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Household Hint...
Scuffed Vinyl Flooring.....
Use this classic combo to get rid of scuffs on vinyl flooring, a sponge and baking soda. (Source: all you.com)
Use this classic combo to get rid of scuffs on vinyl flooring, a sponge and baking soda. (Source: all you.com)
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Birthday - Martin Luther King (1929-1968) was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. He was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968.
January 15, 1535 - Henry VIII became Supreme Head of the Church in England as a result of the Act of Supremacy following his break with Rome. January 15, 1559 - Elizabeth Tudor, daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, was crowned as Elizabeth I in Westminster Abbey. |
January 15
Connections for Women - Hopesprings, Market St., Bangor 10am - 1pm.
Bingo - Wind Gap Fire Co., 6:45.
Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12
Bangor Public Library - Open 1-5
Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show
Knitters of the Round Table - Blue Mt. Comm. Library, 10:30am. 610-863-3029
Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm
Bingo - Wind Gap Fire Co., 6:45.
Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12
Bangor Public Library - Open 1-5
Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show
Knitters of the Round Table - Blue Mt. Comm. Library, 10:30am. 610-863-3029
Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm
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Homeowners Responsible for Ice and Snow Removal
((BPT) - During the winter months, it’s common to see shopping centers and business owners out and about clearing snow and ice from pathways, parking spaces and entrances. But this isn’t just good business to help customers get in the door — it’s also a liability issue should someone slip and fall and injure themselves. Homeowners, too, face similar, albeit more limited, liability if they fail to take adequate steps to remove such slippery hazards from their property. Generally speaking, homeowners are responsible for limiting dangers on their property, but in some cases, this can also extend to public sidewalks abutting your home. In some localities, governments also require homeowners clear snow and ice or face fines. A regional survey of county and municipal agencies conducted by the Salt Institute found 83 percent have written policies directing property owners to remove accumulated snow and ice "within 24 hours of the end of the snowstorm." Penalties for property owners not complying can range from nominal tickets, to misdemeanors punishable by up to 90 days in jail, to fines of up to $500.
Shoveling snow is simple, but ice removal is another matter, and nothing works better to remove or prevent ice from forming than salt. Salt lowers water’s freezing point, the temperature at which it changes from a liquid to a solid and vice versa. The most effective way to use salt is to melt the snow or ice that is right at the pavement. If you can do this, then you will find it much easier to shovel the snow or ice from the sidewalk. This process, preventing water from freezing in the first place, is called anti-icing. It is best achieved by putting salt (or some other anti-icing material) down on the sidewalk when a freeze or a snowfall is expected. In contrast, melting water already frozen is called deicing and in this case salt is applied once ice appears. It still works, but is less efficient than anti-icing.
Commercially available anti-icing materials include salt (sodium chloride), calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium acetate and calcium magnesium acetate. Each has its advantages and disadvantages but salt remains the best choice for use at temperatures above 15 degrees Fahrenheit (-9.4 degrees Celsius). For extremely low temperatures, look for a mixture using calcium or magnesium chloride instead.
Laws regarding snow and ice clearing vary by state and from locality to locality, but most mandate some action must be taken within a reasonable time period (often 24 hours) after it stops snowing. For example, the Illinois Snow and Ice Removal Act states that any owner who "removes or attempts to remove snow or ice from sidewalks abutting the property shall not be liable for any personal injuries allegedly caused by the snowy or icy condition of the sidewalk resulting from his or her acts or omissions unless the alleged misconduct was willful or wanton."
The dangers from slips and falls should not be taken lightly, especially for the elderly. Each year thousands are rushed to emergency rooms as a result of icy falls with injuries that could have easily been prevented. One enterprising hospital, St. Vincent’s in Indianapolis, Indiana even decided to give away road salt to local residents to try and prevent such injuries and the resulting emergency room visits. In the end, the person who is most likely to slip and fall is the homeowner themselves.
Shoveling snow is simple, but ice removal is another matter, and nothing works better to remove or prevent ice from forming than salt. Salt lowers water’s freezing point, the temperature at which it changes from a liquid to a solid and vice versa. The most effective way to use salt is to melt the snow or ice that is right at the pavement. If you can do this, then you will find it much easier to shovel the snow or ice from the sidewalk. This process, preventing water from freezing in the first place, is called anti-icing. It is best achieved by putting salt (or some other anti-icing material) down on the sidewalk when a freeze or a snowfall is expected. In contrast, melting water already frozen is called deicing and in this case salt is applied once ice appears. It still works, but is less efficient than anti-icing.
Commercially available anti-icing materials include salt (sodium chloride), calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium acetate and calcium magnesium acetate. Each has its advantages and disadvantages but salt remains the best choice for use at temperatures above 15 degrees Fahrenheit (-9.4 degrees Celsius). For extremely low temperatures, look for a mixture using calcium or magnesium chloride instead.
Laws regarding snow and ice clearing vary by state and from locality to locality, but most mandate some action must be taken within a reasonable time period (often 24 hours) after it stops snowing. For example, the Illinois Snow and Ice Removal Act states that any owner who "removes or attempts to remove snow or ice from sidewalks abutting the property shall not be liable for any personal injuries allegedly caused by the snowy or icy condition of the sidewalk resulting from his or her acts or omissions unless the alleged misconduct was willful or wanton."
The dangers from slips and falls should not be taken lightly, especially for the elderly. Each year thousands are rushed to emergency rooms as a result of icy falls with injuries that could have easily been prevented. One enterprising hospital, St. Vincent’s in Indianapolis, Indiana even decided to give away road salt to local residents to try and prevent such injuries and the resulting emergency room visits. In the end, the person who is most likely to slip and fall is the homeowner themselves.
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Pregnant Snake Found Under Refrigerator
ADELAIDE, Australia, (UPI) -- An Australian avoided having a house full of venomous snakes when she discovered a pregnant eastern brown underneath her refrigerator. The snake was captured by Snake Catchers Adelaide, which posted a video of the capture to YouTube. After the snake was removed from the home, its captors realized the eastern brown was pregnant and cared for it as it laid 14 eggs.
"Luckily the lady actually saw the snake's head pop out from under the fridge so she called a snake catcher straight away to remove it," they wrote in a Facebook post. "Otherwise things could have gone a little differently and in a few months she could have walked in to her kitchen with little eastern browns wiggling all over the place!"
The video also states that the snake's pregnancy came uncommonly late in the year, as eastern browns usually lay their eggs in October or November. The eggs are expected to hatch in March.
"Luckily the lady actually saw the snake's head pop out from under the fridge so she called a snake catcher straight away to remove it," they wrote in a Facebook post. "Otherwise things could have gone a little differently and in a few months she could have walked in to her kitchen with little eastern browns wiggling all over the place!"
The video also states that the snake's pregnancy came uncommonly late in the year, as eastern browns usually lay their eggs in October or November. The eggs are expected to hatch in March.
TRAFFIC ALERTS WEEK OF JANUARY 18
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.
Church Road (Plainfield Twp)
Between Delabole Road AND Broadway Street will experience delays and lane restriction January 19-20 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Zucksville Road (Forks Twsp)
Between Bushkill Drive AND Sullivan Trail will experience delays and lane restriction January 22 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Route 33
Ramps at PA 248 will experience delays and lane restriction January 22 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Pen Argyl - Bangor
DeFranco Vets Program
Bangor - Pen Argyl FH
Plainfield Craft Show
Wind Gap Christmas
Pen Argyl - Salisbury
Bangor Band Holiday Concert
Pen Argyl - Northern Lehigh
Pen Argyl - NDGP
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Bangor - Pen Argyl
Bangor Park Vets
Pen Argyl Honor Society
Rain Gutter Regatta
Bangor Chorus Concert
Bangor - Wilson
Bangor Elks Hoop Shoot
Bangor - Northwestern
Bangor - Moravian Academy
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Bangor - Pen Argyl
UMBT Skills & Drills
12 - 24 Concert
Toys for Tots
YMCA Lights
Wind Gap Middle School
Bangor - Saucon Valley
Pen Argyl - Northwestern
Pen Argyl - Wilson
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Bandorama
Young At Hearts Vets
Miller House Craft show
Santa At Merchants
Christmas In A Small town
Pen Argyl - Catasauqua
Bangor - Northern Lehigh
Bangor - Warren Hills
Bangor - Pen Argyl
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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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Ahner Worshipful Master
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Spine Stimulation Therapy
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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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Buon Natale
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Recovery Revolution
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Family First Gifts
Night of Light
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BHS Students in District Chorus
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Louise Williams
Little Corner Cafe
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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 Stop by and spend some time being creative. Studio fee is $8.00 during open hours. Check their Website bloomcreativestudio.com for Special Events during the week 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 JANUARY CALENDAR Snowshoes and Hiking Poles Available at JacobsburgWhen: January, 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 [email protected]. You can check their website at [email protected] for current winter conditions and snow depth. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected] for more information.
Stay At Home Moms Group If you are a stay at home mom in the Slate Belt Area and are looking for events to socialize and build friendships for yourself and your child/children you may be interested in joining this group of moms. The meetings will be held at various local spots and during school hours. For more information go to, www.meetup.com and search for Slate Belt Stay At Home Moms.
Weona Park Yoga Yoga at the Community Center- Mondays and Thursdays, 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. $10 per session.
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. County Dog Licenses The Northampton County Treasurer’s Office is informing all dog owners that 2016 annual dog licenses are now available online, by mail or in-person to county residents. Licenses must be renewed each year by Jan. 1 no matter when you purchased your previous year’s dog license. Licenses are valid from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 of each year.
You may choose to apply for your 2016 dog license online at www.padoglicense.com There is a $2 service fee per license online. Your dog’s license will be mailed to you by the County Treasurer’s office within two to four business days. Licenses are also available 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the County Treasurer’s office. If applying by mail, send a completed dog application with the proper fee and signed by the dog owner with a check made payable to County of Northampton, 669 Washington St., Easton, PA 18042. Further information about 2016 Dog Licenses can be found online at www.northamptoncounty.org or by calling the Treasurer’s office at 610-829-6186. Property Tax Relief If you live in the Bangor Area, Easton Area or Nazareth Area School District, you may be eligible for property tax relief under a program run by the individual school district. For more information, please visit , RepEmrick.com, and go to “Property Tax Relief” on the left navigation bar.
January 15Library Book Nook Sale Are you looking for a gift idea for a booklover or want to add to your book collection? On Friday, Jan. 15 and Saturday, Jan. 16, from 10:00 am -12:00 pm, the Blue Mountain Community Library is having a Semi-Annual Book Nook Sale in the Book Nook, located on the 2nd floor of the library. Snow dates will be Jan 22 and 23. All items will be half-price for those two days.
Please come and purchase gently used Books, CDs, DVDs and Puzzles. The library is located at 216 S. Robinson Ave. in Pen Argyl. Hours are M-Sa, 10:00 am to Noon, and M-Th, 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Call Lisa at 610-863-3029 for information or visit the website is www.bmcl.org. Bangor Girls Basketball Cancer Awareness Game
On January 15th 2016 the Bangor Area High School Girls' Basketball Team will be host to Wilson Area High School. Please come out and support the Lady Slater Basketball Program and their efforts raising money for scientific research, assisting the underserved and unifying people for a common cause.
January 16Red Thread Cafe Hosting Art Night The Red Thread Cafe, a music, art and coffee venue of Hopesprings, is taking their show on the road in January. Red Thread Cafe is collaborating with Bloom Creative Studios to bring an evening of creativity and art to the Slate Belt community.
If one of your New Year's resolutions is to explore, to be more adventurous, to be bolder and more creative then this is an outstanding opportunity to start off 2016. At this event you'll explore your creative side and you'll be able to take home your art project! You can join us at Bloom Creative Studios, 32 Broadway, Bangor, PA from 7 pm – 9 pm on Saturday, January 16th. Refreshments will be available including delicious coffee from Bangor's Baby Harry Coffee Roaster. There is a small charge of $7 to cover the cost of supplies for the art event. So, come in from the cold, invite your friends, make it an evening and enjoy the new downtown Bangor!
January 17Safe Haven Adoption Day Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold an adoption day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 17, at Tractor Supply, Rt. 940, Mt Pocono.
Safe Haven will have many adorable dogs available for you to meet and get to know. Safe Haven requires a pre-adoption application with references and a home visit prior to adoption. Safe Haven Pet Rescue is a small group of dedicated volunteers from the West End of the Poconos who save highly adoptable dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters and finds them loving homes. Shelter killing is the number one cause of dog deaths and Safe Haven has saved more than 800 lives so far. Safe Haven Rescue needs volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, transporting dogs to vets and groomers and fostering homeless dogs until they find their forever homes. Help save homeless dogs. For more information about Safe Haven, and to find a list of dogs available for adoption and adoption applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at [email protected]. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook. January 21Blau speaking to Young at Heart The Slate Belt Young at Heart Club will be meeting on Thursday, January 21, 2016, at 1:00pm in the St. Elizabeth Church hall in Pen Argyl. Marc Blau will give a presentation on the Home Front magazine that was a local publication during the 40's. People from this area will remember this wonderful magazine that was dedicated to our military. All men and women, 55 and over, are invited to attend. Come and enjoy an afternoon of fun and socialization. For more information, please call Mary Lou DeRea-Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-84404630.
NCC Professor to Show and Discuss His Photos of Coretta Scott King Thomas J. Shillea, director of art programs at NCC, will tell the story of his photographic portraits of Coretta Scott King in “Preserving the Dream: Photographs of the King Family” on Thursday, January 21, 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. at Northampton Community College’s College (NCC) Center, room 220, Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township.
In addition to taking ten official portraits of Coretta Scott King, Shillea also took a series of candid photographs of her with the Kings’ son Dexter. Both series will be shown at the presentation. Three portraits of Coretta Scott King are included in the permanent collection of the Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., and one of these three images is included in the Smithsonian Institution’s book African American Women. The exhibit is part of NCC’s celebration of Black History Month. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.northampton.edu or call 610-861-5300. January 23
January 25NCC 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 [email protected]. January 28Slate Belt Visioning Session There will be a Visioning Session on Thursday, January 28 at Weona Park Community Center at 7 P.M. This is an event to identify Wind Gap, Pen Argyl, Bangor, and Portland as the town centers and hubs of the ten municipalities of the Slate Belt and its recreational and economic drivers. This could serve as the catalyst of unified promotion and capitalization of the boroughs’ combined and shared story of historical roots,heritage; traditional and evolving culture; and authentic community experiences in the downtowns. Please come out and start to shape the future of our downtowns
January 29Columcille'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 January 30Eagle Watching Along the DelawareWhen: Saturday, January 30, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
The upper Delaware River is one of the best places in the east to observe wintering Bald Eagles. Join us for this trip as we venture up along the river in the scenic Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area from Arrow Island to Milford in search of these magnificent birds. Golden Eagles have also been observed on these trips in the past. This is a great opportunity for photographers. Please dress for the weather and bring binoculars and a lunch. There will be a stop for snacks and hot beverages along the way. Registration is required. Limited van transportation is available for first time participants. You can view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. February 6Snowshoe TrekSaturday, February 6, 1:00-3:00 PM
Join educator Rick Wiltraut as we snowshoe through the woods and fields of Jacobsburg in search of bird and mammal tracks in the snow. Participants will try to identify the tracks using field guides. Participants should dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring snacks and water. Registration is required.You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or [email protected]. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. February 7Safe Haven Dog Adoption Day Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold a dog adoption day from 11 -3 on Sunday, February 7 at Ace Hardware, Rt 209, Brodheadsville (next to Dunkleberger's).
Safe Haven will have many young dogs available for you to meet and get to know. Safe Haven requires a pre-adoption application with references and a home visit prior to adoption. Safe Haven Pet Rescue is a small group of dedicated volunteers from the West End of the Poconos who save highly adoptable dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters and finds them loving homes. Shelter killing is the number one cause of dog deaths and Safe Haven has saved more than 800 lives so far. Safe Haven Rescue needs volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, transporting dogs to vets and groomers and fostering homeless dogs until they find their forever homes. Help save homeless dogs. "Saving one dog won't change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever." For more information about Safe Haven, and to find a list of dogs available for adoption and adoption applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at [email protected]. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook. February 10Introduction to SnowshoeingFriday, February 10, 1:00-3:00 PM
Learn how to use snowshoes and trekking poles to explore Jacobsburg’s trails in the winter. You may bring your own equipment or borrow ours. We will also learn how to prepare ourselves for outdoor excursions in the winter time. If we don’t get any snow we’ll hike in our boots with the trekking poles. The hike will be about two miles. Bring water and a snack. Wear waterproof boots and dress for the weather. Registration is required. You will be asked to specify your weight range when registering; this is to determine what size snowshoe you will need.You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or [email protected]. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. February 12Family Night: Packing a GO BagFriday, February 12, 6:30-7:30 PM
Being prepared for emergencies is important, so it’s good to have supplies on hand when you need them. Many of the supplies that are helpful in emergencies are the same ones that we use during outdoor adventures. Learn how to pack for both situations so that you’re always ready, whether you’re escaping a flood or escaping to your local state park campground for a relaxing weekend. Being prepared to enjoy the outdoors at a moment’s notice can be fun! Join educator Lauren Forster for a lesson on how to pack Get Outdoors (GO) Bags for your family. Registration is required.You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or [email protected]. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. February 13Roseto Legion Cavatelli Dinner Martocci-Capobianco American Legion Post # 750 is sponsoring a Cavatelli Dinner on Saturday Feb 13...1:00 to 6:00. Call the Post home at 610-588-1371 for tickets. Tickets will also be sold at the door, but pre-purchase is appreciated.
February 14An Old Fashion Valentine's Day The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold its monthly historic presentation on Sunday, February 14, 2016 @ 2:00 PM. Walter Cole and Marc Blau will present an" Old Fashion Valentine's Day: A Look at Love through the Oral History Interviews". Mr. Cole and Mr. Blau are retired history teachers from Pen Argyl and Bangor High Schools, respectively and are the chairs for the oral history committee at the Heritage Center. They have collected numerous interviews over the years and will use select passages form the collections to create an afternoon filled with love comparing courtship then and now. All ladies will receive a rose and refreshments will be served.
The event is free (donations are always appreciated) and open to the public. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, Pa. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615. February 27Climate 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 [email protected]. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. March 5Project 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. March 12Young 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. March 13Slate 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.
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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.  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. JANUARY SCHEDULE Meal Reservations - please call by 10:00 am. one day prior before the meal. Lunch is served at 11:30 am
Looking for volunteers - to help plan/set up for parties & special events Pool Tables are available every morning and Tuesday and Friday afternoons Craft& Chat - Tuesdays 9:00 am. Zumba Gold W/janis - Tuesdays 10:00 am. Brush Away with Senior Artists - Wednesdays 8:00-11:00 am. Afternoon with the Arts - Thursdays 12:15 pm Happy New Year - (Center Will Be Closed) January 1, 2016 Poker - Thursday, January 7, 12:15 pm. Card Club - Friday, January 8, 12:15-3:00 pm Aarp Meeting - Monday, January 11, 1:30 pm. Dance Performance - Wednesday, January 13, 3:00-4:00 pm Baseball - Thurs January 14, 10 am. Cooking Demonstration - Friday, January 15, 1:30 pm. Closed - Monday, January 18 The Blues - Wednesday January 20, 10:00 am. Poker - Thursday, January 21, 12:15 pm Bunco - Fri. January 22, 10:00 am. Winter Pictionary - Friday, January 22, 12:15 pm The Blues - Wednesday, January 27, 10:00 am. Farkle - Thurs January 28, 12:15 pm. Start of Baby Face - (For Information See Joan Shafer) Friday, January 29 Comedy Open Mic - Friday, January 29, 12:15 pm New Books at
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