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Pen Argyl's Gabrielle Weaver (33) shoots over Bangor's Brie Ohland (12) during the Slaters' 44-18 win over Pen Argyl in a first-round game of the Bangor Holiday Classic played Thursday at Bangor. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Pen Argyl's Conor Fehr (3) shoots close to the rim during the Knights' 57-53 loss to the County Seaters in the championship game of the Belvidere Holiday Tournament played Thursday. Roper scored 10 points and Taj Cleary-Kojo led the team with 20 points. Sophomore Jordan DeFelice made four threes of his team's eight, and scored 14 points. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Nick Pulsinelli The Belt and Beyond
Bangor's Amber Fernandz-Tierney (31) fights for a rebound during the Slaters' loss to Warren Hills in the championship game of the Bangor Holiday basketball tournament. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Hungover today? Read this:
A banging New Year's Eve party could have your head banging this morning. This common ailment, called a hangover, can easily be avoided by not drinking alcohol the night before; but if you did indulge in the bubbly, here are some scientific tips to avoid a miserable New Year's day. Hangovers are caused by dehydration, combined with the toxic remnants of your drinks from the night before. A lack of fluids means these toxins don't get urinated out. After you drink too much and wake up with a hangover, the most important thing is re-hydration. Drink water, or drink Gatorade, either is fine. Fighting the hangover Traditional tricks to halt that hangover, like drinking coffee or more alcohol (or alcoholic coffee) don't work, researchers say. Coffee can make you more alert, but it won't treat any other symptoms, while the "hair of the dog" — treating a hangover with another drink, like a bloody Mary, or another glass of champagne — may make you forget your troubles, but will also make your hangover worse in the long run. More alcohol will just add more toxins to your already overloaded system and dehydrate you further. Before the party, take an anti-inflammatory drug, like ibuprofen or Aleve, to prevent inflammation in the brain. Avoid taking Tylenol, or anything with acetaminophen, since it can hurt your liver when combined with alcohol. Eat first (not waiting until you get the munchies after knocking back a few), and making sure to follow every drink with water (perhaps play a game of chug-the-water. Being careful to monitor the amount you are imbibing is also important. No more than five drinks for men and three for women in a three-hour period The next day, lots of water and even some exercise will help your body rid itself of toxins that accumulate as the alcohol breaks down. Getting off the couch and pushing your blood around your body will quicken the process. B smart Too much alcohol may make you feel sick to your stomach, but it's also interfering with your body's ability to absorb vitamins it takes in, particularly B vitamins.B vitamins are very important in healing of nerves themselves. If someone has no B vitamins on board, it's going to take longer for the brain to heal." Take a vitamin-B supplement, both during the party and the morning after. Your body uses vitamin B to process alcohol, so you end up deficient in the essential nutrient the next morning, which could make you feel worse. Alcohol education Some good news in alcohol science surfaced this year: One thing you don't have to worry about during your celebrations is the potential loss of brain cells that many people believe comes along with heavy drinking. New research, published in the Journal of Neuroscience in July, indicated that rat brain cells aren't damaged directly by alcohol, but the brain's ability to form long-term memories is dampened. Somehow, a small number of people are resistant to hangovers, about 23 percent, a literature review in Current Drug Abuse Reviews in 2008 found. Researchers don't really know why some people would be resistant to hangovers, but it could be due to differences in the liver enzymes that metabolize the alcohol. Livescience.com 
10th Annual Ice Cream Wars
ALLENTOWN, Pa. December 29, 2017— The Da Vinci Science Center’s signature winter event, Ice Cream Wars, returns for its 10th year on Saturday, January 6, 2018. Ice Cream Wars 10, presented by Whole Foods, sees 10 Lehigh Valley businesses creating their own unique ice cream flavors and competing for ultimate bragging rights and the Ice Cream Wars trophy. Ice Cream Wars began 10 years ago as an internal competition between Da Vinci Science Center employees and has since grown to become one of the coolest events in the Lehigh Valley. Recipes created by teams are turned into delicious samples in a matter of minutes with the use of liquid nitrogen at negative 321 degrees Fahrenheit. The competition’s liquid nitrogen is supplied annually by Air Products. Da Vinci Science Center visitors sample each flavor and cast a vote for their favorite. Ice Cream Wars 10 teams include: Air Products, ATAS International, Inc., B Braun, B104, Highmark, PPL Corporation, St. Luke’s University Health Network, WFMZ, and Weidenhammer Creative. "For our 10th anniversary, we have gone above and beyond with more teams than ever, a special edible experiment presented by Da Vinci Science Center staff, and commemorative color-changing spoons for our members," Tyler Groft, Education Manager at the Da Vinci Science Center, said. "The whole team is incredibly excited for this extraordinary day of fun, science, and ice cream." Ice Cream Wars 10, presented by Whole Foods, takes place from 10 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the Da Vinci Science Center. Winners will be announced at 3:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at davincisciencecenter.org/icecreamwars or at the science center on the day of the event. Da Vinci Science Center members can RSVP in advance at the same link and will be eligible to receive a commemorative Ice Cream Wars 10 spoon. Weather Related Forecasts
BV Farm Show Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner
Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner today 2-5 All you can eat. Salad, plain pork, pork with sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, pineapple filling, two vegetables, applesauce, bread and butter, desserts, and beverage. Adults $12 Children $6 under 6 is free. January 1 Regular EventsHappy New Year!!!!!
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.
CLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDARFirst Day Hikes!
Monday, January 1, 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center Get out and get hiking at Jacobsburg on the first day of 2018! Join center educator Lauren Forster for a two-mile interpretive hike on moderate terrain. We will explore the old growth forest of Henrys Woods and wildlife along the Homestead Trail. You may choose from one of two hikes starting at 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM. Meet at the flag pole in front of the visitor center at 400 Belfast Road. Bring comfortable hiking shoes, a water bottle, and wear layers. Registration is required. All You Can Eat Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner You Can Eat Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner will be held at the Belfast Wesley UMC, 607 School Road, Nazareth,PA. Sunday January 1st, 2018 from 1:00PM-4:00PM. Adult- $10.00 Child 3yr-10yr- $5.00 Under 3 Free. Please call Tom for more information 610-751-4400. Entertainment This Week
Slate Belt Animal Advocacy Meeting
The Slate Belt Advocacy Group monthly meeting will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from 7 to 8 pm. They will meet at Bangor Child Care, 420 South 1st Street Bangor, PA 18013 American Legion Riders Post 927 Meeting The American Legion Riders have their monthly meeting on Sunday, January 14 at 10:30 AM at the American Legion Post 927, Route 209 and Fairgrounds Road, Gilbert. The American Legion Riders are well known for their charitable work, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local children's hospitals, schools, veterans homes, severely wounded service members and scholarships, and enjoy riding. For more information, contact President Everett Shaver, 570-977-8208 or everett.shaver@yahoo.com. Visit www.ampost927.org and Join us on Facebook THIS DAY IN HISTORY - January 1Batista ousted by Castro-led revolution - 1959 On this day in 1959, facing a popular revolution spearheaded by Fidel Castro’s 26th of July Movement, Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista flees the island nation. Amid celebration and chaos in the Cuban capitol of Havana, the U.S. debated how best to deal with the radical Castro and the ominous rumblings of anti-Americanism in Cuba. The U.S. government had supported Batista, a former soldier and Cuban dictator from 1933 to 1944, who seized power for a second time in a 1952 coup. After Castro and a group of followers, including the South American revolutionary Che Guevara (1928-1967), landed in Cuba to unseat the dictator in December 1956, the U.S. continued to back Batista. Suspicious of what they believed to be Castro’s leftist ideology and worried that his ultimate goals might include attacks on the U.S.’s significant investments and property in Cuba, American officials were nearly unanimous in opposing his revolutionary movement. Cuban support for Castro’s revolution, however, grew in the late 1950s, partially due to his charisma and nationalistic rhetoric, but also because of increasingly rampant corruption, greed, brutality and inefficiency within the Batista government. This reality forced the U.S. to slowly withdraw its support from Batista and begin a search in Cuba for an alternative to both the dictator and Castro; these efforts failed.
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Musical Instrument Collection Drive The BAHS Alumni Association is running a drive to collect used musical instruments to be donated to Bangor’s elementary band program. The instruments will be used as loaners for students who cannot afford to buy or rent them. They will take them regardless of their condition. If you have a musical instrument that is gathering dust, and you want to make a difference in a child’s life, call 610-588-5198. We will pick them up or tell you where you can drop them off. Let’s keep the music coming!
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January 1
First Day Hikes!
Monday, January 1, 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
Get out and get hiking at Jacobsburg on the first day of 2018! Join center educator Lauren Forster for a two-mile interpretive hike on moderate terrain. We will explore the old growth forest of Henrys Woods and wildlife along the Homestead Trail. You may choose from one of two hikes starting at 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM. Meet at the flag pole in front of the visitor center at 400 Belfast Road. Bring comfortable hiking shoes, a water bottle, and wear layers. Registration is required.
All You Can Eat Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner
All You Can Eat Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner will be held at the Belfast Wesley UMC, 607 School Road, Nazareth,PA. Sunday January 1st, 2018 from 1:00PM-4:00PM. Adult- $10.00 Child 3yr-10yr- $5.00 Under 3 Free. Please call Tom for more information 610-751-4400.
BV Farm Show Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner Today
Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner today 2-5 All you can eat. Salad, plain pork, pork with sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, pineapple filling, two vegetables, applesauce, bread and butter, desserts, and beverage. Adults $12 Children $6 under 6 is free.
Monday, January 1, 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
Get out and get hiking at Jacobsburg on the first day of 2018! Join center educator Lauren Forster for a two-mile interpretive hike on moderate terrain. We will explore the old growth forest of Henrys Woods and wildlife along the Homestead Trail. You may choose from one of two hikes starting at 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM. Meet at the flag pole in front of the visitor center at 400 Belfast Road. Bring comfortable hiking shoes, a water bottle, and wear layers. Registration is required.
All You Can Eat Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner
All You Can Eat Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner will be held at the Belfast Wesley UMC, 607 School Road, Nazareth,PA. Sunday January 1st, 2018 from 1:00PM-4:00PM. Adult- $10.00 Child 3yr-10yr- $5.00 Under 3 Free. Please call Tom for more information 610-751-4400.
BV Farm Show Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner Today
Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner today 2-5 All you can eat. Salad, plain pork, pork with sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, pineapple filling, two vegetables, applesauce, bread and butter, desserts, and beverage. Adults $12 Children $6 under 6 is free.
January 3
Slate Belt Animal Advocacy Meeting
The Slate Belt Advocacy Group monthly meeting will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from 7 to 8 pm. They will meet at Bangor Child Care, 420 South 1st Street Bangor, PA 18013
The Slate Belt Advocacy Group monthly meeting will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from 7 to 8 pm. They will meet at Bangor Child Care, 420 South 1st Street Bangor, PA 18013
January 5
Attention Veterans
In 2018, Dominick Nati, an Army Air Corp pilot who has flown missions out of Fort Indiantown Gap, will be visiting Rep. Joe Emrick's Nazareth district office the first Monday of every month to discuss veterans’ issues with the men and women who serve or have served our country.
Since Rep. Emrick's district offices will be closed the first Monday in January (New Year’s Day), Dominick will be stopping by the Nazareth office on Friday, Jan. 5 from 10 am to 2 pm. If you wish to meet with him, please call (570) 897-0401 or (610) 746-5090 to schedule an appointment.
His Nazareth office is located in the borough office building at 134 S. Main St.
Roseto Ice Rink Opening
They say that everything happens for a reason. But what good could come from the exceptionally cold weather we have been experiencing lately? All it does is produce snow, ice and more ice.
When you think ice, however, you may wonder when was the last time that you went ice skating outside? If you can't recall or would like to ice skate, the Borough of Roseto has purchased and set up an outdoor ice rink located at the Roseto Ball Park.
You can access the rink through the main gate only off of Denisco street. If gate is closed the ice rink is closed.
It will open to the general public starting January 5th, weather permitting. It will be open Fridays from 5:00 - 8:00pm,
Saturday it will open at 9:00am -12:00 noon for ice hockey and 12:00 noon - 5:00pm for general skating.
The rink will also open on Sundays from 1:00 - 5:00pm. Weather permitting, the borough plans to open every weekend. There is no cost to come skate, so sharpen your blades and join us for some old fashioned fun this winter.
In 2018, Dominick Nati, an Army Air Corp pilot who has flown missions out of Fort Indiantown Gap, will be visiting Rep. Joe Emrick's Nazareth district office the first Monday of every month to discuss veterans’ issues with the men and women who serve or have served our country.
Since Rep. Emrick's district offices will be closed the first Monday in January (New Year’s Day), Dominick will be stopping by the Nazareth office on Friday, Jan. 5 from 10 am to 2 pm. If you wish to meet with him, please call (570) 897-0401 or (610) 746-5090 to schedule an appointment.
His Nazareth office is located in the borough office building at 134 S. Main St.
Roseto Ice Rink Opening
They say that everything happens for a reason. But what good could come from the exceptionally cold weather we have been experiencing lately? All it does is produce snow, ice and more ice.
When you think ice, however, you may wonder when was the last time that you went ice skating outside? If you can't recall or would like to ice skate, the Borough of Roseto has purchased and set up an outdoor ice rink located at the Roseto Ball Park.
You can access the rink through the main gate only off of Denisco street. If gate is closed the ice rink is closed.
It will open to the general public starting January 5th, weather permitting. It will be open Fridays from 5:00 - 8:00pm,
Saturday it will open at 9:00am -12:00 noon for ice hockey and 12:00 noon - 5:00pm for general skating.
The rink will also open on Sundays from 1:00 - 5:00pm. Weather permitting, the borough plans to open every weekend. There is no cost to come skate, so sharpen your blades and join us for some old fashioned fun this winter.
January 6
Ice Cream Wars 10
Ice Cream Wars 10, presented by Whole Foods, takes place from 10 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the Da Vinci Science Center. Winners will be announced at 3:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at davincisciencecenter.org/icecreamwars or at the science center on the day of the event. Da Vinci Science Center members can RSVP in advance at the same link and will be eligible to receive a commemorative Ice Cream Wars 10 spoon.
Ice Cream Wars 10, presented by Whole Foods, takes place from 10 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the Da Vinci Science Center. Winners will be announced at 3:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at davincisciencecenter.org/icecreamwars or at the science center on the day of the event. Da Vinci Science Center members can RSVP in advance at the same link and will be eligible to receive a commemorative Ice Cream Wars 10 spoon.
January 7
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, January 7th. Pasties must be picked up at the church on Tuesday, January 9th, at 3:30 p.m.
Free Dinner
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes you to a FREE Dinner on Sunday, January 7th, 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/.
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, January 7th. Pasties must be picked up at the church on Tuesday, January 9th, at 3:30 p.m.
Free Dinner
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes you to a FREE Dinner on Sunday, January 7th, 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/.
January 8
Free RN/LPN Reactivation/Review Info Sessions at NCC
Free information sessions will be held at Northampton Community College for nursing professionals with an inactive or international license who would like to re-enter the workforce. Programs will ensure those interested in returning to practice will have everything they require to begin the classes in January 2018. For more information and to register for a session, please visit www.northampton.edu/HealthcareCourses. For questions, please call 610-332-6585.
Tuesday, December 5, at the Fowler Family Southside Center in Bethlehem, Room 505, 6 p.m.
Thursday, December 7, at the Monroe Campus in Tannersville, Room 011 Kapp Hall, 6 p.m.
Monday, January 8, at the Fowler Family Southside Center in Bethlehem, Room 505, 7 p.m.
Free information sessions will be held at Northampton Community College for nursing professionals with an inactive or international license who would like to re-enter the workforce. Programs will ensure those interested in returning to practice will have everything they require to begin the classes in January 2018. For more information and to register for a session, please visit www.northampton.edu/HealthcareCourses. For questions, please call 610-332-6585.
Tuesday, December 5, at the Fowler Family Southside Center in Bethlehem, Room 505, 6 p.m.
Thursday, December 7, at the Monroe Campus in Tannersville, Room 011 Kapp Hall, 6 p.m.
Monday, January 8, at the Fowler Family Southside Center in Bethlehem, Room 505, 7 p.m.
January 10
Life Coaching & Art Journaling Series
The arrival of the New Year is often accompanied by New resolve, New direction, New plans and sometimes a New lease on life. A Clean Slate, the Slate Belt’s Addiction Recovery Center, looks to the New Year as a time to offer New Opportunity! Two programs will begin in January that interface the arts with life skills, introspection and personal development.
Beginning January 10th, A Clean Slate will once again partner with Bloom Creative Studios to offer a six week Life Coaching and Art Journaling series. The series has been extremely well received and spaces will fill up. The sessions are designed to help individuals move beyond the challenges that keep them stuck, and chart a course toward reaching their dreams. Classes will be held from 10am – 12:30pm and from 6 – 8:30pm
Attention Veterans
A representative from the Pennsylvania American Legion will visit Rep. Marcia Hahn's district office on Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a great opportunity to have individual questions answered or check out programs that may be available to the men and women who serve or have served our country.
If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call the office at (610) 746-2100. Her district office is located at 196 West Moorestown Road, Bushkill Township. You do not need to be an American Legion member to take advantage of this service.
The arrival of the New Year is often accompanied by New resolve, New direction, New plans and sometimes a New lease on life. A Clean Slate, the Slate Belt’s Addiction Recovery Center, looks to the New Year as a time to offer New Opportunity! Two programs will begin in January that interface the arts with life skills, introspection and personal development.
Beginning January 10th, A Clean Slate will once again partner with Bloom Creative Studios to offer a six week Life Coaching and Art Journaling series. The series has been extremely well received and spaces will fill up. The sessions are designed to help individuals move beyond the challenges that keep them stuck, and chart a course toward reaching their dreams. Classes will be held from 10am – 12:30pm and from 6 – 8:30pm
Attention Veterans
A representative from the Pennsylvania American Legion will visit Rep. Marcia Hahn's district office on Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a great opportunity to have individual questions answered or check out programs that may be available to the men and women who serve or have served our country.
If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call the office at (610) 746-2100. Her district office is located at 196 West Moorestown Road, Bushkill Township. You do not need to be an American Legion member to take advantage of this service.
January 11, 12 & 13
Half-price Book Nook Sale!!!
Blue Mountain Community Library will hold a half-price Book Nook sale on Thursday, January 11 from 6 to 8 pm; Friday, January 12 from 10 am to 12 pm; and Saturday, January 13 from 10 am to 12 pm. Snow dates are the following week.
Blue Mountain Community Library will hold a half-price Book Nook sale on Thursday, January 11 from 6 to 8 pm; Friday, January 12 from 10 am to 12 pm; and Saturday, January 13 from 10 am to 12 pm. Snow dates are the following week.
January 13
Winter Bird Walk
Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 12 PM - 2 PM
Waste Management's Grand Central Environmental Education Center, 891 Grand Central Road, Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania 18072.
Join them as they walk the Education Center property and the roads throughout the landfill (after hours!) to view beautiful winter birds. Last year, we spotted the Icelandic Gull! We will meet at the Education Center at 12pm and walk from there. Please dress for the weather and bring binoculars or cameras. Any change in plans for the event will be noted on here. Jacobsburg State Park will be partnering with us! Our friend Rick Wiltraut will be leading the way! For questions, please contact WM's Adrienne Fors, afors1@wm.com
Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 12 PM - 2 PM
Waste Management's Grand Central Environmental Education Center, 891 Grand Central Road, Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania 18072.
Join them as they walk the Education Center property and the roads throughout the landfill (after hours!) to view beautiful winter birds. Last year, we spotted the Icelandic Gull! We will meet at the Education Center at 12pm and walk from there. Please dress for the weather and bring binoculars or cameras. Any change in plans for the event will be noted on here. Jacobsburg State Park will be partnering with us! Our friend Rick Wiltraut will be leading the way! For questions, please contact WM's Adrienne Fors, afors1@wm.com
January 14
American Legion Riders Post 927 Meeting
The American Legion Riders have their monthly meeting on Sunday, January 14 at 10:30 AM at the American Legion Post 927, Route 209 and Fairgrounds Road, Gilbert.
The American Legion Riders are well known for their charitable work, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local children's hospitals, schools, veterans homes, severely wounded service members and scholarships, and enjoy riding.
For more information, contact President Everett Shaver, 570-977-8208 or everett.shaver@yahoo.com. Visit www.ampost927.org and Join us on Facebook.
Presentation at Slate Belt Heritage Center
The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their monthly historic presentation on Sunday, January 14th @ 2:00 PM. Speaker for the afternoon will be local historian, Pat Dewitsky whose topic will be “The History of Cigar Manufacturing in the Slate Belt and State”. It is a little known fact that there were many local cigar manufacturing plants in the area. Come hear this extremely interesting talk.
The event is free and open to the public. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, PA. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661.
The American Legion Riders have their monthly meeting on Sunday, January 14 at 10:30 AM at the American Legion Post 927, Route 209 and Fairgrounds Road, Gilbert.
The American Legion Riders are well known for their charitable work, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local children's hospitals, schools, veterans homes, severely wounded service members and scholarships, and enjoy riding.
For more information, contact President Everett Shaver, 570-977-8208 or everett.shaver@yahoo.com. Visit www.ampost927.org and Join us on Facebook.
Presentation at Slate Belt Heritage Center
The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their monthly historic presentation on Sunday, January 14th @ 2:00 PM. Speaker for the afternoon will be local historian, Pat Dewitsky whose topic will be “The History of Cigar Manufacturing in the Slate Belt and State”. It is a little known fact that there were many local cigar manufacturing plants in the area. Come hear this extremely interesting talk.
The event is free and open to the public. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, PA. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661.
January 18
Creative Drama Workshop
On January 18th, A Clean Slate will launch a brand new Creative Drama Workshop series offering participants to creatively approach the New Year with an opportunity for reflection, exploration and gratitude. The series will run 4 weeks and will begin on Thursday 01/18/2018 from 7pm. – 9pm. The workshops will explore the themes, motifs and symbols of the play “A Wrinkle In Time” by Madeleine L’Engle. No acting experience necessary, just a willingness to jump in and have fun. Sign-ups will be taken up until January 8th.
All of these classes are free, open to the public (16 years or older). For more information or to reserve your space in either of these offerings, contact info@acleanslatebangor.org or call (610)452-9348
On January 18th, A Clean Slate will launch a brand new Creative Drama Workshop series offering participants to creatively approach the New Year with an opportunity for reflection, exploration and gratitude. The series will run 4 weeks and will begin on Thursday 01/18/2018 from 7pm. – 9pm. The workshops will explore the themes, motifs and symbols of the play “A Wrinkle In Time” by Madeleine L’Engle. No acting experience necessary, just a willingness to jump in and have fun. Sign-ups will be taken up until January 8th.
All of these classes are free, open to the public (16 years or older). For more information or to reserve your space in either of these offerings, contact info@acleanslatebangor.org or call (610)452-9348
January 19
Family Film Night
Friday, January 19, 6:30-8:00 PM
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
Bring your family for a craft and movie night! This month we’ll be screening “Beavers”, a movie that follows the life of a beaver family as they construct a new home for themselves. Craft time starts at 6:30 PM and the movie starts promptly at 7:00 PM. Registration is required.
Friday, January 19, 6:30-8:00 PM
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
Bring your family for a craft and movie night! This month we’ll be screening “Beavers”, a movie that follows the life of a beaver family as they construct a new home for themselves. Craft time starts at 6:30 PM and the movie starts promptly at 7:00 PM. Registration is required.
January 20
PA Trappers Fur Auction
On January 20th, 2018, the Pennsylvania Trappers Association District 10 Live Bid Fur Auction at Stockertown Rod & Gun Club (205 Le Fevre Rd. Stockertown, PA 18083),. Doors open at 8am, and auction starts at 9am. Pennsylvania Trappers Association membership and furtaker's license required. For more information, contact: Bob Counterman 610-759-9203.
History of Snowshoeing
Saturday, January 20, 10:00-11:30 AM
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
Learn how to snowshoe while learning the history of these helpful winter tools. If we don’t get any snow, we’ll focus on using trekking poles and hike in our boots. The hike will be about two miles, bring water and a snack. Wear waterproof boots and dress for the weather. Registration is required.
Outdoor Preparedness for Scouts
Saturday, January 20, 1:00-2:30 PM
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
Scouts will learn how to prepare for being outdoors in winter as well as how to use snowshoes. We’ll go for a hike in snowshoes, stopping along the way to talk about outdoor scenarios and how to prepare for them. If we don’t get any snow, we’ll hike in our boots. The hike will be about two miles. Bring water and a snack. Wear waterproof boots and dress for the weather. Registration is required. You will be asked to specify your weight range when registering; this is to determine what size snowshoe you will need.
8th Annual Snow Ball Dinner Dance
Families First will present their 8th Annual Benefit Snow Ball Dinner Dance on Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. The dance will be held at the Weona Park Recreation Center in Pen Argyl. Dinner will be provided by Just in Thyme and the music will be DJ Joe Franzo & Karaoke. There will be basket raffles and door prizes. The event is BYOB. Please dress casual. Tickets are $25.00 per person in advance and $30.00 at the door. You can purchase tickets by contacting Spring Shank - Pen Argyl High School, Kate Marsteller – Wind Gap Middle School, or Kelly Thomas – Plainfield Elementary. For more information contact: Frank Jones – 610-863-9095 Ext. 1387 or jones.frank@penargylsd.org. All proceeds will help support Families First free programs.
Spotted Lanternfly Public Meeting
The event will be held at the Berks County Agricultural Center Auditorium, 1238 County Welfare, Leesport, PA 19533 on Thursday, January 25, 2018, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This event is available to all members of the public and will include updates from Penn State Extension, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, and Berks County Conservation District. This event is open to anyone interested in learning more about the Spotted Lanternfly regardless of home county and quarantine. Bring your questions and join us for discussions on the current status of this invasive insect, information on the quarantine, preparation for insect control in the 2018 season, and how individuals and communities can help stop the spread of this insect. Lunch and handouts are included.
There is no cost for this event; however, seating is limited and pre-registration is required by January 18, 2018. Register online by going to this site:https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly-public-meeting
If you cannot register online, please call for assistance at 1-877-345-0691 Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Questions regarding the January 25, 2018 event can be directed to Amy Korman at amk6396@psu.edu by phone at 610-813-6613.
Penn State encourages people with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, call the Northampton County Extension office at 610-813-6613.
On January 20th, 2018, the Pennsylvania Trappers Association District 10 Live Bid Fur Auction at Stockertown Rod & Gun Club (205 Le Fevre Rd. Stockertown, PA 18083),. Doors open at 8am, and auction starts at 9am. Pennsylvania Trappers Association membership and furtaker's license required. For more information, contact: Bob Counterman 610-759-9203.
History of Snowshoeing
Saturday, January 20, 10:00-11:30 AM
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
Learn how to snowshoe while learning the history of these helpful winter tools. If we don’t get any snow, we’ll focus on using trekking poles and hike in our boots. The hike will be about two miles, bring water and a snack. Wear waterproof boots and dress for the weather. Registration is required.
Outdoor Preparedness for Scouts
Saturday, January 20, 1:00-2:30 PM
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
Scouts will learn how to prepare for being outdoors in winter as well as how to use snowshoes. We’ll go for a hike in snowshoes, stopping along the way to talk about outdoor scenarios and how to prepare for them. If we don’t get any snow, we’ll hike in our boots. The hike will be about two miles. Bring water and a snack. Wear waterproof boots and dress for the weather. Registration is required. You will be asked to specify your weight range when registering; this is to determine what size snowshoe you will need.
8th Annual Snow Ball Dinner Dance
Families First will present their 8th Annual Benefit Snow Ball Dinner Dance on Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. The dance will be held at the Weona Park Recreation Center in Pen Argyl. Dinner will be provided by Just in Thyme and the music will be DJ Joe Franzo & Karaoke. There will be basket raffles and door prizes. The event is BYOB. Please dress casual. Tickets are $25.00 per person in advance and $30.00 at the door. You can purchase tickets by contacting Spring Shank - Pen Argyl High School, Kate Marsteller – Wind Gap Middle School, or Kelly Thomas – Plainfield Elementary. For more information contact: Frank Jones – 610-863-9095 Ext. 1387 or jones.frank@penargylsd.org. All proceeds will help support Families First free programs.
Spotted Lanternfly Public Meeting
The event will be held at the Berks County Agricultural Center Auditorium, 1238 County Welfare, Leesport, PA 19533 on Thursday, January 25, 2018, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This event is available to all members of the public and will include updates from Penn State Extension, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, and Berks County Conservation District. This event is open to anyone interested in learning more about the Spotted Lanternfly regardless of home county and quarantine. Bring your questions and join us for discussions on the current status of this invasive insect, information on the quarantine, preparation for insect control in the 2018 season, and how individuals and communities can help stop the spread of this insect. Lunch and handouts are included.
There is no cost for this event; however, seating is limited and pre-registration is required by January 18, 2018. Register online by going to this site:https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly-public-meeting
If you cannot register online, please call for assistance at 1-877-345-0691 Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Questions regarding the January 25, 2018 event can be directed to Amy Korman at amk6396@psu.edu by phone at 610-813-6613.
Penn State encourages people with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, call the Northampton County Extension office at 610-813-6613.
January 27
Irish Tin Whistle Workshop
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania - Celtic Cultural Alliance announces an Irish Tin Whistle workshop on January 27, 2018, as part of its continuing mission to promote and preserve the Celtic culture through arts, music, literature, dance, and history programs.
Our Irish whistle workshop with instructor Chris Finnegan, will teach the basics of how to play traditional tunes on a D tin whistle to students over age 14. Students will learn the basic fingering and how to get a good sound from the instrument. Simple music will also be introduced. Students should bring their own whistle, and Walton's is the recommended brand. It can be purchased from Donegal Square, 532 Main St., Bethlehem.
Chris Finnegan is an Uilleann Piper and Whistle player from Old Bridge, New Jersey. He has performed extensively in the United States and Ireland and holds the distinction of being the Piper to the Regimental Headquarters Staff of the “Fighting 69th” (1st Battalion, 69th Infantry, New York Army National Guard). In addition to the Uilleann Pipes, Chris also plays the Double Bass, Guitar, and Great Highland Bagpipes. Chris performs regularly as a solo musician, in duos and with the Irish Music groups Blackwater and Ballycastle.
The class will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Life in Christ, 51 E. Hillmond St., Bethlehem. The cost is $30, and information and registration can be found at http://www.celticfest.org/irish_tin_whistle_workshop.
For more information on the Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival and other Celtic Cultural Alliance events, visit the organization’s website at www.celticfest.org.
Eagle Watch
Saturday, January 27, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
Join center educator Rick Wiltraut for this trip into the scenic Delaware River National Recreation Area in search of wintering Bald Eagles. Other possibilities include the rare Golden Eagle, Common Goldeneyes, Pileated Woodpeckers and many other winter bird species. This is a great opportunity for photographers. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable water-proof shoes and bring binoculars and lunch. There will be a stop for snacks and hot beverages along the way. Registration is required.
Irish Tin Whistle Workshop
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania - Celtic Cultural Alliance announces an Irish Tin Whistle workshop on January 27, 2018, as part of its continuing mission to promote and preserve the Celtic culture through arts, music, literature, dance, and history programs.
Our Irish whistle workshop with instructor Chris Finnegan, will teach the basics of how to play traditional tunes on a D tin whistle to students over age 14. Students will learn the basic fingering and how to get a good sound from the instrument. Simple music will also be introduced. Students should bring their own whistle, and Walton's is the recommended brand. It can be purchased from Donegal Square, 532 Main St., Bethlehem.
Chris Finnegan is an Uilleann Piper and Whistle player from Old Bridge, New Jersey. He has performed extensively in the United States and Ireland and holds the distinction of being the Piper to the Regimental Headquarters Staff of the “Fighting 69th” (1st Battalion, 69th Infantry, New York Army National Guard). In addition to the Uilleann Pipes, Chris also plays the Double Bass, Guitar, and Great Highland Bagpipes. Chris performs regularly as a solo musician, in duos and with the Irish Music groups Blackwater and Ballycastle.
The class will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Life in Christ, 51 E. Hillmond St., Bethlehem. The cost is $30, and information and registration can be found at http://www.celticfest.org/irish_tin_whistle_workshop.
For more information on the Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival and other Celtic Cultural Alliance events, visit the organization’s website at www.celticfest.org.
Eagle Watch
Saturday, January 27, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
Join center educator Rick Wiltraut for this trip into the scenic Delaware River National Recreation Area in search of wintering Bald Eagles. Other possibilities include the rare Golden Eagle, Common Goldeneyes, Pileated Woodpeckers and many other winter bird species. This is a great opportunity for photographers. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable water-proof shoes and bring binoculars and lunch. There will be a stop for snacks and hot beverages along the way. Registration is required.
Slate Belt Senior Center
Slate Belt Senior Center
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
700 American Bangor Road
Bangor, ph 610-588-1224
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 must be done as soon as possible. Lunch is served at 11:30 AM.
- Pool Tables available every morning and most afternoons TV, Library, computers, puzzles.
- Quoits can be played anytime nothing is scheduled for floor space
JANUARY 2018
January Events
- Porker, Mon-Friday, 9:30-11:00 AM
- Zumba Gold, Tuesdays, 10:00 AM
- Arthritis Class, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 23,30
- and Thursday, Jan. 11, 18, , 12:15 PM.
- Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 9:00-11:00 AM
- Exercise, Wednesdays 10:00 AM
- Afternoon with the Arts, Thursdays, 12:15 PM
- Win Bowling League, Thursdays, 9:30 AM
- 2 Massage, Thursdays, Jan 4, 18, 12:15 PM
- Pool Tables available every morning and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday afternoons
- Library, Computers, TV, Puzzles & Cards daily
January Events
- CLOSED MONDAY JANUARY 1-HAPPY NEW YEAR
- Hot Chocolate in the morning, Tuesday, January 2
- Bean Bags and Quoits, Friday, January 5, 10:00 AM
- AARP Meeting, Monday, January 8, 1:30 PM
- Sundae's on Friday, Friday, January 12, 12:15 PM
- CLOSED, MONDAY, JANUARY 15, MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
- Baseball and Popcorn Day, Friday, January 19, 10:00 AM
- Council Meeting, Thursday, January 25, 9:00 AM
- Winter Blues Bingo, Friday, January, 26, 9:30 AM
- ENTERTAINER, DEBI WAHI Friday, January 26, 12:15 PM
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Bangor Library New Books
December 21
December 21
Adult Fiction
- A Place at Our Table by Amy Clipston
- Second Chance Girl
- You Say It First by Susan Mallery
- Year One by Nora Roberts
- A Gathering of Shadows by Victoria Schwab.
- The Door Within
- The Final Storm by Thomas Wayne Batson
- Life Sucks by Cecilia Sarnowski
- The Temple of Warriors by Zoe Silver.
- Wishtree by Katherine Applegate
- The Wildwood Bakery by Rebecca Elliot
- The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde
- The Princess in Black and the Mysterious Playdate
- The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation by Shannon Hale
- The Adventures of Darby and the Wishing Well by Sophia Lanier
- The Adventures of the Three Little Dogs by Victoria Silver
- A Mammoth Mystery by Geronimo Stilton.
- The Musketeer by Emma Confalone
- Brave Young Knight by Karen Kingsbury
- Christmas Delicious by Lyn Loates
- Leah and the Ghost Knight by Anna Miller
- Don’t Let Auntie Mabel Bless the Table by Vanessa Brantley Newton
- 17 Things I’m Not Allowed to Do Anymore by Jenny Offill
- Hildegarde and the Great Green Shirt Factory by Ravay Snow
- Will by Sheila Walsh.
Adult Fiction
Adult Non Fiction
Young Adult Fiction
Junior Non Fiction
Easy Fiction
- Tell Tale by Jeffrey Archer
- Parting Shot by Linwood Barclay
- Enchantress of Numbers by Jennifer Chiaverini
- Miracle Road by Emily March
- The House of Unexpected Sisters by Alexander McCall Smith
- The Body in the Casket by Katherine Hall Page
- Count to Ten by James Patterson
- The Demon Crown by James Rollins
- A Conjuring of Light
- A Darker Shade of Magic by Victoria Schwab
- Thomas Kinkades Cape Light ChristmasBlessings by Katherine Spencer
- Dead of Winter by Wendy Corsi Staub.
Adult Non Fiction
- Large Print Fiction
- End Game by David Baldacci
- The Midnight Line by Lee Child
- Two Kinds of Truth by Michael Connelly
- The People vs. Alex Cross by James Patterson.
Young Adult Fiction
- The Silver Mask by Holly Black
- Loved by P.C. Cast
- Graduation Day
- Independent Study
- The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau
- Warcross by Marie Lu
- Frogkisser
- Have Sword, Will Travel by Garth Nix
- Tales from a Not-So-Secret Crush Catastrophe by Renee Russell.
- Junior Fiction
- Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party by Shannon Hale
- Predator vs. Prey by Lisa McMann
- Silent Days, Silent Dreams by Allen Say.
Junior Non Fiction
- Blast Lab by Richard Hammond.
Easy Fiction
- How to Find an Elephant by Kate Banks
- Merry Christmas from The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
- Santa Rex by Molly Schaar Idle
- Mama Lion Wins the Race by Jon Muth
- Tyrannosaurus Rex vs. Edna, The Very First Chicken by Douglas Rees
- The 12 Sleighs of Christmas by Sherri Duskey Rinker
- Singing in the Rain by Arthur Freed
- Where, Oh Where, is Baby Bear by Ashley Wolff.
- The Circle
- The Dark Tower
- Descendants 2
Slate Belt Area
Road Work
Week: January 2
ROAD NAME: PA 33
BETWEEN: Freemansburg Avenue AND Interstate 78
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Northbound Lane Restriction
START DATE: 01/03/2018 Est. Completion Date: 01/04/2018
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton Municipality: Lower Mount Bethel
ROAD NAME: Richmond Road-Belvidere Highway
BETWEEN: Berry Hollow Road AND Johnsville Road
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 01/02/2018 Est. Completion Date: 01/05/2018
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton Municipality: City of Bethlehem
ROAD NAME: US 22
BETWEEN: PA 512 AND PA 191
Type of Work: Bridge Repair
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Contractor
Type of Restriction: Nighttime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions.
START DATE: 01/08/2018 Est. Completion Date: 03/28/2018
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 PM To 6:00 AM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton Municipality: Lower Saucon/Hellertown/City of Bethlehem
ROAD NAME: PA 512
BETWEEN: Bushkill Drive AND Bushkill Center Road
Type of Work: Brush Cutting
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 01/02/2018 Est. Completion Date: 01/05/2018
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
BETWEEN: Freemansburg Avenue AND Interstate 78
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Northbound Lane Restriction
START DATE: 01/03/2018 Est. Completion Date: 01/04/2018
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton Municipality: Lower Mount Bethel
ROAD NAME: Richmond Road-Belvidere Highway
BETWEEN: Berry Hollow Road AND Johnsville Road
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 01/02/2018 Est. Completion Date: 01/05/2018
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton Municipality: City of Bethlehem
ROAD NAME: US 22
BETWEEN: PA 512 AND PA 191
Type of Work: Bridge Repair
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Contractor
Type of Restriction: Nighttime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions.
START DATE: 01/08/2018 Est. Completion Date: 03/28/2018
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 PM To 6:00 AM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton Municipality: Lower Saucon/Hellertown/City of Bethlehem
ROAD NAME: PA 512
BETWEEN: Bushkill Drive AND Bushkill Center Road
Type of Work: Brush Cutting
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 01/02/2018 Est. Completion Date: 01/05/2018
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
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Snowfall 2017-18 |
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Amt |
YTD |
Dec 10 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
Dec 14 |
3.0 |
9.5 |
Dec 15 |
1.5 |
11.00 |
Dec. 25 |
1.0 |
12.00 |
Dec. 29 |
2.0 |
14.00 |
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