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Drought Warning In Effect Northampton, Carbon, Lehigh and Monroe counties are now under a drought warning. Residents and businesses, particularly in central and eastern counties, should use water wisely and follow simple water conservation tips to ease the demand for water. Citizens are encouraged to voluntarily reduce their water use by 10-15 percent.
Data from the Commonwealth drought monitoring network shows dry conditions persisting in the middle of the state and lack of precipitation in the eastern part of the state have deepened precipitation deficits, resulting in extremely low stream flow and groundwater levels, particularly in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas in the Delaware River Basin. The Department of Environmental Protection encourages all citizens to take these steps to reduce their water use:
SLATE BELT WEATHER NOVEMBER 28TODAY - Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. TONIGHT - Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. 
Cody Templeton added an extra feature to the New Approach show Sunday at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church when he made a marriage proposal to Courtney Gerhart. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory.
Classes Available at Pocono ArtsOngoing Oil Painting
Instructor John McAllister Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm December Classes `1,8,15,22 This ongoing workshop focuses on the individual helping them to develop their own personal style and technique working with the oil medium. Learn how to develop your painting by understanding drawing and composition, light and shadow, color, preparation of materials and the application of paint. Working at your own pace, you pick the subject while the instructor guides you through the painting process. MATERIALS LIST Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75 Ongoing Intermediate Watercolor Instructor Iraina Caramelli Sundays 1-4pm December Classes 4,11,18 (no class December 25) January Classes 8,15,22,29 Come join us in this ongoing watercolor journey and discover the flexibility of this wonderful medium. We will cover composition, form, shapes and definitely color!!! Students can work from photos that they have taken or utilize the still life that will be set up during each workshop. A very free approach will be explored where your creativity takes wing. JOIN THE JOURNEY! MATERIALS LIST Tuition: Member $100/Non-Member $110: Senior Member $90/Non-Member $100 DECEMBER CLASSES Santa Paint Brush Workshop Instructor Susan Field One Evening, December 6, Tuesday, 6-9pm This winteriffic Santa Paint Brush decoration will beautifully embellish your wall or door. You can also utilize the brush as part of a creative gift wrapping. MATERIALS PROVIDED Tuition: Member $25/Non-Member $30 Christmas Ornament Workshop One Evening, December 7, Wednesday, 6-8pm Join us for this fun workshop where you will create a beautiful ornament that can be used in your own home or you can give as a gift to someone special. The ornaments will be supplied. You will need to bring paints, brushes, etc. Tuition: Member $15/Non-Member $25 
Santa talks to children at Wind Gap park during the borough's annual tree lighting ceremonies held Sunday. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
Story Hour Airplane Program Preschool story hour at Bangor Public Library will have a special program on Nov. 29 at 10:00.
The topic will be airplanes and space, provided by the Civil Air Patrol. There will be age-appropriate activities, demonstrations, and stories. All children are welcome. For more information call Wanda at 610-588-2253. 
Children inspect this unusual vehicle during the Portland Masons Toys For Tots program held at Plainfield Fire Company, Saturday. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) (Another photo below) Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
Christmas in A Small Town Christmas in A Small Town Celebration November 30 from 4-6 p.m. in the first block of N. Robinson Avenue - in front of Pen Argyl Borough Hall.. All Pen Argyl organizations and businesses to participate by bringing a table with treats and handouts about your business/organization. The block will be closed to traffic thanks to Pen Argyl Borough. Once again, Williams Family Dental will sponsor visits with Santa and Mrs. Santa.
They are seeking day care centers, scouts and local schools to provide musical entertainment throughout the evening. This year they have added something new… The lighting of the Borough Tree will take place at 6:00 p.m. They are asking children to make and bring a non-returnable ornament to hang on the tree. Also present will be Tott's Gap Arts Institute’s “famous” dough ornaments that children can “paint” with chocolate paint. 
Everyone anxiously awaits the arrival of Santa during the Portland Masons Toys For Tots program held at Plainfield Fire Company, Saturday. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
Bangor Elks Hoop Shoot The annual Bangor Elks Lodge 1106 sponsored “Hoop Shoot” free throw contest will be held at Washington Elementary Gym on Saturday, December 17, 2016at 1:00 P. M. Youngsters from Bangor, Pen Argyl, Faith Christian, Easton, Nazareth, Wilson, and Notre Dame are welcome to compete. You can register at the school on the day of the contest at 12:30 P. M. when the doors open.
First place winners and runner-ups will receive plaques with the first place winner advancing to district competition on January 28, 2017 hosted by the Bangor Elks Lodge.This is the forty-fifth year for this youth national event. Should you have any questions, call Pete Nell at 610-295-2334 or Glenn Miller at 610-703-0070.
Members of the Little Approach sing during the New Approach show at St. Peter's Lutheran Church held Sunday evening. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography.
NewYears First Day Hikes
Get out and get hiking at Jacobsburg on the first day of 2017! Join center educators Lauren Forster and Rick Wiltraut for two-mile interpretive hikes on moderate terrain. They will explore the old growth forest of Henrys Woods and wildlife along the Homestead Trail. The hikes will start at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM from the flag pole in front of the visitor center at 400 Belfast Road. Bring comfortable hiking shoes, a water bottle, and wear layers. 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 [email protected]. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. 
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary at Mt Bethel Vol Fire Co. held their annual Craft Show and helped in the kitchen Sautrday. (L-R) Pictured: Kris Vanderpool, Kathy Moritz, Diane DeMarzo, Kathy Card, Nancy D'Amelio. Back row (above Kris) Nancy Mahon, Barbara Greggo, Margaret, Chmielewski, Pat Sosnowski, Terry DeLuise. Photo Courtesy Candy Martin Belt and Beyond
Pen Argyl Leaf Collection Resumes Today Leaf collection resumes Monday, November 28 in Pen Argyl. Leaf collection ends for the season Friday, December 2. Please call 610-863-9249 and leave a message with the address of the pickup. The PWD will get to them as soon as possible.
Remember no garbage or recycling collection until Saturday this week. 
November 28Bingo - Immaculate Conception. Doors 11:00am, Bingo 1:00pm
Bingo - Bangor VFW. Doors 4:30. Bingo 6:45. Fellowship Dinner - First UMC Bangor, 12:30-1:30. Slate Belt Heritage Center - Open 12-3. Slate Belt YMCA - Open Noon - 10:00am - 2:00pm CLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDARCan You Believe It?Man busted with $330K in weed wrapped as Christmas presents
MILLBURY, Ohio, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Ohio state troopers arrested a California man with a truck stuffed full of marijuana wrapped to look like Christmas presents.
Troopers pulled over Daniel Yates, 31, of Eureka, Calif., on Wednesday for following too closely. The trunk and back seat of a rented Ford Expedition was packed with boxes wrapped to look like Christmas presents. A drug-sniffing police dog alerted troopers to the contents. Once unwrapped, officers found approximately 71 pounds of marijuana, 360 THC pills and a pound of hash wax oil. The haul's estimated street value was $330,000. Yates was charged with drug possession and trafficking, both felonies. If convicted, he faces up to 16 years in prison and up to a $30,000 fine
Tech-Med...Dealing With Chronic With Pain
(BPT) - Doctors hate seeing patients suffering from chronic pain, and not just because their instinct is immediately to want to help their patients to feel better. One of the primary challenges doctors confront is that even though chronic pain is common, it can be extremely difficult to diagnose and treat. The condition can be debilitating for patients and frustrating for the doctors trying to help them.
"Chronic pain is a multi-faceted condition," says Dr. Ahmed Raslan, assistant professor of Neurological Surgery at Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland. "The causes are varied, and each person experiences chronic pain differently. The sheer number of variables in play can make effective treatment extremely complex. It's not unusual for doctors and patients to try multiple types and combinations of treatment before finding something that provides at least partial relief, and that process can take months and even years." More than 11 percent of American adults suffer from chronic pain, according to a recent National Institutes of Health study. People who live with chronic pain report numerous negative effects on their lives, including damage to personal relationships, decreased productivity at work, disruption of their daily routine and even depression. The Institute of Medicine has estimated the medical costs and lost productivity associated with chronic pain could cost as much as $635 billion per year. "Many chronic pain patients face barriers to effective treatment, including the need for continual doctor visits to adjust aspects of their treatment, and difficulty traveling to meet with their physicians," Dr. Raslan says. "Conditions such as intractable back pain, nerve injury, neck pain, pain after hernia operations, spinal cord injury pain, post herpetic neuralgia, complex regional pain syndrome, and pain after failed back surgery can force patients to try multiple treatments. Once they've tried a number of options and still have not achieved the desired comfort they may become a candidate for spinal cord stimulation therapy." Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) therapy treats chronic pain by interrupting pain signals before they reach the brain. According to Dr. Raslan, the therapy works by "flooding the gates of the spinal cord so it cannot allow unpleasant pain signals to pass through the gates. Depending on how fast and regular the therapy is being delivered, patients may feel a slight tingling sensation in the area of the body associated with their pain, and in most cases patients report that sensation replaces the feeling of pain, which corresponds to pain relief." Though SCS has been around for years, recent advances from St. Jude Medical have made the proven effective treatment simpler for patients and doctors to use successfully. St. Jude Medical recently launched the Proclaim Elite SCS System, which is the most advanced SCS system the company has ever developed, and which includes a new, innovative platform that enables patients to adjust therapy with an Apple iPod Touch mobile device. The application is easy to use which the company hopes will enhance patient experience and delivery optimal results for patients. The company does note that implantation of a spinal cord stimulation system can involve risk, such as painful stimulation, loss of pain relief and surgical risks, such as paralysis, during the implantation procedure. Patients should talk to their physician to determine if spinal cord stimulation therapy is right for them and their particular pain condition. For many patients the therapy can deliver pain relief leading to dramatic improvement in quality of life. "Before I tried SCS, managing my chronic pain was very difficult," says Ronald Seeling, 50, of Warren, Oregon, a patient of Dr. Raslan. "For many years, I was taking a lot of pain medication and my quality of life was diminished. I could barely walk and couldn't do things around the house or visit with my grandkids." Seeling says SCS has provided him with more predictable and consistent chronic pain relief. "Best of all, I was able to 'test drive' the treatment before I committed to it," Seeling says. "Just a few months later, my pain is under control and I'm able to attend the grandkids' ball games and birthday parties and even help with the dishes." "I'm encouraged by the convenience and freedom that my patients experience with this cutting-edge treatment," Dr. Raslan says. "It has helped people like Ronald take control of their chronic pain and experience a better quality of life." Raslan cautions that SCS may not be right for everyone, so talk to your doctor about treatment options for your chronic pain. For more information, visit www.PowerOverYourPain.com, a site provided by St. Jude Medical, a leader in technologies to treat chronic pain. Tech...Tech can make holidays more manageable
(BPT) - Holiday shopping, paying bills and making deposits, sending digital greetings and invitations, looking up recipes, gathering holiday decorating ideas - let's face it, you're going to be super busy this holiday season and much of that extra activity is going to take place online. People rely on technology to make life easier. During the holidays, your Windows 10 laptop or desktop can help you get more done quickly, easily and efficiently. Here are six features to turn to when you need some help managing the holidays: * Windows Hello - During the holidays, more people will be in and out of your house, and your laptop may be exposed to strangers if you take it with you while traveling or on an outing. Passwords are helpful, but Windows Hello takes security to the next level - and you won't have to remember what password you're using this month! The feature allows you to unlock your PC with your fingerprint (similar to the fingerprint function on a smart phone) or even through facial recognition. You'll need a device such as HP Spectre x360 with an IR camera or other device with a fingerprint reader and/or a camera to use this feature. * Microsoft Edge - More than half of holiday shoppers are going to make purchases online this season, according to the National Retail Federation. While you're shopping online, stay more secure by browsing with Microsoft Edge, Microsoft's new browser with enhanced security features. * Cortana - Want to check holiday shopping hours for stores in your area or need a killer recipe for pumpkin pie? Available on Windows 10 devices like the Dell XPS 13, Cortana is a personal digital assistant that allows you to talk to your PC naturally. If your PC doesn't have a microphone, you can still use Cortana by typing your question in the browser search box. And because Cortana learns your search and query habits, the more you use it, the more personalized your experience will become. * Windows Ink and Pen - Whether you want to take quick notes during your holiday baking class or design your own holiday card, the built-in pen/inking feature in Windows 10 works with a great selection of apps for artists and designers. New devices like the ASUS Transformer Mini T102 ensure precision input and block accidental touches when inking. * Advanced design and displays - New Windows devices like the Lenovo Yoga 910 are thinner, lighter and more stylish. It's easy to slip a device into your bag when you're on the go, or spend hours online without having to worry about battery life. New, higher-resolution screens and small-bezel OLED displays offer vibrant color, and 2-in-1 PCs add the flexibility to work on a laptop, draw on a tablet with Windows Ink or flip to the perfect angle to watch holiday movies - all with the same device. * Office 365 and OneDrive - Of course, amid all the holiday fun and shopping, you'll still need to get work done, and Office 365 and OneDrive make it easy to be productive, whether you're a student or a small business owner. OneDrive allows you to store files and work in the cloud or offline. An Office 365 personal subscription is included with select Windows 10 devices such as the HP Stream 13. The right technology can help you get holiday digital chores done safely, securely and efficiently - leaving you more time for holiday celebrations and fun. Start organizing your holiday to-do list by visiting your nearest Microsoft Store or microsoftstore.com. 
November 29Story Hour Airplane Program Preschool story hour at Bangor Public Library will have a special program on Nov. 29 at 10:00.
The topic will be airplanes and space, provided by the Civil Air Patrol. There will be age-appropriate activities, demonstrations, and stories. All children are welcome. For more information call Wanda at 610-588-2253. November 30Christmas in A Small Town Christmas in A Small Town Celebration November 30 from 4-6 p.m. in the first block of N. Robinson Avenue - in front of Pen Argyl Borough Hall.. All Pen Argyl organizations and businesses to participate by bringing a table with treats and handouts about your business/organization. The block will be closed to traffic thanks to Pen Argyl Borough. Once again, Williams Family Dental will sponsor visits with Santa and Mrs. Santa.
They are seeking day care centers, scouts and local schools to provide musical entertainment throughout the evening. This year they have added something new… The lighting of the Borough Tree will take place at 6:00 p.m. They are asking children to make and bring a non-returnable ornament to hang on the tree. Also present will be Tott's Gap Arts Institute’s “famous” dough ornaments that children can “paint” with chocolate paint. December 2Pen Argyl Holiday Celebration On Friday, December 2nd 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 community in the holiday spirit, Holiday carols will be sung and some very magical entertainment by Tom Yurasits. Santa Claus will be making a special trip to Pen Argyl to visit the good children of the Borough and 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 and Pen Argyl Borough Council. In case of inclement weather the event will be held Sunday, December 4th at 1:00 P.M. For more information or if you would like to make a donation contact the Pen Argyl Borough Manager, 610-863-1822. December 3Blue Valley Rescue Blood Drive A Blood Drive hosted by Blue Valley Rescue Squad will be held December 3 from 9am - 1pm at 65 N. Eighth Street, Bangor.
Craft/Vendor Show and Bake Sale Belfast Wesley UMC 607 School Rd Nazareth will hold its 2nd Annual Fall Craft/Vendor Show and Bake sale on Saturday December 3, 2016 from 9am to 2pm.
They have Tastefully Simple, do TERRA, Gold Canyon Candles, Mary Kay, Paparazzi Jewelry, and Lularoe as well as others! Jewelry by the Lucky Dutchman; as well as handmade crafts. FMI: call Debbie at 610-248-1149 East Bangor Craft Show With Santa Claus East Bangor Vol. Fire Co. will hold it annual craft show December 3 from 11-3 at the fire company, 30 East Central Avenue, East Bangor.
Santa Claus will arrive by Fire Truck at 12:00. Cookies and milk with Santa will be available at 12:30. Food and a small silent auction will also be available. Bus Trip to Koziar's Christmas Village A Christmas Bus Trip to Koziar's Christmas Village is planned for Saturday, December 3. Leaving Hope UCC, 2nd Street, Wind Gap at 3:15 PM
Package includes bus, admission to Koziar's Christmas Village and family style dinner at the Historic Haag's Hotel. Under 3 is free, 3 to 6 is $28, 7 to 12 is $35 and 13 & older is $45.NO REFUNDS unless your ticket is resold. Call (908) 727-0090 for more information Rotary Club Breakfast with Santa The Rotary Club of the Slate for the fifth year will hold its annual Breakfast with Santa at The Scorecard Restaurant in Wind Gap on Saturday December 3rd from 9 – 11 AM.
All children will have the opportunity to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, sit on his lap and will get a free gift. Children 9 and under eat for free, children over 9 and adults are $8.00. Monies raised will be used for the annual Operation Warm run by the Club each year which gives new winter coats to needy children of the Slate Belt. Part of the monies also go to supply Dictionaries to the 3rd graders of the Slate Belt as part of Rotary’s Literacy Project. If you would like to know how you could become involved with Rotary Club of the Slate Belt please join us at one of our weekly meetings to learn how you can help give back to our local communities. We meet every Thursday Night from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at The Scorecard Restaurant in Wind Gap. For more information call The Scorecard or Bill Skinner. Pancake Breakfast with Santa The Friends of the Bangor Public Library with hold their annual “Pancake Breakfast with Santa” on Saturday, December 3rd from 9:00 AM – 12 Noon at the Bee Hive Community Center, 197 Penna. Avenue, Bangor, PA.
There will be a visit with Santa, in addition to crafts, photos and more. Tickets are on sale at the library and will also be available at the door. Adults-$5.00, Children (ages 2 -10 yrs.) - $3.00 with children under 1 yrs. old free. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615. LuLaRoe Extravaganza at Immaculate Conception LuLaRoe Extravaganza at Immaculate Conception School will be held Saturday, December 3 from 10am to 2pm at 290 W Babbitt Avenue, Pen Argyl, PA 18072
Treat yourself to a fun-filled day with TEN LuLaRoe Consultants on hand to bring out your inner fashionista! LuLaRoe is a fabulous line of clothing that is versatile, affordable and comfortable. With clothing for women and girls with even some pieces for men and boys, it works with all body styles! Having so many consultants together provides you with the chance of finding hard-to-find items! Feel free to come and browse to see what LuLaRoe is all about. Each attendee will receive a chance to win a pair of free buttery-soft leggings which LuLaRoe is known for. (Limit one entry per attendee.) An additional raffle will be available for a full LuLaRoe wardrobe! Cash only. For information, please email us at [email protected], call 724-Iam-LuLa or visit us at https://www.facebook.com/LuLaRoeFundraiser/ December 5Newest Work from Jim Gloria The newest work from James Gloria Fine Arts-The Garden in the Summer: Botanical Studies in Oil at the Romano Gallery, in the Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts, Blair Academy, Blairstown, NJ. will be available December 5 through January 7, Monday - Saturday, 10 - 6.
Artist Reception on December 8 at 7pm and Saturday, December 10, from 4-6pm. Whether painting the human figure posed or in motion, landscapes or still life, James Gloria captures forms spontaneously and directly, exploring materials and methods ranging from watercolor to cast plaster. This most recent work is a series of plein-air paintings using an impasto of marble dust and oil to capture the fresh and raw nature of flowers, with surface effects that encompass both abstraction and realism. FMI: http://www.blair.edu/the-arts/the-romano-gallery/index.aspx December 7Bangor High School Choirs Winter Concert Bangor High School Choirs Winter Concert: Wednesday, December 7, 7:30pm at M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater. Performing Ensembles will be the Concert Choir, Symphonic Choir, and Chamber Choir. Repertoire to include Sing Unto God by G.F. Handel, Ose Shalom arranged by John Leavitt, Nyon Nyon by Jake Runestad, Dan Forrest's O Come All Ye Faithful, Carol of the Bells, I'm Gonna Sing by Moses Hogan, If Music Be the Food of Love by David Dickau, O Magnum Mysterium Morten Lauridsen, Jingle Bells arranged by Mack Wilberg, and John the Revelator by Caldwell and Ivory.
Forks Tree of Lights Forks YMCA Education Center Hosts Third Annual Tree of Lights Celebration is where individuals of all ages will gather to honor and remember those who make our neighborhoods and lives a better place. The event will feature a tree lighting, seasonal songs sung by the center’s children, the Easton Area High School’s Brass Ensemble, Frosty the Snowman and the arrival of Santa Claus.
The event will be held Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 7 PM – 8 PM at Park Plaza, 1800 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA.x Library Night at Wendy’s The Blue Mountain Community Library will be holding a “Library Night at Wendy’s” Fundraiser on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Wendy’s Restaurant, route 512, Wind Gap, PA will generously donate a portion of all sales that night to the Library in Pen Argyl. The fundraiser will include dine-in, take-out and drive-through orders. Please consider supporting the Blue Mountain Community Library by purchasing a meal from Wendy’s. The money will be used to purchase new books and to meet the many expenses associated with maintaining the building. Membership to the library is free to all residents of the Pen Argyl School District and non-residents may join for a small yearly fee.
A Christmas Tree Fundraiser is currently being offered at the library for anyone wishing to honor or memorialize a loved one or pet. Please consider purchasing an ornament for $5.00 to decorate the tree. The library has many Pen Argyl High School yearbooks for sale, as well as books on local history. We are also interested in obtaining more of these books, in particular, “Ring the Bells for Olde Pen Argyl.” Anyone wishing to donate this type of book can call Lisa at 610-863-3029 for information or visit the website at www.bmcl.org . Find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmclpenargyl. December 9Celebrate Christmas In Historic Downtown Bangor Downtown Historic Bangor holiday festivities start Friday, December 9 from 2-7 PM with live reindeer on Broadway next to Merchants Bank from 2- 7 pm, Participating businesses will be open until 8. Santa will be at Merchants Bank on Broadway from 3-6 pm. Music at the First UE Church on South Second Street will include the Slate Belt Cantata Choir of Grace United Methodist Church in Pen Argyl singing 4:45 to 5:15 and the Chime Choir of First UE singing from 5:30 - 6:00. The Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church will be caroling in downtown Bangor from 6:00 to 7:00pm. There will also be a drawing for prizes at the end of the evening.
More festivities on Saturday December 10 include the Heritage Center which will be open from 11-3 pm where Perry Morris will be telling old-fashioned Christmas stories. Music at The Broadway Pub from 12-2 pm will feature Jimmy Hummel and Lorri Woodward. Santa will be at Grace on Broadway from 11-2 pm. . A prize drawing will be held at 3 pm. Slate Belt Girl Scouts will be decorating the meters downtown. The Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts will be decorating windows of businesses who choose to have non-profit do their decorating. Prizes will be awarded. For more information call Bonnie LaBar at 610-588-2700. The event is sponsored by the Historic Bangor Business Association and the Bangor 141st Anniversary Committee. December 10Jacobsburg EEC Holiday Open House
December 10, 12-4 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! Our theme this year is “A Home for the Holidays.” Show your support for conservation education and the wildlife that lives in your own backyard! Our partners at the Northampton County Junior Conservation School will be selling kits for different wildlife habitat structures and will help you assemble them at the open house. They will also be selling refreshments to benefit the week-long summer conservation school. Providing habitat for wildlife is a great way to share your yard and view animal activities during the winter! There will also be a variety of free activities to enjoy including crafts, story reading, a snow play area, and demonstrations of outdoor skills like shelter building. You can also take part in a natural history walk along the Homestead Trail at 12:30 PM with one of our educators. 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 a local historian who will highlight the cultural history along the Henrys Woods Trail. Admission to the open house is free and 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 [email protected]. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. Annual Christmas Cookie Walk Ackermanville United Methodist Church, on Ackermanville Rd., will hold its 2nd Annual Christmas Cookie Walk on Saturday, Dec.10th from 9 am to 11:30 am.
There will be a great number and variety of homemade Christmas cookies. You buy a box or boxes (boxes will be provided) and you "walk" around the tables and fill your box with the kinds of cookies you want! Large boxes are $12 each, small boxes are $6 each. For more information, please call 610-588-7818, 610-588-7818, or go online to/www.ackermanvilleumc.org December 11TGAI Annual Community Open House
December 11, 12-4. . FREE. Totts Gap Arts Institute, 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013 Come to Totts Gap Arts and see what students have to share! Dance performances and art displays from our September classes, as well as information on our classes for 2017. Light refreshments will be served. Pet Photos With Santa Tis the season to be FURRY!!! Or feathered, or scaly!! The holidays are fast approaching, and what better way to get in the holiday spirit than pet photos with Santa?
Join Boomer's Angels December 11 from 11am - 2pm at Leck Veterinarian Hospital, 115 W Pennsylvania Ave, Pen Argyl, PA 18072. Heritage Center's 'What In The World?'
The Slate Belt Heritage Center will present: “What in the World?” on Sunday December 11th @ 2:00 PM. Audience participation and interaction encourages guests to bring a favorite object to share. It can be a mysterious item, an heirloom with personal memories , something beautiful, one practical which is of historic significance, or one that has a good story behind it. Come share that special item that is meaningful to you. The event is free and open to the public. Please note that this program replaces the Carol Alfred program on Belschickle Santas. . The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, PA. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
Community Christmas Cantata A Community Christmas Cantata, ”Sing Alleluia! Christ Is Born!,” will be presented on Sunday, December 11 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 Salvation Army Food Pantry in Pen Argyl. 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 16Christmas Caroling Christmas Caroling At The Slate Belt Medical Center will be held Friday, December 16th at 6:45pm. Meet at the reception area (door to the left of the building)
Everyone (Large and Small) is invited to walk the Halls and Sing carols to help our Neighbors Spirits rise this Christmas! Let’s give back and enjoy the true spirit of Christmas! Bangor High School Bands Winter Concert The BAHS Bands Winter Concert will be held on Friday, December 16 at 7:30 PM in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater at Bangor Area High School. The Concert and Symphonic Bands will each present their own portion of the concert with compositions by Steve Reisteter, James Barnes, Chris Bernotas, James Curnow, Pavel Tschesnokoff, and John Moss.
At the conclusion of the program, both groups will unite on stage for a grand finale complete with a Christmas Carol sing-along and our annual performance of Sleigh Ride conducted by a jolly special guest. Tickets will be available at the door for $3 adults/$2 students and seniors. Gold Cards and Slater Band Boosters Membership Cards will be honored. Please join us on December 16 to share in the holiday joy! December 17Breakfast With Santa at Columbia Fire Co. Columbia Fire Co. No. 1 is Roseto will be sponsoring a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday December 17th from 9-11am at the Roseto Municipal Building. The event is open to all children from Roseto borough as well as children and grandchildren of current Fire Co. members. Cost is FREE for those under 10. Adults and children 10 and over, the cost is $8. Please call 610-588-0597 or email [email protected] for reservations.
Bangor Elks Hoop Shoot The annual Bangor Elks Lodge 1106 sponsored “Hoop Shoot” free throw contest will be held at Washington Elementary Gym on Saturday, December 17, 2016at 1:00 P. M. Youngsters from Bangor, Pen Argyl, Faith Christian, Easton, Nazareth, Wilson, and Notre Dame are welcome to compete. You can register at the school on the day of the contest at 12:30 P. M. when the doors open.
First place winners and runner-ups will receive plaques with the first place winner advancing to district competition on January 28, 2017 hosted by the Bangor Elks Lodge.This is the forty-fifth year for this youth national event. Should you have any questions, call Pete Nell at 610-295-2334 or Glenn Miller at 610-703-0070. December 21Therapy Dog Dressed as Santa Therapy dog Quincy (dressed as Santa Claus) and therapy dog-in-training Webster (dressed as an elf) will be at the Blue Mt. Community Library storytime at 10:30 AM on December 21 and 22.
January 1New Year's Day Bingo New Year's Day Bingo with a $2,150 jackpot will be held at Kemp American Legion, East Stroudsburg at 7:00pm, Doors open at 5:30. Tickets are $50 in advance or $60 at the door. Call/text Sharon at 570.656.7964 or Martha 570.801.2900 or Facebook: Cavalier Booster Bingo.
NewYears First Day Hikes
Get out and get hiking at Jacobsburg on the first day of 2017! Join center educators Lauren Forster and Rick Wiltraut for two-mile interpretive hikes on moderate terrain. They will explore the old growth forest of Henrys Woods and wildlife along the Homestead Trail. The hikes will start at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM from the flag pole in front of the visitor center at 400 Belfast Road. Bring comfortable hiking shoes, a water bottle, and wear layers. 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 [email protected]. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. January 21Trappers Fur Auction January 21st, 2017-Pennsylvania Trappers Association District 10 Live Bid Fur Auction at **NEW LOCATION** Stockertown Rod & Gun Club (205 Le Fevre Rd. Stockertown, PA 18083),. Doors open at 8am, auction starts at 9am. PTA membership and furtaker's license required. Contact: Bob Counterman 610-759-9203.-332-6585.
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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. DECEMBER EVENTS Christmas music and hot chocolate, Friday, December 2, 9:00 A.M. and Deck the Halls Thank a volunteer Day, Friday, December 9th Christmas Carole's and Hot Chocolate, Friday, December 9th, 12:15 P.M. Portland Food Drive begins December 12. Last day December 14th Baseball, Friday, December 16th, 10:00 A.M. Snowball fight, Friday, December 16, 12:15 P.M. Candy Cane day, December 20th CHRISTMAS PARTY, CHAS BAND, Registration Required, Wednesday, December, 21th Council officers meeting, Thursday, December 22, 9:00 A.M. CLOSED, DECEMBER 23, and 26, MERRY CHRISTMAS Left over cookie and fruit cake day-bring all you want to get rid of, Tuesday, December 27th NEW YEAR'S MEAL, Friday, December 20th 
Pen Argyl - November 2016
MTD: 0.63 YTD: 38.96 Normal: 3.57
Blue Mt. Library New BooksAdult Fiction:
A Great Reckoning, Louise Penny Sting, Sandra Brown Mortal Fall, Christine Carbo The Damascus Threat, Matt Rees The Gates of Rutherford, Elizabeth Cooke Thrill Kill, Brian Thiem Margherita’s Notebook, Elisabetta Flumeri The Last Time She Saw Him, Jane Haseldine Dark Road Home, Anna Carlisle Killer Look, Linda Fairstein Adult Large Print: First Star I See Tonight, Susan Elizabeth Phillips Daughters of the Bride, Susan Mallery The Loyal Heart, Shelley Shepard Gray Bullseye, James Patterson Rushing Waters, Danielle Steel Sweet Tomorrows, Debbie Macomber Among The Wicked, Linda Castillo The Couple Next Door, Shari Lapena |
SLATE BELT MEN’S QUOIT LEAGUE
November 3, 2016 Bangor Elks 34 Roseto Legion 22 – Ryan Kreider 12-2, George Gallagher 11-3, Jerry Bubba 11-3; Chuck Klingle 12-2 Rescue Fire Co. 33 Second Ward Fire Co. 23 – Rob George 12-2, John Falcone 11-3, Steve Policelli 10-4 Bangor VFW 38 Liberty Fire Co. 18 – Rod LaBar 12-2, Matt Minnick 11-3, Jeramy Albert 10-4 Oxford Fire Co. 31 Hillside Rod & Gun Club 25 – Ken Hagan 12-2, Gary Fagan 11-3; Dave Flick 9-5 Bangor Jax 39 O’Neill’s Place 17 – Mike Shafer 13-1, A.J. Gilliland 11-3 Pen Argyl Legion 37 East Bangor Fire Co. 19 – Brookes Kromer 13-1, Kraig Kuster 12-2; John Pene 9-5 Columbia Fire Co. 33 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 23 – Todd E. Albert 10-2, Brian Palmer 10-2, Bob Ponnett 10-2 2016-2017 SBMQL First Half Standings Division 1 – Bangor Jax 9-0, Oxford Fire Co. 9-0, Bangor Elks 7-2, Pen Argyl Legion 7-2, Roseto Legion 6-3, Bangor VFW 5-4, O’Neill’s Place 5-4 Division 2 – East Bangor Fire Co. 5-4, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 5-4, Rescue Fire Co. 2-7, Columbia Fire Co. 1-8, Liberty Fire Co. 1-8, Second Ward Fire Co. 1-8, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-9 Bangor Elks Hoop Shoot The annual Bangor Elks Lodge 1106 sponsored “Hoop Shoot” free throw contest will be held at Washington Elementary Gym on Saturday, December 17, 2016at 1:00 P. M. Youngsters from Bangor, Pen Argyl, Faith Christian, Easton, Nazareth, Wilson, and Notre Dame are welcome to compete. You can register at the school on the day of the contest at 12:30 P. M. when the doors open.
First place winners and runner-ups will receive plaques with the first place winner advancing to district competition on January 28, 2017 hosted by the Bangor Elks Lodge.This is the forty-fifth year for this youth national event. Should you have any questions, call Pete Nell at 610-295-2334 or Glenn Miller at 610-703-0070. |
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