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SLATE BELT WEATHER DECEMBER 14TODAY - Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. TONIGHT - A slight chance of snow showers between midnight and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. 
Bangor's Isaiah Jones (3) goes up for a basket during a hotly contested game in which the Slaters came from a 10-point deficit to win 56-49 Monday night at Bangor. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) (Another photo below) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Bob and Rosemary Dotta greeted visitors at Dotta Chrysler Jeep for the Toys For Tots event held Sunday. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Teaching People How to Eat Better For Less
A Clean Slate, Bangor’s Own Recovery Center, is proud to partner with Penn State to bring a successful program to our community.
Penn State Extension in Northampton County is offering hands-on educational classes on nutrition through its Nutrition Links program. The program is designed to help families and individuals with low incomes stretch their food dollars to achieve a healthy diet. Nutrition Links staff teach families with young children, older adults and youth through a variety of program styles. The Nutrition Links’ adult series offers topics such as food preparation, meal planning, food storage and sanitation, shopping skills, nutrition for family members and managing a healthy weight. The program is taught in small groups, led by a nutrition education adviser, who is part of the Northampton County Extension staff. Sessions, which are free of charge, will be held at a Clean Slate at 100 S. 1st Street, Bangor, PA. Nutrition Links, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and administered by Penn State Cooperative Extension, does not supply free food or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, but rather, provides participants with activities that develop the knowledge and skills to plan and prepare a healthy diet on a limited budget. Participants, due to the funding, need to have children under the age of 19. Each participant will be given free items to assist with their kitchen and grocery shopping. The classes will be held on Fridays from 10:30am-12pm starting mid-January. Please call to sign up for the classes and leave a message for Meshell at 610-452-9348 or email at [email protected].. 
East Bangor held its Christmas Tree Lighting celebration Saturday night with Santa and Mrs Claus. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Nick Pulsinelli Belt and Beyond
Today At Bloom Creative Studio
Located on Lower Broadway, Bangor.
Open Studio Hours: Wednesday, Friday & Saturdays 11-4. Come in and paint a masterpiece. $8 for adults and $6 for children plus the cost of your surface. Tons of ideas to choose from and artists on sight to help with any ideas. This summary of your content shows in the preview area of some email clients.View this email in your browser. Wednesday December 14th Kid's Art Wednesday! Come for Kids Art Wednesdays Preschool 1-1:45pm Elementary 4-5 pm Teen 6-7:15 Each week has a different age-appropriate project. Individual sessions are $12 each or pay $45 for a 5 week series Sign up by calling the studio, sending an email or facebook message. Leave your contact number for voice, text or email and we will get back to you! Also -- sign up online at www.bloombangor.org Open for ages 4 and up, two time options 1pm and 4pm $12 per person or $9 a piece for 5 sessions. 
Bangor's Colton Holland drives for a lay-up here, during a hotly contested game in which the Slaters came from a 10-point deficit to win 56-49 Monday night at Bangor. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
From left to right: Laura McLain Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce, Mary Marshall Merchants Bank, Jim Nester President of NESTEC Inc., Jeremy Redcay NESTEC Inc. Service/Aftermarket Manager, Lucy Flinn Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce, Stephen Reider from Senator Mario Scavello’s office participate in the ribbon cutting. Photo Courtesy Laura McLain
NESTEC Comes to Pen Argyl Pen Argyl, PA - December 6, 2016 - NESTEC, Inc., an OEM provider of thermal oxidation systems and air pollution control solutions, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, December 6th at its new Service/Aftermarket facility at 222 E. Main St. in Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania 18072.
Local politicians and representatives of the Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce were present for the grand opening of the 12,000-square-foot facility, which includes storage and fabrication spaces as well as a five-ton overhead crane. The building also includes 1000 square feet of offices and conference rooms and 80,000 square feet of outdoor storage area. Originating as a slate mill this building has a long history of commercial and industrial uses. It has served as the headquarters of the Structural Slate Company, a slate marketing and sales corporation, as well as a gun shop, printing shop, small engine repair facility, and various other commercial businesses. NESTEC Inc. will be utilizing the building as a central warehouse for parts sales as well as a service and repair facility for their customers’ equipment. NESTEC is an international supplier of air emission control and energy recovery systems with 300+ years of combined staff experience in design, engineering, installation, project management and servicing air pollution control systems 
Pen Argyl High School held its Winter Concert Saturday night at Roper Auditorium in Wind Gap Middle School. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
Learn to Start and Operate a Business at NCC Seminar For aspiring business owners and people interested in Lehigh Valley commerce, Northampton Community College (NCC) is offering a seminar, “The Fab Lab, the Lehigh Valley and the Entrepreneur,” on Wednesday, January 11, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., at the Fab Lab at NCC’s Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem.
The seminar will show the ways an entrepreneur can find support to begin a business in the Lehigh Valley. The course covers conceptual design, prototyping, manufacturing, fulfillment, business planning, financial incentives and investors, and legal and professional options. For those not starting a business, participants can learn how the local economy is growing and thriving. The seminar will be taught by Harvard graduate Henry Ancker and NCC Fab Lab Director Jeffrey Boerner. The NCC Fab Lab, which began in 2011, offers open access to state-of-the-art technologies, including a full metal and woodshop, 3-D printers, laser cutters, a sound lab, a guitar-making studio, recording studio, cold casting, and more. The fab lab has 80 classes and 27 instructors that include master craftsmen, entrepreneurs and expert technicians. It is open to the entire community---individuals, companies, and students. The fee is $110. For more information call 610-332-8665. To register, visit www.northampton.edu/lifelearn and click on the Fab Lab section. 
Dancers performed and artists displayed their work at Totts Gap Art Institute during an open house held Sunday. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Bangor Elks YogaThe Bangor Elks Lodge is now offering Yoga beginning Monday, January 9 and running six weeks through February 13 starting at 6:45 PM. The cost is $60. Walk-ins are welcome at $12 per week. Remit to Bangor Elks, 120 Broadway Bangor. Beginners welcome.
Santa's Elves from the Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce held their annual Christmas party last week. Sbtt Photo Candy Martin The Belt and Beyond
Sarah Campbell, member of the Grace United Methodist Cantata Choir performed Sunday at the church in Pen Argyl. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
PAHS Senior Citizens Holiday Party The Pen Argyl Area High School Sophomore Class Officers and National Honor Society Members are excited to host the annual Senior Citizens Holiday Party on Friday, December 23.Pen Argyl High School students and faculty cordially invite all senior citizens of the Pen Argyl Area School District to a fun filled day of food, music, and activities!
The holiday party will be held in the school – Gym, located at 501 West Laurel Ave, doors open at 8:15am and the party will be held from 8:30am – 12:30pm; please RSVP by Friday, December 16th by calling 610-863-1293. December 14 - Regular Event Calendar
This is our calendar of regularly scheduled events. If you see any info that is incorrect or want to add a regularly scheduled event please send e-mail to [email protected].
Special Future Events - See BelowCLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDARTherapy Dog Dressed as Santa Therapy dog Quincy (dressed as Santa Claus) and therapy dog-in-training Webster (dressed as an elf) will be at the Blue Mt. Community Library storytime at 10:30 AM on December 21 and 22.
Looking Back...... December 2012
((( L-R) Pen Argyl's Samm Firestone (13) and Madison Mennell vie for a rebound during the Knights' 44-40 win over Palmerton. Pen Argyl will play at tonight at 5:30 as part of a boy-girl doubleheader versus the Knights.Sbtt Photo Haley Burns.
PA Farm Show Bus Trip
The Pennsylvania Farm Show is a great way to learn about farming, agriculture, and where your food comes from, and you don’t want to miss it! Here is your chance to beat the traffic by taking a bus coordinated by Lehigh County 4-H and Penn State Extension. Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Price $30/person 8:00 a.m. — Depart Lehigh County Ag Center, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Allentown 3:30 p.m. — Depart PA Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg 5:00 p.m. — Arrive at Lehigh County Ag Center (approximately) The day's events include agricultural education demonstrations, cooking demonstrations, plus all the exhibits and outstanding Pennsylvania food products. We will provide a schedule of events when you get on the bus. For more information call the Lehigh County Extension office at 610-391-9840 or email [email protected]. NewYear's First Day Hikes
Get out and get hiking at Jacobsburg on the first day of 2017! Join center educators Lauren Forster and Rick Wiltraut for two-mile interpretive hikes on moderate terrain. They will explore the old growth forest of Henrys Woods and wildlife along the Homestead Trail. The hikes will start at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM from the flag pole in front of the visitor center at 400 Belfast Road. Bring comfortable hiking shoes, a water bottle, and wear layers. 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 [email protected]. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. 
Can You Believe It?21,000 Lights and 90 Trees Adorn
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December 14, 1799 - George Washington died at Mount Vernon.
December 14, 1861 - In Britain, Prince Albert died of typhoid at Windsor Castle. December 14, 1911 - Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen became the first person to reach the South Pole. December 14, 1927 - Britain recognized independent Iraq and supported Iraqi admission to the League of Nations. December 14, 1939 - The League of Nations expelled Soviet Russia for its aggression against Finland. December 14, 1995 - A Bosnian peace treaty was signed in Paris by leaders from the former Yugoslavia. The treaty ended Europe's worst conflict since World War II. |
Green Living...
6 Green Gift Ideas Everyone Can Love
(BPT) - Did you know electronics left plugged in drain energy, even when they're turned off? To reduce energy consumption, give battery-operated, cordless gadgets this holiday season. Need ideas? We've got you covered with these green gift ideas for every personality on your shopping list! The globetrotter
Know someone who loves to travel? A backup phone charger can be the perfect present for someone who is always on the go. Or give them a gift that will let them stay chic and stylish at home and abroad, like cordless beard clippers or a cordless hair straightener.
The DIY-er
The satisfaction that comes with successfully completing a DIY project is one of the reasons so many people enjoy this hobby. Help your friends express their creativity on a DIY project with the gift of a cordless glue gun, cordless mini-sewing machine or even a cordless drill.
The foodie
Have a family member whose cooking rivals that of any four-star restaurant chef? Surprise them with the perfect gifts for the kitchen that are not only eco-friendly but will also elevate their culinary skills, such as an electric knife or a cordless blender. Another great gift idea is a vacuum sealer to make storing or freezing food even easier.
The techie
Whether it's a new laptop or gaming system, we all have that one friend who likes to keep up with the latest popular gadgets and electronics. Satisfy their love of technology with a new smartwatch this holiday season. If you're looking for a gift without the hefty price tag, consider wireless headphones or a new gaming console.
The outdoorsperson
Thinking of a gift for that special person who loves going on hikes, camping or doing any activity that involves the great outdoors? Get them ready for their next adventure with a portable GPS, tactical flashlight or even rechargeable hand warmers for the cold winter months.
The student
Finding the perfect gift for someone in college can seem like a challenge, but you can't go wrong with portable bluetooth speakers. And if they've been extra-good this year, consider a new laptop to make term papers a breeze. The old laptop battery can be recycled at a retailer near you!
These creative gift ideas all have one thing in common - they contain a rechargeable, recyclable battery. When that battery runs out (sometimes after 1,000 or more charges!) keep it out of the waste stream by recycling it.
Organizations such as Call2Recycle, Inc. offer an easy and free way to care for the environment through battery recycling. Call2Recycle works with a network of businesses, communities and retailers in the U.S. and Canada - including Best Buy, The Home Depot, Lowe's, Sears and Staples - that serve as drop-off locations. Visit the drop-off locator to find a collection site near you!
This holiday season, help educate your family and friends on how they can conserve energy and reduce waste by recycling year-round. Make a lasting impact with gifts that are not only good for the environment, but everyone on your list will love!
For more information, visit Call2Recycle's Holiday Gift Guide.
Know someone who loves to travel? A backup phone charger can be the perfect present for someone who is always on the go. Or give them a gift that will let them stay chic and stylish at home and abroad, like cordless beard clippers or a cordless hair straightener.
The DIY-er
The satisfaction that comes with successfully completing a DIY project is one of the reasons so many people enjoy this hobby. Help your friends express their creativity on a DIY project with the gift of a cordless glue gun, cordless mini-sewing machine or even a cordless drill.
The foodie
Have a family member whose cooking rivals that of any four-star restaurant chef? Surprise them with the perfect gifts for the kitchen that are not only eco-friendly but will also elevate their culinary skills, such as an electric knife or a cordless blender. Another great gift idea is a vacuum sealer to make storing or freezing food even easier.
The techie
Whether it's a new laptop or gaming system, we all have that one friend who likes to keep up with the latest popular gadgets and electronics. Satisfy their love of technology with a new smartwatch this holiday season. If you're looking for a gift without the hefty price tag, consider wireless headphones or a new gaming console.
The outdoorsperson
Thinking of a gift for that special person who loves going on hikes, camping or doing any activity that involves the great outdoors? Get them ready for their next adventure with a portable GPS, tactical flashlight or even rechargeable hand warmers for the cold winter months.
The student
Finding the perfect gift for someone in college can seem like a challenge, but you can't go wrong with portable bluetooth speakers. And if they've been extra-good this year, consider a new laptop to make term papers a breeze. The old laptop battery can be recycled at a retailer near you!
These creative gift ideas all have one thing in common - they contain a rechargeable, recyclable battery. When that battery runs out (sometimes after 1,000 or more charges!) keep it out of the waste stream by recycling it.
Organizations such as Call2Recycle, Inc. offer an easy and free way to care for the environment through battery recycling. Call2Recycle works with a network of businesses, communities and retailers in the U.S. and Canada - including Best Buy, The Home Depot, Lowe's, Sears and Staples - that serve as drop-off locations. Visit the drop-off locator to find a collection site near you!
This holiday season, help educate your family and friends on how they can conserve energy and reduce waste by recycling year-round. Make a lasting impact with gifts that are not only good for the environment, but everyone on your list will love!
For more information, visit Call2Recycle's Holiday Gift Guide.
Health...
Simple Strategies for Eliminating
Holiday Stress
(BPT) - The holidays bring a time to celebrate and get together with family and friends, but for many people, it can also come with a lot of stress. Social engagements, gift-buying and a seemingly endless amount of to-do's can bring unwanted emotions that make it hard to enjoy the season. To keep your holiday spirits bright, it's important to maintain a positive perspective and be aware of your feelings. The healthy lifestyle experts at the Mayo Clinic offer six simple strategies for reducing holiday stress so you can feel your best well into the new year.
Help others
Embrace the true spirit of the holidays by finding ways to give back. By sharing your time and talents with others, you'll get more out of the experience, and likely find some satisfaction and peace of mind in the process.
"Work at a soup kitchen, organize a gift drive, read to a child or help your neighbor with something," suggests Sara Carlson, certified diabetes educator in the Department of Endocrinology at Mayo Clinic. "Reaching out to others makes us feel good about ourselves and reminds us that we aren't alone in facing challenges."
Eat well
Cookies, casseroles, cakes and cocoa - the holidays are ripe with temptation. Eating too many unhealthy foods can leave you feeling unwell both physically and emotionally. Indulge, but do so in moderation. A few strategies to help:
* Have one holiday drink and then switch to water.
* Fill your plate with fresh veggies from the appetizer platter.
* Skip the sauces; they are often heavy in salt, fat and calories.
* Bring a healthy dish to share with everyone.
* Avoid fasting; maintain a regular eating schedule.
Say "no"
It's difficult to decline an invitation or request for a favor during the holiday season. However, if you overload your schedule, your stress levels are bound to increase. A polite "no" when you're feeling overloaded can be a lifesaver.
"We need to protect our spirit, knowing when to draw a line in the sand and say, 'Thank you for the opportunity, but I will not be able to participate,'" says Dr. Edward Creagan of the Mayo Clinic. "If we give and give, there is nothing left to give."
Offer forgiveness
No family is perfect and the holidays are sometimes reminders of this. Attempting to create the perfect holiday is impossible. Accept that things will go wrong, but learn to let go and forgive others, as well as yourself.
"Be realistic," Dr. Creagan says. "If individuals have locked horns for most of the year, it is not reasonable to think that on one day all will be forgiven. We need to be gentle with ourselves. We need to forgive ourselves."
Schedule fun
With so many things to cross off the list, it's easy to forget time to actually have fun during the holidays. So make sure to block off time on your schedule for favorite traditions.
"Take time to do things you find relaxing or fun," says Carlson. "Watch your favorite comedy, take an evening drive to look at holiday lights or curl up with a good book."
Prioritize R&R
Stress can make it difficult to sleep, yet when you don't get enough sleep you can feel more anxious. To help your body get the rest it needs, try to maintain a consistent sleep schedule that allows for 7-8 hours of sleep each night.
During the day, make space for relaxation as well so you don't get overloaded. Take a gentle yoga class or practice meditation for 20 minutes. This can help bring a sense of peace and calm in an otherwise hectic day. If you have trouble meditating, consider online guided meditation or research audio options at your local library.
For more easy ideas on managing stress and staying well through the holidays and beyond, visit www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle.
Help others
Embrace the true spirit of the holidays by finding ways to give back. By sharing your time and talents with others, you'll get more out of the experience, and likely find some satisfaction and peace of mind in the process.
"Work at a soup kitchen, organize a gift drive, read to a child or help your neighbor with something," suggests Sara Carlson, certified diabetes educator in the Department of Endocrinology at Mayo Clinic. "Reaching out to others makes us feel good about ourselves and reminds us that we aren't alone in facing challenges."
Eat well
Cookies, casseroles, cakes and cocoa - the holidays are ripe with temptation. Eating too many unhealthy foods can leave you feeling unwell both physically and emotionally. Indulge, but do so in moderation. A few strategies to help:
* Have one holiday drink and then switch to water.
* Fill your plate with fresh veggies from the appetizer platter.
* Skip the sauces; they are often heavy in salt, fat and calories.
* Bring a healthy dish to share with everyone.
* Avoid fasting; maintain a regular eating schedule.
Say "no"
It's difficult to decline an invitation or request for a favor during the holiday season. However, if you overload your schedule, your stress levels are bound to increase. A polite "no" when you're feeling overloaded can be a lifesaver.
"We need to protect our spirit, knowing when to draw a line in the sand and say, 'Thank you for the opportunity, but I will not be able to participate,'" says Dr. Edward Creagan of the Mayo Clinic. "If we give and give, there is nothing left to give."
Offer forgiveness
No family is perfect and the holidays are sometimes reminders of this. Attempting to create the perfect holiday is impossible. Accept that things will go wrong, but learn to let go and forgive others, as well as yourself.
"Be realistic," Dr. Creagan says. "If individuals have locked horns for most of the year, it is not reasonable to think that on one day all will be forgiven. We need to be gentle with ourselves. We need to forgive ourselves."
Schedule fun
With so many things to cross off the list, it's easy to forget time to actually have fun during the holidays. So make sure to block off time on your schedule for favorite traditions.
"Take time to do things you find relaxing or fun," says Carlson. "Watch your favorite comedy, take an evening drive to look at holiday lights or curl up with a good book."
Prioritize R&R
Stress can make it difficult to sleep, yet when you don't get enough sleep you can feel more anxious. To help your body get the rest it needs, try to maintain a consistent sleep schedule that allows for 7-8 hours of sleep each night.
During the day, make space for relaxation as well so you don't get overloaded. Take a gentle yoga class or practice meditation for 20 minutes. This can help bring a sense of peace and calm in an otherwise hectic day. If you have trouble meditating, consider online guided meditation or research audio options at your local library.
For more easy ideas on managing stress and staying well through the holidays and beyond, visit www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle.
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December 16
Christmas Caroling
Christmas Caroling At The Slate Belt Medical Center will be held Friday, December 16th at 6:45pm. Meet at the reception area (door to the left of the building)
Everyone (Large and Small) is invited to walk the Halls and Sing carols to help our Neighbors Spirits rise this Christmas! Let’s give back and enjoy the true spirit of Christmas!
Everyone (Large and Small) is invited to walk the Halls and Sing carols to help our Neighbors Spirits rise this Christmas! Let’s give back and enjoy the true spirit of Christmas!
Bangor High School Bands Winter Concert
The BAHS Bands Winter Concert will be held on Friday, December 16 at 7:30 PM in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater at Bangor Area High School. The Concert and Symphonic Bands will each present their own portion of the concert with compositions by Steve Reisteter, James Barnes, Chris Bernotas, James Curnow, Pavel Tschesnokoff, and John Moss.
At the conclusion of the program, both groups will unite on stage for a grand finale complete with a Christmas Carol sing-along and our annual performance of Sleigh Ride conducted by a jolly special guest. Tickets will be available at the door for $3 adults/$2 students and seniors. Gold Cards and Slater Band Boosters Membership Cards will be honored. Please join us on December 16 to share in the holiday joy!
At the conclusion of the program, both groups will unite on stage for a grand finale complete with a Christmas Carol sing-along and our annual performance of Sleigh Ride conducted by a jolly special guest. Tickets will be available at the door for $3 adults/$2 students and seniors. Gold Cards and Slater Band Boosters Membership Cards will be honored. Please join us on December 16 to share in the holiday joy!
December 17
Breakfast With Santa at Columbia Fire Co.
Columbia Fire Co. No. 1 is Roseto will be sponsoring a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday December 17th from 9-11am at the Roseto Municipal Building. The event is open to all children from Roseto borough as well as children and grandchildren of current Fire Co. members. Cost is FREE for those under 10. Adults and children 10 and over, the cost is $8. Please call 610-588-0597 or email [email protected] for reservations.
Bangor Elks Hoop Shoot
The annual Bangor Elks Lodge 1106 sponsored “Hoop Shoot” free throw contest will be held at Washington Elementary Gym on Saturday, December 17, 2016at 1:00 P. M. Youngsters from Bangor, Pen Argyl, Faith Christian, Easton, Nazareth, Wilson, and Notre Dame are welcome to compete. You can register at the school on the day of the contest at 12:30 P. M. when the doors open.
First place winners and runner-ups will receive plaques with the first place winner advancing to district competition on January 28, 2017 hosted by the Bangor Elks Lodge.This is the forty-fifth year for this youth national event.
Should you have any questions, call Pete Nell at 610-295-2334 or Glenn Miller at 610-703-0070.
First place winners and runner-ups will receive plaques with the first place winner advancing to district competition on January 28, 2017 hosted by the Bangor Elks Lodge.This is the forty-fifth year for this youth national event.
Should you have any questions, call Pete Nell at 610-295-2334 or Glenn Miller at 610-703-0070.
PAHS Toys For Tots
Pen Argyl High School will be accepting "Toys for Tots" Donations at the Boys Basketball Games against Notre Dame Green Pond this Saturday, December 17th from 10-2pm. Toys must be unwrapped and can be dropped off in a collection box in A-gym lobby throughout the game.
December 18
Christmas Carols in the Chapel
Come Sunday, December 18th at 2:00pm for Carols in the Chapel at Columcille. This is an annual gathering and they invite you to join them to welcome the Holiday Season.
Tea & SconesAfternoon Tea: Just following Carols in the Chapel, they will gather in holiday fellowship to share Afternoon Tea and Treats. Join them at The Voyagers Lounge for tea and community .
Tea & SconesAfternoon Tea: Just following Carols in the Chapel, they will gather in holiday fellowship to share Afternoon Tea and Treats. Join them at The Voyagers Lounge for tea and community .
Christmas Cantata and Lovefeast
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will present a Christmas Cantata and Lovefeast at the 9:15 a.m. worship service on Sunday, December 18th. The Sunday School will offer a presentation. The Lovefeast will continue with an After-church Fellowship to celebrate Jesus' birthday. 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.
Pet Photos With Santa
Tis the season to be FURRY!!! Or feathered, or scaly!! The holidays are fast approaching, and what better way to get in the holiday spirit than pet photos with Santa?
Join them on:December 18th, 2016 from 11am - 2pm at Blakeslee Animal Clinic, 5251 Route 115, Blakeslee, 18610
For only $10, you will receive a 4X6 color print taken by AMA Productions LLC (www.amaproductionsllc.com), and have the digital image emailed, and create a holiday memory to treasure. And even better? You will be helping Boomer's Angels Animal Rescue and Care.
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 [email protected] or visit our website at www.boomersangels.com, find us on Facebook.
Join them on:December 18th, 2016 from 11am - 2pm at Blakeslee Animal Clinic, 5251 Route 115, Blakeslee, 18610
For only $10, you will receive a 4X6 color print taken by AMA Productions LLC (www.amaproductionsllc.com), and have the digital image emailed, and create a holiday memory to treasure. And even better? You will be helping Boomer's Angels Animal Rescue and Care.
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 [email protected] or visit our website at www.boomersangels.com, find us on Facebook.
December 21
Therapy Dog Dressed as Santa
Therapy dog Quincy (dressed as Santa Claus) and therapy dog-in-training Webster (dressed as an elf) will be at the Blue Mt. Community Library storytime at 10:30 AM on December 21 and 22.
December 23
PAHS Senior Citizens Holiday Party
The Pen Argyl Area High School Sophomore Class Officers and National Honor Society Members are excited to host the annual Senior Citizens Holiday Party on Friday, December 23.Pen Argyl High School students and faculty cordially invite all senior citizens of the Pen Argyl Area School District to a fun filled day of food, music, and activities!
The holiday party will be held in the school – Gym, located at 501 West Laurel Ave, doors open at 8:15am and the
party will be held from 8:30am – 12:30pm; please RSVP by Friday, December 16th by calling 610-863-1293.
The holiday party will be held in the school – Gym, located at 501 West Laurel Ave, doors open at 8:15am and the
party will be held from 8:30am – 12:30pm; please RSVP by Friday, December 16th by calling 610-863-1293.
December 24
Trinity Lutheran Christmas Eve Services
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bangor will hold Christmas Eve Service at 7:00pm and 11:00pm.
Portland Christmas Eve Services
Christmas Eve services will be held at Refiners Fire Ministry Division St., Portland PA December 24 at 6:30pm, and nd Portland Baptist Church Delaware Ave., Portland at 7:00 PM.
East Bangor Christmas Eve Service
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will have a Christmas Eve "Candlelight Service of Carols" beginning at 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, Pa. For more info, call 610-588-4453, or visit www.ebumc.org.
January 1
New Year’s Day Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner
Belfast Wesley United Methodist Church, 607 School Rd Nazareth, will hold an All You Can Eat Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner, Sunday January 1, 2017 from 1:00PM-4:00PM
Cost is Adult- $10.00 Child 3yr-10yr- $5.00 , Under 3 Free. Please call Tom for more information 610-863-7772
Cost is Adult- $10.00 Child 3yr-10yr- $5.00 , Under 3 Free. Please call Tom for more information 610-863-7772
Portland New Year's Day Bingo
Portland Hook and Ladder company # one will hold a New Year's Day bingo. Doors open at 10 AM, bingo starts at 2 PM. Come out it ring in the new year and support your local fire company.
New Year's Day Bingo
New Year's Day Bingo with a $2,150 jackpot will be held at Kemp American Legion, East Stroudsburg at 7:00pm, Doors open at 5:30. Tickets are $50 in advance or $60 at the door. Call/text Sharon at 570.656.7964 or Martha 570.801.2900 or Facebook: Cavalier Booster Bingo.
NewYear's First Day Hikes
Get out and get hiking at Jacobsburg on the first day of 2017! Join center educators Lauren Forster and Rick Wiltraut for two-mile interpretive hikes on moderate terrain. They will explore the old growth forest of Henrys Woods and wildlife along the Homestead Trail. The hikes will start at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM from the flag pole in front of the visitor center at 400 Belfast Road. Bring comfortable hiking shoes, a water bottle, and wear layers. 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 [email protected]. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
Get out and get hiking at Jacobsburg on the first day of 2017! Join center educators Lauren Forster and Rick Wiltraut for two-mile interpretive hikes on moderate terrain. They will explore the old growth forest of Henrys Woods and wildlife along the Homestead Trail. The hikes will start at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM from the flag pole in front of the visitor center at 400 Belfast Road. Bring comfortable hiking shoes, a water bottle, and wear layers. 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 [email protected]. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
January 9
NCC RN/LPN Free Information Session
Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold a free information session about its RN/LPN Reactivation Program on Monday, January 9, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., at the Fowler Family Southside Center, room 505, 411 E. Third Street, Bethlehem.
RN/LPN program classes, which will start in January, are designed for nurses who have been out of the workforce and are interested in returning, nursing graduates who need to review for the NCLEX (National Council Licensing Exam), and international nurses wishing to practice in Pennsylvania.
Registration is required. To register for the information session, visit Northampton.edu/NursingCE. For more information call 610-332-8665.
RN/LPN program classes, which will start in January, are designed for nurses who have been out of the workforce and are interested in returning, nursing graduates who need to review for the NCLEX (National Council Licensing Exam), and international nurses wishing to practice in Pennsylvania.
Registration is required. To register for the information session, visit Northampton.edu/NursingCE. For more information call 610-332-8665.
Bangor Elks Yoga
The Bangor Elks Lodge is now offering Yoga beginning Monday, January 9 and running six weeks through February 13 starting at 6:45 PM. The cost is $60. Walk-ins are welcome at $12 per week. Remit to Bangor Elks, 120 Broadway Bangor. Beginners welcome.
January 10
Free Workshop on Locating Grant Sources
Free Workshop on Locating Grant Sources to be Held at Northampton Community College
Representatives from non-profit agencies who want to learn more about locating grant sources are invited to register to attend a free workshop at Northampton Community College’s (NCC) Mack Library, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township, on Tuesday, Jan. 10 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. It will highlight services provided by the Foundation Center, and introduce the Foundation Directory Online database that comprises information on over 100,000 grant makers. Participants will have an opportunity to use the online database, and should bring a flashdrive to save information.
To make a reservation call 610-861-5358 between Dec. 1 – 23, 2016, or Jan. 3-6, 2017.
Free Workshop on Locating Grant Sources to be Held at Northampton Community College
Representatives from non-profit agencies who want to learn more about locating grant sources are invited to register to attend a free workshop at Northampton Community College’s (NCC) Mack Library, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township, on Tuesday, Jan. 10 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. It will highlight services provided by the Foundation Center, and introduce the Foundation Directory Online database that comprises information on over 100,000 grant makers. Participants will have an opportunity to use the online database, and should bring a flashdrive to save information.
To make a reservation call 610-861-5358 between Dec. 1 – 23, 2016, or Jan. 3-6, 2017.
January 11
Learn to Start and Operate a Business at NCC Seminar
For aspiring business owners and people interested in Lehigh Valley commerce, Northampton Community College (NCC) is offering a seminar, “The Fab Lab, the Lehigh Valley and the Entrepreneur,” on Wednesday, January 11, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., at the Fab Lab at NCC’s Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem.
The seminar will show the ways an entrepreneur can find support to begin a business in the Lehigh Valley. The course covers conceptual design, prototyping, manufacturing, fulfillment, business planning, financial incentives and investors, and legal and professional options. For those not starting a business, participants can learn how the local economy is growing and thriving. The seminar will be taught by Harvard graduate Henry Ancker and NCC Fab Lab Director Jeffrey Boerner.
The NCC Fab Lab, which began in 2011, offers open access to state-of-the-art technologies, including a full metal and woodshop, 3-D printers, laser cutters, a sound lab, a guitar-making studio, recording studio, cold casting, and more. The fab lab has 80 classes and 27 instructors that include master craftsmen, entrepreneurs and expert technicians. It is open to the entire community---individuals, companies, and students.
The fee is $110. For more information call 610-332-8665. To register, visit www.northampton.edu/lifelearn and click on the Fab Lab section.
The seminar will show the ways an entrepreneur can find support to begin a business in the Lehigh Valley. The course covers conceptual design, prototyping, manufacturing, fulfillment, business planning, financial incentives and investors, and legal and professional options. For those not starting a business, participants can learn how the local economy is growing and thriving. The seminar will be taught by Harvard graduate Henry Ancker and NCC Fab Lab Director Jeffrey Boerner.
The NCC Fab Lab, which began in 2011, offers open access to state-of-the-art technologies, including a full metal and woodshop, 3-D printers, laser cutters, a sound lab, a guitar-making studio, recording studio, cold casting, and more. The fab lab has 80 classes and 27 instructors that include master craftsmen, entrepreneurs and expert technicians. It is open to the entire community---individuals, companies, and students.
The fee is $110. For more information call 610-332-8665. To register, visit www.northampton.edu/lifelearn and click on the Fab Lab section.
PA Farm Show Bus Trip
The Pennsylvania Farm Show is a great way to learn about farming, agriculture, and where your food comes from, and you don’t want to miss it! Here is your chance to beat the traffic by taking a bus coordinated by Lehigh County 4-H and Penn State Extension.
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Price $30/person
8:00 a.m. — Depart Lehigh County Ag Center, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Allentown
3:30 p.m. — Depart PA Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg
5:00 p.m. — Arrive at Lehigh County Ag Center (approximately)
The day's events include agricultural education demonstrations, cooking demonstrations, plus all the exhibits and outstanding Pennsylvania food products. We will provide a schedule of events when you get on the bus.
For more information call the Lehigh County Extension office at 610-391-9840 or email [email protected].
The Pennsylvania Farm Show is a great way to learn about farming, agriculture, and where your food comes from, and you don’t want to miss it! Here is your chance to beat the traffic by taking a bus coordinated by Lehigh County 4-H and Penn State Extension.
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Price $30/person
8:00 a.m. — Depart Lehigh County Ag Center, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Allentown
3:30 p.m. — Depart PA Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg
5:00 p.m. — Arrive at Lehigh County Ag Center (approximately)
The day's events include agricultural education demonstrations, cooking demonstrations, plus all the exhibits and outstanding Pennsylvania food products. We will provide a schedule of events when you get on the bus.
For more information call the Lehigh County Extension office at 610-391-9840 or email [email protected].
January 21
Trappers Fur Auction
January 21st, 2017-Pennsylvania Trappers Association District 10 Live Bid Fur Auction at **NEW LOCATION** Stockertown Rod & Gun Club (205 Le Fevre Rd. Stockertown, PA 18083),. Doors open at 8am, auction starts at 9am. PTA membership and furtaker's license required. Contact: Bob Counterman 610-759-9203.-332-6585.
February 11
Liz Tech Bingo
Liz Tech bingo will be held at the Portland Hook and Ladder Fire Company # one Saturday, February 11. Tickets are $25 in advance. Sponsorships available. Doors open at 11 AM. Bingo starts at 1 PM. More info: call Stephanie at 610-216-6716.
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.
DECEMBER EVENTS
Christmas music and hot chocolate, Friday, December 2, 9:00 A.M. and Deck the Halls
Thank a volunteer Day, Friday, December 9th
Christmas Carole's and Hot Chocolate, Friday, December 9th, 12:15 P.M.
Portland Food Drive begins December 12. Last day December 14th
Baseball, Friday, December 16th, 10:00 A.M.
Snowball fight, Friday, December 16, 12:15 P.M.
Candy Cane day, December 20th
CHRISTMAS PARTY, CHAS BAND, Registration Required, Wednesday, December, 21th
Council officers meeting, Thursday, December 22, 9:00 A.M.
CLOSING , DECEMBER 23 AT NOON.,
CLOSED DECEMBER 26, MERRY CHRISTMAS
Left over cookie and fruit cake day-bring all you want to get rid of, Tuesday, December 27th
NEW YEAR'S MEAL, Friday, December 20th
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Blue Mt. Library New Books
New Adult Fiction:
The Vanishing Year, Kate Moretti
Winter Storms, Elin Hildebrand
The Kept Woman, Karin Slaughter
Two By Two, Nicholas Sparks
Inheriting Edith, Zoe Fishman
Order To Kill, Vince Flynn
Escape Clause, John Sandford
The Twelve Dogs of Christmas, David Rosenfelt
The Promise Kitchen, Peggy Lampman
Small Great Things, Jodi Picoult
The Wonder, Emma Donoghue
Commonwealth, Ann Patchett
The Other Einstein, Marie Benedict
The Wrong Side of Goodbye, Michael Connelly
Night School, Lee Child
The Chemist, Stephenie Meyer
Faithful, Alice Hoffman
New Adult Large Print:
The Whistler, John Grisham
The Sleeping Beauty Killer, Mary Higgins Clark
Fates and Traitors, Jennifer Chiaverini
No Man's Land, David Baldacci
This Was A Man, Jeffrey Archer
The Secret Ingredients of Wishes, Susan B. Crispell
New Non-fiction:
Marrow, Elizabeth Lesser
Born To Run, Bruce Springsteen
Wild and Precious Life, Deborah Ziegler
Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates, Brian Kilmeade
Settle for More, Megyn Kelly
The Vanishing Year, Kate Moretti
Winter Storms, Elin Hildebrand
The Kept Woman, Karin Slaughter
Two By Two, Nicholas Sparks
Inheriting Edith, Zoe Fishman
Order To Kill, Vince Flynn
Escape Clause, John Sandford
The Twelve Dogs of Christmas, David Rosenfelt
The Promise Kitchen, Peggy Lampman
Small Great Things, Jodi Picoult
The Wonder, Emma Donoghue
Commonwealth, Ann Patchett
The Other Einstein, Marie Benedict
The Wrong Side of Goodbye, Michael Connelly
Night School, Lee Child
The Chemist, Stephenie Meyer
Faithful, Alice Hoffman
New Adult Large Print:
The Whistler, John Grisham
The Sleeping Beauty Killer, Mary Higgins Clark
Fates and Traitors, Jennifer Chiaverini
No Man's Land, David Baldacci
This Was A Man, Jeffrey Archer
The Secret Ingredients of Wishes, Susan B. Crispell
New Non-fiction:
Marrow, Elizabeth Lesser
Born To Run, Bruce Springsteen
Wild and Precious Life, Deborah Ziegler
Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates, Brian Kilmeade
Settle for More, Megyn Kelly
Bangor Library New Books
Adult Fiction
The Confession by Beverly Lewis;
Silent Night by Robert B. Parker.
Adult non Fiction
War Letters: Extraordinary Correspondence from American Wars Edited by Andrew Carroll;
The Sixth Extinction: an Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert; Code Talker by Chester Nez.
Junior Fiction
The Lost Heir by Tui Sutherland.
Easy Reader Fiction
I Can Be a Farm Vet by Apple Jordan; Otter.
The Best Job Ever! By Sam Garton; Talent Show
Mix up by Dan Gutman;
Froggy Is the Best by Jonathan London.
Easy Fiction
I Love You Forever by Margaret Park Bridges;
Sneak-a-peek Words by Aimee Chapman; Now! By Tracey Corderoy;
Let’s Play, Dory! By Bonita Garr;
Pinkalicious and Aqua, the Mini Mermaid by Victoria Kann;
Sidekick Showdown; Race Around the World by Trey King;
Peppa Pig and the Day at the Museum;Peppe Pig and the I Love You Game;
Go, Pete, Go! By James Dean;
Won’t You Be My Kissaroo? By Joanne Ryder;
That’s Not My Owl: its Beak Is Too Shiny; That’s Not My Prince: His Hat Is Too Soft by Fiona Watt.
Dvds
Break Point;
I Smile Back; the Manchurian Candidate;
99 Homes.
The Confession by Beverly Lewis;
Silent Night by Robert B. Parker.
Adult non Fiction
War Letters: Extraordinary Correspondence from American Wars Edited by Andrew Carroll;
The Sixth Extinction: an Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert; Code Talker by Chester Nez.
Junior Fiction
The Lost Heir by Tui Sutherland.
Easy Reader Fiction
I Can Be a Farm Vet by Apple Jordan; Otter.
The Best Job Ever! By Sam Garton; Talent Show
Mix up by Dan Gutman;
Froggy Is the Best by Jonathan London.
Easy Fiction
I Love You Forever by Margaret Park Bridges;
Sneak-a-peek Words by Aimee Chapman; Now! By Tracey Corderoy;
Let’s Play, Dory! By Bonita Garr;
Pinkalicious and Aqua, the Mini Mermaid by Victoria Kann;
Sidekick Showdown; Race Around the World by Trey King;
Peppa Pig and the Day at the Museum;Peppe Pig and the I Love You Game;
Go, Pete, Go! By James Dean;
Won’t You Be My Kissaroo? By Joanne Ryder;
That’s Not My Owl: its Beak Is Too Shiny; That’s Not My Prince: His Hat Is Too Soft by Fiona Watt.
Dvds
Break Point;
I Smile Back; the Manchurian Candidate;
99 Homes.
SLATE BELT MEN’S QUOIT LEAGUE
November 17, 2016 Bangor Elks 41 Columbia Fire Co. 15 – George Gallagher 14-0, Pete Speer 12-2, Steve Bussenger 12-2; Rob Tiburzi 7-7 Pen Argyl Legion 40 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 16 – John Albanese 10-4, Matt Moore 9-5; Brian Mucklin 9-5 Bangor VFW 31 East Bangor Fire Co. 25 – Nick LaBar 11-3, Rod LaBar 10-4, Ryan Comunale 10-4; Bill Pascoe 10-4, Rich Pohl 9-5 Bangor Jax 34 Second Ward Fire Co. 22 – A.J. Gilliland 12-2, Dave Giaquinto 11-3, Jonathan Owens 10-4; Frank Turkdal 10-4 Oxford Fire Co. 40 Rescue Fire Co. 16 – Jon Thomas 13-1, Wayne Sayler 12-2 Roseto Legion 37 Liberty Fire Co. 19 – George Wilgus 13-1, Bob Vargo, Sr. 12-2, Woody Ivins 11-3; Jack Stenlake 9-5 Hillside Rod & Gun Club 36 O’Neill’s Place 20 – Derek Wynne 11-3, Brandon Malachowski 11-3; Ryan Hunt 8-6, Paul Freeby 8-6 2016-2017 SBMQL First Half Standings Division 1 – Oxford Fire Co. 11-0, Bangor Jax 10-1, Bangor Elks 9-2, Pen Argyl Legion 9-2, Roseto Legion 8-3, Bangor VFW 6-5, O’Neill’s Place 5-6 Division 2 – Hillside Rod & Gun Club 7-4, East Bangor Fire Co. 6-5, Liberty Fire Co. 2-9, Rescue Fire Co. 2-9, Columbia Fire Co. 1-10, Second Ward Fire Co. 1-10, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-11 Bangor Elks Hoop Shoot The annual Bangor Elks Lodge 1106 sponsored “Hoop Shoot” free throw contest will be held at Washington Elementary Gym on Saturday, December 17, 2016at 1:00 P. M. Youngsters from Bangor, Pen Argyl, Faith Christian, Easton, Nazareth, Wilson, and Notre Dame are welcome to compete. You can register at the school on the day of the contest at 12:30 P. M. when the doors open.
First place winners and runner-ups will receive plaques with the first place winner advancing to district competition on January 28, 2017 hosted by the Bangor Elks Lodge.This is the forty-fifth year for this youth national event. Should you have any questions, call Pete Nell at 610-295-2334 or Glenn Miller at 610-703-0070. New League, New Rivalries, Same Fun
Allentown, PA: The Lehigh Valley Steelhawks are happy to announce their 2017 National Arena League (NAL) schedule. Featuring six home and six away games, the Steelhawks season opens at home on Sunday, March 19 th at 4pm against the expansion Dayton Wolfpack.
“After much anticipation are thrilled to be able to release our 2017 league schedule today,” stated Steelhawks General Manager Mike Clark. “The National Arena League is ready to kickoff its inaugural season, and we can’t wait to start our seventh year of play. Week one can’t come soon enough, and we look forward to seeing the Steelhawks faithful out in full force this season inside the PPL Center.” Additional schedule highlights include a Week Three matchup where the team will be making the long trip to Florida to take on the Jacksonville Sharks, former members of the AFL. Week Four brings a familiar opponent to the Valley; the Columbus Lions will be in the Hawks Nest for the Steelhawks second home game on April 9th. The Steelhawks closest rivals this year will be the Dayton (Ohio) Wolfpack and the High Country (North Carolina) Grizzlies, each of whom appear on Lehigh Valley’s schedule multiple times; LV faces Dayton four times – two home, two away, and High Country three times – one home, two away. Full schedule is as follows:
Need holiday gift ideas? Steelhawks Season Ticket packages start as low as $48! In addition, our new online store makes it easier than ever to get exclusive, limited addition gear shipped directly to you. With an extended line of cold weather and women’s merchandise, there’s something for everyone. Order yours today by logging onto the Steelhawks website and clicking STORE. Orders must be placed by Friday, December 9 th to ensure holiday delivery. Steelhawks’ 2017 season tickets are on sale now with packages starting as low as $48! All Steelhawks’ games are played on Embassy Bank Field inside the PPL Center in Allentown. |
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