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SLATE BELT WEATHER JULY 7TODAY - A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 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 - A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. 
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Finance...
Home Buyers, Go from
"I Can't" to "I Can"
(BPT) - Finally! The economy is improving, interest rates are low and many consumers now find themselves in a great position financially to become a first-time homeowner. There's a small problem though for some locations around the country - the booming real estate market is resulting in rising home prices and increased competition for the most desirable properties.
The S&P/Case-Shiller national home-price index recently estimated that 2016 prices are within four percent of the peak in 2006. In some areas, low inventories around the country are making the situation even more challenging.
These conditions are introducing first-time buyers to common challenges and frustrations while searching for their dream home. "Don't get discouraged," says Travis Peace, executive director of mortgage at USAA Bank. "Buying a home requires some fortitude and the process intimidates many -not just those doing it for the first time." As a result, Peace says it's easy to concentrate too much on home buying "can'ts" rather than "can-dos," and he offers this advice on how to overcome some common barriers.
"I Can't" No. 1: I can't figure out the home-buying process.
Peace notes that it's essential to do research and to be equipped with basic information, but also be willing to ask for help when needed. For example, an experienced real estate agent can keep a buyer apprised of everything from area sales trends to the latest changes in state and federal laws that could impact a mortgage application.
"This is where experienced, licensed professionals can help," Peace says. "Real estate agents can be an advocate for the buyer throughout the entire process."
In addition, free tools like USAA's Real Estate Rewards Network can connect buyers with an agent and even provide rewards based on the sale price of the home.
"I Can't" No. 2: I can't find the perfect home for my family.
Finding the perfect home may not be realistic, but shoppers can find the right home. Personal situations will dictate buyers' ability to wait for a home in a particular neighborhood or design style to come on the market, but not everything has to be left to chance.
Peace says the key is to set realistic expectations and not fixate on negatives that can be changed. "Whether it's the number of bedrooms or distance to work or school, it's alright to have some non-negotiables. However, buyers should be willing to be flexible on things that can be relatively easy to change, like paint colors or landscaping."
"I Can't" No. 3: I can't afford a 20 percent down payment.
Putting 20 percent down on a home has become more of a guideline than a rule. Today, not being able to put 20 percent down does not mean buying a home is out of reach. Peace notes that depending on a buyer's financial situation, there may be a responsible way to get into your new home without putting 20 percent down.
Government-sponsored loan programs from the Federal Housing Authority, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac provide loan options that require down payments as low as three percent. Veterans Affairs (VA) loans don't require any down payment. While those programs are often great options for consumers who qualify, Peace notes that buyers should keep an eye on their potential total monthly payment.
"Some of these loans include fees and private mortgage insurance (PMI) that could significantly impact your overall cost," Peace says.
Even private lenders are offering more competitive loan options. For example, USAA Bank's Conventional 97 loan allows borrowers to acquire a mortgage with only three percent down and the bank pays the PMI costs.
Scott McEniry, a USAA member, recently moved into his new home with the help of the Conventional 97 loan. "It felt like a lifeline had been thrown to me as suddenly a house purchase was within reach again," McEniry says.
Whether a house-hunting novice or seasoned expert, Peace underscores that being informed, getting the right help and having a healthy dose of determination are the best ways to turn a dream home into a reality.
The S&P/Case-Shiller national home-price index recently estimated that 2016 prices are within four percent of the peak in 2006. In some areas, low inventories around the country are making the situation even more challenging.
These conditions are introducing first-time buyers to common challenges and frustrations while searching for their dream home. "Don't get discouraged," says Travis Peace, executive director of mortgage at USAA Bank. "Buying a home requires some fortitude and the process intimidates many -not just those doing it for the first time." As a result, Peace says it's easy to concentrate too much on home buying "can'ts" rather than "can-dos," and he offers this advice on how to overcome some common barriers.
"I Can't" No. 1: I can't figure out the home-buying process.
Peace notes that it's essential to do research and to be equipped with basic information, but also be willing to ask for help when needed. For example, an experienced real estate agent can keep a buyer apprised of everything from area sales trends to the latest changes in state and federal laws that could impact a mortgage application.
"This is where experienced, licensed professionals can help," Peace says. "Real estate agents can be an advocate for the buyer throughout the entire process."
In addition, free tools like USAA's Real Estate Rewards Network can connect buyers with an agent and even provide rewards based on the sale price of the home.
"I Can't" No. 2: I can't find the perfect home for my family.
Finding the perfect home may not be realistic, but shoppers can find the right home. Personal situations will dictate buyers' ability to wait for a home in a particular neighborhood or design style to come on the market, but not everything has to be left to chance.
Peace says the key is to set realistic expectations and not fixate on negatives that can be changed. "Whether it's the number of bedrooms or distance to work or school, it's alright to have some non-negotiables. However, buyers should be willing to be flexible on things that can be relatively easy to change, like paint colors or landscaping."
"I Can't" No. 3: I can't afford a 20 percent down payment.
Putting 20 percent down on a home has become more of a guideline than a rule. Today, not being able to put 20 percent down does not mean buying a home is out of reach. Peace notes that depending on a buyer's financial situation, there may be a responsible way to get into your new home without putting 20 percent down.
Government-sponsored loan programs from the Federal Housing Authority, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac provide loan options that require down payments as low as three percent. Veterans Affairs (VA) loans don't require any down payment. While those programs are often great options for consumers who qualify, Peace notes that buyers should keep an eye on their potential total monthly payment.
"Some of these loans include fees and private mortgage insurance (PMI) that could significantly impact your overall cost," Peace says.
Even private lenders are offering more competitive loan options. For example, USAA Bank's Conventional 97 loan allows borrowers to acquire a mortgage with only three percent down and the bank pays the PMI costs.
Scott McEniry, a USAA member, recently moved into his new home with the help of the Conventional 97 loan. "It felt like a lifeline had been thrown to me as suddenly a house purchase was within reach again," McEniry says.
Whether a house-hunting novice or seasoned expert, Peace underscores that being informed, getting the right help and having a healthy dose of determination are the best ways to turn a dream home into a reality.
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July 7, 1898 - President William McKinley signed a resolution annexing Hawaii. In 1900, Congress made Hawaii an incorporated territory of the U.S., which it remained until becoming a state in 1959.
Birthday - Baseball pitcher Leroy R. (Satchel) Paige (1906-1982) was born in Mobile, Alabama. Following a career in the Negro Leagues, he became, at age 42, the first African American pitcher in the American League. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971. |
Health...
New Tool for Overactive Bladder
(BPT) - Sixty is a milestone for Carolyn Hampton and she's not shy about sharing her age because it's a tribute to how she's lived. She's more active than ever; she loves to dance and has even taken up tennis and running. None of this would have been possible a few years back because of her constant worry and concern about having an accident. Hampton's in charge now, but for years her bladder ran the show.
Hampton is not alone - 37 million people in the United States suffer from overactive bladder (OAB) - it's more common than diabetes or asthma. OAB is an ongoing condition that may include having to go to the bathroom frequently, having to use the bathroom urgently and leaking urine. While not life threatening, OAB can negatively affect social activities, exercise and sleep.
After years of not getting full relief with medications and suffering with the side effects, Hampton was unable to function because she woke every 45 minutes to use the bathroom. "My quality of life was terrible, but I'm a fighter and a two-time cancer survivor, so I wasn't going to let my bladder limit me," Hampton says. "I finally said, 'Enough,' and asked my primary care doctor what else she had for me and was sent to a urologist."
"Your quality of life is so much better when the bathroom doesn't have to be your number one priority. It's so freeing. People shouldn't be afraid to talk about their symptoms or ask for a referral if they aren't finding relief. It's critical to advocate for yourself," Hampton says.
OAB is thought to be caused by miscommunication between the bladder and brain. Hampton was ultimately prescribed an advanced therapy that worked for her by helping to address this miscommunication.
Similar to the breakdown in communication between the brain and bladder; there is often a communication gap between people dealing with OAB and physicians about its impact. Many suffers aren't comfortable bringing it up and physicians don't often ask about bladder health.
To bridge this gap, the National Association For Continence (NAFC) launched a new tool help people get a clear idea of their symptoms and the impact so they can better communicate these concerns to their doctor. It also can help people find a local incontinence expert who can work to restore their bladder function.
"There are many effective OAB treatments, yet the majority of those suffering are untreated. Our goal is to help people discover the right option for them, but the first step is communication," says Steven Gregg, Ph.D., executive director of the NAFC. "The better your health care provider understands the impact of your symptoms, the better they can help find an effective treatment."
Only one in eight Americans who have experienced loss of bladder control have been diagnosed and less than 33 percent of people with incontinence and OAB symptoms seek treatment. Many sufferers revolve their lives around their bladder, but often don't realize how much they are doing to cope - mapping bathrooms, refraining from drinking, wearing dark clothing and avoiding socializing.
In a recent NAFC survey of 356 people experiencing bladder control issues, 66 percent of respondents said their urination issues affected their sleep. More than 50 percent also reported a loss of confidence. The survey results also showed bladder control issues had a serious impact on other important areas including travel, intimacy, and ability to be active.
Among women who have not discussed OAB with a physician, embarrassment was a top reason cited, in addition to fear of being told it's a natural part of aging and thinking nothing can be done.
While many advanced therapies are available, less than five percent of respondents have ever heard of them. It's critical that patients find an incontinence expert to help find the right solution for them.
"I'm thrilled that my doctor listened to me and helped me find an effective solution. It took courage to open up about what has been a 'hush-hush' issue, but the freedom it gave me means so much to me," says Hampton.
Visit www.everydayfreedom.com/nafc to take the bladder control quiz, learn how to talk to your health care provider and find an incontinence expert in your area.
Hampton is not alone - 37 million people in the United States suffer from overactive bladder (OAB) - it's more common than diabetes or asthma. OAB is an ongoing condition that may include having to go to the bathroom frequently, having to use the bathroom urgently and leaking urine. While not life threatening, OAB can negatively affect social activities, exercise and sleep.
After years of not getting full relief with medications and suffering with the side effects, Hampton was unable to function because she woke every 45 minutes to use the bathroom. "My quality of life was terrible, but I'm a fighter and a two-time cancer survivor, so I wasn't going to let my bladder limit me," Hampton says. "I finally said, 'Enough,' and asked my primary care doctor what else she had for me and was sent to a urologist."
"Your quality of life is so much better when the bathroom doesn't have to be your number one priority. It's so freeing. People shouldn't be afraid to talk about their symptoms or ask for a referral if they aren't finding relief. It's critical to advocate for yourself," Hampton says.
OAB is thought to be caused by miscommunication between the bladder and brain. Hampton was ultimately prescribed an advanced therapy that worked for her by helping to address this miscommunication.
Similar to the breakdown in communication between the brain and bladder; there is often a communication gap between people dealing with OAB and physicians about its impact. Many suffers aren't comfortable bringing it up and physicians don't often ask about bladder health.
To bridge this gap, the National Association For Continence (NAFC) launched a new tool help people get a clear idea of their symptoms and the impact so they can better communicate these concerns to their doctor. It also can help people find a local incontinence expert who can work to restore their bladder function.
"There are many effective OAB treatments, yet the majority of those suffering are untreated. Our goal is to help people discover the right option for them, but the first step is communication," says Steven Gregg, Ph.D., executive director of the NAFC. "The better your health care provider understands the impact of your symptoms, the better they can help find an effective treatment."
Only one in eight Americans who have experienced loss of bladder control have been diagnosed and less than 33 percent of people with incontinence and OAB symptoms seek treatment. Many sufferers revolve their lives around their bladder, but often don't realize how much they are doing to cope - mapping bathrooms, refraining from drinking, wearing dark clothing and avoiding socializing.
In a recent NAFC survey of 356 people experiencing bladder control issues, 66 percent of respondents said their urination issues affected their sleep. More than 50 percent also reported a loss of confidence. The survey results also showed bladder control issues had a serious impact on other important areas including travel, intimacy, and ability to be active.
Among women who have not discussed OAB with a physician, embarrassment was a top reason cited, in addition to fear of being told it's a natural part of aging and thinking nothing can be done.
While many advanced therapies are available, less than five percent of respondents have ever heard of them. It's critical that patients find an incontinence expert to help find the right solution for them.
"I'm thrilled that my doctor listened to me and helped me find an effective solution. It took courage to open up about what has been a 'hush-hush' issue, but the freedom it gave me means so much to me," says Hampton.
Visit www.everydayfreedom.com/nafc to take the bladder control quiz, learn how to talk to your health care provider and find an incontinence expert in your area.
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TRAFFIC ALERTS WEEK OF JULY 4
(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.
BELVIDERE HIGHWAY
Between PA 611 AND NJ River Road expect delays and lane restriction July 8 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
FILETOWN ROAD (PLAINFIELD TWP)
Between Jacobsburg Road AND Sullivan Trail expect delays and lane restriction July 8 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
RICHMOND ROAD (WASHINGTON TWP)
Between Messinger Street and Richmond Road expect delays and lane restriction July 6 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
WEST BANGOR ROAD (WASHINGTON TWP)
Between Main Street AND Lake Minsi Drive expect delays and lane restriction July 7 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
BATH PIKE (UPPER NAZARETH TWP)
Between Penn Dixie Road AND Penn Allen Road expect delays and lane restriction July 7 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.
BELVIDERE HIGHWAY
Between PA 611 AND NJ River Road expect delays and lane restriction July 8 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
FILETOWN ROAD (PLAINFIELD TWP)
Between Jacobsburg Road AND Sullivan Trail expect delays and lane restriction July 8 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
RICHMOND ROAD (WASHINGTON TWP)
Between Messinger Street and Richmond Road expect delays and lane restriction July 6 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
WEST BANGOR ROAD (WASHINGTON TWP)
Between Main Street AND Lake Minsi Drive expect delays and lane restriction July 7 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
BATH PIKE (UPPER NAZARETH TWP)
Between Penn Dixie Road AND Penn Allen Road expect delays and lane restriction July 7 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 17 - Brian Brazil & the Hard Case Blues Band July 31 - Elvis August 14 - Desire |
Wind Gap Summer Sounds
All start at 6pm at the park July 10 Steel Creek Country Bank 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 610-566-2023.
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.
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.
American Music Theater Trip
The Pen Argyl Alumni Association is sponsoring a trip to the American Music Theater Christmas Show Saturday November 26. Cost is $110. This includes the show, dinner at Bird-In-Hand Restaurant, and all gratuities. Call Bill at 610-863-6297.
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
Friday Night, July 15th: Family Luau. Time and admission fees to be announced at a later date.
August 13th: End of Summer Bash at the Pool. Time and admission fees to be announced at a later date.
August 20th: Pooch Plunge at Pool
The last day of the pool season is one for our furry friends. Come out with man’s (or women’s) best friend and enjoy one of the last days of summer with a doggie swim day!
Anyone interested in volunteering for the Park Board or any of these events can contact Debbie Smith at bangorparkboard@gmail.com or 610-751-7692
August 13th: End of Summer Bash at the Pool. Time and admission fees to be announced at a later date.
August 20th: Pooch Plunge at Pool
The last day of the pool season is one for our furry friends. Come out with man’s (or women’s) best friend and enjoy one of the last days of summer with a doggie swim day!
Anyone interested in volunteering for the Park Board or any of these events can contact Debbie Smith at bangorparkboard@gmail.com or 610-751-7692
BAHS School Marching Band Uniform Fund Drive
The Bangor Area High School Marching Band uniforms, which are modeled after Her Majesty’s Royal Welsh Guard, pay tribute to the heritage of Bangor, PA. After years of normal wear and tear, the uniforms must be replaced. The new uniforms will continue to use the same style.
The Slater Band Boosters have initiated a fund drive to support this effort. The Boosters will appreciate any donations, small or large, to this cause.
The names of contributors will be acknowledged in concert programs during the 2016-2017 school year. Names of contributors at higher levels will be memorialized on a plaque to be displayed in the theater wing of the high school.
More information is available at www.bahsbands.weebly.com. Send your tax deductible contributions to:
Slater Band Boosters, Uniform Drive c/o Charlie Cole , 608 Shawnee Street, Roseto, PA 18013
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, July 14, 7 PM - "History of the Mt. Bethel Inn" (now TK'S). -Presented by Kara Muschock.
Thursday, August 11, 7PM - "Preservation and Restoration of Gravestones" - Presented by John O'Brien who is a member of the Association of Gravestone Studies, an international group dedicated to preserving old cemeteries.
Thursday, September 8, 7 PM - "History and Preservation of Greenwalk Trout Hatchery" - Presented by Jackie and Ty Bartosh. The impact of the fishing industry and its benefits on the environment will be explained.
Thursday, October 13, 7 PM - "Annual Heritage Haunted Tour".
Thursday, November 10, 7 PM - Veterans Program
Sunday, December 11, 2 PM - Carol Alfred on German "Belznichel Santa's"
Thursday, August 11, 7PM - "Preservation and Restoration of Gravestones" - Presented by John O'Brien who is a member of the Association of Gravestone Studies, an international group dedicated to preserving old cemeteries.
Thursday, September 8, 7 PM - "History and Preservation of Greenwalk Trout Hatchery" - Presented by Jackie and Ty Bartosh. The impact of the fishing industry and its benefits on the environment will be explained.
Thursday, October 13, 7 PM - "Annual Heritage Haunted Tour".
Thursday, November 10, 7 PM - Veterans Program
Sunday, December 11, 2 PM - Carol Alfred on German "Belznichel Santa's"
Totts Gap Arts Events Schedule
Jazz-Art-Dance Expo July 10; Summer Camps II July 11 - 15; 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 8
Family Night: Stream Search
Join the Family Night: Stream Search Friday, July 8, 6:30 – 8:00 PM.
Get your feet wet in the Bushkill Creek while searching for the tiny critters that live there. This program is best for families with children ages 5 and up. Equipment will be provided. Wear close-toed shoes that can get wet and expect to be in the water up to your knees. Registration is required.
Lehigh River Clean-Up
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.
Get your feet wet in the Bushkill Creek while searching for the tiny critters that live there. This program is best for families with children ages 5 and up. Equipment will be provided. Wear close-toed shoes that can get wet and expect to be in the water up to your knees. Registration is required.
Lehigh River Clean-Up
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.
July 9
First Town To Trail Jamboree Join the First Town To Trail Jamboree celebrating Wind Gap's designation as an Appalachian Trail Community. Watch Boy Scout Troop 33 with Eily Leicht Scout Master demonstrate outdoor skills and conduct guided mini hikes on the Appalachian Trail.
Get food from local eateries and get information from local businesses. You will also enjoy performances by local musicians in the Wind Gap Park band shell coordinated by Bill Reese of The Gap Theater. Wind Gap Park July 9. Meet outfitters and outdoor recreation vendors. Annual Ice Cream Festival The Annual Ice Cream Festival will be held Saturday, July 9 from 4:00 - 9:00 PM at Trinity United Church of Christ 632 S. Delaware Drive Mt. Bethel, PA 18343. Rain or Shine. Food, Ice Cream, Music, Games, Cake Walk, Tricky Tray Free Admission!! 610-588-1989 .
Haley Burns Art Exhibit/Reception
Paintings and Drawings by Haley Burns, a Pen Argyl High School and Seton Hill University graduate will be featured at the Nazareth Center for the Arts from July 9 - 30.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 12-2pm, or by appt (610-614-0404) A reception is planned for Sunday, July 24 at 2 PM - 4 PM at the Nazareth Center for the Arts. Ice Cream Festival The annual Ice Cream Festival will held at Trinity United Church of Christ from 4-8 pm July 9. The is a rain-or-shine event. The church is located at 632 Delawarre Drive (Rt. 611) Mt. Bethel (Stone Church). FMI: 610-588-1989.
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July 11
NCC Offers Course on Public Speaking
Learn effective public speaking, presenting and facilitation skills at a business professional workshop “Excellence in Public Speaking, Presentation and Facilitation,” on Monday and Tuesday, July 11 and 12, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., at Northampton Community College’s (NCC) Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem.
Participants will learn techniques to engage others while maintaining focus, examine the role of facilitator in presenting and public speaking engagements, and explore how to engage diverse personalities to make meetings productive.
The fee is $480. The workshop is open to individuals as well as members of companies. To enroll visit www.northampton.edu/lifelearn. For answers to your questions, call 610-332-8668.
Participants will learn techniques to engage others while maintaining focus, examine the role of facilitator in presenting and public speaking engagements, and explore how to engage diverse personalities to make meetings productive.
The fee is $480. The workshop is open to individuals as well as members of companies. To enroll visit www.northampton.edu/lifelearn. For answers to your questions, call 610-332-8668.
July 13
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, July 13 and Wednesday, August 3 directions, contact the Blue Mt. Community Library manager and see posters posted in the library.
BMCL Book Nook Sale
The Blue Mountain Community Library will hold a Semi-Annual Book Nook Sale on Wed., July 13 and Thurs., July 14, from 10 am-12 pm and 6 -8 pm., Fri., July 15 and Sat., July 16 from 10 am to 12 pm. All items in the Book Nook, located on the second floor of the library, will be reduced for those two days. Items include gently used
Children and Adult Books, both hard and soft cover, Puzzles, DVDs and CDs. Please support the library by purchasing books for yourself or your favorite reader. Book Nook
gift certificates are also available. The Blue Mountain Community Library is located at 216 S. Robinson Ave. in Pen Argyl, PA. Hours are M-Sa, 10:00 am to Noon and M-Th, 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Call Lisa at 610-863- 3029 for information or visit www.bmcl.org. Find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmclpenargyl.
Children and Adult Books, both hard and soft cover, Puzzles, DVDs and CDs. Please support the library by purchasing books for yourself or your favorite reader. Book Nook
gift certificates are also available. The Blue Mountain Community Library is located at 216 S. Robinson Ave. in Pen Argyl, PA. Hours are M-Sa, 10:00 am to Noon and M-Th, 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Call Lisa at 610-863- 3029 for information or visit www.bmcl.org. Find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmclpenargyl.
July 14
Resort's Casino Trip St. Elizabeth's of Hungary church, Pen Argyl, is sponsoring a trip to the Resort's Casino in Atlantic City on Thursday, July 14th. There are two pick up loctions: the first is the St. Elizabeth's parking lot, leaving by 8:30am; the second is the old St. Joseph's parking lot in Wind Gap, leaving by 8:35am. Stroll the famous boardwalk and enjoy the ocean breeze. For more information, please call Mary Lou DeRea-Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630.
Scavello to Host Free Vision Screening for Children Pen Argyl – State Senator Mario Scavello will host a free Vision Screening for children on Thursday, July 14 from 10 AM to 3 PM at his Pen Argyl District Office (2 North Robinson Avenue, Pen Argyl). The screening is hosted in partnership with Lions Kidsight USA.
Experts have estimated that as much as 80% of learning is visual and, if vision problems go undetected, they may become permanent by age seven. Children will be referred to an eye care provider for a comprehensive vision examination based on the results of the screening. To make an appointment for a child aged six months through six years, please call Senator Scavello’s Pen Argyl District Office at 610-863-1200. Mt. Bethel Inn Presentation The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their monthly presentation 700pm, Thursday, July 14. Speaker for the evening will be Kara Muschock who will speak on the history of the Mt. Bethel Inn, known now as TK's. A log tavern stood on the site before the township of Upper Mt. Bethel was established in 1787 and it was the site of the first elections and community meetings. The present inn was constructed in 1855 and the main stage coach route ran behind this site with 611 to the front. It was also the site of the first post office. The event is free and open to the public. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, PA. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661
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July 16
Food Truck Festival at Weona Join the Lookout Fire Company #1 and Lukies Fall Festival for the Slate Belt's very first Food Truck Festival starting 11:00am, July 16.
Come to Weona Park with local area food trucks from the Lehigh Valley Mobile Food Truck Alliance, and other local venders for a family fun filled afternoon! Tickets are $15 for Adults (ages 13 and older) and $10 for Children ( ages 3-12) . With each ticket purchased you will receive a $5 coupon to the purchase of food from any of the Food Trucks! Tickets are available for purchase online through eventbrite. Go to this link for tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slate-belt-mini-food-truck-festival-tickets-24241877107?aff=eac2 This fundraising event will benefit Cure SMA and the Lookout FIre Co. #1 David E Mutton Memorial Scholarship Fund! For more information email us at info@lookoutfireco.com Lehigh River Clean-Up Canoe the lower Lehigh River Saturday, July 16, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, starting at Sand Island Park, and pick up trash along the way. Help us restore the ecological integrity of this beautiful stretch of the river. Boats and life vests will be provided. Please dress for the weather, and bring lunch and water. For those who wish to observe wildlife along the way please bring binoculars. This event is sponsored by Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center, Wildlands Conservancy, and Waste Management. Registration is required.
You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. Grube Book SigningAuthor - Coach Jennifer Grube will hold a book signing of her book Whispers of Inspiration at Pies to Die For Cafe on Lower Broadway in Downtown Bangor from 8:30am - 9:30am, Saturday, July 16.
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July 17
TGAI Ice Cream Bowl Fundraiser
Purchase a beautiful hand crafted ceramic bowl, made by members of our community, and get a scoop of your favorite ice cream in it! All proceeds support our young (and not-as-young) artists. — at Emmy Lou's Ice Cream CaféJuly 17, 1-3pm.
HOG Charity Poker Run
On Sunday, July 17. Ride leaves from Pocono Mountain Harley Davidson, 4300 Manor Drive, Stroudsburg. Registration 9-10, kickstands up 10:15.
Ride ends at the American Legion Pavilion, 5th Street, East Stroudsburg. Party from 1-6, Bands, food, raffles, drinks, vendors. Rain or shine. Open to the public, bikers and non-bikers. Entry/Raffle tickets $20 per person. Grand prize $2500. One $1000 winner, one $500 winner, two $250 winners, five $100 winners!
This year's ride benefits EPAA, Eastern Pennsylvania Animal Alliance, www.epaaonline.com, low cost spay/neuter clinic based in Brodheadsville.
For more information, visit www.PoconoHog.org.
Ride ends at the American Legion Pavilion, 5th Street, East Stroudsburg. Party from 1-6, Bands, food, raffles, drinks, vendors. Rain or shine. Open to the public, bikers and non-bikers. Entry/Raffle tickets $20 per person. Grand prize $2500. One $1000 winner, one $500 winner, two $250 winners, five $100 winners!
This year's ride benefits EPAA, Eastern Pennsylvania Animal Alliance, www.epaaonline.com, low cost spay/neuter clinic based in Brodheadsville.
For more information, visit www.PoconoHog.org.
July 18
TGAI Film Makers Program
JULY 18 - 22
The Young Film Makers Program 10 AM to 4 PM. NON-MEMBER RATES - $150. MEMBER RATES - $100 TGAI and on location, to be determined. When participating in a full-day program, be sure to pack a lunch! http://tottsgap.org/summer-film-workshop. Working in teams, each student will learn to conceive, storyboard and shoot, short, dynamic films. Through the production process, using voice over and interviews, students will get hands-on experience in narrative, industrial and documentary film concepts. This is a unique opportunity to learn directly from experienced film directors, writers and editors. This year's instructor is
award-winning producer/director Lois Silver.
The 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.
TGAI Dance Interactive
JULY 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.
Dance Intensive 2016 10 AM to 4 PM. NON-MEMBER RATES - $250. MEMBER RATES - $150. Totts Gap Arts Institute, 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013
When participating in a full-day program, be sure to pack a lunch! http://tottsgap.org/dance/adults-advanced-teens/summer-dance-intensive Learn technique, repertory, new choreography and musical theater with a professional artist in this week-long intensive study. This year's instructor is contemporary artist, John Brooks. Open to intermediate & advanced dancers.
July 21
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 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 5
TGAI Workshop
AUGUST 5
Scagliola 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.
Scagliola 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.
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.
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 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.
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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