CLICK HERE TO READ THE MONROE DAILY NEWSHELP WANTED - Photographer (PT) for the Monroe Daily to shoot local events. Must have your own equipment. Call 570-688-3724 or email monroedaily@gmail.com HELP WANTED - Advertising Rep. for the Monroe Daily. PT. Flexible Hours. Basic understanding of the internet. Call 570-688-3724 or email monroedaily@gmail.com Slaters Stop EPC Foe Nazareth 67-49.....
Bangor's Ben Holland (21) pulls down an offensive rebound during Bangor's convincing 67-49 win over Nazareth Saturday at Nazareth. PHOTO GALLERY (New photos tomorrow) (New photo below) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Pen Argyl's Arielle Heisler (20) looks up court with determination during a 29-15 loss to East Stroudsburg North Saturday. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo below) (New photos tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
Book Review.......Attracting Songbirds to Your Backyard
by Sally Roth Review submitted anonymously “Grease is the word” doesn’t apply to a Travolta movie in this case but rather a section from this book offering ways to help birds through winter. As the world changes, wildlife can use our support, and author Sally Roth (originally of Bethlehem, PA) has published several guidebooks to teach us. With this book full of down-to-earth and entertaining tips, you may be inspired to get started in helping birds survive human habitat destruction. The book is full of highlighted sections called “Trick or Treat” and “Eats and Treats.” Another section, “Orange You Pretty” explains that we don’t need gaudy colored feeders but rather natural colors which help camouflage feeding stations. As you snuggle into your cozy home at night, reading the simple ideas from Ms. Roth can show you the way to help birds in their overnight life or death struggles through brutally cold temperatures. History of the Viaduct The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their monthly historic presentation on Sunday, February 12th @ 2:00 PM. Speaker for the afternoon will be local photographer Ernie Dietz. Mr. Dietz will be showing pictures of the Bangor “Viaduct” pre 1939 construction, during its use as a conduit span over the railroad tracks, its recent demolition and current reconstruction. He will also speak about the materials that were and are now being used to erect the historic landmark and will reveal the little known fact about “names” that were inscribed on the top of the old side posts. The event is free and open to the public. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, PA. For additional information please contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
Athletic & Park Association Vacancy Pen Argyl Athletic & Park Association has a vacancy on its Board. The Board meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 P.M. at the Weona Park Community Center. You must have been a resident of Pen Argyl for at least a year and be in good standing with any monies owed to Pen Argyl (taxes, sewer, garbage and per capita, etc).
If you are interested please send a letter of interest to manager@penargylborough.com or Robin Zmoda, 11 N. Robinson Ave., Pen Argyl, PA 18072 The letter should include your reasons for wanting to serve and any other information you believe would help the Borough Council and the Park Board in making their appointment. If you have any questions feel free to contact me through my email or my office at 610-863-1822. 
Bangor's Anthony Schiavone brings the ball down the court during Bangor's convincing 67-49 win over Nazareth Saturday at Nazareth. PHOTO GALLERY (New photos tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Family Night: Snowshoe Night HikeFriday, February 17, 6:30-8:00 PM
Explore Jacobsburg at night! We will learn about what animals might be found in the evening and how they survive cold winter nights. Then we’ll put on warm layers and snowshoes to go outside and experience a snowy winter night. Snowshoes and trekking poles will be provided. If we don’t get any snow then we will hike in our boots. The hike will be about half a mile. Wear waterproof boots and dress for the weather. Bring a flashlight or headlamp. Registration is required. You will be asked to specify your age and weight range when registering to determine what size snowshoe you will need. If you plan to bring your own snowshoes note that on your registration so we can offer the equipment to additional families. 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. 
Bangor's Megan Barone shoots from the corner during the Slaters' game with Wilson won by Bangor 49 - 32. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Teen Gym Nite at Faith Attention teens, grades 7-10th grade. Need a place to have some fun....are you experiencing winter cabin fever?
Gym nite is every Wednesday evening from 6-8 at the Faith Christian School gymnasium, located at 33 Dante St, Roseto, PA 18013. Are you in 11th or 12th grade please call first. Please bring your parent or guardian when you arrive the first time so permission forms can be filled out, a little “meet and greet”...then you are good to go! They play, basketball for the first hour, then onto to other games like, mat ball, Chinese kickball, floor hockey, indoor soccer, volleyball, etc. If you need more info please call 610-587-0733. 
Pen Argyl's #45 dribbles down the court while teammate Emily Sutton tries to screen an East Burg player during a 29-15 loss to East Stroudsburg North Saturday. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo below) (New photos tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
Going out of Town? Going out of town? Let SBRPD know that your house will be vacant and we'll do frequent drive-bys to ensure that you home is watched. Follow the link below, hover over the "Contact Us" tab and fill out a vacation /Residence Check Request. Officers will swing by your house and check it out for you. Safe travels...
http://slatebeltpd.com/ 1948 Gandhi Assassinated
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the political and spiritual leader of the Indian independence movement, is assassinated in New Delhi by a Hindu fanatic.
Born the son of an Indian official in 1869, Gandhi’s Vaishnava mother was deeply religious and early on exposed her son to Jainism, a morally rigorous Indian religion that advocated nonviolence. In an effort to end India’s religious strife, he resorted to fasts and visits to the troubled areas. He was on one such vigil in New Delhi when Nathuram Godse, a Hindu extremist who objected to Gandhi’s tolerance for the Muslims, fatally shot him. Known as Mahatma, or “the great soul,” during his lifetime, Gandhi’s persuasive methods of civil disobedience influenced leaders of civil rights movements around the world, especially Martin Luther King Jr. in the United States. Pocono ArtsSTROUDSBURG - The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of February. Classes, unless noted otherwise, are held at the Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg, To register call PoconoArts at 570-476-4460 or register online at www.poconoarts.org.
Acrylic Workshop Instructor Maria Ferraris 4 weeks, February 7, 14, 21, 28, Tuesday 1-4pm This workshop will focus on simple and basic techniques. Each student will experience the opportunity to develop their own style and technique with acrylic paint. Students will learn the importance of the use of drawing as guidance in artwork and also these of light and shadow with color. Each individual will work at their own pace and the instructor will guide them through the process and answer any questions they may have. Two themes will be presented to work from. MATERIALS LIST Tuition: Member $100/Non-Member $110: Senior Member $90/Non-Member $100 Drawing Workshop Instructor John McAllister Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm February Classes 7, 14, 21, 28 Never taken a drawing class before? Feel rusty or simply lack confidence? This course is for you. Beginning with a simple contour, you will use line to discover a variety of shapes and forms from a still life to the human figure. The foundational and formal aspects of sketching and drawing will be demonstrated. Explore the steps in drawing from an idea to a sketch to a completed drawing. Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75 Bald Eagle Nest Cam in Hanover, PA - Live Click On Photo To See Nest
By clicking on the photo you can see and hear activity at an eagle nest - live.
Season three began December 28 at the Hanover nest. The cameras and audio equipment installed for the 2016 season continue to provide excellent views and audio of this eagle family. The live stream began December 17, 2016 shortly after the installation of two new cameras and audio equipment. Eggs were laid on February 18 and 21. March 28 one of the eggs hatched; the nestling died two days later, perhaps injured by a branch being moved in the nest. The other egg never hatched and remained n the nest until May 23 when one of the adults removed the remnants from the nest. Hanover is located in south-central PA about five miles from the Mason-Dixon line. Library Fundraiser Blue Mt. Community Library Fundraiser at Café on Broadway, February 8, 11AM-7PM, 21 South Broadway in Wind Gap The café serves fresh made salads, wraps, burgers, cured pastrami and corned beef, homemade soups, and baked goods.
January 30 - Regular EventsConnections for Women - Hopespring, Market St., Bangor 6-8:30pm
Bingo - Kunkletown Fire Co. Progressive Jackpot. 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 Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm This is our calendar of regularly scheduled events. If you see any info that is incorrect or want to add a regularly scheduled event please send e-mail to sbtopics@rcn.com.
Special Future Events - See BelowCLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDAR
Can You Believe It?Tiger Escapes from Italy Circus, Roams Streets
(UPI) -- Panicked residents in a small Italian town ran for safety as an escaped Bengal tiger roamed the streets for several hours Saturday. The tiger, named Oscar, had escaped from a Swedish circus and took to the streets of Monreale, Italy, for about two hours. Police, with the help of circus trainers, were able to corral the tiger into a cage. It was transported back to the circus without injury. No one in the town of about 38,000 was injured. Food...How Fake News Might Affect Your Favorite Foods
(BPT) - The "certified organic" seal is synonymous with healthy living and clean eating. But what exactly does it mean? And who decides what is or is not certified organic? In the United States, food is certified organic by the United States Department of Agriculture. The seal verifies that a product has been made with 95 percent "certified organic" ingredients and minimally processed. The remaining 5 percent allows for the use of ingredients that are not organic, but have been approved by the USDA because they are safe and eco-friendly, and have no organic alternative. These approved additives are reviewed regularly by the USDA, which is currently deciding whether to continue to allow one of them in organics: an essential, natural ingredient called carrageenan. Carrageenan is made from red seaweed that is sustainably grown and harvested by family farmers in oceans around the world. It is an ingredient in everything from yogurt to infant formula to baked goods, and has been used by home cooks for hundreds of years. The USDA has approved the use of carrageenan in organic foods since 1990. So why are they considering removing it now? Because of a dangerous trend where the loudest voices, no matter how irrational or bullying, drown out reason and sound science. Which is just one reason keeping carrageenan in organic foods should be important to everyone who enjoys healthy, safe food that tastes good, too. Here are a few more: Because you love the taste of your favorite ice cream, yogurt, almond milk, protein shake... If carrageenan isn't allowed in organic foods, many of our favorite products will be changed. Food companies will have to use other ingredients to replace carrageenan - ingredients that are not as natural or safe as red seaweed, and will not produce the same products we know and love. Because you care what's in your food. Carrageenan can't be replaced with just one food ingredient, and multiple additives mean longer labels. Carrageenan is GMO-free and made from sustainably harvested seaweed; its replacements are grown from bacteria in a vat or otherwise manmade. Because babies should be able to eat organic, too! Carrageenan is the only stabilizing ingredient used in organic liquid infant formula. Removing it means new moms and dads may lose this option for their babies. Organic foods should be affordable and accessible to everyone. For many, eating organic is a luxury they can't always afford. Adding multiple ingredients to replace carrageenan means the cost of a product may increase even more. This isn't just bad for you and your wallet; anything that makes organic products less competitive is harmful to the whole industry. Because carrageenan is essential to vegetarian, halal and kosher foods. Carrageenan is a plant-based ingredient often used to replace animal fats and gelatin. Without carrageenan, some organic products will no longer be able to meet certain dietary restrictions, or the taste of those foods may suffer. Because the livelihood of seaweed farmers (and our world) is at risk. Seaweed is one of the most sustainable crops on the planet, and it's harvested by family farmers in coastal communities around the globe. Growing and harvesting the red seaweed used to make carrageenan requires none of the fertilizers, pesticides or other chemicals used in land-based farming. This fall, the USDA will make its final decision on the future of carrageenan and its use in organic products. For these reasons and more, it is important that the USDA approves carrageenan for use in organics, making sure organic and nutritious food options are available to everyone. Children...How Youth Team Sports are Shaping Kids' and Teens' Values On and Off the Field
(BPT) - 2016 will be remembered for is its exciting and emotional highlights of sports teams working together to achieve new heights, from hometown heroes to some of sports history's greatest athletes.
Whether it's a neighborhood scrimmage or a national championship, experts agree that the benefits of belonging to a team are significant, and they range well beyond physical exercise. These important experiences teach lessons that help shape kids and teens' outlooks about themselves, working with others and the world around them. Boys & Girls Clubs of America, through its national partnership with Buffalo Wild Wings, has introduced tens of thousands of kids and teens to various sports through its popular ALL STARS program. ALL STARS is Boys & Girls Clubs of America's leading team sports program, offering opportunities for Clubs around the country to organize football, basketball, cheer, dance and step programs. Based on observations from participating Clubs around the country, here are the top life lessons instilled by being part of a team and how participation can help kids and teens feel a sense of belonging and acceptance. Teamwork: By working together on a team, kids and teens can learn not only how to lead, but also how to follow directions. The ability to work well with others will help them at home, at school and at game time. Young people also experience the satisfaction of working together toward a common goal, which is an essential skill to learn for successes down the road. Sportsmanship: Whether in sports, with family and friends, or at the workplace, it's important to know how to properly handle winning and losing. Kids and teens who learn that it's okay to lose - and how to act when they do, gain an important skill to help them throughout their life. Through sports, they can learn to play fair, act with humility and handle both victory and defeat with grace, style and dignity. Strong character: By mastering athletic skills, players gain self-confidence that carries through to the real world. By practicing regularly they learn discipline and responsibility. By playing in a fast-paced game, kids and teens learn to handle stressful situations and make quick decisions. By being part of a team, young people experience a sense of belonging while building valuable friendships. What's more, when parents and caregivers gather to watch games, it can strengthen communities and provide a sense of unity. Healthy lifestyles: Three out of 10 youth are overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Finding fun ways to keep kids and teens active will help fight this growing epidemic. Team sports provide a great opportunity for young people to get moving. Because it's fun, they often don't even realize its exercise. By promoting an active lifestyle from an early age, caregivers can help today's youth learn healthy habits that can have a lifelong impact. Practice makes perfect: No one throws a perfect spiral or hits a three-pointer the first time they try. To improve at sports, you need to practice. Sports teach kids and teens that if they want something, they have to work for it. Practice and proper preparation are key skills throughout life - whether for a big game, big test at school or any of life's big challenges. Want to help encourage kids and teens in your community to play team sports and learn these important life lessons? It can be as easy as visiting a local restaurant. Through its Team Up for Kids initiative, Buffalo Wild Wings supports ALL STARS, helping to teach sportsmanship, promote positive self-image, build character and encourage healthy, active lifestyles of our nation's young people. Buffalo Wild Wings' guests can support this important cause with the purchase of sauce and seasoning bottles sold in-store or online, with $1 from each purchase going directly to Boys & Girls Clubs of America. By 2020, Buffalo Wild Wings will have donated more than $16 million to fund football, basketball, cheer, dance and step programs, as well as facility renovations at local Boys & Girls Clubs through ALL STARS grants. To learn more, visit www.bgca.org. 
1885 Club Accepting Nominations The Bangor Area High School Alumni Association is looking for nominations for induction into the 2017 "1885 Club Hall of Fame." In 1998, the members of the Bangor Area High School Alumni Association began to search for a way to honor graduates who have distinguished themselves through public service, scholarship, and recognition in their chosen fields of work.
Discussions naturally led to creating a Hall of Fame for such individuals. Concerned about possible confusion with the Athletic Hall of Fame, however, the committee began to seek ways to create a different type of recognition with its own unique distinction. From this collaboration, "The 1885 Club" was born. Named in honor of the first year in which a class of students graduated from Bangor High School, this exclusive club honors distinguished alumni and holds these individuals as outstanding examples for others to follow. Through the creation of "The 1885 Club" the Alumni Association underscores and upholds the fact that graduates from Bangor Area High School have been making tremendous contributions to mankind for more than 130 years. We reserve a special category for educators and administrators who have served the Bangor Area School District over its long history. To nominate someone for either of these awards, please go to the Bangor Area School District web site, click on the Alumni icon (under quick links) and then click on the 1885 Club. There you will find a printable form. Fill it out and mail it to the address shown or forward it to Carole J. Hontz at Bangor Area Middle School, 401 Five Points Richmond Road, Bangor, PA 18013-5267. Nominations can also be e mailed to hontzc@bangorsd.org Teen Gym Nite at Faith Attention teens, grades 7-10th grade. Need a place to have some fun....are you experiencing winter cabin fever?
Gym nite is every Wednesday evening from 6-8 at the Faith Christian School gymnasium, located at 33 Dante St, Roseto, PA 18013. Are you in 11th or 12th grade please call first. Please bring your parent or guardian when you arrive the first time so permission forms can be filled out, a little “meet and greet”...then you are good to go! They play, basketball for the first hour, then onto to other games like, mat ball, Chinese kickball, floor hockey, indoor soccer, volleyball, etc. If you need more info please call 610-587-0733.
February 2Pocono Arts ClassSTROUDSBURG - The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of February. Classes, unless noted otherwise, are held at the Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg, To register call PoconoArts at 570-476-4460 or register online at www.poconoarts.org.
Oil Painting Instructor John McAllister February 2, 9, 16, 23, Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm This ongoing workshop focuses on the individual, helping them to develop their own personal style and technique working with the oil medium. Learn how to develop your painting by understanding drawing and composition, light and shadow, color, preparation of materials and the application of paint. Working at your own pace, you pick the subject while the instructor guides you through the painting process. MATERIALS LIST Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75 Intermediate Watercolor Instructor Iraina Caramelli Join this ongoing watercolor journey and discover the flexibility of this wonderful medium. We will cover composition, form, shapes and definitely color!!! Students can work from photos that they have taken or utilize the still life that will be set up during each workshop. A very free approach will be explored where your creativity takes wing. JOIN THE JOURNEY! MATERIALS LIST Tuition: Member $100/Non-member $110: Senior Member $90/Non-member $100 February 3Cheese, Wine and Chocolate Tasting The Chandler Estate IV to host Cheese, Wine and Chocolate Tasting Friday, February 3rd, 2017, 4 - 6pm.
General admission price, $6.00. Company title printed on flyers and 1 event ticket, $25. Raffle basket sponsorship and 2 event tickets, $50. Company logo on event flyers, basket sponsorship, 2 event tickets AND 1 month ad space in our facility newsletter– distributed to over 140 residents and family members, $75. February 4Winter Fest at Blue Mt. Resort Winter Fest will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, February 4 at Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton.
February 5Free Souper Bowl The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes you to a FREE "SOUPER BOWL" Dinner on Sunday, February 5th, 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/.
East Bangor Pastie Sale The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church at 136 W. Central Ave., East Bangor, PA will hold a pastie sale. The selections include beef w/wo onions and broccoli-cheese w/wo onions. The cost is $5.50. To order, call Lois at 610-588-1745 by Sunday, February 5th. Pasties must be picked up at the church on Tuesday, February 7th, at 3:30 p.m.
February 7Pocono ArtsSTROUDSBURG - The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of February. Classes, unless noted otherwise, are held at the Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg, To register call PoconoArts at 570-476-4460 or register online at www.poconoarts.org.
Acrylic Workshop Instructor Maria Ferraris 4 weeks, February 7, 14, 21, 28, Tuesday 1-4pm This workshop will focus on simple and basic techniques. Each student will experience the opportunity to develop their own style and technique with acrylic paint. Students will learn the importance of the use of drawing as guidance in artwork and also these of light and shadow with color. Each individual will work at their own pace and the instructor will guide them through the process and answer any questions they may have. Two themes will be presented to work from. MATERIALS LIST Tuition: Member $100/Non-Member $110: Senior Member $90/Non-Member $100 Drawing Workshop Instructor John McAllister Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm February Classes 7, 14, 21, 28 Never taken a drawing class before? Feel rusty or simply lack confidence? This course is for you. Beginning with a simple contour, you will use line to discover a variety of shapes and forms from a still life to the human figure. The foundational and formal aspects of sketching and drawing will be demonstrated. Explore the steps in drawing from an idea to a sketch to a completed drawing. Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75 February 8Library Fund Raiser A Fundraiser for The Blue Mountain Community Library will be held on Wed., February 8, 2017, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm at the Café on Broadway, 21 S. Broadway in Wind Gap, PA. The Café will generously donate a portion of all sales that day to the library. All food is fresh and made to order. You are encouraged to call ahead with your order. Specials are listed on the restaurant’s Facebook page. The Café is take-out or eat-in, with limited seating. The phone # is 610-881-4261. Menus are available at the Café or at the library. Your support of this fundraiser to benefit the library will be greatly appreciated.
The Blue Mountain Community Library is currently collecting non-perishable foods for the Bender’s Church Food Bank through February 28. Please consider donating to this ministry and bring your food items to the library. The library is located at 216 S. Robinson Ave., Pen Argyl, PA. Hours are M-Sa, 10:00 am- Noon, and M-Th, 6:00-8:00 pm. Call 610-863-3029 for information or visit www.bmcl.org. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmclpenargyl. February 11Liz Tech Bingo Liz Tech bingo will be held at the Portland Hook and Ladder Fire Company # one Saturday, February 11. Tickets are $25 in advance. Sponsorships available. Doors open at 11 AM. Bingo starts at 1 PM. More info: call Stephanie at 610-216-6716.
February 12History of the Viaduct The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their monthly historic presentation on Sunday, February 12th @ 2:00 PM. Speaker for the afternoon will be local photographer Ernie Dietz. Mr. Dietz will be showing pictures of the Bangor “Viaduct” pre 1939 construction, during its use as a conduit span over the railroad tracks, its recent demolition and current reconstruction. He will also speak about the materials that were and are now being used to erect the historic landmark and will reveal the little known fact about “names” that were inscribed on the top of the old side posts. The event is free and open to the public. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, PA. For additional information please contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
February 16NCC to Stage Collision Northampton Community College (NCC) will stage a production of Collision, a play by Lyle Kessler, in which the lives of three students, a professor and a stranger collide.
Performances will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 16, 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall, Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. Admission is free with a donation of a non-perishable food item for a local pantry or a contribution to the Norman R. Roberts Scholarship Fund. Reservations are suggested. Email NCC_theatre_tickets@northampton.edu or call 610-861-5524. February 17Family Night: Snowshoe Night HikeFriday, February 17, 6:30-8:00 PM
Explore Jacobsburg at night! We will learn about what animals might be found in the evening and how they survive cold winter nights. Then we’ll put on warm layers and snowshoes to go outside and experience a snowy winter night. Snowshoes and trekking poles will be provided. If we don’t get any snow then we will hike in our boots. The hike will be about half a mile. Wear waterproof boots and dress for the weather. Bring a flashlight or headlamp. Registration is required. You will be asked to specify your age and weight range when registering to determine what size snowshoe you will need. If you plan to bring your own snowshoes note that on your registration so we can offer the equipment to additional families. 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. Lemieux to Speaking at NCC
Jamilah Lemieux, a former senior editor at Ebony magazine and current vice president of news and men’s programming at Interactive One, an online news platform, will speak at Northampton Community College (NCC) on Thursday, February 16, at 11:00 a.m., as part of the College’s observation of Black History Month. The talk is titled The Revolution Will Not Be Televised, but It Might Be Live-Streamed.
Also included on February 16 will be social justice performances by NCC students, starting at 9:30 a.m. and a faculty panel discussion at 1:30 p.m. All of the events above will take place at NCC’s Bethlehem Campus, Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. Lemieux’s talk will be live streamed to the NCC Monroe Campus, room 208, Pocono Hall, 2411 Route 715, Tannersville. For more information, call 610-861-5000 or visit www.northampton.edu and click on “Events.” February 18Tracking with SnowshoesSaturday, February 18, 10:00 AM – 12 noon
Enjoy a trek through the snow in snowshoes looking for animal tracks and signs. Snowshoes and trekking poles will be provided. If we don’t get any snow we’ll hike in our boots. Participants should wear waterproof boots, dress for the weather, bring snacks and bottled water. Registration is required. You will be asked to specify your age and weight range when registering to determine what size snowshoe you will need. 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. BAHS Drama Department Pancake Breakfast On Saturday, February 18, from 8am to noon, at Bangor Area Middle School, the Bangor High School Drama Department will host the fourth annual pancake breakfast with the cast of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.” Classic characters, such as Belle, the Beast, and Mrs. Potts, will transport visitors to the French countryside as they welcome guests of all ages with music, food, and activities.
In addition to restaurant-quality food and top-notch service, patrons can take advantage of a special opportunity to have their photo taken with the princess, the beast, and the enchanted characters. After snapping a photo and filling their bellies, guests can play games and participate in other activities, all while enjoying musical performances from the cast of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”. The breakfast will raise funds for the high school musical production of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”. Performance dates are: March 3, 4 & 5, 2017. Tickets for the musical will be available for purchase at the pancake breakfast or you can call 610-599-7011 x1001 for further information regarding tickets for the musical. Tickets for the “Be Our Guest ” pancake breakfast can be purchased ahead of time by calling Sue Bina at 610-588-3041. Pre-purchased tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children 5 and younger (children 2 and younger eat free). At the door, adults will pay $7 and children will pay $5. February 25Winter Plant HikeSaturday, February 25, 10:00 AM-12 noon
Join us for this walk as we look for and identify plants in their winter garb. Learn what plants are important food for birds and other animals during the cold winter months. Also learn about edible plants that can help save you in an emergency situation! Participants should wear waterproof boots, dress for the weather, bring snacks and bottled water. 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. March 4Hunter Education Classes
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is hosting a hunter training course on Saturday, March 4, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at East Bath Rod and Gun Club, Township Line Road, Bath. The course is required by law for all first-time hunters and trappers before they can purchase a license.
If you are interested in registering for the class, please click here. March 19Designer Bag Bingo Designer Bag Bingo will be held March 19 Sunday at 12:00 PM at Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Co.
Bags and Barks Festival Proceeds benefit Boomer’s Angels Rescue & Care(501C3). Each winner receives a Coach Handbag! $35 Advanced Pricing for Bingo! Sunday, March 19, 2017 12pm -5Pm , Ridgecrest at Stroudsmoor Country Inn. 12-1pm Luncheon (Luncheon cost $25 extra)
Doors open at 1 PM for Bingo. Bingo runs from 1:30pm -4pm $45 at the door for Bingo (Luncheon not available at the door) Get your advance tickets now, only 250 Advance tickets sold. Over 18 only. You can pay through PayPal or checks can be made payable and mailed to Boomer’s Angels Animal Rescue & Care, PO Box 144, Martins Creek, PA 18063 May 20Art in the Park
Forks Area Art Society - 2017 “Amp Up The Art!” ART IN THE PARK Call for Artist’s/Craftsman’s/Vendors. Forks Area Art Society is hosting its fourth outdoor art show to promote a creative community gathering of artists. Come join the fun! Saturday May 20, 2017 (Rain or Shine); 11:00 am - 5:00 pm; Forks Township Community Center Amphitheater, 500 Zucksville Road, Easton PA 18040 Registration Fees: • Non-members: $40.00 for each 12x12 space. • FAAS Members (2017 dues paid): $30.00 for each 12x12 space. • Food Vendor – Business Flat Fee: $50.00 for each 12x12 space. Registration Deadline: May 1, 2017. Info: forksartsociety@gmail.com or Penny at (610) 746-3026. |
 
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. January Events Craft & Chat Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M Cards, Tuesdays, January 24, 31, 12:15-2:00 P.M. Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 8:00-11:00 A.M. Exercise , Wednesdays, 10:00 A.M. Afternoon with the Arts, Thursday, 12:15 P.M. Crafts with Bev, Thursdays, January 19. 10:00 A.M. Pool Tables are available every morning & Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons FARKLE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 12:15-2:00 P.M. WINTER BLUES, FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M Morning Stretch, Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30 A.M Crafts & Chat, Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M. Zumba Gold, Tuesdays, 10:00 A.M. Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 8:00-11:00 A.M Afternoon with the Arts, Thursdays, 12:15 P.M. Crafts with Bev, Thursday, February 2 and 16, 10:00 A.M. Tax Preparation by AARP, Fridays, 8:A.M.-2:00 P.M. (MUST call 484-541-0198 for appointment) FEBRUARY EVENTS Poker, Tuesday, February 7, 12:15 P.M. Oscar Name That Tune, Thursday, Feb. 9, 10:00 A.M. Farkle, Thursday, February 9, 12:15 P.M. Valentine Meal, Friday, February 10 MUSIC WITH BILL REESE, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 12:30 P.M. AARP Meeting, Monday, February 13, 12:30 P.M. Council Meeting, Thursday, February 16, 9:00 A.M. Events Committee Meeting, Thursday, February 16, 12:30 P.M. Baseball, Friday, February 17, 10:00 A.M. Poker, Tuesday, February, 21, 12:15 P.M. Oscar Trivia, Thursday, February 23, 10:00 A.M. Painting with Hen House, Tuesday, February 28, 1:00-3:00 P.M. 
Pen Argyl - January 2017
MTD: 3.38 YTD: 3.38 Normal: 3.49
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Blue Mt. Library New BooksAdult Fiction:
The Whole Town's Talking, Fannie Flagg Everything We keep, Kerry Lonsdale Cross The Line, James Patterson Chasing Shadows, Karen Harper Chaos, Patricia Cornwell The German Girl, Armando Correa Girl In The Afternoon, Serena Burdick The Orphan Mother, Robert Hicks The Hopefuls, Jennifer Close Perfume River, Robert Butler The Invitation, Lucy Foley The Golden Son, Shilpi Gowda The Food Of Love, Amanda Prowse Queen Of The Cookbooks, Ashton Lee Monsoon Summer, Julia Gregson Adult Large Print: Just Fine With Caroline, Annie Noblin Twilight At Blueberry Barrens, Colleen Coble The Life She Wants, Robyn Carr Island Of Glass, Nora Roberts Adult Non-Fiction: Courage To Soar, Simone Biles Ray & Joan, Lisa Napoli Bangor Library New Books
(Jan 19 - Jan. 25) Adult Fiction You Will Know Me by Megan Abbott An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon Exquisite Radiant by Elizabeth Hayley Uprooted by Naomi Novik The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker Flight Patterns by Karen White. Young Adult Fiction Unplugged by Donna Freitas The Love That Split the World by Emily Henry Audio Books Fiction Paris for One and Other Stories by Jojo Moyes Cross the Line by James Patterson Island of Glass by Nora Robert The Award by Danielle Steel. Dvds Minions Silver Lining Playbook Will and Grace Season 7 Woodlawn Slate Belt Road WorkPlainfield Twp
ROAD NAME: Sullivan Trail BETWEEN: Jacobsburg Road AND Broadway Street Type of Work: Crack Sealing Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces Type of Restriction: Daytime RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging. START DATE: 01/30/2017 Est. Completion Date: 01/30/2017 Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM STOCKERTOWN BORO ROAD NAME: Main Street BETWEEN: Church Lane AND Main Street Type of Work: Crack Sealing Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces Type of Restriction: Daytime RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging. START DATE: 02/03/2017 Est. Completion Date: 02/03/2017 Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM Plainfield Twp ROAD NAME: Sullivan Trail BETWEEN: Broadway Street AND Indian Trail Road Type of Work: Crack Sealing Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces Type of Restriction: Daytime RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging. START DATE: 01/31/2017 Est. Completion Date: 01/31/2017 Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM Forks Twp ROAD NAME: Sullivan Trail BETWEEN: Bushkill Drive AND Kesslersville Road Type of Work: Crack Sealing Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces Type of Restriction: Daytime RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging. START DATE: 02/01/2017 Est. Completion Date: 02/01/2017 Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 AM Forks Twp ROAD NAME: Sullivan Trail BETWEEN: Kesslersville Road AND Church Lane Type of Work: Crack Sealing Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces Type of Restriction: Daytime RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging. START DATE: 02/02/2017 Est. Completion Date: 02/02/2017 Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM |
SLATE BELT MEN’S QUOIT LEAGUE
January 12, 2017 Oxford Fire Co. 33 O’Neill’s Place 23 – Bill Griffett 12-2, Jim Huff 10-4; Andy Conroy 9-5, Justin Wagner 9-5 Bangor Elks 36 East Bangor Fire Co. 20 – George Gallagher 13-1, Ryan Kreider 13-1; Bill Pascoe 10-4 Bangor Jax 34 Pen Argyl Legion 22 – Dave Giaquinto 10-4, Rick Wagner 10-4, A.J. Gilliland 10-4 Roseto Legion 32 Rescue Fire Co. 24 – Bob Vargo, Jr. 12-2; Horst Hoppe 9-5 Second Ward Fire Co. 30 Liberty Fire Co. 26 – Carl Boos 11-3, Sam Bossert 10-4; Phil Martin 9-5, Harry Edwards 9-5 Bangor VFW 41 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 15 – Ryan Comunale 12-2, Jeff LaBar 12-2, Chad Kreider 12-2; Bob Kelley 7-7 Hillside Rod & Gun Club 36 Columbia Fire Co. 20 – Derek Wynne 10-4, Scott Saltern 10-4; Bob Ponnett 8-6, Vic Zeeman 8-6 Roseto Legion 37 Columbia Fire Co. 19 – Woody Ivins 12-2, Tom Amy 10-4 Oxford Fire Co. 35 East Bangor Fire Co. 21 – Ken Hagan 11-3, Tim Steele 10-4 Bangor Jax 32 Hillside Rod & Gun Club 24 – Dave Giaquinto 12-2, Jim Hughes 11-3; Adam Kluska 12-2 Pen Argyl Legion 41 Second Ward Fire Co. 15 – Steve Pfeiffer 13-1, Matt Moore 11-3 Bangor Elks won by forfeit over Roseto Rod & Gun Club O’Neill’s Place 41 Liberty Fire Co. 15 – Jack Bellis 14-0 Bangor VFW 32 Rescue Fire Co. 24 – Jeff LaBar 10-4; Jeff Kneebone 8-6 2016-2017 SBMQL Second Half Standings Division 1 – Oxford Fire Co. 5-0, Bangor Elks 5-0, Bangor Jax 5-0, O’Neill’s Place 4-1, Roseto Legion 4-1, Pen Argyl Legion 3-2, Bangor VFW 3-2 Division 2 – Hillside Rod & Gun Club 3-2, East Bangor Fire Co. 2-3, Second Ward Fire Co. 1-4, Rescue Fire Co. 0-5, Liberty Fire Co. 0-5, Columbia Fire Co. 0-5, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-5 New League, New Rivalries, Same Fun
Allentown, PA: The Lehigh Valley Steelhawks are happy to announce their 2017 National Arena League (NAL) schedule. Featuring six home and six away games, the Steelhawks season opens at home on Sunday, March 19 th at 4pm against the expansion Dayton Wolfpack.
“After much anticipation are thrilled to be able to release our 2017 league schedule today,” stated Steelhawks General Manager Mike Clark. “The National Arena League is ready to kickoff its inaugural season, and we can’t wait to start our seventh year of play. Week one can’t come soon enough, and we look forward to seeing the Steelhawks faithful out in full force this season inside the PPL Center.” Additional schedule highlights include a Week Three matchup where the team will be making the long trip to Florida to take on the Jacksonville Sharks, former members of the AFL. Week Four brings a familiar opponent to the Valley; the Columbus Lions will be in the Hawks Nest for the Steelhawks second home game on April 9th. The Steelhawks closest rivals this year will be the Dayton (Ohio) Wolfpack and the High Country (North Carolina) Grizzlies, each of whom appear on Lehigh Valley’s schedule multiple times; LV faces Dayton four times – two home, two away, and High Country three times – one home, two away. Full schedule is as follows:
Need holiday gift ideas? Steelhawks Season Ticket packages start as low as $48! In addition, our new online store makes it easier than ever to get exclusive, limited addition gear shipped directly to you. With an extended line of cold weather and women’s merchandise, there’s something for everyone. Order yours today by logging onto the Steelhawks website and clicking STORE. Orders must be placed by Friday, December 9 th to ensure holiday delivery. Steelhawks’ 2017 season tickets are on sale now with packages starting as low as $48! All Steelhawks’ games are played on Embassy Bank Field inside the PPL Center in Allentown. |
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