SLATE BELT WEATHER JUNE 19TODAY - Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. TONIGHT - A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. 
Air Quality Alert Today The pennsylvania department of environmental protection has Issued a code orange air quality alert monday for the Lehigh Valley/Berks county area. A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for Sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma... Heart disease or other lung diseases...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine Particles...visit www.airnow.gov. O'Bryon Awarded Moffett Scholarship
Joshua Blaise O’Bryon received the BAHS Class of 1986 Gary R. Moffett Memorial Scholarship presented by Gary’s daughter, Jenna, during an award ceremony at the Craig Paine Theater in Bangor High School.
O’Bryon is a 2016 graduate of Bangor Area High School and Career Institute of Technology where he was enrolled in the Building Construction Technology Program. He has been part of CIT’s Co-op program for two years and is currently employed full time with Makatura Construction in Pen Argyl. During his four years at BAHS, he was on the honor roll 16 consecutive quarters, student of the month on several occasions, and received a slate award for academic excellence. CIT also brought forth many opportunities for success. While attending CIT for three years he became part of the National Technical Honor Society and SkillsUSA. He has been recognized on several occasions for various accomplishments, community service efforts, academic awards and achievements. SkillsUSA gave O’Bryon many opportunities to attend regional competitions for District 11 construction, placing third, and advanced to state competitions for community service, placing eighth. Over the three years he attended District 11 conferences, and in his senior year, he served as Pennsylvania State Student Ambassador for SkillsUSA. He has often volunteered in his community as well as many community service events for CIT and SkillsUSA. Outside of school, Joshua’s hobbies encompass outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, hunting, kayaking, and boating. He enjoys motor sports like monster trucks and NASCAR races. He also dedicates his time to his family members and friends. His future plans entail attending the Fall 2016 class at Southeast Lineman Training Center in Trenton, Georgia. His ambition and passion is to become a Journeyman/Lineman A Class in the electrical field after SLTC graduation in December, 2016 and completion of an apprenticeship program with the electrical company. St. Luke’s Aux. Gives $149,000 to Improve Patient Care Bethlehem, PA The Auxiliary of St. Luke’s University Hospital has granted 27 funding requests from hospital departments as part of its annual Wish List program. Totaling $149,000, all of the gifts benefit patients in some way.
“We always look forward to reading the requests from the staff who work directly with patients,” says Auxiliary President Ann Marie Brogle. “They are attuned to the needs of their patients and families and know just what is needed to improve care and make the patient experience a little more pleasant. Sometimes the requests are small and often quite creative.” Each departmental gift is less than $10,000 and ranges from $214 for a sound system in the radiology department of St. Luke’s Anderson Campus to $9,999 for a chest compression system for the Emergency and Transport System at St. Luke’s University Hospital – Bethlehem. Designed to help improve outcomes of sudden cardiac arrest victims, the device performs at least 100 compressions per minute, enabling first responders to care for the patient in other ways. Throughout the year, the Auxiliary raises funds for the Wish List Program through a variety of activities. These include proceeds from the hospital gift shops, special sales, commission on vending machine revenue and the Classic on the Green Golf Tournament. In December, the Auxiliary invited departments to submit requests and received more than 60 proposals. One of the requests granted this year is the purchase of an early ambulation device that holds items that a patient needs when getting out of bed, such as IVs, monitors and oxygen. This frees the hands of the staff member so he or she can help the patient stand and walk. “Hopefully, we put smiles on some faces when we announced the awards,” Brogle says. “The feedback we get from the people we fund is amazing.” For example, she received a particularly moving note from an Iraqi War veteran, who said the scholarship affirmed his decision to become a nurse. In addition to department requests, the Wish List Program allocated $10,000 for scholarships to each the St. Luke’s School of Nursing and the Temple/St. Luke’s School of Medicine for scholarships. The School of Nursing received an additional $10,000 grant. The area receiving the largest share of Wish List funds this year, $32,000, is St. Luke’s Women’s and Children’s Services. The funding will purchase a blanket warmer, labor room lights, infant scales, a pulse oximeter, digital cameras and bilirubin phototherapy units to treat babies with newborn jaundice. Other wishes granted include the purchase of a bariatric bed for St. Luke’s Hospice House, and funding for the St. Luke’s Sports Medicine Youth Sport Safety Initiative, Cancer Survivors Day, and Run with the Heroes, an annual 5K run/walk that recognizes the trauma survivors and their loved ones and friends. 
The Agape Singers will entertain 6:00pm Tuesday, June 21 at Columcille Megalith Park. Carol Portice, Director Sarah Simko, Assistant Director and Accompanist. University Presbyterian Church, Rochester Hills, Michigan Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a time of wonderful music.
'What’s Special About Mt. Bethel?'MT BETHEL – “What’s Special About Mt. Bethel?”A presentation by The Nature Conservancy, will be featured at the Slate Belt Museum in Mt. Bethel, on Sunday, June 26th, beginning at 2 pm. Ellen Lott, Program Manager from The Nature Conservancy, will share insights into Mt. Bethel’s extraordinary natural wonders. The residents of the Mt. Bethel area live in the midst of three important landscapes: the Kittatinny Ridge, the Mt. Bethel Fens, and the Minsi Lake Vernal Pool Corridor. Everyone is invited to come and learn more about the creatures and features of these special places. This 60 minute program is being offered as part of an open house at the Slate Belt Museum.
The Slate Belt Museum is located at 2214 North Delaware Drive (Route 611) in Mt. Bethel, just north of the Route 512 intersection and 2 miles south of the Portland-Columbia bridge to Interstate 80 in New Jersey. The Museum is open every Sunday from 1 until 4 pm. Admission is free but donations are encouraged. 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
June 20th-25th, 9am-3pm Totts Gap Art Camp for K-6th grade. There is still space so come between 8:30-9am to sign up for the week. There are half-day mornings or afternoons as well as full day programs. Music on Mondays Music on Mondays at Dansbury Depot featuring Musician Chris London and Artist Laurel Gingerich June 20.
Come and enjoy music and art at the depot. Vendors and art begin at 5:30 PM; music at 7:00. This week’s featured musician will be Chris London. Chris will entertain us with a collection of songs that we all know and love. His guitar playing and his voice are a wonderful blend. Chris will be singing solo tonight but he also plays with the band, Friar’s Point. A free will offering will be taken on behalf of the musician. The featured artist is Lauriel Gingerich. Lauriel has a fine hand and eye for creating beautiful artwork. Her pictures are realistic and eye catching. Her miniature chairs will delight any little girl (or big girl for that matter.) Lauriel’s show and sale will be inside the depot. Vendors are varied and fun. Event is held rain or shine as we move inside the depot if the weather is bad. 
This group of ladies are dishing out dessert during the Strawberry Festival held at Faith United Presbyterian Church in Pen Argyl Saturday night. (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
Tuesday TrailsTuesday, June 21, 5:30-7:00 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. Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. 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. Totts Gap Adult ClassAdult Classes Begin June 20. TIMES AND COSTS VARY, CHECK TOTTSGAP.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION. Totts Gap Arts Institute, 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013. It's NEVER too late! Take a class and learn watercolor or oil painting, clay work, knitting, or dancing for fitness. Our adult
classes run on a 6 week schedule, so you have plenty of time to try all your favorites. Strawberry Full Moon Celebration They will begin gathering for the 'Full Strawberry Moon' in the circle of stones at 7:30pm on Monday, June 20th with the Celebration beginning at 8:00pm. The Gathering is open to all who feel called to participate in welcoming and honoring Grandmother Moon and her healing energies. If weather is a problem we will gather in the Chapel.
Plus this month during the gathering there is a Handfasting Ceremony uniting a couple in marriage and you are invited. The Ceremony will be incorporated in the Full Moon Ceremony. They welcome all who wish to bring their drums, flutes and other musical instruments. Please bring any poem, song, chant or story you would like to share as well as your crystals, gems, etc. for cleansing by the Full Moon energies. Of course, this will be followed by a sharing of 'Tea and Treats' - bring your favorite treat! They look forward to celebrating with you. No need to RSVP - your presence is all that is required.
June 20Connections for Women - Hopespring, Market St., Bangor 6-8:30pm
Bingo - Kunkletown Fire Co. Progressive Jackpot. 7pm Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 & 6-8pm Bangor Public Library - Open 1-8 Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show Plainfield Township Planning Commission - Municipal Building, 7:30 pm. Bangor School Board Work Session - Slater Conference Room , 7:30 Lower Mount Bethel Supervisors - Meets Centerfield Building - 7pm Upper Mount Bethel Supervisors - Meets 7:00pm Write Night - Collaborative writer's group. Nazareth Center for the Arts, 7-9pm Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm CLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDARCan You Believe It?Astronaut Lands After Six Months
ZHEZKAZGAN, Kazakhstan, (UPI) -- British astronaut Tim Peake returned to Earth after spending six months on the International Space Station. Peake landed in Kazakstan in a Soyuz capsule alongside Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko and U.S. astronaut Timothy Kopra on Saturday afternoon.
After landing Peake told the BBC that he felt "truly elated" to be back on Earth after his lengthy stay on the space station. "The smells of Earth are just so strong, just so good to be back on Earth," he said. "I'll look forward to seeing the family." The spacecraft reportedly turned over several times before finally making its landing. Peake, who was chosen from a pool of 8,000 applicants to join the European Space Agency astronaut training program in 2009 said it would likely take him a while to get used to living on Earth again. "It is going to be quite tricky for me to adapt. It's probably going to take me two or three days before I feel well," he said. "It will take me several months before my body fully recovers in terms of bone density. And it will be interesting to see any lasting changes to eyesight etc." While aboard the ISS, Peake and the other two crew members were responsible for conducting scientific research in biology, biotechnology and science. "We're really in a very privileged position up here, we have an enormous responsibility with regard to the science that we're trying to do, and so we just have to try and be as professional as possible," he told CNN. In April, Peake also completed the London Marathon in 3:35:21 while strapped to a treadmill aboard the International Space Station.
Entertaining...Summer Party Themes that Sizzle
(BPT) - Patriotic celebrations, neighborhood block parties, graduations, bridal showers and family reunions - whatever your summer soiree, a creative theme can elevate any gathering from fun to fantastic. If you've done the usual - luau, ethnic and red-white-and-blue - and are looking for motifs that will really make a splash, here are six unique themes and some ideas for implementing them with style this season:
1. Star-spangled movie night Summer patriotic celebrations can be pretty formulaic if you just serve burgers and hot dogs while watching fireworks on TV. But merge patriotism with film, and you can create a memorable, magical party. Break out the red-white-and-blue bunting, rent some velvet ropes and stanchions like you see in a theater, pick up a projector, screen and popcorn machine from your local rental store, and spend the day reveling in patriotic-themed movies. Your local rental store has everything you need to create a star-spangled movie night. Find a rental store at rentalhq.com. Not sure what to show? "Captain America" and "Independence Day" are thrill rides that both kids and adults will love. Or, tug at the heart strings with sports-themed, all-American movies like "Miracle" and "Field of Dreams." 2. A day at the carnival Whether you're looking for an inspired block party idea or a kid's birthday party theme that will leave parents and children talking about it until winter break, you can't beat a carnival theme for summer fun! Serve up traditional carnival fare - rented hot dog and popcorn machines will come in handy - and break out the carnival games. From favorites like the ring toss, dart/balloon board and duck ponds, to inflatable bounce houses and dunk tanks, you can rent carnival games to create a one-of-a-kind backyard event. 3. Summer snacking soiree Beach time, vacation, warm weather and sunshine are all lovely aspects of summer, but let's face it - summer snacks are the highlight of the season. Adults and kids alike will love a menu that highlights some of their favorite warm-weather snacks. Set up a s'mores station with graham crackers, marshmallows, chocolate bars and a camp fire (under adult supervision, of course). Place popcorn, hot dog, frozen drink and ice cream machines around the backyard. Celebrate summer fruits like watermelon and avocado with creative recipes like watermelon fruit pops, fruit bruschetta, fruit skewers and hummus/guacamole dip. 4. Whacky water world When the temperatures soar, everyone loves some water fun. Invite guests to bring their bathing attire and visit your backyard for some whacky water fun. Fill balloons with water and hang them from a tree branch to create a wet, wild pinata. Rent an inflatable water slide, a misting fan, dunk tank and bubble machine. As guests arrive, equip each with a water gun. Have plenty of water barrels around the yard for quick refills and don't forget to have plenty of towels on hand. 5. Karaoke dance-off Dance party or karaoke - which musical theme should you choose? Why not combine the themes and give your guests a chance to belt out their favorites while their friends shake it on the dance floor? Your local rental store can provide the karaoke machine, juke box and dance floor - your guests bring their creativity. Escalate the fun and add a touch of competition by inviting guests to dress and perform in the musical style that was in fashion when they graduated high school (or kindergarten or grade school for younger attendees). 6. Stadium day Watching the big game together is a great party theme any time of year. Add a singularly summery element to your game day celebration by staging it outdoors in a homemade stadium setting. You can rent bleachers and a big screen to make guests feel like they're right there in the stadium as they're watching the game together. Add in food machines to make traditional stadium fare like hot dogs, nachos, popcorn and burgers. Decorate with banners, pennants and flags. Set up a portable bar beside the bleachers and you're all set for a stadium-style experience in your own backyard. Creative themes can add fresh excitement to virtually any summer gathering. To find a rental store with everything you need to execute a unique theme, visit www.rentalhq.com.
Health...The Truth about Alzheimers
(BPT) - It's the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States, affects more than 5 million Americans and one out of every three seniors will die from it. Yet misconceptions surround Alzheimer's disease.
Contrary to what many people think about Alzheimer's, it's not a normal part of growing older. And while there's not yet a way to prevent, cure or even slow the progression of the disease, people with Alzheimer's can benefit from detecting it early. During June - Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month - the Alzheimer's Association is encouraging everyone to learn the truth about Alzheimer's disease. "Misunderstanding crucial facts about the disease can have consequences that can lead to stigma, delayed medical attention and inadequate support for caregivers," says Ruth Drew, director of family and information services, Alzheimer's Association. "Greater understanding of Alzheimer's is urgently needed given the dramatic impact of the disease. It devastates too many families for it to remain a mystery. We need everyone to know the truth about Alzheimer's so we can bridge current gaps and build greater support toward advancing treatments and finding a cure." Debunking common myths Alzheimer's is most often associated with memory loss, but the truth is the disease can appear through a variety of signs and symptoms. A progressive and fatal disease, Alzheimer's attacks the brain, killing nerve cells and brain tissue, which affects a person's ability to remember, think and plan. While the majority of people who have Alzheimer's are seniors, it can also affect people in their 30s, 40s and 50s - a form of the disease known as younger-onset Alzheimer's. About 5 percent of people with the disease have younger-onset Alzheimer's. Everyone is, technically, at risk of developing Alzheimer's, but certain groups have elevated risks; African-Americans are twice as likely as whites and Hispanics one and a half times as likely to develop Alzheimer's. Nearly two-thirds of all people who have Alzheimer's are women. Empowering information Every 66 seconds, someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer's, according to the Alzheimer's Association. Detecting the disease early may help the person with Alzheimer's, caregivers and loved ones in multiple ways. People who receive an early diagnosis may have more time to explore treatments that could help relieve some symptoms, and help them stay independent longer. They may be able to participate in a clinical drug trial to help advance Alzheimer's research. Resources such as Alzheimer's Association TrialMatch can help you find current studies. Detecting Alzheimer's early can also give people with the disease, their caregivers and loved ones more time to plan for the future. If you are diagnosed in the early stages of the disease, you may be able to participate in decisions about your care, living arrangements, and financial and legal matters. Only a doctor can accurately diagnose Alzheimer's disease, but the Alzheimer's Association has developed 10 warning signs and symptoms that may help you decide it's time to consult a physician, including: * Memory loss that disrupts daily life. * Challenges in planning and solving problems. * Difficulty completing familiar tasks. * Confusion over time or place. * Trouble understanding visual images or spatial relationships. * New problems with spoken or written words. * Misplacing things and not being able to find them by retracing your movements. * Decreased or poor judgment. * Withdrawal from others at work or in social situations. * Changes in mood or personality. "If a person is having trouble doing something that they routinely did for years or they demonstrate a significant shift in personality that lasts over time - those are warning signs that need to be explored," Drew says. "Too often people dismiss these changes as stress or having too much to do, but when they persist over time, it's best to get it checked out. Ignoring the situation is the worst way of handling it." To learn more about Alzheimer's disease and to find resources for caregivers, families and people living with the disease, visit www.alz.org, the website of the Alzheimer's Association.
TRAFFIC ALERTS WEEK OF JUNE 13DELABOLE 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 5112 (WIND GAP TO BANGOR) Repairs and Upgrades Through August possibly 24 hours per day. Beware of rough surfaces. HIGH STREET (BUSHKILL TWP) Between Broad Street AND Cherry Hill Road expect delays and lane restriction June 24 from 9:00am to 2:00pm. KESSERLERSVILLE ROAD (FORKS TWP) Between Church Road AND Klein Road expect delays and lane restriction June 20-24 from 9:00am to 2:00pm. ROUTE 611 (LMBT) Between River Road AND State Street expect delays and lane restriction June 13 from 9:00am to 2:00pm. ROUTE 611 (UMBT) Between State Street AND Monroe County Line expect delays and lane restriction June 23-24 from 9:00am to 2:00pm. ROSETO AVENUE (RT 191) ROSETO Between 4th Street AND Shooktown Road expect delays and lane restriction June 20-21 from 9:00am to 2:00pm. 
Free Summer Concerts
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. Bangor Park 2016 Summer EventsSaturday night, June 18th: Movie Night featuring Barnyard The movie starts at dusk and is free to the public. Refreshments will be sold.
Friday Night, June 24th: Splashdance at the pool from 7:30pm-9:30pm for all teens that will be entering 7th, 8th and 9th grades. $3. Rain date is June 25th. 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 Senior Center Bus TripsSlate Belt Senior Center is sponsoring a bus trip to the Rainbow Dinner Theater, Lancaster area for the production of "The Perfect Wedding"June 23rd, 9:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. .They are also sponsoring a bus Trip to Sight & Sound Theater , Lancaster area for the production of Samson, meal at Shady Maples, July 28th, 9:30 A.M.-8:00 P.M.
BAHS School Marching Band Uniform Fund Drive The Bangor Area High School Marching Band uniforms, which are modeled after Her Majesty’s Royal Welsh Guard, pay tribute to the heritage of Bangor, PA. After years of normal wear and tear, the uniforms must be replaced. The new uniforms will continue to use the same style.
The Slater Band Boosters have initiated a fund drive to support this effort. The Boosters will appreciate any donations, small or large, to this cause. The names of contributors will be acknowledged in concert programs during the 2016-2017 school year. Names of contributors at higher levels will be memorialized on a plaque to be displayed in the theater wing of the high school. More information is available at www.bahsbands.weebly.com. Send your tax deductible contributions to: Slater Band Boosters, Uniform Drive c/o Charlie Cole , 608 Shawnee Street, Roseto, PA 18013 Prescription Drug Take-Back Box The Slate Belt Regional Police Department has a prescription drug “Take-Back “box at their 6292 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth, Pa office (Plainfield Township Municipal Building). Contact information for the SBRPD is: 911 (Emergency), 610-759-8517 (Non-Emergency), 610-759-8523 (Fax) and 1-888-823-4978 FREE (Non-Emergency Toll Free)
Slate Belt Heritage Center Events ScheduleThursday, July 14, 7 PM - "History of the Mt. Bethel Inn" (now TK'S). -Presented by Kara Muschock.
Thursday, August 11, 7PM - "Preservation and Restoration of Gravestones" - Presented by John O'Brien who is a member of the Association of Gravestone Studies, an international group dedicated to preserving old cemeteries. Thursday, September 8, 7 PM - "History and Preservation of Greenwalk Trout Hatchery" - Presented by Jackie and Ty Bartosh. The impact of the fishing industry and its benefits on the environment will be explained. Thursday, October 13, 7 PM - "Annual Heritage Haunted Tour". Thursday, November 10, 7 PM - Veterans Program Sunday, December 11, 2 PM - Carol Alfred on German "Belznichel Santa's" Totts Gap Arts Events ScheduleSummer Camps I June 13 - 17; New Adult Classes June 20; 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. 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. June 20
June 21Tuesday TrailsTuesday, June 21, 5:30-7:00 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. Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. 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. June 23Pennsylvania Trappers Rendezvous The District 10 Trappers of Pennsylvania will host the 79th Annual Pennsylvania Trappers Association Rendezvous at the West End Fairgrounds June 23-25 in Gilbert, PA, 570 Fairgrounds Rd. Gilbert, PA 18331 from 8am-6pm daily. Admission $5/day or $10/all 3 days. Camping accommodations available on site. Go to www.patrappers.com for more information or Contact Bob Counterman: 610-759-9203 & Scot Mucha: 610-863-9759
June 24Blue Mt. Community Library Fundraiser The Blue Mt. Community Library will hold its first Wine Tasting Fundraiser on Friday, June 24 at The Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery. The event will be held from 4:00-6:00 pm and includes 5 wine tastings, a tour, a wine glass from the winery, and hot and cold hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are limited and are on sale at the library for $20 per person and must be purchased in advance. Your ticket will automatically be entered in a drawing for a Gift Basket of a bottle of wine, wine glasses and snacks. The Winery will provide catered food to purchase and live music from 6:00-9:00 pm for anyone who wishes to stay. Come and enjoy this beautiful venue and help raise money for the library. Call 610-863-3029 for more information or visit www.bmcl.org. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/bmclpenargyl.
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June 27Bangor Elks Lodge #1106 Golf Tournament The 16th annual Bangor Elks Lodge #1106 golf tournament that benefits major projects will be held on Monday, June 27, 2016 at Whitetail Golf Club. It is a four-person scramble format with a cost of $85 per golfer. It includes golf, cart, prizes, cookout lunch, and beverages. A hole-in-one is sponsored by Dotta Auto Sales. Please call the Bangor Elks Lodge #1106 at 610-588-3420 to register your foursome or email bangorelks@gmail.com. Deadline is June 20, 2016.
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July 17TGAI 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.
August 16Coming 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. 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. |
 
 
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. June's Events
Pool Tables available every morning and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Morning Stretch Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday 9:15 A.M. Walking Club, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 A.M. Crafts, Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M Zumba Gold, Tuesdays, 10:00 A.M. Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 9:00-11:00 A.M. Exercise with Darla, Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00 A.M. Painting with instructor, Thursdays, 1:30-3:30 P.M. Diabet 'DAY AT THE RACES"- PICNIC LUNCH AND MUSIC, Friday June 17, (other activities suspended) ART SHOW, Tuesday, June 21, 9:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. COUNTY MEETING 2:00-3:00 P.M Bingo and Ice Cream sponsored by New Eastwood, Friday, June 24 12:00 Noon Tap Dancing, Tuesday, June 28, 12:30-1:15 P.M. Bean Bags, Thursday, June 30, 9:30 A.M. 
Pen Argyl - June 2016
MTD: 2.03 YTD: 19.41 Normal: 4.65
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