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TRAFFIC ALERTS WEEK OF NOVEMBER 30
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 (Moore Twp)
Between Barrall Avenue AND Jones Road will experience delays and lane restriction November 30 through December 2 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Route 512 (Bushkill Twp)
Between Clearfield Road AND Epps will experience delays and lane restriction November 30 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Route 33 North (Stockertown)
Between Tatamy AND PA 191 will experience delays and lane restriction November 30 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Bushkill Center Road (Bushkill Twp)
Between High Street AND Moorestown Road will experience delays and lane restriction November 30 through December 4 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Route 512 (Washington Twp)
Between Franklin Street AND Old Pen Argyl Road will experience delays and lane restriction December 1 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
High Street (Bushkill Twp)
Between Spruce Street AND Cherry Hill Road will experience delays and lane restriction December 3 through December 4 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Sullivan Trail (Plainfield Twp)
Between Kromer Road AND Abel Colony will experience delays and lane restriction December 3 through December 4 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
This Week at BloomNormal Open Studio Hours unless noted are:
Tuesday's from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Wednesday's from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Friday's from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday's from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday, November 23, 2015 Choose from the following 2 events from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Gift Tag Coloring and Stamping - Free or Arm Knitting Workshop - $20.00 No need for needles when you have arms! Tuesday, November 24, 2015 from 2:00-4:00 PM $15.00 for 2 glasses, paints and instruction. Great Christmas Gift Idea! Wednesday, November 25, 2015 They''ll be closing early at 4:00 PM Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Friday, November 27, 2015 Paint Party 6:30-8:30 PM "Button Snowman" with Anne - $30.00 Saturday, November 28, 2015 from 6:30-9:30 PM Paint "The Ornament Family" with Anne $35.00 Go to their web-site, Facebook or to Bloom's on-line store to register for the Wreath Making Workshop. Friday, December 4, 2015 from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm or 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. This workshop is $45 and includes all supplies CLICK HERE FOR BLOOM'S NOVEMBER CALENDAR Snowshoes and Hiking Poles Available at JacobsburgWhen: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM-2:30 PM
Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth Borrow snowshoe equipment to use on Jacobsburg’s trails this winter! Snowshoes are available for folks of any age or shoe size, including small children. Snowshoes will not be made available during times of insufficient snow cover, usually at least five inches of snow is required. To borrow equipment you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email [email protected]. You can check their website at [email protected] for current winter conditions and snow depth. 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 [email protected] for more information.
Winter Clothing Drive From November 1st through December 31st, Project Keep Warm, an initiative of the Lehigh Valley Business Group, will bring community resources together to help those who need help this winter. Last year over 4,500 items were collected and donated and delivered to homeless, shelters, children, families, seniors and others.
This will be the Fourth annual Project Keep Warm drive to collect winter weather gear items for the homeless – individuals, families, children, shelters, animal shelters, and others. They hope to collect more than 6,000 items this year. To learn more about how you can help. Go to www.lvbg.org or www.projectkeepwarm.org or you can e-mail them at [email protected]. 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.
Pen Argyl Leaf Collection Pen Argyl Leaf Collection is now underway.
No leaves should be placed out for collection from 11/23- 11/27 collection will resume 11/30/15 due to Thanksgiving Holiday and holiday light installation. Collection will resume on 11/30/2015 and continue through 12/04/15. Please note leaves will not be picked up if they have sticks, acorns or animal feces in the piles. These materials can cause malfunctions with the machinery and become dangerous to our employees. Avoid putting leaves out 2 days before rain or foul weather, especially in the hilly areas of the Borough. During storms leaf piles can clog storm basins and cause water damage to streets and private property. Whenever possible, park away from leaf piles so the workers can maneuver the equipment and clean up more thoroughly. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the scheduling of the leaf pick-up, please call the Public Works Office at 610-863-9249, leave your name, address and brief message, your concern will be addressed in a prompt manner. Free Movies - Wind Gap Film Club Wind Gap Film Club is hosting a series of free movies during the months of November, December, and January.
November’s feature films are The Birdcage and Kinky Boots, the movie will begin at 6pm on November 12th at the Wind Gap Legion. The Grinch and Love Actually will be shown on December 18th at 6pm at the Weona Community Center in Pen Argyl. Donations for the local food bank will be collected at the door. The film club is looking for donations of cups, glasses, and items for their Christmas event on December 18th. For more information visit them on Facebook or email [email protected] Friends of Bangor Library CookbookThe Friends of the Bangor Public Library are pleased to announce their newly released "Friends of the Library Cookbook". Recipes represent submissions from people throughout the Slate Belt. The publication comes just in time for the Christmas season and make a unique gift. Featured, also in the book, is a bio of the Friends of the Library, a vignette on the history of the Bangor Library, in addition to household tips. The books are available for purchase at the Bangor Library for $8.00. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
Weona Park Yoga Yoga at the Community Center- Mondays and Thursdays, 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. $10 per session.
Fur Trappers Live Bid Auction District 10 Trappers of Pennsylvania will host a Live Bid Fur Auction @ Belfast-Edelman Sportsman Association, 474 sportsman club Rd. Nazareth, January 16,2016.
Doors open at 8am. Auction begins at 9am. $5 refundable registration fee, 4% commission. Furtaker license and PTA membership required. Contact Bob Counterman 610-759-9203 Fur Auction @ Belfast-Edelman Sportsman Association, 474 sportsman club Rd. Nazareth, PA 18064. Doors open at 8am. Auction begins at 9am. $5 refundable registration fee, 4% commission. Furtaker license and PTA membership required. Contact Bob Counterman 610-759-9203 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. Friends of the Bangor Public Library
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Free Photo with Santa Merchants Bank is hosting free photos with Santa. The photos will be taken from 10am-Noon on Saturday, November 28th at the Merchants Bank located at Route 191 in Bangor. All are welcome.
Bangor Tree Lighting November 28 The annual Bangor Christmas Tree lighting will be held 6:00pm, Saturday, November 28 and not November 27 as previously announced at Founders Park in downtown Bangor. Refreshments available at the Hub after the lighting.
Toys for Tots Toy Drive It’s time for the Annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive Event hosted by Portland Lodge 311 F&AM. The lodge would like to invite the community to join them from 1-4pm on Saturday, November 28th at the Blue Valley Farm Show Complex as they help the US Marines of Allentown deliver Christmas to children in need throughout Northampton County. Santa will be landing by helicopter at this year’s annual Toys for Tots Event compliments of Mr. Carl Tolino .
Santa will be available for pictures in the Rockin' Photobooth and each child who visits with him will receive a free 4x6 photo and a gift. Chesty the Marine Bulldog Mascot will be escorted to the event by US Marines, Margaret the Pink Fire Truck, Washington Township Police and Fire Departments, Plainfield Township Fire Department, and the Slate Belt Regional Police Department. The rescue vehicles will remain on display throughout the afternoon. This year children of all ages can enjoy a meet & greet with their favorite characters from the Star Wars Saga! Children may also get a photo with Elsa and Olaf from the children's movie Frozen. The DeVaLug Lego club will be at the event with their large, Lego Christmas display and The Gospel Train Club will have their interactive Lionel and Thomas the Tank Engine displays. Children will also be able to enjoy various children's activities, hot chocolate, crafts, face painting & so much more. Parents may browse the vendors, who will have a variety of crafts, products and Christmas gift ideas. Portland Lodge asks that those who join them on Saturday, November 28th bring a donation of a new, unwrapped toy for a child 0-12 year of age. The Green Knight Wrestling Club will be joining the festivities of Toys for Tots with an Ornament Decorating Contest! They are asking for everyone who attends this years toy drive to bring with them an ornament that they have made and decorated. They are hoping everyone can help them fill a Christmas tree with the handmade ornaments that will then be donated to a local family in need of a Christmas tree. The ornaments will be judged that day and the top three ornaments will be awarded prizes! For more information and details please visit the Facebook page, Toys for Tots ~ A Slate Belt Tradition or via email at [email protected]. Mount Bethel Ladies Auxiliary Fall Show The Ladies Auxiliary of the Mount Bethel Fire Company will hold their 27th Annual Fall Show from 9:00am until 3:00pm on November 28th at the Fire Hall. Mt. Bethel Fire Hall is located on Route 611 in Mount Bethel. All items are handcrafted. There will be a bake sale and the kitchen will be open. Free admission and free parking. FMI call 570-897-5308.
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November 29
Pastie Sale The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church at 136 West Central Avenue in East Bangor will be holding a pastie sale. The selections include beef with or without onions and broccoli-cheese with or without onions. The cost for each pastie is $5.50. To order, call Lois at 610-588-1745 by Sunday, November 29th. Pasties must be picked up at the church on Tuesday, December 1st, at 3:30 p.m.
Portland Tree Lighting Ceremony The Borough of Portland will be holding its annual tree lighting ceremony at 7pm on Sunday, November 29th in Downtown Portland. Santa and Mrs. Claus will light the tree, Mayor Prator will speak, and local ministries will give a blessing. There will be holiday music and carols. Residents are welcome to enjoy hot chocolate and cookies as they decorate the tree. Please bring plastic ornaments only.
Wind Gap Tree Lighting Ceremony Wind Gap will host its annual tree lighting celebration beginning at 2:30pm on November 29th at Wind Gap Park. The ceremony will begin with food and fellowship at 2:30pm, followed by a Christmas program at 3pm, and at 4pm Santa will arrive.
New Approach 'Season of Love' The New Approach presents the "Season of Love" 7:00pm, Sunday, November 29 at St. Peter's ELC. The cost is $5.00 at the door and the proceeds benefit St. Peter's Scholarship Fund.
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December 1
Glenn Miller Orchestra at BAHS The Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra hosted by the Bangor Area High School's Slater Band Boosters will perform on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 7:00 PM.
The school is very excited to have this world famous big band in concert in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater. What a perfect early Christmas present for a parent or grandparent. Performance will include some of the following from the GMO library: In the Mood, Danny Boy, Serenade in Blue, A String of Pearls, and many others. Tickets are just $25 for adults and $20 for veterans, senior citizens, and students. To pre-order tickets, please call Deb Heiney at 610-599-7012 X2137 or email [email protected]." Families First Benefit at Detzi's
Families First Fundraiser to Benefit Families in Need for the Holidays at Detzi’s Tavern on Tuesday, December 1st, 4-9 pm. Mention to your server the Families First Fundraiser.
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December 2
Library Night at Wendy's The Blue Mountain Community Library will once again be the recipient of a fundraiser sponsored by Wendy’s Restaurant, route 512, Wind Gap, PA. On Wednesday, December 2, from 5:00 -8:00 pm, Wendy’s will generously donate a portion of all food sales, both dine-in and drive-through, to the library. Please consider participating in “Library Night at Wendy’s” to support the library.
The Library Christmas Tree Fundraiser has begun. For a $5.00 donation you may place an ornament on the tree to honor or memorialize a loved one or pet. The fundraiser will continue through the end of December. This is a great way to decorate the tree and support your library. The library depends on fundraisers for the purchasing of new books, as well as the everyday expenses to keep the library open. Membership to the library is free for all residents of the Pen Argyl Area School District and non-residents may join for a small yearly fee. The library is located at 216 S. Robinson Ave. in Pen Argyl. Hours are M-Sa, 10:00 am to Noon, and M-Th, 6:00-8:00 pm. Call Lisa at 610-863-3029 for information or visit the website at www.bmcl.org. East Bangor Bible StudyThe East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will begin a 4-week Bible study, "Experiencing Advent Through the Witness of Luke" from Dec. 2nd to Dec. 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Bring your Bible. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more info., call 610-588-4453 or visit ebumc.org.
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December 4,5
Bangor’s 140th Christmas CelebrationFriday, December 4
Free Carol and Candlelight Concert A Carol and Candlelight Concert presented by students of Nyack College will be hosted by Mount Eaton Church in Saylorsburg at 7pm on Friday, December 4th. . Nyack’s English Handbell Choir, Women’s Chorale, and Brass Ensemble will be featured. There is no charge for admission, but an offering will be taken.
Directions to the church may be found at mounteatonchurch.org. For more information, please contact the church office at 570-992-7050 or [email protected]. Pen Argyl’s Holiday Celebration On Friday, December 4th at 6:30 PM, Pen Argyl Borough will host a very special evening at the Weona Park Community Center. Mayor Sabatine, Borough Council and the Pen Argyl Outreach Committee invites the families of Pen Argyl to attend the Pen Argyl’s Holiday Celebration at the Community Center located in Weona Park. Join friends, family and neighbors for a joyous holiday celebration.
As always, to get the Slate Belt in the holiday spirit, Holiday carols will be sung! And of course, Santa Claus will be making a special trip to Pen Argyl to visit the good children of the Borough. Santa will be giving small gifts to all the young children in attendance. There will be free drinks and snacks. The goodies, drinks and gifts are being donated by local businesses, the Mayor and Pen Argyl Borough Council. In case of inclement weather the event will be held Sunday, December 6th at 1:00 P.M. For more information contact the Pen Argyl Borough Manager, 610-863-1822. |
December 5
Breakfast with Mr. & Mrs. Claus The Friends of the Bangor Public Library will hold their annual "Breakfast with Santa" on Saturday, December 5th from 9 am - 12 pm. Breakfast includes: pancakes, sausage, fruit, baked goods, and drinks. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will greet the children and have a small gift for them. There will also be crafts and a photo booth. Tickets are on sale at the library. The cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children. Tickets will also be available at the door. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All proceeds benefit the library. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer at 610-588-8615.
Volunteer Day at JacobsburgSaturday, December 5, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
A lot of volunteer hours went into creating the Jacobsburg Hummingbird Garden and pond. Help them return it to its former beautiful and functional state! They are starting with a work day on Saturday, December 5 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM to remove unwanted vegetation. You are welcome to attend all or part of the workday. Once spring arrives we will have additional workdays to reestablish the garden. Registration is required. You can also view and register or 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 [email protected]. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. Pen Argyl Girls Soccer Spaghetti Dinner The Pen Argyl Girls Soccer Team is holding a "All You Can Eat" Spaghetti Dinner on December 5 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 5-7pm...cost $10, under 3 free
Night of Light The Luke William Hahn Foundation presents: Night of Light 7:00pm December 5, at 7 pm at Weona Park
Join them this holiday season as they remember those we have lost with a ceremonial candle lighting, inspirational speakers, and uplifting music. This nondenominational event is open to children and adults of all ages, and there is no cost to attend. Registration is not required but appreciated by email to [email protected]. Slate Belt Rotary Breakfast with Santa The Slate Belt Rotary will hold breakfast with Santa from 9-11 am Saturday December 5 at the Scorecard Sports Bar and Grill.
Cost is Adults and children 10 and up $8.00. Children under 10 eat free. Call the scorecard at 610-863-5869 or e-mail [email protected] to inquire about reserving a table. The event benefits the Slate Belt Rotary's operation WARM project.-897-5787 for full information. Pet Photos With Santa Claws Bring your pets and kids for adorable pictures with the Safe Haven Rescue Santa Claws on Saturday, December 5 from 10-2 at Berger's Agway, Route 209, Brodheadsville.
The pictures will cost $10 for a framed 4x6 print and an email copy, and make wonderful memories and Christmas gifts. Safe Haven Pet Rescue is a small group of dedicated volunteers from the West End of the Poconos who save highly adoptable dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters and find them loving homes. Shelter killing is the number one cause of dog deaths, and Safe Haven has saved over 600 lives so far. Safe Haven Rescue needs Volunteers to help with Adoption Days, fundraising, transporting dogs to vets and groomers, and Fostering homeless dogs until they find their forever homes. If you are an animal lover, we would love to meet you. Help us save homeless dogs! For more information about Safe Haven, and to find a list of dogs available for adoption and Adoption Applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at [email protected]. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook. Quiet Valley's 25th Annual Old Time Christmas Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will present its 25th annual Old Time Christmas event on December 5, 6 and December 12, 13 with continuous tours every 15 minutes beginning at 3:00 p.m., with the last tour going out at 7:00 p.m.
More than any other holiday, Christmas celebrations center on the traditions of our families and our heritage. Begin a new tradition with your family this year with a visit to Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, where the Christmas customs of the past are brought to life. From the softly glowing lantern lit tour of the 19th century farm to complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, Old Time Christmas is sure to become a favorite holiday tradition for many years to come. Gather around a bonfire while you wait for your visit to the 1800s to begin. Guides in period clothing will lead guests on their journey into the past beginning with this year’s Victorian skit where Sarah and her younger sisters are busy making wonderful presents for their family. Pick up some gift giving pointers while you are there. Before you leave take a peek at their Christmas Putz, a homemade nativity and village scene that was a custom the Moravians began and was soon enthusiastically adopted by the Pennsylvania Germans. Afterwards it’s on to the living Nativity located in the barnyard which includes the Quiet Valley farm animals and offers a glimpse at the foundation of this special holiday. Then off to a simple log cabin where folks will enjoy a 1700s German Christmas tale that focuses on preparing for the holiday. At the one room schoolhouse there is plenty of excitement as the school marm leads both the musicians and guests in singing their favorite seasonal carols. There is plenty of nervous trepidation in the original farmhouse as folks await a visit from the Belschnikel, a traditional Pennsylvania German character who made his rounds during the Christmas season. Everyone is anxious to see if they pass his inspection as to whether their behavior for the last year was naughty or nice. A final stop in the Engel Education Building for complimentary refreshments adds a final festive touch to the visit. As you leave be sure to stop in the Holiday Gift Shop which is stocked with handcrafted items made by Quiet Valley artisans. It is the place to find unique gifts at reasonable prices. Those looking for a truly meaningful way to start their Christmas season will discover it at this very special event. Old Time Christmas is held annually the first two full weekends of December. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3-12, with those under three admitted free. You will be outside part of the time so remember to dress warmly. Group tours, by reservation only, for groups of 12 or more are available at a discounted price each of the four days, with groups going every 15 min. beginning at 2:30pm through 3:30pm. Perfect for scout troops, church groups and large families that want to go on tour together. The event takes about an hour & a half to finish touring. For more information contact Quiet Valley at 570-992-6161, [email protected], or consult the web site at www.quietvalley.org. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational corporation dedicated to the preservation and presentation of 19th century agricultural history. All monies raised help support the mission of our farm museum and its educational programming. Quiet Valley is located 3 ½ miles south of Stroudsburg, Pa. off of Business Route 209. |
Christmas Program at Eckley Village Eckley Miners’ Village is pleased to announce its annual Christmas program scheduled for December 5th and 6th from noon to 4pm.
The all-ages event will feature crafting-making, a 1940s living history display and “letters from the front” in the Nicholas House, cookies and cocoa in the Sharpe House, decorated tree auction, German Christmas songs performed by MMI German class, an Irish Christmas concert in the Catholic Church (Sat.), a visit by Sophia Coxe, carols throughout the village, and a special appearance from St. Nicholas. Admission is $7 per person. Receive one dollar off each admission with each donation of a clean, unblemished, and unexpired canned or boxed food item. All food collected will be donated to the Brueningsen Memorial Food Pantry in Freeland, Pennsylvania. Eckley Miners Village is open year round from 9am – 5 pm (Mon-Sat), noon – 5 pm (Sun.). For more information contact Eckley Miners’ Village at (570) 636-2070, www.eckleyminersvillage.com, or find us on Facebook. Eckley is located on Eckley/Buck Mountain Road, 3 miles south of Freeland and 7 miles east of Hazleton. Please gps “Eckley Miners’ Village” or find us under attractions. . December 6New Approach Concert at Trinity The New Approach Christmas Concert will be held 2:00pm December 6 at Trinity Lutheran Chruch, Fourth Street and Broadway, Bangor. Tickets Cost $5.00 with proceeds going to the Trinity Lutheran Food Pantry.
East Bangor UMC Free Dinner The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes you to a FREE Italian Christmas Dinner on Sunday, December 6th, 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/.
Rescue Fire Co. Meat drawing On Dec. 6, 2015 the Rescue Fire Co #1 will be having a Meat Drawing from 2 pm - ?. There will be food available to purchase and the bar will be open. The event will be held at the fire station located at 209 Pennsylvania Ave., Bangor, Pa 18013
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December 7
NCC Winter Session Registration Registration for Northampton Community College (NCC) winter session courses, all online, are now being taken until December 7 for new and visiting students and until December 11 for current students. Students may register for up to four credits chosen from among seventeen courses, from art history to sociology of families.
Classes will run from Monday, December 14, until Friday, January 8. Credits earned may be transferred to other colleges. For more information, visit www.northampton.edu/admissions/admissions-process-overview.htm or call 610-861-5300. Weona Park Pool Pals MeetingWeona Park Pool Pals will hold a meeting Mon. Dec 7, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 12 N. Westbrook Ave., Pen Argyl. If you are interested in having a community pool in Pen Argyl and want to do it without raising taxes, you share our goal, so please come! Facebook/WEONA PARK POOL PROJECT
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December 9
BHS Chorus Holiday Concert
The Concert Choir will perform Hark the Herald Angels Sing for small band and chorus arranged by Dan Forrest. The Chamber Singers will perform My God is a Rock byKen Berg; What Sweeter Music by John Rutter; Deck the Halls arranged by Alice Parker and Robert Shaw; Pretty Little Baby by Andre Thomas; and Sure on this Shining Night by Morten Lauridsen."
December 10
Tech Clinic at Lafayette invites Slate Belt
The main objective of the Lafayette College Technology Clinic (Tech Clinic) is to find ways to encourage young men and women to consider business and entrepreneurship opportunities available in the Slate Belt.
The Tech Clinic is working with the Slate Belt COG and the Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce on a media campaign consisting of video interviews which highlight successful business owners and entrepreneurs in the region.
This is one way they envision to inspire the youth in local communities to start their own business, pursue their passions, and be exposed to different types of career paths.
December 11
Family Night: Investigating Owl Pellets at Jacobsburg
What is an owl pellet? Well it’s not poop! Find out more about these mysterious little treasures that our local night time hunters leave behind. We will spend the evening being scientists by investigating the diets of owls through dissection!
Find clues about the habits and roles of owls in the ecosystem, starting with what they eat. This program is appropriate for children ages six and up. Registration is required.
You can also view and register or 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 [email protected]. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
December 12
Enjoy a Victorian Tea December 12 A Victorian Tea will be held from 2-4pm Saturday, December 12 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church at the corner of Fourth Street and Broadway in Bangor. A ventriloquist will entertain. Cost for the tickets is $7.00. Call the church at 610-588-2023 to order.
Santa Toy Run On December 12, 2015 the Rescue Fire Co will be holding a Santa Toy Run. Santa will deliver a pre-wrapped gift to your child at home. The cost is $10.00 per a house.
Please drop off the wrapped gift with your child's name and address clearly written on the gift any Monday between 7-9 pm or starting November 28, 2015 between 9 am - 6 pm. Deadline is December 9, 2015. The fire station address is 209 Pennsylvania Ave., Bangor Wounded Warriors Benefit Pool The Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors Benefit will be held at 1:00pm Saturday December 12 at the Bangor VFW 8-ball Ball Pool Singles Tournament.
BCA rules. Doors Open at 11am. Sign Ups at Noon. Entry Fee $20. Contact Keith at 610-442-5868 Holiday Open House at JacobsburgSaturday, December 12, 12:00-4:00 PM
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center is hosting its annual holiday open house at the visitor center featuring crafts, games and refreshments. Bring your family along to enjoy the holiday festivities! Take part in a natural history walk along the Homestead Trail at 12:30 PM with educator Rick Wiltraut. The walk will lead you to the Boulton Historic District where the Jacobsburg Historical Society will be hosting “Christmas at Boulton” for a $5.00 fee. You can take part in these additional festivities before walking back to the visitor center at 3:00 PM with Andrea Smith who will highlight the cultural history along the Henrys Woods Trail. The open house at the visitor center is free of charge and registration in not required. You can also view and register or 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 [email protected]. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. Community Christmas Cantata A Community Christmas Cantata,” O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL,” will be presented on Sunday, December 13 at 3:00 pm in the Sanctuary at Grace United Methodist Church, located at 404 East Mountain Ave. in Pen Argyl, PA.
The choir is composed of singers from various churches in the Slate Belt Area and will be directed by Mr. Walter Cole, senior choir director at Grace UMC and accompanied by Mr. William Stine. A free will offering will be taken to benefit the Hope UCC Food Pantry in Wind Gap. The church is fully handicapped accessible with ample parking. Come and be blessed by the music recounting the birth of our Lord and Savior. Call 610-863-6472 or 610-863-4811 for information or directions. |
December 13
Community Christmas Cantata A Community Christmas Cantata,” O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL,” will be presented on Sunday, December 13 at 3:00 pm in the Sanctuary at Grace United Methodist Church, located at 404 East Mountain Ave. in Pen Argyl, PA.
The choir is composed of singers from various churches in the Slate Belt Area and will be directed by Mr. Walter Cole, senior choir director at Grace UMC and accompanied by Mr. William Stine. A free will offering will be taken to benefit the Hope UCC Food Pantry in Wind Gap. The church is fully handicapped accessible with ample parking. Come and be blessed by the music recounting the birth of our Lord and Savior. Call 610-863-6472 or 610-863-4811 for information or directions. Flory Slate Hoist Presentation The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their monthly historic presentation on Sunday, December 13th at 2:00PM. Speaker for the afternoon will be local historian Mike Piersa. Mr. Piersa has spearheaded many projects that help preserve the history and the artifacts of the Slate Industry in Northampton County. His talk will focus on his effort to save, preserve, interpret and publicly exhibit a particular Flory Manufacturing Company Hoist that was made in Bangor around 1900 and used in Pen Argyl for most of the 20th century. Mike identified the hoist and arranged for its removal when the quarry ceased operations. He has researched its background in original Flory records, arranged for its transport, interviewed former operators, maintained it in working order, wrote proposals for its public display and rallied various civic groups and volunteers to construct a pavilion for it to be installed in Bethel Park in Bangor.
Mr. Piersa is a historian for the National Museum of Industrial History organization ln Bethlehem and a graduate of Moravian College and Lehigh University. 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 @ 610-588-8615. |
December 15
Bangor Womens Club December Meeting
December 16
American Cancer Society Fundraiser
December 20
AFBA Bluegrass Shindig
The event will feature Coal County Express, Texas Rose & More plus ur Annual Bake Sale
Admission - $10.00 - (Members) $7.00 Children under 13 Free.
Refreshments: No Food Coolers,please but you may BYOB
The new location has ample parking. The building is handicap accessible with everything on one floor. It has more pickin' space then they have had recently, a real stage and seats up to 500 people.
The Fire Co. does not have a liquor license so it's BYOB. They do have a kitchen so please don't bring food.
If you have questions call Ted @ 610-838-2700
Shindigs are fund raisers for the Appalachian Fiddle and Bluegrass Association.
December 23
Pen Argyl High School Senior Day
Enjoy listening to the sounds of the chorus and jazz band. They will be serving a continental breakfast and luncheon provided for all attendees. Other activities include quoits, tours of the building, technology lessons and Bingo! This event is open to all senior citizen’s of the Pen Argyl Area School District.
Please RSVP by December 16 by calling 610-863-1293 Ext. 1 as soon as possible, as space is limited!!
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January 1
Farm Show New Year's Dinner
January 9
Nine Week Financial Workshop
January 16
Fur Trappers Live Bid Auction
Doors open at 8am. Auction begins at 9am. $5 refundable registration fee, 4% commission. Furtaker license and PTA membership required. Contact Bob Counterman 610-759-9203 Fur Auction @ Belfast-Edelman Sportsman Association, 474 sportsman club Rd. Nazareth, PA 18064.
Doors open at 8am. Auction begins at 9am. $5 refundable registration fee, 4% commission. Furtaker license and PTA membership required. Contact Bob Counterman 610-759-9203
March 12
Young at Art - Expo of Art Camps
Families with children (ages four to eighteen years old) will enjoy meeting the various exhibitors and learning about the artistic opportunities for their aspiring creatives. The day’s festivities will showcase an arts demonstration, performance or activity every 25-minutes so children will have a chance “to try on what kind of artist” they want to be this summer.
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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.
NOVEMBER SCHEDULE
NOTE; EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 2 LUNCHES
WILL NOT BE SERVED UNTIL 11:30 A.M.
Morning Stretch, 9:15 A.M. Daily
Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 8:00-11:00 A.M.
Afternoon Arts/all mediums welcome , Thursdays, 12:00-3:45 P.M
Pool Tables available every morning, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoon
Friday, November 27-HAPPY BLACK FRIDAY
\LEFT OVER DAY-
(Bring all goodies you want to get out of house)
Monday, November 30, 8:30 A.M.
DECEMBER SCHEDULE
Morning Stretch 9:15 Daily
Walking Club 9:30 A.M. Daily-weather permitting
Craft & Chat, Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M.
Zumba Gold, Tuesdays, 10:00 A.M.
Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays 8:00-11:00 A.M.
Afternoon with the Arts, Thursday, Dec. 3, 10, 17(making button Christmas trees) 31, 12:15 P.M.
Pool Tables are available every morning & Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons
Deck the Halls (Decorating the center)
Thursday, December 3, 9:00 A.M. until finished
Christmas Baseball & Treats
Friday, December 4, 12:30 P.M.
Making Christmas Cards with Wanda
Monday, December 7, 9:30 A.M.
Making Christmas Crafts
Tuesday, December 8, 12:30-2:30 P.M.
Christmas Pictionary
Thursday, December 10, 10:00 A.M/
Christmas Carole's and Hot Chocolate
Friday, December 11, 12:30 P.M.
Food Drive Begins
Tuesday, December 15
Christmas Crafts
Tuesday, December 15, 12:30-2:30 P.M.
Last Day to Register for Christmas Party
Food Drive Ends
Thursday, December 17
Cookies and cream
Friday, December 18, 12:30 P.M.
Center open 8:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M.
Monday December 21 and Tuesday December 22
CHRISTMAS PARTY & MUSIC WITH JIM HUMMEL
Wednesday, December 23 (registeration required)
Center open 8:30 A.M.12:30 P.M.
Thursday, December 24
LEFT OVER COOKIE AND FRUIT CAKE DAY
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29 12:00
(Please bring all you want to get rid of
COUNCIL OFFICERS MEETING
Thursday December 31, 9:00 A.M
New Books at
Blue Mt. Community Library
Adult Fiction:
Circling The Sun, Paula McLain
Make Me, Lee Child
We Never Asked For Wings, Vanessa Diffenbaugh
Orphan # 8, Kim Van Alkemade
Dance of the Bones, J.A. Jance
Starlight on Willow Lake, Susan Wiggs
Lydia's Hope, Marta Perry
The Girl from Krakow, Alex Rosenberg
The Good Neighbor, A.J. Banner
The Race for Paris, Meg Clayton
X, Sue Grafton
Who Do You Love, Jennifer Weiner
The Secrets of Lake Road, Karen Katchur
The Murderer's Daughter, Jonathan Kellerman
Adult Large Print - Fiction
Never Die Alone, Lisa Jackson
The End Game, Catherine Coulter
The Scam, Janet Evanovich
Undercover, Danielle Steel
The Murder House, James Patterson
Come Rain or Come Shine, Jan Karon
Keeper's Reach, Carla Neggers
Adult Non-fiction:
A Common Struggle, Patrick Kennedy
Had I Known, Joan Lunden
New Books at
Bangor Public Library
Coulter, Catherine: The lost key;
Graham, Heather: Suspicious
Adult Non Fiction
Repsher, Donald R.: Partnering with the Creator : a deeper look into the creation story of Genesis chapter one; Connolly, Sean: The book of totally irresponsible science; Jensen, Ruth: Well-seasoned quilt: enjoy a quilt for all seasons;
Ogden, Tom: The complete idiot’s guide to magic tricks; Robertston, Kay: The women of Duck Commander: surprising insights from the women behind the beards…; Robertson, Korie: Faith Commander: living the five values from the parables of Jesus
Large Print Fiction
Clark, Mary Higgins: The melody lingers on;
Coulter, Catherine: The lost key;
Meltzer, Brad: The President’s shadow;
Michaels, Fern: The guest list;
Roberts, Nora: The liar;
Robinson, Lee: Lawyer for the dog;
Smith, April: A star for Mrs. Blake; Walsh, Dan: The unfinished gift
Large Print Non-Fiction
Meyer, Joyce: Good health, good life : 12 keys to enjoying physical and spiritual wellness
Reference
Consumer Reports buying guide, 2016
Easy Fiction
Bunting, Eve: A turkey for Thanksgiving;
Confalone, Emma: Three Circles
Easy Non Fiction
Berry, Joy: A book about lying.
Juvenile Fiction
Drake, Salamanda: Riding the storm; Gurski, Samantha: The magic of Bea; Lanier, Sophia: The land of happiness
Young Adult Non-Fiction
Kaysen, Susanna: Girl, Interrupted
Adult Fiction Audio Books
Cussler, Clive: The Solomon curse;
Grafton, Sue: X;
Mallery, Susan: Marry me at Christmas;
O’Reilly, Bill: Killing Reagan;
Patterson, James: The murder house;
Trigiani, Adriana: All the stars in the heavens
DVDs
The American Freedom Train: the year in pictures 1975; The American Freedom Train: the year in pictures 1976; Knowing; Madagascar; Numb3rs Season 1; The Fight continues; The search for Santa Paws; War of the Worlds
Helping Hands 2015 Plans
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