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 17TODAY - Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 90. Light southwest wind increasing to 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. TONIGHT - Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. 
Fun At The Luau.....
Lots of family fun was held at the Family Luau held at Bangor Park Pool Friday night. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) (Another photo below) Sbtt Photo Mandy Heard
St. Luke’s Names Physicians to Monroe LeadershipBethlehem, PA (7/13/2016) – St. Luke’s University Health Network proudly announces the appointment of three outstanding physicians as the top three clinical leaders at its Monroe Campus, the Network’s seventh and newest hospital located in Bartonsville.
Dr. Peter Favini has been named President of the Medical Staff and Chief of Emergency Medicine, and will continue to serve as the Vice Chair for St. Luke’s Network Emergency Services. Additionally, Dr. Jamie Thomas has been named Vice President of Medical Affairs, and Dr. Douglas Degler has been named Chief of Medicine. Dr. Favini graduated from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, and completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Pennsylvania. He began his career at the Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune, N.J. before heading to Monroe County as the Medical Director for the Emergency Department at the Pocono Medical Center in 1988 until joining St. Luke’s at the Anderson Campus in 2013. A native of Scranton in neighboring Lackawanna County, Dr. Favini served the Monroe County area for 25 years, personally taking care of approximately 150,000 patients during that time. He has lived in Monroe County since 1988. Dr. Favini was drawn to emergency medicine because it was a new field when he was going through his training in the 1980s. He felt the necessity at that time for doctors in the Emergency Room to be properly trained and prepared to deal with critical emergencies as well as other patients presenting with acute problems. Jamie Thomas, DO received her undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona and earned her medical degree from Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency in Diagnostic Radiology at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, Ill, and a fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology at the University of Chicago. Interventional radiology appealed to her as an interesting, technology-driven field that provides less down time and less risk for patients. Dr. Thomas said it allows her to see patients and participate in their care while doing minimally invasive procedures. She began her practice at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia in 2005, and joined St. Luke’s University Health Network in 2007. Douglas Degler, MD, after graduating from Georgetown University School of Medicine, Dr. Degler completed his residency at Madigan Army Medical Center, Fort Lewis in Tacoma, Washington. While serving as a doctor in the U.S. Army, he was stationed first at Fort Lewis, and then at Fort Bragg, N.C., which holds the largest population of any military base in the world. He joined St. Luke’s after fulfilling his military obligation in 2002, serving as an internist, Regional Medical Director and staff physician. He is board certified in Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine as well Internal Medicine. “The most important things to me are providing high quality compassionate care to my patients and the patients in the community,” he said. “I want to see the Network do the same. I am honored and excited to be a part of St. Luke’s Monroe Campus as we build a team of top quality physicians and staff working together to provide the best possible care to this community. A native of Berks County, Dr. Degler said he is motivated to form personal relationships with his patients to develop strong doctor-patient bonds. 
Emily Ohland of Frontier (Bangor) and teammates defeated Dream Elite of East Stroudsburg 19-9 in a girls youth summer league game played at Bangor Park Saturday morning. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) (Another photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Mandy Heard
Safe 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. Full Buck Moon Celebration Columcille will begin gathering for the 'Full Buck Moon' in the circle of stones at 7:30pm on Tuesday, July 19th with the Celebration beginning at 8:00pm. The Gathering is open to all who feel called to participate in welcoming and honoring Grandmother Moon and her healing energies. If weather is a problem you will gather in the Chapel.
Columcille welcome all who wish to bring their drums, flutes and other musical instruments. Please bring any poem, song, chant or story you would like to share as well as your crystals, gems, etc. for cleansing by the Full Moon energies. Of course, this will be followed by a sharing of 'Tea and Treats' - bring your favorite treat! Columcille looks forward to celebrating with you. No need to RSVP - your presence is all that is required. 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. 
Jennifer Reese and Tina Courtright take care of the raffle stand at the Food Truck Festival held at Weona Park Saturday. (New photo below) (Another photo below) Sbtt Photo Mandy Heard
Forks 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.
Learn 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.
The Holland sisters work together during their 19-9 win over Dream Elite of East Stroudsburg in a girls youth summer league game played at Bangor Park Saturday morning. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Mandy Heard
Weona Park Yoga Yoga at the Community Center- Mondays and Thursdays, 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. $10 per session.
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. 
(L-R) Brandon Dayton, Calais Lovett, Sam Lovett wait at the slide at the Family Luau held at Bangor Park Pool Friday night. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Mandy Heard
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.
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
Chick n Cone of Bangor was part of the Food Truck Festival held at Weona Park Saturday. (New photo below) Sbtt Photo Mandy Heard
TGAI 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. 
July 18Connections for Women - Hopespring, Market St., Bangor 6-8:30pm
Bingo - Kunkletown Fire Co. Progressive Jackpot. 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 Plainfield Township Planning Commission - Municipal Building, 7:00 pm. Bangor School Board Work Session - Slater Conference Room , 7:30 Lower Mount Bethel Supervisors - Meets Centerfield Building - 7pm Upper Mount Bethel Supervisors - Meets 7:00pm Write Night - Collaborative writer's group. Nazareth Center for the Arts, 7-9pm Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm CLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDARCan You Believe It?Man Tries to Put Out Olympic Flame
RIO DE JANEIRO, (UPI) -- A man armed with a fire extinguisher attempted to put out the Olympic flame, the second time someone tried to douse the flame on its trip to the 2016 Summer Games.
Video shows a man running from the crowd as the torch bearers passed through Joinville and attempting unsuccessfully to spray the flame with a fire extinguisher before being apprehended by security. According to Fox Sports, the man's motivations were unknown but he was arrested for attempting to put out the flame symbolizing the spirit of the competition at the games. A similar filed attempt at extinguishing the Olympic flame was made in June when a 27-year-old man acting on a dare flung a bucket of water at the torch, but missed and doused security guards.
Health...Don't Put Off That Hearing Test
(BPT) - Of all the life hacks for better living, taking care of your hearing is among the smartest - and it yields an incredible ROI. In short, getting a hearing test is worth it. No matter what your age, untreated hearing loss can take its toll. The catch is, hearing loss is stealthy. It's usually hard to notice at first. In fact, it tends to come on so gradually that it tricks you into oblivion. Then it robs you of more than you realize, sooner than you realize.
From pilfering away at your relationships and quality of life, to putting you at risk for other health conditions, untreated hearing loss is a silent thief. And don't think for a minute that you're too young to think about hearing loss - you're not. It's a noisy world. You're part of it. And the numbers show that hearing loss is becoming more common among younger adults - in their 20s and 30s. So make sure you value your hearing. It's a treasure worth keeping. To give you an extra push, here are eight reasons why you should get a hearing test today. 1. It may help your pocketbook. Research shows that middle-aged people with hearing loss have about a third more in health care payments than those without hearing loss. A study by the Better Hearing Institute (BHI) shows that using hearing aids reduces the risk of income loss by 90 to 100 percent for those with milder hearing loss, and from 65 to 77 percent for those with severe to moderate hearing loss. People with untreated hearing loss lost as much as $30,000 in income annually, the study found. 2. Your mind may benefit. Research shows a link between hearing loss and dementia, leading experts to believe that interventions, like hearing aids, could potentially delay or prevent dementia. Certainly, notable researchers believe that addressing hearing loss may at least help protect cognitive function. 3. It could boost your job performance. Most hearing aid users in the workforce say it has helped their performance on the job. That's right. Getting a hearing test could benefit all those employees (a whopping 30 percent) who suspect they have hearing loss but haven't sought treatment. 4. Life's challenges may not seem so intimidating. Research shows people with hearing loss who use hearing aids are more likely to tackle problems actively. Apparently, hearing your best brings greater confidence. 5. Your zest for life might get zestier. Most people who use hearing aids say it has a positive effect on their relationships. They're more likely to have a strong social network, be optimistic, feel engaged in life, and even get more pleasure in doing things. 6. It could protect you against the blues. Hearing loss is linked to a greater risk of depression in adults, especially 18 to 69-year-olds. But studies also show that treating hearing loss can boost quality of life. BHI research shows that people with hearing loss who use hearing aids are less likely to feel down, depressed or hopeless. 7. You'll probably be more likely to get the drift. Most people who use hearing aids say it helps their overall ability to communicate effectively in most situations. The majority who bought their hearing aids within the past five years say they're pleased with their ability to hear in the workplace, at home with family members, in conversations in small and large groups, when watching TV with others, in lecture halls, theaters or concert halls, when riding in a car, and even when trying to follow conversations in the presence of noise. 8. Your heart and health may benefit. Cardiovascular and hearing health are linked. Some experts say the inner ear is so sensitive to blood flow that it's possible that abnormalities in the cardiovascular system could be noted here earlier than in other less sensitive parts of the body. But it isn't just about your heart. Hearing loss may signal or exacerbate other health conditions as well, including depression, sleep apnea, cognitive decline, and the risk of falling and hospitalization. So do it for your health. Do it for your happiness. Get a hearing test. To take a free, quick, and confidential online hearing check to help determine if you need a comprehensive hearing test by a hearing health care professional, visit www.BetterHearing.org.
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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.
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
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Pen Argyl Summer Sounds
All 6-8pm at Weona Rain or shine July 31 - Elvis August 14 - Desire |
Wind Gap Summer Sounds
All start at 6pm at the park July 24 Desire ~ Oldies of the 50’s-70's August 7 Crazy Hearts ~ Country Music August 21 Tower Suite ~ Jazz, Pop, R&B & Standards |
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.
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 Open
The 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.
Please call the church office to register for the Tasty Tuesdays program at 610-588-2023.
Bangor Park 2016 Summer Events
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
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
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 Schedule
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"
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.
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.
Your donations may be tax deductible.
Visit slateralums.com for more information.
July 18
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. TGAI 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. |
July 20
Law Enforcement Vigil
A Law Enforcement Vigil will be held Wednesday, July 20 at 7 PM - 8 PM at the Washington Township Police Department 1021 Washington Blvd, Bangor.
In the wake of the recent tragic attacks on our country's Law Enforcement, please join us for an impromptu prayer vigil for the fallen Dallas police officers, as well as our local law enforcement.
Our country has become more divided than it has been in many years. Many of us are angry, frustrated, or deeply saddened by the recent attacks, which leaves us feeling hopeless.
NOW is the time to come together as a community and show your support for the men and women who have the courage to put their lives on the line everyday for us.. They sacrifice time that should be spent with family, so that we can enjoy our families.
This community is one of the most caring, supportive, and engaged places, so please stand in support of our Law Enforcement Officers!
All law enforcement from surrounding departments and their families, first responders, and the residents of this awesome Slate Belt community are welcome!
If you have any special intention you would like to share, please do. If praying isn't your thing, that's okay too! Stand in unity with us.
In the wake of the recent tragic attacks on our country's Law Enforcement, please join us for an impromptu prayer vigil for the fallen Dallas police officers, as well as our local law enforcement.
Our country has become more divided than it has been in many years. Many of us are angry, frustrated, or deeply saddened by the recent attacks, which leaves us feeling hopeless.
NOW is the time to come together as a community and show your support for the men and women who have the courage to put their lives on the line everyday for us.. They sacrifice time that should be spent with family, so that we can enjoy our families.
This community is one of the most caring, supportive, and engaged places, so please stand in support of our Law Enforcement Officers!
All law enforcement from surrounding departments and their families, first responders, and the residents of this awesome Slate Belt community are welcome!
If you have any special intention you would like to share, please do. If praying isn't your thing, that's okay too! Stand in unity with us.
Sip and Paint at Dansbury Depot
Sip and Paint a picture of the Historic Dansbury Depot Wed., July 20 from 6:30-8:30. $35.00 includes all materials.
Come and paint a picture of the Historic Dansbury Depot at the Dansbury Depot with Jim Smeltz.
Included are some light snacks and a glass of wine to allow you to Sip and Paint.
For tickets/reservations email scole@ptd.net
Come and paint a picture of the Historic Dansbury Depot at the Dansbury Depot with Jim Smeltz.
Included are some light snacks and a glass of wine to allow you to Sip and Paint.
For tickets/reservations email scole@ptd.net
July 21
Lehigh Valley Horse CouncilLehigh Valley Horse Council meeting will be held 7:00pm, Thursday, July 21 at Northampton County 4-H Center, 777 Bushkill Center Road, Nazareth, PA Topic: Gaited Breeds. FMI: 610-704-4130, 610-837-7294
Young at Heart Picnic The Slate Belt Young at Heart Club will be having their annual picnic on Thursday, July 21st, at 12:00 noon. This club is open to all senior citizens from the area. Also, the club is sponsoring a trip to Sight & Sound to see Sampson on Monday, October 10, 2016, so please mark your calendars. For more information, please call Mary Lou DeRea-Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630,"
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July 22
90th Birthday Celebration
Please 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 23
Learn 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 24
Safe 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.
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.
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 26
Forks 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 27
Kirkridge 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 2
Bangor National Night Out
Bangor Borough National Night Out will be held Tuesday, August 2nd, 5:30pm - 8:00pm at the Beehive, 197 Pennsylvania Ave, Bangor.
National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness and strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships.
All Bangor residents are invited to bring their families and be a part of the celebration and enjoy live music, food, ice cream, face painting, and demonstrations. Community participants include Dinky's, Merchant's Bank, Len Mooney, ADT, Frontier, A Clean Slate, Bangor Elks, Bangor K9 unit, Vee Arnis Jitsu, Bloom Creative Studio, fire departments, block watch, and many more!
Activities will be both inside and out, rain or shine. This event is sponsored by the Bangor Borough, Bangor Police Department, Fire Companies and the Bangor Block Watch.
National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness and strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships.
All Bangor residents are invited to bring their families and be a part of the celebration and enjoy live music, food, ice cream, face painting, and demonstrations. Community participants include Dinky's, Merchant's Bank, Len Mooney, ADT, Frontier, A Clean Slate, Bangor Elks, Bangor K9 unit, Vee Arnis Jitsu, Bloom Creative Studio, fire departments, block watch, and many more!
Activities will be both inside and out, rain or shine. This event is sponsored by the Bangor Borough, Bangor Police Department, Fire Companies and the Bangor Block Watch.
August 3
Master Guitar Builder Info Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold a free information session about its luthier guitar certification program on Wednesday, August 3, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at its Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street. A luthier is a certified craftsperson who builds or repairs stringed instruments.
The NCC Luthier certification curriculum includes Old World craftsmanship and modern manufacturing. For more information visit the Fab Lab section of www.northampton.edu/lifelearn or call 610-332-8665. Nature 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.
Library's Night at Wendy's The Blue Mountain Community Library will be holding a “Library Night at Wendy’s” Fundraiser on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Wendy’s Restaurant, route 512, Wind Gap, PA will generously donate a portion of all sales that night to the Library in Pen Argyl. The fundraiser will include dine-in, take-out and drive-through orders. Please consider supporting the Blue Mountain Community Library by purchasing a meal from Wendy’s. The money will be used to purchase new books and to meet the many expenses associated with maintaining the building. Membership to the library is free to all residents of the Pen Argyl School District and non-residents may join for a small yearly fee.
The Library will begin a food collection for the Salvation Army Food Bank in Pen Argyl on August 1 and continue through September 15. Please drop off non-perishable items at the library, located at 216 S. Robinson Ave. in Pen Argyl. Call Lisa at 610-863-3029 for information or visit the website at www.bmcl.org. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmclpenargyl. |
August 5
Hinkle Family Gospel Concert A gospel concert featuring The Hinkle Family from Texas will be hosted by Mount Eaton Church in Saylorsburg, PA on Friday, August 5, 2016. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be available at 6:30 PM, followed by an outdoor concert at 7:00. Bring your lawn chair! There is no charge; an offering will be taken for the group.
Directions to the church may be found at mounteatonchurch.org. For more information, please contact the church office at 570-992-7050 or office@mounteatonchurch.org. About Mount Eaton Church: Mount Eaton is a non-denominational church serving the west end of Monroe County, Pennsylvania since 1884. Mount Eaton Church holds worship on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings and offers a variety of programs for family members of all ages. TGAI WorkshopScagliola Workshop Through August 8, 10 AM to 4 PM, $1200. Totts Gap Arts Institute, 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013 http://tottsgap.org/art/workshops-intensives/scagliola Learn the materials, formulas and processes necessary to create this masterful imitation of marble. Gain a better understanding of this secretive 16th c. technique, from the initial mix to final waxing.. Take a 2nd session to learn the essentials of inlay, creating both geometric and free-form designs on panels prepared in the first session. Accommodations available locally for out-of-state participants.
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August 6
Rasley 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.
Quiet Valley’s Heritage Craft Day
Stroudsburg (PA) – Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will feature the 10th annual Heritage Craft Day on Saturday, August 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Heritage Craft persons will demonstrate traditional craft skills of the 1800s throughout the day. There will be hands-on opportunities for visitors who wish to try out some of these crafts for themselves.
Demonstrations such as spinning, weaving, wheat weaving, bobbin lace, horn work, pottery and blacksmithing will take place. The purpose of Heritage Craft Day is to provide a greater awareness of these historic folk crafts that were essential to everyday living in previous generations. This is a wonderful chance for individuals, families and children to explore the exciting world of traditional crafts. The crafters are under tents in case of rain. The schedule is subject to change.
A presentation of traditional toys and games will take place and visitors will be able to try out various samples for some old fashion fun. A children’s area will offer the younger set an opportunity to craft a simple toy or rag doll for themselves. Bonnie Scott, our master puppeteer, will teach children puppet making.
Heritage Craft Day, a part of Quiet Valley’s summer “Art from the Heart” series, is supported by a Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts Project Stream grant.
Heritage Craft Day is included in the regular admission price of $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children ages 3 – 12 and children two and under are free. Farm tours are available throughout the day on Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm. The bake oven will be in operation. There will also be wagon rides for a small fee, weather permitting.
Farm and event are open rain or shine. Arrive by 2:15 to see all parts of the farm tour
Demonstrations such as spinning, weaving, wheat weaving, bobbin lace, horn work, pottery and blacksmithing will take place. The purpose of Heritage Craft Day is to provide a greater awareness of these historic folk crafts that were essential to everyday living in previous generations. This is a wonderful chance for individuals, families and children to explore the exciting world of traditional crafts. The crafters are under tents in case of rain. The schedule is subject to change.
A presentation of traditional toys and games will take place and visitors will be able to try out various samples for some old fashion fun. A children’s area will offer the younger set an opportunity to craft a simple toy or rag doll for themselves. Bonnie Scott, our master puppeteer, will teach children puppet making.
Heritage Craft Day, a part of Quiet Valley’s summer “Art from the Heart” series, is supported by a Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts Project Stream grant.
Heritage Craft Day is included in the regular admission price of $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children ages 3 – 12 and children two and under are free. Farm tours are available throughout the day on Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm. The bake oven will be in operation. There will also be wagon rides for a small fee, weather permitting.
Farm and event are open rain or shine. Arrive by 2:15 to see all parts of the farm tour
August 7
TGAI Live Concert
AUGUST 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.
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 8
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 610-566-2023.
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 9
Reading 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 16
Acoustic Guitar Building at NCC
Participants 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.
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.
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 19
Used 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 9
TGAI Dance
SEPTEMBER 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.
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 23
Bethlehem Celtic Fest 2016
BETHLEHEM, 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.
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 24
Washington 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.
Slate Belt Senior Center
Slate Belt Senior Center
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
700 American Bangor Road
Bangor, ph 610-588-1224
Hours: 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
700 American Bangor Road
Bangor, ph 610-588-1224
Hours: 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
July Events
Pool 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)
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)
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Blue Mt. Community Library
New Books
Adult Fiction:
A Lowcountry Wedding, Mary Alice Monroe
Saving Abby, Steena Holmes
A Place for Us, Harriet Evans
The Wedding Sisters, Jamie Brenner
Three-Martini Lunch, Suzanne Rindell
Don't You Cry, Mary Kubica
Eveybody's Fool, Richard Russo
Everyone Brave Is Forgiven, Chris Cleave
And After the Fire, Lauren Belfer
After You, Jojo Moyes
Redemption Road, John Hart
The Secrets of Flight, Maggie Leffler
End of Watch, Stephen King
Here's to Us, Elin Hilderbrand
When I'm Gone, Emily Bleeker
Adult Large Print:
Boar Island, Nevada Barr
Flight Patterns, Karen White
Titans, Leila Meacham
The Cavendon Luck, Barbara Taylor Bradford
All Summer Long, Dorothea Benton Frank
Blood Flag, Steve Martini
Wilde Lake, Laura Lippman
Adult Non-fiction:
The Bridge Ladies, Betsy Lerner
For the Glory, Duncan Hamilton
A Lowcountry Wedding, Mary Alice Monroe
Saving Abby, Steena Holmes
A Place for Us, Harriet Evans
The Wedding Sisters, Jamie Brenner
Three-Martini Lunch, Suzanne Rindell
Don't You Cry, Mary Kubica
Eveybody's Fool, Richard Russo
Everyone Brave Is Forgiven, Chris Cleave
And After the Fire, Lauren Belfer
After You, Jojo Moyes
Redemption Road, John Hart
The Secrets of Flight, Maggie Leffler
End of Watch, Stephen King
Here's to Us, Elin Hilderbrand
When I'm Gone, Emily Bleeker
Adult Large Print:
Boar Island, Nevada Barr
Flight Patterns, Karen White
Titans, Leila Meacham
The Cavendon Luck, Barbara Taylor Bradford
All Summer Long, Dorothea Benton Frank
Blood Flag, Steve Martini
Wilde Lake, Laura Lippman
Adult Non-fiction:
The Bridge Ladies, Betsy Lerner
For the Glory, Duncan Hamilton
Bangor Public Library
New Books
Adult Fiction
The Weekender by Mary Kay Andrews
Duty and Honor by Grant Blackwood
Between Heaven and Texas
A Thread of Truth
Ties That Bind by Marie Bostwick
Field of Graves by J.T. Ellison
The Pursuit by Janet Evanovich
End of Watch by Stephen King
Chasing Sunsets by Karen Kingsbury
Two Is by the Sea by Jacquelyn Mitchard
Defender by Diana Palmer
The Island House by Nancy Thayer
Journey to Minich
Birds of a Feather
An Incomplete Revenge by Jacqueline Winspear.
Adult non Fiction
A Full Life by Jimmy Carter
Strong Mothers, Strong Sons by Margaret Meeker
Bittersweet by Shauna Niequist.
Young Adult Fiction
The Isle of the Lost
Return to the Isle of the Lost by Melissa De La Cruz
Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton
The Extra Yard by Mike Lupica
Stars above by Marissa Meyer
Drama by Raina Telgemeier
Blue Screen by Dan Wells
The Infinite Sea
The Last Star by Richard Yancey.
Junior Fiction
Beyond the Kingdoms
A Grimm Warning
The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer
The Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan.
Easy Reader Fiction
The Thank You Book
Waiting Is Not Easy
We Are in a Book by Mo Williams.
Easy Fiction
Wiggle by Doreen Cronin
Number One Sam by Greg Pizzoli
Little Blue Truck Leads the Way
Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle
The Crown on Our Head
You’re Here for a Reason by Nancy Tillman.
Dvds
Zootopia.
The Weekender by Mary Kay Andrews
Duty and Honor by Grant Blackwood
Between Heaven and Texas
A Thread of Truth
Ties That Bind by Marie Bostwick
Field of Graves by J.T. Ellison
The Pursuit by Janet Evanovich
End of Watch by Stephen King
Chasing Sunsets by Karen Kingsbury
Two Is by the Sea by Jacquelyn Mitchard
Defender by Diana Palmer
The Island House by Nancy Thayer
Journey to Minich
Birds of a Feather
An Incomplete Revenge by Jacqueline Winspear.
Adult non Fiction
A Full Life by Jimmy Carter
Strong Mothers, Strong Sons by Margaret Meeker
Bittersweet by Shauna Niequist.
Young Adult Fiction
The Isle of the Lost
Return to the Isle of the Lost by Melissa De La Cruz
Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton
The Extra Yard by Mike Lupica
Stars above by Marissa Meyer
Drama by Raina Telgemeier
Blue Screen by Dan Wells
The Infinite Sea
The Last Star by Richard Yancey.
Junior Fiction
Beyond the Kingdoms
A Grimm Warning
The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer
The Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan.
Easy Reader Fiction
The Thank You Book
Waiting Is Not Easy
We Are in a Book by Mo Williams.
Easy Fiction
Wiggle by Doreen Cronin
Number One Sam by Greg Pizzoli
Little Blue Truck Leads the Way
Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle
The Crown on Our Head
You’re Here for a Reason by Nancy Tillman.
Dvds
Zootopia.