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Winter Weather Advisory A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 2pm Saturday for the Slate Belt, surrounding areas of Pennsylvania , and northwest New Jersey for 1-3 inches of snow and light ice accumulation. A period of light snow is expected to change to sleet and freezing rain mid to late Satruday mornng. Snow and ice accumulations will create travel difficulties . Postponements.......
SLATE BELT WEATHER DECEMBER 17TODAY - Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before noon, then freezing rain likely between noon and 4pm, then a chance of rain or freezing rain after 4pm. Patchy fog after 2pm. High near 33. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible. Total daytime snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. TONIGHT - A chance of freezing rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain or freezing rain between 11pm and midnight, then rain likely after midnight. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 40 by 5am. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. 
Bangor and Pen Argyl girls fight for a loose ball during the Knights' loss to Bangor in a game played Wednesday night at Bangor. (PHOTO GALLERY) (Another photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Rx for Better Health: Get Outdoors
(PA Dept of Conservation)
It’s that time of the year again when our waistlines get a little tighter from the food and festivities of the holiday season. For some, stress levels increase which also can lead to weight gain and other health issues. A new year is upon us and we make New Year’s resolutions to live healthier lives. Many purchase gym memberships and exercise equipment that goes on sale. But, what if we told you that you getting healthier and happier doesn’t require gym memberships and tons of exercise equipment? What if we said that you can get healthier and reduce stress by just getting out and enjoying the outdoors? In addition to getting fresh air and discovering the wonders of nature, outdoor recreation can help obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and mental health issues. During the past few years, numerous studies and articles have been published connecting health and happiness to outdoor recreation. But did you need a study to tell you that? Haven’t you ever noticed that you felt better after engaging in outdoor activities? Studies have shown that spending time in a natural setting with trees, plants, or water can:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that adults perform at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise, such as biking or walking; or 75 minutes of intense activity, such as hiking or cross country skiing every week. Instead of the same scenery in a gym, try taking your workout outdoors with some of these popular year-round outdoor activities: Walking—A brisk 30 minute walk a day is all it takes to burn calories, tone your muscles, and improve your health. Someone who weighs 150 pounds and walks a normal pace for 60 minutes can burn as much as 250 calories, and more with brisk walking or walking uphill. Biking—Biking burns more calories than walking, is gentle on your joints, and is great for strengthening your leg muscles. The amount of calories you burn biking depends on how much you weigh and how fast you cycle. A 150-lb. person biking at less than 10 mph will burn 270 calories in 60 minutes. Trail Hiking—Hiking is a powerful cardio workout that exercises almost every part of your body. A 160-lb person can burn between 430 and 440 calories per hour of hiking. The more you weigh, the more calories you burn in an hour of hiking. In addition, when you hike at a high intensity for 45 minutes, you’ll burn an additional 190 calories after you are done with hiking later in the day. Cross Country Skiing—This low-impact, full-body cardio workout burns more calories than most activities while also building muscle. The average person burns 400 to 500 calories per hour cross country skiing at slow pace. Moderate cross country skiing burns 500-550 calories in an hour 
Bangor's Isaiah Jones defends Mattattjah Cleary-Kojo (12) during the Slaters' 60-36 win over Pen Argyl in a game played last night at Bangor. (PHOTO GALLERY) (Another photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
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.
The Bangor High School band helds its winter concert Friday night in M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) (New photo below) Sbtt Photo Sabrina Schantzen 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.. 
The Bangor High School band helds its winter concert Friday night in M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Sabrina Schantzen Belt and Beyond
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 kidsparty@columbiafireco.org for reservations.
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 boomersangels@gmail.com or visit our website at www.boomersangels.com, find us on Facebook.
December 17 - 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 sbtopics@rcn.com.
Special Future Events - See BelowCLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDARLooking Back...... December 2012Chris Ruggiero performing at Shawnee
Chris Ruggiero of East Bangor will be performing at Shawnee Playhouse December 28 and 29 at 7:00pm and December 30 at 2:00pm. To by tickets go to www.theshawneeplayhouse.
com/chrisruggiero.html. His website describes him as an entertainer, "Whether on a stage in front of thousands or mingling with guests at a party, Chris delivers a memorable performance that will entertain and impress audiences of all ages. With a blend of juggling and magic woven into a web of comedy, audiences enjoy a performance of non-stop entertainment. The show is full of audience participation while Chris acts as the ring leader – inviting audience members onto the stage to become an important part of the show. While there are plenty of impressive tricks, stunts, and technical skill, the show is more about making people laugh and having a good time. The show is customized to fit specific needs and expectations to make your event one your guests will remember forever." Avery Schiavone competed in the Bangor Elks Hoop Shoot at Washington Elementary school. This year's Hoop shoot will be held this Saturday, December, 17, 1:00pm at Washington Elementary. Photo Pete Nell 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 . 
Can You Believe It?TV news anchor wipes out on electric scooter during live broadcast
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16 (UPI) -- A Los Angeles news anchor participating in a segment about holiday gifts decided to test drive an electric scooter -- to disastrous results.
Lisa Breckenridge, an anchor on KTTV's Good Day LA, was sitting on an electric scooter during the show's holiday gift segment and decided to take it for a spin around the studio. Breckenridge quickly loses control of the scooter and is unable to break before crashing into some equipment and falling over. The anchor said in an Instagram post she was checked out at a local hospital and is now "on the mend."
Health...Water Testing for Household Well Owner Easy as 1-2-3
NewsUSA) - Testing one's drinking water can be intimidating to a household well owner, but it can be easy if you know a few basic steps, says the National Ground Water Association (NGWA).
Following these three steps can help the well owner get appropriate tests for contaminants that might present a health risk -- or create taste, odor, or appearance problems:
What to test NGWA recommends that well owners test annually for bacteria, nitrate, and anything of local concern. Contaminants of local concern can be naturally occurring, such as arsenic, or manmade, such as chemicals or heavy metals from industrial or waste sites. Most county health departments do some water testing, and many well owners are within reasonable distance of a drinking water testing lab. Both are good places to start in finding out what might be of local concern. Getting a water test Knowing where to start in getting a water test need not be difficult. Go to www.WellOwner.org and click on the "Water Testing" tab near the top of the page. Next, use these buttons: * "Click for county health department contact info" -- This takes you to a webpage where you can access contact information for local health departments nationwide. Ask your health department if it tests water, and, if so, for what and how much it costs. * "Find a certified testing lab" -- This takes you to a map where you can navigate to your state agency webpage to obtain information about certified drinking water testing labs. Interpretation of your water test results For an interpretation of test results, start with the agency or lab that did the testing. If you need additional help, www.WellOwner.org links to an online water test interpretation tool located under the "Water Testing" tab. Type the values from your water test results into the appropriate fields in the online tool and it will provide an explanation of the results -- usually including the risks to health, any warranted actions, and appropriate water treatment technologies. Visit www.WellOwner.org to learn more about water testing, well maintenance, water treatment, and groundwater protection. Food...Foodies Flock to Greater Fort Lauderdale's
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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 kidsparty@columbiafireco.org for reservations.
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 boomersangels@gmail.com 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 boomersangels@gmail.com 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 jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. 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 jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
January 5
Pocono Arts January 2017 Studio Class
STROUDSBURG – The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of January. Classes, unless noted otherwise, are held at the Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. To register call PoconoArts at 570-476-4460 or register on line at www.poconoarts.org.
ONGOING OIL PAINTING
Instructor John McAllister
Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm
January 5, 12, 19, 26
This ongoing workshop focuses on the individual, helping them to develop their own personal style and technique working with the oil medium. Learn how to develop your painting by understanding drawing and composition. Working at your own pace, you pick the subject while the instructor guides you through the painting process.
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75
ONGOING OIL PAINTING
Instructor John McAllister
Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm
January 5, 12, 19, 26
This ongoing workshop focuses on the individual, helping them to develop their own personal style and technique working with the oil medium. Learn how to develop your painting by understanding drawing and composition. Working at your own pace, you pick the subject while the instructor guides you through the painting process.
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75
January 8
Pocono Arts January 2017 Studio Class
STROUDSBURG – The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of January. Classes, unless noted otherwise, are held at the Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. To register call PoconoArts at 570-476-4460 or register on line at www.poconoarts.org.
ONGOING INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR
Instructor Iraina Caramelli
Sundays 1-4pm
January 8, 15, 22, 29
Come join us in this ongoing watercolor journey and discover the flexibility of this wonderful medium. We will cover composition, form, shapes and definitely color!!! Students can work from photos that they have taken or utilize the still life that will be set up during each workshop. A very free approach will be explored where your creativity takes wing. JOIN THE JOURNEY!
Tuition: Member $100/Non-Member $110: Senior Member $90/Non-Member $100
ONGOING INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR
Instructor Iraina Caramelli
Sundays 1-4pm
January 8, 15, 22, 29
Come join us in this ongoing watercolor journey and discover the flexibility of this wonderful medium. We will cover composition, form, shapes and definitely color!!! Students can work from photos that they have taken or utilize the still life that will be set up during each workshop. A very free approach will be explored where your creativity takes wing. JOIN THE JOURNEY!
Tuition: Member $100/Non-Member $110: Senior Member $90/Non-Member $100
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 lehighext@psu.edu.
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 lehighext@psu.edu.
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
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
Pen Argyl - December 2016
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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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