Garage Sale – Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21 from 9 am to 3 pm. 405 E. Mountain Ave., Pen Argyl, PA. Entire house contents; some furniture. Rain or Shine.
SLATE BELT WEATHER MAY 17TODAY - A chance of rain after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. TONIGHT - A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. 
Pen Argyl High School held it annual prom Saturday night. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) (Another photo below) Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
Bangor AARP Meeting On May 9, 2016 Bangor AARP Chapter #4135 met at the Blue Valley Farm Show ( Senior Center ).
Information for seniors: June 23, 2016 Utilities Town Hall with former PA Consumer Advocate Sonny Papowsky @ 5:30pm, Hanover Township Community Center 3660 Jacksonville Road Bethlehem, PA 18017 November 16, 2016 Scam Jam 11:00am-2:30pm Lehigh Valley Hispanic Center 520 East Fourth Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015. For more information on volunteering @ any of the events contact John Vargo 866-389-5654. A picnic is planned for Monday June 13, 2016 at our meeting. Friday June 17, 2016 from 10am-5pm we will have a Day of Horse Races. The next meeting of the Bangor AARP #4135 will be at Blue Valley Farm Show ( Senior Center ) on June 13, 2016@ 1:30 pm. At present there are two trips available. VENTURE INTO VERMONT Tuesday Sept 6, 2016-Friday Sept. 9, 2016 Tour Package Includes: Round trip deluxe motorcoach transportation, 3 nights hotel accommodations, 3 full breakfasts at the hotel, 1 Austrian Affair Lunch Buffet at the Trapp Family Lodge,Harvest Dinner Cruise aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen III cruising on Lake Champlain, watching the sun set over the majestic Adirondack Mountains and watch as twilight slips into darkness, one dinner upon arrival next to our hotel, ( 6 total meals included ) admissions to the following attractions, Vermont Marble Museum, Teddy Bear Factory, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory with a free sample and the Ethan Allen Homestead, visits to the Cold Hollow Cider Mill, Cabot Creamery and the Green Mountain Coffee Cafe, meal/driver gratuities, taxes. You will visit the towns of Burlington, Waterbury, and Stowe. Cost Per Person: $619.00 dbl. occ. Deposit Schedule: $150 per person by June 1, 2016 $250.00 per person by July 1, 2016 and balance in full no later than August 1, 2016. Please make checks payable to " Slate Belt AARP # 4135 " Single supplement: $165.00 LANCASTER SHOW TRIP & the DUTCH COUNTRY Tuesday November 1,2016- Thursday November 3, 2016 Tour Package Includes: Motorcoach transportation, 2 nights lodging, 5 meals: 2 breakfasts , 1 lunch, and 2 dinners, SAMSON Show at Sight and Sound Millennium Theatre, CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND Show at the American Music Theatre, Luncheon Sightseeing Cruise on the Spirit of Philadelphia, Landis Valley Museum, Rockvale Square Outlets for dining and free time, and much more. Cost Per Person: $369.00 dbl. occ. Deposit Schedule: $75.00 Due Upon Signing. Add $75.00 for single occupancy. Final Payment Due: August 25, 2016 For ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS PLEASE CALL DEANNA KEYSER SLATE BELT AARP #4135 610-588-4623 
Bangor elementary students enjoy the Second Annual 5k run/walk Glo Run sponsored by the Bangor PTO Saturday. (New photo tomorrow) Photo Courtesy Grace Stianche Belt and Beyond
Memorial Weekend Concert & Dinner A Memorial Weekend Concert & Dinner featuring patriotic ladies’ duo “Letters From Home” will be hosted by Mount Eaton Church in Saylorsburg, PA on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 6:30 PM. All are welcome to enjoy the 1940s-style show honoring our military veterans. Doors open and food will be served at 6:30 PM, followed by the concert at 7:00. Admission is free, and a love offering will be taken for the group.
Directions to the church may be found at mounteatonchurch.org. For more information, please contact the church office at 570-992-7050 or office@mounteatonchurch.org. 
Wind Gap Middle School students won several honors participating in Music in the Parks last Friday in Hershey. (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Deborah Hine
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
Please register in advance for events by purchasing online, purchasing in person, or calling. They also love hosting parties, private events, and private lessons- reach out to schedule. Happy Peacock with Lorena MAY 18, 6:00 PM Come paint this happy, proud peacock mixed media painting with artist Lorena. For $35 you get 3 hours of guided instruction and all your supplies. You can save some money and buy 2 tickets for $50 or 4 tickets for $90. Just make that selection in your shopping cart. These offers are limited so first come, first serve. This is painted with acrylics and other types of paint on a 16 X 20 canvas. At Bloom every dollar heals. Class size is limited so you must reserve your spot online. You may view our cancellation policy by visiting their website. 
Seniors staying fit at the Slate Belt Senior center with Zumba Gold instructor Janis Shive. Classes are held Tuesday mornings and Friday afternoons.. Photo courtesy Marcia Schiavone
Bangor High School Band ConcertThe Bangor High School School Band Concert will be held Friday, May 20, 2016, 7:30 pm at the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater in Bangor High School.
Pen Argyl High School held it annual prom Saturday night. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) (Another photo below) Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
Wildflower FolkloreSaturday, May 21, 9:30 AM–11:30 AM
Come on a two-hour search for late spring botanical treasures at Jacobsburg! They'll discuss how flowers got their names and legends, myths, and stories that surround them. Be prepared for a moderate hike that may involve muddy slopes. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars, camera, water and a snack. 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. Pen Argyl Women' Club Fund Raiser The Woman’s Club of Pen Argyl will be hosting a fund raiser at Detzi’s Tavern on Tuesday, May 17th from 4PM until 7PM. Ten percent of the food profits will be donated to support the Club’s scholarship fund which is given to a deserving senior in our area. Participation coupons are available at Detzi’s or from any member of the Pen Argyl Woman’s Club.
Tuesday TrailsTuesday, May 17, 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. 
May 17Book Discussion - Blue Mountain Library 6:30 pm
Bingo - Portland Fire Co., 7pm. Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 & 6-8pm Bangor Public Library - Open 10-8 Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show Preschool Story Time - Bangor Public Library, 10-11am. Mission of Love Food Pantry & Clothes Closet - N. Main St., Bangor, 10-2 Roseto Planning Commission - 7:00pm Borough Hall BMCL Book Group - Blue Mt. Comm. Library, 6:30pm Pen Argyl Park Board - Meeting, Community Center, 7:00pm. Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am CLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDARBizarre......Inside-out Skin Soccer Uniforms
PALENCIA, Spain, May 13 (UPI) -- A Spanish soccer team has unveiled a set of shocking new uniforms meant to resemble the musculature of a human body.
Club Deportivo Palencia Balompié shared photos of its players donning the "inside-out" uniforms which were designed to look like the soft interior portion of human muscle. While most of the players' uniforms are a fleshy red color, the goalies can be seen sporting the muscular pattern in a purple hue. Italian Sportswear company Kappa designed the uniforms in preparation of the team's upcoming playoff run in which they will look to be promoted to a higher division. According to The Local, the skinless look was meant to be a visual representation of the phrase "give skin" which means to give one's all.
Health.......What Poor Posture May Be Doing to You
(NewsUSA) - Feeling kind of tense and achy? It may be because of poor posture.
While the media has jumped on warnings about "tech neck" -- the neck pain and damage sustained from hunching over smartphones and other devices for too long -- you're actually risking harm to your overall health if just about any part of your body becomes misaligned. That's because, as the American Journal of Pain Management notes, a person's posture affects and moderates every physiological function, from breathing to hormonal production. Yes, you read that right. Every physiological function. How so? "Our muscles and ligaments routinely work to balance us as we sit, stand, bend and sleep," explains Sherry McAllister, DC, executive vice president of the not-for-profit Foundation for Chiropractic Progress. "Over time, however, uneven stress causes the body to adapt and change -- subsequently causing aches and pains." Multiple factors can contribute to poor posture -- including injury, stress, obesity, pregnancy and weak postural muscles. Chiropractors have been specifically trained, as part of their minimum seven years of higher education, to provide drug-free, hands-on care that helps to naturally align and strengthen the spine, as well as advise on healthy lifestyle habits. And speaking of habits, in keeping with National Correct Posture Month, the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress is out with tips designed to help you develop smart ones regarding posture. Among them:
Parenting....Global Nanny Tackles Family Issues
(NewsUSA) - Sponsored News - Most people know her as the lovable, but no-nonsense nanny. In this way, Jo Frost brought a fresh, tough-love approach to parenting into American living rooms, all in the name of helping families.
Now the acclaimed and internationally sought after caretaker of children and family advocate has partnered with UP TV to create "Jo Frost: Nanny On Tour." In the past, Frost focused on helping families with toddlers and elementary school-aged children; however, now Frost will concentrate on all stages of parenting from newborns and toddlers to tweens and teens. "This show is special to me because I concentrate on helping families with 21st century problems," said Frost. "Many associate me with naughty toddlers only; however, this show highlights how I have worked with families that include children from birth to teens, from grandparents to young parents and everything in between." Each week, Frost will address different concerns such as technology overload, sleep deprivation, single parent stress and blended family feuds. Through it all, Frost brings her familiar sense of sincerity, love and humor, as well as decades worth of experience and techniques to pinpoint each family's challenges and give parents practical tools they can use on their own. "We are thrilled to bring the foremost leader in fixing families back to American television in this all-new series expressly for and about families," said Amy Winter, executive vice president and general manager of UP. Throughout the season, Frost will travel across the country in her mobile RV office to a new city each week and work with one family that is in dire need of her expertise. In addition, Frost will travel into communities delivering expert advice and delivering quick fixes on the spot in places such as shopping malls, parks and town centers. Frost says the show has given a support system to families that have areas that need to be talked about because "family is our future and the health of a family is important to the future of America." "I'm just a woman who wants to reach out and help," said Frost. The series airs Thursdays at 8 p.m. EST exclusively on UP and is produced by Nanny Jo Productions. For more information, visit www.UPtv.com or visit Jo Frost on Twitter at @Jo_Frost #NannyJo or on Facebook at Jo Frost Official
TRAFFIC ALERTS WEEK OF MAY 16DELABOLE ROAD (WASHINGTON TWP) Between Between O.W. Road and Timberline Drive will experience delays and single lane restriction with stop signs 24 hours each day until further notice. RICHMOND ROAD (LOWER MT. BETHEL) Between Ott Drive and Miller Road will experience delays and single lane restriction 24 hours each day until further notice. VIADUCT (BANGOR) Between South Main St and Route 191 west lane closed into 2016. Follow detour. East lane (Rt 191 to S. Main) is open. GRAND CENTRAL ROAD Between Delabole Road and Mack Road will be closed to through traffic until further notice. ROUTE 512 (WIND GAP TO BANGOR) Repairs and Upgrades Through August possibly 24 hours per day. Beware of rough surfaces. BELFAST ROAD (BUSHKILL TWP) Between Henry Road AND Jacobsburg expect delays and lane restriction May 16 - 18 from 9:00am to 2:00pm. ROUTE 33 (STOCKERTOWN) Ramps no delays and lane restriction May 16 - 18 from 9:00am to 2:00pm. ROUTE 33 (SOUTH BOUND) Between Freemansburg Avenue AND I-78 expect delays and lane restriction May19 from 9:00am to 2:00pm. ROUTE 611 (FORKS TWP) Between Frost Hollow AND Mud Run Road expect delays and lane restriction May 16 - 19 from 9:00am to 2:00pm. STATE PARK ROAD (BUSHKILL TWP) Between Jacobsburg Road AND Gold Mill Road expect delays and lane restriction May 19 from 9:00am to 2:00pm. 
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, June 16, 7 PM - (moved to 3rd Thursday because of high school graduation) - "Slate Belt Heritage Center Preservation Awards Ceremony". Three recipients will be awarded for Architectural, Special Focus, and Initiative achievements.
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" Totts Gap Arts Events ScheduleAnnual Arts Fair Jazz-Art-Dance Expo June 5; Summer 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.
Salvation Army Camp The Salvation Army in Pen Argyl has several slots available for overnight Summer Camp in the Poconos. Please call for more information. (610) 863-6677
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. May 16Monday Morning Birds & BeansMonday, May 16, 7:00-9:00 AM
Rise and shine! Come for some delicious shade-grown coffee followed by a bird walk through Jacobsburg in search of Neotropical migrants. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring binoculars. Meet at the visitor center. Registration is not 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. May 17
May 19Young At Heart Meeting The Slate Belt Young at Heart will be meeting at St. Elizabeth church hall in Pen Argyl on Thursday, May 19 at 1:00pm. All, 55 and older, are invited to attend. Please mark your calendars: They will be sponsoring a trip to Philadelphia on Tuesday, June 21 and visiting the Constitution Center, Betsy Ross's house, Carpenters' Hall, the Liberty Bell, etc. Also, they will travel to Sight & Sound to see Sampson on Monday, October 10th. For more information, please call Mary Lou DeRea-Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630
May 20Bangor High School Band Concert The Bangor High School School Band Concert will be held Friday, May 20, 2016, 7:30 pm at the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater in Bangor High School.
Relay For Life The Relay for Life will be held from 4pm May 20 to 4pm Saturday May 21 at Bangor Memorial Park. FMI: www.relayforlife.org/paslatebelt.
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May 23Library Fund Raiser The Blue Mountain Community Library would like to encourage everyone in the area to come to DETZI’S TAVERN, 570 Lehigh Ave. (RT.512) in Wind Gap, PA on Monday, May 23rd, between the hours of 4:00 and 9:00 PM. Detzi’s has generously agreed to donate a portion of their sales during those hours to the library.
To participate in the Fundraiser, you must have a coupon to give to your waitress, which will then be attached to the receipt. The coupons can be picked up at the library during the hours of operation or at the Tavern that night. Members of the Board of Directors of the Library will be at the door with coupons. Please come to Detzi’s and help the Blue Mountain Community Library. All those on the Board wish to extend their thanks and appreciation to Detzi’s for their support. Call Lisa from 10 am-Noon at 610-863-3029 for information or visit www.bmcl.org. Find BMCL on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmclpenargyl. May 26Mattei Plans First Town Hall Meeting In his bid for State Representative of the 137th District, Dave Mattei will begin to hold Town Hall Meetings in various locations around his district that, when elected, he will continue during his tenure. Mattei believes in bringing good ole grass roots back by knocking on doors himself, making personal phone calls, and having Town Hall Meetings. Mattei states, “My first priority in my campaign is to listen to the people of the district and be a visible community presence for them to talk with.” Mattei goes on to explain that the essence of being an effective State Representative is to listen to the constituents, hear what they have to say, process all of that information along with research so that his policy and vote reflect his districts needs and priorities.
He wants his Town Hall Meetings to be informal where the exchange of conversation is productive and friendly. Mattei will kick off his Town Hall Meetings at the Roseto American Legion located at 143 Garibaldi Avenue, Roseto on May 26th at 6pm and is open to all within the district. Light refreshments will be served. May 27Memorial Weekend Concert & DinnerA Memorial Weekend Concert & Dinner featuring patriotic ladies’ duo “Letters From Home” will be hosted by Mount Eaton Church in Saylorsburg, PA on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 6:30 PM. All are welcome to enjoy the 1940s-style show honoring our military veterans. Doors open and food will be served at 6:30 PM, followed by the concert at 7:00. Admission is free, and a love offering will be taken for the group.
Directions to the church may be found at mounteatonchurch.org. For more information, please contact the church office at 570-992-7050 or office@mounteatonchurch.org. May 28Troop 81 2nd Annual Community Yard Sale Troop 81 2nd Annual Community Yard Sale will be held May 28 at Community Presbyterian Church, Route 611, Mt Bethel (7am - 4pm)
Calling all Yard Sale Enthusiasts, Crafters and Vendors for the 2nd Annual Girl Scout Troop 81 Community Yard Sale Event. Please reserve your space now for just $10/space, or $15 for two Join them for a day of bargains, lunch and some fantastic bake sale selections. The girls are raising money for their trip to ALASKA this June and could use your support! Now accepting donations for their yard sale, or book a spot for your own sales! As always, thank you so much for supporting the Girl Scout Troop. To reserve a spot (or 3!), or to make a donation, please contact Lori Laubach @ 610-597-8483!! All help is welcome. May 30
June 1Casino Training Free Information Session Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold a free information session on its casino training program on Wednesday, June 1, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the NCC Fowler Southside Center, room 627, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem. Casino training classes will begin on Monday, June 27.
For more information about the information session, call 610-332-6580 or e-mail hospitality@northampton.edu. . June 2Radio Club Meeting Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club will hold its meeting Thursday, June 2, 7:30 p.m. in the Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem. Program: Brian Harrison / KN4R from North Carolina with an eye-opening Special Presentation in Pennsylvania, “How radio played an integral role in a legendary mystery”. Hams and others interested are always welcome. Directions: http://goo.gl/maps/qKUJC. FMI: www.dlarc.org. 610.432.8286.
. June 4Blue Valley Acres (Dotta's) Yard Sale Blue Valley Acres (Dotta's) will hold its annual community yard sale from 8:00am to 4:00pm Saturday, June 4.
June 8NCC to Offer Practices of Successful Leaders Participants can learn to be high-performing leaders at a 3-day program, Practices of Successful Leadership, from Wednesday, June 8 through Friday, June 10, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. each day at Northampton Community College’s Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem.
The program will get to the heart of leadership by combining facilitator-led reviews of leadership research with a 360-degree assessment tool and interactive exercises along with individual and group processes, and video case studies. The fee is $1,400. For questions, call 610-332-8668. To enroll, visit Northampton.edu/lifelearn. June 10East Bangor Strawberry Festival The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will host a "Strawberry Festival" on Friday, June 10th from 4:00 p.m. until ???? It will be held at the Blaine Reimel Memorial Park on Park Rd. in East Bangor (rain or shine). Lots of good food and "Jacktown" ice cream will be available. For more info., call 610-588-4453 or visit www.ebumc.org.
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June 16Heritage Center 2016 Preservation AwardsThe Slate Belt Heritage Center is proud to announce the recipients of its' 2016 Preservation Award. Through this presentation the Heritage Center acknowledges those individuals who have performed exemplary acts toward promoting and preserving the culture and heritage of the Slate Belt. Candidates may be an individual or a group and can be self nominated or by another party. The three winners and their respective categories are as follows:
Anna Caldera The Initiative Award is presented to an individual who has shown exemplary actions in promoting and preserving the Slate Belt Heritage through In-Kind actions. This years recipient is Ms. Anna Caldera. Ms. Caldera played an integral part in editing all seven (7) books in the Heritage Center's "Ethnic Heritage Series". She volunteered, working countless hours advising and making adaptations along with the authors to produce prominent literary publications without thought of compensation. She has shown patience and guidance every stop of the way, making the ethnic project a huge success. Additionally she has co-authored "A Great Miracle Happened Here": The Jews of the Slate Belt and has also authored a book on the "Trail Trees of the Native Americans". Gage Parachos The Architectural Award is presented to an individual who has performed an exemplary act in saving or conserving a historic building, place or artifact where restoration is authentic to preservation. This years recipient is Mr. Gage Parachos. Mr. Parachos completed, as an Eagle Scout project, the restoration of the historic Portland Jail. Mr. Parachos repaired, plastered and sealed the stone walls, rebuilt the wood flooring, restored the jail windows and original door (found buried in the dirt) and placed artifacts to enhance the replication. He documented his work from beginning to end with a scrapbook of pictures. He followed up the project with clearing the grounds, making the walkway accessible and did exterior painting which enhanced his work. Joe DeFranco The Special Focus Award is presented to an individual who has shown exemplary actions in saving or conserving tradition or a body of knowledge: that individual who contributes to educational information via documentation. This years recipient is Mr. Joseph DeFranco. Mr. DeFranco has always enjoyed telling stories to friends, reading articles about Italy, food magazines and cookbooks, along with being surrounded by his grandparents who had the greatest influence on him. All of this has inspired him to write vignettes for the Blue Valley times, Slate Belt Magazine: The Belt and Beyond and subsequently publishing his own book "Growing Up in the Butcher Shop". Mr. DeFranco strived to keep the old customs alive so that the younger generation will have an idea as to his way of life growing up in the sixties, in a butcher shop and also for the older generations to reminisce days gone by. His efforts to conserve the Italian traditions via of educational information and documentation of his families heritage has earned him this reward. A ceremony to honor all three achievements will be held on Thursday, June 16th at 7:00 PM at the Heritage Center located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, PA The event is free and open to the public. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615 June 18Class of 1973 Bus Trip The Class of 1973 will sponsor a bus trip Saturday June 18, 2016 to Mohegan Sun casino at Pocono Downs, Wilkes Barre.
Bus ride by J and J transportation, 55 seats. Cost is $30 for the bus and you get $25 in slot money plus a $5 food voucher. Leaving Weis market in Pen Argyl at 3:00pm and return home to Weis market by 11:00pm. There will be horse racing going on too. Enjoy a fun ride to the casino, plus a snack Please bring a valid I. d. with you. Call Margaret Marsh at 610-417-0461 to reserve a seat. Rsvp by May 18, 2016 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 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.
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. |
 
 
 Ask The Doc........ Technology can be wonderful!
by Dr. Gary Williams, DMD
garywilliamsdmd.com I know sometimes new technologies can be frustrating and leave us questioning whether “progress” is worth the hassle. But, that is not the case with intra-oral digital scanners. We have been using our digital scanner at Family Dental Care now for 3 months, and the results are amazing. Sure, it’s pretty “cool” technology, and it has been totally comfortable for patients. No gagging going on! And the turn around time is much shorter. All of these are pluses, but here is the real benefit… the accuracy and fit of what we are making. I can comfortably predict a great fit of your new crowns, splints, Invisalign aligners, retainers, and anything else we scan for. That makes it worthwhile. It’s one thing to restore your mouth to health, but I want, you want, and you deserve to rest assured that what is placed in your mouth is the best possible fit known to dentistry. Digital scanning is here to stay at Family Dental Care. Feel free to ask us about our scanner. Garywilliamsdmd.com. 
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. May Activities
and Special Events: Morning Stretch: Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, 9:15 A.M. Walking Club: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 9:30 A.M. Zumba Gold: Tuesdays, 10:00 A.M. & Fridays, May 6, 13, 27 Craft & Chat: Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M. Mini exercise: Tuesdays 1:30 P.M. and Thursdays, May 5, 19, 26 1:30 P.M. Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 8:00-11:00 A.M. Exercise, Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00 A.M. AARP Meeting, Monday, May 9, 12:30 P.M. Day of Pampering (registration required) Thursday, May 12, 1:00-3:00 P.M. Music by J. .T. Carter, Friday, May 20, 12:30 P.M. Baseball, Friday, May 27, 10:00 A.M. 1st Annual Coloring Contest, Friday, May 27 (if interested see Joan for picture) 
Pen Argyl - May 2016
MTD: 2.74 YTD: 15.73 Normal: 4.47
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