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SLATE BELT WEATHER OCTOBER 12
TODAY - Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
TONIGHT - Patchy fog before 3am, then patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind.
TONIGHT - Patchy fog before 3am, then patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind.
Bangor's Emme Lentine catches the ball with her stick as Pen Argyl's Sarah Sampson (22) defends during the Slaters' 2-0 win over the Knights in the final regular season game of the year played at Pen Argyl. Bangor with a Colonial League record of 13-2 and Pen Argyl with a 10-5 record are both expected to qualify for League and district playoffs. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) (Another photo below) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
A variety of cars were on display at the Masonic Motorama held Sunday at Jacktown Grove. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
AARP Announces Future Events
On October 10, 2016 the Bangor AARP Chapter # 4135 met @ the Blue Valley Farm Show ( Senior Center ).
- The annual Christmas Party was discussed. It will be held on December 12, at TK's in Mt. Bethel.
- The dates for packing the Sunshine Boxes for Needy Seniors are Tuesday, November 1 and Tuesday, December 6. Volunteers would be very much appreciated.
- On Friday, October 28, there will be a FREE movie @ the AMC Theater @ Tilghman Square, Allentown @ 7 PM. The movie is Inferno. You must call to register ( after October 15 ). Call 1-844-418-2281.
- On November 10, you can receive a Shingles or Pneumonia shot from 9-11 AM at the Senior Center. Pre registration is required.
- On November 16, there will be a Scam Jam at the Lehigh Valley Hispanic Center, 520 Fourth Street, Bethlehem, PA
- The speaker for the day was Mary Jane Long- speaking on What Does AARP Do For You?
- As a member of State AARP you will receive a quarterly AARP Magazine, a bi-monthly AARP Bulletin, Discounts, Special Events ( ex: movies for grown ups ), and Volunteerism.
- The next AARP Chapter # 4135 meeting will be held at the Blue Valley Farm Show ( Senior Center ) is Monday, October 17, 2016.
Bangor's Emme Lentine catches the ball with her stick as Pen Argyl's Sarah Sampson (22) defends during the Slaters' 2-0 win over the Knights in the final regular season game of the year played at Pen Argyl. . PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Photography Exhibit to Take Place at NCC
Trustom Pond, an exhibit of stunning photographs of the Trustom Pond national wildlife preserve in Rhode Island by John Hafey, will be exhibited November 1 through December 16 in the gallery of Communications Hall, Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. An artist’s reception will take place on Nov. 11, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the gallery.
According to a review by the New York Times, Hafey’s photographs achieve “effects akin to those of exquisitely wrought aquatints.”
Communications Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and closed on Sunday.
For more information go to www.northampton.edu and click on “Events.”s or call 610-861-4120.
According to a review by the New York Times, Hafey’s photographs achieve “effects akin to those of exquisitely wrought aquatints.”
Communications Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and closed on Sunday.
For more information go to www.northampton.edu and click on “Events.”s or call 610-861-4120.
Bangor defense tries to tackle a Northwestern player during the game where the Slaters upset Northwestern 36-28. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Heathers: the Musical to be Staged at NCC
Northampton Community College (NCC) will present its production of Heathers: the Musical by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe on October 20 – 23 at the Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall, Main Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township.
The play is about a beautiful, brainy misfit who hustles her way into her high school’s most powerful clique.
Performance days and times are Thursday, Oct. 20; Friday, Oct. 21 and Saturday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 23 at 3:00 p.m.
Cast members include: Among others, from Wind Gap: Nicole LaValva and Tom Kennebeck.
The play is choreographed by Bill Mutimer and directed by Sheri Melcher.
Admission is free. Non-perishable food items and/or monetary donations to the Norman R. Roberts Theatre Scholarship fund would be welcome. Advance reservation is recommended. Call 610-861-5524 or e-mail NCC_theatre_tickets@northampton.edu.
The play is about a beautiful, brainy misfit who hustles her way into her high school’s most powerful clique.
Performance days and times are Thursday, Oct. 20; Friday, Oct. 21 and Saturday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 23 at 3:00 p.m.
Cast members include: Among others, from Wind Gap: Nicole LaValva and Tom Kennebeck.
The play is choreographed by Bill Mutimer and directed by Sheri Melcher.
Admission is free. Non-perishable food items and/or monetary donations to the Norman R. Roberts Theatre Scholarship fund would be welcome. Advance reservation is recommended. Call 610-861-5524 or e-mail NCC_theatre_tickets@northampton.edu.
NCC to Hold Youth Chess Tournament
Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold its annual Youth Chess Championship, for children ages 18 and under, on Saturday, November 5, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at College Center, second floor. The college is located at 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township.
Participants will play five rounds in unrated and rated sections. Trophies and prizes will be awarded as well as random prize drawings.
Registration is $39 at the door. Advance registration, before November 3, is $34. For more information, go to http.www.northampton.edu/chess or call 610-861-4120.
Participants will play five rounds in unrated and rated sections. Trophies and prizes will be awarded as well as random prize drawings.
Registration is $39 at the door. Advance registration, before November 3, is $34. For more information, go to http.www.northampton.edu/chess or call 610-861-4120.
Featured in this picture are the male Homecoming Court candidates for this year's Bangor Homecoming where they were introduced during halftime ceremonies of the Bangor -Northwestern football game Friday night. (L-R) Jayden Boyd, Seth Benton, Dylan Benton and Tim Ferguson. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Support Bangor Field Hockey and Boys Soccer
On Saturday October 15th from 9am - 3pm the Bangor Boys Soccer Team and Bangor Girls Field Hockey Team will be hosting an event partnering with Ford Motors. This event is not a sales event, it is simply a test drive event. Any licensed driver over 18 years of age will be able to test drive a new Ford vehicle. Ford Motors will donate $20 for each person that test drives a Ford car during our event. This is a rain or shine event. Please come to the Bangor Senior High School on Saturday, October 15th, support your local high school teams, and test drive a Ford.
Pen Argyl's Sara Smolenyak and teammate work together to avoid Saucon Valley players during a game against Saucon Valley held at Plainfield Twp. field. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
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.
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.
Bangor's offense put pressure on Moravian Academy during the first half of the game. The Slaters record fell to 13-2 Friday suffering a 4-0 loss to Moravian Academy during Pink Day at Bangor. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Mandy Heard.
East Bangor Haunted School House
The East Bangor Haunted School House will be open October 7-29. Friday and Saturday 7-11. Cost is $10 per person.
Not recommended under age of 10. East Bangor Vol Fire Co , 30 East Central Ave, East Bangor .
Not recommended under age of 10. East Bangor Vol Fire Co , 30 East Central Ave, East Bangor .
Weona Park's bandstand was decorated during Lukie's Fall Festival held at Weona park in Pen Argyl Saturday. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
October 12
Bingo - Bushkill Fire Co. Doors 5pm. Bingo 7pm.
Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 & 6-8pm
Bangor Public Library - Open 1-8
Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show
Gym Nite - 6-8pm, Faith Christian School, Roseto. 610-588-6929
Slate Belt Band - Practice. Roseto American Legion, 143 Garibaldi Ave., Roseto 7:30-9.
Story Time - Preschool children. Blue Mt. Community Library, Pen Argyl, 10:30am
Washington Township Supervisors Meet - Municipal Building, 7pm
Plainfield Township Supervisors - Meets 7:00pm Municipal Building.
Bangor Yard Waste - Dump in container at Bangor Park, 8-2
UNICO - 7pm. Medic 9 building, Blue Valley Drive (Rt 512).
Open Mic Night - Nazareth Ctr. for the Arts, 7-9pm
Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm
East Bangor Municipal Authority - Municipal Authority Hall, 555 Messinger St., East Bangor, 7:00pm
Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 & 6-8pm
Bangor Public Library - Open 1-8
Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show
Gym Nite - 6-8pm, Faith Christian School, Roseto. 610-588-6929
Slate Belt Band - Practice. Roseto American Legion, 143 Garibaldi Ave., Roseto 7:30-9.
Story Time - Preschool children. Blue Mt. Community Library, Pen Argyl, 10:30am
Washington Township Supervisors Meet - Municipal Building, 7pm
Plainfield Township Supervisors - Meets 7:00pm Municipal Building.
Bangor Yard Waste - Dump in container at Bangor Park, 8-2
UNICO - 7pm. Medic 9 building, Blue Valley Drive (Rt 512).
Open Mic Night - Nazareth Ctr. for the Arts, 7-9pm
Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm
East Bangor Municipal Authority - Municipal Authority Hall, 555 Messinger St., East Bangor, 7:00pm
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Can You Believe It?
Tattoo Artist Gives Customers
Free Mystery Tattoo
LONDON, (UPI) -- A famous tattoo artist offered his services free of charge in London -- but customers were not allowed to see the design until it was finished. Scott Campbell, who has tattooed celebrities including Heath Ledger, Courtney Loveand Orlando Bloom, said his "Whole Glory" project at Lazarides Gallery in the Covent Garden district called on people interested in free tattoos to put an arm through a hole in a wall.
Campbell, on the other side of the wall, then tattooed the customers' arms without giving them any input on the design or allowing them to see the progress until it was finished.
"Anyone who wants can stick their arm through a hole and I will tattoo it. I apply whatever design I feel the appendage needs, and the recipient has no insight as to what it is until it is completed and they pull their arm out of the hole. There is no communication and no contact other than the tattoo," Campbell told ITV News.
"It's a chance for people to not take their physical selves too seriously, and take part in an exchange of faith that will literally change who they are for the rest of their life," he said.
Campbell, on the other side of the wall, then tattooed the customers' arms without giving them any input on the design or allowing them to see the progress until it was finished.
"Anyone who wants can stick their arm through a hole and I will tattoo it. I apply whatever design I feel the appendage needs, and the recipient has no insight as to what it is until it is completed and they pull their arm out of the hole. There is no communication and no contact other than the tattoo," Campbell told ITV News.
"It's a chance for people to not take their physical selves too seriously, and take part in an exchange of faith that will literally change who they are for the rest of their life," he said.
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October 12, 1492 - After a 33-day voyage, Christopher Columbus made his first landfall in the New World in the Bahamas. He named the first land sighted as El Salvador, claiming it in the name of the Spanish Crown. Columbus was seeking a western sea route from Europe to Asia and believed he had found an island of the Indies. He thus called the first island natives he met, 'Indians.'
October 12, 1811 - Paraguay declared its independence from Spain and Argentina. October 12, 1822 - Brazil became independent of Portugal. October 12, 1960 - During a debate over colonialism in the United Nations, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev took off his shoe and pounded his desk repeatedly. |
Your Backyard...
Brighten Your Yard this Winter with the Help of Wild Birds
(BPT) - Bright colors aren't often associated with winter - but they can be. In fact, a backyard full of beautiful colors and cheerful chirps may be just a few feedings away. If you've never fed wild birds before, winter is the perfect time to get started. Opening up your backyard to birds during the coldest months of the year means you are helping sustain them during a time when food and water are scarce.
"The winter months are especially tough on birds," says Seth Estep, vice president and divisional merchandise manager at Tractor Supply Company. "By providing them with a clean water source and food to eat, you'll not only enjoy seeing far more of them in your garden, but you'll also be helping them survive and thrive at a time when their natural resources are being threatened."
If you're interested in turning your backyard into a hotspot for birds this winter, consider these tips from the experts at Tractor Supply Co.:
The basics
Just like any other living creature, the survival of birds depends on their ability to find food, water and shelter. But as temperatures drop and winter months approach, the availability of these resources dwindles.
That's where you come in.
Attracting wild birds to your backyard is as simple as creating a space that includes these three essential elements. But remember, birds are quick learners and it won't take long for them to grow accustomed to your generosity. In other words, if you're going to open up your backyard to birds, it's important to continue providing them with food and water throughout the season.
Feeding
No two birds sing the same song; different types of wild birds prefer different things. Everything from the food you serve to the feeders you serve it in will vary depending on the species of bird you're dealing with. If you're not sure what types of wild birds are native to your area, visit the National Audubon Society's website to find out. Once you familiarize yourself with the specific types of birds that reside in your neighborhood, you can tailor your menu to serve their favorites.
First, focus on the feeder; Tractor Supply carries a number of different style bird feeders, but before making your selection, consider where your feeder will be located. For instance, feeders should be positioned approximately 8-10 feet away from shrubbery where predators may hide. They should also be placed in a sheltered area that's less exposed to harsh weather and strong winds.
Inclement weather and pesky predators aren't the only harrowing threat to birds. A dirty feeder can harbor many deadly illnesses, so you'll want to get in the habit of regularly scraping off bird droppings and disinfecting the feeding area. Make a quick and easy at-home solution by using one part vinegar and 20 parts water - just remember to wait until the feeder is completely dry before refilling.
Types of food
When it comes to wild birds, there are many varieties of feed to choose from. To attract a wide array of birds, consider black oil sunflower seed. You can also mix things up by using multiple feeders to serve different types of mixtures and blends. A great option to consider is Royal Wing TotalCare, which is available in four blends and specifically formulated to attract all types of species, including Woodpeckers, Nuthatches and Chickadees.
Royal Wing TotalCare also makes great products containing suet. Feed containing suet acts as a substitute for natural fat, which is not only difficult to find during colder months but, upon consumption, provides birds with the calories and energy they need to endure the harsh winter elements.
The importance of water
Finding fresh, unfrozen water can be even more difficult for birds than finding food during winter. One or two bird baths arranged around your yard can help ensure birds have an ample source of water for drinking and bathing - which is essential to help them keep their feathers clean for flying.
When temperatures fall below freezing, a birdbath with a built-in heating element can help ensure birds are able to find the water they need. If you already have a birdbath but it doesn't have a heater, consider buying a drop-in heating element that sits in the bottom of the basin. Another option suggested by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is to place an incandescent light bulb inside a flowerpot and sit the basin on top of the pot. The heat from the bulb will help keep the water in liquid form.
Tractor Supply Company carries all the supplies a family needs to attract wild birds to their backyard, and during the month of October, the rural lifestyle store will be hosting Flocktoberfest where customers will receive great deals on products related to wild birds and poultry. To find a local store near you, visit TractorSupply.com.
For more ideas and tips on how to attract wild birds to your backyard, visit Tractor Supply's Know How Central.
"The winter months are especially tough on birds," says Seth Estep, vice president and divisional merchandise manager at Tractor Supply Company. "By providing them with a clean water source and food to eat, you'll not only enjoy seeing far more of them in your garden, but you'll also be helping them survive and thrive at a time when their natural resources are being threatened."
If you're interested in turning your backyard into a hotspot for birds this winter, consider these tips from the experts at Tractor Supply Co.:
The basics
Just like any other living creature, the survival of birds depends on their ability to find food, water and shelter. But as temperatures drop and winter months approach, the availability of these resources dwindles.
That's where you come in.
Attracting wild birds to your backyard is as simple as creating a space that includes these three essential elements. But remember, birds are quick learners and it won't take long for them to grow accustomed to your generosity. In other words, if you're going to open up your backyard to birds, it's important to continue providing them with food and water throughout the season.
Feeding
No two birds sing the same song; different types of wild birds prefer different things. Everything from the food you serve to the feeders you serve it in will vary depending on the species of bird you're dealing with. If you're not sure what types of wild birds are native to your area, visit the National Audubon Society's website to find out. Once you familiarize yourself with the specific types of birds that reside in your neighborhood, you can tailor your menu to serve their favorites.
First, focus on the feeder; Tractor Supply carries a number of different style bird feeders, but before making your selection, consider where your feeder will be located. For instance, feeders should be positioned approximately 8-10 feet away from shrubbery where predators may hide. They should also be placed in a sheltered area that's less exposed to harsh weather and strong winds.
Inclement weather and pesky predators aren't the only harrowing threat to birds. A dirty feeder can harbor many deadly illnesses, so you'll want to get in the habit of regularly scraping off bird droppings and disinfecting the feeding area. Make a quick and easy at-home solution by using one part vinegar and 20 parts water - just remember to wait until the feeder is completely dry before refilling.
Types of food
When it comes to wild birds, there are many varieties of feed to choose from. To attract a wide array of birds, consider black oil sunflower seed. You can also mix things up by using multiple feeders to serve different types of mixtures and blends. A great option to consider is Royal Wing TotalCare, which is available in four blends and specifically formulated to attract all types of species, including Woodpeckers, Nuthatches and Chickadees.
Royal Wing TotalCare also makes great products containing suet. Feed containing suet acts as a substitute for natural fat, which is not only difficult to find during colder months but, upon consumption, provides birds with the calories and energy they need to endure the harsh winter elements.
The importance of water
Finding fresh, unfrozen water can be even more difficult for birds than finding food during winter. One or two bird baths arranged around your yard can help ensure birds have an ample source of water for drinking and bathing - which is essential to help them keep their feathers clean for flying.
When temperatures fall below freezing, a birdbath with a built-in heating element can help ensure birds are able to find the water they need. If you already have a birdbath but it doesn't have a heater, consider buying a drop-in heating element that sits in the bottom of the basin. Another option suggested by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is to place an incandescent light bulb inside a flowerpot and sit the basin on top of the pot. The heat from the bulb will help keep the water in liquid form.
Tractor Supply Company carries all the supplies a family needs to attract wild birds to their backyard, and during the month of October, the rural lifestyle store will be hosting Flocktoberfest where customers will receive great deals on products related to wild birds and poultry. To find a local store near you, visit TractorSupply.com.
For more ideas and tips on how to attract wild birds to your backyard, visit Tractor Supply's Know How Central.
Community...
How International Trade
Affects Your Household
(StatePoint) From the price of household goods to the quantity and quality of jobs available, international trade impacts your daily life in more ways than you may realize. Supporters of new trade agreements say they include important and unexpected measures that do everything from preserving the environment to supporting high tech innovation.
Take a look at five ways the global marketplace affects you and your family.
1. Jobs: U.S. businesses your family relies on for everyday household items often sell their products to customers abroad as well. This global market means expanded operations here at home -- U.S. exports supported 11.7 million American jobs in 2014, according to the Department of Commerce. New trade agreements will lead to more American made exports and U.S. higher-paying jobs.
2. High-tech advancement: International trade raises the incentive to innovate. It gives exporters and importers exposure to new ideas, tools and materials that make them more productive and lead to new goods for consumers. It also spreads new technology faster, raising technology standards in countries all around the world. Some of the top U.S. exports include aerospace products, automobiles and semiconductor chips, used in everything from smart phones to health devices.
3. High-quality, affordable choices at home: Products from abroad often mean more affordable choices for American families. The Business Roundtable estimates that trade policies save an average American family of four about $10,000 per year. What’s more, 60 percent of U.S. product imports in 2014 were inputs and components that were then used by American producers, also according to Business Roundtable. Lower costs for components keeps U.S. manufacturing competitive in international markets.
4. Keeping American businesses strong: The most recent trade deal signed by the U.S. and 11 other countries called the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement would eliminate more than 18,000 taxes and other trade barriers that various countries put on U.S. goods and services, according to the United States Trade Representative. Without these taxes holding them back, many experts believe that U.S. farmers, ranchers and manufacturers are better able to compete.
5. Preserving the environment: TPP also includes measures that protect oceans and combat wildlife trafficking and illegal logging. If reducing your household’s environmental impact is a priority for your family, upcoming trade agreements are a step in the right direction.
Take a look at five ways the global marketplace affects you and your family.
1. Jobs: U.S. businesses your family relies on for everyday household items often sell their products to customers abroad as well. This global market means expanded operations here at home -- U.S. exports supported 11.7 million American jobs in 2014, according to the Department of Commerce. New trade agreements will lead to more American made exports and U.S. higher-paying jobs.
2. High-tech advancement: International trade raises the incentive to innovate. It gives exporters and importers exposure to new ideas, tools and materials that make them more productive and lead to new goods for consumers. It also spreads new technology faster, raising technology standards in countries all around the world. Some of the top U.S. exports include aerospace products, automobiles and semiconductor chips, used in everything from smart phones to health devices.
3. High-quality, affordable choices at home: Products from abroad often mean more affordable choices for American families. The Business Roundtable estimates that trade policies save an average American family of four about $10,000 per year. What’s more, 60 percent of U.S. product imports in 2014 were inputs and components that were then used by American producers, also according to Business Roundtable. Lower costs for components keeps U.S. manufacturing competitive in international markets.
4. Keeping American businesses strong: The most recent trade deal signed by the U.S. and 11 other countries called the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement would eliminate more than 18,000 taxes and other trade barriers that various countries put on U.S. goods and services, according to the United States Trade Representative. Without these taxes holding them back, many experts believe that U.S. farmers, ranchers and manufacturers are better able to compete.
5. Preserving the environment: TPP also includes measures that protect oceans and combat wildlife trafficking and illegal logging. If reducing your household’s environmental impact is a priority for your family, upcoming trade agreements are a step in the right direction.
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DiscoverE Adventure Backpacks Available Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM at Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth
Borrow a backpack full of kid-friendly tools to explore Jacobsburg! These backpacks are best for families with young children. Each backpack includes binoculars, notepad, colored pencils, magnifying lens, bug box, dip net, and five field guides for exploring the pond, insects, birds, trees, butterflies and moths. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. Salvation Army Christmas Assistance
The Salvation Army will be signing families up for Christmas assistance at 301 W. Main St., Pen Argyl (610) 863-6677 Christmas assistance applications will be taken: October 18 – October 21: 9:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 3:00pm. November 11: 9:00am – 12:00pm, 1:00pm – 3:00pm and (5:00pm – 7:00pm by appointment only) December 2: 9:00am –12:00pm and 1:00pm – 3:00pm You must bring a current PA driver’s license or photo ID for yourself and an original birth certificate for each child in your household. The Salvation Army of Pen Argyl is looking for bell ringers. If interested in volunteering,call (610) 863-6677 BAHS Marching Band Uniform Fund Drive The Bangor Area High School Marching Band uniforms, which are modeled after Her Majesty’s Royal Welsh Guard, pay tribute to the heritage of Bangor, PA. After years of normal wear and tear, the uniforms must be replaced. The new uniforms will continue to use the same style.
The Slater Band Boosters have initiated a fund drive to support this effort. The Boosters will appreciate any donations, small or large, to this cause. The names of contributors will be acknowledged in concert programs during the 2016-2017 school year. Names of contributors at higher levels will be memorialized on a plaque to be displayed in the theater wing of the high school. More information is available at www.bahsbands.weebly.com. Send your tax deductible contributions to: Slater Band Boosters, Uniform Drive c/o Charlie Cole , 608 Shawnee Street, Roseto, PA 18013 Cash Prizes for Pumpkin Carving Octoberfest this year will be held at Bangor Memorial Park on Saturday and Sunday, October 15th (4pm to 8:30) and October 16th (4pm to 8pm). Groups are needed to enter in the themed, carved pumpkin display. Maybe you own a business and you have a group of employees that would like to get together to carve some pumpkins to enter in the contest. You can pick whatever theme you would like. There are tons of carving themes on the internet. There have been some interesting themes in the past such as Harry Potter, classic cars, Toy Story, Elvis, Peanuts, etc. Do you play a sport? Maybe your group wants to carve pumpkins to show support for that sport? The only cost to enter is that you have to buy your own pumpkins. A group of themed pumpkins should have at least 6 or more in their display. There will be CASH prizes awarded for the top 3 best group of themed, carved pumpkins. Prizes range from $100 to $25.00. Please call Sherry Haycock at 610-588-6894 to register your group and theme. In addition, our scarecrow making booth is in need of old stockings. Please save your old stockings (any color and size). You can drop them off at the Borough Building or to Sherry Haycock at The Little Corner Cafe. Volunteers are needed to help in all aspects of the event from collecting tickets at booths, running booths, helping to set up and clean up the pumpkin displays and working in the concession stand. For more information or to volunteer contact Debbie Smith at 610-751-7692 or email at bangorparkboard@gmail.com |
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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.
East Bangor Haunted School House
The East Bangor Haunted School House will be open October 7-29. Friday and Saturday 7-11. Cost is $10 per person.
Not recommended under age of 10. East Bangor Vol Fire Co , 30 East Central Ave, East Bangor .
Not recommended under age of 10. East Bangor Vol Fire Co , 30 East Central Ave, East Bangor .
October 15
Support Bangor Field Hockey and Boys Soccer
On Saturday October 15th from 9am - 3pm the Bangor Boys Soccer Team and Bangor Girls Field Hockey Team will be hosting an event partnering with Ford Motors. This event is not a sales event, it is simply a test drive event. Any licensed driver over 18 years of age will be able to test drive a new Ford vehicle. Ford Motors will donate $20 for each person that test drives a Ford car during our event. This is a rain or shine event. Please come to the Bangor Senior High School on Saturday, October 15th, support your local high school teams, and test drive a Ford.
Creatures of the Night
Creatures of the Night With The Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, October 15, 2016, 10:30am-11:30am. Grand Central Environmental Education Center, 891 Grand Central Road Pen Argyl PA 18072
Live Nocturnal Animals! Fall Treats! Wear your Costume! Fun for All Ages!
Please note! Grand Central Road is closed at Mack Road entrance. Please take Pen Argyl Road from town past the landfill. Make a right onto Delabole and then first right onto Grand Central Road. Go around Road Closed sign and watch for the Education sign on the right.
Registration appreciated, but not required. For More information, contact Adrienne Fors afors1@wm.com
Rain or Shine! *Donations for Pocono Wildlife Are Welcome*
Live Nocturnal Animals! Fall Treats! Wear your Costume! Fun for All Ages!
Please note! Grand Central Road is closed at Mack Road entrance. Please take Pen Argyl Road from town past the landfill. Make a right onto Delabole and then first right onto Grand Central Road. Go around Road Closed sign and watch for the Education sign on the right.
Registration appreciated, but not required. For More information, contact Adrienne Fors afors1@wm.com
Rain or Shine! *Donations for Pocono Wildlife Are Welcome*
Outdoor Craft and Flea Market
An outdoor Craft and Flea Market will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church 12 N. Westbrook Ave, Pen Argyl, Saturday, October 8 from 8-2. Rain date is Saturday, October 15 from 8-2. Vendors are welcome. Call Janet for more information at 610-863-5997.
Bangor Octoberfest
Food Vendors needed for Octoberfest Saturday, October 15th 4pm-8:30pm and Sunday, October 16th 4pm-8pm Raindate is Monday, October 17th 5pm-8pm
Duplicate foods will not be allowed to be sold. So if a food vendor signs up to sell hotdogs then no other food vendor will be allowed to sell hotdogs. Get your applications and payments in early as it is first come first serve
You will not be allowed to sell any kind of drinks or popcorn as the Park Board will be selling those items as a fundraiser.
Applications are available through request at bangorparkboard@gmail.com
Bangor Park Octoberfest has a train ride through the park to see illuminated jack o lanterns, hayrides, games, food, craft vendors, scarecrow stuffing, pumpkin carving and painting and costume contests. Our Octoberfest has been occurring for over 12 years.
If you need more information please email Debbie at bangorparkboard@gmail
Duplicate foods will not be allowed to be sold. So if a food vendor signs up to sell hotdogs then no other food vendor will be allowed to sell hotdogs. Get your applications and payments in early as it is first come first serve
You will not be allowed to sell any kind of drinks or popcorn as the Park Board will be selling those items as a fundraiser.
Applications are available through request at bangorparkboard@gmail.com
Bangor Park Octoberfest has a train ride through the park to see illuminated jack o lanterns, hayrides, games, food, craft vendors, scarecrow stuffing, pumpkin carving and painting and costume contests. Our Octoberfest has been occurring for over 12 years.
If you need more information please email Debbie at bangorparkboard@gmail
Portland Family Fun Day
Portland Borough Community Events invites you to “Portland Family Fun Day”. Come out and have some good old fashioned fun. It will be a day of games, food, entertainment, and fun for the entire family. The event will be held downtown in the Park & Walk along Delaware Ave. from 11 AM to 4PM on October 15, 2016. Rain date will be Oct. 16th.
Activities will include:Fun, Food and Games for Kids of all ages, The Pumpkin Patch – Paint your own Pumpkin, Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Tie Dye, Apple Recipe Contest – Great Prizes, Funnel cakes, Walking Tacos, and lots more! The Original Borough Hall/Jail, ‘The Pokey’ will be open for a walk back in time. Live Music, Bake Sale -To benefit the Portland Hook and Ladder Co #1
For more information call 570-897-0559 or portlandboroughpa@gmail.com
Vendors Wanted: The committee would like to invite vendors to participate. Vendor applications can be found at www.portlandboroughpa.com under Community Events. Contact Cindy Fish: 973 600 7120 or Stephanie Steele: 610-216-6716 for more information.
Participation is encouraged as well as an invitation to come and meet and greet your neighbors or meet some new friends! All proceeds from our town events go to future events, supplies and advertising for our community.
The borough of Portland has been very actively getting back on track. This will be Portland’s sixth annual Family Fun Day! We have come a long way but still have a ways to go. The future looks bright. Many businesses have returned to the Borough and some new ones have opened up. We are very proud of all the hard work and the accomplishments of Portland. Watch for more information about Halloween Trick or Treat and Movie Night on Oct. 29th and our now Famous Annual Tree Lighting on Nov. 27th. The Portland Hook and Ladder’s annual Liz Tech Bingo will be in February. Check out our Portland Facebook page!!!!!
Activities will include:Fun, Food and Games for Kids of all ages, The Pumpkin Patch – Paint your own Pumpkin, Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Tie Dye, Apple Recipe Contest – Great Prizes, Funnel cakes, Walking Tacos, and lots more! The Original Borough Hall/Jail, ‘The Pokey’ will be open for a walk back in time. Live Music, Bake Sale -To benefit the Portland Hook and Ladder Co #1
For more information call 570-897-0559 or portlandboroughpa@gmail.com
Vendors Wanted: The committee would like to invite vendors to participate. Vendor applications can be found at www.portlandboroughpa.com under Community Events. Contact Cindy Fish: 973 600 7120 or Stephanie Steele: 610-216-6716 for more information.
Participation is encouraged as well as an invitation to come and meet and greet your neighbors or meet some new friends! All proceeds from our town events go to future events, supplies and advertising for our community.
The borough of Portland has been very actively getting back on track. This will be Portland’s sixth annual Family Fun Day! We have come a long way but still have a ways to go. The future looks bright. Many businesses have returned to the Borough and some new ones have opened up. We are very proud of all the hard work and the accomplishments of Portland. Watch for more information about Halloween Trick or Treat and Movie Night on Oct. 29th and our now Famous Annual Tree Lighting on Nov. 27th. The Portland Hook and Ladder’s annual Liz Tech Bingo will be in February. Check out our Portland Facebook page!!!!!
CASH PRIZES FOR PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST
Octoberfest this year will be held at Bangor Memorial Park on Saturday and Sunday, October 15th (4pm to 8:30) and October 16th (4pm to 8pm).
Groups are needed to enter in the themed, carved pumpkin display. Maybe you own a business and you have a group of employees that would like to get together to carve some pumpkins to enter in the contest. You can pick whatever theme you would like. There are tons of carving themes on the internet. There have been some interesting themes in the past such as Harry Potter, classic cars, Toy Story, Elvis, Peanuts, etc. Do you play a sport? Maybe your group wants to carve pumpkins to show support for that sport? The only cost to enter is that you have to buy your own pumpkins. A group of themed pumpkins should have at least 6 or more in their display.
There will be CASH prizes awarded for the top 3 best group of themed, carved pumpkins. Prizes range from $100 to $25.00. Please call Sherry Haycock at 610-588-6894 to register your group and theme.
In addition, our scarecrow making booth is in need of old stockings. Please save your old stockings (any color and size). You can drop them off at the Borough Building or to Sherry Haycock at The Little Corner Cafe.
Volunteers are needed to help in all aspects of the event from collecting tickets at booths, running booths, helping to set up and clean up the pumpkin displays and working in the concession stand.
For more information or to volunteer contact Debbie Smith at 610-751-7692 or email at bangorparkboard@gmail.com
October 16
Boomer's Angels Meet/Greet Adoption Day
On Sunday, Oct 16, 2016 come to Pet Supplies Plus at Pocono Commons in Stroudsburg, from 11am- 2pm, to meet some of the beautiful loving pets that Boomer's Angels (BAARC) have for adoption!
All of their adoptions must be pre-approved so why not fill out and application in advance. Visitwww.boomersangels.com for an application.
If you’re not ready to adopt, why not try fostering? Foster homes are desperately needed so we can continue to save lives!
We provide you with everything a foster parent will need. You supply the love and a safe home until they are adopted.
Be an Angel for a homeless dog!
Boomer’s Angels is in need of volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, etc.
Boomer’s Angels Animal Rescue & Care was formed to give as many homeless and downtrodden animals the brightest future possible. Be an Angel for a homeless pet!
Email boomersangels@gmail.com or visit our website at www.boomersangels.com, find us on Facebook.
All of their adoptions must be pre-approved so why not fill out and application in advance. Visitwww.boomersangels.com for an application.
If you’re not ready to adopt, why not try fostering? Foster homes are desperately needed so we can continue to save lives!
We provide you with everything a foster parent will need. You supply the love and a safe home until they are adopted.
Be an Angel for a homeless dog!
Boomer’s Angels is in need of volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, etc.
Boomer’s Angels Animal Rescue & Care was formed to give as many homeless and downtrodden animals the brightest future possible. Be an Angel for a homeless pet!
Email boomersangels@gmail.com or visit our website at www.boomersangels.com, find us on Facebook.
October 17
Foster/Adoptive Support Group Open House
Childcare Open House for a foster and adoptive family supprt group will be held October 17 from 6:30-8pm at Mt. Bethel Church. 1270 Belvidere Corner Rd.Mount Bethel, PA 18343. *Please RSVP if you will require child care.* RSVPs can be made to: Jennifer Steele: 610-533-9693 jjhsteele@aol.com or Jennifer Spearmint cartsmom@rcn.com. Sponsored by: Diakon Child, Family and Community Ministries. Food. door prizes, giveaways.
Monday Morning Birds & Beans
October 17, 8:00-10:00 AM
Rise and shine! Join us for some delicious shade-grown coffee followed by a bird walk through Jacobsburg in search of fall warblers and other Neotropical migrants. This is a great opportunity to learn tricky fall warbler ID. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring binoculars and your favorite field guide! Registration is not required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs
Rise and shine! Join us for some delicious shade-grown coffee followed by a bird walk through Jacobsburg in search of fall warblers and other Neotropical migrants. This is a great opportunity to learn tricky fall warbler ID. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring binoculars and your favorite field guide! Registration is not required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs
Family Night: Nighttime Creatures
October 17, 8:00-10:00 AM
As the sun sets and we prepare for bed many animals are just waking up! Find out how these animals use senses other than sight to make their way through the nocturnal world. This program is best for ages 10 and up. Registration is required.
You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs
As the sun sets and we prepare for bed many animals are just waking up! Find out how these animals use senses other than sight to make their way through the nocturnal world. This program is best for ages 10 and up. Registration is required.
You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs
Tales for Tots
October 17, 8:00-10:00 AM
The popular Tales for Tots program returns with all new explorations! Join us for story time followed by nature activities for preschoolers ages 3-5. Each week we will explore a different topic followed by a craft and short hike related to the story. Adults must accompany their child. Those children that attend all six sessions will earn a DiscoverE Hide n’ Seekers certificate. Please note that the morning and afternoon sessions will be identical. Registration is required..
You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs
The popular Tales for Tots program returns with all new explorations! Join us for story time followed by nature activities for preschoolers ages 3-5. Each week we will explore a different topic followed by a craft and short hike related to the story. Adults must accompany their child. Those children that attend all six sessions will earn a DiscoverE Hide n’ Seekers certificate. Please note that the morning and afternoon sessions will be identical. Registration is required..
You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs
October 18
Bangor Fall Band Concert
Bangor High School's Fall Band Concert: Tuesday, October 18, 7:30pm at the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater. Highlights are: Concert Band playing music by Sousa, Ticheli, and Erickson. Symphonic Band playing music by Vaughan Williams, Ticheli, Alford, and Susato. Tickets are $3 for adults and $2 for students/seniors. Gold Cards and Booster membership cards will be accepted. Band members from the Middle School and Elementary Schools will be admitted for free. For more information visit: bahsbands.weebly.com
Tuesday Trails
Tuesday, October 18, 5:30-7:00 PM
Get moving after work with a brisk hike at Jacobsburg! These guided monthly hikes are 2 to 2.5 miles over uneven terrain. Hikers should always bring water and sturdy boots or shoes. Dogs are welcome to hike on leash. Meet by the flag pole at the Visitor Center at 400 Belfast Rd. Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.
You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs
Get moving after work with a brisk hike at Jacobsburg! These guided monthly hikes are 2 to 2.5 miles over uneven terrain. Hikers should always bring water and sturdy boots or shoes. Dogs are welcome to hike on leash. Meet by the flag pole at the Visitor Center at 400 Belfast Rd. Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.
You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs
October 20
Bangor Halloween Parade Date Changed to October 20
The Bangor Elks Halloween parade originally scheduled for October 13 has been changed to October 20. The theme for this year's parade is Back To The 50s. No other information available.
Young At Heart Club
The Slate Belt Young at Heart Club will be meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2016, at 1:00pm at the St. Elizabeth Church Hall in Pen Argyl,
The program will feature a gentleman from the Bethlehem Steel Archives. He will speak on the history of the Bethlehem Steel, the workers, and now the Archives of Bethlehem Steel.
Many people of the area worked at Bethlehem Steel and this will be of great interest to them and others. Please feel free to attend. This club is open to ALL SENIOR CITIZENS, regardless of race, creed or religion. They have members from all over the Slate Belt, Nazareth, Saylorsburg, etc.
Also, please mark you calendars. They will be honoring their veterans and military at a special program on Thursday, Novemember 17th at 12:00 noon.
This is open to all veterans, military and their families. For more information, please call Mary Lou DeRea-Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630.
The program will feature a gentleman from the Bethlehem Steel Archives. He will speak on the history of the Bethlehem Steel, the workers, and now the Archives of Bethlehem Steel.
Many people of the area worked at Bethlehem Steel and this will be of great interest to them and others. Please feel free to attend. This club is open to ALL SENIOR CITIZENS, regardless of race, creed or religion. They have members from all over the Slate Belt, Nazareth, Saylorsburg, etc.
Also, please mark you calendars. They will be honoring their veterans and military at a special program on Thursday, Novemember 17th at 12:00 noon.
This is open to all veterans, military and their families. For more information, please call Mary Lou DeRea-Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630.
Heathers: the Musical to be Staged at NCC
Northampton Community College (NCC) will present its production of Heathers: the Musical by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe on October 20 – 23 at the Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall, Main Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township.
The play is about a beautiful, brainy misfit who hustles her way into her high school’s most powerful clique.
Performance days and times are Thursday, Oct. 20; Friday, Oct. 21 and Saturday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 23 at 3:00 p.m.
Cast members include: Among others, from Wind Gap: Nicole LaValva and Tom Kennebeck.
The play is choreographed by Bill Mutimer and directed by Sheri Melcher.
Admission is free. Non-perishable food items and/or monetary donations to the Norman R. Roberts Theatre Scholarship fund would be welcome. Advance reservation is recommended. Call 610-861-5524 or e-mail NCC_theatre_tickets@northampton.edu.
The play is about a beautiful, brainy misfit who hustles her way into her high school’s most powerful clique.
Performance days and times are Thursday, Oct. 20; Friday, Oct. 21 and Saturday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 23 at 3:00 p.m.
Cast members include: Among others, from Wind Gap: Nicole LaValva and Tom Kennebeck.
The play is choreographed by Bill Mutimer and directed by Sheri Melcher.
Admission is free. Non-perishable food items and/or monetary donations to the Norman R. Roberts Theatre Scholarship fund would be welcome. Advance reservation is recommended. Call 610-861-5524 or e-mail NCC_theatre_tickets@northampton.edu.
October 21
Indoor Apple Festival
An indoor Apple Festival will be held Friday, October 21, 4 pm-7 pm at Hope United Church of Christ, 2nd Street, Wind Gap PA. Enjoy food and a cake walk.
October 24
TGAI Fall Classes
OCTOBER 24
Adult Classes Begin. TIMES AND COSTS VARY, CHECK TOTTSGAP.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION. Totts Gap Arts Institute 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013. It's NEVER too late! Take a class and learn watercolor or oil painting, clay work, knitting, or dancing for fitness. Our adult classes run on a 6 week schedule, so you have plenty of time to try all your favorites.
Adult Classes Begin. TIMES AND COSTS VARY, CHECK TOTTSGAP.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION. Totts Gap Arts Institute 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013. It's NEVER too late! Take a class and learn watercolor or oil painting, clay work, knitting, or dancing for fitness. Our adult classes run on a 6 week schedule, so you have plenty of time to try all your favorites.
Slate Belt Senior Center
Slate Belt Senior Center
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
700 American Bangor Road
Bangor, ph 610-588-1224
Hours: 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
700 American Bangor Road
Bangor, ph 610-588-1224
Hours: 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
OCTOBER ACTIVITIES
Morning Stretch, Mondays and Thursdays and
also Friday, October 21, 9:15 A.M.
Walking Club, Mondays and Wednesdays, and
Friday, October 21, 9:30 A.M.
Craft & Chat, Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M.
Zumba Gold w/Janis, Tuesdays 10:00 A.M. and
Fridays, October 7, 21 1:15 P.M.
Exercise with Darla, Wednesdays 10:00 A.M
Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 8:0011:00 A.M..
Poker, Thursdays, October 6, 20, 27, 12:30 P.M.
Painting with Joe Iaccio, an accomplished artist,
Thursdays, 1:00 P.M.
Every day: Cards, Pool, Computer, Internet, Library and TV
CRAFTS WITH BEV.,decorating pumpkins, Thursday, October 6, 10:00 A.M.
Making MEDICARE easier to understand, Friday, October 7, 9:00-11:00 A.M.
MEDICARE Changes, Tuesday, October 11, 12:15-1:30 P.M.
PIG ROAST, October 14, 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. hosted by the Center and
AARP., Roast Pork with all the Trimmings,, Ice Cream Sundae Bar,
MUSIC BY CHAS BAND. Games, Basket Raffles, etc.
CRAFTS WITH BEV.,. fall candleholder, Thursday, October 20, 10:00 A.M.
BASEBALL, Friday, October 21, 10:00 A.M.(looking to start a traveling team)
Halloween Party Preparations, Thursday, October 27, 12:30 P.M
HALLOWEEN PARTY, MUSIC WITH GARY DEE, Friday, October 28
Morning Stretch, Mondays and Thursdays and
also Friday, October 21, 9:15 A.M.
Walking Club, Mondays and Wednesdays, and
Friday, October 21, 9:30 A.M.
Craft & Chat, Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M.
Zumba Gold w/Janis, Tuesdays 10:00 A.M. and
Fridays, October 7, 21 1:15 P.M.
Exercise with Darla, Wednesdays 10:00 A.M
Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 8:0011:00 A.M..
Poker, Thursdays, October 6, 20, 27, 12:30 P.M.
Painting with Joe Iaccio, an accomplished artist,
Thursdays, 1:00 P.M.
Every day: Cards, Pool, Computer, Internet, Library and TV
CRAFTS WITH BEV.,decorating pumpkins, Thursday, October 6, 10:00 A.M.
Making MEDICARE easier to understand, Friday, October 7, 9:00-11:00 A.M.
MEDICARE Changes, Tuesday, October 11, 12:15-1:30 P.M.
PIG ROAST, October 14, 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. hosted by the Center and
AARP., Roast Pork with all the Trimmings,, Ice Cream Sundae Bar,
MUSIC BY CHAS BAND. Games, Basket Raffles, etc.
CRAFTS WITH BEV.,. fall candleholder, Thursday, October 20, 10:00 A.M.
BASEBALL, Friday, October 21, 10:00 A.M.(looking to start a traveling team)
Halloween Party Preparations, Thursday, October 27, 12:30 P.M
HALLOWEEN PARTY, MUSIC WITH GARY DEE, Friday, October 28
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Blue Mt. Library New Books
Adult Fiction:
A Great Reckoning, Louise Penny
Sting, Sandra Brown
Mortal Fall, Christine Carbo
The Damascus Threat, Matt Rees
The Gates of Rutherford, Elizabeth Cooke
Thrill Kill, Brian Thiem
Margherita’s Notebook, Elisabetta Flumeri
The Last Time She Saw Him, Jane Haseldine
Dark Road Home, Anna Carlisle
Killer Look, Linda Fairstein
Adult Large Print:
First Star I See Tonight, Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Daughters of the Bride, Susan Mallery
The Loyal Heart, Shelley Shepard Gray
Bullseye, James Patterson
Rushing Waters, Danielle Steel
Sweet Tomorrows, Debbie Macomber
Among The Wicked, Linda Castillo
The Couple Next Door, Shari Lapena
A Great Reckoning, Louise Penny
Sting, Sandra Brown
Mortal Fall, Christine Carbo
The Damascus Threat, Matt Rees
The Gates of Rutherford, Elizabeth Cooke
Thrill Kill, Brian Thiem
Margherita’s Notebook, Elisabetta Flumeri
The Last Time She Saw Him, Jane Haseldine
Dark Road Home, Anna Carlisle
Killer Look, Linda Fairstein
Adult Large Print:
First Star I See Tonight, Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Daughters of the Bride, Susan Mallery
The Loyal Heart, Shelley Shepard Gray
Bullseye, James Patterson
Rushing Waters, Danielle Steel
Sweet Tomorrows, Debbie Macomber
Among The Wicked, Linda Castillo
The Couple Next Door, Shari Lapena
SLATE BELT MEN’S QUOIT LEAGUE
September 29, 2016
Bangor VFW 42 Rescue Fire Co. 14 – Ryan Comunale 12-2, Jeff LaBar 12-2, Jeff Plimpton 11-3
O’Neill’s Place 42 Liberty Fire Co. 14 – Paul Freeby 14-0, Andy Conroy 13-1
Bangor Elks 36 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 20 – Jason LaBar 11-3, Jody Zengulis 10-4
Oxford Fire Co. 32 East Bangor Fire Co. 24 – Bill Griffett 11-3, Matt Becker 9-5; Bill Pascoe 9-5
Bangor Jax 31 Hillside Rod & Gun Club 25 – Dave Giaquinto 11-3, John Saltern 9-5, Jim Hughes 9-5, Frank Ceraul 9-5; Doug Wynne 9-5, John Hartzell 8-6
Roseto Legion 37 Columbia Fire Co. 19 – Brian Miller 14-0, Woody Ivins 10-4; Bob Ponnett 8-6
Pen Argyl Legion 40 Second Ward Fire Co. 16 – John Albanese 14-0, Steve Pfeiffer 13-1
2016-2017 SBMQL First Half Standings
Division 1 – Bangor Jax 4-0, Bangor Elks 4-0, Oxford Fire Co. 4-0, Pen Argyl Legion 4-0, O’Neill’s Place 3-1, Roseto Legion 3-1, Bangor VFW 2-2
Division 2 – East Bangor Fire Co. 3-1, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 1-3, Columbia Fire Co. 0-4, Liberty Fire Co. 0-4, Rescue Fire Co. 0-4, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-4, Second Ward Fire Co. 0-4
September 22, 2016
Roseto Legion 30 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 26 – Bob Vargo, Jr. 12-2, Woody Ivins 12-2; Larry Mucklin 9-5, Brian Mucklin 9-5
Oxford Fire Co. 42 Second Ward Fire Co. 14 – Bill Suyker 12-2, Jeff Lindsay 11-3, Jim Huff 10-4, Rick Calabrese 10-4
Bangor Elks 40 Liberty Fire Co. 16 – Jody Zengulis 13-1, Chad Kreider 12-2
Pen Argyl Legion 45 Columbia Fire Co. 11 – Brookes Kromer 14-0, Todd Lakey 13-1, Kraig Kuster 13-1
East Bangor Fire Co. 34 O’Neill’s Place 30 (one extra round) – Scott Allen 11-5, Rich Pohl 11-5; Andy Conroy 12-4, Evan Senay 10-6
Bangor Jax 32 Rescue Fire Co. 24 – Dave Giaquinto 10-4, A.J. Gilliland 10-4; Rob George 10-4
Hillside Rod & Gun Club 29 Bangor VFW 27 – Phil Ascani 11-3, Bryce Hartzell 10-4; Jeff LaBar 10-4, Ryan Comunale 10-4
2016-2017 SBMQL First Half Standings
Division 1 - Bangor Jax 3-0, Bangor Elks 3-0, Oxford Fire Co. 3-0, Pen Argyl Legion 3-0, O’Neill’s Place 2-1, Roseto Legion 2-1, Bangor VFW 1-2
Division 2 – East Bangor Fire Co. 3-0, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 1-2, Columbia Fire Co. 0-3, Liberty Fire Co. 0-3, Rescue Fire Co. 0-3, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-3, Second Ward Fire Co. 0-3
September 29, 2016
Bangor VFW 42 Rescue Fire Co. 14 – Ryan Comunale 12-2, Jeff LaBar 12-2, Jeff Plimpton 11-3
O’Neill’s Place 42 Liberty Fire Co. 14 – Paul Freeby 14-0, Andy Conroy 13-1
Bangor Elks 36 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 20 – Jason LaBar 11-3, Jody Zengulis 10-4
Oxford Fire Co. 32 East Bangor Fire Co. 24 – Bill Griffett 11-3, Matt Becker 9-5; Bill Pascoe 9-5
Bangor Jax 31 Hillside Rod & Gun Club 25 – Dave Giaquinto 11-3, John Saltern 9-5, Jim Hughes 9-5, Frank Ceraul 9-5; Doug Wynne 9-5, John Hartzell 8-6
Roseto Legion 37 Columbia Fire Co. 19 – Brian Miller 14-0, Woody Ivins 10-4; Bob Ponnett 8-6
Pen Argyl Legion 40 Second Ward Fire Co. 16 – John Albanese 14-0, Steve Pfeiffer 13-1
2016-2017 SBMQL First Half Standings
Division 1 – Bangor Jax 4-0, Bangor Elks 4-0, Oxford Fire Co. 4-0, Pen Argyl Legion 4-0, O’Neill’s Place 3-1, Roseto Legion 3-1, Bangor VFW 2-2
Division 2 – East Bangor Fire Co. 3-1, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 1-3, Columbia Fire Co. 0-4, Liberty Fire Co. 0-4, Rescue Fire Co. 0-4, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-4, Second Ward Fire Co. 0-4
September 22, 2016
Roseto Legion 30 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 26 – Bob Vargo, Jr. 12-2, Woody Ivins 12-2; Larry Mucklin 9-5, Brian Mucklin 9-5
Oxford Fire Co. 42 Second Ward Fire Co. 14 – Bill Suyker 12-2, Jeff Lindsay 11-3, Jim Huff 10-4, Rick Calabrese 10-4
Bangor Elks 40 Liberty Fire Co. 16 – Jody Zengulis 13-1, Chad Kreider 12-2
Pen Argyl Legion 45 Columbia Fire Co. 11 – Brookes Kromer 14-0, Todd Lakey 13-1, Kraig Kuster 13-1
East Bangor Fire Co. 34 O’Neill’s Place 30 (one extra round) – Scott Allen 11-5, Rich Pohl 11-5; Andy Conroy 12-4, Evan Senay 10-6
Bangor Jax 32 Rescue Fire Co. 24 – Dave Giaquinto 10-4, A.J. Gilliland 10-4; Rob George 10-4
Hillside Rod & Gun Club 29 Bangor VFW 27 – Phil Ascani 11-3, Bryce Hartzell 10-4; Jeff LaBar 10-4, Ryan Comunale 10-4
2016-2017 SBMQL First Half Standings
Division 1 - Bangor Jax 3-0, Bangor Elks 3-0, Oxford Fire Co. 3-0, Pen Argyl Legion 3-0, O’Neill’s Place 2-1, Roseto Legion 2-1, Bangor VFW 1-2
Division 2 – East Bangor Fire Co. 3-0, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 1-2, Columbia Fire Co. 0-3, Liberty Fire Co. 0-3, Rescue Fire Co. 0-3, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-3, Second Ward Fire Co. 0-3
October 27
Bangor High School Bandorama
Bangor High School's "Bandorama" Concert: Thursday, October 27, 7:30pm at M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater. An indoor performance by the BAHS Marching Band complete with their 2016 Halftime Show "Jekyll and Hyde", school songs and pop tunes. For more information visit: bahsbands.weebly.com
Bangor Womens Club Card Party
The Bangor Womens Club GFWC will hold a Card/Game Party on Thursday Oct 27th at 11:30 am at Prince of Peace Church, Johnsonsville, PA. Soup and sandwich lunch with homemade cake for dessert will be served. Anyone interested in attending please contact Heidi Bates 610-599-8815 for full information and reservations
October 28
Rummage and Bake Sale
A rummage and bake sale will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church 12 N. Westbrook Ave, Pen Argyl, Friday October, 28 from 8-4 and Saturday, October 29 from 8-2. Call Janet for more information at 610-863-5997.
Speaker Series: Aura Stauffer “Pennsylvania Bats”
Friday, October 28, 7:00-8:00 PM
Join Pennsylvania Game Commission biologist Aura Stauffer as she presents on Pennsylvania’s bats. Learn about bat biology, the species of bats found in Pennsylvania, and how you can help bats in your area. Aura will also give an update on White Nose Syndrome in the state. Registration is required. .
You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs
Join Pennsylvania Game Commission biologist Aura Stauffer as she presents on Pennsylvania’s bats. Learn about bat biology, the species of bats found in Pennsylvania, and how you can help bats in your area. Aura will also give an update on White Nose Syndrome in the state. Registration is required. .
You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs
October 29
Market Faire & Rendezvous
Saturday, October 29, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM and Sunday, October 30, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Jacobsburg Historical Society’s annual Market Faire & Rendezvous is a living history encampment representing many periods of American history, including the Pre-Colonial, Colonial, and Fur Trade Eras. Demonstrations and events include primitive archery, blacksmithing, black powder demos, children’s games, a scavenger hunt, a Market Faire of 18th & 19th century traders, and individual blanket traders. The Early American Craft Education Center, the John Joseph Henry House Museum, the Nicholas Hawk Log Cabin Workshop, and the Pennsylvania Longrifle Museum will all be open to the public during this event. Admission $5.00 with free on-site parking. Children 12 and under, JHS members, active duty military and scouts are free. Registration is not required. For more information, please contact the Jacobsburg Historical Society 610-759-9029 or by email at Jacobsburg@rcn.com.
Jacobsburg Historical Society’s annual Market Faire & Rendezvous is a living history encampment representing many periods of American history, including the Pre-Colonial, Colonial, and Fur Trade Eras. Demonstrations and events include primitive archery, blacksmithing, black powder demos, children’s games, a scavenger hunt, a Market Faire of 18th & 19th century traders, and individual blanket traders. The Early American Craft Education Center, the John Joseph Henry House Museum, the Nicholas Hawk Log Cabin Workshop, and the Pennsylvania Longrifle Museum will all be open to the public during this event. Admission $5.00 with free on-site parking. Children 12 and under, JHS members, active duty military and scouts are free. Registration is not required. For more information, please contact the Jacobsburg Historical Society 610-759-9029 or by email at Jacobsburg@rcn.com.
Portland Trick or Treat
The Borough of Portland will hold Trick or Treat on Saturday, October 29, from 4 to 6 pm.
Sponsored by the community events committee and refiner’s fire ministry a costume contest will be held and hot dogs, apple cider, and chips will be served immediately following trick or treat at:
Refiner’s Fire Ministry Church, 100 Division Street, Portland.
Approximately at 7:15 pm a free, all ages, Halloween themed movie will be shown.
Sponsored by the community events committee and refiner’s fire ministry a costume contest will be held and hot dogs, apple cider, and chips will be served immediately following trick or treat at:
Refiner’s Fire Ministry Church, 100 Division Street, Portland.
Approximately at 7:15 pm a free, all ages, Halloween themed movie will be shown.
October 30
Williams Will Speak on Bloom House
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes Ellis Williams as guest speaker at the 9:15 a.m. worship service on Sunday, October 30th. Ellis will be speaking about his efforts with Bloom House, a recovery house for women. Based on the successful “Thistle Farm” model that began in Nashville, TN, Bloom House helps women in recovery from addiction regain a healthy life and healthy engagement with the community. After-church fellowship will follow worship. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more information call 610-588-4453 or visit ebumc.org.
November 5
Annual Chicken Supper
The Annual Chicken Supper will be held at Trinity United Church of Christ 632 S. Delaware Drive (Route 611), Mt. Bethel, Saturday, Nov. 5 from 4:00 to 6:30 PM
Cost is $12.00 per adult, $6.00 for children under 10. Includes: Roast chicken, mashed potatoes, filling (or stuffing), candied yams, cran-apple sauce, creamed cabbage,beans, homemade vanilla ice cream.
Free parking. Held rain or shine!!
Call 610-588-1989 or Email tjory2@aol.com with any questions!
Cost is $12.00 per adult, $6.00 for children under 10. Includes: Roast chicken, mashed potatoes, filling (or stuffing), candied yams, cran-apple sauce, creamed cabbage,beans, homemade vanilla ice cream.
Free parking. Held rain or shine!!
Call 610-588-1989 or Email tjory2@aol.com with any questions!
NCC to Hold Youth Chess Tournament
Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold its annual Youth Chess Championship, for children ages 18 and under, on Saturday, November 5, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at College Center, second floor. The college is located at 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township.
Participants will play five rounds in unrated and rated sections. Trophies and prizes will be awarded as well as random prize drawings.
Registration is $39 at the door. Advance registration, before November 3, is $34. For more information, go to http.www.northampton.edu/chess or call 610-861-4120.
Participants will play five rounds in unrated and rated sections. Trophies and prizes will be awarded as well as random prize drawings.
Registration is $39 at the door. Advance registration, before November 3, is $34. For more information, go to http.www.northampton.edu/chess or call 610-861-4120.
November 8
Election Day Meal, Craft Show November 26
The Mount Bethel Ladies Auxiliary will have the kitchen open on election day – November 8th. Serving breakfast sandwiches, homemade vegetable beef soup, hamburgers, hot dogs & more! Eat in or take out
The 28th annual craft show will be held November 26, 2016. Crafters still needed, call Kris 610-392-7975.
The 28th annual craft show will be held November 26, 2016. Crafters still needed, call Kris 610-392-7975.
November 11
Photography Exhibit to Take Place at NCC
Trustom Pond, an exhibit of stunning photographs of the Trustom Pond national wildlife preserve in Rhode Island by John Hafey, will be exhibited November 1 through December 16 in the gallery of Communications Hall, Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. An artist’s reception will take place on Nov. 11, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the gallery.
According to a review by the New York Times, Hafey’s photographs achieve “effects akin to those of exquisitely wrought aquatints.”
Communications Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and closed on Sunday.
For more information go to www.northampton.edu and click on “Events.”s or call 610-861-4120.
According to a review by the New York Times, Hafey’s photographs achieve “effects akin to those of exquisitely wrought aquatints.”
Communications Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and closed on Sunday.
For more information go to www.northampton.edu and click on “Events.”s or call 610-861-4120.
November 12
TGAI Annual Scholarship Dinner
NOVEMBER 12
Annual Scholarship Dinner, 6 PM. $60 per person. Totts Gap Arts Institute, 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013 Join them for an evening of great food and entertainment, while supporting our worthwhile programs! Annual Scholarship Dinner includes a silent auction of work donated by local artists, and directly benefits the scholarship fund.
Annual Scholarship Dinner, 6 PM. $60 per person. Totts Gap Arts Institute, 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013 Join them for an evening of great food and entertainment, while supporting our worthwhile programs! Annual Scholarship Dinner includes a silent auction of work donated by local artists, and directly benefits the scholarship fund.
November 13
Slater Band Bingo and Tricky Tray
Bangor High School's Slater Band Bingo and Tricky Tray: Sunday, November 13 , Doors open at 11:00AM, Games start at 1:00PM at Blue Valley Farm Show. 20 games of bingo, tricky tray, special raffles, 50/50, and door prizes. Featured products from Longaberger, Coach, Vera Bradley, Thirty-One, Alex & Ani and Michael Kors. Refreshments available for purchase. Two choices for tickets: $20 includes admission and set of bingo cards; $25. ticket also includes sheet of tricky tray tickets and a ticket for the special drawing. For ticket information call: 610-588-4385. ALL TICKETS AT DOOR ARE $25.
November 26
Craft Show November 28
The 28th annual Mt. Beth Fiore Co. Ladies Auxilary will hold craft show November 26, 2016. Crafters still needed, call Kris 610-392-7975.
December 10
TGAI Annual Community Open House
December 10, Time TBD. FREE. Totts Gap Arts Institute, 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013 Come to Totts Gap Arts and see what students have to share! Dance performances and art displays from our September classes, as well as information on our classes for 2017. Light refreshments will be served.
December 10, Time TBD. FREE. Totts Gap Arts Institute, 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013 Come to Totts Gap Arts and see what students have to share! Dance performances and art displays from our September classes, as well as information on our classes for 2017. Light refreshments will be served.