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Freeze Watch Tonight
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a freeze watch which is in effect from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. Lows are expected to range within several degrees of 30 early Wednesday morning. Frost or freezing temperatures are forecast within the watch area. Coldest temperatures should occur between 6 am and 730 am Wednesday, with frost or freezing temperatures possibly beginning as early as midnight in the normally colder sheltered valleys. The upcoming seasonably cold frost or freeze event will probably end the growing season in part or all of the Slate Belt.
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a freeze watch which is in effect from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. Lows are expected to range within several degrees of 30 early Wednesday morning. Frost or freezing temperatures are forecast within the watch area. Coldest temperatures should occur between 6 am and 730 am Wednesday, with frost or freezing temperatures possibly beginning as early as midnight in the normally colder sheltered valleys. The upcoming seasonably cold frost or freeze event will probably end the growing season in part or all of the Slate Belt.
SLATE BELT WEATHER OCTOBER 25
TODAY - Patchy frost before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 7 to 15 mph.
TONIGHT - Widespread frost after midnight. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
TONIGHT - Widespread frost after midnight. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Bangor's Brandon Scholato runs the ball during the Slaters 33-25 win over Wilson after trailing 25-7 late in the first half to deny a Wilson upset and keep the Warriors winless. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photos Larry Cory
Bangor - Pen Argyl Football History
(1922 - 1937 - First of Three-Part series)
by Larry Cory
1922
Pen Argyl 39 Bangor 0. Regarded as official beginning of rivalry. Played on Armistice Day (Veteran Day).
1923
Bangor 6 Pen Argyl 6.. Maroon and White stalls after halftime. Starts two games per year. First game on Armistice Day the second on Thanksgiving Day. Youse scored early in second quarter. Extra point run missed by inches. Bailer scored for Pen Argyl after a long drive. Game played on Monday morning at Weona Park a day after Armistice Day. The Bangor A.A. was to play Pen Argyl in the afternoon, but the two sides couldn’t agree on rules and the game was cancelled. Large crowd. Pen Argyl Scoring: Bailer run. Bangor Scoring: Youse 2 run. Bangor won second game 24-0.
1925
Bangor 6 Pen Argyl 0. May to Chamberlain breaks Pen Argyl’s streak. Start of one-game-per-year policy. Boboski Pen Argyl’s running star, was held in check. Frozen field. Many penalties. Pen Argyl on Bangor’s 15 at game’s end. Scoring: Chamberlain 30 pass from May.
1930
Bangor 21 Pen Argyl 0. Major upset. Bangor wasn't given a chance to win. Day when Bangor allegedly iced the field to slow Pen Argyl's fast running backs. D. Jones had TD-saving tackle. Att. 3,000. Interceptions: Ciliberti 2. Fumble Recoveries: Llwellyn Heard. 13-0 at half. Ciliberti had long run, and caught 20-yard pass from Ted Piazza to set up second Td. First Downs: Bangor 9-4. Scoring: Rosato 1 run, Heard 5 run (Heard run), Heard 10 run. Safety, Martin tackled by LeRoy Heard.
1934
Pen Argyl 33 Bangor 13.. Pen Argyl wins Lehigh - Northampton League title in league's first year. The great Gil Strunk scores 33 pts. Rushing: Pen Argyl 306-137, Strunk 53-302. Att. 5,000. Rain. FUMBLES LOST: Bangor 3. Interceptions: Davis. First Downs: Pen Argyl 16-8. Pen Argyl running back Thomas Lee later became an assistant coach at both Bangor and Pen Argyl. Pen Argyl Scoring: Strunk 1 run, Strunk 1 run, Strunk 2 run, Strunk 2 run, Strunk run (Strunk 3 runs). Bangor Scoring: Finelli 3 run (DelGrosso run), Owens run.
1935
Bangor 6 Pen Argyl 0.. Finelli and Slate Picker defense preserves undefeated season and tie for First L-N title. Bangor defense stopped Pen Argyl at 12 after 75-yard drive, at one after a 70 yard drive, and the 12 at game’s end. Finelli raced 25 yards to set up only score. ATT. 3,000. Scoring: Finelli 1 run.
1937
Pen Argyl 6 Bangor 0.. Pen Argyl ambushes powerful Bangor. Bangor and Pen Argyl tie for League crown. Bangor entered the game undefeated, untied and unscored upon. Closest Bangor threat stopped at Pen Argyl's 26. Nerino, B. Young held in check. Crowd estimates ranged from 7,000 to 8,500. Pen Argyl TD drive was 69 yards. Pen Argyl drove to Bangor's 12 for a first down, but through losses and a penalty, was faced with a fourth-and-25 at Bangor's 27. Bangor however, was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct (player allegedly made profane remark) and Pen Argyl had a first down at Bangor's 12. Pen Argyl then scored on a fourth-and-two at Bangor's four-yard line. First Downs: Bangor 9-8. Total Offense: Bangor 191-155. Scoring: Sandercock 4 pass from Davey.
(SEE EVERY SCORE OF EVERY GAME)
Pen Argyl 39 Bangor 0. Regarded as official beginning of rivalry. Played on Armistice Day (Veteran Day).
1923
Bangor 6 Pen Argyl 6.. Maroon and White stalls after halftime. Starts two games per year. First game on Armistice Day the second on Thanksgiving Day. Youse scored early in second quarter. Extra point run missed by inches. Bailer scored for Pen Argyl after a long drive. Game played on Monday morning at Weona Park a day after Armistice Day. The Bangor A.A. was to play Pen Argyl in the afternoon, but the two sides couldn’t agree on rules and the game was cancelled. Large crowd. Pen Argyl Scoring: Bailer run. Bangor Scoring: Youse 2 run. Bangor won second game 24-0.
1925
Bangor 6 Pen Argyl 0. May to Chamberlain breaks Pen Argyl’s streak. Start of one-game-per-year policy. Boboski Pen Argyl’s running star, was held in check. Frozen field. Many penalties. Pen Argyl on Bangor’s 15 at game’s end. Scoring: Chamberlain 30 pass from May.
1930
Bangor 21 Pen Argyl 0. Major upset. Bangor wasn't given a chance to win. Day when Bangor allegedly iced the field to slow Pen Argyl's fast running backs. D. Jones had TD-saving tackle. Att. 3,000. Interceptions: Ciliberti 2. Fumble Recoveries: Llwellyn Heard. 13-0 at half. Ciliberti had long run, and caught 20-yard pass from Ted Piazza to set up second Td. First Downs: Bangor 9-4. Scoring: Rosato 1 run, Heard 5 run (Heard run), Heard 10 run. Safety, Martin tackled by LeRoy Heard.
1934
Pen Argyl 33 Bangor 13.. Pen Argyl wins Lehigh - Northampton League title in league's first year. The great Gil Strunk scores 33 pts. Rushing: Pen Argyl 306-137, Strunk 53-302. Att. 5,000. Rain. FUMBLES LOST: Bangor 3. Interceptions: Davis. First Downs: Pen Argyl 16-8. Pen Argyl running back Thomas Lee later became an assistant coach at both Bangor and Pen Argyl. Pen Argyl Scoring: Strunk 1 run, Strunk 1 run, Strunk 2 run, Strunk 2 run, Strunk run (Strunk 3 runs). Bangor Scoring: Finelli 3 run (DelGrosso run), Owens run.
1935
Bangor 6 Pen Argyl 0.. Finelli and Slate Picker defense preserves undefeated season and tie for First L-N title. Bangor defense stopped Pen Argyl at 12 after 75-yard drive, at one after a 70 yard drive, and the 12 at game’s end. Finelli raced 25 yards to set up only score. ATT. 3,000. Scoring: Finelli 1 run.
1937
Pen Argyl 6 Bangor 0.. Pen Argyl ambushes powerful Bangor. Bangor and Pen Argyl tie for League crown. Bangor entered the game undefeated, untied and unscored upon. Closest Bangor threat stopped at Pen Argyl's 26. Nerino, B. Young held in check. Crowd estimates ranged from 7,000 to 8,500. Pen Argyl TD drive was 69 yards. Pen Argyl drove to Bangor's 12 for a first down, but through losses and a penalty, was faced with a fourth-and-25 at Bangor's 27. Bangor however, was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct (player allegedly made profane remark) and Pen Argyl had a first down at Bangor's 12. Pen Argyl then scored on a fourth-and-two at Bangor's four-yard line. First Downs: Bangor 9-8. Total Offense: Bangor 191-155. Scoring: Sandercock 4 pass from Davey.
(SEE EVERY SCORE OF EVERY GAME)
A scene from the Bangor - Pen Argyl game in 2004 game won by the Knights 24-23. (See photo galleries of 2004, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 this week.)
Bangor's Jesse Rocco runs the ball during the Slaters 33-25 win over Wilson after trailing 25-7 late in the first half to deny a Wilson upset and keep the Warriors winless.. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt photo 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.
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.
Bangor Cheerleaders participated in the Bangor Elks Halloween parade held in downtown Bangor Thursday night. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Bangor - Pen Argyl Football Advance Tickets
The 97th edition of the Bangor vs. Pen Argyl football game will take place on Saturday, October 29th at 1:30 at Pen Argyl. Advanced ticket sales will take place at the following location and times:
High School Athletic office
High School Athletic office
- Monday-Thursday 10:00-2:15
- Friday 10:00-12:00
- Monday-Friday during normal business hours
Pen Argyl - Bangor Football Info
Pen Argyl High School will be hosting the annual Bangor Pep-Rally on Friday, October 28th in Weona Park at the Band Shell. The Band & Cheerleaders will perform and our coaches and captains will offer some inspirational words about Saturday's game. We invite all of our students and community members to meet us at 6:45 before we torch the Slaters at the bonfire at 7:30pm.
Pen Argyl/Bangor Game tickets can be purchased at the following times.
Pen Argyl/Bangor Game tickets can be purchased at the following times.
- Monday, 10/24 & Tuesday 10/25 at the MS and JV Football games vs. Palisades at 4:00pm.
- Thursday, Public Sale from 5:00-6:30pm in the Pen Argyl HS A-Gym lobby
Local residents walked in the Bangor Elks Halloween parade held in downtown Bangor Thursday night. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
East Bangor Pastie Sale
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church at 136 W. Central Ave., East Bangor, PA will hold a pastie sale. The selections include beef w/wo onions and broccoli-cheese w/wo onions. The cost is $5.50. To order, call Lois at 610-588-1745 by Sunday, October 30th. Pasties must be picked up at the church on Tuesday, November 1st, at 3:30 p.m.
Bangor Senior twins Nik and Ean Sheats were escorted by their parents during their Senior recognition at the game against Wilson. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt photo Larry Cory
High Rise Holiday Craft and Bake Sale
The Bangor High Rise Annual Holiday craft and bake sale will be held in thje community room from 3:30 - 6:30 Thursday, November 3. The High-Rise is located at 101 Murray Street, Bangor. Phone 610-588-2428.
Stop by for holiday gifts and treats. Hot dogs, coffee, and baked goods will be available. They also will be selling chances for holiday baking. Winners get to choose the dates you want five dozen holiday cookies baked for you.
Stop by for holiday gifts and treats. Hot dogs, coffee, and baked goods will be available. They also will be selling chances for holiday baking. Winners get to choose the dates you want five dozen holiday cookies baked for you.
October 25
Kiwanis Club of Slate Belt - 12:15. J & R s Smokehouse. 610-863-3029.
Bingo - Portland Fire Co., 7pm.
Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 & 6-8pm
Bangor Public Library - Open 10-8
Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show
Preschool Story Time - Bangor Public Library, 10-11am.
Mission of Love Food Pantry & Clothes Closet - N. Main St., Bangor, 10-2
Bangor Exchange Club - Blue Valley Farm Show, 7pm.
Knights of Columbus Meeting - Council Home, 7:30-9:30pm
Friends of Bangor Library - 7pm
Bangor Band Boosters - BAHS Band Room, 7pm
UMBT Zoning Board - Township Building, 7:30pm
Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm
Pen Argyl Workshop Council Meeting - 7 P.M. Council Chambers
Roseto Borough Authority - Municipal Building, 7pm.
Roseto Sewer Authority - Borough Hall, 7:00pm
Bingo - Portland Fire Co., 7pm.
Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 & 6-8pm
Bangor Public Library - Open 10-8
Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show
Preschool Story Time - Bangor Public Library, 10-11am.
Mission of Love Food Pantry & Clothes Closet - N. Main St., Bangor, 10-2
Bangor Exchange Club - Blue Valley Farm Show, 7pm.
Knights of Columbus Meeting - Council Home, 7:30-9:30pm
Friends of Bangor Library - 7pm
Bangor Band Boosters - BAHS Band Room, 7pm
UMBT Zoning Board - Township Building, 7:30pm
Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm
Pen Argyl Workshop Council Meeting - 7 P.M. Council Chambers
Roseto Borough Authority - Municipal Building, 7pm.
Roseto Sewer Authority - Borough Hall, 7:00pm
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Can You Believe It?
Women Hold Yoga Pants Parade
BARRINGTON, R.I., (UPI) -- Hundreds donned yoga pants and marched outside the Rhode Island home of a man whose newspaper letter criticized "mature" women for the "disturbing" fashion trend.
Alan Sorrentino, 63, of Barrington, was targeted by a flurry of criticism after he authored a letter to the editor in the Barrington Times lamenting that yoga pants "do nothing to compliment a women over 20 years old."
"Like the mini-skirt, yoga pants can be adorable on children and young women who have the benefit of nature's blessing of youth. However, on mature, adult women there is something bizarre and disturbing about the appearance they make in public. Maybe it's the unforgiving perspective they provide, inappropriate for general consumption, TMI, or the [specter] of someone coping poorly with their weight or advancing age that makes yoga pants so weird in public," he wrote.
The letter inspired Jamie Burke to organize Sunday afternoon's Yoga Pants Parade, which saw an estimated 400 women -- as well as some men -- donning their yoga pants and walking a route that took them directly past Sorrentino's house.
Burke told the Boston Globe the parade was a "positive response to casual sexism."
"This is way more than yoga pants. It is women fed up with the policing of our wardrobes and our bodies," Burke told WJAR-TV.
Sorrentino said the letter was meant to be a joke.
"I assumed the character of this grumpy old man that was railing about women in yoga pants because he was too tight to just relax and accept himself in his age and his own ways. It was meant to sound stupid and creepy," he told WPRO-AM.
He said the the parade was an "improper reaction" and a form of "bullying."
"It's vicious and intimidating," Sorrentino said of the parade. "The fact that this is seen as an appropriate reaction to something I wrote in the paper is really disgusting."
He said the reactions to his letter have included profane voicemails and death threats.
Burke said in a Facebook post ahead of the event that no negativity or hateful speech directed toward Sorrentino or anyone else would be allowed during the parade.
"We will not engage with ANY residents on the street in any negative way," Burke wrote in a separate Facebook post. "Please do not come for a fight, you will be shut down."
Burke said she invited Sorrentino to don yoga pants and join the parade, but he "impolitely declined."
Sorrentino said he really has no problem with yoga pants.
"I have no problem with yoga pants. Wear them all you want! I actually have a pair myself that I was going to wear for the parade tomorrow but I'm really not happy about the parade," he said.
Alan Sorrentino, 63, of Barrington, was targeted by a flurry of criticism after he authored a letter to the editor in the Barrington Times lamenting that yoga pants "do nothing to compliment a women over 20 years old."
"Like the mini-skirt, yoga pants can be adorable on children and young women who have the benefit of nature's blessing of youth. However, on mature, adult women there is something bizarre and disturbing about the appearance they make in public. Maybe it's the unforgiving perspective they provide, inappropriate for general consumption, TMI, or the [specter] of someone coping poorly with their weight or advancing age that makes yoga pants so weird in public," he wrote.
The letter inspired Jamie Burke to organize Sunday afternoon's Yoga Pants Parade, which saw an estimated 400 women -- as well as some men -- donning their yoga pants and walking a route that took them directly past Sorrentino's house.
Burke told the Boston Globe the parade was a "positive response to casual sexism."
"This is way more than yoga pants. It is women fed up with the policing of our wardrobes and our bodies," Burke told WJAR-TV.
Sorrentino said the letter was meant to be a joke.
"I assumed the character of this grumpy old man that was railing about women in yoga pants because he was too tight to just relax and accept himself in his age and his own ways. It was meant to sound stupid and creepy," he told WPRO-AM.
He said the the parade was an "improper reaction" and a form of "bullying."
"It's vicious and intimidating," Sorrentino said of the parade. "The fact that this is seen as an appropriate reaction to something I wrote in the paper is really disgusting."
He said the reactions to his letter have included profane voicemails and death threats.
Burke said in a Facebook post ahead of the event that no negativity or hateful speech directed toward Sorrentino or anyone else would be allowed during the parade.
"We will not engage with ANY residents on the street in any negative way," Burke wrote in a separate Facebook post. "Please do not come for a fight, you will be shut down."
Burke said she invited Sorrentino to don yoga pants and join the parade, but he "impolitely declined."
Sorrentino said he really has no problem with yoga pants.
"I have no problem with yoga pants. Wear them all you want! I actually have a pair myself that I was going to wear for the parade tomorrow but I'm really not happy about the parade," he said.
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October 25, 1854 - During the Crimean War, the Charge of the Light Brigade occurred as Lord Cardigan led the British cavalry against the Russians at Balaclava. Of 673 British cavalrymen taking part in the charge, 272 were killed. The Charge was later immortalized in the poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson.
October 25, 1955 - Austria reassumed its sovereignty with the departure of the last Allied forces. The country had been occupied by the Nazis from 1938-45. October 25-30, 1983 - The Caribbean island of Grenada was invaded by the U.S. to restore "order and democracy." Birthday - Artist Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was born in Malaga, Spain. |
Technology...
3 Simple Ways to Improve
Your Facebook Security
(BPT) - Your Facebook profile is a representation of you on the Web. It's where you connect with friends, learn the latest news and find the best reviews of the restaurants and products you enjoy every day. You use your Facebook profile all the time, so you want to make sure the information you display on Facebook remains as safe and secure as possible. Facebook works 24/7 to protect people's accounts, but there are also simple things you can do to take more control of your security. Here are three easy options:
1. Take a security checkup.
Security Checkup is the quickest and easiest way to add extra layers of protection to your Facebook account. With three simple steps you can:
* Control where you're logged in. This makes it easy to log out of devices you haven't used in a while or may have forgotten about, meaning you'll only be logged into Facebook on devices and browsers you approve.
* Turn on Login Alerts. When this feature is activated, you'll receive a notification or email alert whenever someone tries to log into your account from a new device or browser.
* Review your password security. Only use strong and unique passwords. You should never use your Facebook password anywhere else online and never share it with anyone.
You can start your Security Checkup any time by searching for "security checkup" in the Facebook Help Center, or by typing facebook.com/securitycheckup into your browser.
2. Turn on login approvals.
If you're only going to make one change to improve the security of your account, this is it. Otherwise known as two-factor authentication (2FA), login approvals provide an extra security step whenever you log in from a new device. You will get a special code on your phone that you use along with your password to complete the login process.
To turn on login approvals, all you have to do is go to "Settings" in the Facebook app on your phone or in your browser. Once you've done this, select "Security Settings" and check the box next to "Login Approvals." If you don't have login approvals turned on already, you should do it as soon as possible.
3. Use your Facebook login with third-party apps.
Your Facebook login allows you to quickly and safely log into many third-party apps using your Facebook account. Maintaining a login system is hard, and by using your Facebook account, you don't need to trust your login to every app you sign into. They never get to see your Facebook password. As an added bonus, using Facebook Login means you don't need to create and remember lots of new passwords.
You can also control what information you share with these apps by clicking "Edit the Info You Provide." And best of all, you choose whether to let the app post on your behalf.
To sign into an app with Facebook, simply click on the Facebook button on the app's sign-in page.
Improve your Facebook security today
In addition to the steps above, you can also visit the Facebook Safety Center, which provides additional tools to help control your experience on Facebook, as well as numerous tips and resources for safe and secure sharing. It also gives you access to the Bullying Prevention Hub, a resource for teens, parents and educators seeking guidance on how to prevent and address bullying on the Internet.
Your home comes with locks on the doors. Your car comes with an alarm. Your cell phone comes with a passcode. Yet every day you take additional steps to protect these possessions and the valuable information they hold. Why not do the same for your Facebook account? With just a few simple clicks, you can give your account a tune-up and more safely connect and share on Facebook with the people you care about.
1. Take a security checkup.
Security Checkup is the quickest and easiest way to add extra layers of protection to your Facebook account. With three simple steps you can:
* Control where you're logged in. This makes it easy to log out of devices you haven't used in a while or may have forgotten about, meaning you'll only be logged into Facebook on devices and browsers you approve.
* Turn on Login Alerts. When this feature is activated, you'll receive a notification or email alert whenever someone tries to log into your account from a new device or browser.
* Review your password security. Only use strong and unique passwords. You should never use your Facebook password anywhere else online and never share it with anyone.
You can start your Security Checkup any time by searching for "security checkup" in the Facebook Help Center, or by typing facebook.com/securitycheckup into your browser.
2. Turn on login approvals.
If you're only going to make one change to improve the security of your account, this is it. Otherwise known as two-factor authentication (2FA), login approvals provide an extra security step whenever you log in from a new device. You will get a special code on your phone that you use along with your password to complete the login process.
To turn on login approvals, all you have to do is go to "Settings" in the Facebook app on your phone or in your browser. Once you've done this, select "Security Settings" and check the box next to "Login Approvals." If you don't have login approvals turned on already, you should do it as soon as possible.
3. Use your Facebook login with third-party apps.
Your Facebook login allows you to quickly and safely log into many third-party apps using your Facebook account. Maintaining a login system is hard, and by using your Facebook account, you don't need to trust your login to every app you sign into. They never get to see your Facebook password. As an added bonus, using Facebook Login means you don't need to create and remember lots of new passwords.
You can also control what information you share with these apps by clicking "Edit the Info You Provide." And best of all, you choose whether to let the app post on your behalf.
To sign into an app with Facebook, simply click on the Facebook button on the app's sign-in page.
Improve your Facebook security today
In addition to the steps above, you can also visit the Facebook Safety Center, which provides additional tools to help control your experience on Facebook, as well as numerous tips and resources for safe and secure sharing. It also gives you access to the Bullying Prevention Hub, a resource for teens, parents and educators seeking guidance on how to prevent and address bullying on the Internet.
Your home comes with locks on the doors. Your car comes with an alarm. Your cell phone comes with a passcode. Yet every day you take additional steps to protect these possessions and the valuable information they hold. Why not do the same for your Facebook account? With just a few simple clicks, you can give your account a tune-up and more safely connect and share on Facebook with the people you care about.
Travel...
Tire Tips to Cruise Through Winter Safely
(BPT) - The leaves are falling, temperatures are dropping and winter will soon be here. While snow can be pleasant to look at, it can also wreak havoc on roadways and create hazardous driving conditions during the winter months.
Everyone dreads the nerve-wracking winter commutes, but there’s plenty you can do to prepare your vehicle for inclement conditions. By taking a few precautionary steps in advance of the drop in temperatures, you can make sure your vehicle is better equipped for safe, smooth travel during the colder months.
Tires are one of the most important factors of safe winter driving; they can be the difference between a safe commute and a ride in a tow truck.
“It’s crucial for drivers to be conscious of what type of tires are ideal for their region’s climate and driving conditions,” says Matti Morri, technical customer service manager, Nokian Tyres — the inventor of the winter tire. “Too often, drivers think all-season tires are satisfactory for all conditions, which puts them in an unsafe position during the winter months. Even the most mechanically sound vehicle is no match for winter without proper tires.”
Take the time to make sure your tires are in optimal condition before the first snowfall to make the picturesque beauty of winter more enjoyable.
1. Make sure your tires are suited for the conditions.
Whether a driver needs all-season, all-weather or winter tires depends on the climate the driver is based in.
* All-season tires perform best in temperatures of 40 degrees Fahrenheit and above. For most of the country, this means they are ideally suited for spring, summer and fall driving. If you don’t experience snowy, slippery conditions in the winter, all-season tires are sufficient.
* All-weather tires can be used year-round and still provide excellent handling in the snow. All-weather tires are ideal for drivers that experience four seasons but are not designed to withstand the harsher winters in the northern regions.
* Winter tires are designed to grip in colder, winter conditions, not just in snow. These tires provide extreme grip in weather below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter tread patterns are also designed to provide excellent grip in icy and snowy conditions. Winter tires are engineered specifically to perform most effectively in harsh environments where colder temperatures are the norm. They don’t just combat snow and ice, they’re specifically designed and tested to function better in areas where temperatures can drop down well below freezing.
2. Monitor tire pressure.
Once you’ve found the proper tire for your climate, it’s important to closely monitor the tire pressure. As the temperature drops, tire pressure falls with it. In fact, for every 10-degree drop in temperature, tire pressure decreases by 1 pound per square inch.
Low inflation can cause a number of problems with your vehicle. It increases fuel consumption, shortens the life of your tires and creates an unsafe driving experience, as if you don’t already have enough to worry about while driving in the snow.
Tire pressure should be inspected at least once a month and always before a long trip. So grab a tire pressure gauge and your vehicle’s owner manual before hitting the road this winter.
3. Monitor and rotate your tires.
Once your tires are properly inflated, take a look at the tread. Tires are considered legally worn out when they reach 2/32nds of an inch. To err on the side of caution, replace your tires when they reach 5/32nds of the remaining tread depth for winter driving. One way to check is to insert a U.S. penny into the main groove so that the edge of the coin touches the tread and Lincoln's head is upside down. If the top of Lincoln's head remains visible from the groove, the tires are fully worn.
Tires need more tread depth during the winter to compress snow in their grooves and release it as they roll. Insufficient tread depth sacrifices the vehicle’s traction and mobility in the snow. You should monitor the tread depth closely throughout the winter and rotate the tires at least every 7,500 miles.
Having proper tires is just the beginning of safe winter driving. Visit a mechanic prior to the first snow to get the rest of your vehicle checked out, and in case all else fails, make sure you have an emergency kit in you car. Drive at a speed that’s appropriate for the weather conditions and stay calm. Drivers should always approach winter driving with extreme caution and use their best judgment before hitting the road. Sometimes even the most prepared driver is no match for Mother Nature.
Everyone dreads the nerve-wracking winter commutes, but there’s plenty you can do to prepare your vehicle for inclement conditions. By taking a few precautionary steps in advance of the drop in temperatures, you can make sure your vehicle is better equipped for safe, smooth travel during the colder months.
Tires are one of the most important factors of safe winter driving; they can be the difference between a safe commute and a ride in a tow truck.
“It’s crucial for drivers to be conscious of what type of tires are ideal for their region’s climate and driving conditions,” says Matti Morri, technical customer service manager, Nokian Tyres — the inventor of the winter tire. “Too often, drivers think all-season tires are satisfactory for all conditions, which puts them in an unsafe position during the winter months. Even the most mechanically sound vehicle is no match for winter without proper tires.”
Take the time to make sure your tires are in optimal condition before the first snowfall to make the picturesque beauty of winter more enjoyable.
1. Make sure your tires are suited for the conditions.
Whether a driver needs all-season, all-weather or winter tires depends on the climate the driver is based in.
* All-season tires perform best in temperatures of 40 degrees Fahrenheit and above. For most of the country, this means they are ideally suited for spring, summer and fall driving. If you don’t experience snowy, slippery conditions in the winter, all-season tires are sufficient.
* All-weather tires can be used year-round and still provide excellent handling in the snow. All-weather tires are ideal for drivers that experience four seasons but are not designed to withstand the harsher winters in the northern regions.
* Winter tires are designed to grip in colder, winter conditions, not just in snow. These tires provide extreme grip in weather below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter tread patterns are also designed to provide excellent grip in icy and snowy conditions. Winter tires are engineered specifically to perform most effectively in harsh environments where colder temperatures are the norm. They don’t just combat snow and ice, they’re specifically designed and tested to function better in areas where temperatures can drop down well below freezing.
2. Monitor tire pressure.
Once you’ve found the proper tire for your climate, it’s important to closely monitor the tire pressure. As the temperature drops, tire pressure falls with it. In fact, for every 10-degree drop in temperature, tire pressure decreases by 1 pound per square inch.
Low inflation can cause a number of problems with your vehicle. It increases fuel consumption, shortens the life of your tires and creates an unsafe driving experience, as if you don’t already have enough to worry about while driving in the snow.
Tire pressure should be inspected at least once a month and always before a long trip. So grab a tire pressure gauge and your vehicle’s owner manual before hitting the road this winter.
3. Monitor and rotate your tires.
Once your tires are properly inflated, take a look at the tread. Tires are considered legally worn out when they reach 2/32nds of an inch. To err on the side of caution, replace your tires when they reach 5/32nds of the remaining tread depth for winter driving. One way to check is to insert a U.S. penny into the main groove so that the edge of the coin touches the tread and Lincoln's head is upside down. If the top of Lincoln's head remains visible from the groove, the tires are fully worn.
Tires need more tread depth during the winter to compress snow in their grooves and release it as they roll. Insufficient tread depth sacrifices the vehicle’s traction and mobility in the snow. You should monitor the tread depth closely throughout the winter and rotate the tires at least every 7,500 miles.
Having proper tires is just the beginning of safe winter driving. Visit a mechanic prior to the first snow to get the rest of your vehicle checked out, and in case all else fails, make sure you have an emergency kit in you car. Drive at a speed that’s appropriate for the weather conditions and stay calm. Drivers should always approach winter driving with extreme caution and use their best judgment before hitting the road. Sometimes even the most prepared driver is no match for Mother Nature.
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Pen Argyl - Bangor Football Info Pen Argyl High School will be hosting the annual Bangor Pep-Rally on Friday, October 28th in Weona Park at the Band Shell. The Band & Cheerleaders will perform and our coaches and captains will offer some inspirational words about Saturday's game. We invite all of our students and community members to meet us at 6:45 before we torch the Slaters at the bonfire at 7:30pm.
Pen Argyl/Bangor Game tickets can be purchased at the following times.
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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.
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
700 American Bangor Road
Bangor, ph 610-588-1224
Hours: 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
OCTOBER ACTIVITIES
Morning Stretch, Mondays and Thursdays and
also Friday, October 21, 9:15 A.M.
Walking Club, Mondays and Wednesdays, , 9:30 A.M.
Craft & Chat, Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M.
Exercise with Darla, Wednesdays 10:00 A.M
Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 8:0011:00 A.M..
Poker, Thursdays, October 27, 12:30 P.M.
Painting with Joe Iaccio, an accomplished artist,
Thursdays, 1:00 P.M.
Every day: Cards, Pool, Computer, Internet, Library and TV
AARP., Roast Pork with all the Trimmings,, Ice Cream Sundae Bar,
MUSIC BY CHAS BAND. Games, Basket Raffles, etc.
Halloween Party Preparations, Thursday, October 27, 12:30 P.M
HALLOWEEN PARTY, MUSIC WITH GARY DEE, Friday, October 28
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, 2,16,23, 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
CLOSED, ELECTION DAY, Nov, 8, CLOSED VETERAN’S DAY, Nov. 11,
CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING DAY, Nov., 24 and CLOSED BLACK FRIDAY, Nov., 25.
Poker, Tuesday Nov. 1, 12:30-2:30 P.M.
Crafting with Bev, Thursday, November 3, 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 and Thursdays and
also Friday, October 21, 9:15 A.M.
Walking Club, Mondays and Wednesdays, , 9:30 A.M.
Craft & Chat, Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M.
Exercise with Darla, Wednesdays 10:00 A.M
Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 8:0011:00 A.M..
Poker, Thursdays, October 27, 12:30 P.M.
Painting with Joe Iaccio, an accomplished artist,
Thursdays, 1:00 P.M.
Every day: Cards, Pool, Computer, Internet, Library and TV
AARP., Roast Pork with all the Trimmings,, Ice Cream Sundae Bar,
MUSIC BY CHAS BAND. Games, Basket Raffles, etc.
Halloween Party Preparations, Thursday, October 27, 12:30 P.M
HALLOWEEN PARTY, MUSIC WITH GARY DEE, Friday, October 28
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, 2,16,23, 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
CLOSED, ELECTION DAY, Nov, 8, CLOSED VETERAN’S DAY, Nov. 11,
CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING DAY, Nov., 24 and CLOSED BLACK FRIDAY, Nov., 25.
Poker, Tuesday Nov. 1, 12:30-2:30 P.M.
Crafting with Bev, Thursday, November 3, 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
SLATE BELT MEN’S QUOIT LEAGUE
October 13, 2016
Roseto Legion 30 Bangor VFW 26 – Chuck Klingle 11-3, Brian Miller 10-4; Anthony Comunale 9-5
Bangor Jax 41 Columbia Fire Co. 15 – Mike Shafer 12-2, Jim Waring 11-3, Jonathan Owens 10-4, Joe Ponnett 10-4
Oxford Fire Co. 34 Bangor Elks 22 – Gary Fagan 10-4, Matt Becker 10-4
Pen Argyl Legion 43 Rescue Fire Co. 13 – Todd Lakey 13-1, Steve Pfeiffer 12-2, Kraig Kuster 11-3, John Albanese 11-3
East Bangor Fire Co. 38 Liberty Fire Co. 18 – Kyle Frankenfield 12-2, Luke Grassi 11-3; Phil Pinto 8-6
O’Neill’s Place 44 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 12 – Justin Wagner 14-0, Ryan Hunt 12-2; Larry Mucklin 8-6
Hillside Rod & Gun Club 31 Second Ward Fire Co. 25 – John Hartzell 9-5, Don Ascani 9-5; Carl Boos 10-4, Chuck Bossert 8-
2016-2017 SBMQL First Half Standings
Division 1 – Bangor Jax 6-0, Oxford Fire Co. 6-0, Bangor Elks 5-1, Pen Argyl Legion 5-1, Roseto Legion 5-1, O’Neill’s Place 4-2, Bangor VFW 3-3
Division 2 – East Bangor Fire Co. 4-2, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 3-3, Second Ward Fire Co. 1-5, Columbia Fire Co. 0-6, Liberty Fire Co. 0-6, Rescue Fire Co. 0-6, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-6
October 6, 2016
Hillside Rod & Gun Club 45 Columbia Fire Co. 11 – Derek Wynne 12-2, Adam Kluska 11-3, Bryce Hartzell 11-3
Bangor VFW 37 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 19 – Rod LaBar 11-3, Jeramy Albert 10-4
Second Ward Fire Co. 32 Liberty Fire Co. 24 – Floyd Weidman 12-2, Carl Boos 10-4; Bill Rogers 10-4
Bangor Elks 41 East Bangor Fire Co. 15 – George Gallagher 13-1, Ryan Kreider 12-2
Oxford Fire Co. 31 O’Neill’s Place 25 – Jim Huff 10-2, Bill Griffett 8-6; Ryan Hunt 8-6
Bangor Jax 30 Pen Argyl Legion 26 – Frank Ceraul 13-1, A.J. Gilliland 10-4; Kraig Kuster 11-3
Roseto Legion 38 Rescue Fire Co. 18
October 13, 2016
Roseto Legion 30 Bangor VFW 26 – Chuck Klingle 11-3, Brian Miller 10-4; Anthony Comunale 9-5
Bangor Jax 41 Columbia Fire Co. 15 – Mike Shafer 12-2, Jim Waring 11-3, Jonathan Owens 10-4, Joe Ponnett 10-4
Oxford Fire Co. 34 Bangor Elks 22 – Gary Fagan 10-4, Matt Becker 10-4
Pen Argyl Legion 43 Rescue Fire Co. 13 – Todd Lakey 13-1, Steve Pfeiffer 12-2, Kraig Kuster 11-3, John Albanese 11-3
East Bangor Fire Co. 38 Liberty Fire Co. 18 – Kyle Frankenfield 12-2, Luke Grassi 11-3; Phil Pinto 8-6
O’Neill’s Place 44 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 12 – Justin Wagner 14-0, Ryan Hunt 12-2; Larry Mucklin 8-6
Hillside Rod & Gun Club 31 Second Ward Fire Co. 25 – John Hartzell 9-5, Don Ascani 9-5; Carl Boos 10-4, Chuck Bossert 8-
2016-2017 SBMQL First Half Standings
Division 1 – Bangor Jax 6-0, Oxford Fire Co. 6-0, Bangor Elks 5-1, Pen Argyl Legion 5-1, Roseto Legion 5-1, O’Neill’s Place 4-2, Bangor VFW 3-3
Division 2 – East Bangor Fire Co. 4-2, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 3-3, Second Ward Fire Co. 1-5, Columbia Fire Co. 0-6, Liberty Fire Co. 0-6, Rescue Fire Co. 0-6, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-6
October 6, 2016
Hillside Rod & Gun Club 45 Columbia Fire Co. 11 – Derek Wynne 12-2, Adam Kluska 11-3, Bryce Hartzell 11-3
Bangor VFW 37 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 19 – Rod LaBar 11-3, Jeramy Albert 10-4
Second Ward Fire Co. 32 Liberty Fire Co. 24 – Floyd Weidman 12-2, Carl Boos 10-4; Bill Rogers 10-4
Bangor Elks 41 East Bangor Fire Co. 15 – George Gallagher 13-1, Ryan Kreider 12-2
Oxford Fire Co. 31 O’Neill’s Place 25 – Jim Huff 10-2, Bill Griffett 8-6; Ryan Hunt 8-6
Bangor Jax 30 Pen Argyl Legion 26 – Frank Ceraul 13-1, A.J. Gilliland 10-4; Kraig Kuster 11-3
Roseto Legion 38 Rescue Fire Co. 18
October 27
Bangor High School Bandorama
Bangor High School's "Bandorama" Concert: Thursday, October 27, 7:30pm at M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater. An indoor performance by the BAHS Marching Band complete with their 2016 Halftime Show "Jekyll and Hyde", school songs and pop tunes. For more information visit: bahsbands.weebly.com
Bangor Womens Club Card Party
The Bangor Womens Club GFWC will hold a Card/Game Party on Thursday Oct 27th at 11:30 am at Prince of Peace Church, Johnsonsville, PA. Soup and sandwich lunch with homemade cake for dessert will be served. Anyone interested in attending please contact Heidi Bates 610-599-8815 for full information and reservations
October 28
Pen Argyl - Bangor Football Info
Pen Argyl High School will be hosting the annual Bangor Pep-Rally on Friday, October 28th in Weona Park at the Band Shell. The Band & Cheerleaders will perform and our coaches and captains will offer some inspirational words about Saturday's game. We invite all of our students and community members to meet us at 6:45 before we torch the Slaters at the bonfire at 7:30pm.
Pen Argyl/Bangor Game tickets can be purchased at the following times.
Pen Argyl/Bangor Game tickets can be purchased at the following times.
- Monday, 10/24 & Tuesday 10/25 at the MS and JV Football games vs. Palisades at 4:00pm.
- Thursday, Public Sale from 5:00-6:30pm in the Pen Argyl HS A-Gym lobby
Rummage and Bake Sale
A rummage and bake sale will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church 12 N. Westbrook Ave, Pen Argyl, Friday October, 28 from 8-4 and Saturday, October 29 from 8-2. Call Janet for more information at 610-863-5997.
Speaker Series: Aura Stauffer “Pennsylvania Bats”
Friday, October 28, 7:00-8:00 PM
Join Pennsylvania Game Commission biologist Aura Stauffer as she presents on Pennsylvania’s bats. Learn about bat biology, the species of bats found in Pennsylvania, and how you can help bats in your area. Aura will also give an update on White Nose Syndrome in the state. 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
Join Pennsylvania Game Commission biologist Aura Stauffer as she presents on Pennsylvania’s bats. Learn about bat biology, the species of bats found in Pennsylvania, and how you can help bats in your area. Aura will also give an update on White Nose Syndrome in the state. 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
Spooky Days at Quiet Valley Farm
At Spooky Days on the Farm, held at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm on Friday October 28 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday October 29 from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Sunday October 30 from 1:00 to 5:00, take a tour of our historic farm and enjoy a look at the stranger side of Quiet Valley. During the daytime it will be more family focused with some not so spooky ghost stories. Also, learn about Halloween Creatures – Facts & Fiction, Halloween songs, and take a horse-drawn wagon ride & pony rides (weather permitting). There will be a children’s craft area and some light refreshments available.
After dark things will get spookier as guests can visit the Hag in the Woods, if they dare, and also help solve a “murder” that took place on the farm. You can also visit the Halloween Creatures – Facts & Fiction area at night.
Spooky Days on the Farm will take place rain or shine; Schedule subject to change; Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children (3-12). All money raised is used to support the mission of our non-profit historic farm museum and its educational programs.
For more information visit www.quietvalley.org or call 570-992-6161.
After dark things will get spookier as guests can visit the Hag in the Woods, if they dare, and also help solve a “murder” that took place on the farm. You can also visit the Halloween Creatures – Facts & Fiction area at night.
Spooky Days on the Farm will take place rain or shine; Schedule subject to change; Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children (3-12). All money raised is used to support the mission of our non-profit historic farm museum and its educational programs.
For more information visit www.quietvalley.org or call 570-992-6161.
October 29
Market Faire & Rendezvous
Saturday, October 29, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM and Sunday, October 30, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Jacobsburg Historical Society’s annual Market Faire & Rendezvous is a living history encampment representing many periods of American history, including the Pre-Colonial, Colonial, and Fur Trade Eras. Demonstrations and events include primitive archery, blacksmithing, black powder demos, children’s games, a scavenger hunt, a Market Faire of 18th & 19th century traders, and individual blanket traders. The Early American Craft Education Center, the John Joseph Henry House Museum, the Nicholas Hawk Log Cabin Workshop, and the Pennsylvania Longrifle Museum will all be open to the public during this event. Admission $5.00 with free on-site parking. Children 12 and under, JHS members, active duty military and scouts are free. Registration is not required. For more information, please contact the Jacobsburg Historical Society 610-759-9029 or by email at [email protected].
Jacobsburg Historical Society’s annual Market Faire & Rendezvous is a living history encampment representing many periods of American history, including the Pre-Colonial, Colonial, and Fur Trade Eras. Demonstrations and events include primitive archery, blacksmithing, black powder demos, children’s games, a scavenger hunt, a Market Faire of 18th & 19th century traders, and individual blanket traders. The Early American Craft Education Center, the John Joseph Henry House Museum, the Nicholas Hawk Log Cabin Workshop, and the Pennsylvania Longrifle Museum will all be open to the public during this event. Admission $5.00 with free on-site parking. Children 12 and under, JHS members, active duty military and scouts are free. Registration is not required. For more information, please contact the Jacobsburg Historical Society 610-759-9029 or by email at [email protected].
Portland Trick or Treat
The Borough of Portland will hold Trick or Treat on Saturday, October 29, from 4 to 6 pm.
Sponsored by the community events committee and refiner’s fire ministry a costume contest will be held and hot dogs, apple cider, and chips will be served immediately following trick or treat at:
Refiner’s Fire Ministry Church, 100 Division Street, Portland.
Approximately at 7:15 pm a free, all ages, Halloween themed movie will be shown.
Sponsored by the community events committee and refiner’s fire ministry a costume contest will be held and hot dogs, apple cider, and chips will be served immediately following trick or treat at:
Refiner’s Fire Ministry Church, 100 Division Street, Portland.
Approximately at 7:15 pm a free, all ages, Halloween themed movie will be shown.
October 30
Williams Will Speak on Bloom House
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes Ellis Williams as guest speaker at the 9:15 a.m. worship service on Sunday, October 30th. Ellis will be speaking about his efforts with Bloom House, a recovery house for women. Based on the successful “Thistle Farm” model that began in Nashville, TN, Bloom House helps women in recovery from addiction regain a healthy life and healthy engagement with the community. After-church fellowship will follow worship. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more information call 610-588-4453 or visit ebumc.org.
East Bangor Pastie Sale
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church at 136 W. Central Ave., East Bangor, PA will hold a pastie sale. The selections include beef w/wo onions and broccoli-cheese w/wo onions. The cost is $5.50. To order, call Lois at 610-588-1745 by Sunday, October 30th. Pasties must be picked up at the church on Tuesday, November 1st, at 3:30 p.m.
November 3
High Rise Holiday Craft and Bake Sale
The Bangor High Rise Annual Holiday craft and bake sale will be held in thje community room from 3:30 - 6:30 Thursday, November 3. The High-Rise is located at 101 Murray Street, Bangor. Phone 610-588-2428.
Stop by for holiday gifts and treats. Hot dogs, coffee, and baked goods will be available. They also will be selling chances for holiday baking. Winners get to choose the dates you want five dozen holiday cookies baked for you.
Stop by for holiday gifts and treats. Hot dogs, coffee, and baked goods will be available. They also will be selling chances for holiday baking. Winners get to choose the dates you want five dozen holiday cookies baked for you.
November 5
Fall Festival November 5
Fall Festival will be held at Slate Belt Health and Rehabilitation 701 Slate Belt Blvd Bangor, Saturday, November 5 from 9am to 3pm.
Food, Fun, Live Entertainment, Tricky Tray and Vendors Including: *Lularoe , *Tupperware, *Scentsy, *31, *Pampered Chef, *Jamberry, *Upcycled Goods, *Mary Kay, Younique *Soaps, *Jams, *Cupcakes , *Cheesecakes , *Jewelry and More.
Funds Raised Will Help Slater Family Network.
Food, Fun, Live Entertainment, Tricky Tray and Vendors Including: *Lularoe , *Tupperware, *Scentsy, *31, *Pampered Chef, *Jamberry, *Upcycled Goods, *Mary Kay, Younique *Soaps, *Jams, *Cupcakes , *Cheesecakes , *Jewelry and More.
Funds Raised Will Help Slater Family Network.
Annual Chicken Supper
The Annual Chicken Supper will be held at Trinity United Church of Christ 632 S. Delaware Drive (Route 611), Mt. Bethel, Saturday, Nov. 5 from 4:00 to 6:30 PM
Cost is $12.00 per adult, $6.00 for children under 10. Includes: Roast chicken, mashed potatoes, filling (or stuffing), candied yams, cran-apple sauce, creamed cabbage,beans, homemade vanilla ice cream.
Free parking. Held rain or shine!!
Call 610-588-1989 or Email [email protected] with any questions!
Cost is $12.00 per adult, $6.00 for children under 10. Includes: Roast chicken, mashed potatoes, filling (or stuffing), candied yams, cran-apple sauce, creamed cabbage,beans, homemade vanilla ice cream.
Free parking. Held rain or shine!!
Call 610-588-1989 or Email [email protected] with any questions!
Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner Family Style
Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner Family Style - All You Can Eat will be held Saturday, November 5th from 4 pm - 7 pm at Hope United Church of Christ, 2nd Street, Wind Gap. Cost is Adults $10.00. Ages 6 - 12 $5.00 and children 5 and under eat FREE.
NCC to Hold Youth Chess Tournament
Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold its annual Youth Chess Championship, for children ages 18 and under, on Saturday, November 5, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at College Center, second floor. The college is located at 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township.
Participants will play five rounds in unrated and rated sections. Trophies and prizes will be awarded as well as random prize drawings.
Registration is $39 at the door. Advance registration, before November 3, is $34. For more information, go to http.www.northampton.edu/chess or call 610-861-4120.
Participants will play five rounds in unrated and rated sections. Trophies and prizes will be awarded as well as random prize drawings.
Registration is $39 at the door. Advance registration, before November 3, is $34. For more information, go to http.www.northampton.edu/chess or call 610-861-4120.
November 8
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.
The 28th annual craft show will be held November 26, 2016. Crafters still needed, call Kris 610-392-7975.
November 11
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
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.
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.
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..
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 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 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.
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.
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.