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SLATE BELT WEATHER OCTOBER 8TODAY - A chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. TONIGHT - A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 9 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. 
Slaters Stun Tigers 36-28
Saivaughn Vass scores on a 17-yard run with 4:08 left in the game to tie the score at 28. John Raub kicked the PAT to give Bangor a 29-28 lead. The Slaters stopped Northwestern on their next possession and Vass scored again on a 31-yard run to cap a 34-point second half to upset the Tigers 36-28 during homecoming at Paul Farnan Field Friday. Vass finished the game with three touchdowns and 272 yards rushing. Jesse Rocco added two scores and 90 yards rushing. Northwestern led 21-2 at half. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Jake Fries was named Homecoming King and Dani Fey Homecoming Queen during halftime ceremonies of the Bangor -Northwestern football game Friday night. (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
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. 
Bangor's record fell to 13-2 Friday suffering a 4-0 loss to Moravian Academy during Pink Day at Bangor. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Mandy Heard.
Lukie's Fall Festival Today at WeonaThe 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. 
Pen Argyl's Mason Hudnall (3) fends off a defender while dribbling down 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
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. 
Bangor's Elyse Ippolito (1) tries to wrest control of the ball during the Slaters' 3-2 OT loss Tuesday at Bangor Middle School. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) (Another photo below) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
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. Anniversary DayThe 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.
Pen Argyl's Tim Brunstetter (7) fights for control of the ball during the Knights' 3-0 win over the Warriors in Plainfield Twp. Tuesday. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
East Bangor Haunted School House The East Bangor Haunted School House will be open October 7-29. Friday and Saturday 7-11. Cost is $10 per person.
Not recommended under age of 10. East Bangor Vol Fire Co , 30 East Central Ave, East Bangor . 
Bangor's Kylee Will (3) dribbles the ball down the field during the Slaters' 3-2 OT loss Tuesday at Bangor Middle School. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) (Another photo below) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
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 
Bangor's Kirsten Nanstell (22) passes the ball during the Slaters' 4-0 win over Wilson that increased their seasonal record to 13-1. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Mandy Heard.
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. 
October 8Bingo - Bangor VFW. Doors 4:30. Bingo 6:45.
Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 Bangor Public Library - Open 10-4 Bangor Yard Waste - Dump in container at Bangor Park, 8-12. Slate Belt YMCA - Open 8:00am - 4:00pm Slate Belt Heritage Center - Open 12-3 CLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDARCan You Believe It?Twitter War Over Purse Color #TheDress
JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 6 (UPI) -- An online color controversy regarding the true hue of a Kate Spade purse has Twitter in a tizzy reminiscent of last year's "#TheDress" debacle. A photo of a Kate Spade purse posted to Twitter Thursday by user @Whyofcorso, aka Taylor Corso, sparked a flurry of debating tweets after another user identified the bag as white, and the owner responded by explaining that the purse is blue.
The similarity between the bag debate and #TheDress, an online controversy in September 2015 regarding whether a photo showed a white and gold dress or a black and blue dress, was not missed by Corso. "Oh god #thedress is happening with #mybag," Corso posted. Corso's explanation that the bag is "mystic blue," a light shade that appears even lighter in her photo, did little to dispel the arguments. The purse owner said the arguments had even started to mess with her head. "Shoot now it kind of looks white IRL. What have y'all done to me," she tweeted. Corso said she started a fundraising page for Type 1 diabetes research as a means of turning the controversy into something positive.
Seasonal...Every Home Should Be Tested for Radon
(NewsUSA) - Sponsored News - In American homes, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are common devices. But while homeowners may think that these monitors are sufficient for ensuring their families' wellness and safety, there is another gas that needs to be detected which is equally as important for health and wellness: radon.
Radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and the second leading cause for smokers, claiming the lives of approximately 21,000 Americans each year. That's more than five times the number of deaths attributed annually to carbon monoxide poisoning and house fires. Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas that enters buildings through cracks in floors and walls, construction joints, and gaps in foundations around pipes, wires or pumps. The good news is that the Corentium Home by Airthings makes it easy to detect and monitor radon. For most U.S. homeowners, radon testing is a faint memory associated with the sale or purchase of a home. But due to the fluctuating nature of radon based on location and time of year, a single radon test is insufficient and will not guarantee the health and safety of your family. Continuous monitoring is essential. In 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency and 11 partner organizations launched the National Radon Action Plan, aimed at reducing harmful radon levels in five million homes, apartments, schools and childcare centers nationwide, thus saving 3,200 lives annually by 2020. This effort is a step in the direction of creating radon-safe environments for Americans; however, all homeowners in the country can do something today to take control of their own air quality. "The Corentium Home by Airthings radon detector empowers homeowners to measure radon levels in their home on an ongoing basis, providing optimal visibility into the home's air quality," says Oyvind Birkenes, Airthings CEO. "Getting this important insight is as easy as inserting three AAA batteries into a monitor and placing it in a frequently used room, such as a family room, basement or bedroom." Due to radon's fluctuating nature, short-term measurements do not take into account spikes and lulls. Airthings recommends ongoing monitoring of your environment as levels are dynamic and change from month-to-month and season-to-season. If the long-term average is above the EPA's threshold of 4 pCi/L, a professional should be called in to mitigate. If levels fall between 2 pCi/L and 4 pCi/L, solutions as simple as increasing ventilation and air flow can help. Long term, sustained monitoring is the only real way to tell the true level of radon in the home. Want to know more about radon, its effects on wellness and how you can begin monitoring air quality in your home? Visit http://www.airthings.com/us for information. Health...Apple Industry Support Student Causes
(NewsUSA) - Sponsored News - An apple a day keeps the doctor away and also keeps school programs in shape via a fundraiser sponsored by the U.S. Apple Association. The "Buy an Apple, Help a Student" program from the nation's apple growers offers a simple formula for supporting students and encouraging healthy snacking.
Each time people share photos of themselves or someone they know enjoying an apple or apple product, such as applesauce, or a product from partner brand Marzetti, the U.S. apple industry will pledge a financial contribution to a selection of student projects at schools across the United States. The "snack, snap, tag, share" theme starts with a visit to Apples4Ed.com between now and November 12 to review the eligible projects and schools. Projects include school gardens, book clubs, new science equipment, and improved teacher resources. Supporting these causes takes four simple steps: Snack: Grab an apple, apple juice, applesauce, or Marzetti product. Snap: Take a picture of you or someone you know enjoying the snack. Tag: Find a school cause at Apples4Ed.com. Tag the photo with #Apples4Ed and the school's unique hashtag. Share: Vote for your favorite school cause by uploading photos to an Instagram or Twitter account. Those without a public account can upload photos through the Apples4Ed.com site. In addition, USApple will be offering weekly drawings in which participants can win prizes from USApple members and Marzetti, and can have an additional $100 in funds donated directly to the weekly winner's favorite school project. Apples4Ed.com offers facts about apples' health benefits plus a variety of apple recipes. "There's always been a deep connection between apples and education, and with Apples4Ed we bring it to life by pairing the health benefits of eating apples with supporting students and schools nationwide," says Wendy Brannen, USApple's director of consumer health and public relations. "We encourage everyone to visit Apples4Ed.com, check out these meaningful student causes, and vote for the schools nearest them or the program they feel matters the most," she says. "During last year's inaugural program, we received more than 20,000 votes," she adds. The U.S. Apple Association is the national trade association for the apple industry. Visit USApple.org for more information.
October 8Dansbury 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. 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. Lukie's Fall FestivalThe 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. 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 October 9Anniversary DayThe 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. 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. October 10Trip to Light and SoundThe 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 13Dinner 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. East Bangor Haunted School House The East Bangor Haunted School House will be open October 7-29. Friday and Saturday 7-11. Cost is $10 per person.
Not recommended under age of 10. East Bangor Vol Fire Co , 30 East Central Ave, East Bangor . October 15Support 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* Outdoor Craft and Flea MarketAn 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 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!!!!! 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 16Boomer'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. October 17Foster/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 & BeansOctober 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 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 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 October 18Bangor 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 October 20Bangor 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 21Indoor Apple Festival An indoor Apple Festival will be held Friday, October 21, 4 pm-7 pm at Hope United Church of Christ, 2nd Street, Wind Gap PA. Enjoy food and a cake walk.
October 24TGAI Fall ClassesOCTOBER 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. |
 
 
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. 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 
Pen Argyl - October 2016
MTD: 0.25 YTD: 37.03 Normal: 4.33
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 |
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.
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.
November 5
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 tjory2@aol.com with any questions!ll be held Friday, October 21, 4 pm-7 pm at Hope United Church of Christ, 2nd Street, Wind Gap PA. Enjoy food and a cake walk.
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 tjory2@aol.com with any questions!ll be held Friday, October 21, 4 pm-7 pm at Hope United Church of Christ, 2nd Street, Wind Gap PA. Enjoy food and a cake walk.
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.