special MusicThe 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 7th. 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.m
Lughnasadh Celebration 2016
Celebrate Lughnasadh with the Community of Columcille the first harvest of the year, Sunday, August 7th beginning at Noon. In traditional Celtic festivals this is the time we celebrate the 'First Fruits' from the Spring planting. It is a time of Joy and Gratitude for the gifts received. August marks the beginning of Autumn... a time to celebrate the Sun while it is still strong.
Let's also give Honor and Thanks to the Deities of Lughnasadh such as Danu, Mother of the Gods and Men. And Lugh, the Patron of Scholars, Craftsmen, Warriors and Magicians! Please bring a gift of harvest... show off your favorite ethnic dish or just bring a favorite dish to share in this bounty with the Columcille Community. Let us 'break bread' together in Gratitude to the Gods and Earth Spirits for their blessings and gifts we are now receiving. There will be tables available to set up your food but bring along a folding chair. Beverages will be provided. Come one! Come All! Slainte!
August 7Bingo - Immaculate Conception. Doors 11:00am, Bingo 1:00pm
Bingo - Bangor VFW. Doors 4:30. Bingo 6:45. Breakfast - Bushkill Volunteer Fire C. 7:30-12:30. Fellowship Dinner - Breaking Bread soup kitchen, 4:00pm. Cross Road Baptist, Bangor. Slate Belt Heritage Center - Open 12-3. Slate Belt YMCA - Open Noon - 6:00pm (Oct - May only)) CLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDARCan You Believe It?Drugs Found Inside Football
BEAVERTON, Ore., Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Police in Oregon said an investigation into suspected credit card fraud led to two suspects who were actually concealing drugs inside of footballs.
The Beaverton Police Department said officers opened up an investigation Wednesday when suspicious activity was reported at the Pepper Tree Motel in the city. Police said witnesses reported two men were loading large amounts of items from a motel room into a vehicle. Officers conducted a traffic stop, suspecting the men might be involved in credit card fraud, but an investigation of the items in the car revealed the men "were actually involved in the drug trade." "After searching the vehicle, over 25 pounds of drugs, money and a loaded hand gun were found," police said in a Facebook post. "There was 4.5 pounds of marijuana, 16.5 pound of marijuana laced edibles, 108 packages of marijuana laced cool-aid mix, over 3.5 ounces of heroin, an ounce of meth and an ounce of cocaine. Some of the drugs were located inside of footballs that had been re-stitched closed." Markice Terrell Hall, 40, and Aaron Hibbler, 31, were arrested on felony and misdemeanor drug charges. of heroin, an ounce of meth and an ounce of cocaine. Some of the drugs were located inside of footballs that had been re-stitched closed." Markice Terrell Hall, 40, and Aaron Hibbler, 31, were arrested on felony and misdemeanor drug charges.
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(NewsUSA) - Technology continues to change the way businesses operate, and that includes how they find resources to get started, fund growth and find a buyer.
DPOUSA is one example of the latest paradigm in funding business opportunities. DPOUSA is an online financial platform connecting companies with capital sources, buyers with sellers, and people seeking business opportunities. DPO stands for "direct public offering," and DPOUSA.com is designed to allow individuals to present their businesses directly to potential investors. The ventures can range from startups to large enterprises, and the online platform has sections for each stage of the business life cycle. The site reflects the new business paradigm: It is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year for users interested in acquiring, funding or investing in new ventures. The DPOUSA technology allows users to quickly search transactions and find the right match through a user-friendly interface. The online setup allows companies to deal directly with interested capital sources. "All politics, issues and differences aside, this is the only country with an abundance of opportunity. DPOUSA exists to connect those opportunities and provide access to all Americans," says Brian Jue, a founding member of the DPOUSA Special Council. "A startup needing infrastructure can now find a match in an existing business looking to transfer its assets?it might very well be a millennial connecting with a baby boomer to get something very cool off the ground," Jue adds. "DPOUSA exists to strengthen the U.S. economy by enabling the American dream." All costs are completely transparent, and a special council of experienced business executives and professionals is available via the website to assist both sides of transactions. DPOUSA charges a flat fee to list a company's opportunity. In addition, various packages exist to create affordability for earlier-stage transactions, with additional services and exposure also available for more complex transactions. Investors and financial institutions pay no fees to use DPOUSA. DPOUSA includes a database of more than 30,000 accredited investors and financial institutions that collectively have over $500 billion to invest in businesses, and the site is designed to facilitate all types of transactions, for startups and well-established businesses alike. To ensure the growth of the platform, DPOUSA has committed resources for an ongoing campaign utilizing traditional, digital and social media to build its national presence. For more details about DPOUSA's services, please visit www.dpousa.com
Health....Tech Neck
(NewsUSA) - Sponsored News - Imagine four 15-pound bowling balls atop your head, and you'll understand why so many people now suffer from "tech neck." Yep, the equivalent of about 60 pounds is added to the stress on your neck every time you look down at some wireless device -- think texting, for example -- potentially resulting in everything from headaches to back, shoulder, neck and arm pain.
Key to avoiding the condition? Proper posture (including chin up) -- which doctors of chiropractic increasingly find themselves advising patients on, says the not-for-profit Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, in addition to treating spinal alignment issues.
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. 
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 Free Summer Concerts
Fishing Rods and Tackle AvailableSunday 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 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. 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.
Bangor Park 2016 Summer EventsAugust 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 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 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 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 Totts Gap Arts Events ScheduleScagliola Workshop August 5 - 8; Jazz-Art-Dance Expo & Exhibit August 7; 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. 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. Visit slateralums.com for more information.
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August 9Reading Heroes Party Reading Heroes Party on August 9 at 5:30 PM-7:00 PM at the Beehive-197 Pennsylvania Ave. Bangor. Come and celebrate all of the reading done this summer! Dazzle in a photo op by DeLorenzo Photography, dance to live music with 2+1 Math Rocks, and enjoy refreshments.
August 11Gravestone 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. 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 August 13Butterfly Walk at Grand Central LandfillSaturday, 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.. 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. August 14Hope 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. August 16Acoustic Guitar Building at NCCParticipants 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. 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. 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 19Used 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 20Bangor Elks BingoThe 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 21Boomer'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. August 23Summer 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 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. August 27Old-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.. September 9TGAI DanceSEPTEMBER 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. September 23Trapping 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 2016BETHLEHEM, 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. September 24Washington 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 FestivalSaturday, 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.. |
 
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. AUGUST SCHEDULE:
Poker, Tuesday, August 9, 12:00 Noon FARM SHOW TICKETS DUE, Tuesday, August 9 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 
Pen Argyl - August 2016
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Blue Mt. Community Library
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