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SLATE BELT WEATHER JULY 24TODAY - Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. TONIGHT - A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. 
EXCESSIVE HEAT SATURDAY - MONDAY Excessive heat watch now in effect from Saturday morning through Monday afternoon. Highs on Saturday are forecast to be in the middle and upper 90s. Highs on Sunday are expected to be in the low and middle 90s. Highs on Monday are expected to be in the middle and upper 90s. Overnight lows should favor the 70s. Maximum heat index values are forecast around 100 Saturday afternoon. Presently, they are forecast to be near the actual air temperatures on Sunday afternoon with lower humidity values expected. Maximum heat index values are forecast around 100 to 105 Monday afternoon. The potential for heat related health issues will be high - especially for the elderly and for those already in poor health. Drink plenty of water. Stay out of the sun and move to cooler environment. Keep pets cool and hydrated. ALLERGY ALERT High amounts of weed pollen are expected today through Sunday and very high amounts Monday. Haley Burns Reception Today
Paintings and Drawings by Haley Burns, a Pen Argyl High School and Seton Hill University graduate are currently being featured at the Nazareth Center for the Arts. Gallery Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 12-2pm, or by appt (610-614-0404). A reception is planned for today, July 24 at 2 PM - 4 PM at the Nazareth Center for the Arts.
Jenny Ruiz, Melissa Ruiz, Bill Ruiz, and Nathan Wright came to show support at the Fallen Officer Vigil held at Washington Township Municipal Building Wednesday night. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley
State Educational Opportunities
Legislation has been signed into law to enhance educational opportunities for Pennsylvania families by expanding two innovative tax credit programs.
The Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program provides tax credits to businesses which make contributions to organizations offering scholarships to children in kindergarten through grade 12, educational improvement organizations providing funding for innovative educational programs in public schools, and pre-kindergarten scholarship organizations offering scholarships to children in pre-K programs. A similar program, the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC), provides tax credits to businesses which make contributions to opportunity scholarship organizations offering scholarships to low-income families with children in K-12 who reside within the attendance boundaries of “low-achieving schools” (those schools in the lowest 15 percent of their designation as an elementary or secondary school). Act 86, formerly House Bill 1606, increases the amount of tax credits available in the EITC program by $25 million, providing a total of $175 million in both the EITC and OSTC programs. - Rep. Marcia Hahn 
The New Approach works on a rountine during a rehearsal for their upcoming show August 5,6,7. (See details in ad above) PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Ice Cream Social Don't forget about the Ice Cream Social on Sunday evening at Grace UMC, Pen Argyl. They have lots of ice cream, Homemade strawberry and chocolate sauce, there will be games - quoits, corn hole and ladder golf! Come join them 6-8 PM on Sunday, July 24.
The Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders conducted a cheering camp at East Bangor Park Tuesday night for the Bangor Youth Football Cheerleaders. PHOTO GALLERY (Another photo below) Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley
Fifth Annual St. Roch's Mass Former parishioners and friends of the closed St. Roch’s Catholic Church, Second Street, West Bangor will participate in the celebration of the Fifth Annual Mass on Saturday, August 13, at 11:00 a.m. The Reverend Monsignor Vincent P. York, Pastor of St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Parish, will be the celebrant.
The Diocese of Allentown has granted permission to hold the Annual Mass in August each year since 2012. The liturgy and music for the August 13 Mass will include readings and hymns in honor of St. Roch, the Patron Saint. Attendees will also participate in reading the Prayer to St. Roch. 
A group of community members gather to show support at the Fallen Officer Vigil held at Washington Township Municipal Building Wednesday night. PHOTO GALLERY (Another photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley
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. 
The Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders conducted a cheering camp at East Bangor Park Tuesday night for the Bangor Youth Football Cheerleaders. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley
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. 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. 
July 24Bingo - Immaculate Conception. Doors 11:00am, Bingo 1:00pm
Bingo - Bangor VFW. Doors 4:30. Bingo 6:45. Fellowship Dinner - First UMC Bangor, 12:30-1:30. Slate Belt Heritage Center - Open 12-3. Slate Belt YMCA - 10-2 CLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDARCan You Believe It?Water Flows Upward?????
BOULDER CITY, -- A visitor to the Hoover Dam in Nevada performed an amateur science experiment by dumping out a water bottle and watching the water flow upward.
The video, posted to Instagram by user @leslieh138, shows the woman standing atop the Hoover Dam and dumping a water bottle over the side of the structure. The water from the bottle flies upward instead of dumping out toward the ground. The woman said the wind hitting the bottom of the dam caused a strong enough updraft to prevent the water from falling.
Real Estate...Upgrades for Selling Your House
NewsUSA) - Is it finally time to sell your house?
That's the question on homeowners' minds as house prices just posted their largest annual gain since 2005 -- congrats to those no longer "underwater" on their mortgages -- even as interest rates remain tantalizingly low. But here's the catch: Those same higher prices can make buyers as choosy as a Michelin restaurant reviewer. "A house with a $1,600 mortgage payment last year now has a $2,000 mortgage payment," one broker told the Wall Street Journal. "Buyers are saying, 'I better like it.'" To increase your home's "like" quotient, read on to see which upgrades are worth making and which aren't. Worth It: A new front door. Strictly in terms of return on investment, a steel one topped the list of Remodeling magazine's annual Cost vs. Value Report for 2014 -- recouping 96.6 percent of the average price. But a fresh coat of paint can work wonders, too. Not Worth It: A home-office remodel. We know what you're thinking: With so many more people working from home, wouldn't it be brilliant to rewire the space for electronic equipment, say, and install commercial-grade carpeting? Not really. The magazine gave it the lowest return on investment (48.9 percent), and the guy who oversaw the study says, "Home offices don't sell houses." Worth It: A back-up power generator. It's the biggest gainer in the study, jumping 28 percent over last year, and plays especially well in areas brutalized by storms. Not Worth It: Major bathroom work. "You could install the most spectacular jetted tub, and it still might not suit a buyer," says Patsy O'Neill, a sales associate with Sotheby's in Montclair, NJ. "Meanwhile, you'd have spent tens of thousands of dollars." That explains why it made Bankrate.com's list of "6 Worst Home Fixes for the Money" and why you should stick to things like re-grouting the shower. Worth It: Roofing replacement. There's a reason this ultimate "curb appeal" enhancer consistently makes Remodeling's list and is up 11.2 percent over even last year: A roof is the first thing prospective buyers notice even before exiting their cars, and you can kiss that sale good-bye if yours looks like it's been through hell. "It's a huge turn-off," says O'Neill, "and makes buyers predisposed to find even more things they don't like." For the look of luxury at very affordable prices, check out the Value Collection Lifetime Designer Shingles from GAF (www.gaf.com), North America's largest roofing manufacturer. Not Worth It: Major kitchen renovations. Again, the key word is "major," and again it's a "taste" issue.
Travel...Wellness Travel Is on the Rise
(NewsUSA) - Sponsored News - Studies show that a yearly vacation is invaluable for health, with benefits varying from lower stress levels to cardiovascular improvements. Adding to these benefits, many travelers are now combining traditional vacations with wellness-geared getaways.
A panel of experts at the annual International Travel Mart in Cannes, France, predicted that, by 2040, 90 percent of luxury tourism will include some aspect of health and wellness. The global market size of the wellness tourism industry is growing rapidly -- faster than travel in general -- and is predicted to account for $678.5 billion by 2017, compared with $438.6 billion in 2012, according to Statistica Inc. Much of this growth can be attributed to the maturation of the baby boomer generation, which is more health-conscious than preceding generations. These travelers look for a vacation that integrates their daily healthful routine with traditional aspects of travel. But it's not just baby boomers who are looking to travel in good health -- the active family travel market is burgeoning and is expected to continue to grow as well. So, what is wellness travel? The trend covers all aspects of health, including nutritious menu options, spa offerings and fitness activities. Across the globe, tourism professionals are responding to growing demands by introducing whole food, vegetarian and vegan menus, spa packages and active excursions. Hiking, cycling, paddle boarding and kayaking continue to gain popularity. Tall ship cruise specialist Star Clippers is one travel company that offers a complete wellness experience. Shoreside the cruise line features complimentary water sports and adventurous shore excursions that include mountain biking and kayaking in some of the most beautiful destinations in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Onboard, guests are invited to participate in yoga on deck under billowing sails on select yoga-themed sailings, and most cruises afford the opportunity to climb the mast for an exhilarating workout. Massages are available on each ship, and flagship Royal Clipper features a full-service spa. Healthy gourmet meal options are available on all three ships in the fleet for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For more information, visit www.starclippers.com.
TRAFFIC ALERTS WEEK OF JULY 25(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 27-28 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 Road. expect delays and lane restriction July 25 from 9:00am to 2:00pm. MOUNTAIN ROAD (BUSHKILL TWP) Between Moorestown Road AND Old Allentown Road expect delays and lane restriction July 29 from 9:00am to 2:00pm. STATE PARK ROAD (BUSHKILL TWP) Between Sullivan Trail AND Jacobsburg Road expect delays and lane restriction July 29 from 9:00am to 2:00pm. 
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Fishing Rods and Tackle AvailableSunday thru Saturday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth Borrow fishing poles and tackle to use in Jacobsburg’s creeks! To borrow equipment you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. Persons age 16 and older must possess a current fishing license to fish. Adults can help children under 16 fish without a license. Bait is not provided. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov 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 EventsAugust 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, 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 - TBA Sunday, January 8, 2 PM - "Show & Tell" - Audience interaction: bring an artifact or family treasure and share its significance Totts Gap Arts Events ScheduleScagliola 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 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
July 31East Bangor UMC Special Music The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes Walter Emery & Family, vocalists, who will offer special music at the 9:15 a.m. worship service on Sunday, July 31st. Everyone is welcome to the "After-Church Fellowship" in the social hall. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more info., call 610-588-4453 or visit ebumc.org.
East Bangor Pastie Sale The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church at 136 W. Central Ave., East Bangor, PA will hold a pastie sale. The selections include beef w/wo onions and broccoli-cheese w/wo onions. The cost is $5.50. To order, call Lois at 610-588-1745 by Sunday, July 31st. Pasties must be picked up at the church on Tuesday, August 2nd, at 3:30 p.m.
August 2Bangor 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. August 3
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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.
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 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. Weona Park Pool Pals Meeting Weona Park Pool Pals will hold a meeting Mon. August 8, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 12 N. Westbrook Ave., Pen Argyl. We favor having a community pool in Pen Argyl without raising taxes. Coupons redeemable at Pen Argyl Pizza are available at the Pen Argyl and Wind Gap Post Offices and the Blue Mountain Community Library in Pen Argyl. Comment ! - facebook.com/WeonaPPP
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 13Butterfly Walk at Grand Central LandfillSaturday, August 13, 10:00 AM to 12 Noon
Please join Waste Management, Rick Wiltraut from Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center and local butterfly enthusiasts Bill Grant and Dan Zmoda as they hunt for butterflies in the warm season grassland fields at the Grand Central Education Center. Please wear closed toed shoes, bring hat, binoculars, bug spray and be ready to hike. All ages are welcome! Notification for cancellation will be posted on Grand Central Education Center’s Facebook page. To get to the Center, enter from Delabole Road and go around “Road Closed” sign. Turn right at the WM Environmental Center sign. NOTE: Mack Road to Grand Central Road is CLOSED. Please park in the grass along the road near the Educational Center lot. To register for the event, please contact Community Relations Manager, Adrienne Fors via email afors1@wm.com.r more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.a.gov.. Fifth Annual St. Roch's Mass Former parishioners and friends of the closed St. Roch’s Catholic Church, Second Street, West Bangor will participate in the celebration of the Fifth Annual Mass on Saturday, August 13, at 11:00 a.m. The Reverend Monsignor Vincent P. York, Pastor of St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Parish, will be the celebrant.
The Diocese of Allentown has granted permission to hold the Annual Mass in August each year since 2012. The liturgy and music for the August 13 Mass will include readings and hymns in honor of St. Roch, the Patron Saint. Attendees will also participate in reading the Prayer to St. Roch. August 14Hope UCC Blood Drive Hope United Church of Christ - Wind Gap is holding a blood drive Sunday, August 14 (10:00 am - 02:00 pm) 701 Cherry St., Hope United Church of Christ - Fellowship hall Wind Gap, PA 18091 . Schedule your appointment today by clicking the link above.
Thank you for supporting their blood drive and your community. They look forward to seeing you soon! Mitch Mogilski is the Volunteer Drive Coordinator. If you need help scheduling, please call him at 610-698-4582. 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. Blue Mt. Library Fund Raiser On August 16 Blue Mt. Community Library will partner for the first time with Emmy Lou’s Ice Cream Café for a fundraiser! Dine between 5 and 10 PM, and a portion of your purchase price will go to the library! Menus will be available at the library prior to the fundraiser for your perusal. Emmy Lou’s is located at 492 East Main Street in Pen Argyl and serves ice cream and more.
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.
August 20Bangor Elks BingoThe Bangor Elks Lodge, 120 Broadway Bangor will hold a bingo night Saturday, August 20. Kitchen Opens 6:00. Bingo starts at 7 $20 includes specials
August 21Boomer's Angels Dog Adoption On Sunday, August 21 come to Tractor Supply, Route 209, Brodheadsville from 11am- 2pm, to meet some of the beautiful loving dogs that Boomer's Angels (BAARC) have for adoption!
All of their 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.ed help scheduling, please call him at 610-698-4582. August 23Tuesday TrailsAugust 23, 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Get moving after work with a brisk hike at Jacobsburg! These guided monthly hikes are 2 to 2.5 miles over uneven terrain. Hikers should always bring water and sturdy boots or shoes. Dogs are welcome to hike on leash. Meet by the flag pole at the Visitor Center at 400 Belfast Rd. Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. August 27Old-Growth Forest WalkSaturday, August 27, 10:00 AM to 12 noon
Have you ever been to an old-growth forest? Join educator Rick Wiltraut for this interpretive walk through Henry’s Woods in Jacobsburg. Learn about the ecology of, threats to, and why old-growth forests are important to many species of animals. Participants should wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Registration is required For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.a.gov.. 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.
Get Outdoors PA FestivalSaturday, September 24, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Celebrate National Public Lands Day, National Bike to Park Day, and National Hunting & Fishing Day at this event sponsored by Senator Mario Scavello, Jacobsburg EE Center, and the Lehigh Valley Greenways Partnership. Activities will include a live animal presentation, fishing, archery, guided nature walks, and more! The animal presentation starts at 12:30 and will be followed by a panel discussion with Senator Scavello, Chairman of the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee; PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary, Cindy Dunn; PA Game Commission Executive Director, Matthew Hough; and PA Fish and Boat Commission Executive Director, John Arway. Each panelist will present an update and receive questions and comments from the audience. Many exhibitors will be providing hands-on activities. Registration is not required. r more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.. |
 
 
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 Painting Class with Instructor, Thursdays, 1:00 P.M. Every Day: Cards, Pool, Computers, Internet, Library, Puzzles, T.V. SAMSON BUS TRIP (Lancaster,P.A.) Thursday, July 28( call for information) AUGUST SCHEDULE:
Hydration Station, Tuesday, August 2, 9:30-10:15 A.M. Farkle, Thursday, August 4, 1:30 P.M. Poker, Tuesday, August 9, 12:00 Noon FARM SHOW TICKETS DUE, Tuesday, August 9 Medicare Fraud Information, Wednesday, August 10, 10:15 A.M. Farkle Tournament (pre-registration required) Thursday, August 11 Baseball, Friday, August 12, 10:00 A.M. MUSIC WITH GARY DEE, Friday, August 12, 12:30 P.M. Cedar Crest Nursing Students assisting seniors with health questions, taking blood pressure, Tuesday, August 16 & 30, 8:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M. Ice Cream Sodas, Thursday, August 18, 12:15 P.M. Poker, Thursday, August 18, 12:15 P.M. Center Closes 2:15 P.M. Friday, August 19 CENTER CLOSED, AUGUST 22-26 FOR BLUE VALLEY FARM SHOW 
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