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NCC to Present Programs for Black History Month Northampton Community College (NCC) will celebrate Black History Month and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with these events.
Voices of Black History. A panel of students will discuss important people and events in black history. Thursday, February 18, 11:00 a.m., room 146, College Center, NCC Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. Book Discussion: The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness. Tuesday, February 23, Library Conference Room, College Center, NCC Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. Student Debate: Should most drugs now be legalized, given that the War on Drugs has failed and resulted in mass incarcerations in the black community. Thursday, February 25, 11:00 a.m., Room 220, College Center, NCC Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 610-861-5300 or visit www.northampton.edu. |
Google Photos, not just for iPhone
There are probably hundreds of photo apps around, but Google Photos stands out as it gives you unlimited storage for photos and videos, all for free. That's reason enough to jump on board, especially as it works not just on iOS but on Android and computers too.
But with basic editing tools and the ability to make collages and albums this is more than just photo and video storage, it aims to be your first and last stop after taking a picture. To achieve that it will need a few more features, but it's well on its way.
But with basic editing tools and the ability to make collages and albums this is more than just photo and video storage, it aims to be your first and last stop after taking a picture. To achieve that it will need a few more features, but it's well on its way.
Home Decorating
Smart Furniture Arrangements for Your Home
(BPT) - Buying your first home? Congratulations! Now you get the pleasure of decorating and deciding where everything should go in your new residence. But arranging furniture to optimize room layout in a home can be very different from placing furniture in an apartment. You have a lot more to consider than just deciding where to put your sofa or which wall to nestle your bed against.
"Smart furniture placement can make a well-laid-out room even more appealing and functional," says Susan Yoder, a designer for manufactured home builder Clayton Homes. "Having so much space to work with can be intimidating, so it's important to put some thought into how you'll arrange things ahead of time."
Yoder offers a video and tips for optimizing room layout:
Plan the purpose of your room
The design features of your room will heavily influence the arrangement of furnishings and artwork, but you also need to consider how you'll be using the room. Will your living room be where the family gathers to watch TV and movies? A spot for family meetings and conversations with guests? Somewhere you'll go to relax quietly with a good book? All those things or none of them?
Plan your room layout to accommodate the different uses to which you'll put the room. One way to do this is to create zones for different purposes. For example, a sofa and some chairs might face the TV while a small table and wing chair in a corner could be perfect for quiet reading.
Find your focal point
Every room should have a focal point, that spot that automatically draws the eye as soon as you walk into the room. In a living room, this may be a fireplace, picture window or a great view of the interior. The layout of furnishings in the room should flow toward the focal point without blocking it from your view when you enter the room.
If your room doesn't have a focal point incorporated into the design, you can create one in a number of ways. Many people use a large TV as a focal point in living rooms (and that's fine), but you could also paint one wall in an accent color, hang a large eye-catching piece of artwork or use a striking piece of furniture.
Tailor for traffic flow
Modern floor plans tend to be very open in the current market. Even in older homes, where rooms may be more separated from each other, living areas will typically have more than one doorway. It's important to keep ease of movement in mind when you're arranging your furniture.
Avoid blocking natural traffic patterns, such as the line from door to door, or the space between areas like kitchens and breakfast nooks. Never obstruct a door or window by placing a piece of furniture in front of it - unless the piece is short enough that it doesn't block the full window. Generally, straight lines facilitate movement, so imagine straight paths throughout your rooms and place furniture accordingly.
Keep scale in mind
Finally, a word about scale - ensure the size of your furnishings matches the size of your room. A large sectional sofa or king-sized four-poster bed will overpower a small room and leave you little space to move around in. Likewise, too many pieces in a snug space will make the room feel even smaller and cluttered. Conversely, a large, open room can withstand the presence of some larger furnishings, whereas very small pieces will look lost in a big space.
"Decorating your new home is one of the great joys of home ownership," Yoder says. "With a little thought and planning it's possible to create a room layout that really works for your lifestyle and the room's design."
"Smart furniture placement can make a well-laid-out room even more appealing and functional," says Susan Yoder, a designer for manufactured home builder Clayton Homes. "Having so much space to work with can be intimidating, so it's important to put some thought into how you'll arrange things ahead of time."
Yoder offers a video and tips for optimizing room layout:
Plan the purpose of your room
The design features of your room will heavily influence the arrangement of furnishings and artwork, but you also need to consider how you'll be using the room. Will your living room be where the family gathers to watch TV and movies? A spot for family meetings and conversations with guests? Somewhere you'll go to relax quietly with a good book? All those things or none of them?
Plan your room layout to accommodate the different uses to which you'll put the room. One way to do this is to create zones for different purposes. For example, a sofa and some chairs might face the TV while a small table and wing chair in a corner could be perfect for quiet reading.
Find your focal point
Every room should have a focal point, that spot that automatically draws the eye as soon as you walk into the room. In a living room, this may be a fireplace, picture window or a great view of the interior. The layout of furnishings in the room should flow toward the focal point without blocking it from your view when you enter the room.
If your room doesn't have a focal point incorporated into the design, you can create one in a number of ways. Many people use a large TV as a focal point in living rooms (and that's fine), but you could also paint one wall in an accent color, hang a large eye-catching piece of artwork or use a striking piece of furniture.
Tailor for traffic flow
Modern floor plans tend to be very open in the current market. Even in older homes, where rooms may be more separated from each other, living areas will typically have more than one doorway. It's important to keep ease of movement in mind when you're arranging your furniture.
Avoid blocking natural traffic patterns, such as the line from door to door, or the space between areas like kitchens and breakfast nooks. Never obstruct a door or window by placing a piece of furniture in front of it - unless the piece is short enough that it doesn't block the full window. Generally, straight lines facilitate movement, so imagine straight paths throughout your rooms and place furniture accordingly.
Keep scale in mind
Finally, a word about scale - ensure the size of your furnishings matches the size of your room. A large sectional sofa or king-sized four-poster bed will overpower a small room and leave you little space to move around in. Likewise, too many pieces in a snug space will make the room feel even smaller and cluttered. Conversely, a large, open room can withstand the presence of some larger furnishings, whereas very small pieces will look lost in a big space.
"Decorating your new home is one of the great joys of home ownership," Yoder says. "With a little thought and planning it's possible to create a room layout that really works for your lifestyle and the room's design."
February 17
Bingo - Bushkill Fire Co. Doors 5pm. Bingo 7pm.
Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 & 6-8pm
Bangor Public Library - Open 1-8
Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show
Gym Nite - 6-8pm, Faith Christian School, Roseto. 610-588-6929
Slate Belt Band - Practice. Roseto American Legion, 143 Garibaldi Ave., Roseto 7:30-9.
Story Time - Preschool children. Blue Mt. Community Library, Pen Argyl, 10:30am
Bangor Yard Waste - Dump in container at Bangor Park, 8-2
UMBT Planning Commission - Township Building, 7:30pm
Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm
Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 & 6-8pm
Bangor Public Library - Open 1-8
Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show
Gym Nite - 6-8pm, Faith Christian School, Roseto. 610-588-6929
Slate Belt Band - Practice. Roseto American Legion, 143 Garibaldi Ave., Roseto 7:30-9.
Story Time - Preschool children. Blue Mt. Community Library, Pen Argyl, 10:30am
Bangor Yard Waste - Dump in container at Bangor Park, 8-2
UMBT Planning Commission - Township Building, 7:30pm
Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm
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February 17, 1865 - During the American Civil War, Fort Sumter in South Carolina was returned to the Union after 18 months under Confederate control. The fort had been the scene of the first shots of the war.
February 17, 1909 - Apache Chief Geronimo (1829-1909) died while in captivity at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He had led a small group of warriors on raids throughout Arizona and New Mexico. Caught once, he escaped. The U.S. Army then sent 5,000 men to recapture him. |
Careers....
Jobs That Rob You of Sleep
(BPT) - Is your job literally a pain in the neck? From an aching back to sore feet, Americans experience a variety of different aches and pains attributed to their jobs.
While everyone experiences pain every now and then from work, some jobs are far more likely to cause pain than others. According to healthcare professionals surveyed by SERMO on behalf of Advil PM, the top 10 most pain-inducing jobs are:
1. Construction Worker
2. Mechanic
3. Gardener/Landscaper
4. Athlete
5. Firefighter
6. Lawyer
7. Production Line Worker
8. Truck Driver
9. Writer/Journalist
10. IT Professional
If you work in one of the top painful occupations, you might not be getting the right quality or quantity of sleep each night. In fact, 98.5 percent of the healthcare professionals surveyed said that pain keeps their patients up at night, or prevents them from getting a full night’s sleep. All of the healthcare professionals (100 percent) surveyed believe that not getting a good night’s sleep impacts job performance.
No matter your job, aches and pains shouldn’t rob you of a quality night’s sleep. To help you feel your best and sleep more soundly Dr. Michael Breus, a board certified sleep specialist, recommends the following tips:
Take a shower
About 90 minutes before bedtime, take a hot bath or shower. This will help to reduce muscle tension and accelerate sleep onset.
Create an electronics curfew
The blue light from your favorite electronic devices interrupts your ability to relax and fall asleep. Create a rule that you won’t use your smartphone, tablet and other digital devices for one hour before bed.
Stretch to relax
Stretching for 10 to 15 minutes before bed will help reduce muscle tension which may be causing soreness from an active job or lifestyle. Turn down noises and do some gentle stretches to relax the muscles and mind.
Set a wake-up schedule
Try to wake up at the same time each morning, even on the weekends. Waking at the same time will help keep your internal clock ticking correctly so you can fall asleep more quickly and sleep deeply.
Embrace natural light
About 15 minutes of sunlight each morning will help reset your circadian rhythm so you can rise more naturally and then sleep better in the evenings.
Stock the medicine cabinet
To ease aches and pains that get in the way of a healing night’s sleep, reach for Advil PM. The trusted pain relieving power of Advil with a gentle non-habit forming sleep aid will help you get to sleep faster and stay asleep longer for hours of healing sleep. Learn more at www.AdvilPM.com.
While everyone experiences pain every now and then from work, some jobs are far more likely to cause pain than others. According to healthcare professionals surveyed by SERMO on behalf of Advil PM, the top 10 most pain-inducing jobs are:
1. Construction Worker
2. Mechanic
3. Gardener/Landscaper
4. Athlete
5. Firefighter
6. Lawyer
7. Production Line Worker
8. Truck Driver
9. Writer/Journalist
10. IT Professional
If you work in one of the top painful occupations, you might not be getting the right quality or quantity of sleep each night. In fact, 98.5 percent of the healthcare professionals surveyed said that pain keeps their patients up at night, or prevents them from getting a full night’s sleep. All of the healthcare professionals (100 percent) surveyed believe that not getting a good night’s sleep impacts job performance.
No matter your job, aches and pains shouldn’t rob you of a quality night’s sleep. To help you feel your best and sleep more soundly Dr. Michael Breus, a board certified sleep specialist, recommends the following tips:
Take a shower
About 90 minutes before bedtime, take a hot bath or shower. This will help to reduce muscle tension and accelerate sleep onset.
Create an electronics curfew
The blue light from your favorite electronic devices interrupts your ability to relax and fall asleep. Create a rule that you won’t use your smartphone, tablet and other digital devices for one hour before bed.
Stretch to relax
Stretching for 10 to 15 minutes before bed will help reduce muscle tension which may be causing soreness from an active job or lifestyle. Turn down noises and do some gentle stretches to relax the muscles and mind.
Set a wake-up schedule
Try to wake up at the same time each morning, even on the weekends. Waking at the same time will help keep your internal clock ticking correctly so you can fall asleep more quickly and sleep deeply.
Embrace natural light
About 15 minutes of sunlight each morning will help reset your circadian rhythm so you can rise more naturally and then sleep better in the evenings.
Stock the medicine cabinet
To ease aches and pains that get in the way of a healing night’s sleep, reach for Advil PM. The trusted pain relieving power of Advil with a gentle non-habit forming sleep aid will help you get to sleep faster and stay asleep longer for hours of healing sleep. Learn more at www.AdvilPM.com.
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Sixty-Six Foot Slide Inside a Mall
SHANGHAI, (UPI) -- A Shanghai shopping mall has installed a five-story-tall stainless steel slide that brings shoppers to the ground floor in 16 seconds. The slide, installed at the Printemps shopping mall, is due to open to the public in the coming weeks, but it has already attracted a lot of attention online from social media users who question its safety.
Users of the Weibo microblogging site questioned whether the rapid speed of the 66-foot slide would cause discomfort to riders' backsides and lead to potentially dangerous collisions, but mall managers said the slide has been tested for safety and only one person will be allowed on the ride at a time.
The slide was built to resemble a dragon and bears multiple colorful flower decals.
Users of the Weibo microblogging site questioned whether the rapid speed of the 66-foot slide would cause discomfort to riders' backsides and lead to potentially dangerous collisions, but mall managers said the slide has been tested for safety and only one person will be allowed on the ride at a time.
The slide was built to resemble a dragon and bears multiple colorful flower decals.
TRAFFIC ALERTS WEEK OF FEBRUARY 15
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.
Bushkill Center Road
Between Broad Street AND Bushkill Drive will experience delays and lane restriction February 16 to February 19 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Route 191
Between First Street (Bangor) to Northern Northampton County Line will experience delays and lane restriction February 19 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Route 191
Between First Street (Bangor) to Franklin Hill Road will experience delays and lane restriction February 18 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Route 33
At south ramp to Rt. 248 will experience delays and lane restriction February 16 to February 19 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Sullivan Trail
Between PA 191 AND Oak Street will experience delays and lane restriction February 16 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Sullivan Trail
Between PA 512 AND Oak Street will experience delays and lane restriction February 17 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Bangor - Salisbury
Pen Argyl - Bangor
Pen Argyl - Moravian
Bangor - Palmerton Boys
Pen Argyl - Salisbury
Pen Argyl - Northern Lehigh
Pen Argyl - NDGP
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Bangor - Saucon Valley
Bangor - Pen Argyl
Bangor - Wilson Girls
Pen Argyl - Northwestern
Bangor - Wilson
Bangor - Northwestern
Bangor - Moravian Academy
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Bangor - Palisades
Bangor - Pen Argyl
County Chorus
Bangor - Saucon Valley
Pen Argyl - Northwestern
Pen Argyl - Wilson
Bangor - Pen Argyl
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Bangor - NDGP
Pen Argyl - Palisades Girls
Bangor - Saucon Valley
Pen Argyl - Catasauqua
Bangor - Northern Lehigh
Bangor - Warren Hills
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County Chorus
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Year of The Pet
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PUMP Gets $250
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BHS Band GRAMMY
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Family Fun Night
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HOBY Winner
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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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Kitchen table
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Recovery Revolution
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Family First Gifts
Night of Light
Faith's Souper Bowl
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Troop 38 Visits SBNR
BHS Students in District Chorus
Pies To Die For
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Louise Williams
Little Corner Cafe
Bloom Bangor
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Baby Harry Coffee
Hearts of Hope
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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 This week on Saturday, February 13, 2016 there will be Shopkins Kids Event from Noon to 2:00 PM. Celebrate President's Day and No School with a day of kid events on Monday, February 15, 2016
Come and spend some time being creative and supporting Bloom Bangor, a restorative community empowering women to live free from addiction and violence. Sign-up by going to the Bloom on-line store at mkt.com/bloomcreativestudio and reserve your space for any of these special events or go to our web-site bloomcreativestudio.com/ or Facebook page for even more info and to register. 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. CLICK HERE FOR BLOOM'S FEBRUARY CALENDAR Snowshoes and Trekking PolesSnowshoes and Trekking Poles Available
When: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM-2:30 PM in February 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 our website 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.
SFN Scholarships Available Slater Family Network is sponsoring a $2000.00 scholarship for a 2016 Bangor High School graduate. The applications are now available on the school district website under the Slater Family Network tab, in the HS Guidance Office or the SFN office behind the DeFranco School. Completed applications are due at SFN on April 28.
The family of Denny Strouse is sponsoring a $1000.00 scholarship through Slater Family Network for a 2016 Bangor High School graduate. The applications are now available on the school district website under the Slater Family Network tab, in the HS Guidance Office or the SFN office behind the DeFranco School. Completed applications are due at SFN on April 28. Call the SFN office with any questions at 610-599-7019 Stay At Home Moms Group If you are a stay at home mom in the Slate Belt Area and are looking for events to socialize and build friendships for yourself and your child/children you may be interested in joining this group of moms. The meetings will be held at various local spots and during school hours. For more information go to, www.meetup.com and search for Slate Belt Stay At Home Moms.
Weona Park Yoga Yoga at the Community Center- Mondays and Thursdays, 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. $10 per session.
Bangor Womens Club Scholarship Applications The Bangor Womens Club will be accepting applications from senior students at Bangor and Faith Christian High Schools for consideration for their 2016 scholarship. The scholarship amount is $1000. Applications can be obtained from the school Guidance office and the deadline to submit the completed application is April 15, 2016
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. February 18NCC to Present Programs for Black History Month Northampton Community College (NCC) will celebrate Black History Month and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with these events.
Voices of Black History. A panel of students will discuss important people and events in black history. Thursday, February 18, 11:00 a.m., room 146, College Center, NCC Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. Book Discussion: The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness. Tuesday, February 23, Library Conference Room, College Center, NCC Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. Student Debate: Should most drugs now be legalized, given that the War on Drugs has failed and resulted in mass incarcerations in the black community. Thursday, February 25, 11:00 a.m., Room 220, College Center, NCC Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 610-861-5300 or visit www.northampton.edu. February 19NCC to Stage Play Honky Northampton Community College (NCC) will stage Greg Kalleres’s comedic play Honky in February. The play features characters, black and white, as they navigate the murky waters of race, rhetoric and basketball shoes.
Performance times are February 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and on February 21 at 3:00 p.m. at Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall, Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. Admission is free with a donation of non-perishable food items for a food bank or a donation to the Norman R. Roberts Scholarship fund for theatre majors. Advance registration is recommended. Call 610-861-5524 or e-mail NCC_theatre_tickets@northampton.edu. Spring I Class Registration It's time to sign up for spring class offerings at the Slate Belt YMCA. Spring I classes begin the week of February 22nd. To register for adult classes such as cycling, yoga, and Silver Sneakers or youth classes like karate, dance, gymnastics, or sports visit the Welcome Center at the Slate Belt Y. Registration closes on February 20th
February 20Ragtime Pancake Breakfast "Back to Before" Pancake Breakfast for Bangor Area High School production of Ragtime. Will be held February 20 from 8am-11am at Bangor Area Middle School.
For tickets to this Family friendly breakfast in advance contact 610-588-3041. Advance tickets: $5 adults, $3 children 5 and under. At door: $7 adults, $5 children 5 and under. Under two is free. Snowball Dinner-Dance
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Climate Change & ConservationFriday, February 27, 7:00-8:00 PM
Guest speaker Greg Czarnecki, Executive Director of the Wild Resource Conservation Program, will talk about conservation actions we can take that have co-benefits beyond climate change. He will also present the latest information on the current and projected impacts of climate change and what we’re doing to address the issue at DCNR. 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. Polar Plunge Fund Raiser for Camp Papillon A Polar plunger benefitting Camp Papillon will be held Saturday, February 27 at 12 noon at Camp Papillon Animal Shelter, 126 Brainerd Lane, Stroudsburg, PA
Eric German is at it again organizing the Polar Plunge to help homeless animals, and bring awareness to animals who are chained out in the cold. Eric raised over $5000 to help homeless, neglected and abused animals. Please support this worthwhile cause to raise much needed funds. Join Eric and friends at noon on Saturday, February 27 at Camp Papillon Animal Shelter property. Kat of Willow Tree Inn of Stroudsburg is graciously catering lunch at the Camp Volunteer Recreation Room. After a hot lunch, you will jump in the pond located on our property. All jumpers will need a sponsorship of $100 (or more) to JUMP! Please support Eric by donating to the Camp Papillon Polar Plunge. Checks may be mailed to Camp Papillon, 128 Brainerd Lane, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, or through our Paypal account at www.CampPapillon.org. Visit our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/camppapillon/ |
February 28
Boomer's Angels Meet and Greet
On Sunday, February 28 come to Tractor Supply, Route 209, Brodheadsville from 11- 2, to meet some of the beautiful loving dogs that Boomer's Angels (BAARC) have for adoption!
All adoptions must be pre-approved so why not fill out and application in advance. Visit www.boomersangels.com for an application.
If you’re not ready to adopt, why not try fostering? Foster homes are desperately needed so we can continue to save lives!
They provide you with everything a foster parent will need. You supply the love and a safe home until they are adopted.
Boomer’s Angels is in need of volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, etc.
Boomer’s Angels Animal Rescue & Care was formed to give as many homeless and downtrodden animals the brightest future possible. Be an Angel for a homeless pet!
Email boomersangels@gmail.com or visit our website at www.boomersangels.com, find us on Facebook, or call (570)350-4977.papillon/
All adoptions must be pre-approved so why not fill out and application in advance. Visit www.boomersangels.com for an application.
If you’re not ready to adopt, why not try fostering? Foster homes are desperately needed so we can continue to save lives!
They provide you with everything a foster parent will need. You supply the love and a safe home until they are adopted.
Boomer’s Angels is in need of volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, etc.
Boomer’s Angels Animal Rescue & Care was formed to give as many homeless and downtrodden animals the brightest future possible. Be an Angel for a homeless pet!
Email boomersangels@gmail.com or visit our website at www.boomersangels.com, find us on Facebook, or call (570)350-4977.papillon/
March 5
Project Child Hosting Dance Event
Project Child is hosting its tenth annual Have a Heart for Children dinner dance on Saturday, March 5th at the Hotel Bethlehem. Proceeds will benefit initiatives designed to reduce child abuse in the Lehigh Valley. The event begins at 5:30 P.M and is a lovely evening of mixing, mingling and dancing to the music of the Philadelphia Funk Authority. Project Child is a program of Valley Youth House. It has been operating since 1991 with the mission of preventing child abuse and neglect in the Lehigh Valley and the surrounding region. This mission is accomplished through the provision of educational resources for parents and professionals; the dissemination of information about the seriousness of child abuse and strategies for its prevention. Alternatives to physical violence are promoted along with parenting skills.
As a community coalition, Project Child is comprised of individuals and agencies engaged in striving to protect the rights of children to live free of abuse and neglect in an environment which fosters positive self-development.
Whether you are in the mood to enjoy the ambience of the historic hotel or dance to live music, you will be coming together to join the effort to protect our community’s children from abuse and neglect. Dinner and Raffle Prizes are part of the evening. The cost is $75.00. For info go to www.projectchildlv.org or call Amy Brenfleck at 610-954-9561, ext. 334.
As a community coalition, Project Child is comprised of individuals and agencies engaged in striving to protect the rights of children to live free of abuse and neglect in an environment which fosters positive self-development.
Whether you are in the mood to enjoy the ambience of the historic hotel or dance to live music, you will be coming together to join the effort to protect our community’s children from abuse and neglect. Dinner and Raffle Prizes are part of the evening. The cost is $75.00. For info go to www.projectchildlv.org or call Amy Brenfleck at 610-954-9561, ext. 334.
March 8
Free Amateur Radio Classes
What is amateur radio, and what do you do with it?
Amateur radio is a fun hobby where you can talk with people across town or all over the world, even with astronauts in space, without telephone wires, cell phones or the Internet. It provides helpful communication service in emergencies, public service and community events.
Amateur radio operators come from all walks of life, from all ages, men and women, students and retirees, factory workers and doctors, and all in between. We all have one thing in common: ham radio.
We can tinker and experiment and build things. We can help with communications at parades and other community events. We send health and welfare messages in times of disaster; sometimes we are the only communications available. We can compete in radio contests, and we can have casual conversations with other hams worldwide. To do all this you need a license and a radio.
Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club will offer a series of 9 Tuesday evening free classes, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., beginning March 8 at the Northampton County Gracedale Complex, Nazareth, We will help anyone interested in earning their entry-level FCC amateur radio license. We also will offer a separate series of classes to upgrade to the General License on the same dates.
For answers to questions, more information, or to register for the free classes, please phone 610.432.8286 or email ke3aw@ARRL.NET.
The Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club, Inc. is a 501 (C)(3) non-profit charitable organization.
Amateur radio is a fun hobby where you can talk with people across town or all over the world, even with astronauts in space, without telephone wires, cell phones or the Internet. It provides helpful communication service in emergencies, public service and community events.
Amateur radio operators come from all walks of life, from all ages, men and women, students and retirees, factory workers and doctors, and all in between. We all have one thing in common: ham radio.
We can tinker and experiment and build things. We can help with communications at parades and other community events. We send health and welfare messages in times of disaster; sometimes we are the only communications available. We can compete in radio contests, and we can have casual conversations with other hams worldwide. To do all this you need a license and a radio.
Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club will offer a series of 9 Tuesday evening free classes, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., beginning March 8 at the Northampton County Gracedale Complex, Nazareth, We will help anyone interested in earning their entry-level FCC amateur radio license. We also will offer a separate series of classes to upgrade to the General License on the same dates.
For answers to questions, more information, or to register for the free classes, please phone 610.432.8286 or email ke3aw@ARRL.NET.
The Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club, Inc. is a 501 (C)(3) non-profit charitable organization.
March 12
Breakfast With The Easter Bunny
The Provisional Rotary Club of the Slate Belt will be holding its 4th Annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Sat. March 12th at The Scorecard 130 N. Broadway in Wind Gap. The event is from 9 AM to 11AM. There will a tricky tray, 50/50 and other surprises. Come join the fun!
Tickets are $8.00 for Adults. Children under 10 are Free! Tickets are available at The Scorecard, from any Rotary Member or contacting Bill Skinner 570-350-7609 ORskinww@epix.net
Money raised will be used for the 3rd Annual Dictionary Project. Rotary of the Slate Belt purchases dictionaries and distributes them to all 3rd Graders in all Slate Belt Schools. Over 800 Dictionaries have been distributed in the last 2 years.
Rotary Club of the Slate Belt is a Provisional Club of the West End Rotary and is looking for new members to join and help us Charter our Club. Our meetings are every Thursday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at The Scorecard Restaurant in Wind Gap, PA. Be a part of helping our Local Slate Belt Communities with a variety of projects. Come and learn how you can get involved and give back to others. See you next Thursday!
For more information contact Bill Skinner at skinww@epix.net or 570-350-7609.
Tickets are $8.00 for Adults. Children under 10 are Free! Tickets are available at The Scorecard, from any Rotary Member or contacting Bill Skinner 570-350-7609 ORskinww@epix.net
Money raised will be used for the 3rd Annual Dictionary Project. Rotary of the Slate Belt purchases dictionaries and distributes them to all 3rd Graders in all Slate Belt Schools. Over 800 Dictionaries have been distributed in the last 2 years.
Rotary Club of the Slate Belt is a Provisional Club of the West End Rotary and is looking for new members to join and help us Charter our Club. Our meetings are every Thursday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at The Scorecard Restaurant in Wind Gap, PA. Be a part of helping our Local Slate Belt Communities with a variety of projects. Come and learn how you can get involved and give back to others. See you next Thursday!
For more information contact Bill Skinner at skinww@epix.net or 570-350-7609.
Easter Egg Hunt in the Trunk
A Family Fun Event! Please join the Slate Belt YMCA Staff and Volunteers for an "Egg-citing" Easter Event. We are mixing up the traditional Egg Hunt by hosting a community event similar to the popular and successful Trunk or Treat event that we held in the fall. Hunt in the Trunk will be held in the back lot of the Slate Belt Y on March 12 from 4:00-5:30pm or when we run out of candy and eggs. If you are interested in participating by decorating the trunk of your car and handing out treat filled eggs please register at the Welcome Desk. To find out ways you can help with the event stop by the Y or call 610-881-4470. Like us on Facebook to stay up to date on the "Egg-cellent" Event!
Silent Auction to Benefit Slater Family Network
Saturday, March 12th at Five Points Elementary School, Slater Family Network will be hosting a Silent Auction. All proceeds aid local families in need through Slater Family Network. Browsing begins at 10am-12pm, auction begins at 12pm. Family admission and 26 tickets for $12. Premium item tickets available, food and beverage will be available for purchase. Over eighty themed baskets.
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. Eleventh Annual Outdoor Sportsmen’s Dinner The 11th annual Outdoor Sportsmen's Celebration Dinner will be held Saturday March 12 at Trinity Lutheran Church 404 Broadway, Bangor from 6:00 Pm to 8:30 Pm
Traditional Menu plus Specially Prepared Wild Game Dishes to Sample Special Guest Speaker will be Bob Counterman, District Director Pennsylvania Trapper’s Association. Added Special will be a Comedy Monologue by Brian Siegfried Door Prizes and Raffles (Over 100) of Hunting and Fishing Equipment. The cost is Adults - $15 Children under 12 - $6.00 under 5 – Free Call 610-504-7886 or Email Tmarino@leeantenna.com for Tickets Seating Limited to 150, Get Your Tickets Early Proceeds to Benefit the Local Hunger Appeal and Food Bank Come out and Celebrate this Year’s Wild Game Harvest with Food,Fun and Prizes! Bring Your Whole Family for a Great Night Out! |
March 13
Slate Belt Heritage Center Event
Sunday, March 13, 2 PM - "Origins of St. David's Welsh Society" - Presented by former Bangor High School Superintendent and current Superintendent of Easton Area High School, John Reinhart.
March 19
Egg Hunt for Relay for Life
A community egg hunt will held Saturday March 19 at 3:00pm to beneift The Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society.
All money raised will go to benefit the American Cancer Society. They will have a few age groups with a small gift for each child and a few hidden surprise eggs. Also plan to have a bake sale and a table of team's handmade treasures to purchase. They are having this in the afternoon so it does not interfere with earlier ones..
All money raised will go to benefit the American Cancer Society. They will have a few age groups with a small gift for each child and a few hidden surprise eggs. Also plan to have a bake sale and a table of team's handmade treasures to purchase. They are having this in the afternoon so it does not interfere with earlier ones..
April 8
Blue Mt Library Silent Auction
The Blue Mt. Library will hold its silent Auction April 8. More details later.
April 14
NCC to Host Lecture by Author Colum McCann
Reservations are being taken for Northampton Community College’s (NCC) talk by Colum McCann, National Book Award winner, on Thursday, April 14, 7:30 p.m., at the Arthur L. Spartan Center, Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. The talk will be live streamed to the Monroe Campus’s Keystone Hall, room 202.
McCann is the author of Let the Great World Spin, Thirteen Ways of Looking and TransAtlantic. He is the co-founder of Narrative 4, which fosters empathy by breaking down barriers and shattering stereotypes through the exchange of stories across the world. It is led by globally influential artists, educators, students and community advocates.
McCann’s lecture is the keynote address in NCC’s 2015-2016 National Endowment for the Humanities series The Good Life, which asks engaging questions about life, the world and our place in it.
This event is free and open to the public, although advance registration is required for the lecture at the Bethlehem Campus. To make reservations, go to Northampton.edu/ColumMcCann or call 610-861-5519. No reservations are required for the live stream at the Monroe Campus.
McCann is the author of Let the Great World Spin, Thirteen Ways of Looking and TransAtlantic. He is the co-founder of Narrative 4, which fosters empathy by breaking down barriers and shattering stereotypes through the exchange of stories across the world. It is led by globally influential artists, educators, students and community advocates.
McCann’s lecture is the keynote address in NCC’s 2015-2016 National Endowment for the Humanities series The Good Life, which asks engaging questions about life, the world and our place in it.
This event is free and open to the public, although advance registration is required for the lecture at the Bethlehem Campus. To make reservations, go to Northampton.edu/ColumMcCann or call 610-861-5519. No reservations are required for the live stream at the Monroe Campus.
April 21
Quiet Valley’s 19th Century Days
Quiet Valley’s 19th Century Days - A Day in the Life is a new hands-on educational program designed to provide students ages 6-18 with the opportunity to explore the lifestyle of a 19th century homestead. Save the date for this two-day event: Thursday, April 21th & Friday, April 22st 2016. Each day features two workshop slots; one from 12:30-2:00 and one from 2:15-3:45. You may sign up for up to four different sessions. There are over 25 different workshop offerings from small and large animal husbandry to simple machine to carding, spinning and weaving which are all designed to meet the new Pennsylvania STEAM-based educational curriculum guidelines.
Registration will begin at 9 a.m. on February 1, 2016. Registrations will be taken by phone, in person or on-line until sessions are full. The price for all workshops is $5.00 per student for each session, which also covers all material fees. Registration is complete only when payment is received. Payment by PayPal, credit card or debit card is recommended.
Tours of the historic farm are available from 10-12:30 each day at $8 for adults and $5 for children 3-12.
Workshop descriptions will be listed on our website January 25th, 2016. Registration opens February 1st, 2016. To enhance the experience, participants are encouraged to come in period dress, but it is not mandatory. Lunches will be available to order or you may bring your own. There are a limited number of spots available each day, so make your reservation early.
FMI visit www.quietvalley.org or call 570-992-6161..
Registration will begin at 9 a.m. on February 1, 2016. Registrations will be taken by phone, in person or on-line until sessions are full. The price for all workshops is $5.00 per student for each session, which also covers all material fees. Registration is complete only when payment is received. Payment by PayPal, credit card or debit card is recommended.
Tours of the historic farm are available from 10-12:30 each day at $8 for adults and $5 for children 3-12.
Workshop descriptions will be listed on our website January 25th, 2016. Registration opens February 1st, 2016. To enhance the experience, participants are encouraged to come in period dress, but it is not mandatory. Lunches will be available to order or you may bring your own. There are a limited number of spots available each day, so make your reservation early.
FMI visit www.quietvalley.org or call 570-992-6161..
April 30
Healthy Kids Day
Saturday, April 30th, Save the Date. The Slate Belt Y, is celebrating Healthy Kids Day with a free community event that will help families find fun through active play and educational opportunities to improve health and well being. Check out our website www.greatervalleyymca.org and follow us on Facebook for more details.
May 1
UMBT Recreation Field Hockey Program
UMBT Recreation Field Hockey Program will resume in May. UMBT Sports Recreation is proud to team with Adidas for the upcoming 2016 UMBT Recreation Field Hockey Program. The program is open to girls in grades 1 through 6. Each session focuses on fundamental skills, introduction and development as well as game play. The program is held at the Upper Mt. Bethel Community Park. Fee is $45 for first child and $35 for each additional child in the family. More information will be released at a later date. Contact Dr. Scott Duddy with any questions, 610-703-5332 or email study@ptd.net.
May 6
Bangor Library Book Sale
Sponsored by the Friends of the Bangor Public Library, the will sell over 1, 000 gently used books and like-new books for adults and children at the Bee Hive Community Center, 197 Penna. Ave., Bangor
Dates/Times:
Dates/Times:
- Friday May 6 - 12:00 - 5:00 PM
- Saturday May 7 - 10:00 - 4:00 PM
- Sunday May 8 - 1:00 - 4:00 PM
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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.
FEBRUARY SCHEDULE
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
700 American Bangor Road
Bangor, ph 610-588-1224
Hours: 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
FEBRUARY SCHEDULE
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 - Thursdays, 12:15 P.M.
Help With Tax Returns-AARP
Friday, 8:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.
Valentine Meal
Friday, February 12, 11:30 A.M.
Music With Gary Dee
Friday, February 12, 12:30 P.M.
Center Closed
Monday, February 15 - Presidents Day
Auction - Thurs, Feb. 18, 12:15 P.M.
Baseball
Friday, February 19, 10:00 A.M.
Nickle Nickle
Thursday, February 25, 12:15 P.M.
Zumba Gold - Tuesdays, 10:00 A.M.
Brush Away With Senior Artists -Wednesdays, 8:00 -11:00 A.M.
Afternoon With The Arts - Thursdays, 12:15 P.M.
Help With Tax Returns-AARP
Friday, 8:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.
Valentine Meal
Friday, February 12, 11:30 A.M.
Music With Gary Dee
Friday, February 12, 12:30 P.M.
Center Closed
Monday, February 15 - Presidents Day
Auction - Thurs, Feb. 18, 12:15 P.M.
Baseball
Friday, February 19, 10:00 A.M.
Nickle Nickle
Thursday, February 25, 12:15 P.M.
New Books at
Blue Mt. Community Library
(None Submitted Recently)
New Books at
Bangor Public Library
Adult Fiction
Bohjalian, Chris: The Guest Room
Fluke, Joanne: Double Fudge Brownie Murder
Jackson, Lisa: After She’s Gone
Kava, Alex: Breaking Creed
Silent Creed: Kubica, Mary
Pretty Baby: Neggers, Carl
Secrets of the Lost Summer; Punke, Michael
The revenant; Rosenfelt, David
Blackout: Steel, Danielle
Precious Gifts: Woods, Stuart
Adult Non Fiction
De Botton, Alain: The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work.
Young Adult Fiction
Carlson, Melody: Dark Blue Fools Gold
Walker, Gabrielle: The Tale of the Final Hero.
Audio Books Fiction
Hawkins, Paula: The Girl on the Train.
Audio Books Non Fiction
Goldberg, Whoopi: If Someone says “ You complete me”, Run!
Dvds
Descendants; The Martian.
Bohjalian, Chris: The Guest Room
Fluke, Joanne: Double Fudge Brownie Murder
Jackson, Lisa: After She’s Gone
Kava, Alex: Breaking Creed
Silent Creed: Kubica, Mary
Pretty Baby: Neggers, Carl
Secrets of the Lost Summer; Punke, Michael
The revenant; Rosenfelt, David
Blackout: Steel, Danielle
Precious Gifts: Woods, Stuart
Adult Non Fiction
De Botton, Alain: The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work.
Young Adult Fiction
Carlson, Melody: Dark Blue Fools Gold
Walker, Gabrielle: The Tale of the Final Hero.
Audio Books Fiction
Hawkins, Paula: The Girl on the Train.
Audio Books Non Fiction
Goldberg, Whoopi: If Someone says “ You complete me”, Run!
Dvds
Descendants; The Martian.
Pen Argyl - February 2016
MTD: 2.89 YTD: 6.23 Normal: 3.18
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Date |
Amount |
YTD |
Dec. 28 |
.25 |
.25 |
Jan 12 |
.50 |
.75 |
Jan 13 |
.25 |
1.00 |
Jan 23 |
25.00 |
26.00 |
Feb 9 |
1.00 |
27.00. |
Feb 15 |
1.00 |
28.00 |