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Wind Chill Advisory Until 10 Am Today
A wind chill advisory remains in effect until 10 AM today The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.

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Men’s Senior Softball League
Any former softball players interested playing in a 60 + men’s senior softball league this summer, please call Jake at 610-248-3750, or Phil at 610-863-8322 for more details.

Today's Weather .........

Today - Clear, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -20. West wind around 9 mph.
Thursday - Sunny, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -18. West wind 8 to 11 mph.

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Today's Travel Alerts........

PENNSYLVANIA - routes 22, 33, 78, 80

Winter weather on I-78 westbound between New Jersey State Line and (End of I - 078). There is a restriction in effect for the following vehicle types: COMBINATION LOADS, EMPTY TRAILER TRUCKS, MOTORCYCLES, PERMITTED LOADS, RV/CAMPERS, TWIN TRAILER, VEHICLES WITH TOW BEHIND TRAILERS
Winter weather on I-80 westbound between New Jersey State Line and Exit 212B: I-180 WEST - WILLIAMSPORT. There is a restriction in effect for the following vehicle types: COMBINATION LOADS, EMPTY TRAILER TRUCKS, MOTORCYCLES, PERMITTED LOADS, RV/CAMPERS, TWIN TRAILER, VEHICLES WITH TOW BEHIND TRAILERS
Winter weather on I-80 eastbound between Exit 212B: I-180 WEST - WILLIAMSPORT and New Jersey State Line. There is a restriction in effect for the following vehicle types: COMBINATION LOADS, EMPTY TRAILER TRUCKS, MOTORCYCLES, PERMITTED LOADS, RV/CAMPERS, TWIN TRAILER, VEHICLES WITH TOW BEHIND TRAILERS
Roadwork on PA 33 southbound between Exit: HECKTOWN ROAD and Exit: WILLIAM PENN HIGHWAY. There is a traffic disruption.
Roadwork on PA 33 northbound between Exit: WILLIAM PENN HIGHWAY and Exit: HECKTOWN ROAD. There is a traffic disruption.
Roadwork on US 22 westbound between 1 miles EAST of Exit: FULLERTON AVENUE and Exit: PA 145 NORTH - MACARTHUR RD. There is a traffic disruption
Roadwork on US 22 eastbound between Exit: PA 145 SOUTH - 7TH STREET/MACARTHUR RD and 1 miles WEST of Exit: AIRPORT ROAD SOUTH. There is a traffic disruption.

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slate Belt - scheduled penndot work

Road name: PA 512 Between: Center Street and North Delaware Drive Crack Sealing Lane restriction with flagging. Start date: 1/28/19 Est completion date: 2/1/19 Restrictions 09:00 AM To 02:00 PM Will rain cause delays? Yes
Portland/Upper Mt. Bethel PA 611 Between: Church Street and State Park Road Brush Cutting Start date: 1/28/19 Est completion date: 2/1/19 Restrictions in effect 09:00 AM To 02:00 PM Will rain cause delays? Yes

Smartphones or Odd-phones
Recently, smartphone-maker Vivo released a video calling out one of the brand’s signature innovations from 2018: a pop-up camera that extends from the top of the phone’s metal frame and eliminates the need for a cut-out notch in the display. Vivo calls this particular feature the Elevating Front Camera, which makes it sound like it hovers above the phone in an act of magic. In reality, the camera behaves like the mechanical flash module on a digital camera.
Based on early reports, this year’s innovations might just be a phone without ports. Your new Vivo smartphone might look like something akin to a large pebble or a bar of metallic soap.
Smartphones, it seems, have gotten weird. And they’re only going to get weirder in 2019. Our glass slabs will be punctuated by pop-out cameras, foldable displays, hole-punched notches, and invisible fingerprint sensors. These features will be marketed as innovations. Some will be innovative. Some will just be weird, in the way that tech inevitably feels forced when design decisions are borne out of a need to make mature products appear exciting and new.
Just look to foldable displays. The concept isn’t new, but Chinese display maker Royale kicked off the most recent hype cycle at the end of October when it debuted a 7.8-inch flexible display named FlexPai.
A week later, electronics giant Samsung showed off its own concept for a folding phone, one that “fits neatly inside your pocket” and then unfurls into a 7.3-inch display. The company declined to share a timeline for when the concept phone will be released, but Samsung’s annual flagship phone event is scheduled for next month, and it’s possible we’ll see more demos of the folding phone in addition to a new Galaxy smartphone.
Then last week, The Wall Street Journal reported that the Motorola Razr phone will make a comeback this year, evolving from a flip phone into a high-priced smartphone with a foldable display.

Today's Regular Events.....

Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 & 6-8pm
Bangor Public Library - Open 10-8
Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show
Story Time - Preschool children. Blue Mt. Community Library, Pen Argyl, 10:30am
Slate Belt Rotary - Scorecard, Wind Gap, 6-7pm
Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm

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Blouse Mill Info Wanted

The Slate Belt Heritage Center is in the process of collecting information on all the textile and garment mills that existed in the Slate Belt. So far the response has been wonderful.
They are now asking; if anyone has a picture of the outside of their “Family's Mill” to scan it and please send to the Heritage Center @sbhc@frontier.com. Or send a photo to” SBHC 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, PA Att: Karen Brewer. Thank you in advance for contributing to this important project.

Eagle Cam......

The Live-streamed Eagle cam from Hanover Pa. is back for its fifth year. Sightings have already been recorded. They are currently in their nest-building phase. Eggs are likely to be laid in mid to late February. Incubation time is about 35 days, meaning the eggs would likely hatch some time in late March. Click on the graphic to see the nest in real time.

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FUNDING FOR LAKE MINSI, BEAR SWAMP PARK

Lamont McClure and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the awarding of $275,000 in grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR).
“The future of Northampton County is green,” says Lamont McClure. “It is important that we act now to preserve our open spaces and natural land. These grants will help ensure that our parks will be around for future generations to enjoy.”
One grant, for $75,000, will be used to prepare a Greenway and Stewardship Plan for Minsi Lake Park, Bear Swamp Park and Tott’s Gap Corridor. All three sites are located in Upper Mount Bethel Township.
The other grant, for $200,000, will be used for improvements to Minsi Lake Park. In March 2018, Northampton County Council released $500,000 as matching funds for grants from DCNR and other organizations. Combined with state funds of $4,000,000, the money will be used for dam structure improvements and rejuvenation of the surrounding park lands.
Minsi Lake is one of only two public lakes in Northampton County. It was built by the PA Fish & Boat Commission (PFBC) in 1970 for public recreation, and consists of a 117-acre lake maintained by PFCB, and 194 acres of surrounding parkland which is leased by the County.
When completed, improvements to the site will include a fishing pier, kayak launch, hiking trails, picnic areas and restrooms. In-lake habitats for fish and turtles are also being constructed with donations raised by Friends of Minsi Lake (FOML), a 501c3 organization. After the PA Department of Environmental Protection deemed the dam structurally deficient, the lake was drained in the spring of 2017 with over 5,000 pounds of fish relocated elsewhere. The dam project is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2019 with a new spillway which can better withstand a maximum flood event. Lake Minsi’s east shore is currently open to the public for hiking, birdwatching and other recreational activities

WNV Positive Tests Up 500%

Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), has released the final counts for their surveys of West Nile Virus (WNV). With the wet weather, 2018 was one of the worst years to date for mosquitoes carrying the virus.
A sampling of Northampton County mosquito pools turned up 83 positive results compared to only 18 reported in 2016. “We take any threat to public health seriously,” says County Executive Lamont McClure. “Northampton County is committed to preventing the transmission of West Nile Virus to humans..."
Across Pennsylvania in 2018, there were 115 human cases of WNV recorded, with 8 deaths. The DEP reported a total of 107 avian (bird) cases and 108 veterinary cases of the virus. No human, avian or veterinary cases of WNV were reported in Northampton County. WNV was first detected in the U.S. in 1999 and affects birds, humans, horses and other mammals.
In humans, 80% of the cases are show no symptoms and 20% involve non-neuroinvasive illness. Less than 1% of cases result in conditions such as encephalitis which can cause paralysis and even death. There were nationwide epidemics of the virus in 2003 and 2012.
Adult mosquito surveys are conducted from May through October, testing them for mosquito-borne diseases. Field Techs focus first on standing water, where mosquitoes lay their eggs, taking samples to test for the presence of the virus. Spraying does not take place until an action threshold, a high enough percentage of positive mosquitoes indicating a threat of humans, is reached. This August, high numbers of positives were detected in the Lehigh Valley so spraying began in hot spots.
Homeowners should drain any source of standing water on their property, including turning over buckets and pools and tossing unnecessary items and trash. Toys, pots, cans, tire swings and plugged gutters make for excellent mosquito breeding habitats. Mosquitoes can breed in as small a space as a soda bottle cap.

nominations for the 1885 club

1885 Club Accepting Nominations
The Bangor Area High School Alumni Association is looking for nominations for induction into the 2019 "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 of Bangor Area High School have been making tremendous contributions to mankind for more than 133 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, bangorslaters.com, click on the Alumni icon (under Quick Links) and then click on the 1885 Club. There you will find a printable form. The form must be filled out completely for your nominee to be considered. Mail the completed form to the address shown or forward it to Carole J. Hontz at Bangor Area High School, 187 Five Points Richmond Road, Bangor, PA 18013-5224. Nominations can also be e mailed to hontzc@bangorsd.org

BAHS STUDENTS QUALIFY FOR DISTRICT CHORUS

Fifteen Bangor Area High School students were selected to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 10 Chorus. The concerts will be held at Exeter Township High School in Reading on February 8th and 9th. They were among over 900 students who auditioned from schools in the counties of Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, Pike, and Schuylkill. Of that, 200 were selected to create the District 10 Chorus. Top row: Abigail Heald, Aimee Bealer, Charles Fassl, Mason Cruz, Joshua Martinez, Andrea Morokutti, Lindsay Hoffer Front row: Heather Heath, Deja Breitfeller, Kristen Stopfer, Michael Spagnola, Hannah Bledsoe, Cathianne McKenna, Brookel Sabella Missing: Abigail Lucas

WASTE MANAGEMENT DONATES TO BLUE & WHITE

Blue and White Gets $8000 Donation from WM
The Blue and White Scholastic Foundation received an $8,000 donation today from Waste Management. The company made the contribution as part of Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit program.
The Blue & White Scholastic Foundation is a non-profit organization that gives out annual scholarships through their scholarship program.
“Waste Management has a history of supporting education in the Slate Belt. We believe that investing in our youth, is investing in our future. The Blue and White Scholastic Foundation and Waste Management partnership has allowed dozens of students to attend catholic school, who might not have been able to due to budget restrictions. We are proud to support the Blue and White Scholastic Foundation and the students attending Immaculate Conception School,” commented Waste Management’s Community Relations Manager, Adrienne Fors.
Waste Management of Pennsylvania is dedicated to environmental protection, education and supporting the communities where we operate. Since the EITC program was launched, Waste Management has made grants worth over $15,791,307 that have improved the educational opportunities of thousands of public school students and helped thousands of other children and young adults attend private schools.

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BASD Kindergarten registration

BASD Kindergarten Registration

The Bangor Area School District (BASD) is excited to welcome the Class of 2032! The kindergarten team at Five Points Elementary School is excited to welcome our new kindergarten class to begin theireducational journey for the 2019-2020 School Year. A child is eligible for kindergarten if he/she:

is at least the age of five (5) years by September 1, 2019.
resides within the boundaries of the BASD.
successfully completes the district’s kindergarten screening process.

As of January 4, 2019, kindergarten registration packets are available for parents and/or guardians at any Bangor Area School District (BASD) Elementary School (Five Points, Washington, or DeFranco) and the District Administration Office. Packets are also available for download from the BASD web page www.bangorslaters.org. Please contact the District Administration Office to request a registration packet via mail (610-588-2163). In order to schedule a screening appointment, the completed registration packet and mandatory documents must be submitted to District Administration (123 Five Points Richmond Road, Bangor, PA 18013). A completed registration packet includes:

Proof of child’s birth date (must be at least five (5) years by September 1, 2019)
Two (2) proofs of residency
2019-2020 Kindergarten Registration Form
Physical Exam Record (4 pages) - Completed by a Health Care Provider within one year of the

date the registration packet is submitted (which must include the child’s immunization record)

Dental Exam Record – Completed by a Dentist
Home Language Survey
Pre-Kindergarten Questionnaire

Once packets are received and confirmed complete, BASD will contact parents/guardians to schedule a kindergarten screening appointment. Completed packets must be received no later than March 1st to schedule a screening appointment in March. Kindergarten screenings for the 2019-2020 school year will occur between March 12 and March 28 at Washington Elementary School. All screenings are by appointment only. An adult must accompany the child(ren) for their screening appointment(s). Our kindergarten staff is eager to meet and work with your child! Welcome Class of 2032!

slater super fans honored

The Bangor Boys Basketball team gave a special thank you Thursday night to Slater Super Fans Alan and Carol Kunsler for their support of Bangor sports teams. Sbtt Photo Lynne Cistone

DiFebo's Earn Leopold Conservation Award

DiFebo's Earn Leopold Conservation Award
A Pennsylvania Senate citation was awarded to Bangor’s Harvest Home Meats, Pennsylvania’s first winner of the prestigious Leopold Conservation Award. The award is given out in 14 states.
Presented in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the Leopold Conservation Award recognizes farmers, ranchers and foresters who inspire others with their dedication to land, water and wildlife habitat management on private, working land. The award is presented in Pennsylvania by Heinz Endowments, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau and Sand County Foundation.
The owners of Harvest Home Meats, Richard DiFebo and his son, Dohl, were given the award during a ceremony this week at the 2019 Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg.
The DiFebos, who raise grass-fed beef cattle, converted highly-erodible row crop land to grass pastures, installed contour strips, raised cover crops, used no-till seeding practices, and fenced off streams and ponds on their farm.
Richard and Dohl DiFebo earned this prestigious award by demonstrating that agricultural business operators can be successful while also being responsible environmental stewards. Harvest Home Meats has family ties to our area that go back a century, and we all celebrate their nationally recognized achievement

Jean Pinto Honored

Jean Pinto honored at Heritage Center
by Larry Cory
Jean Pinto formed the New Approach in 1970 to wage a fight against cancer in honor of Tim Caracio who was a neighbor and friend who died at a young age of the dreaded disease. Even though her daughter, Kathy, also succumbed to cancer in 2004, Jean continued the fight until her death in 2018.
In her nearly half-century fight she and the New Approach raised over one million dollars to aid in the fight against cancer.
Terry Toth who joined the popular singing group in 1979 and served as an assistant, said Jean Pinto was a “special lady” during a program held at the Slate Belt Heritage Center Sunday afternoon.
Pinto had the ideal background to pursue her goal. In addition to her engaging personality she was a church choir director and an educator for over 40 years.
People who joined the group were held to a high standard, but she had the respect of all who performed in the group. She held dinners for us because she “wanted us to be family,” Toth said.
She was also a lady of faith and ended every show with the song, “How Great is Our God,” which was sung by nearly two dozen members of the group who participated in the program. They also sang “In Remembrance of You,” Oh Happy Day” and medley of other favorites.
Toth also talked about some of Pinto’s policies that she wanted everyone to follow. There was a way for group members to stand, a way to sit, and she never allowed anyone to wear white socks with black pants.
Pinto also wanted her shows to have a fast start and a strong finish. For that reason, New Approach shows never had intermissions, because, Toth, quoting Pinto, said , “If we stop we would have to start again.”
The Little Approach started in 1980 because Pinto wanted some younger people who would learn to perform and could provide back-up for veteran performers.
She had many honors for her work including commendation from many local members of the Pennsylvania state congress. She also became a member of the Bangor Area School District’s 1885 Club, among other honors.

Safe2Say Something

Safe2Say Something?
Safe2Say Something is a youth violence prevention program run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. The program teaches youth and adults how to recognize warning signs and signals, especially within social media, from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others and to “say something” BEFORE it is too late. With Safe2Say Something, it’s easy and confidential to report safety concerns to help prevent violence and tragedies.
Go to www.safe2saypa.org Click on download the app.

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Public Service Announcements.....

AARP to Meet
Slate Belt Chapter AARP 4135 will hold its next meeting on February 11th at the Senior Center on American Bangor Road at 1 pm. We will have a guest speaker on the issu of Vision Loss. Every senior is welcome to attend our meetings.

Family Night: Raccoon Nation at Jacobsburg
Friday, February 1, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm . Join us for a movie and craft night. We will be screening "Raccoon Nation" from the PBS Nature series. This film investigates whether the increasing complexity of our urban/suburban habitat is advancing the brain development of our raccoon neighbors. Registration is required.
You can 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.

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FREE SUNDAY DINNERS

1st Sunday of Every Month
East Bangor United Methodist Church, Central Ave., East Bangor
4 - 6 pm 610-588-4453
2nd Sunday of Every Month
Crossroad Baptist, S. 2nd St., Bangor
4 - 5:30 pm 610-588-3966
3rd Sunday of Every Month
Ackermanville United Methodist, 1410 Ackeranville Rd.
4 - 5:30 pm 610-588-7818
4th Sunday of Every Month
First United Methodist, 3rd St., Bangor
12:30 pm - ?? 610-588-4673
Last Saturday of Every Month - Hospitality Luncheon
First United Presbyterian Church, 218 W. Penna. Ave., Pen Argyl
11:30 - 1:30 pm 610-863-4447
If you have any questions, please call the respective churches.

SUNDAY CHURCH SCHEDULE

Ackermanville United Methodist Church Sunday School - 9:00 am Worship - 10:00 am

Bangor Church of The Nazarene Sunday School - 9:30am Worship -10:40 am

Belfast Bible Sunday School (all ages) 9:30 am, Worship 10:45 am, Evening Service 7:00 pm.

Belfast Wesley United Methodist Church Children’s & Adult Sunday School 9:15 am Worship 10:00 am

Bethel Bible Church of Mt. Zion Sunday School - 9:00 am Worship - 10:00 am.

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Sunday School - 9:00 am Worship - 10:00 am - Holy Communion (Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

Community Presbyterian Sunday School - 9:15 am Worship service - 10:30 am (Communion 1st Sunday)

Cross Road Baptist Church Sunday School (all ages) - 9:30 am Worship - 10:45 am Prayer Service - 7:00 pm

East Bangor United Methodist Sunday, September 29 Worship Service with Children's Church - 9:15 am

Faith Alive Community Church Prayer - 9:30 am Worship - 10:00 am

Faith United Presbyterian Church School & Worship - 10:00 am Session - 11:00 am

First United Evangelical Sunday School - 9:30 am Worship - 10:30 am

First United Methodist Church of Bangor Worship - 11:00 am

Flickville UCC Sunday School - 9:30am Worship - 10:45 am

Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church Worship Service - 9:00 am. Adult Bible Study & Sunday School Following Worship.

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Service of the Word Church Music - 9:00 am Holy Communion

Grace United Methodist Contemporary Worship - 8:30 am

Hope UCC Worship - 9:30 am - June 3 through August (Communion 1st Sunday)

Hopesprings Community of Faith Coffee - 9:45 am Service - 10:00 am

House On The Rock Worship - 10:00 am

Mount Bethel Church Worship Services - 10:00 am

Mount Eaton Church Traditional Worship - 8:00 am Sunday School - 9:30 am Contemporary Worship - 10:30 am

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Sunday Mass - 8:30 AM

Portland Baptist Church Sunday School - 9:00 am Fellowship - 10:00 am Worship - 10:30 am

Presbyterian Parish of Bangor-Roseto Worship 10:30 am

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Sunday School - 8:30 am Worship/Communion - 9:45 am

Richmond United Methodist Church Worship and Sunday School - 10:00 am

The Roseto Independent Worship 9:30 am

Slate Belt Church Worship - 10:30 am

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Worship - 10:00 am

St. Joeseph's Episcopal Eucharist - 11:00 am Coffee Hour Follows Church

St. Luke’s U.C.C. Belfast Worship 10:00 am (Communion 1st Sunday)

St. Mary's Episcopal Eucharist and Sunday School - 9:00 am Coffee hour follows service.

St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Worship - 8:00am - 10:15 Sunday School -9:00am

St. Vincent dePaul Sunday Mass - 10:30 AM

The Pentecostal Christian Church of the Truth Sunday School (Escuela Dominical) 12 noon Praise & Worship (Cuho Evanglistico) 1:00 pm

Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday School 9:00 am Worship/Holy Communion 10:15 am

Trinity United Church of Christ Adult Sunday School - 9 am Worship - 10:30 am

Zion Presbyterian Church Worship & Church School - 9:30 am

gOING oUT OF TOWN?

Going out of town? Let SBRPD know that your house will be vacant and they'll do frequent drive-bys.. Safe travels... http://slatebeltpd.com/ SBRPD is: 911 (Emergency), 610-759-8517 (Non-Emergency), 610-759-8523 (Fax) and 1-888-823-4978 FREE (Non-Emergency Toll Free)

dRUG TAKE BACK BOX

The Slate Belt Regional Police Department has a prescription drug “Take-Back “box at their 6292 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth, Pa office (Plainfield Township Municipal Building). Contact information for the SBRPD is: 911 (Emergency), 610-759-8517 (Non-Emergency), 610-759-8523 (Fax) and 1-888-823-4978 FREE (Non-Emergency Toll Free)

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February 1

Family Night: Raccoon Nation at Jacobsburg
Friday, February 1, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm . Join us for a movie and craft night. We will be screening "Raccoon Nation" from the PBS Nature series. This film investigates whether the increasing complexity of our urban/suburban habitat is advancing the brain development of our raccoon neighbors. Registration is required.
You can 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.

February 3

Pastie Sale Deadline
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church 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 3rd. Pasties must be picked up at the church on Tuesday, February 5th, at 3:30 p.m. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA.

Free Dinner
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes you to a FREE Dinner on Sunday, February 3rd, from 4:00-5:30 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/.

February 6

UMBT Special Meeting
The Board of UMBT Supervisors will hold a special meeting on February 6th at the Mount Bethel Fire Hall, Route 611 at 730 p.m. The purpose of the meaning is to provide community outreach and education on the proposed Act 537 update.

February 9

Winter Plant Hike
Saturday, February 9 at 10:00am to 12:00pm. Join us as we take a walk through the woods and fields of Jacobsburg in search of winter plants that provide food for birds and other animals as well as a few that can be used in a survival situation. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable hiking shoes. If we have snow we will hike in snowshoes! Registration is required.
You can 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.

Winter Tracking
Saturday, February 9 at 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Could you tell if a bobcat was in the area? An owl? Join us as we walk through Jacobsburg in search of animal tracks and signs. Participants should dress for the weather and wear comfortable hiking shoes. If we have snow we will walk in snowshoes! Registration is required.
You can 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.

Liztech Bingo
12th Annual Liztech Bingo, Sat. Feb. 9, at Portland Hook & Ladder. Advance tickets $25, Doors open at 11am, Bingo 1pm. Kitchen open. For info www.portlandhookandladder.com. To purchase advanced tickets call or text Stephanie @ 610-216-6716 or email liztech@portlandhookandladder.com. Portland Hook & Ladder Bingo Hall, 111 State St, Portland PA

February 10

Heritage Center Event
Mike Ortoski and John Mauser will present a “Progress Report on Lake Minsi” on February 10th at 2 pm in the Heritage Center.

February 11

February 16

Comedy Night Fundraiser
A Comedy Night fundraiser benefiting Slater Family Network will be held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 5 PM at the First United Methodist Church in Bangor.
They hope that you'll join them for an evening of family-friendly comedy on Saturday, February 16th at 5:00 pm (doors open at 4:00). This is a fundraiser hosted by First United Methodist Church that benefits the Slater Family Network - 100% of ticket sales will go directly to Slater Family Network. Each ticket holder will be entered into our door prize drawing. Light snacks and beverages will also be available. Seating is limited. For tickets please call the church office at 610-588-4673. Tickets are $15.

February 23

Birding at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
Saturday, February 23 at 10:00am to 4:00pm.  Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area is one of the premier birding spots in eastern Pennsylvania. Join us for this birding tour of Middle Creek as we enjoy the sights and sounds of Snow Geese, Tundra Swans, and other waterfowl. Cackling Gees and the rare Ross’s Goose have been located among the Snow Geese flocks during previous trips. Bald Eagles and sometimes Golden Eagles have been seen. Please dress for the weather and bring a lunch and binoculars. This is a great opportunity for photographers. Meet at the Middle Creek Visitor Center at 10:00AM. Leaders will stay until dusk to look for Short-eared Owls and listen for American Woodcocks for those who are interested. Registration is required.
  You can 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.

Snow Ball Dinner Dance
Families First  presents  the  9th annual benefit Snow Ball Dinner Dance Margaritaville  Saturday, February 23, 2019 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm at Weona park recreation center.  Music by Romeo Vegas, dinner by Just in Thyme, $25.00 per person in advance $30.00 at the door.  Basket raffles, door prizes , BYOB/dress casual.
For tickets contact Spring Shank – Pen Argyl High School, Heather Reed – Wind Gap Middle School, Kelly Thomas – Plainfield Elementary.  For information contact: Frank Jones – 610-863-9095 ext. 1387 or jones.frank@penargylsd.org.  All proceeds help support Families First free programs

March 2

Lorax Story
The Lorax is the "Speaker of the Trees" and with Earth Day around the corner, it's time to think about our Earth. On March 2nd at Grand Central Environmental Education Center beginning at 10 am, children will hear the Lorax story to celebrate Read Across America Day, participate in crafts and learn to identify trees. A Lorax Character might even be present! (more to come on that!) Registration is required since space is limited. Please contact Adrienne Fors, afors1@wm.com 610-863-2387 for more information or to Register for the event at Waste Management's Grand Central Environmental Education Center 891 Grand Central Road, Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania 18072

March 10

Pennsylvania's Slate Lands
March 10th @ 2:00 PM: “Digital Documentation of Pennsylvania’s Slate Lands” by Professors, Frank Matera, John Hinchman and Joseph Elliot Of The Philadelphia School of Design.

March 16

Parade Of Shamrocks
Downtown Bethlehem will be awash in green as Celtic Cultural Alliance hosts the 8th Annual Celtic Classic Parade of Shamrocks! The celebration will take place on Saturday, March 16, 2019. The parade steps off at 1:00 p.m., so get here early for the best viewing spots! The parade will kick-off at 10th Avenue & Broad Street. The parade route will continue east on Broad to Main Street and makes its way south on Main Street, ending under the Hill-To-Hill Bridge.

Craft/Vendor Show
A Craft/Vendor Show, will be held on Sat. March 16 from 9am to 3pm at Portland Hook & Ladder Bingo Hall, 111 State St, Portland PA. FREE admission & parking. Craft and vendors wanted. Info www.portlandhookandladder.com. Contact Stephanie for craft and vendor info 610-216-6716 or ladies@portlandhookandladder.com. Kitchen open.

March 22

Knobby Whistlers Trio
Knobby Whistlers Trio will play at the Broadway Pub hosted by Gina White on Friday, March 22, 2019 at 8 PM – 11 PM Come and listen to live music while enjoying a delicious dinner and cold drinks

April 6

Brick Bingo
Brick Bingo, Sat. April 6, Advance tickets $20, Doors open at 11am, Bingo 1pm. All prizes lego themed, kids welcome to play accompanied by adult. Group/family discount available. For info http://www.portlandhookandladder.com/. To purchase advance tickets call or text Stephanie at 610-216-6716 or email brickbingo@portlandhookandladder.com. Portland Hook & Ladder Bingo Hall, 111 State St, Portland PA

April 10

On Thursday, April 11 at 7:00 PM the Heritage Center in Bangor will hold its Spring Opening.

May 11

Golf Classic Tournament
The Pen Argyl Masonic Lodge #594 will be holding our 3rd Annual Ralph A Behler Memorial Golf Classic Tournament at the Southmore Golf Course in Bath PA on May 11th 2019. Monies raised through this event will benefit various Masonic Charities, the Almoner's Fund and the Pen Argyl Masonic Building Fund.

May 31 - June 1

Horsepower Showdown
Horsepower Showdown will be held May 31, 2019 - Jun 1, 2019 at the Plainfield Farmers Assn 1281 Bangor Rd, Nazareth, Pennsylvania 18064. Coming to Plainfield is the NEW event called Horsepower Showdown. Planning to have: 2 Days of Action!! Friday: Vendors, Kids Activities, Truck Pulls, Car & Truck Show. Saturday: Dirt Drags, Sled Pulls, Truck & Car Show, Light Parade, Dyno Competition, Vendors, Kids Pedal Pull, Kids Powerwheels races and MORE!! Sled will be Clark's Dirt Commander.

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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.
For Meal Reservations please call by 10:00 one day before the meal. Cancellations ASAP.

Pool Tables available every morning & Tuesday Thursday & Friday afternoons
Computers, Library, cards, puzzles available on a daily basis.
Poker, Tuesdays, 9:30 AM
Tai Chi, Tuesdays, 12:15 PM
Morning with the arts, Wednesdays, 8:00-11:00 AM
Exercise, Wednesdays, 10:00 AM
Zumba, Thursdays, 10:00 AM

Bangor Library New Books
January 24

Adult Fiction
River to Redemption by Ann Gabhart
What She Knew by Gilly Macmillan
Adult Non Fiction
The Minimalist Home by Joshua Becker
Be Fearless: 5 Principles by Jean Case
Young Adult Fiction
Everless by Sara Holland
Evermore by Sara Holland
Key, Kiddo by Jarrett Krosoczka
Junior Fiction
Middle School: Escape to Australia by James Patterson
Dog Man: Brawl of The Wild by Day Pilkey
The Brightest Night by Tui Sutherland
The Dark Secret by Tui Sutherland
The Hidden Kingdom by Tui Sutherland
Easy Reader Fiction
Pete The Kitty and the Case Of The Hiccups by James Dean
The Great Cake Race by Kristen Depken
Easy Fiction
Pete The Cats World Tour by James Dean

Adult Fiction
I, Claudius: From the Autobiography of Tiberius Claudius by Robert Graves
Escapade by Diana Palmer
Adult Non Fiction
The Pocket Dictionary of Signing by Rod R. Butterworth
Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat: The Great Speeches by Winston Churchill
The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins
Frank Lloyd Wright by Ada Louise Huxtable
Winston Churchill by John Keegan
Hungry : 300 Under 300 by Lisa Lillien
The Best of It: New and Selected Poems by Kay Ryan
Easy Fiction
Olivia Becomes a Vet by Alex Harvey
Easy Non Fiction
How We Stay Safe Near Electricity by PPL Electric Utilities
DVD’s
Love Begins
The Ring
Snatch
Walking Tall

Blue Mt. Library New Books

Adult Fiction:
River Bodies, Karen Katchur
The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter,
Hazel Gaynor The Glass Ocean,
Beatriz Williams Lethal White,
Robert Galbraith Not Our Kind,
Kitty Zeldis Unsheltered,
Barbara Kingslover The Christmas Sisters,
Sarah Morgan The White Christmas Inn,
Colleen Wright First Flurries,
Joanne DeMaio Snowfall On Lighthouse Lane,
JoAnn Ross Past Tense,
Lee Child Look Alive Twenty-Five, Janet Evanovich

Adult Large Print:
Alaskan Holiday, Debbie Macomber
Long Road To Mercy, David Baldacci
A Spark Of Light, Jodi Picoult
Beauchamp Hall, Danielle Steel
Target Alex Cross, James Patterson
Christmas Cake Murder, Joanne Fluke
Silent Scream, Karen Harper

Adult Non-fiction:
In The Hurricane's Eye,
Nathaniel Philbrick In Pieces,
Sally Field Truth Doesn't Have A Side,
Dr. Bennet Omalu Becoming Michelle Obama
Derailed On The Bipolar Express Joie Edson

Audio Books
Red War, Kyle Mills
Clock Dance, Anne Tyler
Transcription, Kate Atkinson
The Chalk Man, C.J. Tudor

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