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SLATE BELT WEATHER JULY 25TODAY - Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 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 gusty winds. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. 
EXCESSIVE HEAT MONDAY Excessive heat watch now in effect from Saturday morning through 6pm Monday. Highs on Monday are expected to be in the middle 90s. Overnight lows should reach 70. Maximum heat index values are forecast around 100 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. 
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).
Today at Bloom
Open Studio Hours: Wednesday 11AM-5PM, Friday 11AM-5PM, Saturday 11AM-4PM (Open Studio is $8 plus materials) (610) 588-4775 or carol@bloomcreativestudio.org 32 Broadway, Bangor PA
Basic Granny Squares with Cathy (Intermediate Crochet) JUL 25, 10AM Connections For Women Art Therapy Group This free event is led by our Art Therapist. Come create in a healing environment. Open to women only. 
Elana Keohler stirs caramel for apple dumplings at the Plainfield Farmers Fair. . PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley
Book Review......
After the Fire by Lauren Belfer Susanna Kessler’s life unravels when she is attacked when she walks home from her job. Her husband can not cope and leaves her. Now her Uncle Henry dies and she must clean out his house. While doing this she comes across a musical score with the name J. S. Bach; her uncle brought it back from Germany following WWII. Now Susanna wants to find out the truth about the score. Her search takes her back to the 1700’s and 1800’s in Prussia to Sara Itzig, a music student. This story reminds me of those written by Karen White, especially her new book, Flight Patterns. Review by Judy Piper 
Spectators watch the tractor pull at the Plainfield Farmers Fair in Plainfield Township. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley
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
Bangor Field Hockey held a field hockey camp last week for girls in grades four through nine. (Another photo below) (Another photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Mandy Heard
Free Summer Concert Series
Pen Argyl Summer Sounds All 6-8pm at Weona Rain or shine July 31 - Elvis August 14 - Desire 
"Mid Morning Snooze" by local artist Haley Burns is on display at the Nazareth Center for the Arts. 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).
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.
At the end of camp each day the Bangor Field Hockey Campers huddle together to "Pump It Up". (A new photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Mandy Heard
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.
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. 
July 25Connections 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 Bangor School Board Business Meeting - Slater Conference Room , 7:30. Bangor Borough Council - Workshop, Bee Hive, 7:00pm Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm CLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDARCan You Believe It?110 Year Old Lobster Rescued
SUNRISE, Fla., (UPI) -- A 15-pound lobster that was intended to be served at a Florida restaurant will instead be transported to an aquarium in Maine due to the work of an animal rescue group. Joe Melluso of the Tin Fish restaurant had planned to cook the massive crustacean, but was willing to let it go after John Merritt from iRescue and another group of passionate animal lovers stepped forward.
"When there was a group that wanted to save him, I was disappointed in myself for not having that feeling myself," Melluso told WPLG. Melluso told the Miami Herald that he was skeptical when his seafood supplier informed him of the 15-pound lobster, which is estimated to be between 105 and 110 years old, but could not pass up on the opportunity to serve it at his restaurant. "You can pull in hundreds of thousands of pounds [of lobster] and never see a lobster this size," he said. When Amir Rossi saw a Facebook post about the massive lobster he gathered his friends Erik Martinez and Brooke Estren and contacted iRescue Wildlife, Inc. founder John Merritt in hopes of saving the crustacean from its buttery fate. "In probably about a half an hour, we decided we were going to do this," Rossi said. Merritt gathered funds from several Florida businesses and a donation from a Maryland woman named Vicki Brewer, to have the lobster shipped from the restaurant to the Maine State Aquarium, where it would continue life as Larry the Lobster. Rossi, Martinez, Estern and Melluso worked together to properly package Larry for his journey, placing him in a styrofoam cooler, wrapped in a towel and surrounded by ice packs. Once Larry arrives in Maine the aquarium will decide whether to release him or add him to their lobster exhibit alongside another 17-pound lobster.
Family and Health...Tips for Protecting Kids with Allergies
(BPT) - If it seems like life-threatening food allergies are more common than they were when you were a kid, you're not imagining it. The number of children with food allergies increased by nearly 50 percent between 1997 and 2011, according to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Researchers are working to discover why food allergies are on the rise in developed countries around the world.
In 2011, Congress passed the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act to improve food safety in the United States. This act shifted the focus of food safety from response to prevention. The shift resulted in new guidelines for parents and educators to manage the risks of food allergies and severe allergic reactions. There might not be a cure for food allergies, but there are some steps you can take to ensure your child is safe at school: Form a partnership with teachers and school staff. Communication is key when it comes to managing allergy risks. Introduce yourself to all the adults your child sees every day, from teachers and nurses to bus drivers, cafeteria staff and administrators. There are often misconceptions surrounding food allergies, so take this time to clear those up. Provide specific information about your child's needs and how each staff member can support them each day, as well as in an emergency situation. Have a collection of go-to safe snacks. Food allergies can be scary, but don't let food become an object of fear in your family. Allergies create an opportunity to teach your kids about safe eating. Find safe snacks to put in your child's lunchbox or backpack, like Snyder's of Hanover pretzels, which are now made in a peanut-free facility and safe for kids with peanut allergies. Kids with allergies often feel left out during times with class treats, but storing wholesome and tasty options like these in their locker is the perfect solution. Teach your child to manage their allergies. Encourage your child to advocate for his or herself when it comes to prevention. Find books about food allergies to read with younger children and help them practice with auto-injector trainers. When they're ready, teach them to read food labels, speak up for themselves at school, avoid non-labeled or homemade foods and recognize the symptoms of a reaction. Have your child wear a medical ID. You can keep your kids safe when you're around, but when they're at school, camp or even a friend's house, you can't always protect them. Wearing a medical ID helps kids remember exactly what they're allergic to. And if they have a reaction when you're not there, a medical ID lets others know what to do by listing your contact information and instructing to use an auto-injector or call 911. Have a plan for emergencies. You can download the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan from the Food Allergy Research and Education website. This plan outlines recommended treatment in case of an allergic reaction and has space for specific doctor notes and emergency contact information. It also includes allergens, symptoms and easy-to-follow treatment instructions. Print out several copies of your plan and keep them in an easily accessible place. Let your physician, school staff and other parents know it is available. Follow these steps to ensure your child is as safe as possible from their food allergens. To learn more about food safety, visit foodallergy.org and for more peanut-free snack options, visit snydersofhanover.com.
Health and Wellness...Breaking the Weight Loss Cycle
(BPT) - Many Americans are living with excess weight and obesity, meaning they have a higher-than-normal body weight for their height. With more than a third of the U.S. adult population affected by obesity, the marketplace is saturated with "quick-fix" weight-loss tips and unhealthy and unsustainable diets. Indeed, at the beginning of every year, favorite snacks are left out of the grocery cart, gym memberships soar and healthy-cooking programs earn a second look as losing weight tops New Year's resolution lists.
Yet for all the good intentions, weight loss is no easy task, and for some, it is an ongoing struggle. Why? In reality, obesity is a complex chronic disease that changes how the body uses food and the energy it produces, preventing some people from maintaining the weight loss they achieve. The result is a lifetime of ups and downs, as well as emotional, psychological, physical and health implications. The Weight-Loss Cycle According to a recent U.S. ethnographic study conducted by Novo Nordisk, many people affected by obesity often experience a cycle of weight loss and weight gain. The phases of this cycle include: 1. Defining Moment: Feeling energized and motivated. I'm ready to do something about my weight. 2. Consideration: Feeling hopeful and determined. I have many options. I will choose the one that will help me get to the goal I have set for myself. 3. Momentum: Feeling confident and excited. I'm seeing a difference in my weight, and so can others. I can do this. 4. Plateau: It's getting harder. It's easy to get off track. I'm not losing weight anymore. Life is getting in the way. Note: Missteps often occur here. It becomes challenging to maintain my plan. I'm becoming frustrated and anxious. 5. Collapse: I'm tired of this. I can't keep this up, so I'm not going to. I'm actually relieved that the pressure is off of me. 6. Fatigue: Feeling exhausted and sad. I don't even want to think about my weight right now. According to the study, individuals commonly repeat this cycle frequently throughout their lifetime. Each time, they return to the Defining Moment, such as trying to find clothes that fit properly for a special event, or struggling to fit on a bus or plane seat, motivated again to restart the process with hope renewed. Along the way, many rely on family, friends or even the media for inspiration and support, often focusing on immediate, rapid weight-loss solutions rather than behavioral changes that can influence choices over the long term. "The cycle of weight is often extremely frustrating for individuals affected by the disease of obesity. For far too long, individuals have been met with the 'eat less and move more' response, which simply does not work. We know more about the science of obesity today than ever before, and we need to utilize this knowledge to help individuals effectively manage their weight and improve their health through safe and effective treatment options," says Joe Nadglowski, Obesity Action Coalition president and CEO. As the medical community continues to evolve in its understanding of obesity, many healthcare professionals (HCPs) are prioritizing open dialogues with their patients about the value of a comprehensive weight-management approach. It is this collaboration, many physicians believe, that can play a vital role in helping patients break the cycle and shift the focus from exclusively weight loss to a more long-term view of health and weight maintenance. "Obesity is a complex, chronic and multifaceted disease that is best managed through a partnership between patients and their healthcare providers" says Dr. Scott Kahan, MD, MPH, director of the National Center for Weight and Wellness. "Addressing weight is not easy, but finding a support network, which may include a doctor, nurse, registered dietician, mental health provider, or others, can provide resources that help with short- and long-term weight management. Patients are more likely to achieve progress when, in collaboration with their healthcare network, they have opportunities to discuss treatment options, establish plans, monitor results and evaluate responses to the plan." Specifically, treatment plans that are customized to patients' personal considerations, realistic goals and changing needs over time have the best chance of success. By consulting a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals, including physicians, registered dieticians and mental health professionals, among others, individuals can receive tailored, comprehensive support based on their changing weight-loss needs. Over time, this can result in long-lasting behavior change, which helps break the weight-loss cycle. Plans that include the necessary tools to help patients build skills for long-term behavior change stand to provide the most value. Small Changes Make a Big Difference While the motivation to lose weight often comes from the desire to have more energy, reduced pain, better health or to take part in certain activities, many patients have unrealistic ideas as to how much weight they have to lose to achieve any level of success. Fortunately, even small improvements in weight loss can significantly impact overall health and wellness. Many studies indicate that a 5% to 10% reduction in weight may lower health risks related to obesity, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, bad cholesterol, hypertension and sleep apnea. If you need help in losing or maintaining your weight, consider professional consultation. What once worked may no longer work, so it's important to talk to your provider if the pounds are not coming off or are coming back on.
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. 
Free Summer Concerts
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 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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