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Penn State Lehigh County Offering Free Workshop Penn State Extension, the Watershed Coalition of the Lehigh Valley, and the Appalachian Mountain Club are hosting a free workshop on aquatic invasive species, presented by Sarah Whitney from the Pennsylvania Sea Grant, on Wednesday, December 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Illick’s Mill in Bethlehem (100 Illick’s Mill Road).
Aquatic invasive species are species found outside their natural geographic range that cause ecological or economic harm, or harm to human health. Aquatic invasive species can be spread by human activities, such as boating, angling, and water gardening, to name a few. Preventing the introduction and spread of aquatic invasives should be a top priority in Pennsylvania as the state has more than 84,000 miles of streams, 77 miles of Great Lakes shoreline and many inland lakes, and shares five major watersheds with other states and Canada. In this talk, Sarah will present information about species of concern in Pennsylvania and highlight the steps boaters, anglers, and others can take to prevent the introduction and spread of harmful species. For more information, contact Penn State Extension, Lehigh County, at 610-391-9840. |
This man studies the table during a pool tournament held Saturday at the Bangor VFW to benefit the Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors project. Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley
Blue Mountain Community Library Thanks Local Man
The Board of Directors of the Blue Mountain Community Library would like to take this opportunity to Thank John Diorio, owner of Diorio Carpet Cleaning, for cleaning the carpet on both floors of the library at no charge. They greatly appreciate his generosity in the time he spent and the wonderful job he did for the library. The carpet cleaning was very much needed and they are grateful for this unexpected act of kindness.
Today's Household Hint........
REMOVAL OF ADHESIVE STICKERS ... For stickers on glass use vegetable oil. Soak the item in oil for a couple minutes to remove the sticker easily.
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Blue Mt. Comm. Library Christmas Fundraiser
The library’s annual Christmas fundraiser has begun and will continue through December 31st. For a $5 donation, you may hang an ornament on the Christmas Tree in honor or memory of a loved one or pet. Please help support the library by decorating the tree.
During the month of December, the Book Nook will feature another special sale. Buy one puzzle, get one free or buy a book by Nora Roberts, get any book of the same or lesser value free. Book Nook Gift Certificates are available to purchase and make great Christmas gifts for your favorite reader.
The library is located at 216 S. Robinson Ave. in Pen Argyl. Hours are M-Sa, 10:00am-Noon, and M-Th, 6:00-8:00pm. The library will be closed on December 24 and 25, December 31(PM shift only), and January 1. The library will also be closed when the Pen Argyl School District is closed due to inclement weather. Check www.wfmz.com for closings. Call 610-863-3029 for information or visit www.bmcl.org.
During the month of December, the Book Nook will feature another special sale. Buy one puzzle, get one free or buy a book by Nora Roberts, get any book of the same or lesser value free. Book Nook Gift Certificates are available to purchase and make great Christmas gifts for your favorite reader.
The library is located at 216 S. Robinson Ave. in Pen Argyl. Hours are M-Sa, 10:00am-Noon, and M-Th, 6:00-8:00pm. The library will be closed on December 24 and 25, December 31(PM shift only), and January 1. The library will also be closed when the Pen Argyl School District is closed due to inclement weather. Check www.wfmz.com for closings. Call 610-863-3029 for information or visit www.bmcl.org.
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December 17, 1903 - After three years of experimentation, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered, controlled airplane flights. They made four flights near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, the longest lasting about a minute
December 17, 1777 - At Valley Forge in Pennsylvania, the Continental Army led by General George Washington settled in for the winter. |
December 17
Bingo - Mt. Bethel Fire Co., 6:45
Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 & 6-8pm
Bangor Public Library - Open 10-8
Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show
Story Time - Preschool children. Blue Mt. Community Library, Pen Argyl, 10:30am
Pen Argyl Borough Planning Commission - 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers
Forks Kiwanis - Merchants Bank, Breakfast 7:30am
Slate Belt Rotary - Scorecard, Wind Gap, 6-7pm
Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm
Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 & 6-8pm
Bangor Public Library - Open 10-8
Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show
Story Time - Preschool children. Blue Mt. Community Library, Pen Argyl, 10:30am
Pen Argyl Borough Planning Commission - 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers
Forks Kiwanis - Merchants Bank, Breakfast 7:30am
Slate Belt Rotary - Scorecard, Wind Gap, 6-7pm
Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm
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HEALTH.....
Alternative Cold and Flu
Remedies to Try this Season
(StatePoint) While flu and cold are common to every region of the world, different cultures have developed their own solutions to tackle the all-too-familiar and dreadful symptoms.
Today it’s thought that 70 percent of your immune system lies in your digestive tract, so many of these alternative healing methods rely on food for its curative properties. While some alternative treatments have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration for efficacy, many people swear by them. If you are suffering this cold and flu season, incorporating these remedies into your get-well plan could be worth a shot.
• In Japan: Hot green tea is poured over a crushed ume, which is an alkaline-rich Japanese pickled plum. Drinking this “umeboshi tea,” full of iron and potassium, is said to help ease fever associated with the flu.
• In the Dominican Republic: A paste of honey, finely chopped onion and garlic, and the juice of at least half of a lime, is taken before bedtime. The garlic and lime juice, rich in vitamin C, boosts immunity.
• In France: For those with the flu, a homeopathic approach is taken using Oscillococcinum. This unusually named medicine has been a favorite flu fighter of the French for more than 70 years. Clinical studies show that it reduces the duration and the severity of fever, chills, fatigue, headache and body aches. It is recommended that you take it at the first sign of flu symptoms.
• In China: A restorative dish is made from healing fritillaria bulbs (Chuan bei mu) and an Asian pear. The center of the pear is scooped out to form a bowl. A teaspoon of honey is mixed with fritillaria extract, which is then poured into the pear. The covered dish is steamed for 45 minutes to create a warm elixir to soothe the throat. For maximum effect, a honeysuckle and licorice root tea chaser provides added immune support.
• In South America: A plate of sliced onions is placed on a nightstand overnight. The scent from a freshly chopped onion helps break up mucus and congestion, just as it causes the eyes to water and nose to run while cooking. Loaded with sulphur compounds, onions also improve circulation.
For more helpful tips about the flu, visit www.Oscillo.com for access to a four-part podcast series “Tackling the Flu, Naturally.” Experts explain how the flu virus works in the body and why having a strong immune system is so important; how flu spreads; when children should stay home from school; and more.
Feeling under the weather? Beyond your go-to medications, get inspired by the whole world for treatments that are said to alleviate symptoms and restore wellness.
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Rare '69 Dodge Charger Daytona
expected to fetch $150K at auction
KISSIMMEE, Fla., Dec. 15 (UPI) -- A rare 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona -- one of just over 500 ever built -- that was discovered recently rotting in an Alabama barn might fetch upwards of $200,000 at auction next month.
The muscle car found in Glenwood, Ala., rusted over and in poor shape, is considered a prized vehicle in classic car circles. Only 503 were built by Chrysler exclusively for the 1969 model year.
The vehicle will go under the hammer at Mecum Auctions next month in Florida, where it is expected to sell for between $150,000 and $180,000. Buyers, of course, could end up paying more or less than that range.
According to news reports, the Daytona's parts are all original and all the numbers match the records from the factory. Its odometer reads just 20,533 miles.
According to the car's records, it was originally purchased by an Alabama judge and sold five years later. The second owner held onto the Daytona until only recently.
Other gems on the car include a Mopar 440 Magnum V-8 mated to a three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission. It is also features factory headrest-equipped bucket seats, a rare option for 1960s-era muscle cars, and a dash cluster with clock/tachometer.
However, the paint on the car is not entirely original. One of the owners put custom flame paint on the front end, which might affect its value at auction. Also, experts say, whoever buys the sports car will need to spend a lot of money if they wish to restore it -- which almost always happens with vehicles such as this.
Also, the vehicle does not run in its present state -- another possibly costly endeavor for whoever buys it.
The Daytona, distinctive in part because of its high tail spoiler, has fetched hundreds of thousands of dollars in post-factory sales since its introduction in 1968 because of its rarity. Few other vehicles from its era, like the Shelby Mustang and Plymouth Barracuda, are as valuable on the classic car market.
The muscle car found in Glenwood, Ala., rusted over and in poor shape, is considered a prized vehicle in classic car circles. Only 503 were built by Chrysler exclusively for the 1969 model year.
The vehicle will go under the hammer at Mecum Auctions next month in Florida, where it is expected to sell for between $150,000 and $180,000. Buyers, of course, could end up paying more or less than that range.
According to news reports, the Daytona's parts are all original and all the numbers match the records from the factory. Its odometer reads just 20,533 miles.
According to the car's records, it was originally purchased by an Alabama judge and sold five years later. The second owner held onto the Daytona until only recently.
Other gems on the car include a Mopar 440 Magnum V-8 mated to a three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission. It is also features factory headrest-equipped bucket seats, a rare option for 1960s-era muscle cars, and a dash cluster with clock/tachometer.
However, the paint on the car is not entirely original. One of the owners put custom flame paint on the front end, which might affect its value at auction. Also, experts say, whoever buys the sports car will need to spend a lot of money if they wish to restore it -- which almost always happens with vehicles such as this.
Also, the vehicle does not run in its present state -- another possibly costly endeavor for whoever buys it.
The Daytona, distinctive in part because of its high tail spoiler, has fetched hundreds of thousands of dollars in post-factory sales since its introduction in 1968 because of its rarity. Few other vehicles from its era, like the Shelby Mustang and Plymouth Barracuda, are as valuable on the classic car market.
TRAFFIC ALERTS WEEK OF DECEMBER 14
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 (Bangor)
Between South Main St and Route 191 west lane closed into 2016. Follow detour. East lane (Rt 191 to S. Main) is open.
Grand Central Road
Between Delabole Road and Mack Road will be closed to through traffic until further notice.
Route 33 (Stockertown)
Between PA 191 AND PA 512 will experience delays and lane restriction December 15 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Route 33 (Plainfield Twsp)
Between PA 248 AND PA 191 will experience delays and lane restriction December 16 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Route 33 (Wind Gap & Plainfield Twsp)
Between PA 512 AND Monroe County Line will experience delays and lane restriction December 17 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Mill Road (Plainfield Twsp)
Between PA 191 AND Delabole Road will experience delays and lane restriction December 18 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Bangor - Pen Argyl
DeFranco Vets Program
Bangor - Pen Argyl FH
Plainfield Craft Show
Wind Gap Christmas
Bangor Girls Soccer Senior Day
Bangor Boys Senior Night
Bangor -Liberty Girls Soccer
Trick or Treat
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Bangor - Wilson
Bangor Park Vets
Pen Argyl Honor Society
Rain Gutter Regatta
P.A. Boys Senior Day
Bangor Band Seniors
Bangor - P.A. Girls Soccer
Faith Christian Girls Soccer
Bangor - Easton Soccer
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Pen Argyl - Palisades
UMBT Skills & Drills
12 - 24 Concert
Toys for Tots
Bangor Football Seniors
Bangor - M.A. Playoff
Frontier Encampment
Bangor - Freedom Soccer
Pen Argyl - N.Lehigh FH
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Bandorama
Young At Hearts Vets
Miller House Craft show
Santa At Merchants
Pen Argyl F.H. Senior Day
Halloween Parade
Pen Argyl - S.L. Playoff
P.A. - Wilson Homecoming
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Hearts For Hope
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Garcia Cup
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Bangor Mercantile
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BHS Band GRAMMY
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Ahner Worshipful Master
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Outstanding Citizens
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Wreath Making
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Homefront - Part 1
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WM Donation to Y
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Viet Nam Vets Speak
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Family
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Recovery Revolution
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Dirk Yahres
Night of Light
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Louise Williams
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Baby Harry Coffee
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This Week at Bloom
Normal Open Studio Hours unless noted are:
Tuesday's from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Wednesday's from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Friday's from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday's from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Stop by and spend some time being creative. Studio fee is $8.00 during open hours. Check their Website for Special Events during the week Please sign-up by going to the Bloom on-line store at mkt.com/bloomcreativestudio and reserve your space for any of these special events. Go to their web-site bloomcreativestudio.com/ or Facebook page for even more info and to register. Thursday, December 17, 2015 Nativity Scene Paint Party - 6:30 - 8:30 PM, $30.00 Friday, December 18, 2015 Knitting - 11:30- 1:00 PM Christmas Tree Paint Party - 6:30-8:30 PM - $30.00 Poinsettia Crochet Workshop - 6:00-8:00 PM Saturday, December 19, 2015 Winter Scene Painting - 1:00 - 3:00 PM - $30.00 Paint Party - 6:30- 8:30 PM CLICK HERE FOR BLOOM'S DECEMBER CALENDAR The Chemo Bag Holiday Ava Fundraiser Did you know that most everyday personal care, beauty, baby and household cleaning products contain hundreds of toxic ingredients that are linked to serious health issues?
Join Karen Miller as she highlights the Ava Anderson Non Toxic product line. Learn about the toxins that may be hiding in your everyday personal care and cleaning products. Ava Anderson started her revolutionary company at the age of 14 and now develops and produces the safest and best full line of personal care and home products on the market today. You are invited to The Chemo Bag's Ava Anderson Online Facebook Fundraiser party! There will be a post each day highlighting products and how to recognize toxins in other products. Visit as often as you can. To place an order in this party, orders will ship immediately, go to www.avaandersonnontoxic.com/kerrimiller If this is your first online order or if you have ordered from a different consultant in the past, it's very important to create a new customer profile and ensure Kerri Miller, consultant number 12909, is listed as your consultant. Enter party #118717 at checkout. Snowshoes and Hiking Poles Available at JacobsburgWhen: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM-2:30 PM
Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth Borrow snowshoe equipment to use on Jacobsburg’s trails this winter! Snowshoes are available for folks of any age or shoe size, including small children. Snowshoes will not be made available during times of insufficient snow cover, usually at least five inches of snow is required. To borrow equipment you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. You can check their website at jacobsburgsp@pa.gov for current winter conditions and snow depth. 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.
Winter Clothing Drive From November 1st through December 31st, Project Keep Warm, an initiative of the Lehigh Valley Business Group, will bring community resources together to help those who need help this winter. Last year over 4,500 items were collected and donated and delivered to homeless, shelters, children, families, seniors and others.
This will be the Fourth annual Project Keep Warm drive to collect winter weather gear items for the homeless – individuals, families, children, shelters, animal shelters, and others. They hope to collect more than 6,000 items this year. To learn more about how you can help. Go to www.lvbg.org or www.projectkeepwarm.org or you can e-mail them at community@lvbg.org. 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.
Free Movies - Wind Gap Film Club Wind Gap Film Club is hosting a series of free movies during the months of November, December, and January.
The Grinch and Love Actually will be shown on December 18th at 6pm at the Weona Community Center in Pen Argyl. Donations for the local food bank will be collected at the door. The film club is looking for donations of cups, glasses, and items for their Christmas event on December 18th. For more information visit them on Facebook or email windgapfilmclub@gmail.com Friends of Bangor Library Cookbook
The Friends of the Bangor Public Library are pleased to announce their newly released "Friends of the Library Cookbook". Recipes represent submissions from people throughout the Slate Belt. The publication comes just in time for the Christmas season and make a unique gift. Featured, also in the book, is a bio of the Friends of the Library, a vignette on the history of the Bangor Library, in addition to household tips. The books are available for purchase at the Bangor Library for $8.00. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
Weona Park Yoga Yoga at the Community Center- Mondays and Thursdays, 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. $10 per session.
Fur Trappers Live Bid Auction District 10 Trappers of Pennsylvania will host a Live Bid Fur Auction @ Belfast-Edelman Sportsman Association, 474 sportsman club Rd. Nazareth, January 16,2016.
Doors open at 8am. Auction begins at 9am. $5 refundable registration fee, 4% commission. Furtaker license and PTA membership required. Contact Bob Counterman 610-759-9203 Fur Auction @ Belfast-Edelman Sportsman Association, 474 sportsman club Rd. Nazareth, PA 18064. Doors open at 8am. Auction begins at 9am. $5 refundable registration fee, 4% commission. Furtaker license and PTA membership required. Contact Bob Counterman 610-759-9203 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. Friends of the Bangor Public Library
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Penn State Lehigh County Offering Free Workshop Penn State Extension, the Watershed Coalition of the Lehigh Valley, and the Appalachian Mountain Club are hosting a free workshop on aquatic invasive species, presented by Sarah Whitney from the Pennsylvania Sea Grant, on Wednesday, December 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Illick’s Mill in Bethlehem (100 Illick’s Mill Road).
Aquatic invasive species are species found outside their natural geographic range that cause ecological or economic harm, or harm to human health. Aquatic invasive species can be spread by human activities, such as boating, angling, and water gardening, to name a few. Preventing the introduction and spread of aquatic invasives should be a top priority in Pennsylvania as the state has more than 84,000 miles of streams, 77 miles of Great Lakes shoreline and many inland lakes, and shares five major watersheds with other states and Canada. In this talk, Sarah will present information about species of concern in Pennsylvania and highlight the steps boaters, anglers, and others can take to prevent the introduction and spread of harmful species. For more information, contact Penn State Extension, Lehigh County, at 610-391-9840. Bangor Public Library Meeting Bangor Public Library’s Board of Trustees will be holding a special meeting at 7pm on Wednesday, December 16th at the Bangor Public Library. The meeting is open to the public. On the agenda is the topic of reduced library funding from Upper Mount Bethel Township.
American Cancer Society Fundraiser Merchants Bank Walkers are having a Dine and Donate event on December 16th at Country Road Pizza, located at 1491 Lake Minsi Drive, Bangor. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to benefit the American Cancer Society’s, Relay for Life. The event will have food, raffles, and door prizes.
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December 18
Falcon Institute of Health and Science Hosts First Graduation Ceremony
Senator Lisa Boscola will be the commencement speaker at the Institute’s very first Nursing program graduation on December 18th at 5:00 pm at the Holiday Inn (Eastonian Banquet Hall), 90 Kunkle Drive in Easton, PA.
The Falcon Institute of Health and Science opened with a Nurse Aide Training Program in 2013. This program began in a two room office in Easton, PA. Moving on toward the continuation of their goal, further research and diligence resulted in approval from the PA Board of Nursing in 2014 to enroll students for a Practical Nurse Program. To fulfill the requirements to conduct a nursing program, they moved into a larger facility in Bethlehem, PA and their program began on January 12, 2015.
The Falcon Institute of Health and Science opened with a Nurse Aide Training Program in 2013. This program began in a two room office in Easton, PA. Moving on toward the continuation of their goal, further research and diligence resulted in approval from the PA Board of Nursing in 2014 to enroll students for a Practical Nurse Program. To fulfill the requirements to conduct a nursing program, they moved into a larger facility in Bethlehem, PA and their program began on January 12, 2015.
Bangor High School Holiday Band Concert
Bangor High School's Band Holiday Concert will be held on Friday, December 18 at 7:30 PM at M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater. Come and enjoy the sounds of the season such as: A Christmas Portrait (includes It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas, The Christmas Song, and We Need a Little Christmas) arranged by Jerry Nowak; Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming arranged by Larry Kerchner; A Celtic Christmas Celebration arranged by Steve Reisteter; O, Magnum Mysterium - Morten Lauridsen, arranged by H. Robert Reynolds; A Christmas Festival by Leroy Anderson; and ending with the ever popular; Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride. For more information visit www.bahsbands.weebly.com
December 19
Bangor Elks Hoops Shoot
The Annual Bangor Elks Lodge 1106 sponsored “Hoop Shoot” Free Throw Contest will be held at 1pm on December 19th at the Washington Elementary Gym. 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 pm. Doors open at 12:30pm.
First place winners and runner-ups will receive plaques with the first place winner advancing to district competition on February 13, 2016 hosted by the Danville Elks Lodge. This is the forty-fourth year for this youth national event.
Contact Pete Nell at 610-295-2334 or Glenn Miller at 610-703-0070 if you have questions about this event.
First place winners and runner-ups will receive plaques with the first place winner advancing to district competition on February 13, 2016 hosted by the Danville Elks Lodge. This is the forty-fourth year for this youth national event.
Contact Pete Nell at 610-295-2334 or Glenn Miller at 610-703-0070 if you have questions about this event.
December 20
Christmas Cantata
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will present a Christmas Cantata entitled "A Song Is Born" at the 9:15 a.m. worship service on Sunday, December 20th. The children will also present their Christmas program. After the service there will be a Lovefeast in the social hall featuring the traditional Moravian Sugar Cake and coffee. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512) in East Bangor. For more information call 610-588-4453 or visit ebumc.org.
American Legion Children's Christmas Party
The Martocci-Capobianco American Legion Post #750 will hold its Annual Children’s Christmas Party at 1pm on Sunday, December 20th. The party will be held at the Post home on Garibaldi Avenue. The party is open to all children and grandchildren of the Legion Post, Auxiliary, SAL and Social members. Santa will distribute gifts to children up to the age of 12 years old. The Post should be contacted at 610-588-1371 with the name, age, and sex of the child to receive the gift from Santa. Refreshments will be served to all in attendance.
AFBA Bluegrass Shindig
A Bluegrass Shindig will be held 12:30 pm December 20 at Plainfield Fire Co. on Sullivan Trail Wind Gap
The event will feature Coal County Express, Texas Rose & More plus ur Annual Bake Sale
Admission - $10.00 - (Members) $7.00 Children under 13 Free.
Refreshments: No Food Coolers,please but you may BYOB
The new location has ample parking. The building is handicap accessible with everything on one floor. It has more pickin' space then they have had recently, a real stage and seats up to 500 people.
The Fire Co. does not have a liquor license so it's BYOB. They do have a kitchen so please don't bring food.
If you have questions call Ted @ 610-838-2700
Shindigs are fund raisers for the Appalachian Fiddle and Bluegrass Association.
The event will feature Coal County Express, Texas Rose & More plus ur Annual Bake Sale
Admission - $10.00 - (Members) $7.00 Children under 13 Free.
Refreshments: No Food Coolers,please but you may BYOB
The new location has ample parking. The building is handicap accessible with everything on one floor. It has more pickin' space then they have had recently, a real stage and seats up to 500 people.
The Fire Co. does not have a liquor license so it's BYOB. They do have a kitchen so please don't bring food.
If you have questions call Ted @ 610-838-2700
Shindigs are fund raisers for the Appalachian Fiddle and Bluegrass Association.
December 22
Roseto Community Homecoming
The second Annual Roseto Community Homecoming Celebration will be held Tuesday Dec. 22,from6:30-8:00pm at the Roseto Independent Presbyterian Church 210 Garibaldi ave., Roseto Pa.
All are welcome from near and far to a celebrate Christmas tradition of peace,love and family! Singing, socializing,food,drinks, deserts and Lighting of the Christmas Candle!
All are welcome from near and far to a celebrate Christmas tradition of peace,love and family! Singing, socializing,food,drinks, deserts and Lighting of the Christmas Candle!
December 23
Pen Argyl High School Senior Day
Come to Pen Argyl High School for a fun-filled “Senior Day” hosted by Gang Green, Leo Club and Student Government from 8:30am to 12:30pm (Doors open at 8:15am) Wednesday December 23.
Enjoy listening to the sounds of the chorus and jazz band. They will be serving a continental breakfast and luncheon provided for all attendees. Other activities include quoits, tours of the building, technology lessons and Bingo! This event is open to all senior citizen’s of the Pen Argyl Area School District.
Please RSVP by December 16 by calling 610-863-1293 Ext. 1 as soon as possible, as space is limited!!
Enjoy listening to the sounds of the chorus and jazz band. They will be serving a continental breakfast and luncheon provided for all attendees. Other activities include quoits, tours of the building, technology lessons and Bingo! This event is open to all senior citizen’s of the Pen Argyl Area School District.
Please RSVP by December 16 by calling 610-863-1293 Ext. 1 as soon as possible, as space is limited!!
December 24
Christmas Eve Service
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will have a Family Christmas Eve Service beginning at 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 136 West Central Ave. (Rt. 512) in East Bangor. For more info, call 610-588-4453, or visit www.ebumc.org.
Christmas Basketball Clinic
The Bangor Boys Basketball Team will be conducting our annual Christmas Clinic for any boy in grades 2nd to 6th from 10am to Noon, Thursday, December 24 at Bangor Area High School The clinic will consist of the following:
At the conclusion of the clinic, each participant will receive this year’s team poster and have the opportunity for autographs from the team. Any questions please e-mail Coach Holland: hollanbr@bangorsd.org.
- Stations—fundamentals such as dribbling, passing, and shooting will be demonstrated then practiced in stations.
- Competitions—various dribbling and shooting competitions
- Games—players will be divided by age and ability
At the conclusion of the clinic, each participant will receive this year’s team poster and have the opportunity for autographs from the team. Any questions please e-mail Coach Holland: hollanbr@bangorsd.org.
January 1
Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner
Belfast Wesley United Methodist Church located at 607 School Road in Nazareth, will be hosting an All You Can Eat Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner. The dinner will be held from 1-4pm on Friday, January 1st. Cost for the dinner is adults $10, children 3-10 years old $5, and childen under 3 are free. For more information call Tom at 610-863-7772.
Farm Show New Year's Dinner
The Blue Valley Farm Show is having an all you can eat Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner on New Year's Day from 3 to 6. Adults $9.00 and Children 6 or older $4.50.
January 7
Free Workshop on Locating Grant Sources
Representatives from non-profit agencies who want to learn more about locating grant sources are invited to Northampton Community College’s Mack Library, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township, on Thursday, January 7, 2016 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. for a special workshop. The workshop will highlight the services provided by Foundation Directory Online, and provide an overview of its database of over 100,000 grant makers.
The session will include an introduction to The Foundation Center, an organization devoted to supporting and improving institutional philanthropy, an overview and demonstration of grant resources included in the Foundation Directory Online database, and an opportunity to use the database. It is suggested that participants bring a flash drive with them to save information.
Although the workshop is free, reservations are required. Call 610-861-5358 by Monday, January 4th, 2016.
The session will include an introduction to The Foundation Center, an organization devoted to supporting and improving institutional philanthropy, an overview and demonstration of grant resources included in the Foundation Directory Online database, and an opportunity to use the database. It is suggested that participants bring a flash drive with them to save information.
Although the workshop is free, reservations are required. Call 610-861-5358 by Monday, January 4th, 2016.
January 9
Nine Week Financial Workshop
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will host a "Financial Peace University" class with Dave Ramsey, nationally syndicated radio show host, starting on Saturday, January 9th at 1:00 p.m. and running for 9 weeks. The class is practical, entertaining and fun. It runs approximately 90 minutes and includes video and group discussion. The cost is $93.00 per person/couple/family, which includes Dave's best selling book, "Complete Guide to Money", a class workbook, a CD library of lessons and access to online resources. For more information on Dave Ramsey and his work, you can visit his website, DaveRamsey.com. To register, and for more information about the workshop contact Becky Saltern (rebeccaasaltern@aol.com or 610-739-4024) or visit ebumc.org. The church is located at 136 West Central Ave. (Rt. 512),East Bangor.
January 11
New Community Health Worker Certificate at NCC
Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold free information sessions on its new certificate program, Community Health Worker, and its nurse aide program in January. Attendance at one of the sessions is mandatory for enrollment in the programs.
Bridging the Workforce Gap: Lehigh Valley Workforce and Economic Strategy identifies “Health Care & Social Assistance” as a notable sector of job growth in 2016 and beyond. The report documents a significant demand for direct care providers, including community health workers, nurse aides and other health care workers.
The sessions will be held: Monday, January 11, and Wednesday, January 13, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., at the Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem. Tuesday, January 19 and Thursday, January 21, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., at the NCC Monroe Campus, 2411 Route 715 in Tannersville.
For more information call 610-332-6585.
Bridging the Workforce Gap: Lehigh Valley Workforce and Economic Strategy identifies “Health Care & Social Assistance” as a notable sector of job growth in 2016 and beyond. The report documents a significant demand for direct care providers, including community health workers, nurse aides and other health care workers.
The sessions will be held: Monday, January 11, and Wednesday, January 13, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., at the Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem. Tuesday, January 19 and Thursday, January 21, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., at the NCC Monroe Campus, 2411 Route 715 in Tannersville.
For more information call 610-332-6585.
January 16
Fur Trappers Live Bid Auction
District 10 Trappers of Pennsylvania will host a Live Bid Fur Auction @ Belfast-Edelman Sportsman Association, 474 sportsman club Rd. Nazareth, January 16,2016.
Doors open at 8am. Auction begins at 9am. $5 refundable registration fee, 4% commission. Furtaker license and PTA membership required. Contact Bob Counterman 610-759-9203 Fur Auction @ Belfast-Edelman Sportsman Association, 474 sportsman club Rd. Nazareth, PA 18064.
Doors open at 8am. Auction begins at 9am. $5 refundable registration fee, 4% commission. Furtaker license and PTA membership required. Contact Bob Counterman 610-759-9203
Doors open at 8am. Auction begins at 9am. $5 refundable registration fee, 4% commission. Furtaker license and PTA membership required. Contact Bob Counterman 610-759-9203 Fur Auction @ Belfast-Edelman Sportsman Association, 474 sportsman club Rd. Nazareth, PA 18064.
Doors open at 8am. Auction begins at 9am. $5 refundable registration fee, 4% commission. Furtaker license and PTA membership required. Contact Bob Counterman 610-759-9203
January 25
NCC to Offer RN and LPN Review Course
Northampton Community College (NCC) will offer review classes for registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) starting in January. Participants will review basic nursing knowledge and learn about recent technological advances. The course includes a skills lab and lectures and will be especially helpful for graduates preparing for the NCLEX (National Council Licensing Examination).
Classes will be held on Mondays, January 25 through May 2, from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at the Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem. Skills labs will be held on Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and February 21 and 22.
The fee for the RN review is $900 plus $50 materials fee. For the LPN review, the fee is $700 plus $50 materials fee.
To register, visit www.northampton.edu/LifeLearn. For more information, call 610-332-6585 or e-mail healthcare@northampton.edu.
Classes will be held on Mondays, January 25 through May 2, from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at the Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem. Skills labs will be held on Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and February 21 and 22.
The fee for the RN review is $900 plus $50 materials fee. For the LPN review, the fee is $700 plus $50 materials fee.
To register, visit www.northampton.edu/LifeLearn. For more information, call 610-332-6585 or e-mail healthcare@northampton.edu.
January 29
Columcille's Annual Women's Retreat Weekend
The Columcille will be hosting their Annual Women's Retreat at the Kirkridge Farmhouse from January 29th - January 31st.
Keeping with tradition, the Women of Columcille invite you to come celebrate and honor their beloved Brighid, Goddess of Fire and Water. It is also that time of year when life slowly begins to flow and move underneath. It is the return of 'Light', the beginning of Spring also known as Imbolc 'flowing of ewe's milk' when it was all agrarian society. Celebrate and prepare for the return of 'Light' once again through ceremony, song, ritual and camaraderie of all your Sisters or just take 'me' time, walk the land, meditate and reflect!
You must registration by January 24th. For full information on the retreat and registration information please visit www.columcille.org
Keeping with tradition, the Women of Columcille invite you to come celebrate and honor their beloved Brighid, Goddess of Fire and Water. It is also that time of year when life slowly begins to flow and move underneath. It is the return of 'Light', the beginning of Spring also known as Imbolc 'flowing of ewe's milk' when it was all agrarian society. Celebrate and prepare for the return of 'Light' once again through ceremony, song, ritual and camaraderie of all your Sisters or just take 'me' time, walk the land, meditate and reflect!
You must registration by January 24th. For full information on the retreat and registration information please visit www.columcille.org
March 12
Young at Art - Expo of Art Camps
On Saturday, March 12, 2016, the Lehigh Valley Arts Council will present Young at Art, an expo of arts camps and schools, to assist parents with selecting the appropriate summer class for their child. This inaugural event will be held at Penn State Lehigh Valley, from 9:00am to 2:30pm, and feature thirty exhibitors who offer lessons in the performing, literary, media and visual arts. Free admission to the expo is provided to the public.
Families with children (ages four to eighteen years old) will enjoy meeting the various exhibitors and learning about the artistic opportunities for their aspiring creatives. The day’s festivities will showcase an arts demonstration, performance or activity every 25-minutes so children will have a chance “to try on what kind of artist” they want to be this summer.
Families with children (ages four to eighteen years old) will enjoy meeting the various exhibitors and learning about the artistic opportunities for their aspiring creatives. The day’s festivities will showcase an arts demonstration, performance or activity every 25-minutes so children will have a chance “to try on what kind of artist” they want to be this summer.
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Ask The Doc........
Technology can be wonderful!
by Dr. Gary Williams, DMD
garywilliamsdmd.com
I know sometimes new technologies can be frustrating and leave us questioning whether “progress” is worth the hassle. But, that is not the case with intra-oral digital scanners. We have been using our digital scanner at Family Dental Care now for 3 months, and the results are amazing.
Sure, it’s pretty “cool” technology, and it has been totally comfortable for patients. No gagging going on! And the turn around time is much shorter. All of these are pluses, but here is the real benefit… the accuracy and fit of what we are making.
I can comfortably predict a great fit of your new crowns, splints, Invisalign aligners, retainers, and anything else we scan for. That makes it worthwhile.
It’s one thing to restore your mouth to health, but I want, you want, and you deserve to rest assured that what is placed in your mouth is the best possible fit known to dentistry.
Digital scanning is here to stay at Family Dental Care. Feel free to ask us about our scanner. Garywilliamsdmd.com.
garywilliamsdmd.com
I know sometimes new technologies can be frustrating and leave us questioning whether “progress” is worth the hassle. But, that is not the case with intra-oral digital scanners. We have been using our digital scanner at Family Dental Care now for 3 months, and the results are amazing.
Sure, it’s pretty “cool” technology, and it has been totally comfortable for patients. No gagging going on! And the turn around time is much shorter. All of these are pluses, but here is the real benefit… the accuracy and fit of what we are making.
I can comfortably predict a great fit of your new crowns, splints, Invisalign aligners, retainers, and anything else we scan for. That makes it worthwhile.
It’s one thing to restore your mouth to health, but I want, you want, and you deserve to rest assured that what is placed in your mouth is the best possible fit known to dentistry.
Digital scanning is here to stay at Family Dental Care. Feel free to ask us about our scanner. Garywilliamsdmd.com.
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.
DECEMBER SCHEDULE
Morning Stretch 9:15 Daily
Walking Club 9:30 A.M. Daily-weather permitting
Craft & Chat, Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M.
Zumba Gold, Tuesdays, 10:00 A.M.
Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays 8:00-11:00 A.M.
Afternoon with the Arts, Thursday, Dec. 3, 10, 17(making button Christmas trees) 31, 12:15 P.M.
Pool Tables are available every morning & Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons
Food Drive Begins
Tuesday, December 15
Christmas Crafts
Tuesday, December 15, 12:30-2:30 P.M.
Last Day to Register for Christmas Party
Food Drive Ends
Thursday, December 17
Cookies and cream
Friday, December 18, 12:30 P.M.
Center open 8:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M.
Monday December 21 and Tuesday December 22
CHRISTMAS PARTY & MUSIC WITH JIM HUMMEL
Wednesday, December 23 (registeration required)
Center open 8:30 A.M.12:30 P.M.
Thursday, December 24
LEFT OVER COOKIE AND FRUIT CAKE DAY
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29 12:00
(Please bring all you want to get rid of
COUNCIL OFFICERS MEETING
Thursday December 31, 9:00 A.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 SCHEDULE
Morning Stretch 9:15 Daily
Walking Club 9:30 A.M. Daily-weather permitting
Craft & Chat, Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M.
Zumba Gold, Tuesdays, 10:00 A.M.
Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays 8:00-11:00 A.M.
Afternoon with the Arts, Thursday, Dec. 3, 10, 17(making button Christmas trees) 31, 12:15 P.M.
Pool Tables are available every morning & Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons
Food Drive Begins
Tuesday, December 15
Christmas Crafts
Tuesday, December 15, 12:30-2:30 P.M.
Last Day to Register for Christmas Party
Food Drive Ends
Thursday, December 17
Cookies and cream
Friday, December 18, 12:30 P.M.
Center open 8:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M.
Monday December 21 and Tuesday December 22
CHRISTMAS PARTY & MUSIC WITH JIM HUMMEL
Wednesday, December 23 (registeration required)
Center open 8:30 A.M.12:30 P.M.
Thursday, December 24
LEFT OVER COOKIE AND FRUIT CAKE DAY
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29 12:00
(Please bring all you want to get rid of
COUNCIL OFFICERS MEETING
Thursday December 31, 9:00 A.M
New Books at
Blue Mt. Community Library
Adult Fiction:
Circling The Sun, Paula McLain
Make Me, Lee Child
We Never Asked For Wings, Vanessa Diffenbaugh
Orphan # 8, Kim Van Alkemade
Dance of the Bones, J.A. Jance
Starlight on Willow Lake, Susan Wiggs
Lydia's Hope, Marta Perry
The Girl from Krakow, Alex Rosenberg
The Good Neighbor, A.J. Banner
The Race for Paris, Meg Clayton
X, Sue Grafton
Who Do You Love, Jennifer Weiner
The Secrets of Lake Road, Karen Katchur
The Murderer's Daughter, Jonathan Kellerman
Adult Large Print - Fiction
Never Die Alone, Lisa Jackson
The End Game, Catherine Coulter
The Scam, Janet Evanovich
Undercover, Danielle Steel
The Murder House, James Patterson
Come Rain or Come Shine, Jan Karon
Keeper's Reach, Carla Neggers
Adult Non-fiction:
A Common Struggle, Patrick Kennedy
Had I Known, Joan Lunden
New Books at
Bangor Public Library
Adult Fiction
Baldacci, David: The guilty;
Beck, Glenn: The eye of Moloch;
Hoag, Tami: Dark horse;
Kellerman, Jonathan: The Golem of Hollywood;
Kubica, Mary: The good girl;
Paton Walsh, Jill: A presumption of death.
Adult Non Fiction
Blum, Deborah: Ghost hunters;
Cataldie, Louis: Coroners journal stalking death in Louisiana;
Chachula, Robyn: Crochet stitches visual encyclopedia; Eilperin, Juliet: Demon fish travels through the hidden world of sharks;
Robertson, Jase: Good call reflections on faith, family, and fowl; UnPHILtered the way I see it.
Young Adult Fiction
Spinelli, Jerry: Love, Stargirl; Stargirl;
Yamazaki, Kore: The ancient magus bride volume 1; volume 2.
Young Adult Non Fiction
Gee, Joshua: Encyclopedia horrific the terrifying truth about vampires, ghosts, monsters, and more.
Junior Non Fiction
Brook, Henry: Survival;
Meredith, Susan: The Usborne encyclopedia of world religions.
Easy Reader Non Fiction
Bone, Emily: Astronomy;
Bowman, Lucy: Monkeys;
Clarke, Catriona: Reptiles;
Turnbull, Stephanie: Volcanoes.
Easy Non Fiction
Davidson, Susanna: Cinderella.
DVDs
In search of the castaways; National treasure 2;
Prince of Persia the sands of time; Race to witch mountain; Shall we dance?; Warehouse 13 Season 1; Season 2; Season 3.
Baldacci, David: The guilty;
Beck, Glenn: The eye of Moloch;
Hoag, Tami: Dark horse;
Kellerman, Jonathan: The Golem of Hollywood;
Kubica, Mary: The good girl;
Paton Walsh, Jill: A presumption of death.
Adult Non Fiction
Blum, Deborah: Ghost hunters;
Cataldie, Louis: Coroners journal stalking death in Louisiana;
Chachula, Robyn: Crochet stitches visual encyclopedia; Eilperin, Juliet: Demon fish travels through the hidden world of sharks;
Robertson, Jase: Good call reflections on faith, family, and fowl; UnPHILtered the way I see it.
Young Adult Fiction
Spinelli, Jerry: Love, Stargirl; Stargirl;
Yamazaki, Kore: The ancient magus bride volume 1; volume 2.
Young Adult Non Fiction
Gee, Joshua: Encyclopedia horrific the terrifying truth about vampires, ghosts, monsters, and more.
Junior Non Fiction
Brook, Henry: Survival;
Meredith, Susan: The Usborne encyclopedia of world religions.
Easy Reader Non Fiction
Bone, Emily: Astronomy;
Bowman, Lucy: Monkeys;
Clarke, Catriona: Reptiles;
Turnbull, Stephanie: Volcanoes.
Easy Non Fiction
Davidson, Susanna: Cinderella.
DVDs
In search of the castaways; National treasure 2;
Prince of Persia the sands of time; Race to witch mountain; Shall we dance?; Warehouse 13 Season 1; Season 2; Season 3.
Helping Hands 2015 Plans
November and December 2015 Roseto Helping Hands will be selling Holiday candy and caroling throughout the streets of Roseto. Caroling date to be announced. To purchase candy, contact Lynne Smith at 610-863-7252.
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