CLICK HERE FOR PRINT ARCHIVES AT PRINTSBTT.COMSLATE BELT WEATHER NOVEMBER 8TODAY - Sunny, with a high near 64. Light and variable wind. TONIGHT - A chance of showers, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 43. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. A pile up occured during Pen Argyl's 31-21 win over Tamaqua in a quarterfinal game of the District XI AA tournament played at Alumni Stadium in Pen Argyl Saturday. The Knights advance to the semi finals 1:00pm Saturday at Palisades who defeated Northern Lehigh 35-7. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) (Another photo below) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Pen Argyl - Palisades Tickets District XI AAA Semifinal will feature Palisades vs. Pen Argyl on Saturday, November 12th at 1:00pm. Tickets will be on sale from 1:30-3:00 in the Athletic Office this week. Also, available Thursday night from 7:45-9:00 in Cafeteria 2 at PAHS after the awards night ceremony.
Pen Argyl puts pressure on a Raiders player during the Knights' 31-21 win over Tamaqua in a District XI quarterfinal game at Pen Argyl Saturday. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Annual TGAI Scholarship Dinner There still is some space for 5th Annual TGAI Scholarship Dinner Saturday November 12 at 1494 Totts Gap Rd. Bangor, PA. They will be celebrating their 10th Anniversary as a community arts center at their 5th Annual Scholarship Dinner. Listen to the smooth jazz of Nancy Reed and guitarist Spencer Reed, as you enjoy hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert and conversation with others in the community who want to make a difference.
Their silent auction is well known for the quality of the original art and fine craft available. Browse and bid on fine ceramics, original oil paintings and more, knowing your purchase supports the next generation of young artists. You can see photos of the items on our Facebook page. (Don't forget to "Like Us" while you're there!) RSVP by November 8th for tickets by calling (610) 588-5817 or email us at [email protected]. You can also reserve your place here- http://tottsgap.org/scholarships/scholarship-dinner-fund-drive-2016 Disposal of Unwanted and Expired Medicines You now have more options to dispose of unwanted and expired medicines and pharmaceutical drugs thanks to enactment of House Bill 1737.
The law allows pharmaceuticals delivered to collection events to be incinerated at permitted facilities, instead of solely being disposed of as hazardous waste, and allows collection events conducted by law enforcement, medical facilities, pharmacies, and resource recovery facilities incinerating the pharmaceuticals to be exempt from registering with DEP prior to commencing operations. The Department encourages organizations hosting collection events to contact Pennsylvania’s Department of Drug and Alcohol or the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for help in publicizing the events and for guidance on disposal options. Assistance With Heating The state’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now accepting applications for home heating assistance grants.
LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps individuals and families pay their heating bills through home heating energy assistance grants. It also provides crisis grants to help in the event of an emergency or if a resident is in danger of losing his or her heat due to broken equipment, lack of fuel or termination of utility service. The income eligibility guidelines for LIHEAP are set at 150 percent of the federal poverty level income. For an individual, the income limit is $17,820; for a couple, the limit is $24,030; and for a family of four, it is $36,450. Residents may apply for LIHEAP online or by contacting the Northampton County Assistance Office at 250-1700. For additional information or to apply online, please visit www.RepEmrick.com, and go to "Shopping for Energy" on the left navigation bar. Help Merchants Bank Aid Food Banks Each year, Merchants Bank contributes funds to area food banks during the holiday season in addition to their volunteer support provided throughout the year. This year is no exception.
Merchants Bank will not only contribute funds to food banks throughout Northampton County ¬– beginning Monday, November 7, they are hosting a community food drive at each of the nine branches. For five consecutive weeks, nonperishable food items will be collected and donated equally to the food banks that Merchants Bank has supported over the past few years. “Local food banks have difficulty keeping food on the shelves, especially during the holidays. While we are happy to support them monetarily, we believe food items will go even further", says Rocco Del Vecchio, CEO of Merchants Bank of Bangor. "Our employees not only work here, but they also live here. They’re strong community advocates and enjoy supporting the community as deeply as Merchants Bank does." In Northampton County, roughly 9.8% of the population lives below the federal poverty level. Among that group, 13.2% are under the age of 18 and 6.1% over age 65, according to a census report issue in 2015. To learn more about the food drive, visit Merchantsbangor.com PAHS Presenting The Ghost of Mystery Manor The Green Knights Drama Club at Pen Argyl high School will be presenting "The Ghost of Mystery Manor" in a limited engagement. Shows are presented Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12 at 7 pm and Saturday afternoon at 1 pm. at the Russell Roper Auditorium at the Wind Gap Middle School.
Doors open one-half hour before show time. Tickets are $6. This is the story of a girl, a boy, some apples, and a nefarious couple. Will the ghost help them? Will Modesty say yes? Will Melissa discover the truth? The only way to find out is to come to the show. The comedy melodrama is brought to you by author John Burkhart. Bangor Veterans Day Program A Veterans Day program organized by Donald Jones will be held at Memorial Park Friday, November 11 at 10:00am. Steve Bair will be the guest speaker. Pastor Larry Laine of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bangor will give the invocation.
Bangor Lions Fundraiser The Bangor Lions is conjunction with Wendy's in Wind Gap will be having a fundraiser for the Bangor Lions Club. On the 9th of November from 5 to 8 pm, 15 percent of all sales will be donated to the Bangor Lions Club. Please come out and support your local Lions Club and help us continue our service to the community.
The Bangor Lions provide scholarships to local graduates, support local food banks and free lunch programs, provide eye glasses for those in need, support our local little league programs and much, much more. They thank the members of our local communities, as without your support, we would not be able to continue our service to the community. Remember their motto is "We Serve". Boys from the Slaters Youth Basketball Association participate in a skills and drills program by Coordinated Health Saturday at Bill Pensyl Gym in Bangor Area High School. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) (Another photo below) Sbtt Photo by Larry Cory
New Approach Two Shows November 27 The New Approach Show will be held Sunday, November 27 at 2:00pm in Fellowship Hall at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church at Fourth Street and Broadway, Bangor. Admission $5.00 per ticket. The group will also perform at St. Peter's Church, 7:00pm the same day.
NCC to Hold Nurse Aide Information Session Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold a free information session on its nurse aide program on Tuesday, November 8, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at its Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem. The program will run during the spring 2017 semester, dates to be announced.
According to U.S. Department of Labor projections, opportunities for nurse aides are projected to increase much faster than average. For more information go to www.northampton/healthcerts or call 610-332-6585. Boys from the Slaters Youth Basketball Association participate in a drill during a skills and drills program by Coordinated Health Saturday at Bill Pensyl Gym in Bangor Area High School. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo by Larry Cory
Pen Argyl Leaf Collection Leaf collection has begun in Pen Argyl. There will be no collection the week of November 21 and collection will end December 2. There was a typo in newsletter, there will be collection the week of November 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. Election Day Meal, Craft Show November 26 The Mount Bethel Ladies Auxiliary will have the kitchen open on election day – November 8th. Serving breakfast sandwiches, homemade vegetable beef soup, hamburgers, hot dogs & more! Eat in or take out
The 28th annual craft show will be held November 26, 2016. Crafters still needed, call Kris 610-392-7975. November 8Bingo - 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 Bangor Exchange Club - Blue Valley Farm Show, 7pm. Washington Township Recreation Board - Municipal Building, 7pm. Knights of Columbus Meeting - Council Home, 7:30-9:30pm Bangor Planning Commission - Bee Hive, 7:00pm Grandparents Village - Bangor Public Library Upstairs, 6:00 - 7:30pm. Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm CLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDARCan You Believe It?Australian Man Shoots Robber
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November 8, 1895 - X-rays (electromagnetic rays) were discovered by Wilhelm Roentgen at the University of Wuerzburg in Germany. November 8, 1939 - An assassination attempt on Hitler failed at the Buergerbraukeller in Munich. Birthday - Astronomer and mathematician Edmund Halley (1656-1742) was born in London. He sighted the Great Comet of 1682 (now named Halley's Comet) and foretold its reappearance in 1758. Halley's Comet appears once each generation with the average time between appearances being 76 years. It is expected to be visible again in 2061. |
Travel...
Go West Adventurers, Film Buffs Flock to Rocky Mountain Resort
(BPT) - America’s love affair with winter sports continues.
Participation has been on the upswing since 2011, with 9.4 million downhill skiers, 7.7 million snowboarders and 4.1 million cross country skiers tracked respectively in the 2014-15 season alone.
One of the most popular regions? The Rocky Mountains, whose ski resorts drew 20.7 million visitors in 2014-15 according to snowsports.org – the highest number since 2010/2011, and representative of 39 percent of all such visits across the U.S. And because of this year’s prime snow conditions, many ski buffs are again looking to the West for this season’s vacations. Those wanting adventure with a choice of many other amenities might consider Sundance Mountain Resort near Provo, Utah, the 5,000-acre resort founded by actor Robert Redford in 1969.
Redford, who can sometimes be found on site, founded Sundance in 1969 with the mission of fostering artistic expression, encouraging nature appreciation and building environmental stewardship. He explains in a videohow he found the property while driving around.
“It was so idyllic, kind of raw and primitive, which made me fall in love with the whole canyon,” he remembered. “I knew it was just a matter of time, and this whole beautiful area was going to be discovered … so at that point I pledged to do everything in my power to preserve it.”
The destination has since become renowned, as it is an official venue for the iconic Sundance Film Festival. But vacationers may be surprised at the resort’s range of other offerings.
Ski enthusiasts are drawn by the area’s average 300 inches of dry, powdery snow each year. And Sundance, in addition to 45 downhill ski runs (20 percent at expert level) offers 25 kilometers of groomed trails for skating and classic skiing along with a nearly two-mile zip line offering dual-span seating, adjustable speeds of more than 65 mph and the largest vertical drop (2,100 feet) in the U.S.
The family-owned resort is a year-round destination and cultural mecca offering artistic, literary, theatre and musical programming along with four eateries including the award-winning Tree Room. Also featured are 92 guest accommodations; a selection of mountain homes; a full spa spotlighting nature-influenced healing methods; a state-of-the-art screening room; an outdoor amphitheater; a bar and a general store. All buildings are created from local materials – stone quarried in the area along with indigenous cedar, fur and pine – and designed to fit in with the environment.
Sundance’s affiliation with the film festival of the same name means hundreds of dramatic and documentary films, shorts, installations, performances, panel discussions and dynamic music events have been launched or hosted at the resort, continually introducing attendees to original and authentic storytelling. Two fun facts: Redford’s 1972 film “Jeremiah Johnson” was filmed nearby, and the vintage 1890s wooden bar inside the resort’s Owl Bar was once frequented by Butch Cassidy’s Hole in the Wall Gang. The resort has also served as an inspirational mecca for countless skiers, artists, outdoor enthusiasts, foodies and wanderlust adventurers.
Browse photos of the resort’s inspiring mountain vistas, challenging ski runs and other inviting amenities at www.sundanceresort.com.
Participation has been on the upswing since 2011, with 9.4 million downhill skiers, 7.7 million snowboarders and 4.1 million cross country skiers tracked respectively in the 2014-15 season alone.
One of the most popular regions? The Rocky Mountains, whose ski resorts drew 20.7 million visitors in 2014-15 according to snowsports.org – the highest number since 2010/2011, and representative of 39 percent of all such visits across the U.S. And because of this year’s prime snow conditions, many ski buffs are again looking to the West for this season’s vacations. Those wanting adventure with a choice of many other amenities might consider Sundance Mountain Resort near Provo, Utah, the 5,000-acre resort founded by actor Robert Redford in 1969.
Redford, who can sometimes be found on site, founded Sundance in 1969 with the mission of fostering artistic expression, encouraging nature appreciation and building environmental stewardship. He explains in a videohow he found the property while driving around.
“It was so idyllic, kind of raw and primitive, which made me fall in love with the whole canyon,” he remembered. “I knew it was just a matter of time, and this whole beautiful area was going to be discovered … so at that point I pledged to do everything in my power to preserve it.”
The destination has since become renowned, as it is an official venue for the iconic Sundance Film Festival. But vacationers may be surprised at the resort’s range of other offerings.
Ski enthusiasts are drawn by the area’s average 300 inches of dry, powdery snow each year. And Sundance, in addition to 45 downhill ski runs (20 percent at expert level) offers 25 kilometers of groomed trails for skating and classic skiing along with a nearly two-mile zip line offering dual-span seating, adjustable speeds of more than 65 mph and the largest vertical drop (2,100 feet) in the U.S.
The family-owned resort is a year-round destination and cultural mecca offering artistic, literary, theatre and musical programming along with four eateries including the award-winning Tree Room. Also featured are 92 guest accommodations; a selection of mountain homes; a full spa spotlighting nature-influenced healing methods; a state-of-the-art screening room; an outdoor amphitheater; a bar and a general store. All buildings are created from local materials – stone quarried in the area along with indigenous cedar, fur and pine – and designed to fit in with the environment.
Sundance’s affiliation with the film festival of the same name means hundreds of dramatic and documentary films, shorts, installations, performances, panel discussions and dynamic music events have been launched or hosted at the resort, continually introducing attendees to original and authentic storytelling. Two fun facts: Redford’s 1972 film “Jeremiah Johnson” was filmed nearby, and the vintage 1890s wooden bar inside the resort’s Owl Bar was once frequented by Butch Cassidy’s Hole in the Wall Gang. The resort has also served as an inspirational mecca for countless skiers, artists, outdoor enthusiasts, foodies and wanderlust adventurers.
Browse photos of the resort’s inspiring mountain vistas, challenging ski runs and other inviting amenities at www.sundanceresort.com.
Technology...
Tech Tools that Can Help You Find
a Mortgage and Home Faster
(BPT) - Whether you're a first-time or experienced homebuyer, chances are a good portion of your real estate journey will take place online. In fact, four in 10 homebuyers start their house-hunting with an online search, according to the National Association of REALTORS. It's easy to understand why: Online tools and apps can make the homebuying experience - including finding a mortgage - easier and more enjoyable.
If you'll be shopping for a home this fall and winter, use the tools homebuyers find most useful, according to the Bank of America Homebuyer Insights Report:
* Mortgage calculators - It's important you're as comfortable with your mortgage terms and lender as you are with the home you're paying for. An affordable mortgage helps homebuyers reap the full benefits of home ownership, including building equity and long-term financial security, and a mortgage calculator can help you understand what you would pay each month, as well as estimate monthly mortgage payments and rate options. As the Homebuyer Insights Report revealed, more than half of Generation X homebuyers and 46 percent of millennials and baby boomers use mortgage calculators during the home shopping process.
* Finance websites - Home shoppers can learn a lot about mortgage options and a bank's customer service through websites that feature reviews of mortgage loan officers and lending institutions. More than a third (36 percent) of first-time homebuyers and over a quarter (28 percent) of experienced homebuyers use bank apps or websites to research reviews of lenders and loan officers.
* Loan status portals - Applying for a mortgage can sometimes be overwhelming, but real-time loan status information is transforming the process. For example, Bank of America's Home Loan Navigator allows mortgage applicants to securely upload, submit and sign documents, get real-time status updates on their application and loan, receive important documents and disclosures and even communicate with experts via secure messaging.
* Mobile real estate listings - With many home listing websites available, it can be difficult to narrow down online searches to homes that meet all your criteria in your location of choice. Using a bank's online real estate center can help you refine your home search or, if you're selling, it can help you determine your home's estimated value. And some even provide the ancillary information you're looking for - like school data and walkability scores - to make a home purchase decision.
* Down payment sources - Saving for a down payment can be one of the most challenging tasks of buying a house. It's sometimes difficult to know how much you'll need for your down payment, or to figure out how to fit the extra savings category into your monthly budget. You can find numerous down payment calculators online, but Bank of America's Down Payment Resource Center goes a big step further than most by offering a searchable database of more than 1,000 local and national assistance programs that may be able to save you money on your down payment.
* Social media - Decorating your home is one of the most enjoyable aspects of home ownership. Many buyers turn to social media resources like Pinterest for home decor inspiration. In fact, 49 percent of millennials use Pinterest, 37 percent Facebook and 33 percent Instagram for home decorating ideas, while 32 percent of Gen Xers use Pinterest, 37 percent like Facebook and 11 percent favor Instagram, according to the Homebuyer Insights Report.
* Home design apps - With inspiration in hand, homebuyers can use home design apps to put their ideas into virtual reality. These apps allow you to take and store room measurements, make notes on design ideas and see virtual representations of what your decor plans will look like in your home. From white walls to fully-furnished, many design apps can help you visualize your dream interior for free, and more robust versions are available for purchase.
To learn more about home buying and mortgages, visit Bank of America - Home Loans.
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November 8
NCC to Hold Nurse Aide Information Session
Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold a free information session on its nurse aide program on Tuesday, November 8, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at its Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem. The program will run during the spring 2017 semester, dates to be announced.
According to U.S. Department of Labor projections, opportunities for nurse aides are projected to increase much faster than average.
For more information go to www.northampton/healthcerts or call 610-332-6585.
According to U.S. Department of Labor projections, opportunities for nurse aides are projected to increase much faster than average.
For more information go to www.northampton/healthcerts or call 610-332-6585.
November 9
Bangor Lions Fundraiser
The Bangor Lions is conjunction with Wendy's in Wind Gap will be having a fundraiser for the Bangor Lions Club. On the 9th of November from 5 to 8 pm, 15 percent of all sales will be donated to the Bangor Lions Club. Please come out and support your local Lions Club and help us continue our service to the community.
The Bangor Lions provide scholarships to local graduates, support local food banks and free lunch programs, provide eye glasses for those in need, support our local little league programs and much, much more. They thank the members of our local communities, as without your support, we would not be able to continue our service to the community. Remember their motto is "We Serve".
The Bangor Lions provide scholarships to local graduates, support local food banks and free lunch programs, provide eye glasses for those in need, support our local little league programs and much, much more. They thank the members of our local communities, as without your support, we would not be able to continue our service to the community. Remember their motto is "We Serve".
November 10
Photography Club Meeting
The Slate Belt Photography Club will hold their regular meeting on Thursday, November 10 from 7pm to 8pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 4th & Broadway, Bangor, PA.
This month's meeting will be on "How to Clean Your Camera, Inside & Out". This will be a hands on demo and show you how to clean the sensor of your camera along with all the tools to do it.
Anyone is welcome to join us and new members are always welcome. If coming please bring 1 non-perishable food item for the food pantry.
This month's meeting will be on "How to Clean Your Camera, Inside & Out". This will be a hands on demo and show you how to clean the sensor of your camera along with all the tools to do it.
Anyone is welcome to join us and new members are always welcome. If coming please bring 1 non-perishable food item for the food pantry.
November 11
Bangor Veterans Day Program
A Veterans Day program organized by Donald Jones will be held at Memorial Park Friday, November 11 at 10:00am. Steve Bair will be the guest speaker. Pastor Larry Laine of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bangor will give the invocation.
PAHS Presenting The Ghost of Mystery Manor
The Green Knights Drama Club at Pen Argyl high School will be presenting "The Ghost of Mystery Manor" in a limited engagement. Shows are presented Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12 at 7 pm and Saturday afternoon at 1 pm. at the Russell Roper Auditorium at the Wind Gap Middle School.
Doors open one-half hour before show time. Tickets are $6. This is the story of a girl, a boy, some apples, and a nefarious couple. Will the ghost help them? Will Modesty say yes? Will Melissa discover the truth? The only way to find out is to come to the show. The comedy melodrama is brought to you by author John Burkhart.
Doors open one-half hour before show time. Tickets are $6. This is the story of a girl, a boy, some apples, and a nefarious couple. Will the ghost help them? Will Modesty say yes? Will Melissa discover the truth? The only way to find out is to come to the show. The comedy melodrama is brought to you by author John Burkhart.
Holiday Season At ARTSPACE
As is its tradition, the ARTSPACE Gallery, located at 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg, will open its doors as an art gift shop for the Holiday season. Participation in this year’s store is open to all PoconoArts members. Membership is an affordable $39 per year for individuals or $29 for seniors and artists may join to be in the store.
An application form is available on line at poconoarts.org or in the gallery and the deadline to participate is November 11, 2016. The store opens on November 25 and runs through January 2, 2017, with hours based upon volunteer availability. The PoconoArts staff will manage the store 10AM – 4PM, Monday through Friday, with evening and weekend hours handled by volunteers. Fees for participation are: $30 with a 20% commission for volunteers (min. 4 hour shift) and $40 with a 25% commission for those who do not volunteer. The more volunteers, the more hours the store can be open, resulting in more sales. A special reception and member discount night is scheduled for Thursday, December 1. For further information, call the PoconoArts office at 570-476-4460 or email [email protected].
The Pocono Arts Council is a local arts service organization serving Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties. The mission of the council is to build the community artistically and culturally by providing leadership, service and education - “Culture Builds Community.” Further information can be found by visiting its website, www.poconoarts.org or calling 570-476-4460.
An application form is available on line at poconoarts.org or in the gallery and the deadline to participate is November 11, 2016. The store opens on November 25 and runs through January 2, 2017, with hours based upon volunteer availability. The PoconoArts staff will manage the store 10AM – 4PM, Monday through Friday, with evening and weekend hours handled by volunteers. Fees for participation are: $30 with a 20% commission for volunteers (min. 4 hour shift) and $40 with a 25% commission for those who do not volunteer. The more volunteers, the more hours the store can be open, resulting in more sales. A special reception and member discount night is scheduled for Thursday, December 1. For further information, call the PoconoArts office at 570-476-4460 or email [email protected].
The Pocono Arts Council is a local arts service organization serving Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties. The mission of the council is to build the community artistically and culturally by providing leadership, service and education - “Culture Builds Community.” Further information can be found by visiting its website, www.poconoarts.org or calling 570-476-4460.
Photography Exhibit to Take Place at NCC
Trustom Pond, an exhibit of stunning photographs of the Trustom Pond national wildlife preserve in Rhode Island by John Hafey, will be exhibited November 1 through December 16 in the gallery of Communications Hall, Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. An artist’s reception will take place on Nov. 11, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the gallery.
According to a review by the New York Times, Hafey’s photographs achieve “effects akin to those of exquisitely wrought aquatints.”
Communications Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and closed on Sunday.
For more information go to www.northampton.edu and click on “Events.”s or call 610-861-4120.
According to a review by the New York Times, Hafey’s photographs achieve “effects akin to those of exquisitely wrought aquatints.”
Communications Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and closed on Sunday.
For more information go to www.northampton.edu and click on “Events.”s or call 610-861-4120.
November 12
36th Annual NCC Fall Craft Fair
The 36th Annual NCC Fall Craft Fair Saturday, November 12, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Arthur L. Scott Spartan Center. $2.00 General Admission, $1.00 Senior Citizens, Children under 12 FREE
All proceeds benefit NCC Alumni Association scholarship and programming
For information, call (610) 861-5088 or e-mail [email protected] .
All proceeds benefit NCC Alumni Association scholarship and programming
For information, call (610) 861-5088 or e-mail [email protected] .
Brunch With The Author
The Friends of the Bangor Public Library will host their Fall “Brunch with the Author” on Saturday, November 12th @ 10:00 AM. Local author, Anna Maria Caldera will be the featured author. She will be presenting. Sherwood Anderson on Life and Writing. This is Anna’s tenth book and one that pays homage to her favorite author, Sherwood Anderson (1876-1941). Anderson was a chronicler of the common person during the post- Civil War industrialization of America. A recurring theme was the effect of factories on farmers whose connection to the land had been severed. While popular magazines, novels, and screen plays of the day upheld the wealthy as the subjects of greatest interest, Anderson’s literary output focused on the lowly. Ms. Caldara will familiarize the audience with Anderson’s work and his advice to writers.
The event is free, but donations will be accepted. Registration for attendance is required by calling the library at 610-588-4136. The library is located at 39 South Main Street, Bangor, PA. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
The event is free, but donations will be accepted. Registration for attendance is required by calling the library at 610-588-4136. The library is located at 39 South Main Street, Bangor, PA. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner
Arndt’s Lutheran Church , 1851 Arndt Road, Forks Township, Easton, will hold a pork and sauerkraut dinner on Saturday, November 12th from 4 to 7 pm. We will feature slow cured sauerkraut, pork, mashed potatoes, green beans and homemade applesauce. Homemade desserts with tea and coffee will be available. Adult tickets are $10 and children’s tickets 5-11 are $5; children under 5 eat free.
Belfast Rummage/Bake Sale
Belfast Wesley United Methodist Church 607 School Road Nazareth, Pa. will hold their annual Spring Rummage/Bake Sale on Saturday November 12th, 2016 from 8:00am to 12:00pm.
Something for everyone! Please come out and join them.
For more information please call Teddy at 1-908-235-8811.
Something for everyone! Please come out and join them.
For more information please call Teddy at 1-908-235-8811.
TGAI Annual Scholarship Dinner
NOVEMBER 12
Annual Scholarship Dinner, 6 PM. $60 per person. Totts Gap Arts Institute, 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013 Join them for an evening of great food and entertainment, while supporting our worthwhile programs! Annual Scholarship Dinner includes a silent auction of work donated by local artists, and directly benefits the scholarship fund.
Annual Scholarship Dinner, 6 PM. $60 per person. Totts Gap Arts Institute, 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013 Join them for an evening of great food and entertainment, while supporting our worthwhile programs! Annual Scholarship Dinner includes a silent auction of work donated by local artists, and directly benefits the scholarship fund.
Holiday Bazaar at Signature Styles
A Holiday Bazaar will be held at Signature Styles by Laura, 333 Blue Valley Drive, Bangor Saturday, November 12 from 10am - 2pm.
Vendors include Avon, Essential Oils, Mary Kay, Paparazzi Jewelry, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware, and other vendors.
Food, cash and carry, drawings also available.
Please bring a non-perishable food item to support the Portland Food Bank.
Vendors include Avon, Essential Oils, Mary Kay, Paparazzi Jewelry, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware, and other vendors.
Food, cash and carry, drawings also available.
Please bring a non-perishable food item to support the Portland Food Bank.
November 13
Slater Band Bingo and Tricky Tray
Bangor High School's Slater Band Bingo and Tricky Tray: Sunday, November 13 , Doors open at 11:00AM, Games start at 1:00PM at Blue Valley Farm Show. 20 games of bingo, tricky tray, special raffles, 50/50, and door prizes. Featured products from Longaberger, Coach, Vera Bradley, Thirty-One, Alex & Ani and Michael Kors. Refreshments available for purchase. Two choices for tickets: $20 includes admission and set of bingo cards; $25. ticket also includes sheet of tricky tray tickets and a ticket for the special drawing. For ticket information call: 610-588-4385. ALL TICKETS AT DOOR ARE $25.
Cornish Presentation at Heritage Center
The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their monthly historic presentation on Sunday, November 13th @ 2:00 PM. Speaker for the afternoon will be Mr. Walter Cole who will give a program on the Cornish and their immigration to the United States from Cornwall, England. Topics include Cornwall as a Celtic nation, Cornish characteristics and culture. A power point presentation will include scenes of Cornwall and the world wide “Great immigration from the 1840”s until World War I. The Cornish arrival and influence will be depicted in their contribution to businesses, as inventors and includes their social activities, characteristics, culture and economy. Upon coming to this area they originally settled in Pen Argyl and East Bangor where their impact is still noted. The Heritage Center is also exhibiting “The Cornish” in their Chamber Room showcases. This display will run until March. 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.
November 15
Divorce and Grief Support Groups
DivorceCare and GriefShare support groups will both be hosting free one-night “Surviving the Holidays” sessions on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 from 6:30-8:30 PM. Both sessions will be held at Mount Eaton Church in Saylorsburg, PA. Childcare is available upon request.
For more information or to register, please contact the church office at (570) 992-7050 or [email protected]. Directions to the church and more information about the support groups may be found at mounteatonchurch.org.
About Mount Eaton Church:
Mount Eaton is a non-denominational church serving the west end of Monroe County, Pennsylvania since 1884. Mount Eaton Church holds worship on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings and offers a variety of programs for family members of all ages..
For more information or to register, please contact the church office at (570) 992-7050 or [email protected]. Directions to the church and more information about the support groups may be found at mounteatonchurch.org.
About Mount Eaton Church:
Mount Eaton is a non-denominational church serving the west end of Monroe County, Pennsylvania since 1884. Mount Eaton Church holds worship on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings and offers a variety of programs for family members of all ages..
November 16
Lehigh Valley Horse Council Meeting
Lehigh Valley Horse Council Meeting will be held Wednesday, November 16th, 7:00 PM at New City View Diner, 1831 MacArthur Rd., Whitehall, PA (LVHC is not responsible for the cost of meals, beverages etc)
Topic: Specialized Instruments Designed for Use on Horses Speaker: Edgar J. Balliet, VMD, Balliet & Associates, Northampton,PA FMI: 610-704-4130, 610-837-7294
Topic: Specialized Instruments Designed for Use on Horses Speaker: Edgar J. Balliet, VMD, Balliet & Associates, Northampton,PA FMI: 610-704-4130, 610-837-7294
November 17
NCC to Offer Metal Milling Seminar
Northampton Community College (NCC) will offer a seminar, Introduction to Metal Milling, on Thursday, November 17, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., in the Fab Lab at the College’s Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem.
Participants will learn how to set up and use the Bridgeport milling machine, designed for precision drilling, reaming and cutting. The seminar will include aligning a mill head, setting part origins, calculating speeds, and much more.
The fee is $149. For more information call 610-332-8665 or visit www.northampton.edu/lifelearn. To register, visit the Fab Lab page of the non-credit NCC catalogue, in the Personal Enrichment section.
Participants will learn how to set up and use the Bridgeport milling machine, designed for precision drilling, reaming and cutting. The seminar will include aligning a mill head, setting part origins, calculating speeds, and much more.
The fee is $149. For more information call 610-332-8665 or visit www.northampton.edu/lifelearn. To register, visit the Fab Lab page of the non-credit NCC catalogue, in the Personal Enrichment section.
November 18
East Bangor Christmas Bazaar
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar on Friday, November 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sat., November 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There are handcrafted Christmas gifts and ornaments, "white elephants", hand-knitted items, estate jewelry, baked goods, jams & jellies, and door prize drawings. A light lunch and homemade soup will be available. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. Call 610-588-4453 or visit: ebumc. org.
November 19
Annual Holiday Toy Bingo
The fourth Annual Holiday Toy Bingo will be held Saturday, November 19 at Hope United Church of Christ, 2nd Street, Wind Gap. Doors open at 11:00 am. Bingo starts at 1:00 pm.
Cost is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. The kitchen will be open FMI: e-mail [email protected] or call 908-727-0090.
Cost is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. The kitchen will be open FMI: e-mail [email protected] or call 908-727-0090.
NCC Bethlehem Campus Open House
Prospective students of all ages will have an opportunity to learn about the 100+ fields of study offered at Northampton Community College’s (NCC) Bethlehem campus at an open house on Saturday, November 19, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., starting at the Arthur L. Spartan Center, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township.
Participants will have the opportunity to meet faculty members and current students and have their questions answered by the professionals in admissions, financial aid and career services.
For more information or to register, call 610-861-5500
Participants will have the opportunity to meet faculty members and current students and have their questions answered by the professionals in admissions, financial aid and career services.
For more information or to register, call 610-861-5500
November 26
Craft Show November 28
The 28th annual Mt. Beth Fiore Co. Ladies Auxilary will hold craft show November 26, 2016. Crafters still needed, call Kris 610-392-7975.
November 27
New Approach show
The New Approach Show will be held Sunday, November 27 at 2:00pm in Fellowship Hall at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church at Fourth Street and Broadway, Bangor. Admission $5.00 per ticket. The group will also perform at St. Peter's Church, 7:00pm the same day.
November 30
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.
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 3
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
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
December 10
TGAI Annual Community Open House
December 10, Time TBD. 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.
December 10, Time TBD. 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.
December 11
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.
Join Boomer's Angels December 11 from 11am - 2pm at Leck Veterinarian Hospital, 115 W Pennsylvania Ave, Pen Argyl, PA 18072.
January 21
Trappers 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.
Slate Belt Senior Center
Slate Belt Senior Center
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
700 American Bangor Road
Bangor, ph 610-588-1224
Hours: 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
700 American Bangor Road
Bangor, ph 610-588-1224
Hours: 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES
Morning Stretch, Mondays, Nov., 7, 28 9:15 A.M.
Crafts & Chat, Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M.
Zumba Gold, Tues & Thursdays, 10:00 A.M.
Exercise with Darla, Wednesdays, Nov,,16,23, 30, 10:00 A.M.
Brush away with Senior Artists, Wed. 8:00-11:00 A.M.
Afternoon Arts (All mediums welcome) Thursdays, 12:00-3:00 P.M.
Every day: Cards, Pool, Computer, Internet, Library, and TV
VETERAN’S DAY, Nov. 11,
CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING DAY, Nov., 24 and CLOSED BLACK FRIDAY, Nov., 25.
Crafting with Bev, Thursday, November 17, 10:00 A.M.
Baseball, Friday, Nov. 4, 10:00 P.M.
Bunco Tournament , Friday, November 4, 12:30 P.M.
Shingles shots, Thursday, Nov., 9:00
AARP Meeting, Mon. Nov., 14, 1:30 P.M.
Thanksgiving Meal, Thursday, Nov., 17
Turkey/pick your own & Harvest Bingo, Friday, Nov., 18, 9:30-11:00 A.M.
Farkle, Tuesday, Nov., 22, 12:30-2:30 P.M.
Morning Stretch, Mondays, Nov., 7, 28 9:15 A.M.
Crafts & Chat, Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M.
Zumba Gold, Tues & Thursdays, 10:00 A.M.
Exercise with Darla, Wednesdays, Nov,,16,23, 30, 10:00 A.M.
Brush away with Senior Artists, Wed. 8:00-11:00 A.M.
Afternoon Arts (All mediums welcome) Thursdays, 12:00-3:00 P.M.
Every day: Cards, Pool, Computer, Internet, Library, and TV
VETERAN’S DAY, Nov. 11,
CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING DAY, Nov., 24 and CLOSED BLACK FRIDAY, Nov., 25.
Crafting with Bev, Thursday, November 17, 10:00 A.M.
Baseball, Friday, Nov. 4, 10:00 P.M.
Bunco Tournament , Friday, November 4, 12:30 P.M.
Shingles shots, Thursday, Nov., 9:00
AARP Meeting, Mon. Nov., 14, 1:30 P.M.
Thanksgiving Meal, Thursday, Nov., 17
Turkey/pick your own & Harvest Bingo, Friday, Nov., 18, 9:30-11:00 A.M.
Farkle, Tuesday, Nov., 22, 12:30-2:30 P.M.
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Blue Mt. Library New Books
Adult 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
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