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SLATE BELT WEATHER OCTOBER 6
TODAY - Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind.
TONIGHT - Clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
TONIGHT - Clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
Slaters Improve to 14-1......
Bangor's Cheyenne Ott (4) attempts a pass to either Allyson Kiss (18) or Allyson Heard (6) during the Slaters' 4-0 win over Wilson that increased their seasonal record to 14-1. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) (Another photo below) Sbtt Photo Mandy Heard.
Bridges of Hope Program Offered at Prince of Peace
Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church and East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will be presenting “Bridges of Hope,” on Thursday, October 6, at 7:00 p.m. at Prince of Peace Church in Johnsonville.
Bridges of Hope is a new program developed by the FaithNet Advisory Board of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and is designed to promote a deeper awareness of mental health issues within faith communities.
This presentation is being offered for all religious beliefs. It also recognizes the expression by the majority of those affected by mental illness of the importance of the role of their spirituality in their ability to cope with having one of these illnesses themselves or in caring for an ill friend or family member. Individuals, family members, and representatives of all faith communities are invited to participate.
This free program will be facilitated by Rev. Michael Scholtes and Rev. Dave Goss. The presentation will last approximately one hour and be followed by a time of refreshments and fellowship. The church is located at 2445 Lake Minsi Drive, Bangor, PA. For more information, contact Rev. Dave Goss at 610-588-4453. at the Drylands UCC Church at 4415 Newburg Rd., Nazareth at 7:00 p.m. Visitors are always welcome. Please call President Joe DiGerlando 610-759-7239 for more information.
Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church and East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will be presenting “Bridges of Hope,” on Thursday, October 6, at 7:00 p.m. at Prince of Peace Church in Johnsonville.
Bridges of Hope is a new program developed by the FaithNet Advisory Board of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and is designed to promote a deeper awareness of mental health issues within faith communities.
This presentation is being offered for all religious beliefs. It also recognizes the expression by the majority of those affected by mental illness of the importance of the role of their spirituality in their ability to cope with having one of these illnesses themselves or in caring for an ill friend or family member. Individuals, family members, and representatives of all faith communities are invited to participate.
This free program will be facilitated by Rev. Michael Scholtes and Rev. Dave Goss. The presentation will last approximately one hour and be followed by a time of refreshments and fellowship. The church is located at 2445 Lake Minsi Drive, Bangor, PA. For more information, contact Rev. Dave Goss at 610-588-4453. at the Drylands UCC Church at 4415 Newburg Rd., Nazareth at 7:00 p.m. Visitors are always welcome. Please call President Joe DiGerlando 610-759-7239 for more information.
Pen Argyl's Mehmed Letitov dribbles down the field during the Knights' 3-0 win over Wilson in Plainfield Twp. Tuesday. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) (Another photo below) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Marcia Hahn Senior Expo
Rep, Marcia Hahn's Senior Expo.will be held Friday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company, 155 Firehouse Drive, Nazareth.
Hahn and her staff look forward to this event every year as an opportunity to spend time with our neighbors and friends. This is a great opportunity for them to check out the many local, state and federal service providers that are available to them.
St. Luke’s University Health Network will provide flu shots. Anyone wishing to be vaccinated should bring their Medicare card. Light refreshments will be served and door prizes will be awarded.
Hahn and her staff look forward to this event every year as an opportunity to spend time with our neighbors and friends. This is a great opportunity for them to check out the many local, state and federal service providers that are available to them.
St. Luke’s University Health Network will provide flu shots. Anyone wishing to be vaccinated should bring their Medicare card. Light refreshments will be served and door prizes will be awarded.
Bangor's Jenna Learn (9) protects the ball from a sliding tackle by a Moravian Academy player during the Slaters' 3-2 OT loss Tuesday at Bangor Middle School. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) (Another photo below) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Bangor Halloween Parade - Update
The Bangor Elks Halloween parade originally scheduled for October 13 has been changed to October 20. The theme for this year's parade is Back To The 50s.
The parade starts 7:00pm at the Bangor Bee Hive and ends at the Bangor Elks. All Children who participate in the parade are invited for free hot dogs & root beer at the Bangor Elks. Register for the parade with Keith Heard 610-588-1195.
The parade starts 7:00pm at the Bangor Bee Hive and ends at the Bangor Elks. All Children who participate in the parade are invited for free hot dogs & root beer at the Bangor Elks. Register for the parade with Keith Heard 610-588-1195.
Pen Argyl's Tim Brunstetter maneuvers around a Wilson player during the Knights' 3-0 win over the Warriors in Plainfield twp. Tuesday. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
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
Bangor's Jenna Learn and Morgan Karasek look to head the ball into the net during a corner during the Slaters' 3-2 OT loss Tuesday at Bangor Middle School. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) (Another photo below) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
NCC to Hold Annual Peace and Justice Conference
Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold its seventh annual Peace and Justice Conference, on Thursday, October 6, on its Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township.
The keynote address, “Challenging the Culture of Cruelty: Understanding and Defeating Race and Class Inequality in America,” which is also the Cohen lecture, will be given by Tim Wise, one of the most prominent anti-racist writers and educators in the United States, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall. He is the author of seven books, including the highly acclaimed memoir White Like Me: Reflections on Race by a Privileged Son. Copies of Wise’s new book, Under the Affluence: Shaming the Poor, Praising the Rich and Sacrificing the Future of America, will be available at the College bookstore as well as on reserve at the NCC Library.
Other events of the conference will include:
Community Expo, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Lipkin Theatre lobby
The Apple, a play performed by NCC theatre students, Lipkin Theatre
“Racism and Anti-Racism in America,” a panel discussion, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Room 220, College Center. Panelists will include Tim Wise; Dr. Denise Francois-Seeny, dean of NCC business and technology division; NCC Professor Kamau Kenyatta; and Dr, Karen Gaffney, Raritan Valley Community College.
Screening of the documentary Human, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m., Room 220, College Center.
Art by NCC art and political science students will be on display in the Lipkin Theatre lobby.
The conference is free and open to the public. For more information go to www.northampton.edu or call 610-861-5300.
Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold its seventh annual Peace and Justice Conference, on Thursday, October 6, on its Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township.
The keynote address, “Challenging the Culture of Cruelty: Understanding and Defeating Race and Class Inequality in America,” which is also the Cohen lecture, will be given by Tim Wise, one of the most prominent anti-racist writers and educators in the United States, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall. He is the author of seven books, including the highly acclaimed memoir White Like Me: Reflections on Race by a Privileged Son. Copies of Wise’s new book, Under the Affluence: Shaming the Poor, Praising the Rich and Sacrificing the Future of America, will be available at the College bookstore as well as on reserve at the NCC Library.
Other events of the conference will include:
Community Expo, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Lipkin Theatre lobby
The Apple, a play performed by NCC theatre students, Lipkin Theatre
“Racism and Anti-Racism in America,” a panel discussion, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Room 220, College Center. Panelists will include Tim Wise; Dr. Denise Francois-Seeny, dean of NCC business and technology division; NCC Professor Kamau Kenyatta; and Dr, Karen Gaffney, Raritan Valley Community College.
Screening of the documentary Human, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m., Room 220, College Center.
Art by NCC art and political science students will be on display in the Lipkin Theatre lobby.
The conference is free and open to the public. For more information go to www.northampton.edu or call 610-861-5300.
Bangor's Jaiden Capozzolo fights for possession during the Slaters' 4-0 win over Wilson that increased their seasonal record to 14-1. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Mandy Heard.
TGAI Fall Classes
OCTOBER 24
Adult Classes Begin. TIMES AND COSTS VARY, CHECK TOTTSGAP.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION. Totts Gap Arts Institute 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013. It's NEVER too late! Take a class and learn watercolor or oil painting, clay work, knitting, or dancing for fitness. Our adult classes run on a 6 week schedule, so you have plenty of time to try all your favorites.
Adult Classes Begin. TIMES AND COSTS VARY, CHECK TOTTSGAP.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION. Totts Gap Arts Institute 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013. It's NEVER too late! Take a class and learn watercolor or oil painting, clay work, knitting, or dancing for fitness. Our adult classes run on a 6 week schedule, so you have plenty of time to try all your favorites.
Brian Snyder was the winner of the Families First 5k held in Wind Gap Saturday Morning. PHOTO GALLERY. Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
October 6
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
Story Time - Preschool children. Blue Mt. Community Library, Pen Argyl, 10:30am
Forks Kiwanis - Merchants Bank, Breakfast 7:30am
Slate Belt Rotary - Scorecard, Wind Gap, 6-7pm
Plainfield Environmental Advisory Board - Municipal Building, 7:00pm
Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm
Bangor Public Library - Open 10-8
Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show
Story Time - Preschool children. Blue Mt. Community Library, Pen Argyl, 10:30am
Forks Kiwanis - Merchants Bank, Breakfast 7:30am
Slate Belt Rotary - Scorecard, Wind Gap, 6-7pm
Plainfield Environmental Advisory Board - Municipal Building, 7:00pm
Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm
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Can You Believe It?
Florida Couple Overcharged Nearly $10,000 at Gas Pump
FORT MYERS, Fla., (UPI) -- A couple in Florida were shocked when a nearly $10,000 charge from a gas station turned up on their credit card statement. Susan Gower said her husband had filled up their car at a Valero station in Fort Myers in what should have been a routine transaction.
"He filled his car up maybe $20 or something like that," she told WSVN. "He used his credit card."
The couple discovered the mistake the next day when their card was declined after attempting to use it the next day.
They checked their credit card statement to find a charge from the Valero gas station totaling $9,949.36 which would have equaled 27,000 gallons of gas, according to WFTX.
"It was just shocking," said Gower "The bank just said get with Valero and have them reverse the charges."
The solution was ultimately not that simple, as Gower said the station's manager told her it wouldn't be possible to reverse the charge.
"It stemmed from the glitch in his gas pump," she said. "He just wouldn't ever own up to the fact he was wrong."
Gower's struggle with the gas station lasted about two weeks and forced her to pay for two rental cars out of pockets, as her account remained frozen.
Valero's corporate customer service department eventually got involved and managed to resolve the issue by reversing the charge.
"He filled his car up maybe $20 or something like that," she told WSVN. "He used his credit card."
The couple discovered the mistake the next day when their card was declined after attempting to use it the next day.
They checked their credit card statement to find a charge from the Valero gas station totaling $9,949.36 which would have equaled 27,000 gallons of gas, according to WFTX.
"It was just shocking," said Gower "The bank just said get with Valero and have them reverse the charges."
The solution was ultimately not that simple, as Gower said the station's manager told her it wouldn't be possible to reverse the charge.
"It stemmed from the glitch in his gas pump," she said. "He just wouldn't ever own up to the fact he was wrong."
Gower's struggle with the gas station lasted about two weeks and forced her to pay for two rental cars out of pockets, as her account remained frozen.
Valero's corporate customer service department eventually got involved and managed to resolve the issue by reversing the charge.
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October 5, 1813 - Shawnee Indian Chief Tecumseh was defeated and killed during the War of 1812. Regarded as one of the greatest American Indians, he was a powerful orator who defended his people against white settlement.
October 5, 1964 - The largest mass escape of the Berlin Wall occurred as 57 East German refugees escaped to West Berlin after tunneling beneath the wall. October 5, 1986 - Former U.S. Marine Eugene Hasenfus was captured by Nicaraguan Sandinistas after a plane carrying arms for the Nicaraguan rebels (Contras) was shot down over Nicaragua. This marked the beginning of the "Iran-Contra" controversy resulting in Congressional hearings and a major scandal for the Reagan White House. |
Personal Finance...
Tis the Season for Charitable Giving:
Tips for Savvy Donors
(BPT) - While many people may be thinking of pumpkins, apple picking and football in the fall, this time of year also marks the beginning of the holiday giving season. Savvy donors understand the practical benefit of giving before the end of the calendar year - to ensure credit is received on their next tax return. In fact, about 34 percent of all charitable giving is done in the last three months of the year, according to Blackbaud Inc., a leading supplier of software and data intelligence services for nonprofit organizations.
If you are planning to support a charitable organization this holiday season, consider these tips for smart giving.
Do your research. More than 1 million charities are registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Compare organizations and study how they function by visiting sites such as the Better Business Bureau. The best charitable organizations ensure that the majority of their revenue goes to the causes they support, not operating expenses.
Only give to registered charities. In order to accept donations, most charitable organizations - depending on the state - must be registered with the Department of Justice (DOJ). Before you donate, check your state's DOJ database to confirm the organization is registered.
Make sure your gift is tax-deductible. The government recognizes the value of charitable organizations, so many contributions to approved charities are tax-deductible. The key to receiving a tax deduction is making sure the charitable organization you choose is qualified by the IRS. To be sure, visit the IRS website. You must also keep accurate records, so get a written acknowledgment or receipt for your financial contribution.
For those who can't afford to contribute financially to a cause, there are other ways to make a positive local impact throughout the year.
Do business with companies that also give back. According to the National Philanthropic Trust, corporate giving in 2015 increased to $18.46 billion - a 3.9 percent increase from $17.77 billion in 2014. Companies - large and small - are finding new ways to enhance their own corporate giving.
For instance, Ply Gem Industries, a leading U.S. manufacturer of home building products including windows, siding, roofing and more, recently launched the Home for Good project to build affordable housing across America. The company made a multi-year commitment to donate more than $1 million in products and funds to Habitat for Humanity - helping build nearly 300 homes in 2016 alone - with company associates and industry professionals also volunteering their time to support the project.
"Corporations today have an obligation to the communities they serve," says Gary E. Robinette, chairman and CEO, Ply Gem Industries. "In fact, multiple studies show that consumers are increasingly more willing to do business with companies that make positive social impacts. Ply Gem's Home for Good project embodies this philosophy while ensuring that we help make the communities where we live, work and play better."
Take your giving beyond a monetary donation by getting involved. The holiday season often serves as a reminder for citizens to give back by volunteering their time. Check out programs like Home for Good, which offer the opportunity to volunteer in cities across the United States. To find ways to make a difference in your area, visit www.HomeForGoodProject.com.
By following these tips, you can make a difference this season and reduce your tax burden for the upcoming year.
If you are planning to support a charitable organization this holiday season, consider these tips for smart giving.
Do your research. More than 1 million charities are registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Compare organizations and study how they function by visiting sites such as the Better Business Bureau. The best charitable organizations ensure that the majority of their revenue goes to the causes they support, not operating expenses.
Only give to registered charities. In order to accept donations, most charitable organizations - depending on the state - must be registered with the Department of Justice (DOJ). Before you donate, check your state's DOJ database to confirm the organization is registered.
Make sure your gift is tax-deductible. The government recognizes the value of charitable organizations, so many contributions to approved charities are tax-deductible. The key to receiving a tax deduction is making sure the charitable organization you choose is qualified by the IRS. To be sure, visit the IRS website. You must also keep accurate records, so get a written acknowledgment or receipt for your financial contribution.
For those who can't afford to contribute financially to a cause, there are other ways to make a positive local impact throughout the year.
Do business with companies that also give back. According to the National Philanthropic Trust, corporate giving in 2015 increased to $18.46 billion - a 3.9 percent increase from $17.77 billion in 2014. Companies - large and small - are finding new ways to enhance their own corporate giving.
For instance, Ply Gem Industries, a leading U.S. manufacturer of home building products including windows, siding, roofing and more, recently launched the Home for Good project to build affordable housing across America. The company made a multi-year commitment to donate more than $1 million in products and funds to Habitat for Humanity - helping build nearly 300 homes in 2016 alone - with company associates and industry professionals also volunteering their time to support the project.
"Corporations today have an obligation to the communities they serve," says Gary E. Robinette, chairman and CEO, Ply Gem Industries. "In fact, multiple studies show that consumers are increasingly more willing to do business with companies that make positive social impacts. Ply Gem's Home for Good project embodies this philosophy while ensuring that we help make the communities where we live, work and play better."
Take your giving beyond a monetary donation by getting involved. The holiday season often serves as a reminder for citizens to give back by volunteering their time. Check out programs like Home for Good, which offer the opportunity to volunteer in cities across the United States. To find ways to make a difference in your area, visit www.HomeForGoodProject.com.
By following these tips, you can make a difference this season and reduce your tax burden for the upcoming year.
Parenting...
Getting Senior Photos You
and Your Teen Will Love
(BPT) - Here it is, the final year of high school. A year from now, nothing will be the same, so this is, no doubt, an exciting and often nostalgic time for the entire family. As this final year of high school begins, now's the time to think about senior portraits.Of course, you want your teen to be on board with the entire process so you have a collection of beautiful images you will treasure forever.
“This is such an exciting time for high school seniors and their parents. It’s the culmination of their childhood, and while parents see the young adult before them, they also see the child they’ve watched grow up. These photographs will forever be part of their story and should reflect not only who the senior is, but who they’ve been and who they will be,” says Angela Kurkian, a professional photographer who has 22 years of experience.
Here are some tips to help you, as parents, guide the process so you end up with photos that you love because they are an authentic expression of your child.
Map out where the photos will live.
From one photo session, you will be using several images to suit several purposes. Make a list and consider what you will need ahead of time. A wall portrait that becomes the focal point of a room? A collection of several smaller framed pieces? Some images will look stunning displayed as a large print on a wall, but will get lost in a smaller layout, such as a yearbook space or a small frame. While many people think about the main portrait, don’t forget you will also need some options with a simple, uncluttered background that just showcases the most important thing in a portrait: the face. At this early stage, discuss with your teen what they want from the session so you can head off any potential conflict.
Focus on your teen’s personality.
Now that the head shots are settled, think about the big portrait. Here, you’ll be thinking about style, setting and how the photo is shot so your teen can let their personality shine, and you can preserve that special memory of where they were at this time in their youth. Talk with your teen about how they want to express themselves, whether it's getting their game face on or going with a candid portrait in a natural setting they love spending time in.
The next step is to review a variety of portfolios, and narrow them down to a few photographers who have images that show the style and personality you are looking for.
Choose a professional photographer.
Recently, we spoke with seasoned and highly awarded photographer, Dan McClanahan. If there is one thing that he has seen, it’s plenty of clients who were disappointed with how their senior portraits came out after turning to a family friend or a relative who is an amateur photographer. High school senior portraits are just too critical to take a risk on someone who hasn’t yet demonstrated they can get consistently great results. That’s why you get the best images from a professional. To find a professional photographer in your area, visit the website for the Professional Photographers of America. It’s a non-profit that allows you to search, sort by specialty, locate, browse through portfolios, and even contact qualified photographers in your area.
“When you work with a professional photographer, you’re paying for the artistic and technical knowledge to capture and preserve your graduate’s unique personality,” McClanahan says. “Not only that, he or she will have the experience to make your graduate feel comfortable."
Before you make your final selection, see if you can meet with the photographer in person. Not only will you plan the session together, it might also help you and your teen feel more comfortable.
“And whether or not you can meet beforehand,” McClanahan says, “photographers are pros at getting our subjects to feel at ease. That’s what we do.”
Choose the right outfits.
Have this discussion ahead of time in a conversational way. Teens often feel very comfortable and happy in their favorite clothes, whether their style is casual or bold and individualistic. Be sure to respect their preferences while having the talk about choosing clothing that will look flattering in a photo today and years to come. No matter what, the style of the decade will be part and parcel of the image — that is impossible to avoid. Still, you’ll want to avoid busy prints and logos to avoid looking overly dated.
“Depending on the background or the lighting conditions, different fabrics, colors and textures can result in stunning, unique effects in a senior portrait,” McClanahan says. “And this is why you should never shy away from asking your photographers what outfits or colors might work best. We do this every day and know what ends up looking good on camera.”
Whatever the look, make sure your teen feels comfortable and at ease. Because if there is one thing McClanahan has learned, people look their best when they are feeling great.
For more tips on working with a photographer, or to find a qualified photographer in your area, go to FindaPhotographer.com/SeniorPortrait. Don’t let the years go by and the memories slip away. Consider getting a session done with your teens. Time files too quickly!
“This is such an exciting time for high school seniors and their parents. It’s the culmination of their childhood, and while parents see the young adult before them, they also see the child they’ve watched grow up. These photographs will forever be part of their story and should reflect not only who the senior is, but who they’ve been and who they will be,” says Angela Kurkian, a professional photographer who has 22 years of experience.
Here are some tips to help you, as parents, guide the process so you end up with photos that you love because they are an authentic expression of your child.
Map out where the photos will live.
From one photo session, you will be using several images to suit several purposes. Make a list and consider what you will need ahead of time. A wall portrait that becomes the focal point of a room? A collection of several smaller framed pieces? Some images will look stunning displayed as a large print on a wall, but will get lost in a smaller layout, such as a yearbook space or a small frame. While many people think about the main portrait, don’t forget you will also need some options with a simple, uncluttered background that just showcases the most important thing in a portrait: the face. At this early stage, discuss with your teen what they want from the session so you can head off any potential conflict.
Focus on your teen’s personality.
Now that the head shots are settled, think about the big portrait. Here, you’ll be thinking about style, setting and how the photo is shot so your teen can let their personality shine, and you can preserve that special memory of where they were at this time in their youth. Talk with your teen about how they want to express themselves, whether it's getting their game face on or going with a candid portrait in a natural setting they love spending time in.
The next step is to review a variety of portfolios, and narrow them down to a few photographers who have images that show the style and personality you are looking for.
Choose a professional photographer.
Recently, we spoke with seasoned and highly awarded photographer, Dan McClanahan. If there is one thing that he has seen, it’s plenty of clients who were disappointed with how their senior portraits came out after turning to a family friend or a relative who is an amateur photographer. High school senior portraits are just too critical to take a risk on someone who hasn’t yet demonstrated they can get consistently great results. That’s why you get the best images from a professional. To find a professional photographer in your area, visit the website for the Professional Photographers of America. It’s a non-profit that allows you to search, sort by specialty, locate, browse through portfolios, and even contact qualified photographers in your area.
“When you work with a professional photographer, you’re paying for the artistic and technical knowledge to capture and preserve your graduate’s unique personality,” McClanahan says. “Not only that, he or she will have the experience to make your graduate feel comfortable."
Before you make your final selection, see if you can meet with the photographer in person. Not only will you plan the session together, it might also help you and your teen feel more comfortable.
“And whether or not you can meet beforehand,” McClanahan says, “photographers are pros at getting our subjects to feel at ease. That’s what we do.”
Choose the right outfits.
Have this discussion ahead of time in a conversational way. Teens often feel very comfortable and happy in their favorite clothes, whether their style is casual or bold and individualistic. Be sure to respect their preferences while having the talk about choosing clothing that will look flattering in a photo today and years to come. No matter what, the style of the decade will be part and parcel of the image — that is impossible to avoid. Still, you’ll want to avoid busy prints and logos to avoid looking overly dated.
“Depending on the background or the lighting conditions, different fabrics, colors and textures can result in stunning, unique effects in a senior portrait,” McClanahan says. “And this is why you should never shy away from asking your photographers what outfits or colors might work best. We do this every day and know what ends up looking good on camera.”
Whatever the look, make sure your teen feels comfortable and at ease. Because if there is one thing McClanahan has learned, people look their best when they are feeling great.
For more tips on working with a photographer, or to find a qualified photographer in your area, go to FindaPhotographer.com/SeniorPortrait. Don’t let the years go by and the memories slip away. Consider getting a session done with your teens. Time files too quickly!
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DiscoverE Adventure Backpacks Available Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM at Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth
Borrow a backpack full of kid-friendly tools to explore Jacobsburg! These backpacks are best for families with young children. Each backpack includes binoculars, notepad, colored pencils, magnifying lens, bug box, dip net, and five field guides for exploring the pond, insects, birds, trees, butterflies and moths. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. Salvation Army Christmas Assistance
The Salvation Army will be signing families up for Christmas assistance at 301 W. Main St., Pen Argyl (610) 863-6677 Christmas assistance applications will be taken: October 18 – October 21: 9:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 3:00pm. November 11: 9:00am – 12:00pm, 1:00pm – 3:00pm and (5:00pm – 7:00pm by appointment only) December 2: 9:00am –12:00pm and 1:00pm – 3:00pm You must bring a current PA driver’s license or photo ID for yourself and an original birth certificate for each child in your household. The Salvation Army of Pen Argyl is looking for bell ringers. If interested in volunteering,call (610) 863-6677 BAHS Marching Band Uniform Fund Drive The Bangor Area High School Marching Band uniforms, which are modeled after Her Majesty’s Royal Welsh Guard, pay tribute to the heritage of Bangor, PA. After years of normal wear and tear, the uniforms must be replaced. The new uniforms will continue to use the same style.
The Slater Band Boosters have initiated a fund drive to support this effort. The Boosters will appreciate any donations, small or large, to this cause. The names of contributors will be acknowledged in concert programs during the 2016-2017 school year. Names of contributors at higher levels will be memorialized on a plaque to be displayed in the theater wing of the high school. More information is available at www.bahsbands.weebly.com. Send your tax deductible contributions to: Slater Band Boosters, Uniform Drive c/o Charlie Cole , 608 Shawnee Street, Roseto, PA 18013 Cash Prizes for Pumpkin Carving Octoberfest this year will be held at Bangor Memorial Park on Saturday and Sunday, October 15th (4pm to 8:30) and October 16th (4pm to 8pm). Groups are needed to enter in the themed, carved pumpkin display. Maybe you own a business and you have a group of employees that would like to get together to carve some pumpkins to enter in the contest. You can pick whatever theme you would like. There are tons of carving themes on the internet. There have been some interesting themes in the past such as Harry Potter, classic cars, Toy Story, Elvis, Peanuts, etc. Do you play a sport? Maybe your group wants to carve pumpkins to show support for that sport? The only cost to enter is that you have to buy your own pumpkins. A group of themed pumpkins should have at least 6 or more in their display. There will be CASH prizes awarded for the top 3 best group of themed, carved pumpkins. Prizes range from $100 to $25.00. Please call Sherry Haycock at 610-588-6894 to register your group and theme. In addition, our scarecrow making booth is in need of old stockings. Please save your old stockings (any color and size). You can drop them off at the Borough Building or to Sherry Haycock at The Little Corner Cafe. Volunteers are needed to help in all aspects of the event from collecting tickets at booths, running booths, helping to set up and clean up the pumpkin displays and working in the concession stand. For more information or to volunteer contact Debbie Smith at 610-751-7692 or email at bangorparkboard@gmail.com Portland Girl Scouts Seeks New Members The Portland Girl Scout Troop is looking for any interested girls in grades 4th thru 8th that would like to join their troop. The troop members are Juniors and Cadets. If you have a daughter that is younger than 4th grade you may contact the troop leader for more information. Meetings are held at the Portland Borough Hall located at 206 Division Street. Please contact the troop leader Pam at 484-764-2046 or pamelabossert88@gmail.com for more information.
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Bangor Athletic HOF and 1885 Club Inductees The Bangor Area High School Alumni Association is proud to announce the 2016 “1885 Club” and Athletic Hall of Fame inductees.
The “1885 Club” inductees are Sharon K. Basso – 1979, Andrew S. Beck – 1988, Juli H. Herring – 1988, J. Michael Shanahan – 1961 (deceased), and Janet M. Haddad – Distinguished Educator. The Athletic Hall of Fame inductees are Terry L. Brodt – 1963 (deceased), Ashley Capozzolo LaBar – 2006, Kyle P. Mabus – 1987, Peter D. Nell (Contributor), Jonathan D. Stonewall – 1992, and the 1997 Football Team (Team of Distinction.) A banquet will be held in their honor on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the Bangor Elks Lodge #1106 at 120 Broadway, Bangor, PA 18013. Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and proceedings will begin at 4:30 PM. The public is invited, but reservations are limited. Price: $25 per adult, $6 per child age 6 – 12. Ages 5 and under are free. To make reservations, call Kay Nell at 610-588-5975 or print a reservation form by visiting our website at www.SlaterAlums.com. The deadline for reservations is Friday, September 23. Prior to the banquet, plaques will be unveiled by the “1885 Club” at 2:30 PM at the high school. All are welcome. Prescription Drug
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October 6
NCC to Hold Annual Peace and Justice Conference
Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold its seventh annual Peace and Justice Conference, on Thursday, October 6, on its Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township.
The keynote address, “Challenging the Culture of Cruelty: Understanding and Defeating Race and Class Inequality in America,” which is also the Cohen lecture, will be given by Tim Wise, one of the most prominent anti-racist writers and educators in the United States, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall. He is the author of seven books, including the highly acclaimed memoir White Like Me: Reflections on Race by a Privileged Son. Copies of Wise’s new book, Under the Affluence: Shaming the Poor, Praising the Rich and Sacrificing the Future of America, will be available at the College bookstore as well as on reserve at the NCC Library.
Other events of the conference will include:
Community Expo, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Lipkin Theatre lobby
The Apple, a play performed by NCC theatre students, Lipkin Theatre
“Racism and Anti-Racism in America,” a panel discussion, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Room 220, College Center. Panelists will include Tim Wise; Dr. Denise Francois-Seeny, dean of NCC business and technology division; NCC Professor Kamau Kenyatta; and Dr, Karen Gaffney, Raritan Valley Community College.
Screening of the documentary Human, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m., Room 220, College Center.
Art by NCC art and political science students will be on display in the Lipkin Theatre lobby.
The conference is free and open to the public. For more information go to www.northampton.edu or call 610-861-5300.
Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold its seventh annual Peace and Justice Conference, on Thursday, October 6, on its Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township.
The keynote address, “Challenging the Culture of Cruelty: Understanding and Defeating Race and Class Inequality in America,” which is also the Cohen lecture, will be given by Tim Wise, one of the most prominent anti-racist writers and educators in the United States, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall. He is the author of seven books, including the highly acclaimed memoir White Like Me: Reflections on Race by a Privileged Son. Copies of Wise’s new book, Under the Affluence: Shaming the Poor, Praising the Rich and Sacrificing the Future of America, will be available at the College bookstore as well as on reserve at the NCC Library.
Other events of the conference will include:
Community Expo, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Lipkin Theatre lobby
The Apple, a play performed by NCC theatre students, Lipkin Theatre
“Racism and Anti-Racism in America,” a panel discussion, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Room 220, College Center. Panelists will include Tim Wise; Dr. Denise Francois-Seeny, dean of NCC business and technology division; NCC Professor Kamau Kenyatta; and Dr, Karen Gaffney, Raritan Valley Community College.
Screening of the documentary Human, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m., Room 220, College Center.
Art by NCC art and political science students will be on display in the Lipkin Theatre lobby.
The conference is free and open to the public. For more information go to www.northampton.edu or call 610-861-5300.
Bridges of Hope Program Offered at Prince of Peace
Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church and East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will be presenting “Bridges of Hope,” on Thursday, October 6, at 7:00 p.m. at Prince of Peace Church in Johnsonville.
Bridges of Hope is a new program developed by the FaithNet Advisory Board of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and is designed to promote a deeper awareness of mental health issues within faith communities.
This presentation is being offered for all religious beliefs. It also recognizes the expression by the majority of those affected by mental illness of the importance of the role of their spirituality in their ability to cope with having one of these illnesses themselves or in caring for an ill friend or family member. Individuals, family members, and representatives of all faith communities are invited to participate.
This free program will be facilitated by Rev. Michael Scholtes and Rev. Dave Goss. The presentation will last approximately one hour and be followed by a time of refreshments and fellowship. The church is located at 2445 Lake Minsi Drive, Bangor, PA. For more information, contact Rev. Dave Goss at 610-588-4453. at the Drylands UCC Church at 4415 Newburg Rd., Nazareth at 7:00 p.m. Visitors are always welcome. Please call President Joe DiGerlando 610-759-7239 for more information.
Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church and East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will be presenting “Bridges of Hope,” on Thursday, October 6, at 7:00 p.m. at Prince of Peace Church in Johnsonville.
Bridges of Hope is a new program developed by the FaithNet Advisory Board of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and is designed to promote a deeper awareness of mental health issues within faith communities.
This presentation is being offered for all religious beliefs. It also recognizes the expression by the majority of those affected by mental illness of the importance of the role of their spirituality in their ability to cope with having one of these illnesses themselves or in caring for an ill friend or family member. Individuals, family members, and representatives of all faith communities are invited to participate.
This free program will be facilitated by Rev. Michael Scholtes and Rev. Dave Goss. The presentation will last approximately one hour and be followed by a time of refreshments and fellowship. The church is located at 2445 Lake Minsi Drive, Bangor, PA. For more information, contact Rev. Dave Goss at 610-588-4453. at the Drylands UCC Church at 4415 Newburg Rd., Nazareth at 7:00 p.m. Visitors are always welcome. Please call President Joe DiGerlando 610-759-7239 for more information.
October 7
Marcia Hahn Senior Expo
Rep, Marcia Hahn's Senior Expo.will be held Friday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company, 155 Firehouse Drive, Nazareth.
Hahn and her staff look forward to this event every year as an opportunity to spend time with our neighbors and friends. This is a great opportunity for them to check out the many local, state and federal service providers that are available to them.
St. Luke’s University Health Network will provide flu shots. Anyone wishing to be vaccinated should bring their Medicare card. Light refreshments will be served and door prizes will be awarded.
Hahn and her staff look forward to this event every year as an opportunity to spend time with our neighbors and friends. This is a great opportunity for them to check out the many local, state and federal service providers that are available to them.
St. Luke’s University Health Network will provide flu shots. Anyone wishing to be vaccinated should bring their Medicare card. Light refreshments will be served and door prizes will be awarded.
October 8
Dansbury Depot Fall Festival
A Call to All Crafters, Vendors, and Good Cooks! East Stroudsburg, PA
They are planning their Fall Festival at Historic Dansbury Depot, at 5 S. Kistler St., East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 on Saturday Oct. 8th. They are looking for all types of crafters, homemade baked or cooked items, vendors, and etc. 10x10 spaces are $25.00. Note that this is an outdoors event so you will have to plan accordingly. You must supply your own tables, chairs, and canopy. Please email scole@ptd.net for details and registration form.
They are planning their Fall Festival at Historic Dansbury Depot, at 5 S. Kistler St., East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 on Saturday Oct. 8th. They are looking for all types of crafters, homemade baked or cooked items, vendors, and etc. 10x10 spaces are $25.00. Note that this is an outdoors event so you will have to plan accordingly. You must supply your own tables, chairs, and canopy. Please email scole@ptd.net for details and registration form.
Bangor Athletic HOF and 1885 Club Inductees
The Bangor Area High School Alumni Association is proud to announce the 2016 “1885 Club” and Athletic Hall of Fame inductees.
The “1885 Club” inductees are Sharon K. Basso – 1979, Andrew S. Beck – 1988, Juli H. Herring – 1988, J. Michael Shanahan – 1961 (deceased), and Janet M. Haddad – Distinguished Educator.
The Athletic Hall of Fame inductees are Terry L. Brodt – 1963 (deceased), Ashley Capozzolo LaBar – 2006, Kyle P. Mabus – 1987, Peter D. Nell (Contributor), Jonathan D. Stonewall – 1992, and the 1997 Football Team (Team of Distinction.)
A banquet will be held in their honor on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the Bangor Elks Lodge #1106 at 120 Broadway, Bangor, PA 18013. Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and proceedings will begin at 4:30 PM.
The public is invited, but reservations are limited. Price: $25 per adult, $6 per child age 6 – 12. Ages 5 and under are free. To make reservations, call Kay Nell at 610-588-5975 or print a reservation form by visiting our website at www.SlaterAlums.com. The deadline for reservations is Friday, September 23.
Prior to the banquet, plaques will be unveiled by the “1885 Club” at 2:30 PM at the high school. All are welcome.
The “1885 Club” inductees are Sharon K. Basso – 1979, Andrew S. Beck – 1988, Juli H. Herring – 1988, J. Michael Shanahan – 1961 (deceased), and Janet M. Haddad – Distinguished Educator.
The Athletic Hall of Fame inductees are Terry L. Brodt – 1963 (deceased), Ashley Capozzolo LaBar – 2006, Kyle P. Mabus – 1987, Peter D. Nell (Contributor), Jonathan D. Stonewall – 1992, and the 1997 Football Team (Team of Distinction.)
A banquet will be held in their honor on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the Bangor Elks Lodge #1106 at 120 Broadway, Bangor, PA 18013. Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and proceedings will begin at 4:30 PM.
The public is invited, but reservations are limited. Price: $25 per adult, $6 per child age 6 – 12. Ages 5 and under are free. To make reservations, call Kay Nell at 610-588-5975 or print a reservation form by visiting our website at www.SlaterAlums.com. The deadline for reservations is Friday, September 23.
Prior to the banquet, plaques will be unveiled by the “1885 Club” at 2:30 PM at the high school. All are welcome.
Lukie's Fall Festival
The 13th Annual Lukie's Fall Festival will be held from 11-5 on Saturday, October 8th, 2016, at Weona Park, in Pen Argyl, PA. All of the proceeds from Lukie’s Fall Festival will be donated to Cure SMA. Cure SMA, is an nonprofit organization with the mission to find a treatment and cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Each Family and Friends work very hard and join together, with the local community to create a beautiful successful event. Each year the festival continues to grow beyond our imagination. Families come back year after year, to enjoy the Entertainment, Food, Games and to Support our Efforts to help find a Cure for SMA, In Memory of Lukie.
A Kids Costume Parade will be held at 2:00pm.
A Kids Costume Parade will be held at 2:00pm.
Quiet Valley’s 42nd Annual Harvest Festival
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm celebrates their 42nd Annual Harvest Festival on October 8th and 9th, 2016 from 10am to 5pm both days. This year’s theme is “19th Century Tools, Technology & Trends”. When was hand spinning phased out in favor of the new, affordable fabrics available at the mercantile? What new, time saving kitchen gadgets were invented in the 1800s? What new advancements were shown at the 1893 World’s Fair? What were the biggest changes happening in the United States during this period? How did electricity, the telegraph and telephone affect the average person living on farms? We will showcase progress in farming in the 19th century with some of the equipment in Quiet Valley’s collection. This theme will let us explore some of the amazing innovations and improvements that took place during this incredible period in time.
In addition to demonstrations and displays dealing with the theme, there will be plenty of traditional skills and heritage crafts demonstrated such as spinning, weaving, broom making, scrapple making, apple butter making, basket making, candle making. There will also be plenty of folk entertainment, good country food, children’s activities, pumpkin decorating, a quilt raffle, horse drawn wagon rides, outdoor brick bake oven and much more.
See the New Jersey Frontier Guard as they portray French and Indian War soldiers. Explore the Civil War Encampment where the 142nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Co. G Re-enactors will portray the drill and everyday life of soldiers during this important time for our nation. Visitors will enjoy this special glimpse into local history.
Children will enjoy a variety of activities such as pumpkin decorating, old fashion games, a hands-on heritage craft/activity area, the one room school presentation and pony rides.
Harvest Festival offers visitors of all ages two days of old-fashion fun. All funds raised will help support the mission of our nonprofit, educational organization. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is located 3 miles south of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania off of Business Route 209. This event is held rain or shine. Demonstrations are under tents. Admission is adults $10.00 & ages 3 - 12 $5.00. No pets and no smoking please. The Harvest Festival schedule is subject to change.
For more information: 570-992-6161 or www.quietvalley.org
In addition to demonstrations and displays dealing with the theme, there will be plenty of traditional skills and heritage crafts demonstrated such as spinning, weaving, broom making, scrapple making, apple butter making, basket making, candle making. There will also be plenty of folk entertainment, good country food, children’s activities, pumpkin decorating, a quilt raffle, horse drawn wagon rides, outdoor brick bake oven and much more.
See the New Jersey Frontier Guard as they portray French and Indian War soldiers. Explore the Civil War Encampment where the 142nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Co. G Re-enactors will portray the drill and everyday life of soldiers during this important time for our nation. Visitors will enjoy this special glimpse into local history.
Children will enjoy a variety of activities such as pumpkin decorating, old fashion games, a hands-on heritage craft/activity area, the one room school presentation and pony rides.
Harvest Festival offers visitors of all ages two days of old-fashion fun. All funds raised will help support the mission of our nonprofit, educational organization. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is located 3 miles south of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania off of Business Route 209. This event is held rain or shine. Demonstrations are under tents. Admission is adults $10.00 & ages 3 - 12 $5.00. No pets and no smoking please. The Harvest Festival schedule is subject to change.
For more information: 570-992-6161 or www.quietvalley.org
October 9
Anniversary Day
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will celebrate their 151st Congregational Anniversary at the 9:15 a.m. worship service on Sunday, October 9th. Carol Olzinski will be the guest speaker. She is the Director of Methodist Services for Children and Families. A luncheon will be served in the fellowship hall following the service. 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.
Bloom Bangor Fundraising Event
Come and participate in a celebration and fundraising event for Bloom Bangor 2:00pm, October 9 at 389 West Factoryville Rd, Bangor. . Bloom is a 2-year recovery program for women.The day will be a blast, complete with a food, games, live entertainment, kids crafts, face painting, and a basket raffle. There will even be an art auction with featured pieces by many local artists. Learn more about the program and how it's changing lives.
Are you a good cook? Prove it by coming out and competing in our chili competition. Cash prize to the winner!
Have you lost someone to addiction? Are you proud of someone who is standing strong in their recovery? Decorate a 12x12 fabric square in their honor and bring it along. We will be making a community quilt with the squares.
Are you a good cook? Prove it by coming out and competing in our chili competition. Cash prize to the winner!
Have you lost someone to addiction? Are you proud of someone who is standing strong in their recovery? Decorate a 12x12 fabric square in their honor and bring it along. We will be making a community quilt with the squares.
Annual Masonic Motorama at Jacktown
See the biggest model car and truck show in the Lehigh Valley at Jacktown Grove presented by Portland Lodge 311 F&AM Sunday, October 9 from 8:00am to 3:00pm. Anything with a motor is included.
Games, fun and lots to do. Roll in in your car,van, truck,suv or big truck. Bring your friends and family and enjoy the music of Black Pearl 7. Refreshments available. Kiddie Peddle Tractor Pull and more.
The Lodge is also seeking blood donors at the event. Miller Memorial will at the Motorama with two buses giving the lodge an opportunity to break their record. Contact Shiloh Thomas at 610-392-2613 to book your donation.
Games, fun and lots to do. Roll in in your car,van, truck,suv or big truck. Bring your friends and family and enjoy the music of Black Pearl 7. Refreshments available. Kiddie Peddle Tractor Pull and more.
The Lodge is also seeking blood donors at the event. Miller Memorial will at the Motorama with two buses giving the lodge an opportunity to break their record. Contact Shiloh Thomas at 610-392-2613 to book your donation.
October 10
Trip to Light and Sound
The Slate Belt Young at Heart Club is sponsoring a trip to Sight & Sound, in Lancaster, to see "Sampson" The trip is scheduled for Monday, October 10th. The price per person is $105; this includes bus fare, drivers' tip, snacks, show, taxes, gratuities, and early dinner at Shady Maple Restaurant. There are 2 pick up locations: Pen Argyl and Wind Gap. For more information, please call Mary Lou DeRea Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630."
October 13
Dinner With The Dead
The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their Annual Haunted Event entitled: “Dinner with the Dead” on Thursday, October 13th @ 7:00 PM. The following historical “ghosts” will share a phantom meal with guests. This year’s ghosts include alias “Jimmie Rose” who ran an extortion and prostitution ring in Bangor Junction and mysteriously disappeared in 1915 along with the “Unnamed Woman”who testified to the Black Hand activities and Jimmie Rose’s murder. They will be joined by “Major General John Sullivan”, the Revolutionary War hero for whom Sullivan’s Trail is named, “Mrs. Daisy Kent”, wife of US Representative Everett Kent, who attended presidential inaugurations in the roaring twenties, and “Mrs. Mildred Jago”, the kindly local lady who was good with numbers. Tickets for this scary event are $10.00 and can be obtained at Heard’s Meat Market, South Main Street, and Bray’s Newsstand, Broadway both in Bangor. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, Pa. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
“Dinner With The Dead”
The Slate Belt Heritage Center presents their 5th Annual Ghost Tour entitled “Dinner with The Dead” on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 7:00 PM. Come and hear the spooky stories of noted deceased Slate Belt residents. Advanced ticket purchases of $10.00 can be made at Heard’s Meat Market, 501 South Main Street and Bray’s Newsstand, 36 Broadway, both in Bangor. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, PA. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
October 15
Support Bangor Field Hockey and Boys Soccer
On Saturday October 15th from 9am - 3pm the Bangor Boys Soccer Team and Bangor Girls Field Hockey Team will be hosting an event partnering with Ford Motors. This event is not a sales event, it is simply a test drive event. Any licensed driver over 18 years of age will be able to test drive a new Ford vehicle. Ford Motors will donate $20 for each person that test drives a Ford car during our event. This is a rain or shine event. Please come to the Bangor Senior High School on Saturday, October 15th, support your local high school teams, and test drive a Ford.
Creatures of the Night
Creatures of the Night With The Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, October 15, 2016, 10:30am-11:30am. Grand Central Environmental Education Center, 891 Grand Central Road Pen Argyl PA 18072
Live Nocturnal Animals! Fall Treats! Wear your Costume! Fun for All Ages!
Please note! Grand Central Road is closed at Mack Road entrance. Please take Pen Argyl Road from town past the landfill. Make a right onto Delabole and then first right onto Grand Central Road. Go around Road Closed sign and watch for the Education sign on the right.
Registration appreciated, but not required. For More information, contact Adrienne Fors afors1@wm.com
Rain or Shine! *Donations for Pocono Wildlife Are Welcome*
Live Nocturnal Animals! Fall Treats! Wear your Costume! Fun for All Ages!
Please note! Grand Central Road is closed at Mack Road entrance. Please take Pen Argyl Road from town past the landfill. Make a right onto Delabole and then first right onto Grand Central Road. Go around Road Closed sign and watch for the Education sign on the right.
Registration appreciated, but not required. For More information, contact Adrienne Fors afors1@wm.com
Rain or Shine! *Donations for Pocono Wildlife Are Welcome*
Outdoor Craft and Flea Market
An outdoor Craft and Flea Market will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church 12 N. Westbrook Ave, Pen Argyl, Saturday, October 8 from 8-2. Rain date is Saturday, October 15 from 8-2. Vendors are welcome. Call Janet for more information at 610-863-5997.
Bangor Octoberfest
Food Vendors needed for Octoberfest Saturday, October 15th 4pm-8:30pm and Sunday, October 16th 4pm-8pm Raindate is Monday, October 17th 5pm-8pm
Duplicate foods will not be allowed to be sold. So if a food vendor signs up to sell hotdogs then no other food vendor will be allowed to sell hotdogs. Get your applications and payments in early as it is first come first serve
You will not be allowed to sell any kind of drinks or popcorn as the Park Board will be selling those items as a fundraiser.
Applications are available through request at bangorparkboard@gmail.com
Bangor Park Octoberfest has a train ride through the park to see illuminated jack o lanterns, hayrides, games, food, craft vendors, scarecrow stuffing, pumpkin carving and painting and costume contests. Our Octoberfest has been occurring for over 12 years.
If you need more information please email Debbie at bangorparkboard@gmail
Duplicate foods will not be allowed to be sold. So if a food vendor signs up to sell hotdogs then no other food vendor will be allowed to sell hotdogs. Get your applications and payments in early as it is first come first serve
You will not be allowed to sell any kind of drinks or popcorn as the Park Board will be selling those items as a fundraiser.
Applications are available through request at bangorparkboard@gmail.com
Bangor Park Octoberfest has a train ride through the park to see illuminated jack o lanterns, hayrides, games, food, craft vendors, scarecrow stuffing, pumpkin carving and painting and costume contests. Our Octoberfest has been occurring for over 12 years.
If you need more information please email Debbie at bangorparkboard@gmail
Portland Family Fun Day
Portland Borough Community Events invites you to “Portland Family Fun Day”. Come out and have some good old fashioned fun. It will be a day of games, food, entertainment, and fun for the entire family. The event will be held downtown in the Park & Walk along Delaware Ave. from 11 AM to 4PM on October 15, 2016. Rain date will be Oct. 16th.
Activities will include:Fun, Food and Games for Kids of all ages, The Pumpkin Patch – Paint your own Pumpkin, Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Tie Dye, Apple Recipe Contest – Great Prizes, Funnel cakes, Walking Tacos, and lots more! The Original Borough Hall/Jail, ‘The Pokey’ will be open for a walk back in time. Live Music, Bake Sale -To benefit the Portland Hook and Ladder Co #1
For more information call 570-897-0559 or portlandboroughpa@gmail.com
Vendors Wanted: The committee would like to invite vendors to participate. Vendor applications can be found at www.portlandboroughpa.com under Community Events. Contact Cindy Fish: 973 600 7120 or Stephanie Steele: 610-216-6716 for more information.
Participation is encouraged as well as an invitation to come and meet and greet your neighbors or meet some new friends! All proceeds from our town events go to future events, supplies and advertising for our community.
The borough of Portland has been very actively getting back on track. This will be Portland’s sixth annual Family Fun Day! We have come a long way but still have a ways to go. The future looks bright. Many businesses have returned to the Borough and some new ones have opened up. We are very proud of all the hard work and the accomplishments of Portland. Watch for more information about Halloween Trick or Treat and Movie Night on Oct. 29th and our now Famous Annual Tree Lighting on Nov. 27th. The Portland Hook and Ladder’s annual Liz Tech Bingo will be in February. Check out our Portland Facebook page!!!!!
Activities will include:Fun, Food and Games for Kids of all ages, The Pumpkin Patch – Paint your own Pumpkin, Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Tie Dye, Apple Recipe Contest – Great Prizes, Funnel cakes, Walking Tacos, and lots more! The Original Borough Hall/Jail, ‘The Pokey’ will be open for a walk back in time. Live Music, Bake Sale -To benefit the Portland Hook and Ladder Co #1
For more information call 570-897-0559 or portlandboroughpa@gmail.com
Vendors Wanted: The committee would like to invite vendors to participate. Vendor applications can be found at www.portlandboroughpa.com under Community Events. Contact Cindy Fish: 973 600 7120 or Stephanie Steele: 610-216-6716 for more information.
Participation is encouraged as well as an invitation to come and meet and greet your neighbors or meet some new friends! All proceeds from our town events go to future events, supplies and advertising for our community.
The borough of Portland has been very actively getting back on track. This will be Portland’s sixth annual Family Fun Day! We have come a long way but still have a ways to go. The future looks bright. Many businesses have returned to the Borough and some new ones have opened up. We are very proud of all the hard work and the accomplishments of Portland. Watch for more information about Halloween Trick or Treat and Movie Night on Oct. 29th and our now Famous Annual Tree Lighting on Nov. 27th. The Portland Hook and Ladder’s annual Liz Tech Bingo will be in February. Check out our Portland Facebook page!!!!!
CASH PRIZES FOR PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST
Octoberfest this year will be held at Bangor Memorial Park on Saturday and Sunday, October 15th (4pm to 8:30) and October 16th (4pm to 8pm).
Groups are needed to enter in the themed, carved pumpkin display. Maybe you own a business and you have a group of employees that would like to get together to carve some pumpkins to enter in the contest. You can pick whatever theme you would like. There are tons of carving themes on the internet. There have been some interesting themes in the past such as Harry Potter, classic cars, Toy Story, Elvis, Peanuts, etc. Do you play a sport? Maybe your group wants to carve pumpkins to show support for that sport? The only cost to enter is that you have to buy your own pumpkins. A group of themed pumpkins should have at least 6 or more in their display.
There will be CASH prizes awarded for the top 3 best group of themed, carved pumpkins. Prizes range from $100 to $25.00. Please call Sherry Haycock at 610-588-6894 to register your group and theme.
In addition, our scarecrow making booth is in need of old stockings. Please save your old stockings (any color and size). You can drop them off at the Borough Building or to Sherry Haycock at The Little Corner Cafe.
Volunteers are needed to help in all aspects of the event from collecting tickets at booths, running booths, helping to set up and clean up the pumpkin displays and working in the concession stand.
For more information or to volunteer contact Debbie Smith at 610-751-7692 or email at bangorparkboard@gmail.com
October 16
Boomer's Angels Meet/Greet Adoption Day
On Sunday, Oct 16, 2016 come to Pet Supplies Plus at Pocono Commons in Stroudsburg, from 11am- 2pm, to meet some of the beautiful loving pets that Boomer's Angels (BAARC) have for adoption!
All of their adoptions must be pre-approved so why not fill out and application in advance. Visitwww.boomersangels.com for an application.
If you’re not ready to adopt, why not try fostering? Foster homes are desperately needed so we can continue to save lives!
We provide you with everything a foster parent will need. You supply the love and a safe home until they are adopted.
Be an Angel for a homeless dog!
Boomer’s Angels is in need of volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, etc.
Boomer’s Angels Animal Rescue & Care was formed to give as many homeless and downtrodden animals the brightest future possible. Be an Angel for a homeless pet!
Email boomersangels@gmail.com or visit our website at www.boomersangels.com, find us on Facebook.
All of their adoptions must be pre-approved so why not fill out and application in advance. Visitwww.boomersangels.com for an application.
If you’re not ready to adopt, why not try fostering? Foster homes are desperately needed so we can continue to save lives!
We provide you with everything a foster parent will need. You supply the love and a safe home until they are adopted.
Be an Angel for a homeless dog!
Boomer’s Angels is in need of volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, etc.
Boomer’s Angels Animal Rescue & Care was formed to give as many homeless and downtrodden animals the brightest future possible. Be an Angel for a homeless pet!
Email boomersangels@gmail.com or visit our website at www.boomersangels.com, find us on Facebook.
October 17
Foster/Adoptive Support Group Open House
Childcare Open House for a foster and adoptive family supprt group will be held October 17 from 6:30-8pm at Mt. Bethel Church. 1270 Belvidere Corner Rd.Mount Bethel, PA 18343. *Please RSVP if you will require child care.* RSVPs can be made to: Jennifer Steele: 610-533-9693 jjhsteele@aol.com or Jennifer Spearmint cartsmom@rcn.com. Sponsored by: Diakon Child, Family and Community Ministries. Food. door prizes, giveaways.
Monday Morning Birds & Beans
October 17, 8:00-10:00 AM
Rise and shine! Join us for some delicious shade-grown coffee followed by a bird walk through Jacobsburg in search of fall warblers and other Neotropical migrants. This is a great opportunity to learn tricky fall warbler ID. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring binoculars and your favorite field guide! Registration is not required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs
Rise and shine! Join us for some delicious shade-grown coffee followed by a bird walk through Jacobsburg in search of fall warblers and other Neotropical migrants. This is a great opportunity to learn tricky fall warbler ID. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring binoculars and your favorite field guide! Registration is not required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs
Family Night: Nighttime Creatures
October 17, 8:00-10:00 AM
As the sun sets and we prepare for bed many animals are just waking up! Find out how these animals use senses other than sight to make their way through the nocturnal world. This program is best for ages 10 and up. Registration is required.
You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs
As the sun sets and we prepare for bed many animals are just waking up! Find out how these animals use senses other than sight to make their way through the nocturnal world. This program is best for ages 10 and up. Registration is required.
You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs
Tales for Tots
October 17, 8:00-10:00 AM
The popular Tales for Tots program returns with all new explorations! Join us for story time followed by nature activities for preschoolers ages 3-5. Each week we will explore a different topic followed by a craft and short hike related to the story. Adults must accompany their child. Those children that attend all six sessions will earn a DiscoverE Hide n’ Seekers certificate. Please note that the morning and afternoon sessions will be identical. Registration is required..
You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs
The popular Tales for Tots program returns with all new explorations! Join us for story time followed by nature activities for preschoolers ages 3-5. Each week we will explore a different topic followed by a craft and short hike related to the story. Adults must accompany their child. Those children that attend all six sessions will earn a DiscoverE Hide n’ Seekers certificate. Please note that the morning and afternoon sessions will be identical. Registration is required..
You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs
October 18
Bangor Fall Band Concert
Bangor High School's Fall Band Concert: Tuesday, October 18, 7:30pm at the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater. Highlights are: Concert Band playing music by Sousa, Ticheli, and Erickson. Symphonic Band playing music by Vaughan Williams, Ticheli, Alford, and Susato. Tickets are $3 for adults and $2 for students/seniors. Gold Cards and Booster membership cards will be accepted. Band members from the Middle School and Elementary Schools will be admitted for free. For more information visit: bahsbands.weebly.com
Tuesday Trails
Tuesday, October 18, 5:30-7:00 PM
Get moving after work with a brisk hike at Jacobsburg! These guided monthly hikes are 2 to 2.5 miles over uneven terrain. Hikers should always bring water and sturdy boots or shoes. Dogs are welcome to hike on leash. Meet by the flag pole at the Visitor Center at 400 Belfast Rd. Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.
You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs
Get moving after work with a brisk hike at Jacobsburg! These guided monthly hikes are 2 to 2.5 miles over uneven terrain. Hikers should always bring water and sturdy boots or shoes. Dogs are welcome to hike on leash. Meet by the flag pole at the Visitor Center at 400 Belfast Rd. Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.
You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs
October 20
Bangor Halloween Parade Date Changed to October 20
The Bangor Elks Halloween parade originally scheduled for October 13 has been changed to October 20. The theme for this year's parade is Back To The 50s. No other information available.
October 24
TGAI Fall Classes
OCTOBER 24
Adult Classes Begin. TIMES AND COSTS VARY, CHECK TOTTSGAP.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION. Totts Gap Arts Institute 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013. It's NEVER too late! Take a class and learn watercolor or oil painting, clay work, knitting, or dancing for fitness. Our adult classes run on a 6 week schedule, so you have plenty of time to try all your favorites.
Adult Classes Begin. TIMES AND COSTS VARY, CHECK TOTTSGAP.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION. Totts Gap Arts Institute 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013. It's NEVER too late! Take a class and learn watercolor or oil painting, clay work, knitting, or dancing for fitness. Our adult classes run on a 6 week schedule, so you have plenty of time to try all your favorites.
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, and
Friday, October 21, 9:30 A.M.
Craft & Chat, Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M.
Zumba Gold w/Janis, Tuesdays 10:00 A.M. and
Fridays, October 7, 21 1:15 P.M.
Exercise with Darla, Wednesdays 10:00 A.M
Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 8:0011:00 A.M..
Poker, Thursdays, October 6, 20, 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
CRAFTS WITH BEV.,decorating pumpkins, Thursday, October 6, 10:00 A.M.
Making MEDICARE easier to understand, Friday, October 7, 9:00-11:00 A.M.
MEDICARE Changes, Tuesday, October 11, 12:15-1:30 P.M.
PIG ROAST, October 14, 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. hosted by the Center and
AARP., Roast Pork with all the Trimmings,, Ice Cream Sundae Bar,
MUSIC BY CHAS BAND. Games, Basket Raffles, etc.
CRAFTS WITH BEV.,. fall candleholder, Thursday, October 20, 10:00 A.M.
BASEBALL, Friday, October 21, 10:00 A.M.(looking to start a traveling team)
Halloween Party Preparations, Thursday, October 27, 12:30 P.M
HALLOWEEN PARTY, MUSIC WITH GARY DEE, Friday, October 28
Morning Stretch, Mondays and Thursdays and
also Friday, October 21, 9:15 A.M.
Walking Club, Mondays and Wednesdays, and
Friday, October 21, 9:30 A.M.
Craft & Chat, Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M.
Zumba Gold w/Janis, Tuesdays 10:00 A.M. and
Fridays, October 7, 21 1:15 P.M.
Exercise with Darla, Wednesdays 10:00 A.M
Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 8:0011:00 A.M..
Poker, Thursdays, October 6, 20, 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
CRAFTS WITH BEV.,decorating pumpkins, Thursday, October 6, 10:00 A.M.
Making MEDICARE easier to understand, Friday, October 7, 9:00-11:00 A.M.
MEDICARE Changes, Tuesday, October 11, 12:15-1:30 P.M.
PIG ROAST, October 14, 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. hosted by the Center and
AARP., Roast Pork with all the Trimmings,, Ice Cream Sundae Bar,
MUSIC BY CHAS BAND. Games, Basket Raffles, etc.
CRAFTS WITH BEV.,. fall candleholder, Thursday, October 20, 10:00 A.M.
BASEBALL, Friday, October 21, 10:00 A.M.(looking to start a traveling team)
Halloween Party Preparations, Thursday, October 27, 12:30 P.M
HALLOWEEN PARTY, MUSIC WITH GARY DEE, Friday, October 28
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SLATE BELT MEN’S QUOIT LEAGUE
September 29, 2016
Bangor VFW 42 Rescue Fire Co. 14 – Ryan Comunale 12-2, Jeff LaBar 12-2, Jeff Plimpton 11-3
O’Neill’s Place 42 Liberty Fire Co. 14 – Paul Freeby 14-0, Andy Conroy 13-1
Bangor Elks 36 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 20 – Jason LaBar 11-3, Jody Zengulis 10-4
Oxford Fire Co. 32 East Bangor Fire Co. 24 – Bill Griffett 11-3, Matt Becker 9-5; Bill Pascoe 9-5
Bangor Jax 31 Hillside Rod & Gun Club 25 – Dave Giaquinto 11-3, John Saltern 9-5, Jim Hughes 9-5, Frank Ceraul 9-5; Doug Wynne 9-5, John Hartzell 8-6
Roseto Legion 37 Columbia Fire Co. 19 – Brian Miller 14-0, Woody Ivins 10-4; Bob Ponnett 8-6
Pen Argyl Legion 40 Second Ward Fire Co. 16 – John Albanese 14-0, Steve Pfeiffer 13-1
2016-2017 SBMQL First Half Standings
Division 1 – Bangor Jax 4-0, Bangor Elks 4-0, Oxford Fire Co. 4-0, Pen Argyl Legion 4-0, O’Neill’s Place 3-1, Roseto Legion 3-1, Bangor VFW 2-2
Division 2 – East Bangor Fire Co. 3-1, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 1-3, Columbia Fire Co. 0-4, Liberty Fire Co. 0-4, Rescue Fire Co. 0-4, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-4, Second Ward Fire Co. 0-4
September 22, 2016
Roseto Legion 30 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 26 – Bob Vargo, Jr. 12-2, Woody Ivins 12-2; Larry Mucklin 9-5, Brian Mucklin 9-5
Oxford Fire Co. 42 Second Ward Fire Co. 14 – Bill Suyker 12-2, Jeff Lindsay 11-3, Jim Huff 10-4, Rick Calabrese 10-4
Bangor Elks 40 Liberty Fire Co. 16 – Jody Zengulis 13-1, Chad Kreider 12-2
Pen Argyl Legion 45 Columbia Fire Co. 11 – Brookes Kromer 14-0, Todd Lakey 13-1, Kraig Kuster 13-1
East Bangor Fire Co. 34 O’Neill’s Place 30 (one extra round) – Scott Allen 11-5, Rich Pohl 11-5; Andy Conroy 12-4, Evan Senay 10-6
Bangor Jax 32 Rescue Fire Co. 24 – Dave Giaquinto 10-4, A.J. Gilliland 10-4; Rob George 10-4
Hillside Rod & Gun Club 29 Bangor VFW 27 – Phil Ascani 11-3, Bryce Hartzell 10-4; Jeff LaBar 10-4, Ryan Comunale 10-4
2016-2017 SBMQL First Half Standings
Division 1 - Bangor Jax 3-0, Bangor Elks 3-0, Oxford Fire Co. 3-0, Pen Argyl Legion 3-0, O’Neill’s Place 2-1, Roseto Legion 2-1, Bangor VFW 1-2
Division 2 – East Bangor Fire Co. 3-0, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 1-2, Columbia Fire Co. 0-3, Liberty Fire Co. 0-3, Rescue Fire Co. 0-3, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-3, Second Ward Fire Co. 0-3
September 29, 2016
Bangor VFW 42 Rescue Fire Co. 14 – Ryan Comunale 12-2, Jeff LaBar 12-2, Jeff Plimpton 11-3
O’Neill’s Place 42 Liberty Fire Co. 14 – Paul Freeby 14-0, Andy Conroy 13-1
Bangor Elks 36 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 20 – Jason LaBar 11-3, Jody Zengulis 10-4
Oxford Fire Co. 32 East Bangor Fire Co. 24 – Bill Griffett 11-3, Matt Becker 9-5; Bill Pascoe 9-5
Bangor Jax 31 Hillside Rod & Gun Club 25 – Dave Giaquinto 11-3, John Saltern 9-5, Jim Hughes 9-5, Frank Ceraul 9-5; Doug Wynne 9-5, John Hartzell 8-6
Roseto Legion 37 Columbia Fire Co. 19 – Brian Miller 14-0, Woody Ivins 10-4; Bob Ponnett 8-6
Pen Argyl Legion 40 Second Ward Fire Co. 16 – John Albanese 14-0, Steve Pfeiffer 13-1
2016-2017 SBMQL First Half Standings
Division 1 – Bangor Jax 4-0, Bangor Elks 4-0, Oxford Fire Co. 4-0, Pen Argyl Legion 4-0, O’Neill’s Place 3-1, Roseto Legion 3-1, Bangor VFW 2-2
Division 2 – East Bangor Fire Co. 3-1, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 1-3, Columbia Fire Co. 0-4, Liberty Fire Co. 0-4, Rescue Fire Co. 0-4, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-4, Second Ward Fire Co. 0-4
September 22, 2016
Roseto Legion 30 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 26 – Bob Vargo, Jr. 12-2, Woody Ivins 12-2; Larry Mucklin 9-5, Brian Mucklin 9-5
Oxford Fire Co. 42 Second Ward Fire Co. 14 – Bill Suyker 12-2, Jeff Lindsay 11-3, Jim Huff 10-4, Rick Calabrese 10-4
Bangor Elks 40 Liberty Fire Co. 16 – Jody Zengulis 13-1, Chad Kreider 12-2
Pen Argyl Legion 45 Columbia Fire Co. 11 – Brookes Kromer 14-0, Todd Lakey 13-1, Kraig Kuster 13-1
East Bangor Fire Co. 34 O’Neill’s Place 30 (one extra round) – Scott Allen 11-5, Rich Pohl 11-5; Andy Conroy 12-4, Evan Senay 10-6
Bangor Jax 32 Rescue Fire Co. 24 – Dave Giaquinto 10-4, A.J. Gilliland 10-4; Rob George 10-4
Hillside Rod & Gun Club 29 Bangor VFW 27 – Phil Ascani 11-3, Bryce Hartzell 10-4; Jeff LaBar 10-4, Ryan Comunale 10-4
2016-2017 SBMQL First Half Standings
Division 1 - Bangor Jax 3-0, Bangor Elks 3-0, Oxford Fire Co. 3-0, Pen Argyl Legion 3-0, O’Neill’s Place 2-1, Roseto Legion 2-1, Bangor VFW 1-2
Division 2 – East Bangor Fire Co. 3-0, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 1-2, Columbia Fire Co. 0-3, Liberty Fire Co. 0-3, Rescue Fire Co. 0-3, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-3, Second Ward Fire Co. 0-3
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
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 jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. 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 jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs
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 Jacobsburg@rcn.com.
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 Jacobsburg@rcn.com.
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.
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 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 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.