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SLATE BELT WEATHER SEPTEMBER 30
TODAY - Showers likely, mainly between 8am and 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 57. Northeast wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
TONIGHT - A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
TONIGHT - A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Bangor Field Hockey Senior Day......

The Bangor Field Hockey team celebrated Senior Day after the Slaters' 4-0 shut out of Saucon Valley Valley raising their overall record to 11-1. (L-R) Head Coach Lisa Kienzle, Jaiden Capozzolo, Emily Short, Cheyenne Ott, Kirsten Nansteel, Emmalie Lentine, and Assistant Coaches Kathryn Giovannini and Jessica Barrett. PHOTO GALLERY (New Photo Tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Mandy Heard
Annual Families First 5K Saturday

Families First is celebrating its 14th Anniversary serving residents in the Pen Argyl Area School District. Come join them for their 13th Annual 5-K Race & one Mile Fun Walk on Saturday, October 1, 2016, rain or shine. Registration for the race/walk will begin at the Wind Gap Borough Park at 7:45 a.m. with the race starting at 9:00 a.m.
This fundraising event is for the entire family, which includes a bake sale and Community Agencies information and raffles. All proceeds are used to support all of the FREE programs and activities provided by Families First. “PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE” In the Pen Argyl Area School District.
Pre-registration is open at a fee of $20.00 per person or $40.00 for a family of three or more to encourage family participation. There is a special discount registration for students only $15.00. The Largest Youth Group/Team/Organization pre-registered for the 5-K Race or Walk will receive a Pizza Party. Entry includes a quality T-shirt for the first 100 registered, bagels, water, entertainment, door prizes, and the opportunity to support a worthwhile cause. Awards will be given for the fastest overall male and female and top three finishers in each age category. The one-mile fun walk is non-competitive.
To register, contact Race Chairperson Phil Giaquinto at 610-746-4436 or via email to giaquinto.phil@penargylsd.org.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available at all levels from $100.00 to $1,000.00. Partial Sponsors List as of this date: Premier Sponsors: Luke William Hahn Foundation, Thrivent Financial; Corporate Sponsors: Wind Gap Chevrolet-Buick; Logo Sponsors: Methodist Services; Name Sponsors: ESSA Bank & Trust, Follett LLC., God’s Love Nursery School, Huth Insurance, Lucy Flinn-State Farm Agent, Reimer Brothers Inc., Sabatino Insurance Agency,
All levels of sponsorship includes: publicity, listing of corporate logo on the event T-Shirts, and the opportunity to present informational material at the Race. For sponsorship information, contact the Families First Director, Frank Jones at 610-863-3688 or via email to jones.frank@penargylsd.org.
Families First provides services, programs, resources in an environment in which families members are assisted toward a better quality of life. In addition to connecting families with other community services, Families First provides mentoring, advocacy, parenting information, employment assistance, housing resources and health insurance assistance.
For more information about Families First checkout our website www.familiesfirstpenargyl.org and Like us Facebook.
This fundraising event is for the entire family, which includes a bake sale and Community Agencies information and raffles. All proceeds are used to support all of the FREE programs and activities provided by Families First. “PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE” In the Pen Argyl Area School District.
Pre-registration is open at a fee of $20.00 per person or $40.00 for a family of three or more to encourage family participation. There is a special discount registration for students only $15.00. The Largest Youth Group/Team/Organization pre-registered for the 5-K Race or Walk will receive a Pizza Party. Entry includes a quality T-shirt for the first 100 registered, bagels, water, entertainment, door prizes, and the opportunity to support a worthwhile cause. Awards will be given for the fastest overall male and female and top three finishers in each age category. The one-mile fun walk is non-competitive.
To register, contact Race Chairperson Phil Giaquinto at 610-746-4436 or via email to giaquinto.phil@penargylsd.org.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available at all levels from $100.00 to $1,000.00. Partial Sponsors List as of this date: Premier Sponsors: Luke William Hahn Foundation, Thrivent Financial; Corporate Sponsors: Wind Gap Chevrolet-Buick; Logo Sponsors: Methodist Services; Name Sponsors: ESSA Bank & Trust, Follett LLC., God’s Love Nursery School, Huth Insurance, Lucy Flinn-State Farm Agent, Reimer Brothers Inc., Sabatino Insurance Agency,
All levels of sponsorship includes: publicity, listing of corporate logo on the event T-Shirts, and the opportunity to present informational material at the Race. For sponsorship information, contact the Families First Director, Frank Jones at 610-863-3688 or via email to jones.frank@penargylsd.org.
Families First provides services, programs, resources in an environment in which families members are assisted toward a better quality of life. In addition to connecting families with other community services, Families First provides mentoring, advocacy, parenting information, employment assistance, housing resources and health insurance assistance.
For more information about Families First checkout our website www.familiesfirstpenargyl.org and Like us Facebook.
Bangor Slater Band Festival.........
Bangor (Top) and Pen Argyl (below) put on an excellent show Wednesday night during the Bangor Band Festival at Paul Farnan Field despite some intermittent sprinkles of rain, PHOTO GALLERY (New photos tomorrow) Sbtt Photos Larry Cory.
Bangor Womens Club Bake Sale
The Bangor Womens Club (GFWC) will hold a bake sale at Capitol Ace Hardware on Fri Sep 30 & Sat Oct 1 from 10 am to 4 pm.
Please stop by for yummy homemade items. This fund raiser is used to support the Bangor Public Library and our annual scholarship program for local high school seniors.
Please stop by for yummy homemade items. This fund raiser is used to support the Bangor Public Library and our annual scholarship program for local high school seniors.

Bangor's Emily Short and Lauren Haffling work together to stop Southern Lehigh during the Slaters' 3-2 overtime win versus Southern Lehigh. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Bus Trip to Koziar's Christmas Village
Join the Christmas Bus Trip to the Magical Koziars' Christmas Village Saturday, December 3, 2016 Leaving 3:15 PM from Hope UCC, Wind Gap.
The Christmas Village is among a dazzling valley set aglow with more than one million Christmas lights adorning buildings, gift barns, and landscape. A reflective lake adds to the stunning beauty.
You will have 2 hours to enjoy an unguided tour so that you can walk at your own pace. The walkways are lighted and are wheel chair accessible. There are various buildings filled with trim the tree ideas, indoor and outdoor Christmas displays and souvenirs. Enjoy freshly baked cookies and other treats in the country kitchen and browse in Santa's Toy Shoppe for unique gifts, ornaments, toys and souvenirs. See the unique handmade train platform and follow the many trains through the tunnels, across the trestles, and around the miniature town located in the large Refreshment Barn.
Visit with Santa have your photo taken!
Afterwards enjoy a scrumptious Family style dinner at the Historic Haag’s Hotel.
Dinner will include Country Ham, Roasted Chicken, and Roast Beef. With sides of Potato Filling, gravy, green beans, pot pie, corn, pepper cabbage, red beets, homemade apple sauce ,rolls and butter. Followed by dessert of homemade sugar cookies, apple butter, cottage cheese, tapioca pudding, apple tart, cherry or shoo-fly pie. (menu may vary)
Package Cost: (Bus, Koziar’s Admission, & Dinner Included) Under 3 is FREE Age 3 to 6 is $28, Age 7 to 12 is $35, Age 13 & Above is $45.
You will be traveling by school bus. It will take approximately one and one-half from Hope UCC to reach the Christmas Village. Afterwards it will take approximately 20 minutes to arrive at Haag’s hotel.
Please dress appropriately for the weather as there is inside and outside displays at Koziar’s.
Please sign up on board no later than October 16th. All money will be due October 16th. Please make check to Hope UCC, and in memo put Koziar’s. No refunds after October 16th, unless your ticket is resold. If there are any questions please call Jen at 908-727-0090 or email at hopeucc@hotmail.com.
The Christmas Village is among a dazzling valley set aglow with more than one million Christmas lights adorning buildings, gift barns, and landscape. A reflective lake adds to the stunning beauty.
You will have 2 hours to enjoy an unguided tour so that you can walk at your own pace. The walkways are lighted and are wheel chair accessible. There are various buildings filled with trim the tree ideas, indoor and outdoor Christmas displays and souvenirs. Enjoy freshly baked cookies and other treats in the country kitchen and browse in Santa's Toy Shoppe for unique gifts, ornaments, toys and souvenirs. See the unique handmade train platform and follow the many trains through the tunnels, across the trestles, and around the miniature town located in the large Refreshment Barn.
Visit with Santa have your photo taken!
Afterwards enjoy a scrumptious Family style dinner at the Historic Haag’s Hotel.
Dinner will include Country Ham, Roasted Chicken, and Roast Beef. With sides of Potato Filling, gravy, green beans, pot pie, corn, pepper cabbage, red beets, homemade apple sauce ,rolls and butter. Followed by dessert of homemade sugar cookies, apple butter, cottage cheese, tapioca pudding, apple tart, cherry or shoo-fly pie. (menu may vary)
Package Cost: (Bus, Koziar’s Admission, & Dinner Included) Under 3 is FREE Age 3 to 6 is $28, Age 7 to 12 is $35, Age 13 & Above is $45.
You will be traveling by school bus. It will take approximately one and one-half from Hope UCC to reach the Christmas Village. Afterwards it will take approximately 20 minutes to arrive at Haag’s hotel.
Please dress appropriately for the weather as there is inside and outside displays at Koziar’s.
Please sign up on board no later than October 16th. All money will be due October 16th. Please make check to Hope UCC, and in memo put Koziar’s. No refunds after October 16th, unless your ticket is resold. If there are any questions please call Jen at 908-727-0090 or email at hopeucc@hotmail.com.

Bangor's Caleb Koresh (9) gets his foot on the ball during the Slaters' 2-0 loss to Southern Lehigh at Bangor Memorial Park Wednesday night.. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
At Bloom

Friday September 30th 6:00pm-8:30pm: Dragonfly Dream
Saturday October 1: Owl
Fall Festival Fundraiser: Supporting Bloom Bangor: A two year recovery program for women, 2:00PM-6:00PM October 9, 2016. Drawings and Prizes at 5:00PM, 389 W. Factoryville Rd Bangor PA 18013. Chili cook off *Bake Sale *Basket Raffle *Silent Art Auction *Food and beverages *Live Entertainment *Kid's Crafts *Face Painting *Games *Fun Prizes
For more information go to bloombangor.org or contact Bloom Creative Studio: 610-588-4775
Saturday October 1: Owl
Fall Festival Fundraiser: Supporting Bloom Bangor: A two year recovery program for women, 2:00PM-6:00PM October 9, 2016. Drawings and Prizes at 5:00PM, 389 W. Factoryville Rd Bangor PA 18013. Chili cook off *Bake Sale *Basket Raffle *Silent Art Auction *Food and beverages *Live Entertainment *Kid's Crafts *Face Painting *Games *Fun Prizes
For more information go to bloombangor.org or contact Bloom Creative Studio: 610-588-4775
Pen Argyl Trick or Treat
The Borough of Pen Argyl will be holding Trick or Treat Sunday, October 30, 2016 from 3 P.M. to 5 P.M.

Pen Argyl's Amanda Larson and Meghan Walsh give and go during the Knights' 2-0 win over Salisbury. Pen Argyl's record now stands at 6-3 in Colonial League play and fourth place overall in the race for a berth in post season play. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley
Spaghetti Dinner at St. John Lutheran
St John Lutheran Church, Pen Argyl, Pa is holding an all you can eat spaghetti dinner October 1, 2016, 12:00-5:00. Tickets are 9$-adults, $5-youth, under 5 free. Call 610-863-4332 for tickets or purchase at the door.
St John Lutheran Church, Pen Argyl, Pa is holding an all you can eat spaghetti dinner October 1, 2016, 12:00-5:00. Tickets are 9$-adults, $5-youth, under 5 free. Call 610-863-4332 for tickets or purchase at the door.
East Bangor Basket Bingo
Basket Bingo will be held at the East Bangor Vol. Fire Co. Sept. 30th. Doors open at 6. Bingo Starts at 7 Tickets are $20. Call Brianna today to hold your tickets 610-588-5996
Pen Argyl's Josh Elbeck tries to gain possession of the ball during the Knights' game with Northwestern Monday. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) (New photo below) Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkely Photography
Fall Apple Festival is Coming
On Saturday October 1, 2016 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, Faith United Presbyterian Church will hold its 22th annual Apple Festival. So to celebrate this year’s festival the menu will again include all those old time favorites such as Turkey and Beef barbecue, along with our popular macaroni & cheese dish. Join Faith Church on Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 4pm to 7pm and enjoy the first fruits of the harvest season made into some of the finest apple desserts.
Additional information and directions to the Festival is available on Faith church’s website. www.faithunited.
Additional information and directions to the Festival is available on Faith church’s website. www.faithunited.
Emrick to Host Senior Fair
State Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) invites residents of the 137th Legislative District to his annual Senior Fair, which will be held Friday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Forks Township Community Center, 500 Zucksville Road, Easton.
“My staff and I look forward to this event each year as a chance to spend time with many of our neighbors and friends from around the district,” said Emrick. “More than 70 local businesses and state agencies will be on hand to showcase the services that are available to senior citizens, their families and caregivers.”
Free flu shots will be provided by Lehigh Valley Health Network for anyone 18 years of age and older. Admission is free, light refreshments will be served and door prizes will also be awarded.
Plenty of parking is available around Forks Municipal Park, and Easton Coach will offer on-site shuttle service from any point on the parking lot to the front door of the center.
Questions about this or any legislative issue should be directed to Emrick’s Nazareth district office at (610) 746-5090 or his Mt. Bethel office at (570) 897-0401
“My staff and I look forward to this event each year as a chance to spend time with many of our neighbors and friends from around the district,” said Emrick. “More than 70 local businesses and state agencies will be on hand to showcase the services that are available to senior citizens, their families and caregivers.”
Free flu shots will be provided by Lehigh Valley Health Network for anyone 18 years of age and older. Admission is free, light refreshments will be served and door prizes will also be awarded.
Plenty of parking is available around Forks Municipal Park, and Easton Coach will offer on-site shuttle service from any point on the parking lot to the front door of the center.
Questions about this or any legislative issue should be directed to Emrick’s Nazareth district office at (610) 746-5090 or his Mt. Bethel office at (570) 897-0401

Pen Argyl defends its goal during the Knights' game with Northwestern Monday. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkely Photography
Oktoberfest at Arndt’s Lutheran Church
On Sat, Oct 1st. there will be an Oktoberfest at Arndt’s Lutheran Church on 1851 Arndt Road, Easton, PA, 18040, from 9 am to 2pm. There will be an outdoor market, free music, PA Dutch foods, including apple dumplings and a car show with VWs and classic cars. for more information call 610 252 2338. This is a fund raiser for the Open Arms Senior Connections program.
Safety Saturday at the Heritage Center
The Bangor Fire Department, Slate Belt Heritage Center and Slate Belt Area Fire Departments will hold “Safety Saturday” on Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 12 -3 (rain date, Oct. 8) at the Slate Belt Heritage Center, 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, PA. The event is being held to kickoff “Fire Prevention Month”. Learn about fire safety, play games and take a tour of the Heritage Center. Kids will have the opportunity to see the Pen Argyl Fire Dept. “House Fire Simulator” and East Bangor’s “Brush Truck and ATV”. All proceeds from the event will benefit the restoration and preservation of the antique 1922 American LaFrance Brockway Fire Truck which will be on display along with the fireman’s exhibit. For additional information contact: Jason Huggan @ 610-588-7160
The Bangor Fire Department, Slate Belt Heritage Center and Slate Belt Area Fire Departments will hold “Safety Saturday” on Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 12 -3 (rain date, Oct. 8) at the Slate Belt Heritage Center, 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, PA. The event is being held to kickoff “Fire Prevention Month”. Learn about fire safety, play games and take a tour of the Heritage Center. Kids will have the opportunity to see the Pen Argyl Fire Dept. “House Fire Simulator” and East Bangor’s “Brush Truck and ATV”. All proceeds from the event will benefit the restoration and preservation of the antique 1922 American LaFrance Brockway Fire Truck which will be on display along with the fireman’s exhibit. For additional information contact: Jason Huggan @ 610-588-7160
September 30
Friday September 30
Connections for Women - Hopesprings, Market St., Bangor 10am - 1pm.
Bingo - Wind Gap Fire Co., 6:45.
Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12
Bangor Public Library - Open 1-5
Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show
Knitters of the Round Table - Blue Mt. Comm. Library, 10:30am. 610-863-3029
Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm
Free Family Night Out - Community Presbyterian Church of Mt. Bethel. 6-8pm
Connections for Women - Hopesprings, Market St., Bangor 10am - 1pm.
Bingo - Wind Gap Fire Co., 6:45.
Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12
Bangor Public Library - Open 1-5
Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show
Knitters of the Round Table - Blue Mt. Comm. Library, 10:30am. 610-863-3029
Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm
Free Family Night Out - Community Presbyterian Church of Mt. Bethel. 6-8pm
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Can You Believe It?
New Zealand Man Wins $1 Million
Lottery After Being Skipped in Line

TAURANGA, New Zealand, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- A New Zealand man won a $1 million lottery prize after being skipped in line by another customer while purchasing his ticket. The winning ticket was purchased by a man, who chose to remain anonymous, at a Pak N Save Papamoa convenience store, according to a New Zealand Lottery press release.
"I was waiting in line at the Lotto shop and another customer nipped in front of me," the winner said in a statement, according to the New Zealand Herald. "I wasn't in any hurry, so I just let them go ahead and didn't say anything. I guess good karma pays off -- if that hadn't happened, they might have had the winning ticket not me."
The man showed his calm and patient nature after he purchased the ticket, as he waited several days before checking if he was a winner.
"I had a bit of time before work, so jumped online and checked the numbers on MyLotto -- it didn't take long for me to realize that I had all the numbers," he said. "My mind went blank and I wasn't thinking properly, so I just put the ticket away and went to work as usual."
The winner and his wife eventually claimed the prize at the local lottery office and plan to use the winnings to purchase a house.
"We're not too sure what else we'll do just yet. But whatever we end up deciding, we know the win will make a massive difference to our family -- we're just absolutely thrilled," he said.
"I was waiting in line at the Lotto shop and another customer nipped in front of me," the winner said in a statement, according to the New Zealand Herald. "I wasn't in any hurry, so I just let them go ahead and didn't say anything. I guess good karma pays off -- if that hadn't happened, they might have had the winning ticket not me."
The man showed his calm and patient nature after he purchased the ticket, as he waited several days before checking if he was a winner.
"I had a bit of time before work, so jumped online and checked the numbers on MyLotto -- it didn't take long for me to realize that I had all the numbers," he said. "My mind went blank and I wasn't thinking properly, so I just put the ticket away and went to work as usual."
The winner and his wife eventually claimed the prize at the local lottery office and plan to use the winnings to purchase a house.
"We're not too sure what else we'll do just yet. But whatever we end up deciding, we know the win will make a massive difference to our family -- we're just absolutely thrilled," he said.
September 30, 1938 - British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain returned to England declaring there would be "peace in our time," after signing the Munich Pact with Adolf Hitler.
September 30, 1949 - The Berlin Airlift concluded after 277,264 flights carrying over 2 million tons of supplies to the people of West Berlin, who were blockaded by the Soviets. September 30, 1955 - Actor James Dean was killed in a car crash in California at age 24. September 30, 1966 - Nazi war criminals Albert Speer and Baldur von Schirach were released from Spandau prison after serving 20 years. |
Health...
Move Over Mosquitoes: Tick Prevention Grabs Attention in Fall and Winter

(BPT) - Zika-carrying mosquitoes had their moment this year as the nation's top headline-grabbing pests, but the arrival of cooler weather means the resurgence of another disease-carrying insect. Ticks transmit a number of diseases, including Lyme disease, that affect people and pets. And while cold weather may kill off mosquitoes, ticks remain a year-round threat.
The ticks which spread Lyme disease - adult black-legged or deer ticks - are most active during fall and winter, according to the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), which predicts 2016 will be a banner year for ticks. Annually, about 300,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme Disease, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate.
Multiple diseases, multiple risks
The CDC lists 15 different diseases transmitted by ticks, including Lyme, anaplasmosis, two types of rickettsiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tick-borne relapsing fever (TBRF). These diseases can vary greatly in severity and duration; some can be debilitating and even fatal.
Ticks thrive virtually everywhere in the country, with different species preferring different locales. While ticks are commonly found in heavily wooded areas, they also thrive in domestic settings such as gardens, landscape plantings and backyard grasses. In fact, experts estimate that the majority of people who contract tick-borne diseases came in contact with the tick that made them ill right in their own backyards.
Tick prevention starts with deer
Ticks hang out on shrubs, trees and in grass waiting for a host to pass by. Hitching a ride on suburban deer and other animals, including pets, is one of their main means of transportation. Cooler weather means deer are more likely to come closer to homes looking for mates, or to dine on suburban landscapes as wild food sources dwindle.
Ticks may travel to your backyard riding on the deer that's dining on your landscaping, only to stay behind when the deer moves on. Once they're in your environment, it's just a waiting game for the tick to find a host; a person, dog or cat passing by.
While you may know the need to inspect humans for ticks after spending time outdoors, it can be harder to detect their presence when they're hidden in pet fur. Both dogs and cats can pick up ticks that they bring into your home, where the tick may transfer to a human or stick with the pet and make it sick.
The CDC recommends homeowners discourage deer away from residences in order to help minimize potential exposure to ticks.
"Tick populations do not decrease substantially unless deer are eradicated or severely reduced," the CDC says.
Deterring deer
You can discourage deer from entering your environment in a number of ways, from long-term measures like planting vegetation deer don't like, to sure-fire but challenging tactics like building a tall fence. However, these tactics have their limitations. With cold weather approaching, you don't have time to install new plantings and deer will eat just about anything available in cold weather. Plus, many communities restrict the height of fences and deer have been known to easily jump over fences as high as 10 feet.
One of the easiest, most effective and practical ways to deter deer is through the use of a topical foliar spray like Bobbex Deer Repellent. The spray can be applied year-round; it uses taste and scent-aversion ingredients to deter deer from grazing on foliage, shrubs and trees. During spring and summer months, gardeners rely on Bobbex to protect their gardens from deer damage. It's also effective in winter to not only protect plants, but also people and pets - by keeping tick-carrying deer away from homes.
It's safe for use around children and pets because the product is all natural. It works in fall and winter as well as during warm weather, and won't wash off under rain or snow. In testing by the Connecticut Department of Forestry and Horticulture, Bobbex was found to be 93 percent effective in deterring deer when compared to like repellents, and second only to a physical fence. Learn more at www.bobbex.com.
Human and companion animal health experts agree: keeping deer away from your home is essential for reducing exposure to disease-bearing ticks. What's more, experts warn, don't rely on the weather for help.
Although drought in many areas of the country could affect tick populations, the nymphs responsible for most of the biting ticks have gone into hiding and missed the worst part of the drought. They'll re-emerge as adults in October, according to an ABC News report.
"(Ticks) have seen lots of changes and are ecologically very successful," Sam Telford, a professor of infectious diseases at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts told ABC. "One or two years of severe weather may depress their numbers, but remember ... the successful feeding of one female tick on a deer translates to 2,000 eggs. It does not take much to reset the clock, as it were, if there was significant mortality for a few years."
The ticks which spread Lyme disease - adult black-legged or deer ticks - are most active during fall and winter, according to the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), which predicts 2016 will be a banner year for ticks. Annually, about 300,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme Disease, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate.
Multiple diseases, multiple risks
The CDC lists 15 different diseases transmitted by ticks, including Lyme, anaplasmosis, two types of rickettsiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tick-borne relapsing fever (TBRF). These diseases can vary greatly in severity and duration; some can be debilitating and even fatal.
Ticks thrive virtually everywhere in the country, with different species preferring different locales. While ticks are commonly found in heavily wooded areas, they also thrive in domestic settings such as gardens, landscape plantings and backyard grasses. In fact, experts estimate that the majority of people who contract tick-borne diseases came in contact with the tick that made them ill right in their own backyards.
Tick prevention starts with deer
Ticks hang out on shrubs, trees and in grass waiting for a host to pass by. Hitching a ride on suburban deer and other animals, including pets, is one of their main means of transportation. Cooler weather means deer are more likely to come closer to homes looking for mates, or to dine on suburban landscapes as wild food sources dwindle.
Ticks may travel to your backyard riding on the deer that's dining on your landscaping, only to stay behind when the deer moves on. Once they're in your environment, it's just a waiting game for the tick to find a host; a person, dog or cat passing by.
While you may know the need to inspect humans for ticks after spending time outdoors, it can be harder to detect their presence when they're hidden in pet fur. Both dogs and cats can pick up ticks that they bring into your home, where the tick may transfer to a human or stick with the pet and make it sick.
The CDC recommends homeowners discourage deer away from residences in order to help minimize potential exposure to ticks.
"Tick populations do not decrease substantially unless deer are eradicated or severely reduced," the CDC says.
Deterring deer
You can discourage deer from entering your environment in a number of ways, from long-term measures like planting vegetation deer don't like, to sure-fire but challenging tactics like building a tall fence. However, these tactics have their limitations. With cold weather approaching, you don't have time to install new plantings and deer will eat just about anything available in cold weather. Plus, many communities restrict the height of fences and deer have been known to easily jump over fences as high as 10 feet.
One of the easiest, most effective and practical ways to deter deer is through the use of a topical foliar spray like Bobbex Deer Repellent. The spray can be applied year-round; it uses taste and scent-aversion ingredients to deter deer from grazing on foliage, shrubs and trees. During spring and summer months, gardeners rely on Bobbex to protect their gardens from deer damage. It's also effective in winter to not only protect plants, but also people and pets - by keeping tick-carrying deer away from homes.
It's safe for use around children and pets because the product is all natural. It works in fall and winter as well as during warm weather, and won't wash off under rain or snow. In testing by the Connecticut Department of Forestry and Horticulture, Bobbex was found to be 93 percent effective in deterring deer when compared to like repellents, and second only to a physical fence. Learn more at www.bobbex.com.
Human and companion animal health experts agree: keeping deer away from your home is essential for reducing exposure to disease-bearing ticks. What's more, experts warn, don't rely on the weather for help.
Although drought in many areas of the country could affect tick populations, the nymphs responsible for most of the biting ticks have gone into hiding and missed the worst part of the drought. They'll re-emerge as adults in October, according to an ABC News report.
"(Ticks) have seen lots of changes and are ecologically very successful," Sam Telford, a professor of infectious diseases at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts told ABC. "One or two years of severe weather may depress their numbers, but remember ... the successful feeding of one female tick on a deer translates to 2,000 eggs. It does not take much to reset the clock, as it were, if there was significant mortality for a few years."
Holidays...
Smart Ways to Create Calm as You Rush From Holiday to Holiday

(BPT) - Less than a month separates Halloween from Thanksgiving. And, this year, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are all within a day of each other, and the two multi-day holidays both end on New Year's Day. With end-of-year celebrations coming one after another, transitioning from holiday to holiday can ratchet up your stress level.
If you really want to enjoy the holiday season to the fullest, it's important to find ways to create calm in the chaos of party preparations, gift shopping, meal planning and other forms of busyness. Here are some tips to remain calm and in control as you move through the hectic pace of the holidays:
Have a plan
The holidays are busy and stressful enough without adding uncertainty and last-minute challenges into the mix. Plan ahead for holiday celebrations so that you know well in advance what you'll need to make a memorable gathering. The further ahead you plan, the more time you'll have for preparation, so go ahead and create your Thanksgiving menu while you're sneaking treats from the kids' Halloween stash. Start your Christmas shopping list at the same time.
Establishing a budget can also help ensure you stay calm during the holidays. Overspending is one of the most stress-causing experiences of the season. Planning how much you'll spend for gifts, decorations and entertainment can help remove the stress of watching the bills pile up.
Relieve stress with renting
The amount of clutter you need in your home always seems to increase with the holidays - from Halloween costumes and decorations, to dishes and silverware for meals. Trying to gather everything in time can be stressful, and figuring out where to store it all after the holidays are over can be even more frustrating. Renting holiday-related items can be a hassle-free way to get what you need without the expense of buying, the logistical challenges of borrowing and the headache of storing stuff after the holidays. Local rental stores carry everything you need to move quickly and calmly from holiday to holiday.
You can rent Halloween costumes; chafing dishes, silverware, dishes and linens for a big Thanksgiving meal; and decor for Christmas and New Year's. You can find tables and chairs, lighting, centerpieces and even portable dance floors for New Year's parties. Visit www.rentalHQ.com to find an American Rental Association member store in your area, and remember to reserve items early as the holidays are a busy time for rental stores as well.
Repurpose recipes
Your guest list probably changes from celebration to celebration. The big Halloween party might include friends from the neighborhood or co-workers; Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are for spending time with family; and your annual New Year's Eve party involves practically everyone you know. Trying to make different dishes and entirely unique menus for every one of those holiday celebrations could drive you crazy.
Try repurposing recipes and reusing dishes that are easy to make, impressive to eat and work for you and your budget. For example, the punch you made for Halloween could also be great for New Year's, especially with a grownup flare. The pumpkin cheesecake that was the perfect ending to your Thanksgiving menu can be just as delicious for New Year's. Since each event will probably have a different guest list, it won't look like you're repeating yourself.
Soothe your senses
Gaudy store displays, flashing holiday lights, blaring TV and radio commercials - the sights and sounds of the season can sometimes get to be too much. Soothing your senses can help create calm amid the chaos. While it may not be possible to completely unplug from the sensory overload the holidays can become, certain tactics can help relax you.
Try using aromatherapy at home and even in the office to create a scented oasis of serenity. Scented candles, potpourri or room spray in popular holiday aromas like pine, cinnamon, peppermint and vanilla can subliminally create calm. Music is also one of the most enjoyable aspects of the holiday season. If you love holiday music, playing it in the background while you tackle chores like meal prep or gift wrapping can help relax you and put you in a festive mood. Or, if you're feeling overloaded with holiday music, put on something else that you find soothing - classical music, jazz or hip hop. Whatever works for you is the right background music to help you enjoy the season!
If you really want to enjoy the holiday season to the fullest, it's important to find ways to create calm in the chaos of party preparations, gift shopping, meal planning and other forms of busyness. Here are some tips to remain calm and in control as you move through the hectic pace of the holidays:
Have a plan
The holidays are busy and stressful enough without adding uncertainty and last-minute challenges into the mix. Plan ahead for holiday celebrations so that you know well in advance what you'll need to make a memorable gathering. The further ahead you plan, the more time you'll have for preparation, so go ahead and create your Thanksgiving menu while you're sneaking treats from the kids' Halloween stash. Start your Christmas shopping list at the same time.
Establishing a budget can also help ensure you stay calm during the holidays. Overspending is one of the most stress-causing experiences of the season. Planning how much you'll spend for gifts, decorations and entertainment can help remove the stress of watching the bills pile up.
Relieve stress with renting
The amount of clutter you need in your home always seems to increase with the holidays - from Halloween costumes and decorations, to dishes and silverware for meals. Trying to gather everything in time can be stressful, and figuring out where to store it all after the holidays are over can be even more frustrating. Renting holiday-related items can be a hassle-free way to get what you need without the expense of buying, the logistical challenges of borrowing and the headache of storing stuff after the holidays. Local rental stores carry everything you need to move quickly and calmly from holiday to holiday.
You can rent Halloween costumes; chafing dishes, silverware, dishes and linens for a big Thanksgiving meal; and decor for Christmas and New Year's. You can find tables and chairs, lighting, centerpieces and even portable dance floors for New Year's parties. Visit www.rentalHQ.com to find an American Rental Association member store in your area, and remember to reserve items early as the holidays are a busy time for rental stores as well.
Repurpose recipes
Your guest list probably changes from celebration to celebration. The big Halloween party might include friends from the neighborhood or co-workers; Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are for spending time with family; and your annual New Year's Eve party involves practically everyone you know. Trying to make different dishes and entirely unique menus for every one of those holiday celebrations could drive you crazy.
Try repurposing recipes and reusing dishes that are easy to make, impressive to eat and work for you and your budget. For example, the punch you made for Halloween could also be great for New Year's, especially with a grownup flare. The pumpkin cheesecake that was the perfect ending to your Thanksgiving menu can be just as delicious for New Year's. Since each event will probably have a different guest list, it won't look like you're repeating yourself.
Soothe your senses
Gaudy store displays, flashing holiday lights, blaring TV and radio commercials - the sights and sounds of the season can sometimes get to be too much. Soothing your senses can help create calm amid the chaos. While it may not be possible to completely unplug from the sensory overload the holidays can become, certain tactics can help relax you.
Try using aromatherapy at home and even in the office to create a scented oasis of serenity. Scented candles, potpourri or room spray in popular holiday aromas like pine, cinnamon, peppermint and vanilla can subliminally create calm. Music is also one of the most enjoyable aspects of the holiday season. If you love holiday music, playing it in the background while you tackle chores like meal prep or gift wrapping can help relax you and put you in a festive mood. Or, if you're feeling overloaded with holiday music, put on something else that you find soothing - classical music, jazz or hip hop. Whatever works for you is the right background music to help you enjoy the season!
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 Slater Marching
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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. East Bangor UMCC Collecting Items
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church's Women's Group will be taking up a collection of new pajamas and underwear of all sizes for women and children. This donation will be given to "Turning Point". Also being collected is new towels. Please bring these items to their meeting on Wed., Sept. 14th at 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more info., call 610-588-4453 or visit ebumc.org Fishing Rods and
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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
September 30
East Bangor Basket Bingo
Basket Bingo will be held at the East Bangor Vol. Fire Co. Sept. 30th. Doors open at 6. Bingo Starts at 7 Tickets are $20. Call Brianna today to hold your tickets 610-588-5996
Emrick to Host Senior Fair
State Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) invites residents of the 137th Legislative District to his annual Senior Fair, which will be held Friday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Forks Township Community Center, 500 Zucksville Road, Easton.
“My staff and I look forward to this event each year as a chance to spend time with many of our neighbors and friends from around the district,” said Emrick. “More than 70 local businesses and state agencies will be on hand to showcase the services that are available to senior citizens, their families and caregivers.”
Free flu shots will be provided by Lehigh Valley Health Network for anyone 18 years of age and older. Admission is free, light refreshments will be served and door prizes will also be awarded.
Plenty of parking is available around Forks Municipal Park, and Easton Coach will offer on-site shuttle service from any point on the parking lot to the front door of the center.
Questions about this or any legislative issue should be directed to Emrick’s Nazareth district office at (610) 746-5090 or his Mt. Bethel office at (570) 897-0401
“My staff and I look forward to this event each year as a chance to spend time with many of our neighbors and friends from around the district,” said Emrick. “More than 70 local businesses and state agencies will be on hand to showcase the services that are available to senior citizens, their families and caregivers.”
Free flu shots will be provided by Lehigh Valley Health Network for anyone 18 years of age and older. Admission is free, light refreshments will be served and door prizes will also be awarded.
Plenty of parking is available around Forks Municipal Park, and Easton Coach will offer on-site shuttle service from any point on the parking lot to the front door of the center.
Questions about this or any legislative issue should be directed to Emrick’s Nazareth district office at (610) 746-5090 or his Mt. Bethel office at (570) 897-0401
Bangor Womens Club Bake Sale
The Bangor Womens Club (GFWC) will hold a bake sale at Capitol Ace Hardware on Fri Sep 30 & Sat Oct 1 from 10 am to 4 pm.
Please stop by for yummy homemade items. This fund raiser is used to support the Bangor Public Library and our annual scholarship program for local high school seniors.
Please stop by for yummy homemade items. This fund raiser is used to support the Bangor Public Library and our annual scholarship program for local high school seniors.
October 1
Oktoberfest at Arndt’s Lutheran Church
On Sat, Oct 1st. there will be an Oktoberfest at Arndt’s Lutheran Church on 1851 Arndt Road, Easton, PA, 18040, from 9 am to 2pm. There will be an outdoor market, free music, PA Dutch foods, including apple dumplings and a car show with VWs and classic cars. for more information call 610 252 2338. This is a fund raiser for the Open Arms Senior Connections program.
Safety Saturday at the Heritage Center
The Bangor Fire Department, Slate Belt Heritage Center and Slate Belt Area Fire Departments will hold “Safety Saturday” on Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 12 -3 (rain date, Oct. 8) at the Slate Belt Heritage Center, 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, PA. The event is being held to kickoff “Fire Prevention Month”. Learn about fire safety, play games and take a tour of the Heritage Center. Kids will have the opportunity to see the Pen Argyl Fire Dept. “House Fire Simulator” and East Bangor’s “Brush Truck and ATV”. All proceeds from the event will benefit the restoration and preservation of the antique 1922 American LaFrance Brockway Fire Truck which will be on display along with the fireman’s exhibit. For additional information contact: Jason Huggan @ 610-588-7160
The Bangor Fire Department, Slate Belt Heritage Center and Slate Belt Area Fire Departments will hold “Safety Saturday” on Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 12 -3 (rain date, Oct. 8) at the Slate Belt Heritage Center, 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, PA. The event is being held to kickoff “Fire Prevention Month”. Learn about fire safety, play games and take a tour of the Heritage Center. Kids will have the opportunity to see the Pen Argyl Fire Dept. “House Fire Simulator” and East Bangor’s “Brush Truck and ATV”. All proceeds from the event will benefit the restoration and preservation of the antique 1922 American LaFrance Brockway Fire Truck which will be on display along with the fireman’s exhibit. For additional information contact: Jason Huggan @ 610-588-7160
Fall Apple Festival is Coming
On Saturday October 1, 2016 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, Faith United Presbyterian Church will hold its 22th annual Apple Festival. So to celebrate this year’s festival the menu will again include all those old time favorites such as Turkey and Beef barbecue, along with our popular macaroni & cheese dish. Join Faith Church on Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 4pm to 7pm and enjoy the first fruits of the harvest season made into some of the finest apple desserts.
Additional information and directions to the Festival is available on Faith church’s website. www.faithunited.
Additional information and directions to the Festival is available on Faith church’s website. www.faithunited.
Annual Families First 5K

Families First is celebrating its 14th Anniversary serving residents in the Pen Argyl Area School District. Come join them for their 13th Annual 5-K Race & one Mile Fun Walk on Saturday, October 1, 2016, rain or shine. Registration for the race/walk will begin at the Wind Gap Borough Park at 7:45 a.m. with the race starting at 9:00 a.m.
This fundraising event is for the entire family, which includes a bake sale and Community Agencies information and raffles. All proceeds are used to support all of the FREE programs and activities provided by Families First. “PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE” In the Pen Argyl Area School District.
Pre-registration is open at a fee of $20.00 per person or $40.00 for a family of three or more to encourage family participation. There is a special discount registration for students only $15.00. The Largest Youth Group/Team/Organization pre-registered for the 5-K Race or Walk will receive a Pizza Party. Entry includes a quality T-shirt for the first 100 registered, bagels, water, entertainment, door prizes, and the opportunity to support a worthwhile cause. Awards will be given for the fastest overall male and female and top three finishers in each age category. The one-mile fun walk is non-competitive.
To register, contact Race Chairperson Phil Giaquinto at 610-746-4436 or via email to giaquinto.phil@penargylsd.org.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available at all levels from $100.00 to $1,000.00. Partial Sponsors List as of this date: Premier Sponsors: Luke William Hahn Foundation, Thrivent Financial; Corporate Sponsors: Wind Gap Chevrolet-Buick; Logo Sponsors: Methodist Services; Name Sponsors: ESSA Bank & Trust, Follett LLC., God’s Love Nursery School, Huth Insurance, Lucy Flinn-State Farm Agent, Reimer Brothers Inc., Sabatino Insurance Agency,
All levels of sponsorship includes: publicity, listing of corporate logo on the event T-Shirts, and the opportunity to present informational material at the Race. For sponsorship information, contact the Families First Director, Frank Jones at 610-863-3688 or via email to jones.frank@penargylsd.org.
Families First provides services, programs, resources in an environment in which families members are assisted toward a better quality of life. In addition to connecting families with other community services, Families First provides mentoring, advocacy, parenting information, employment assistance, housing resources and health insurance assistance.
For more information about Families First checkout our website www.familiesfirstpenargyl.org and Like us Facebook.
This fundraising event is for the entire family, which includes a bake sale and Community Agencies information and raffles. All proceeds are used to support all of the FREE programs and activities provided by Families First. “PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE” In the Pen Argyl Area School District.
Pre-registration is open at a fee of $20.00 per person or $40.00 for a family of three or more to encourage family participation. There is a special discount registration for students only $15.00. The Largest Youth Group/Team/Organization pre-registered for the 5-K Race or Walk will receive a Pizza Party. Entry includes a quality T-shirt for the first 100 registered, bagels, water, entertainment, door prizes, and the opportunity to support a worthwhile cause. Awards will be given for the fastest overall male and female and top three finishers in each age category. The one-mile fun walk is non-competitive.
To register, contact Race Chairperson Phil Giaquinto at 610-746-4436 or via email to giaquinto.phil@penargylsd.org.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available at all levels from $100.00 to $1,000.00. Partial Sponsors List as of this date: Premier Sponsors: Luke William Hahn Foundation, Thrivent Financial; Corporate Sponsors: Wind Gap Chevrolet-Buick; Logo Sponsors: Methodist Services; Name Sponsors: ESSA Bank & Trust, Follett LLC., God’s Love Nursery School, Huth Insurance, Lucy Flinn-State Farm Agent, Reimer Brothers Inc., Sabatino Insurance Agency,
All levels of sponsorship includes: publicity, listing of corporate logo on the event T-Shirts, and the opportunity to present informational material at the Race. For sponsorship information, contact the Families First Director, Frank Jones at 610-863-3688 or via email to jones.frank@penargylsd.org.
Families First provides services, programs, resources in an environment in which families members are assisted toward a better quality of life. In addition to connecting families with other community services, Families First provides mentoring, advocacy, parenting information, employment assistance, housing resources and health insurance assistance.
For more information about Families First checkout our website www.familiesfirstpenargyl.org and Like us Facebook.
Spaghetti Dinner at St. John Lutheran
St John Lutheran Church, Pen Argyl, Pa is holding an all you can eat spaghetti dinner October 1, 2016, 12:00-5:00. Tickets are 9$-adults, $5-youth, under 5 free. Call 610-863-4332 for tickets or purchase at the door.
St John Lutheran Church, Pen Argyl, Pa is holding an all you can eat spaghetti dinner October 1, 2016, 12:00-5:00. Tickets are 9$-adults, $5-youth, under 5 free. Call 610-863-4332 for tickets or purchase at the door.
October 2
Animal Blessing at Arndt’s Lutheran Church
Annual free Blessing of the Animals at Arndt’s Lutheran Church, 1851 Arndt Rd, Easton , PA, 18040 at 1 pm, on Sun, Oct 2, in the parking lot. Leashed or in carrier, please.
East Bangor UMC Pastie Sale
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church at 136 W. Central Ave., East Bangor, PA will hold a pastie sale. The selections include beef w/wo onions and broccoli-cheese w/wo onions. The cost is $5.50. To order, call Lois at 610-588-1745 by Sunday, October 2nd. Pasties must be picked up at the church on Tuesday, October 4th, at 3:30 p.m.
East Bangor UMC Free Dinner
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes you to a FREE "Grandma's Meatloaf" Dinner on Sunday, October 2nd, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. Questions? call 610-588-4453 or visit http://ebumc.org/.
4-H Center to Host Open House

The Northampton County 4-H Center, located at 777 Bushkill Center Rd. in Nazareth, will be hosting an Open House on Sunday, Oct. 2nd. This event is free and open to the public.
The day will start at 9 AM with a Rabbit and Cavy Show. This event will prove interesting as it will also include a Rabbit Hopping Contest and a Costume Class. At noon until 3 PM there will be demonstrations by various 4-Hers. A drill team exhibition will be held at 11:30, 12:30 and 1:30 for all to enjoy. Also, a make-it and take-it craft will be offered for all ages from 10 AM until 2 PM. There will also be displays related to 4-H. The day will have something for everyone; come out to enjoy, learn, and have fun.
There will be various food available all day long. However, starting at noon, the famous Chicken B-B-Q will start! Come early to see everything. Enjoy the Chicken B-B-Q at the 4-H Center or take it home to eat. Pre-ordering is suggested the day of by calling 610-759-9859.
For more information concerning this event, please contact Janice Martin, 610-837-7294. For information concerning the 4-H program, in general, please contact Brad Kunsman, Extension Educator, weekdays, 8 – 4, at 610-746-1970. 4-H offers hands-on learning experiences while promoting citizenship, leadership and life skills.
The day will start at 9 AM with a Rabbit and Cavy Show. This event will prove interesting as it will also include a Rabbit Hopping Contest and a Costume Class. At noon until 3 PM there will be demonstrations by various 4-Hers. A drill team exhibition will be held at 11:30, 12:30 and 1:30 for all to enjoy. Also, a make-it and take-it craft will be offered for all ages from 10 AM until 2 PM. There will also be displays related to 4-H. The day will have something for everyone; come out to enjoy, learn, and have fun.
There will be various food available all day long. However, starting at noon, the famous Chicken B-B-Q will start! Come early to see everything. Enjoy the Chicken B-B-Q at the 4-H Center or take it home to eat. Pre-ordering is suggested the day of by calling 610-759-9859.
For more information concerning this event, please contact Janice Martin, 610-837-7294. For information concerning the 4-H program, in general, please contact Brad Kunsman, Extension Educator, weekdays, 8 – 4, at 610-746-1970. 4-H offers hands-on learning experiences while promoting citizenship, leadership and life skills.
Chicken B-B-Q Offered by 4-H
The Northampton County 4-H Center will once again be holding a chicken b-b-q dinner on Sunday, October 2, 2016, from 12 (noon) till “the chicken is gone” at the Northampton County 4-H Center, 777 Bushkill Center Rd., Nazareth.
The chicken will be offered to the public as dinners, which will include rolls, butter, pickled cabbage/applesauce, baked potato and a half or quarter chicken, depending on the portion wanted, or as a cooked chicken half without the dinner. Anyone wishing to pre-order chickens may call the 4-H Center at (610) 759-9859 after 10:00 AM that day to order; all orders must be picked up by 1:30 PM or they will be sold. Any order may be eaten on the grounds or packaged for take-out. As the chicken has been sold-out in the past years, it is advisable to come early to order and eat.
The day will include a rabbit show, 4-H demonstrations, make-it & take-it crafts, drill team exhibition and much, much more. Come for the chicken, stay for the fun!
This event is a fundraiser for the 4-H Center. The 4-H Center was purchased in the mid-60’s to offer a central location for 4-H and youth activities.
The 4-H Center is also open for use by the public for a wide variety of events during the spring, summer and fall months. Persons interested in renting the 4-H Center may call 610-837-7294 for open dates and rental information.
The 4-H program is open to youths between the ages of 8-19 yrs. It offers over 150 different hands-on projects. For further information concerning the 4-H program for the youth or to volunteer as an adult please call the Northampton County Extension Offices, weekdays, at 610-746-1970.
The Northampton County 4-H Center will once again be holding a chicken b-b-q dinner on Sunday, October 2, 2016, from 12 (noon) till “the chicken is gone” at the Northampton County 4-H Center, 777 Bushkill Center Rd., Nazareth.
The chicken will be offered to the public as dinners, which will include rolls, butter, pickled cabbage/applesauce, baked potato and a half or quarter chicken, depending on the portion wanted, or as a cooked chicken half without the dinner. Anyone wishing to pre-order chickens may call the 4-H Center at (610) 759-9859 after 10:00 AM that day to order; all orders must be picked up by 1:30 PM or they will be sold. Any order may be eaten on the grounds or packaged for take-out. As the chicken has been sold-out in the past years, it is advisable to come early to order and eat.
The day will include a rabbit show, 4-H demonstrations, make-it & take-it crafts, drill team exhibition and much, much more. Come for the chicken, stay for the fun!
This event is a fundraiser for the 4-H Center. The 4-H Center was purchased in the mid-60’s to offer a central location for 4-H and youth activities.
The 4-H Center is also open for use by the public for a wide variety of events during the spring, summer and fall months. Persons interested in renting the 4-H Center may call 610-837-7294 for open dates and rental information.
The 4-H program is open to youths between the ages of 8-19 yrs. It offers over 150 different hands-on projects. For further information concerning the 4-H program for the youth or to volunteer as an adult please call the Northampton County Extension Offices, weekdays, at 610-746-1970.
October 3
Family Night: Nighttime Creatures
October 3 & 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
Minsi Lake Rehab Meeting
On Monday, Oct. 3, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will host a 6:30 p.m. public meeting at Bangor Area High School, 123 Five Points Richmond Road, to provide an update on reconstruction of the Minsi Lake dam. The meeting is a follow-up to the recent release of more than $25 million in state funding that is dedicated to the repair of five high-hazard, unsafe dams managed by the PFBC.
The Minsi Lake dam in Upper Mt. Bethel Township is classified as a “high hazard unsafe” dam by the Pennsylvania Code, where significant infrastructure damage and loss of life are likely if an uncontrolled breach were to occur. As a high-hazard dam with limited spillway capacity and significant structural issues, Minsi Lake was placed on the PFBC’s top priority list of dams for rehabilitation.
The Minsi Lake dam in Upper Mt. Bethel Township is classified as a “high hazard unsafe” dam by the Pennsylvania Code, where significant infrastructure damage and loss of life are likely if an uncontrolled breach were to occur. As a high-hazard dam with limited spillway capacity and significant structural issues, Minsi Lake was placed on the PFBC’s top priority list of dams for rehabilitation.
Tales for Tots
October 3 & 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
Monday Morning Birds & Beans
October 3 & 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
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 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
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
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 18
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.
October 24

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.
SEPTEMBER ACTIVITIES
Morning Stretch, Mondays and Thursdays 9:15 A.M.
Walking Club, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:30 A.M.
Craft & Chat, Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M.
Zumba Gold, Tuesdays, 10:00 A.M. and Friday Sept, 16, 30, 1:15 P.M.
Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 8:00-11:00 A.M.
Painting Class with Instructor, Thursdays, 1:00 P.M.
Every day: Cards, Pool, Computers, Internet, Library, and TV
Craft-Pinecone flower, Thursday, September 29, 10:00 A.M. (registration required)
Morning Stretch, Mondays and Thursdays 9:15 A.M.
Walking Club, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:30 A.M.
Craft & Chat, Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M.
Zumba Gold, Tuesdays, 10:00 A.M. and Friday Sept, 16, 30, 1:15 P.M.
Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 8:00-11:00 A.M.
Painting Class with Instructor, Thursdays, 1:00 P.M.
Every day: Cards, Pool, Computers, Internet, Library, and TV
Craft-Pinecone flower, Thursday, September 29, 10:00 A.M. (registration required)
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
FLU SHOTS Wednesday, October 5, 9:00-11:00 A.M.
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
FLU SHOTS Wednesday, October 5, 9:00-11:00 A.M.
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 15, 2016
O’Neill’s Place 35 Rescue Fire Co. 21 – Dan Stettler 11-3, Evan Senay 11-3
Pen Argyl Legion 36 Bangor VFW 20 – Gary “Pidge” Miller 12-2, Calvin Stocker 12-2
Roseto Legion 29 Hillside Rod & Gun Club 27 – Bob Vargo, Jr. 12-2, Tom J. Amy 9-5, Chuck Klingle 9-5; Brandon Malachowski 9-5, Dave Flick 9-5, Doug Wynne 9-5
Oxford Fire Co. 53 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 3 – Bob Winter 14-0, Bob Wiseburn 14-0
Bangor Elks 44 Second Ward Fire Co. 12 – Ryan Kreider 13-1, Jody Zengulis 12-2
Bangor Jax 47 Liberty Fire Co. 9 – Wayne Hill 14-0, Frank Ceraul 14-0
East Bangor Fire Co. 33 Columbia Fire Co. 23 – Rich Pohl 13-1, Scott Miller 11-3; Brian Palmer 9-5, Nick Ponnett 9-5
2016-2017 SBMQL First Half Standings
Division 1 – Bangor Jax 2-0, Bangor Elks 2-0, O’Neill’s Place 2-0, Oxford Fire Co. 2-0, Pen Argyl Legion 2-0, Bangor VFW 1-1, Roseto Legion 1-1
Division 2 – East Bangor Fire Co. 2-0, Columbia Fire Co. 0-2, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 0-2, Liberty Fire Co. 0-2, Rescue Fire Co. 0-2, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-2, Second Ward Fire Co. 0-2
September 15, 2016
O’Neill’s Place 35 Rescue Fire Co. 21 – Dan Stettler 11-3, Evan Senay 11-3
Pen Argyl Legion 36 Bangor VFW 20 – Gary “Pidge” Miller 12-2, Calvin Stocker 12-2
Roseto Legion 29 Hillside Rod & Gun Club 27 – Bob Vargo, Jr. 12-2, Tom J. Amy 9-5, Chuck Klingle 9-5; Brandon Malachowski 9-5, Dave Flick 9-5, Doug Wynne 9-5
Oxford Fire Co. 53 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 3 – Bob Winter 14-0, Bob Wiseburn 14-0
Bangor Elks 44 Second Ward Fire Co. 12 – Ryan Kreider 13-1, Jody Zengulis 12-2
Bangor Jax 47 Liberty Fire Co. 9 – Wayne Hill 14-0, Frank Ceraul 14-0
East Bangor Fire Co. 33 Columbia Fire Co. 23 – Rich Pohl 13-1, Scott Miller 11-3; Brian Palmer 9-5, Nick Ponnett 9-5
2016-2017 SBMQL First Half Standings
Division 1 – Bangor Jax 2-0, Bangor Elks 2-0, O’Neill’s Place 2-0, Oxford Fire Co. 2-0, Pen Argyl Legion 2-0, Bangor VFW 1-1, Roseto Legion 1-1
Division 2 – East Bangor Fire Co. 2-0, Columbia Fire Co. 0-2, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 0-2, Liberty Fire Co. 0-2, Rescue Fire Co. 0-2, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-2, Second Ward Fire Co. 0-2
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.
October 28
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
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, 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, 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 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 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.
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.