Help Wanted......PUBLISHER'S ASSISTANT - The Slate Belt Town Topics is seeking a part-time person with good interpersonal skills and basic computer skills for the Slate Belt's only daily online paper. Position includes a variety of tasks. Work from home and in the field. Flexible hours. Experience not necessary, but knowledge of social media, news gathering, public relations work, and/or promotional experience would be helpful. Call the Slate Belt Town Topics at 570-688-3724, 610-863-1988 and/or e-mail a letter to sbtopics@rcn.com
SLATE BELT WEATHER JULY 16TODAY - Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. TONIGHT - A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. 
Fun At The Luau.....
(L-R) Rear - Ashley Frey and Abby Frey. Front - Rileigh Kuhune and Bella Frey were among many swimmers to enjoy the Family Luau held at Bangor Park Pool Friday night. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) (Another photo below) Sbtt Photo Mandy Heard
Slaters Play Team From Nice, France.......
The Lady Slaters played a team from Nice, France yesterday at team camp at Kutztown University... Today our thoughts and prayers are with our friends and their families after the act of terrorism left their community in a state of emergency. Photo Courtesy Bangor Girls Basketball
Rep. Cartwright’s MEGABYTE Act to Become LawWashington, DC – U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright applauded the passage of the Making Electronic Government Accountable By Yielding Tangible Efficiencies (MEGABYTE) Act. Cartwright’s bill will now be sent to the president’s desk to be signed into law.
“I want to thank Senators Cassidy and Peters for their leadership in the Senate, and Representatives Hurd, Russell and Cummings in the House for ensuring that this important piece of legislation will become law,” said Rep. Cartwright. “The MEGABYTE Act is an important step to minimize wasteful software spending and to promote the efficient procurement of technology.” “Billions of taxpayer dollars could be saved if federal agencies kept track of what software they buy. It’s irresponsible they don’t do so already,” said Dr. Cassidy. “Tax dollars could be better used on our troops and our classrooms, not redundant software licenses.” The federal government spends more than $80 billion annually on information technology (IT). However, the federal government has not effectively managed this spending, prompting the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to identify IT acquisition as a high risk area in February 2015. GAO designates areas as high risk due to significant vulnerabilities to fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement. Over the last five years, there have been several IT management initiatives to focus agency efforts on creating inventories of IT assets, eliminating duplication, and effectively managing such assets. However, these initiatives have not made effective management of software licenses a priority. The purpose of the MEGABYTE Act is to improve software license management across the Federal Government to achieve tangible cost savings. The MEGABYTE Act requires federal agencies to establish a comprehensive inventory of 80 percent of software license spending; track and maintain software licenses in order to improve the agency’s software life cycle management; analyze software use; provide training to employees on software license management; and establish goals for agency software license management. GAO stated that the federal government has already achieved at least $250 million in savings as a result of effective software license management. For example, GAO reported one major agency saved approximately $181 million by consolidating its enterprise license agreements. In addition, another major agency report savings of approximately $33 million as a result of consolidating major IT contracts, including licenses. GAO stated that additional savings could result if agencies implemented GAO's recommendations. The MEGABYTE Act fills this policy gap and focus agencies on the management of software licensing, ensuring a comprehensive and sustained approach to implement leading practices in software management. Rep. Matt Cartwright represents Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District, which includes Schuylkill County and portions of Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, and Northampton Counties. Cartwright serves on the House Committee on Natural Resources and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. 
Lillian Reeser (foreground) works with Maya and Shreya Ramautar on the Slate Industry Mural being produced by Totts Gap Art Institute on the side of a building in downtown Bangor on First Street between Market Street and Broadway. PHOTO GALLERY (New Photo Tomorrow) (Another photo below) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Columcille Megalith Park Guided Tours Columcille Megalith Park offers guided tours on the third Saturday of each month
CircleOur tour will start at 10:00am July 16 with an orientation talk in the standing stone circle by Irish historian and storyteller Tom Egan who will explain the park's mission and the origins of European standing stone monuments. Tom will also give details on the origins and extent of the European Celtic culture with a short explanation about the gods and goddesses of ancient Celtic Mythology. Included is an explanation of who Columcille was in the context of early Irish history and an explanation of how the park's founder Bill Cohea became inspired to create the beautiful place we will be touring. Thor's Gate The tour will then begin. Stops along the tour will include St. Columba's Chapel, St. Oran's Bell Tower, Signal Hill, Thor's Gate, the Labyrinth, Temple of the Glen and the Cauldron stone. Plus the Fairy Ring, the Sacred Mens's site, Celtic eye, the Sacred Women's site, Manannan's Stone and the Sirius Stone. Iona & Columcille At each stop along the tour the special meaning of that place will be discussed, particularly as the place relates to the topics that were covered in the initial orientation talk. These discussions at the sites along the way typically vary considerably in content and depth to keep them responsive to the varied interests of individuals taking each tour. The tours will end at the Voyagers Lounge around noon, where those on the tour are invited to sign the guest book and examine the publications, crystals and other material related to the park that are available there. If you would like additional information you may contact Tom Egan directly on 610-360-1701. There is no charge for the tour but freewill donations are gladly accepted. This year you may use your mobile by going to PayPal.Me/Columcille. We hope to see you here! 
This is a rendering of the Slate Industry Mural being produced by Totts Gap Art Institute on the side of a building in downtown Bangor on First Street between Market Street and Broadway. When completed, its dimensions will be 70 x 22. This is the fourth Bangor Mural, the sixth in the Slate Belt, and the eighth completed by TGAI. The other two were done in Catasauqua and Bethlehem. PHOTO GALLERY (New Photo Tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Grube Book SigningAuthor - Coach Jennifer Grube will hold a book signing of her book Whispers of Inspiration at Pies to Die For Cafe on Lower Broadway in Downtown Bangor from 8:30am - 9:30am, Saturday, July 16.
(L-R) Jayden Dimmig, Terry Koch, Isiah Clark and Gary Serfass were among many swimmers to enjoy the Family Luau held at Bangor Park Pool Friday night. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) (Another photo below) Sbtt Photo Mandy Heard
Lehigh River Clean-Up Canoe the lower Lehigh River Saturday, July 16, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, starting at Sand Island Park, and pick up trash along the way. Help us restore the ecological integrity of this beautiful stretch of the river. Boats and life vests will be provided. Please dress for the weather, and bring lunch and water. For those who wish to observe wildlife along the way please bring binoculars. This event is sponsored by Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center, Wildlands Conservancy, and Waste Management. 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. Today at Bloom
Open Studio Hours: Wednesday 11AM-5PM, Friday 11AM-5PM, Saturday 11AM-4PM (Open Studio is $8 plus materials) (610) 588-4775 or carol@bloomcreativestudio.org 32 Broadway, Bangor PA
JUL 16, 4:00 PMDragonfly Family Paint Event with KalThis is a great opportunity for the family to get together and paint. Non-alcoholic beverage only please. Kal will give 2 hours of guided instruction. For $20 you will make an 11 X 14 acrylics on canvas painting. Everyone can choose their own colors so all pictures will be different. Reserve your spot here. .Ages recommended for this class is 5 and up! JUL 16, 7:00 PMSailboat with Kal Paint 'n' SipPaint this sailboat picture with Kal. Choose your colors to make it your own. This is a paint 'n' sip event for ages 18+ only, you may bring your own alcoholic beverage. $35 includes a 16 X 20 canvas done with acrylics and all your supplies.You can also save money by buying 2 ttickets for $50 or 4 tickets for $90. Just select that item in your cart when checking out. These specials are limited and are first come, first served Please reserve your spot online. You may review our cancellation policy on their website. Food Truck Festival at Weona Join the Lookout Fire Company #1 and Lukies Fall Festival for the Slate Belt's very first Food Truck Festival starting 11:00am, July 16.
Come to Weona Park with local area food trucks from the Lehigh Valley Mobile Food Truck Alliance, and other local venders for a family fun filled afternoon! Tickets are $15 for Adults (ages 13 and older) and $10 for Children ( ages 3-12) . With each ticket purchased you will receive a $5 coupon to the purchase of food from any of the Food Trucks! Tickets are available for purchase online through eventbrite. Go to this link for tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slate-belt-mini-food-truck-festival-tickets-24241877107?aff=eac2 This fundraising event will benefit Cure SMA and the Lookout FIre Co. #1 David E Mutton Memorial Scholarship Fund! For more information email us at info@lookoutfireco.com BMCL Book Nook Sale The Blue Mountain Community Library will hold a Semi-Annual Book Nook Sale on Wed., July 13 and Thurs., July 14, from 10 am-12 pm and 6 -8 pm., Fri., July 15 and Sat., July 16 from 10 am to 12 pm. All items in the Book Nook, located on the second floor of the library, will be reduced for those two days. Items include gently used
Children and Adult Books, both hard and soft cover, Puzzles, DVDs and CDs. Please support the library by purchasing books for yourself or your favorite reader. Book Nook gift certificates are also available. The Blue Mountain Community Library is located at 216 S. Robinson Ave. in Pen Argyl, PA. 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 www.bmcl.org. Find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmclpenargyl. TGAI Ice Cream Bowl Fundraiser Purchase a beautiful hand crafted ceramic bowl, made by members of our community, and get a scoop of your favorite ice cream in it! All proceeds support our young (and not-as-young) artists. — at Emmy Lou's Ice Cream CaféJuly 17, 1-3pm.
HOG Charity Poker Run On Sunday, July 17. Ride leaves from Pocono Mountain Harley Davidson, 4300 Manor Drive, Stroudsburg. Registration 9-10, kickstands up 10:15.
Ride ends at the American Legion Pavilion, 5th Street, East Stroudsburg. Party from 1-6, Bands, food, raffles, drinks, vendors. Rain or shine. Open to the public, bikers and non-bikers. Entry/Raffle tickets $20 per person. Grand prize $2500. One $1000 winner, one $500 winner, two $250 winners, five $100 winners! This year's ride benefits EPAA, Eastern Pennsylvania Animal Alliance, www.epaaonline.com, low cost spay/neuter clinic based in Brodheadsville. For more information, visit www.PoconoHog.org. East Stroudsburg Elks Tricky Tray The Elks Club (BPOE #316) is hosting a BBQ, Tricky Tray and Clock Drawing on Sunday, July 17th. This is a nice afternoon of good food and a nice Tricky Tray. Also, there is a Clock Drawing ticket included in your admission. Grand prize is $250 and there are 7 $100 prizes that will be drawn every half hour. You do not have to be present to win.
The affair runs 1-5 and the tickets are $20. If you are interested in buying tickets call 570-236-5335 to make reservations. The Elks Lodge is located at 260 Washington St. in East Stroudsburg. It is on the right, on the one way, just before the bridge going toward Stroudsburg. 
July 16Bingo - Bangor VFW. Doors 4:30. Bingo 6:45.
Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 Bangor Public Library - Open 10-4 Bangor Yard Waste - Dump in container at Bangor Park, 8-12. Slate Belt YMCA - 8-4 Slate Belt Heritage Center - Open 12-3 CLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDARCan You Believe It?Woman Fills In Crossword Displayed as Art
NURNBERG , Germany, July 14 (UPI) -- An elderly German woman was questioned by police after filling in blank spaces on a crossword puzzle that was being displayed as a work of art at a local museum. The BBC reports that the 91-year-old woman used a ballpoint pen to write on the work of art titled "Reading-work-piece" by avant garde artist Arthur Koepcke during a senior citizens tour to Nuremberg's Neues Museum.
T he crossword puzzle-themed piece of art from 1965 features the phrase "insert words" which the woman understood as instructions. "The lady told us she had taken the notes as an invitation to complete the crossword," a police spokesman told The Telegraph. Museum Director Eva Kraus said the work, which is worth an estimated $89,000, can be restored, and that the woman was reported for insurance reasons. "We do realize that the old lady didn't mean any harm," she said. "Nevertheless, as a state museum couldn't avoid making a criminal complaint. Also for insurance reasons we had to report the incident to the police." The museum stated that it would place a sign to distinguish the piece from other works of interactive art displayed throughout the museum. Kraus also said they would inform the woman that the private collector who presented the work of art to the museum was not offended by her mistake. "We will let the lady know that the collector took the damage to the work in good humor, so she doesn't have a sleepless night," Kraus said.
Pets...Solutions for Cat Lovers in Tight Quarters
(NewsUSA) - With more and more people moving to urban areas or just looking to minimize and simplify their lives, small-space living is on the rise. This trend toward scaling back is great news for cat lovers. But sharing your small home with a cat isn't without its challenges. Here's how to make sure you and your feline friend live in harmony when space is at a premium.
Give your cat a "territory." Cats are territorial animals, just like their counterparts in the wild. Domestic cats don't need acres of grassland, but they should have a special place in your small home. Let your cat pick his or her favorite spot -- it may be a windowsill, a high perch or a dark hiding spot -- and set up a comfortable bed or blanket. Intrusions into this space, whether from humans or other pets, should be kept to a minimum. Forget about "off-limits." In a small space, your cat will need a lot of freedom to explore. Don't expect furniture, tables or even kitchen counters to be off limits. Instead, keep food, breakables and anything else you don't want your cat to get into behind closed cabinet doors and let your cat roam free. Choose a cat litter made for tight quarters. The litter box can be the trickiest part of sharing a small home with a cat. You need a litter that delivers powerful odor control and makes it easy to keep the box clean. World's Best Cat Litterharnesses the concentrated power of corn for long-lasting performance and keeps odor under control even in the tightest spaces. As a bonus for apartment dwellers who dread trash trips, this all-natural litter alternative is also flushable* and septic-safe. Cats can be the perfect pets for people living in tight quarters. It just takes a little planning and compromise to keep everyone purring and content! *The State of California encourages the disposal of cat feces in trash and discourages flushing feces in toilets or disposing of them in drains.
Travel....New Tips for Road Trips
(NewsUSA) - Sponsored News - For many, summer is about freedom on the open road. It's a carefree time, focused on fun, family and adventures.
What it's usually not is a time to realize that more time on the road can mean a higher risk of an accident. In the U.S. alone, there are 10 million car accidents every year. This doesn't mean that your vacation can't be all fun and games -- it just takes some planning ahead. When preparing for a road trip, many people make sure their vehicle is up to date on its maintenance check-up and they may know how to change a tire -- but being prepared for a road trip is much more than that. Today's drivers must follow a few new tips for successful summer travel and consumer safety, according to Gold Class, which provides industry-recognized training to collision repair shop technicians that contributes to complete, safe and quality repairs. New Road Trip Preparation Tips Solid preparation can mean more successful road trips. Here are a few tips travelers should keep in mind, since the top contributors to vehicle collisions are distracted driving, speeding and drunk driving, and these risks only increase in summer due to more road traffic, construction and new teenage drivers. * Remember that distractions go beyond your phone. While much of today's in-vehicle technology is designed to help mitigate vehicle collisions, you have to know its limitations. Don't forget that the very technology helping keep you safe in your vehicle can also be a distraction: At any given moment, approximately 660,000 people are manipulating electronic devices or using cell phones while driving. Test technology features you don't typically use before you go, and learn how to best apply new vehicle technology at MyCarDoesWhat.org. * Don't just rely on technology. Be aware of dramatic speed shifts that might alert you to changing driving conditions ahead (such as a small town, school zone or dangerous curves). This is even more important when driving in unfamiliar terrain. While navigation systems, adaptive headlights that can "see" around curves and the latest curve speed warning technology can all help, reviewing a map in advance and paying attention to road signage and conditions along the way can be a big help. * If you're drinking, know ridesharing options. A drunk driving-related accident occurs every two minutes. Besides friends, consider ridesharing options like Uber and Lyft, which are available throughout the U.S. and even in places where public transportation isn't as popular. Simply download the apps and schedule your ride beforehand. * Make an educated decision: Getting into a car accident while traveling can introduce another layer of complexity. Having to make a rushed decision about where to repair your car only adds to a stressful situation. Do your research ahead of time on www.GoldClass.com to find shops that have technicians who have received updated, model- and automaker-specific training and the knowledge to properly fix your vehicle. You can find a Gold Class shop in two ways: 1. Identify shops along your route ahead of time. 2. Gain easy access to the Gold Class Locator by putting a bookmark on www.GoldClass.com -- but keep in mind that rural areas may not always have internet connectivity, so planning ahead is the safest way to travel. Be Ready! Don't play around with your safety: Add these tips from Gold Class to your summer travel preparation checklist to be an educated consumer for your peace of mind. Remember that technology has its place while you're driving, and that if you are involved in a collision, no matter where you are (home or away) the same principles to find a trained collision repair shop apply, go to: www.GoldClass.com.
TRAFFIC ALERTS WEEK OF JULY 18(DELABOLE ROAD (WASHINGTON TWP) Between Between O.W. Road and Timberline Drive will experience delays and single lane restriction with stop signs 24 hours each day until further notice. RICHMOND ROAD (LOWER MT. BETHEL) Between Ott Drive and Miller Road will experience delays and single lane restriction 24 hours each day until further notice. VIADUCT (BANGOR) Between South Main St and Route 191 west lane closed into 2016. Follow detour. East lane (Rt 191 to S. Main) is open. GRAND CENTRAL ROAD Between Delabole Road and Mack Road will be closed to through traffic until further notice. ROUTE 512 WIND GAP TO BANGOR Repairs and Upgrades Through August possibly 24 hours per day. Beware of rough surfaces. BELFAST ROAD (BUSHKILL TWP) Between PA 191 AND Jacobsburg Road expect delays and lane restriction July 22 from 9:00am to 2:00pm. FILETOWN ROAD (BUSHKILL TWP) Between Sullivan Trail AND Jacobsburg Road expect delays and lane restriction July 20 from 9:00am to 2:00pm. HENRY ROAD (BUSHKILL TWP) Between Sullivan Trail AND Jacobsburg Rd. expect delays and lane restriction July 21 from 9:00am to 2:00pm. KESSLERSVILLE ROAD (PLAINFIELD TWP) Between Uhler Road AND PA 191 expect delays and lane restriction July 19 from 9:00am to 2:00pm. 
Free Summer Concerts
Bear Creek Day Camp
Bear Creek Day Camp will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Bangor from 9:00-3:00, August 8 -12.
The camp is a fun, week-long event at the church. The camp provides Opening and closing worship, classroom Bible study, great crafts and fun games, closing programs, and four top-notch counselors. The camp is open to children grades K-5. The cost is $50 for the first child and $25 for each additional child. Scholarships are available. FMI: Billie Bair 610-588-9126 or the church 610-588-2023. Carousel and Golf Course OpenThe National Historical Registered Carousel and Golf Course at Weona Park, Pen Argyl will be open Wednesday-Friday evenings 3 P.M.-9 P.M; Saturday and Sundays 12 Noon – 9 P.M., weather permitting. Carousel Rides are $1. A round of golf is $5 per person. Please note the first 9 holes of Weona Park Golf is handicap accessible.
Tasty Tuesdays is back at Trinity Lutheran Church! Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at Broadway and 4th Streets in Bangor, will once again offer the free bag lunch program to children, families and individuals in the Bangor community this summer. Tasty Tuesdays will begin on Tuesday, June 14 and will run until August 12. Every Tuesday the bag lunch will be available and will contain a sandwich, fresh fruit, chips, a healthy snack bar and a drink. The lunches will be available for pick up at the church between 11:30am-1pm. If you would like to register but are unable to come at that time to pick up the lunch, please let the church office know and accommodations can be made.
Please call the church office to register for the Tasty Tuesdays program at 610-588-2023. Bangor Park 2016 Summer EventsFriday Night, July 15th: Family Luau. Time and admission fees to be announced at a later date.
August 13th: End of Summer Bash at the Pool. Time and admission fees to be announced at a later date. August 20th: Pooch Plunge at Pool The last day of the pool season is one for our furry friends. Come out with man’s (or women’s) best friend and enjoy one of the last days of summer with a doggie swim day! Anyone interested in volunteering for the Park Board or any of these events can contact Debbie Smith at bangorparkboard@gmail.com or 610-751-7692 BAHS School Marching Band Uniform Fund Drive The Bangor Area High School Marching Band uniforms, which are modeled after Her Majesty’s Royal Welsh Guard, pay tribute to the heritage of Bangor, PA. After years of normal wear and tear, the uniforms must be replaced. The new uniforms will continue to use the same style.
The Slater Band Boosters have initiated a fund drive to support this effort. The Boosters will appreciate any donations, small or large, to this cause. The names of contributors will be acknowledged in concert programs during the 2016-2017 school year. Names of contributors at higher levels will be memorialized on a plaque to be displayed in the theater wing of the high school. More information is available at www.bahsbands.weebly.com. Send your tax deductible contributions to: Slater Band Boosters, Uniform Drive c/o Charlie Cole , 608 Shawnee Street, Roseto, PA 18013 Prescription Drug Take-Back Box The Slate Belt Regional Police Department has a prescription drug “Take-Back “box at their 6292 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth, Pa office (Plainfield Township Municipal Building). Contact information for the SBRPD is: 911 (Emergency), 610-759-8517 (Non-Emergency), 610-759-8523 (Fax) and 1-888-823-4978 FREE (Non-Emergency Toll Free)
Slate Belt Heritage Center Events ScheduleThursday, July 14, 7 PM - "History of the Mt. Bethel Inn" (now TK'S). -Presented by Kara Muschock.
Thursday, August 11, 7PM - "Preservation and Restoration of Gravestones" - Presented by John O'Brien who is a member of the Association of Gravestone Studies, an international group dedicated to preserving old cemeteries. Thursday, September 8, 7 PM - "History and Preservation of Greenwalk Trout Hatchery" - Presented by Jackie and Ty Bartosh. The impact of the fishing industry and its benefits on the environment will be explained. Thursday, October 13, 7 PM - "Annual Heritage Haunted Tour". Thursday, November 10, 7 PM - Veterans Program Sunday, December 11, 2 PM - Carol Alfred on German "Belznichel Santa's" Totts Gap Arts Events Schedule Intensives Week July 18 - 22; Scagliola Workshop August 5 - 8; Jazz-Art-Dance Expo & Exhibit August 7; Totts Gap Dance @ COTA September 9; Classes Begin September 12; Mural Dedication Day September 17; Annual Scholarship Dinner November 12; Community Open House December 11
Bangor High School Class of 1966 Reunion The Bangor High School Class of 1966 will hold their 50th Reunion on Saturday October 8, 2016 @ the Delaware Water Gap Country Club (Wolf Hollow). Cocktails and Class Picture will be at 6:00 PM with Buffet Dinner to follow @ 7:00 PM. The night before, on October 7, the class will attend the Bangor High School football game and sit as a group. They will then have a get together at Liberty Fire Hall after the game.
In honor of this being the 50th Reunion, the class will be the guests at this years Bangor High School Graduation and will sit as a group. Time and definite date still to be determined. The class is seeking a current address for the following classmates: Sondra Buskirk Baier, Jacqueline Williams Bartosh, Patricia Pysher Bennett, Robert Mack, Charlene Pasqualino, Linda Repsher Silvius, Linda Meixsell Yeakel, Richard Danner, Glenda Dunk, James, Folk, James LaBarre, Diana Galatioto, Donna Davidson Edwards, David Tieff, Mikael Turner, & Thomas Kittle. Please contact Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615 or 484-894-5661 with information. 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.
Heritage Center Seeks Volunteers The Slate Belt Heritage Center is looking for volunteers to assist with the "Second Phase" of its "Homefront Project". Phase !! has begun and biographies of each of the letter writers are being researched. Volunteers will meet on Mondays from 9 AM - 12 Noon. For additional information contact the center via email at SBHC@frontier.com or contact Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
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.
Clean Slate Yoga A Clean Slate is offering a 6 week Yoga Class, Tuesdays from 5-6 pm. First Come First Serve. For details call 610-452-9348.
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. July 16
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July 18TGAI Film Makers ProgramJULY 18 - 22
The Young Film Makers Program 10 AM to 4 PM. NON-MEMBER RATES - $150. MEMBER RATES - $100 TGAI and on location, to be determined. When participating in a full-day program, be sure to pack a lunch! http://tottsgap.org/summer-film-workshop. Working in teams, each student will learn to conceive, storyboard and shoot, short, dynamic films. Through the production process, using voice over and interviews, students will get hands-on experience in narrative, industrial and documentary film concepts. This is a unique opportunity to learn directly from experienced film directors, writers and editors. This year's instructor is award-winning producer/director Lois Silver. The Slate Belt Baseball Clinic The Slate Belt Baseball Clinic sponsored by the Slate Belt Baseball Association will be held July 18 – July 22 from 9:00am to Noon at the Slate Belt Little League Complex
TGAI Dance InteractiveJULY 18 - 22
Dance Intensive 2016 10 AM to 4 PM. NON-MEMBER RATES - $250. MEMBER RATES - $150. Totts Gap Arts Institute, 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013 When participating in a full-day program, be sure to pack a lunch! http://tottsgap.org/dance/adults-advanced-teens/summer-dance-intensive Learn technique, repertory, new choreography and musical theater with a professional artist in this week-long intensive study. This year's instructor is contemporary artist, John Brooks. Open to intermediate & advanced dancers. July 21
July 2290th Birthday CelebrationPlease join the friends and family of Carl S. Davis as we celebrate his 90th birthday at Weona Park, Pen Argyl, from 4 to 7 pm Friday evening, July 22, 2016. Carl was born in Bangor and graduated from Bangor High School. He and his wife, Anne, built a home and raised their family outside Pen Argyl. He was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church. Later, he and Anne moved to Florida where he still resides. Hot dogs, burgers, sides, drinks, and desserts will be provided. Please do not bring a gift. Simply come, sit, and visit with him as we celebrate this milestone in his life.
July 23Learn to Build a Keepsake Box Master craftsman Robert Blum will take participants through the process of building a wooden keepsake box from exotic woods in just three hours! Class is on Saturday, July 23, from 9:00 a.m. – noon, at Northampton Community College’s (NCC) Fowler Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem. The course title is Three Hour Box. The fee is $79. To enroll, visit the FAB Lab catalogue in the Personal Enrichment Section at www.northampton.edu/lifelearn. For answers to your questions, call 610-332-8665.
July 24Safe Haven Dog Adoption Day Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold an adoption day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, 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 SafeHaven@epix.net. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook. Boomer's Angels Dog Adoption On Sunday, July 24 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 of our 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! We provide you with everything a foster parent will need. You supply the love and a safe home until they are adopted. Be an Angel for a homeless dog! 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. July 26Forks YMCA Reptile Program Forks YMCA Education Center Summer Campers will participate in program features a variety of reptiles such as: American Boas, Pythons, African Monitor Lizards, South American Snake Neck Turtle, European Legless Lizard and more for our campers to explore, Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 9:15 am-10:45 am at Forks YMCA Education Center, 1350 Sullivan Trail Easton.
July 27Kirkridge Clam Bake A clam bake will be held 6pm, July 27 at the Kirkridge Farmhouse 2281 Fox Gap Rd. Bangor PA. Open at 6pm, dinner starts at 6:30 pm and seating outside weather permitting. Buffet style starting with caramelized onion, blue cheese and prosciutto tart. Clam bake w/ clams, corn, potatoes, sausage with old bay seasonings. Fruit kabobs in a watermelon grill, Cucumber onion salad, Broccoli slaw, Tomato green peppers and scallion salad, Salad greens with sweet corn dressing Dessert: Strawberry mousse. $40.00 per person plus tax
August 3Nature Trips Browse Beautiful Butterflies Wonderful World of Wildflowers Dress to explore! Both one-hour events (storytime and activities) will be outside (weather permitting) at the Waste Management Environmental Center at 891 Grand Central Road. Each meeting will begin at 10 AM. For more information and “Nature Adventure”! Wednesday, August 3 directions, contact the Blue Mt. Community Library manager and see posters posted in the library.
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August 6Rasley Reunion The 106th Rasley Reunion will be held August 6, 2016 at Arndt’s Church. Time is 12-4. Please bring covered dish, cake & bingo prize.
Night of Music in the Grove The band Wayward with Bangor drummer Tom Marino will provide a night of music in the grove at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bangor from 5-8pm, Saturday, August 6. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
August 7TGAI Live ConcertAUGUST 7
Totts Gap Arts Presents: MUSE A Live Concert of Music, Dance & Art, 2 PM. Admission: $5 Totts Gap Arts Institute, 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013. Join The Patrick McGee Quintet and Totts Gap Dance as they improvise in sound and space. Artists are welcome to capture the movement, dancers to dance, musicians to jam. Find your creative Muse! This event, the 4th and final in the series, will feature an exhibit by artists from the first three sessions. August 8Bear Creek Day Camp
Bear Creek Day Camp will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Bangor from 9:00-3:00, August 8 -12.
The camp is a fun, week-long event at the church. The camp provides Opening and closing worship, classroom Bible study, great crafts and fun games, closing programs, and four top-notch counselors. The camp is open to children grades K-5. The cost is $50 for the first child and $25 for each additional child. Scholarships are available. FMI: Billie Bair 610-588-9126 or the church 610-566-2023. August 9Reading Heroes Party Reading Heroes Party on August 9 at 5:30 PM-7:00 PM at the Beehive-197 Pennsylvania Ave. Bangor. Come and celebrate all of the reading done this summer! Dazzle in a photo op by DeLorenzo Photography, dance to live music with 2+1 Math Rocks, and enjoy refreshments.
August 16Acoustic Guitar Building at NCCParticipants in the course Acoustic Guitar Building - the Basics will learn how to make a fine stringed instrument, a Martin 1-18 reproduction 1928 guitar, at Northampton Community College’s (NCC) Fab Lab in the Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, August 16 through August 27, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Students will construct the guitar from machined parts, while crafting the finer details, such as bringing out a robust tone and applying the finish by hand. The course is a good foundation for the beginning stringed-instrument maker. The course includes all needed materials except for the finish. The fee is $1,275. For more information, call 610-332-8665. To register visit www.northampton.edu/lifelearn. Coming in August: DiscoverE programs August 16-19, 9:00 AM to 12 noon
Penn’s Adventurers (ages 9-12)* “Jacobsburg Past & Present” Have you ever wondered what the early settlers of the Lehigh Valley did for fun? Join us for a week filled with all sorts of fun recreational activities from the past and present. We’ll play Frisbee golf, practice archery skills, go geocaching and much more! Outdoor Explorers (ages 6-8)* “Creek Critters” Have you ever looked for birds and other animals that live along a creek? Have you ever collected insects and crayfish in a creek? Join us for a week of getting wet and having fun exploring the Bushkill! *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. August 19Used Book Sale The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church is holding a "Used Book Sale" on Friday, August 19th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Remaining books will be $5.00 per bagful on Monday, August 22nd from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be books for children and adults, all at bargain prices. Baked goods will also be for sale on Friday and Saturday. Donations will be accepted from August 8th-August 16th. To donate, call Lisa at 610-588-8881. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more info., visit www.ebumc.org.
September 9TGAI DanceSEPTEMBER 9
Totts Gap Dance at COTA, 7 PM, $10 Admission. Presbyterian Church of the Mountain, Main Street & Church Lane, Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327. The COTA festival begins on Friday night at the Dutot Museum at 6:00 PM with a musically themed art show and reception, followed by theater, dance, poetry and classical music at the Presbyterian Church of the Mountain from 7:00 - 9:30 PM . Totts Gap Dance shares their talent with a performance during this annual show. September 23Bethlehem Celtic Fest 2016BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, — The Celtic Cultural Alliance (CCA) will reach its 29th year of presenting the largest free Highland Games and Celtic festival in North America during the weekend of September 23rd through the 30th. This year brings back old Celtic Classic favorites such as Timlin & Kane, Seven Nations and the Glengarry Bhoys as well as new features like Low Lily, Moxie Strings, Barrule & Calan. From bagpipes to bodrahns, fiddles to whistles, Bethlehem will be filled with foot stomping Celtic music all weekend.
A wide variety of Scottish, Welsh and Irish bands and genres will take stage this September. The complete performer line up can be found at www.celticfest.org/entertainment Celtic Classic 2016 will also honor its traditional festival features. In addition to the U.S. National Highland Games Championship come an assortment of food styles and beverages, Celtic retail merchants, competitions and dance. Celtic Classic runs from Friday, September 23rd through Sunday, September 25th in downtown historic Bethlehem. For more information, directions, volunteering opportunities and the weekend’s schedule, log on to www.celticfest.org. For up-to-the-minute information and updates, follow Celtic Classic on Twitter (@CelticClassic) and friend them on Facebook (facebook.com/CelticClassic). For more information on the Parade of Shamrocks and other Celtic Cultural Alliance events, visit the organization’s website at www.celticfest.org. September 24Washington Township School Reunion Former students of the old Washington Township School will hold its second annual reunion on Saturday afternoon September 24th, 2016. More information will be available later. Tell all your fellow classmates or friends that may have gone to WTS about the reunion and the date.
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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. July EventsPool Tables available every morning and Tuesday and
Thursday afternoons, Morning Stretch 9:15 A.M. Monday through Friday Walking Club, 9:30 A, Monday, Wednesday and Friday Crafts,9:00 A.M., Tuesdays Zumba Gold, 10:00 A.M. Tuesdays, and 1:15 P.M.. Fridays Brush Away with Senior Artists, 9:00-11:00 A.M. Wednesdays Exercise with Darla, 10:00-11:00 A.M., Wednesdays Bean Bags 9:30 A.M., Thursdays, DOG DAYS OF SUMMER ALL DAY CELEBRATION Bean Bags, Beach Ball Toss, Casting Contest MUSIC WITH JIM HUMMELL, Friday, July 8 MUSIC WITH RANDY SIMPSON Tuesday, July 19, 12:00-1:00 Baseball, Friday, July, 22, 10:00 A.M. SAMSON BUS TRIP (Lancaster,P.A.) Thursday, July 28 (call for information) 
Pen Argyl - July 2016
MTD: 1.64 YTD: 24.15 Normal: 4.84
Blue Mt. Community Library
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