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January 30 Regular Events
Bingo - Portland Fire Co., 7pm.
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
Preschool Story Time - Bangor Public Library, 10-11am.
Mission of Love Food Pantry & Clothes Closet - N. Main St., Bangor, 10-2.
Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm
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
Preschool Story Time - Bangor Public Library, 10-11am.
Mission of Love Food Pantry & Clothes Closet - N. Main St., Bangor, 10-2.
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.
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Free Dinner
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes you to a FREE "Soup & Sandwich" Supper on Sunday, February 4th, 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/.
Fundraiser at Cafe on Broadway
On February 8 Cafe on Broadway, 21 N. Broadway, Wind Gap will hold a fundraiser for Blue Mountain Community Library from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.. For a complete menu, go to www.cafeonbroadway.com..
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Programs
Application forms for the 2017 tax year are now available at Joe Emrick's district offices and www.RepEmrick.com. The deadline to apply for a rebate is June 30, 2018.
The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older, widows and widowers age 50 and older, and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters, and half of Social Security income is excluded.
Those applicants with veterans’ disability benefits and/or pensions do not need to declare that income.
Saying Goodbye to Gina Costello
This Tuesday, Jan. 30, will be Gina Costello’s final day as a member of Rep. Marcia Hahn's district office staff. Rep. Hahn appreciates everything Gina has done for residents of the 138th Legislative District during the time they have worked together.
You may stop by Rep. Marcia Hahn's office Tuesday between and 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to wish Gina well in her retirement.
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes you to a FREE "Soup & Sandwich" Supper on Sunday, February 4th, 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/.
Fundraiser at Cafe on Broadway
On February 8 Cafe on Broadway, 21 N. Broadway, Wind Gap will hold a fundraiser for Blue Mountain Community Library from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.. For a complete menu, go to www.cafeonbroadway.com..
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Programs
Application forms for the 2017 tax year are now available at Joe Emrick's district offices and www.RepEmrick.com. The deadline to apply for a rebate is June 30, 2018.
The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older, widows and widowers age 50 and older, and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters, and half of Social Security income is excluded.
Those applicants with veterans’ disability benefits and/or pensions do not need to declare that income.
Saying Goodbye to Gina Costello
This Tuesday, Jan. 30, will be Gina Costello’s final day as a member of Rep. Marcia Hahn's district office staff. Rep. Hahn appreciates everything Gina has done for residents of the 138th Legislative District during the time they have worked together.
You may stop by Rep. Marcia Hahn's office Tuesday between and 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to wish Gina well in her retirement.
Entertainment This Week
January 31
Sarah Street Grill - Open Mic Night 9:15 pm February 1 Deer Head Inn - Jazz Jam with Bill Washer & Friends 8:00 pm Newton Theater - Line of Descent 8:00 pm Porter's Pub - Dan DeChellis Jazz Trio 8:00 pm |
February 2
Deer Head Inn - Erin McClelland Band 7:00 pm Newton Theater - Line of Descent 8:00 pm Porter's Pub - Choban Elektrik 10:00 pm Sarah Street Grill - Young Lion 10:00 State Theater - Abba Mania 7:30 pm February 3 Deer Head Inn - COTA Big Cats 7:00 pm Penn's Peak - Fresh Kids of Bel-Air 8:00 pm Porters' Pub - Caren Kennedy Duo 10:00 pm. Travis & Asa & Emily 10:00 pm State Theater - Lonesome Travel the Musical 8:00 pm |
Book Review
"it's always the husband" by Michele Campbell
(The title on the book is in lowercase letters)
Review by Judy Piper
Kate, Aubrey, and Jenny meet as freshmen in college as they are suite mates. Kate is from a wealthy family whose name is displayed at the college on various
buildings; Aubrey is from a single mom with all her possessions in her suitcase; and Jenny is a townie from a normal middle class family. As freshmen, they
party hard and are involved in drinking and drugs. During this year a student at the college dies and one of the three withdraws from college. The other two eventually graduate, get married and have families.
Now it is twenty years later, and one of the girls is standing on a bridge being urged to jump into the river. Who is it and why? ll three are now married and all have secrets. Their husbands also have secrets. Anyone of them could be urging the one girl to jump. Good mystery. The end is very suspenseful with a twist at the very end.
"it's always the husband" by Michele Campbell
(The title on the book is in lowercase letters)
Review by Judy Piper
Kate, Aubrey, and Jenny meet as freshmen in college as they are suite mates. Kate is from a wealthy family whose name is displayed at the college on various
buildings; Aubrey is from a single mom with all her possessions in her suitcase; and Jenny is a townie from a normal middle class family. As freshmen, they
party hard and are involved in drinking and drugs. During this year a student at the college dies and one of the three withdraws from college. The other two eventually graduate, get married and have families.
Now it is twenty years later, and one of the girls is standing on a bridge being urged to jump into the river. Who is it and why? ll three are now married and all have secrets. Their husbands also have secrets. Anyone of them could be urging the one girl to jump. Good mystery. The end is very suspenseful with a twist at the very end.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY - January 30
U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame elects first members 1936
On January 29, 1936, the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame elects its first members in Cooperstown, New York: Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Matthewson and Walter Johnson.
The Hall of Fame actually had its beginnings in 1935, when plans were made to build a museum devoted to baseball and its 100-year history. A private organization based in Cooperstown called the Clark Foundation thought that establishing the Baseball Hall of Fame in their city would help to reinvigorate the area’s Depression-ravaged economy by attracting tourists. To help sell the idea, the foundation advanced the idea that U.S. Civil War hero Abner Doubleday invented baseball in Cooperstown. The story proved to be phony, but baseball officials, eager to capitalize on the marketing and publicity potential of a museum to honor the game’s greats, gave their support to the project anyway.
In preparation for the dedication of the Hall of Fame in 1939–thought by many to be the centennial of baseball–the Baseball Writers’ Association of America chose the five greatest superstars of the game as the first class to be inducted: Ty Cobb was the most productive hitter in history; Babe Ruth was both an ace pitcher and the greatest home-run hitter to play the game; Honus Wagner was a versatile star shortstop and batting champion; Christy Matthewson had more wins than any pitcher in National League history; and Walter Johnson was considered one of the most powerful pitchers to ever have taken the mound.
The Hall of Fame actually had its beginnings in 1935, when plans were made to build a museum devoted to baseball and its 100-year history. A private organization based in Cooperstown called the Clark Foundation thought that establishing the Baseball Hall of Fame in their city would help to reinvigorate the area’s Depression-ravaged economy by attracting tourists. To help sell the idea, the foundation advanced the idea that U.S. Civil War hero Abner Doubleday invented baseball in Cooperstown. The story proved to be phony, but baseball officials, eager to capitalize on the marketing and publicity potential of a museum to honor the game’s greats, gave their support to the project anyway.
In preparation for the dedication of the Hall of Fame in 1939–thought by many to be the centennial of baseball–the Baseball Writers’ Association of America chose the five greatest superstars of the game as the first class to be inducted: Ty Cobb was the most productive hitter in history; Babe Ruth was both an ace pitcher and the greatest home-run hitter to play the game; Honus Wagner was a versatile star shortstop and batting champion; Christy Matthewson had more wins than any pitcher in National League history; and Walter Johnson was considered one of the most powerful pitchers to ever have taken the mound.


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January 30
UMBT Softball Registration
Upper Mount Bethel Township softball registration at the township building from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Open to girls kindergarten to those not turning 21 before July 1st from Upper Mount Bethel Township, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Washington Township, Borough of Bangor, East Bangor, Roseto and Portland. $60 per girl, $55 per sibling.
Upper Mount Bethel Township softball registration at the township building from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Open to girls kindergarten to those not turning 21 before July 1st from Upper Mount Bethel Township, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Washington Township, Borough of Bangor, East Bangor, Roseto and Portland. $60 per girl, $55 per sibling.
February 1
Food Drive
Blue Mountain Community Library will hold a food drive for St. Elizabeth's Ministry from February 1 through March 10. Non-perishable food may be dropped off at the library.
Blue Mountain Community Library will hold a food drive for St. Elizabeth's Ministry from February 1 through March 10. Non-perishable food may be dropped off at the library.
February 3
Valentine's Day Mason Jars
Valentine's Day Mason Jars Hosted by Grace on Broadway will be held Saturday, February 3 at 3 PM - 5 PM at the Bangor Elks #1106 120 Broadway, Bangor, Pennsylvania 18013.Come enjoy the night with friends while Heather Marzigliano from Grace on Broadway walks you through making these adorable Valentine's Day Mason Jars. They will go over tons of tips and tricks to using Dixie Belle Paint! You will leave workshop with a wealth of information and you'll be ready to go recreate projects of your own. The cost is $20 per person. Ticket price includes all materials. Follow ticket link to buy tickets online or you can get your ticket at the Elks club or at Grace on Broadway.
UMBT Softball Registration
Upper Mount Bethel Township softball registration at the township building from 10am to noon. Open to girls kindergarten to those not turning 21 before July 1st from Upper Mount Bethel Township, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Washington Township, Borough of Bangor, East Bangor, Roseto and Portland. $60 per girl, $55 per sibling.
Valentine's Day Mason Jars Hosted by Grace on Broadway will be held Saturday, February 3 at 3 PM - 5 PM at the Bangor Elks #1106 120 Broadway, Bangor, Pennsylvania 18013.Come enjoy the night with friends while Heather Marzigliano from Grace on Broadway walks you through making these adorable Valentine's Day Mason Jars. They will go over tons of tips and tricks to using Dixie Belle Paint! You will leave workshop with a wealth of information and you'll be ready to go recreate projects of your own. The cost is $20 per person. Ticket price includes all materials. Follow ticket link to buy tickets online or you can get your ticket at the Elks club or at Grace on Broadway.
UMBT Softball Registration
Upper Mount Bethel Township softball registration at the township building from 10am to noon. Open to girls kindergarten to those not turning 21 before July 1st from Upper Mount Bethel Township, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Washington Township, Borough of Bangor, East Bangor, Roseto and Portland. $60 per girl, $55 per sibling.
February 4
Columcille's Imbolc Observance
Come celebrate Brighid at Columcille's Imbolc Observance at Columcille Megalith Park 2155 Fox Gap Road, Bangor PA 18013. You are invited to gather Sunday, February 4th at 2:00 pm at the St. Columba Chapel for Columcille's Public Imbolc Observance to be led by Julie Lange-Groth. One of the Celtic cross-quarter days, Imbolc is in honor of the Goddess Brighid, St. Brighid and the coming of Spring. Afterward, all are invited back to the Voyagers Lounge for Tea & Treats.
Free Dinner
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes you to a FREE Dinner on Sunday, February 4th, 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/.
Come celebrate Brighid at Columcille's Imbolc Observance at Columcille Megalith Park 2155 Fox Gap Road, Bangor PA 18013. You are invited to gather Sunday, February 4th at 2:00 pm at the St. Columba Chapel for Columcille's Public Imbolc Observance to be led by Julie Lange-Groth. One of the Celtic cross-quarter days, Imbolc is in honor of the Goddess Brighid, St. Brighid and the coming of Spring. Afterward, all are invited back to the Voyagers Lounge for Tea & Treats.
Free Dinner
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes you to a FREE Dinner on Sunday, February 4th, 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 7
UMBT Softball Registration
Upper Mount Bethel Township softball registration at the township building from 6:30-8:30pm. Open to girls kindergarten to those not turning 21 before July 1st from Upper Mount Bethel Township, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Washington Township, Borough of Bangor, East Bangor, Roseto and Portland. $60 per girl, $55 per sibling.
Upper Mount Bethel Township softball registration at the township building from 6:30-8:30pm. Open to girls kindergarten to those not turning 21 before July 1st from Upper Mount Bethel Township, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Washington Township, Borough of Bangor, East Bangor, Roseto and Portland. $60 per girl, $55 per sibling.
February 8
Blue Mt. Community Library Fundraiser
A Fundraiser for The Blue Mountain Community Library will be held on Thursday, February 8, 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 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.
A Fundraiser for The Blue Mountain Community Library will be held on Thursday, February 8, 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 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 9
Harlem Rockets Fund Raiser for D.A.R.E.
This year, the Slate Belt Regional Police Department re-implemented the DARE program at the Wind Gap Middle School. Officer Robert Long and his students have generated a lot of excitement over the upcoming Harlem Rockets versus Slate Belt Dream Team in a charity basketball game to support the DARE program.
The game is being held on Friday, February 9th at 7:00pm at the Pen Argyl High School Gymnasium.
Feel free to come out to support the DREAM TEAM and the DARE Program.
This year, the Slate Belt Regional Police Department re-implemented the DARE program at the Wind Gap Middle School. Officer Robert Long and his students have generated a lot of excitement over the upcoming Harlem Rockets versus Slate Belt Dream Team in a charity basketball game to support the DARE program.
The game is being held on Friday, February 9th at 7:00pm at the Pen Argyl High School Gymnasium.
Feel free to come out to support the DREAM TEAM and the DARE Program.
February 10
UMBT Softball Registration
Upper Mount Bethel Township softball registration at the township building from noon to 3:00pm. Open to girls kindergarten to those not turning 21 before July 1st from Upper Mount Bethel Township, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Washington Township, Borough of Bangor, East Bangor, Roseto and Portland. $60 per girl, $55 per sibling.
Upper Mount Bethel Township softball registration at the township building from noon to 3:00pm. Open to girls kindergarten to those not turning 21 before July 1st from Upper Mount Bethel Township, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Washington Township, Borough of Bangor, East Bangor, Roseto and Portland. $60 per girl, $55 per sibling.
February 12
History of Scouting Presentation
The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their monthly historic presentation on Sunday, February 12th @ 2:00 PM. On behalf of the local Boy Scout Council, Perry Morris will speak on the “History of Scouting and also Camp Wygat”. Many men remember the popular Camp Wygat, situated in the Delaware Water Gap where summers and outings were spent learning and practicing camping skills. If you have ever attended Camp Wygat, you are invited to come and share your story. 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 @ 484-894-5661.
The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their monthly historic presentation on Sunday, February 12th @ 2:00 PM. On behalf of the local Boy Scout Council, Perry Morris will speak on the “History of Scouting and also Camp Wygat”. Many men remember the popular Camp Wygat, situated in the Delaware Water Gap where summers and outings were spent learning and practicing camping skills. If you have ever attended Camp Wygat, you are invited to come and share your story. 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 @ 484-894-5661.
February 15
UMBT Softball Registration
Upper Mount Bethel Township softball registration at the township building from 6:30-8:30pm. Open to girls kindergarten to those not turning 21 before July 1st from Upper Mount Bethel Township, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Washington Township, Borough of Bangor, East Bangor, Roseto and Portland. $60 per girl, $55 per sibling.
Upper Mount Bethel Township softball registration at the township building from 6:30-8:30pm. Open to girls kindergarten to those not turning 21 before July 1st from Upper Mount Bethel Township, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Washington Township, Borough of Bangor, East Bangor, Roseto and Portland. $60 per girl, $55 per sibling.
February 16
Miller Keystone Blood Mobile Event
Miller Keystone will be bringing a bus to the Grand Central Landfill and Hauling/Waste Management of the Slate Belt, Pen Argyl on Friday, February 16 at 10:00 am. Interested Blood Donors can sign up by sending an email to Community Relations Manager, Adrienne Fors directly at afors1@wm.com.
Miller Keystone Blood Mobile Event
Miller Keystone will be bringing a bus to the Grand Central Landfill and Hauling/Waste Management of the Slate Belt, Pen Argyl on Friday, February 16 at 10:00 am. Interested Blood Donors can sign up by sending an email to Community Relations Manager, Adrienne Fors directly at afors1@wm.com.
February 17
Valentines dinner & dance to benefit MS
Valentines dinner & dance to benefit MS (multiple sclerosis) @ Vigilant fire company in Slatington, Saturday, February 17 6pm - 11pm doors open at 5:30 $15.00 per person includes platter, dessert, chips, pretzels, & soda! This is a BYOB event! There will be a variety of music something for everyone! Contact Cindy for tickets 484-725-9035.
Everything For Evy Benefit
An Everything For Evy Benefit by Danielle Hardy and Chris Schleppy Roberts Saturday, February 17 at 12 PM - 6 PM will be held at the Bangor VFW Post 739 202 Veterans Road, Bangor, Pennsylvania. Felicia and Brett were married in September of 2015. A young couple very in love and excited to start their family. After learning they were expecting their hearts were filled with tremendous joy! At 24 weeks gestation Felicia and Brett were heartbroken to learn that their baby girl was diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia and MAPCA’s This meant being delivered in Philadelphia to ensure she was surrounded by some of the areas top medical teams to help baby Evelyn Hope begin this amazing fight for her life. Evelyn Hope arrived in this world on November 13th of 2017 and has endured more medical procedures than most of us would ever in a hundred lifetimes.
Currently they are in California at a top medical facility with an amazing team of professionals doing everything they can to help her fight. This has been an unbelievable emotional experience for Felicia, Brett and their entire family. And now it’s our turn as a community to reach out and help!
Elks Bingo Bonanza
Bingo Bonanza Hosted by Bangor Elks #1106 will be held Saturday, February 17 at 6 PM at the Bangor Elks #1106 120 Broadway, Bangor, Pennsylvania 18013. Doors open at 5PM Bingo starts at 6PM CASH PRIZES TRICKY TRAY
Valentines dinner & dance to benefit MS (multiple sclerosis) @ Vigilant fire company in Slatington, Saturday, February 17 6pm - 11pm doors open at 5:30 $15.00 per person includes platter, dessert, chips, pretzels, & soda! This is a BYOB event! There will be a variety of music something for everyone! Contact Cindy for tickets 484-725-9035.
Everything For Evy Benefit
An Everything For Evy Benefit by Danielle Hardy and Chris Schleppy Roberts Saturday, February 17 at 12 PM - 6 PM will be held at the Bangor VFW Post 739 202 Veterans Road, Bangor, Pennsylvania. Felicia and Brett were married in September of 2015. A young couple very in love and excited to start their family. After learning they were expecting their hearts were filled with tremendous joy! At 24 weeks gestation Felicia and Brett were heartbroken to learn that their baby girl was diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia and MAPCA’s This meant being delivered in Philadelphia to ensure she was surrounded by some of the areas top medical teams to help baby Evelyn Hope begin this amazing fight for her life. Evelyn Hope arrived in this world on November 13th of 2017 and has endured more medical procedures than most of us would ever in a hundred lifetimes.
Currently they are in California at a top medical facility with an amazing team of professionals doing everything they can to help her fight. This has been an unbelievable emotional experience for Felicia, Brett and their entire family. And now it’s our turn as a community to reach out and help!
Elks Bingo Bonanza
Bingo Bonanza Hosted by Bangor Elks #1106 will be held Saturday, February 17 at 6 PM at the Bangor Elks #1106 120 Broadway, Bangor, Pennsylvania 18013. Doors open at 5PM Bingo starts at 6PM CASH PRIZES TRICKY TRAY
February 18
UMBT Softball Registration
Upper Mount Bethel Township softball registration at the township building from 2:00-4:00pm. Open to girls kindergarten to those not turning 21 before July 1st from Upper Mount Bethel Township, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Washington Township, Borough of Bangor, East Bangor, Roseto and Portland. $60 per girl, $55 per sibling.
Upper Mount Bethel Township softball registration at the township building from 2:00-4:00pm. Open to girls kindergarten to those not turning 21 before July 1st from Upper Mount Bethel Township, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Washington Township, Borough of Bangor, East Bangor, Roseto and Portland. $60 per girl, $55 per sibling.
February 22
Dining For Dogs
Come chow down on lunch, dinner or even a snack at the Old Mill in Pen Argyl February 22 starting at 11:00am. Slate Belt Animal Advocacy group animals will benefit from the restaurant generously donating 10% of the day ‘s proceeds. Donations of supplies will be accepted the day of the fundraiser.
Come chow down on lunch, dinner or even a snack at the Old Mill in Pen Argyl February 22 starting at 11:00am. Slate Belt Animal Advocacy group animals will benefit from the restaurant generously donating 10% of the day ‘s proceeds. Donations of supplies will be accepted the day of the fundraiser.
March 11
UMBT Bus Trip
Upper Mount Bethel will be having its First Bus Trip of 2018 on Sunday, March 11th to the Philadelphia Flower Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center! The Bus Trip and ticket for admission is $33 for adults, Students ages 17-24 is $25, and Children/Teenagers from ages 2-16 is $20. Under the age of 2 is free. You can purchase tickets by cash or check (payable to Upper Mount Bethel Township) at the Township Building or you can mail checks with guests names to Upper Mount Bethel Township (Att: Flower Show Bus Trip) PO BOX 520 Mount Bethel, PA 18343. The Bus picks up at the Mount Bethel Fire House at 8am and will return by 6pm. Get your tickets before February 22nd as we will no longer accept reservations after that date. This is sure to sell out fast, so get your tickets as soon as possible!
March 18
Designer Purse Blingo
Designer Purse Blingo Hosted by Humble Hearts For Hope, Inc. Sunday, March 18 at 12 PM - 4 PM at Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company 6480 Sullivan Trail, Wind Gap. Tickets by Eventbrite. Early Bird Registration for Coach Purse. Sales end on Jan 31 at 6 PM. Cost $25.00 20 Games, Mix and Match between Designer Purses and Premier Designs Bling.
April 29
Breast Friends Bingo
Breast Friends of PA Coach Bingo will be held Sunday, April 29 at 12 pm in the Charter's Banquest Facility at Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company in Winid Gap.
Please come out and support Breast Friends of PA as we support the men and women of PA. Help us help those through the trauma of cancer one friend at a time. The afternoon will feature 15 games of bingo and 1 Buy in game grand finale. An authentic Coach handbag will be going to the individual winner of each game. All participants will have an opportunity to purchase 50/50, Raffle tickets and extra sets of bingo packs.
All tickets will most likely sell out in pre sales. Admission is $30 per person pre-sale. Tickets can be purchased by phone Vivian Vega 321-236-3722 or at the door (if not sold out). Tickets are non refundable.
Breast Friends of PA Coach Bingo will be held Sunday, April 29 at 12 pm in the Charter's Banquest Facility at Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company in Winid Gap.
Please come out and support Breast Friends of PA as we support the men and women of PA. Help us help those through the trauma of cancer one friend at a time. The afternoon will feature 15 games of bingo and 1 Buy in game grand finale. An authentic Coach handbag will be going to the individual winner of each game. All participants will have an opportunity to purchase 50/50, Raffle tickets and extra sets of bingo packs.
All tickets will most likely sell out in pre sales. Admission is $30 per person pre-sale. Tickets can be purchased by phone Vivian Vega 321-236-3722 or at the door (if not sold out). Tickets are non refundable.
June 2
Annual Heroin & Opiate Awareness Day
The Third Annual Heroin & Opiate Awareness Day Hosted by Partners for a New Beginning will be held Saturday, June 2 at 12 PM at Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company, 155 Firehouse Dr, Nazareth, Pennsylvania 18064 There will be educational support and resources, a guest speaker, crafters, vendors, food, music, tricky tray, 50/50 and so much more!!
Educational resources:
• Bangor Elks • CHC - mock bedroom • Stephens Place • Bethlehem Recovery • Pyramid • The Addicts Mom • Serenity Addict • Tasha Behnke Counseling ...Vendors • Parklane Jewelry • Lula Roe • Aroma Thera Putty *Veronica Drake - Spiritual Mentor Keep checking back for update
Your $20 donation to enter the event will provide you with food, snacks, beer and live music from local band Cold Shot. There will also be a wide variety of items you can win when you purchase tickets for the tricky tray! (Prizes will be updated in the event as they are collected) **This is a family friendly event, children under 18 are welcome! Under 5 are free, 5-13 are $10 and over 13 would be $20

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
FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY EVENTS
- Morning Stretch, Monday, February 5, 9:30 AM
- Poker, Tuesday, February 6, 13, 9:00 AM
- Zumba Gold, Tuesdays, 10:00 AM
- Arthritis Class, Tuesdays, February 6, 27, 12:30 PM & every Thursday, 12:30 PM
- Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 8:00-11:00 AM
- Exercise with Darla, Wednesdays, 10:00 AM
- Wii Bowling, Thursdays, 9:30 AM.
- Quoits, Thursdays, 10:00 AM
- Afternoon with the Arts, Thursdays, 12:15 PM
- TAX PREPARATION, MUST CALL 484-541-0198 FOR APPOINTMENT
- Pool Tables are available every morning and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons
- Library, Computers, TV, Puzzles and Cards daily
FEBRUARY EVENTS
- Super Bowl Day -Friday, February 2, 10:00 AM
- Olympics Opening day, Friday, February 9, 10:00 AM
- AARP, Monday, February 12, 12:30 PM
- GARY DEE VALENTINE DANCE, Friday, February 16, 12:15 PM
- CLOSED MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, PRESIDENTS DAY
- Deja the Therapy Dog, Tuesday, February 20
- Olympics Closing Ceremony, Friday, February 23, 10:00 AM.
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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 |
Jan 3 |
1.0 |
15.00 |
Jan 17 |
4.5 |
19.5 |
Pen Argyl - January 2018
MTD: 4.32 YTD: 04.32 Normal: 3.08
01 - .00
02 - .00 03 - .10 04 - .00 05 - .00 06 - .00 07 - .00 08 - .07 09 - .00 10 - .00 11 - .00 12 - 2.03 13 - .37 14 - .00 15 - .00 16 - .00 |
17 - .44
18 - .00 19 - .00 20 - .00 21 - .00 22 - .00 23 - 1.21 24 - .00 25 - .00 26 - .00 27 - .00 28 - .10 29 - .00 30 - .00 31 - .00 |
Bangor Library New Books
January 25
January 25
Adult Fiction
Adult Non-Fiction
Young Adult Fiction
Junior Non Fiction
Easy Fiction
- Unhappy Returns by Josie Damico
- A Small Indiscretion by Jan Ellison
- To Have and To Hold by Tricia Goyer
- The Bones of You by Debbie Howells
- The Hound and the Fury by Sandra Orchard
- Mortal Stakes by Robert B. Parker
- Bury the Lead by David Rosenfelt
- New Tricks by David Rosenfelt
- Redeeming Grace Ruth's Story by Jill Eileen Smith.
Adult Non-Fiction
- Promise Me, Dad by Joseph Biden.
Young Adult Fiction
- Ready Player One by Ernest Cline.
Junior Non Fiction
- The Orphan Boy by Tololwa Mollel
- How to Draw Manga Chibis and Cute Critters by Samantha Whitten
- Ashanti to Zulu by Margaret Musgrove.
Easy Fiction
- Pup and Bear by Kate Banks
- Not Friends by Rebecca Bender
- Sam Panda and Thunder Dragon by Chris Conover
- Love by Matt De La Pena
- Africa Dream by Eloise Greenfield
- The Teeny Tiny Squirrel by Jennifer Houp
- Uncle Jed's Barbershop by Margaree King Mitchell
- The Very Very Very Long Dog by Julia Patton.

SLATE BELT MEN’S QUOIT LEAGUE
January 11, 2018
Bangor Elks 36 Bangor Jax 20 – Dave Giaquinto 11-3, Wayne Hill 10-4, Jason LaBar 10-4; John Saltern 8-6, Jon Owens 8-6
Oxford Fire Co. 35 Bangor VFW 21 – Ken Hagan 14-0, Chris Hrebin 10-4, Jeff Lindsay 10-4
Second Ward Fire Co. 35 Columbia Fire Co. 21 – John Sikra 11-3, Dave Burrier 11-3, Bob Kummer 11-3; Todd E. Albert 9-5
East Bangor Fire Co. 38 Liberty Fire Co. 18 – Brian Koehler 14-0, John Pene 13-1; Harry Edwards 10-4
Hillside Rod & Gun Club 37 Roseto Legion 19 – Adam Kluska 10-4
O’Neill’s Place 40 Rescue Fire Co. 16 – Ryan Hunt 14-0, Justin Wagner 12-2, Jared Lobb 11-3
Pen Argyl Legion 41 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 15 – Steve Pfeiffer 12-2, John Albanese 11-3; Jim Yeisley 9-5
2017-2018 SBMQL SECOND HALF STANDINGS
Division 1 – Hillside Rod & Gun Club 5-0, Bangor Elks 5-0, Oxford Fire Co. 5-0, Pen Argyl Legion 5-0, Roseto Legion 4-1, O’Neill’s Place 4-1, Bangor Jax 2-3
Division 2 – Bangor VFW 2-3, East Bangor Fire Co. 2-3, Second Ward Fire Co. 1-4, Rescue Fire Co. 0-5, Liberty Fire Co. 0-5, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-5, Columbia Fire Co. 0-5
Bangor Elks 36 Bangor Jax 20 – Dave Giaquinto 11-3, Wayne Hill 10-4, Jason LaBar 10-4; John Saltern 8-6, Jon Owens 8-6
Oxford Fire Co. 35 Bangor VFW 21 – Ken Hagan 14-0, Chris Hrebin 10-4, Jeff Lindsay 10-4
Second Ward Fire Co. 35 Columbia Fire Co. 21 – John Sikra 11-3, Dave Burrier 11-3, Bob Kummer 11-3; Todd E. Albert 9-5
East Bangor Fire Co. 38 Liberty Fire Co. 18 – Brian Koehler 14-0, John Pene 13-1; Harry Edwards 10-4
Hillside Rod & Gun Club 37 Roseto Legion 19 – Adam Kluska 10-4
O’Neill’s Place 40 Rescue Fire Co. 16 – Ryan Hunt 14-0, Justin Wagner 12-2, Jared Lobb 11-3
Pen Argyl Legion 41 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 15 – Steve Pfeiffer 12-2, John Albanese 11-3; Jim Yeisley 9-5
2017-2018 SBMQL SECOND HALF STANDINGS
Division 1 – Hillside Rod & Gun Club 5-0, Bangor Elks 5-0, Oxford Fire Co. 5-0, Pen Argyl Legion 5-0, Roseto Legion 4-1, O’Neill’s Place 4-1, Bangor Jax 2-3
Division 2 – Bangor VFW 2-3, East Bangor Fire Co. 2-3, Second Ward Fire Co. 1-4, Rescue Fire Co. 0-5, Liberty Fire Co. 0-5, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-5, Columbia Fire Co. 0-5