SLATE BELT WEATHER JUNE 27TODAY - A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. TONIGHT - A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. 
Bangor Exchange "X Men" defeated the Plainfield Knights 9-2 for the Lehigh Valley Cal Ripken Minors Tournament Championship. They finished their regular season with a record of 16-1 and were named 2016 Minors Season Champions. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) (Another photo below)
Wind Gap Legion first basemen DePaolo records a put out at first base during a NORCO legion game played Thursday at Wind Gap. Final score NA. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) (New photo below) Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
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Health and Fitness....
Gym Free Fitness Anyone Can Do
(BPT) - Visiting a gym to lift weights or take a class is great for your health. However, busy schedules, tight budgets and simply not feeling like the gym environment is for you are reasons that frequently cause people to stop going. Fortunately, being fit doesn't require the gym!
Tavis Piattoly, a sports dietitian, expert nutritionist and co-founder of My Sports Dietitian, offers some no-fuss ideas for staying healthy without the gym.
Inside the home
Stuck inside? No problem. Try some squats or, if mobility is an issue, squat to a chair. Push-ups are another classic, highly effective option. If regular push-ups aren't an option, do them from your knees or against the wall. Other amazing exercises: lunges around the house, shoulder presses with dumbbells, jumping rope, jumping jacks, running in place, planks and sit-ups.
Outside in nature
Being out in the fresh air is a great escape that offers loads of fitness possibilities. Try hiking, paddle boarding, kayaking, skiing, fishing, mountain biking or whatever else peaks your curiosity. Simply taking a walk around the yard or block is beneficial, too.
At the office
Overcome the sedentary office lifestyle by making time for fitness. Try taking the stairs every day and park far away so you walk to the door. Then, use a 5-minute break every hour to do something active such as chair squats or seated leg raises. Set an automated alert so you don't forget.
Group fitness
Fitness can be more fun when you do it with friends or family. Play tag, organize relay races or create an obstacle course outside. Other enjoyable group fitness activities include hiking, swimming, basketball, soccer, Frisbee and bike rides.
When out and about
A busy schedule packed with errands still presents the opportunity for fitness. For example, walk or run the parking lot while kids are taking dance or music classes rather than passing the time on your smartphone.
Nutrients
A healthy balance of nutrients keeps blood sugar levels from crashing and gives you a steady source of energy. Piattoly especially recommends taking a Nordic Naturals supplement daily to get the omega-3s you need for optimal health. Extensive research has documented the health benefits of the two main omega-3s (EPA and DHA), which include not only support for a healthy heart, but also brain and cognitive function, joint mobility, eye health, pregnancy and lactation, healthy skin and hair, and a normally functioning immune response.
Balanced meals
To support fitness efforts, it's important to eat well and regularly. The best foods for sustained energy are balanced meals of complex fiber carbohydrates, healthy fats and lean protein. Piattoly suggests eating every three to four hours. Some ideas to include in balanced meals: whole grain breads and crackers, chicken breast, legumes and fresh fruit and vegetables.
Tavis Piattoly, a sports dietitian, expert nutritionist and co-founder of My Sports Dietitian, offers some no-fuss ideas for staying healthy without the gym.
Inside the home
Stuck inside? No problem. Try some squats or, if mobility is an issue, squat to a chair. Push-ups are another classic, highly effective option. If regular push-ups aren't an option, do them from your knees or against the wall. Other amazing exercises: lunges around the house, shoulder presses with dumbbells, jumping rope, jumping jacks, running in place, planks and sit-ups.
Outside in nature
Being out in the fresh air is a great escape that offers loads of fitness possibilities. Try hiking, paddle boarding, kayaking, skiing, fishing, mountain biking or whatever else peaks your curiosity. Simply taking a walk around the yard or block is beneficial, too.
At the office
Overcome the sedentary office lifestyle by making time for fitness. Try taking the stairs every day and park far away so you walk to the door. Then, use a 5-minute break every hour to do something active such as chair squats or seated leg raises. Set an automated alert so you don't forget.
Group fitness
Fitness can be more fun when you do it with friends or family. Play tag, organize relay races or create an obstacle course outside. Other enjoyable group fitness activities include hiking, swimming, basketball, soccer, Frisbee and bike rides.
When out and about
A busy schedule packed with errands still presents the opportunity for fitness. For example, walk or run the parking lot while kids are taking dance or music classes rather than passing the time on your smartphone.
Nutrients
A healthy balance of nutrients keeps blood sugar levels from crashing and gives you a steady source of energy. Piattoly especially recommends taking a Nordic Naturals supplement daily to get the omega-3s you need for optimal health. Extensive research has documented the health benefits of the two main omega-3s (EPA and DHA), which include not only support for a healthy heart, but also brain and cognitive function, joint mobility, eye health, pregnancy and lactation, healthy skin and hair, and a normally functioning immune response.
Balanced meals
To support fitness efforts, it's important to eat well and regularly. The best foods for sustained energy are balanced meals of complex fiber carbohydrates, healthy fats and lean protein. Piattoly suggests eating every three to four hours. Some ideas to include in balanced meals: whole grain breads and crackers, chicken breast, legumes and fresh fruit and vegetables.
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June 27 - Birthday - American musician Mildred J. Hill (1859-1916) was born in Louisville, Kentucky. She composed the melody for what is now the world's most often sung song, Happy Birthday to You.
June 27 1929 - 1st color TV demo (NYC) June 27 1950 - North Korean troops reach Seoul, UN asks members to aid South Korea, Harry Trumanorders US Air Force & Navy into Korean conflict June 27 1967 - The world's first ATM is installed in Enfield, London |
Health...
Probiotics: Myths and Facts
(StatePoint) With all the attention paid to health and wellness these days, it’s no wonder that probiotics are such a hot topic. Probiotics support digestive health and strong immunity (70 percent of our immune system is located in the digestive tract); however, there are a lot of myths surrounding them.
With the global probiotic market expected to climb to $36.7 billion in 2018, according to BCC Research, consumers should get the truth about how to reap probiotic benefits before shelling out their money.
Here are a few myths and facts to consider from probiotic experts at Ganeden, a leading manufacturer of probiotic ingredients:
Myth: If a yogurt product has the Live & Active Cultures seal on the label, it is “probiotic.”
Fact: The seal indicates that at the time of manufacture, a refrigerated yogurt contained at least 100 million cultures of Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophiles per gram, and that a frozen yogurt contained at least 10 million cultures per gram at the time of manufacture. This sounds pretty impressive, but depending on storage conditions, cultures used, and other manufacturing processes, there may be only a small fraction of the cells left by the time the product reaches your spoon, due to their naturally short lifespan.
The good news is there are products that contain far more robust cultures. For example, GanedenBC30 (Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086), a strain of probiotic bacteria, survives at rates of nearly 100 percent, and can be found in a variety of food and beverage products. Be sure to check the ingredient listing or look for its circular logo on packaging.
Myth: Fermented foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, miso and natto are good sources of probiotics.
Fact: It depends. While many of these foods do use naturally occurring live cultures to begin fermentation, the pasteurization process will kill almost all living bacteria, even the good guys!
If the fermented product is raw, meaning it was never pasteurized, it will contain bacteria, but it won’t necessarily be probiotic. The organisms used to produce the fermented food have not always been studied -- so whether they provide a health benefit to the consumer is unknown.
For benefits to your digestive health and immune system, seek out foods and beverages with added probiotic strains that have research showing their benefits, like GanedenBC30.
Myth: Added probiotic strains can’t survive in foods and beverages outside of the refrigerated dairy case.
Fact: Some strains can, such as GanedenBC30. Its stability is due to a unique protective spore that gives the probiotic an ability to survive harsh manufacturing processes, product shelf life and, finally, the journey through the digestive system.
These special characteristics allow it to be included in foods like oatmeal, muffins, coffee, orange juice and even pizza -- providing probiotic options that fit every lifestyle and preference.
To learn more about probiotics and their benefits, including digestive and immune support, along with enhanced protein utilization, and for a list of more than 500 probiotic product options, visit GanedenBC30.com.
When seeking out good sources of probiotics to include in your diet, remember to do research beyond the label.
With the global probiotic market expected to climb to $36.7 billion in 2018, according to BCC Research, consumers should get the truth about how to reap probiotic benefits before shelling out their money.
Here are a few myths and facts to consider from probiotic experts at Ganeden, a leading manufacturer of probiotic ingredients:
Myth: If a yogurt product has the Live & Active Cultures seal on the label, it is “probiotic.”
Fact: The seal indicates that at the time of manufacture, a refrigerated yogurt contained at least 100 million cultures of Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophiles per gram, and that a frozen yogurt contained at least 10 million cultures per gram at the time of manufacture. This sounds pretty impressive, but depending on storage conditions, cultures used, and other manufacturing processes, there may be only a small fraction of the cells left by the time the product reaches your spoon, due to their naturally short lifespan.
The good news is there are products that contain far more robust cultures. For example, GanedenBC30 (Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086), a strain of probiotic bacteria, survives at rates of nearly 100 percent, and can be found in a variety of food and beverage products. Be sure to check the ingredient listing or look for its circular logo on packaging.
Myth: Fermented foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, miso and natto are good sources of probiotics.
Fact: It depends. While many of these foods do use naturally occurring live cultures to begin fermentation, the pasteurization process will kill almost all living bacteria, even the good guys!
If the fermented product is raw, meaning it was never pasteurized, it will contain bacteria, but it won’t necessarily be probiotic. The organisms used to produce the fermented food have not always been studied -- so whether they provide a health benefit to the consumer is unknown.
For benefits to your digestive health and immune system, seek out foods and beverages with added probiotic strains that have research showing their benefits, like GanedenBC30.
Myth: Added probiotic strains can’t survive in foods and beverages outside of the refrigerated dairy case.
Fact: Some strains can, such as GanedenBC30. Its stability is due to a unique protective spore that gives the probiotic an ability to survive harsh manufacturing processes, product shelf life and, finally, the journey through the digestive system.
These special characteristics allow it to be included in foods like oatmeal, muffins, coffee, orange juice and even pizza -- providing probiotic options that fit every lifestyle and preference.
To learn more about probiotics and their benefits, including digestive and immune support, along with enhanced protein utilization, and for a list of more than 500 probiotic product options, visit GanedenBC30.com.
When seeking out good sources of probiotics to include in your diet, remember to do research beyond the label.
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TRAFFIC ALERTS WEEK OF JUNE 27
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 5112 (WIND GAP TO BANGOR)
Repairs and Upgrades Through August possibly 24 hours per day. Beware of rough surfaces.
BANGOR-MARTINS CREEK HWY (WASHINGTON TWP)
Between Uhler Road AND Messinger Street expect delays and lane restriction June 27-28 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
ROUTE 512 (EAST BANGOR)
Between Park Road AND Reimer Road expect delays and lane restriction June 30 - July 1 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
ROUTE 512 (BANGOR)
Between New Street and East Bangor expect delays and lane restriction June 27-29 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
RIVER ROAD (UMBT)
Between PA 611 AND Marshfield Drive expect delays and lane restriction June 29 - July 1 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 5112 (WIND GAP TO BANGOR)
Repairs and Upgrades Through August possibly 24 hours per day. Beware of rough surfaces.
BANGOR-MARTINS CREEK HWY (WASHINGTON TWP)
Between Uhler Road AND Messinger Street expect delays and lane restriction June 27-28 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
ROUTE 512 (EAST BANGOR)
Between Park Road AND Reimer Road expect delays and lane restriction June 30 - July 1 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
ROUTE 512 (BANGOR)
Between New Street and East Bangor expect delays and lane restriction June 27-29 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
RIVER ROAD (UMBT)
Between PA 611 AND Marshfield Drive expect delays and lane restriction June 29 - July 1 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 3 - Easton Municipal Band 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 June 26 Headliners ~ Oldies and Rock & Roll 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 |
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, 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
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
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.
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Your donations may be tax deductible.
Visit slateralums.com for more information.
June 27
Bangor 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.
July 2
Butterflies of Jacobsburg
See Butterflies of Jacobsburg Saturday, July 2, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join local butterfly enthusiast Bill Grant for this walk through the fields of Jacobsburg in search of these beautiful insects. Bill will show you how to identify local species using quick ID tips. Please wear sturdy hiking shoes. Hat, sunscreen, binoculars, and cameras are recommended..
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.
Join local butterfly enthusiast Bill Grant for this walk through the fields of Jacobsburg in search of these beautiful insects. Bill will show you how to identify local species using quick ID tips. Please wear sturdy hiking shoes. Hat, sunscreen, binoculars, and cameras are recommended..
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 3
Free Chicken Dinner
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes you to a FREE Creamed Chicken & Mushroom Dinner on Sunday, July 3rd, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. Questions? call 610-588-4453 or visit http://ebumc.org
East Bangor Pastie Sale
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church at 136 W. Central Ave., East Bangor, PA will hold a pastie sale. The selections include beef w/wo onions and broccoli-cheese w/wo onions. The cost is $5.50. To order, call Lois at 610-588-1745 by Sunday, July 3rd. Pasties must be picked up at the church on Tuesday, July 5th, at 3:30 p.m.
July 4
Enjoy Family Fishing
Enjoy Family Fishing Monday, July 4, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Do you have what it takes to be a S.M.A.R.T. angler? This introductory program includes interactive discussions and hands-on fishing instruction and is geared toward ages 8 to 80. You'll learn basic fishing skills including casting, baiting a hook, knot tying and how to take a fish off of a hook. You're welcome to bring your own poles but equipment and bait will be provided and fishing licenses are not required for the duration of the program. Please note that this program is only open to families that have not attended a Family Fishing Program in the past. 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.
Do you have what it takes to be a S.M.A.R.T. angler? This introductory program includes interactive discussions and hands-on fishing instruction and is geared toward ages 8 to 80. You'll learn basic fishing skills including casting, baiting a hook, knot tying and how to take a fish off of a hook. You're welcome to bring your own poles but equipment and bait will be provided and fishing licenses are not required for the duration of the program. Please note that this program is only open to families that have not attended a Family Fishing Program in the past. 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.
July 5
Tuesday Tails & Trails
Enjoy Tuesday Tails & Trails July 5, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Get some exercise with your canine companion! Jacobsburg’s dog ambassador “Lehigh” will lead the way and demonstrate proper dog walking etiquette in state parks. These guided hikes are 2 to 2.5 miles over uneven terrain. Hikers should always bring water, dog waste bags, and sturdy boots or shoes. Dogs must be on a leash. Meet by the flag pole at the Visitor Center at 400 Belfast Rd. Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.
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 some exercise with your canine companion! Jacobsburg’s dog ambassador “Lehigh” will lead the way and demonstrate proper dog walking etiquette in state parks. These guided hikes are 2 to 2.5 miles over uneven terrain. Hikers should always bring water, dog waste bags, and sturdy boots or shoes. Dogs must be on a leash. Meet by the flag pole at the Visitor Center at 400 Belfast Rd. Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.
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 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 14
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.
August 16
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 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.
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.
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.
Tap Dancing, Tuesday, June 28, 12:30-1:15 P.M.
Bean Bags, Thursday, June 30, 9:30 A.M.
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.
Tap Dancing, Tuesday, June 28, 12:30-1:15 P.M.
Bean Bags, Thursday, June 30, 9:30 A.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,
CLOSED
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY
Fire Cracker Bingo
12:15, Tuesday, July 5
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,
CLOSED
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY
Fire Cracker Bingo
12:15, Tuesday, July 5
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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