
Roseto Big Time Celebration.....Natalie Marie Binder (L) is the 2018 Big Time Queen and Ava Rose D'Alessandro (R) is the Princess of the Big Time celebration which starts Wednesday.
Roseto Big Time Starts Tomorrow
The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Big Time starts July 24 and run through the 28th.. On Saturday July 28 there will be Fireworks around 11:00pm. It has happened every year for over 50 years and will happen again this year. Plan now to sleep early, medicate your dogs, but most importantly come and enjoy the entire Big Time Celebration. By the way it is the 125th year of Big Time so the show will be the biggest yet. Family Luau.......![]() The Bangor Park pool was the place to be during the Family Luau held Friday night. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Allison Moyer
Jacktown Show....![]() This boy works with a machine at the Jacktown show presented by the Blue Mountain Gas & Steam Engine Association Sunday. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Allison Moyer
Boy Left in Daycare Van Dies![]() A 3-year-old boy died Thursday after being forgotten on the back of a sweltering bus hours after a field trip with his daycare, authorities said.
The boy was on an outing with Discovering Me Academy in the 8000 block of Antoine Drive when employees — a bus driver and a chaperone – left him on the bus after returning around 3 p.m. from a trip to Doss Park along Frick Road. He was not discovered until his father tried to pick him up around 6:30 p.m., according to Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen. Discovering Me Academy employees tried searching for him inside the facility before realizing he had been trapped in what was later determined to be triple-digit heat in the facility's back parking lot, Rosen said. Deputies believe the boy might have fallen asleep during the 12-minute drive from the park, making him potentially unnoticeable to the two employees as they ushered 28 other children out of the bus. It is unclear if the boy tried to escape the van before passing out, Rosen said. Paramedics started life-saving measures and rushed him to Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, but they were unsuccessful. Deputies on scene recorded the temperature inside the bus as 113 degrees, although that reading was taken after a door to the bus had been opened in rescuers' efforts to save the boy – potentially allowing for some heat to escape before the reading. Back at the daycare, deputies with Rosen's office detained the bus driver and chaperone for questioning. They could be charged criminally, Rosen said, although that will be determined by detectives with the Houston Police Department and the Harris County District Attorney's Office. News Shorts.........
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July 24
Newton Theater - Beatles Yellow Submarine 7:00 pm Sarah Street Grill - Christian Portere 9:30 pm July 25 Porter's Pub - Traditional Open Irish Jam Session 7:30 pm Sarah Street Grill - Open Mic Night 9:15 pm July 26 Deer Head Inn - Jazz Jam with Bill Washer & Friends 8:00 pm Penn's Peak - Blackmore's Night 8:00 pm |
July 27
Deer Head Inn - Co-Op Bop 7:00 pm Newton Theater - Little Mermaid Jr. 7:30 pm Penn's Peak - Yonder Mountain String Band 8:00 pm Pennsylvania Playhouse - Crazy for You 7:30 pm Porter's Pub - The Hook 10:00 pm Roy's Hall - Oliver 7:00 pm Sarah Street Grill - Leaders of the Shift 10:00 pm |
Budget Investments
Helping to ensure that agriculture remains one of Pennsylvania’s top industries and continues to help feed the world, the 2018-19 state budget made several critical investments to address the industry’s most pressing challenges.
To assist dairy farmers who are battling a changing market, $5 million will help with research and development programs, along with grants for sustaining the viability of their operations. Pennsylvania dairy farming supports 52,000 jobs and contributes $14.7 billion to the state’s economy. To find out if the dairy products you purchase are made in Pennsylvania, click here.
Another $3 million will be directed to help combat the spotted lanternfly, an inch-long black, red and white spotted insect native to Southeast Asia that threatens to destroy $18 billion worth of agricultural commodities, mainly apples, grapes and hardwoods. This funding will help increase detection and control efforts, and coordinate multi-agency response, outreach and training.
Several ag line items were also restored or increased in this year’s budget, including agricultural excellence; agricultural research; agricultural promotion, education and exports; hardwoods research and promotion; Livestock and Open Dairy shows; state food purchase; and food marketing and research.
Helping to ensure that agriculture remains one of Pennsylvania’s top industries and continues to help feed the world, the 2018-19 state budget made several critical investments to address the industry’s most pressing challenges.
To assist dairy farmers who are battling a changing market, $5 million will help with research and development programs, along with grants for sustaining the viability of their operations. Pennsylvania dairy farming supports 52,000 jobs and contributes $14.7 billion to the state’s economy. To find out if the dairy products you purchase are made in Pennsylvania, click here.
Another $3 million will be directed to help combat the spotted lanternfly, an inch-long black, red and white spotted insect native to Southeast Asia that threatens to destroy $18 billion worth of agricultural commodities, mainly apples, grapes and hardwoods. This funding will help increase detection and control efforts, and coordinate multi-agency response, outreach and training.
Several ag line items were also restored or increased in this year’s budget, including agricultural excellence; agricultural research; agricultural promotion, education and exports; hardwoods research and promotion; Livestock and Open Dairy shows; state food purchase; and food marketing and research.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY - July 24
Machu Picchu discovered 1911
On July 24, 1911, American archeologist Hiram Bingham gets his first look at Machu Picchu, an ancient Inca settlement in Peru that is now one of the world’s top tourist destinations.
Tucked away in the rocky countryside northwest of Cuzco, Machu Picchu is believed to have been a summer retreat for Inca leaders, whose civilization was virtually wiped out by Spanish invaders in the 16th century. For hundreds of years afterwards, its existence was a secret known only to the peasants living in the region. That all changed in the summer of 1911, when Bingham arrived with a small team of explorers to search for the famous “lost” cities of the Incas.
Traveling on foot and by mule, Bingham and his team made their way from Cuzco into the Urubamba Valley, where a local farmer told them of some ruins located at the top of a nearby mountain. The farmer called the mountain Machu Picchu, which meant “Old Peak” in the native Quechua language. The next day–July 24–after a tough climb to the mountain’s ridge in cold and drizzly weather, Bingham met a small group of peasants who showed him the rest of the way. Led by an 11-year-old boy, Bingham got his first glimpse of the intricate network of stone terraces marking the entrance to Machu Picchu.
Tucked away in the rocky countryside northwest of Cuzco, Machu Picchu is believed to have been a summer retreat for Inca leaders, whose civilization was virtually wiped out by Spanish invaders in the 16th century. For hundreds of years afterwards, its existence was a secret known only to the peasants living in the region. That all changed in the summer of 1911, when Bingham arrived with a small team of explorers to search for the famous “lost” cities of the Incas.
Traveling on foot and by mule, Bingham and his team made their way from Cuzco into the Urubamba Valley, where a local farmer told them of some ruins located at the top of a nearby mountain. The farmer called the mountain Machu Picchu, which meant “Old Peak” in the native Quechua language. The next day–July 24–after a tough climb to the mountain’s ridge in cold and drizzly weather, Bingham met a small group of peasants who showed him the rest of the way. Led by an 11-year-old boy, Bingham got his first glimpse of the intricate network of stone terraces marking the entrance to Machu Picchu.
Donations Wanted for St. John's Cemetery
Donations for St. John's Cemetery in Bangor are being accepted for maintenance. You can mail them to St. John's Cemetery c/o Carol Hummel, 136 Messinger Street, Bangor, Pa 18013.
Donations for St. John's Cemetery in Bangor are being accepted for maintenance. You can mail them to St. John's Cemetery c/o Carol Hummel, 136 Messinger Street, Bangor, Pa 18013.


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July 22 - 26
"Christmas in July" VBS
Vacation Bible School is coming to East Bangor United Methodist Community Church on July 22nd - 26th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The theme is a nativity-based "Christmas in July". Ages 4 and up are welcomed. An adult class will be offered and dinner will be served nightly. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. To pre-register visit www.ebumc.org or call 610-588-4453.
Vacation Bible School is coming to East Bangor United Methodist Community Church on July 22nd - 26th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The theme is a nativity-based "Christmas in July". Ages 4 and up are welcomed. An adult class will be offered and dinner will be served nightly. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. To pre-register visit www.ebumc.org or call 610-588-4453.
July 24 - 28
Roseto Big Time
The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Big Time starts July 24. On Saturday July 28 there will be Fireworks around 11:00pm. It has happened every year for over 50 years and will happen again this year. Plan now to sleep early, medicate your dogs, but most importantly, come and enjoy the entire Big Time Celebration. By the way it is the 125th year of Big Time so the show will be the biggest yet.
The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Big Time starts July 24. On Saturday July 28 there will be Fireworks around 11:00pm. It has happened every year for over 50 years and will happen again this year. Plan now to sleep early, medicate your dogs, but most importantly, come and enjoy the entire Big Time Celebration. By the way it is the 125th year of Big Time so the show will be the biggest yet.
July 28
Summer Saturdays in the Park
Upper Mount Bethel will hold its second Summer Saturdays in the Park on July 28 from 2 to 7 pm in the Upper Mount Bethel Township Park, Potomac Street, Mt. Bethel. There will be artists and vendors, kids activities, Jinxx the Clown, face painting, great food and great shopping. This will be fun for the whole family. There will also be Summer Saturday events on July 28th and August 25th with movie night included. For more information, call Tiffany Hayward at 570-242-7671.
Monogram Sign
Come into Bloom and create your very own monogram sign with Anne on July 28th. There will be two time slots - choose whether you’d like to come in 1-3 or 4-6. Cost of $35 includes all supplies and instruction. Register HERE
Upper Mount Bethel will hold its second Summer Saturdays in the Park on July 28 from 2 to 7 pm in the Upper Mount Bethel Township Park, Potomac Street, Mt. Bethel. There will be artists and vendors, kids activities, Jinxx the Clown, face painting, great food and great shopping. This will be fun for the whole family. There will also be Summer Saturday events on July 28th and August 25th with movie night included. For more information, call Tiffany Hayward at 570-242-7671.
Monogram Sign
Come into Bloom and create your very own monogram sign with Anne on July 28th. There will be two time slots - choose whether you’d like to come in 1-3 or 4-6. Cost of $35 includes all supplies and instruction. Register HERE
July 29
Pen Argyl Summer Sounds
Sunday July 29 6:00 pm at Weona Park - Inch and the Echoes Old Time Rock n' Roll of the 50's-70's
VFW Meat Bingo
Come out to the Bangor VFW for our Meat Bingo in the Grove! Every time you get a Bingo you win a nice cut of meat! $20 ticket includes 10 rounds of games, food and fun! Tickets can be purchased before for $20 at the bar or $25 at the door the day of! Sunday, July 29 at 1 PM - 4 PM.
Sunday July 29 6:00 pm at Weona Park - Inch and the Echoes Old Time Rock n' Roll of the 50's-70's
VFW Meat Bingo
Come out to the Bangor VFW for our Meat Bingo in the Grove! Every time you get a Bingo you win a nice cut of meat! $20 ticket includes 10 rounds of games, food and fun! Tickets can be purchased before for $20 at the bar or $25 at the door the day of! Sunday, July 29 at 1 PM - 4 PM.
July 30 to August 10
Roseto Summer Camp
Well summer has hit us in Roseto. We are pleased to announce our 2 week summer camp will take place from July 30 - August 10. The sessions will be Monday - Friday 9:00 - 12:00 at borough park. We will have a registration period on July 21st and July 28th from 9 - 11. This is a free camp for Roseto residents, $25.00 per child for non-residents. (Max $50) camp age is for 1st - 6th grade.
Well summer has hit us in Roseto. We are pleased to announce our 2 week summer camp will take place from July 30 - August 10. The sessions will be Monday - Friday 9:00 - 12:00 at borough park. We will have a registration period on July 21st and July 28th from 9 - 11. This is a free camp for Roseto residents, $25.00 per child for non-residents. (Max $50) camp age is for 1st - 6th grade.
August 2
Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club Meeting
Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, August 2, 7:30 p.m. in the Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem. Program: “Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab” – Presenter: Tom Frankenfield. Hams and others interested always are welcome. Directions: http://goo.gl/maps/qKUJC. FMI: www.dlarc.org. 610.432.8286.
Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, August 2, 7:30 p.m. in the Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem. Program: “Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab” – Presenter: Tom Frankenfield. Hams and others interested always are welcome. Directions: http://goo.gl/maps/qKUJC. FMI: www.dlarc.org. 610.432.8286.
August 4
103rd Ackerman Reunion
The 103rd Ackerman Reunion will be held at Weona Park Comunity Building, Pen Argyl on August 4th. Registration is 1-2:30, program and business meeting 2:30 covered dish at 4:30. RSVP or questions call Karen at 570-764-0371. Hope to see you there!
The 103rd Ackerman Reunion will be held at Weona Park Comunity Building, Pen Argyl on August 4th. Registration is 1-2:30, program and business meeting 2:30 covered dish at 4:30. RSVP or questions call Karen at 570-764-0371. Hope to see you there!
August 7
Roseto's National Night Out
Roseto Mayor Joseph C. Angelini would like to invite you to Roseto’s National Night Out on August 7th at the Roseto Borough Park. The Elks Drug awareness trailer and Mascot will be
there. The Columbia Fire Company will be there with games for the kids. Our Police Dept. will be doing ID cards for the children. James Ciliberti will be talking about old Roseto and telling stories of the old days. Dinky’s ice cream will be with us and the Roseto Helping Hands will have food available for purchase. Do mark the calendar and come spend the evening with us.
Roseto Mayor Joseph C. Angelini would like to invite you to Roseto’s National Night Out on August 7th at the Roseto Borough Park. The Elks Drug awareness trailer and Mascot will be
there. The Columbia Fire Company will be there with games for the kids. Our Police Dept. will be doing ID cards for the children. James Ciliberti will be talking about old Roseto and telling stories of the old days. Dinky’s ice cream will be with us and the Roseto Helping Hands will have food available for purchase. Do mark the calendar and come spend the evening with us.
August 9, 10 & 11
Inspirational Quilt
The Women’s Altar and Rosary Society of St. Rocco’s Catholic Church in Martins Creek have designed and pieced an “Inspirational Quilt”. With the guidance of Carol Smith and Antonette Rollo, the women were instructed as to the construction and steps necessary to accomplish the project. Blocks of spiritual sayings are combined with pieced sections to complete the work of art. The work sessions also proved to be a source of bonding and good will among the many women who assisted. The quilt will be chanced off at St. Rocco’s Annual Festival on August 9th, 10th, & 11th.
For tickets and additional information please contact Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661.
The Women’s Altar and Rosary Society of St. Rocco’s Catholic Church in Martins Creek have designed and pieced an “Inspirational Quilt”. With the guidance of Carol Smith and Antonette Rollo, the women were instructed as to the construction and steps necessary to accomplish the project. Blocks of spiritual sayings are combined with pieced sections to complete the work of art. The work sessions also proved to be a source of bonding and good will among the many women who assisted. The quilt will be chanced off at St. Rocco’s Annual Festival on August 9th, 10th, & 11th.
For tickets and additional information please contact Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661.
August 12
Pen Argyl Summer Sounds
Sunday August 12 6:00 pm Nazareth Municipal Band, Concert, Military marches, Broadway melodies
All You Can Eat Breakfast
An All You Can Eat Breakfast Hosted by Blue Valley Rescue Squad - Station 71 will be held at the Roseto Legion 143 Garibaldi Ave, Roseto on Sunday, August 12 at 8:00 am. Menu:Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Ham, Scrapple, Creamed Chip Beef, Toast, Pancakes, Fried Potatoes, Coffee, Juice, Chocolate Milk. The cost is $8 per person and children under 5 eat free.
Sunday August 12 6:00 pm Nazareth Municipal Band, Concert, Military marches, Broadway melodies
All You Can Eat Breakfast
An All You Can Eat Breakfast Hosted by Blue Valley Rescue Squad - Station 71 will be held at the Roseto Legion 143 Garibaldi Ave, Roseto on Sunday, August 12 at 8:00 am. Menu:Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Ham, Scrapple, Creamed Chip Beef, Toast, Pancakes, Fried Potatoes, Coffee, Juice, Chocolate Milk. The cost is $8 per person and children under 5 eat free.
August 17 & 18
Used Book Sale
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church is holding a "Used Book Sale" on Friday, August 17th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Remaining books will be $5.00 per bagful on Monday, August 20th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.There will be books for children and adults, all at bargain prices. Baked goods will also be for sale on Friday and Saturday. Donations will be accepted from August 6th-August 14th. To donate, call Sandy Barnes at 973-903-1244. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more info., visit www.ebumc.org.
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church is holding a "Used Book Sale" on Friday, August 17th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Remaining books will be $5.00 per bagful on Monday, August 20th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.There will be books for children and adults, all at bargain prices. Baked goods will also be for sale on Friday and Saturday. Donations will be accepted from August 6th-August 14th. To donate, call Sandy Barnes at 973-903-1244. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more info., visit www.ebumc.org.
August 18
Designer Bag Bingo
Roseto Helping Hands Designer Bag BINGO & Tricky Tray Saturday August 18, starts at 1:00pm. Doors open at 11:30. $25.00 entrance fee gets you a 10 game packet. Additional 10 game packets at the door $5.00. Food available for purchase. Tricky tray to follow after Bingo with Over 50 baskets valued at $25.00 or more. Event will be held at the Roseto Borough Hall, 164 Garibaldi Av in Roseto. For tickets call Janet at 484-221-0047
Roseto Helping Hands Designer Bag BINGO & Tricky Tray Saturday August 18, starts at 1:00pm. Doors open at 11:30. $25.00 entrance fee gets you a 10 game packet. Additional 10 game packets at the door $5.00. Food available for purchase. Tricky tray to follow after Bingo with Over 50 baskets valued at $25.00 or more. Event will be held at the Roseto Borough Hall, 164 Garibaldi Av in Roseto. For tickets call Janet at 484-221-0047
August 24
Blood Drive Blood Donations will be taken Friday, August 24th 10:00am — 3:00pm at Grand Central Landfill 910 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Pen Argyl. Adrienne Fors 585-472-2075. Online Registration Sponsor Code 1015
August 25
Summer Saturdays in the Park
Upper Mount Bethel will hold the third Summer Saturday in the Park on August 25th from 2 to 7 pm in the Upper Mount Bethel Township Park, Potomac Street, Mt. Bethel. There will be artists and vendors, kids activities, Jinxx the Clown, face painting, great food and great shopping and a movie night. This will be fun for the whole family. For more information, call Tiffany Hayward at 570-242-7671.
Free Movie
The movie Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory will be shown at Mt. Bethel Community Park on August 25 following the Saturday in the Park event. T.he movie will begin at dusk and admission is free
Upper Mount Bethel will hold the third Summer Saturday in the Park on August 25th from 2 to 7 pm in the Upper Mount Bethel Township Park, Potomac Street, Mt. Bethel. There will be artists and vendors, kids activities, Jinxx the Clown, face painting, great food and great shopping and a movie night. This will be fun for the whole family. For more information, call Tiffany Hayward at 570-242-7671.
Free Movie
The movie Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory will be shown at Mt. Bethel Community Park on August 25 following the Saturday in the Park event. T.he movie will begin at dusk and admission is free
September 7
Celtic Poetry Contest Deadline
Celebrating the creativity, heritage, and traditions of the seven Celtic nations, Celtic Cultural Alliance announces its annual Celtic Poetry Contest for writers of all ages. Original works for the poems should reflect the Celtic culture, arts, history or literature. Personal anecdotes of family memories or travelling experiences are also encouraged.
Poems must be original in any style or length with one author. The three brackets are: 3rd through 6th grades, 7th through 12th grades, and adult. The entries must be neatly written or typed. The top poets in each category will be given a certificate and small prize and will be invited to read their poems on the stage at Celtic Heritage Hollow on September 30, 2018.
Writers should submit their entries to Marcie Mulligan at [email protected], subject: Poetry Contest or by mail to Celtic Cultural Alliance, Celtic Poetry Contest, 534 Main St., Bethlehem PA 18018 by the deadline of September 7, 2018.
Celebrating the creativity, heritage, and traditions of the seven Celtic nations, Celtic Cultural Alliance announces its annual Celtic Poetry Contest for writers of all ages. Original works for the poems should reflect the Celtic culture, arts, history or literature. Personal anecdotes of family memories or travelling experiences are also encouraged.
Poems must be original in any style or length with one author. The three brackets are: 3rd through 6th grades, 7th through 12th grades, and adult. The entries must be neatly written or typed. The top poets in each category will be given a certificate and small prize and will be invited to read their poems on the stage at Celtic Heritage Hollow on September 30, 2018.
Writers should submit their entries to Marcie Mulligan at [email protected], subject: Poetry Contest or by mail to Celtic Cultural Alliance, Celtic Poetry Contest, 534 Main St., Bethlehem PA 18018 by the deadline of September 7, 2018.
September 15
Paper Shredding Event
A mobile paper shredding event is scheduled for September 15 from 9 am to 12 pm at Weona Park in Pen Argyl. This event is for Northampton County Residents only. No business or commercial shredding will be allowed. Accepted items are financial statements, medical records, investment transactions, employee payvstubs, Social Security or credit card numbers, pre-approved credit card applications, legal documents, tax forms, accounting files, cancelled checks, credit reward or bonus cards. No ring binders, plastic sheet protectors or coverings and no metal strips. DO NOT BRING junk mail, greeting cards, postcards, magazines, fliers, etc. These go in a recycling bin.
A mobile paper shredding event is scheduled for September 15 from 9 am to 12 pm at Weona Park in Pen Argyl. This event is for Northampton County Residents only. No business or commercial shredding will be allowed. Accepted items are financial statements, medical records, investment transactions, employee payvstubs, Social Security or credit card numbers, pre-approved credit card applications, legal documents, tax forms, accounting files, cancelled checks, credit reward or bonus cards. No ring binders, plastic sheet protectors or coverings and no metal strips. DO NOT BRING junk mail, greeting cards, postcards, magazines, fliers, etc. These go in a recycling bin.
September 16-24
AARP Bus Trip
Slate Belt AARP Chapter 4135 is planning a bus trip to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick from September 16-24, 2018. Please call Deanna at 610-588-4623 for more information if you are interested in going on this trip which is also open to the public.
Slate Belt AARP Chapter 4135 is planning a bus trip to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick from September 16-24, 2018. Please call Deanna at 610-588-4623 for more information if you are interested in going on this trip which is also open to the public.
September 22-23
Masonic Car & Truck Show
Presented by the Portland Masonic lodge No.311 F&AM Car, truck, motorcycle show, truck and tractor pulls Saturday and Sunday. Music, food, vendors, and much much more!!! Setup 9/21 5pm Show & shine and truck pulls Saturday 9/22. Tractor pulls Sunday 9/23. Food, vendors, music. Vendors spaces available.
Call Bob-484-239-5294
Presented by the Portland Masonic lodge No.311 F&AM Car, truck, motorcycle show, truck and tractor pulls Saturday and Sunday. Music, food, vendors, and much much more!!! Setup 9/21 5pm Show & shine and truck pulls Saturday 9/22. Tractor pulls Sunday 9/23. Food, vendors, music. Vendors spaces available.
Call Bob-484-239-5294
September 23
BTPA Motorcycle Run
Bushkill Township Police Association (BTPA) will be hosting their 2nd annual motorcycle run on September 23, 2018 to support Law Enforcement and BTPA. The ride will be full Police escorted and end with a party at Evergreen Lakes. Your donation of $20 per person will include an event t-shirt, after party including food, beverages and live band. All active and retired Law Enforcement are free with proper identification. There will also be a live K-9 demonstration and many other surprises. Save the date and support a great cause with a great ride event.
Bushkill Township Police Association (BTPA) will be hosting their 2nd annual motorcycle run on September 23, 2018 to support Law Enforcement and BTPA. The ride will be full Police escorted and end with a party at Evergreen Lakes. Your donation of $20 per person will include an event t-shirt, after party including food, beverages and live band. All active and retired Law Enforcement are free with proper identification. There will also be a live K-9 demonstration and many other surprises. Save the date and support a great cause with a great ride event.
September 29
Celtic Cultural Alliance Announces Songwriting Competition
Celtic Cultural Alliance will be hosting a songwriting competition, sponsored by C.F. Martin & Co. and Sellersville Theatre, on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at the Celtic Heritage Hollow Stage during the 31st Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival. The contest is open to all amateur songwriters.
Original songs must have lyrics and be performed in person on the guitar. Songs will be judged on lyrics, melody and performance by professional musicians Graham Wright of the Glengarry Bhoys, Gerry Timlin and Seamus Kennedy. The contestant with the highest score will be awarded one Martin Guitar DRSG with case and strings along with the opportunity to audition as the opening act for a performance at the Sellersville Theatre.
Contestants must send in a registration with the lyrics, and it must be postmarked by September 1, 2018. The contest is limited to the first 15 applicants with a correct registration. For more information and a registration form, please visit http://www.celticfest.org/celtic_song_writing_contest.
Celtic Cultural Alliance will be hosting a songwriting competition, sponsored by C.F. Martin & Co. and Sellersville Theatre, on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at the Celtic Heritage Hollow Stage during the 31st Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival. The contest is open to all amateur songwriters.
Original songs must have lyrics and be performed in person on the guitar. Songs will be judged on lyrics, melody and performance by professional musicians Graham Wright of the Glengarry Bhoys, Gerry Timlin and Seamus Kennedy. The contestant with the highest score will be awarded one Martin Guitar DRSG with case and strings along with the opportunity to audition as the opening act for a performance at the Sellersville Theatre.
Contestants must send in a registration with the lyrics, and it must be postmarked by September 1, 2018. The contest is limited to the first 15 applicants with a correct registration. For more information and a registration form, please visit http://www.celticfest.org/celtic_song_writing_contest.
October 6
Bangor Artisan Market
Come to the outdoor vintage-inspired Bangor Artisan Market Saturday October 6 from 10-4. brought to you by the Historic Bangor Business Association and Rustic Retail featuring handmade gifts, antiques, re-purposed items, home decor, art and jewelry. Broadway features something for everyone including ice cream, chocolate and coffee shops. Enjoy some food or drinks at one of our downtown pubs, restaurants or brewery. Browse quaint stores and more.
Come to the outdoor vintage-inspired Bangor Artisan Market Saturday October 6 from 10-4. brought to you by the Historic Bangor Business Association and Rustic Retail featuring handmade gifts, antiques, re-purposed items, home decor, art and jewelry. Broadway features something for everyone including ice cream, chocolate and coffee shops. Enjoy some food or drinks at one of our downtown pubs, restaurants or brewery. Browse quaint stores and more.
October 24
Sight and Sound Trip
The Slate Belt Young at Heart Club will be sponsoring a trip to Sight & Sound in Lancaster to see "Jesus" on October 24th. The cost will include bus fare, driver's tip, entrance to the show and late lunch at Shady Maple. For more information, please call Mary Lou Derea-Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630."
The Slate Belt Young at Heart Club will be sponsoring a trip to Sight & Sound in Lancaster to see "Jesus" on October 24th. The cost will include bus fare, driver's tip, entrance to the show and late lunch at Shady Maple. For more information, please call Mary Lou Derea-Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630."
October 27-28
Jacobsburg Market Faire & Rendezvous
Jacobsburg Market Faire & Rendezvous – Living History Weekend will be held Saturday, October 27, 2018: 10 am–4 pm & Sunday, October 28, 2018: 10 am–4 pm. Fur Trade Era encampment, 18th c. Market Faire, Early American Arts & Crafts exhibits with demonstrations Open Hearth Cooking – Children’s Games – Food
Jacobsburg Market Faire & Rendezvous – Living History Weekend will be held Saturday, October 27, 2018: 10 am–4 pm & Sunday, October 28, 2018: 10 am–4 pm. Fur Trade Era encampment, 18th c. Market Faire, Early American Arts & Crafts exhibits with demonstrations Open Hearth Cooking – Children’s Games – Food
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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
JULY EVENTS
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.
- Walking Club, Mondays, 9;30AM and Friday,
- Zumba Gold, Tuesdays, 10;00 AM
- Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 9:00 AM
- Exercise with Darla, Wednesdays, 10:00 AM
- Table Tennis, July 24, 31, 12:15 PM
JULY EVENTS
- MUSIC WITH RANDY SIMPSON, Wednesday, July 25, 12:15 PM
- Council Meeting, Thursday, July 26, 9:00 AM
- Farkle Tournament (registration required) Friday, July 27, 12:15 PM,
AUGUST
- Walking Club, , Mondays, Wednesdays & Friday, August 3, 9:30 AM
- Zumba Gold, Tuesdays, 10:00 AM
- Crafts, Tuesdays, 9:00 AM
- Tai Chi,Tuesdays, 12:30 & Thursday, August 23, 10:00-11:00 AM
- Brush Away with Senior Artist, Wednesdays, 8:00-11:00 AM
- Exercise with Darla, Wednesdays, 10:00 AM
- Meal Reservations must be made by 10:00 AM 1 day before the meal. Cancellations must be made as soon as possible. Lunch is served at 11:30 AM
- Board games, cards, quoits, library, computer, puzzles and pool are available
AUGUST EVENTS
- Quoits, Thursday, August 2, 9:30 AM
- Ladder Ball, Thursday,, August 2 , 10:00 AM
- Dominos, Thursday,, August 2, 12:15 PM
- Baseball, Friday, August 3, & Friday, August 24, 10:00 AM
- Bean Bags, Friday, August 3, 12:15 PM
- Ladder Ball, Thursday, August 9, 9:30 AM
- Nickle-Nickle, Thursday, August 9, 12:15 PM
- CENTER CLOSES, FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 12:30
- CENTER WILL BE CLOSED AUGUST 13-17 (BLUE VALLEY FARM SHOW)
- CENTER CLOSED TUESDAY, AUGUST 21
- Events Meeting, Thursday, August 23, 12:15 PM
- Cards, Thursday, August 23
- MUSIC WITH BILL REESE, Friday, August 24, 12:15 PM
- Mexican Train Dominos, Thursday, August 30, 9:30 PM
- Football set up, Thursday, August 30, 12:15 PM
- Football scrimmage-Bangor vs Pen Argyl, Friday, August 31, 9:30 AM
- Say goodbye to Summer Ice Cream Bash (byot), Friday, August 31
MTD: 3.21 YTD: 33.22 Normal: 4.84
Pen Argyl - July 2018
01 - .00
02 - .00 03 - .00 04 - .11 05 - .00 06 - .00 07 - .00 08 - .30 09 - .00 10 - .00 11 - .00 12 - .00 13 - .00 14 - .00 15 - .56 16 - .00 |
17 - .00
18 - .00 19 - .00 20 - .00 21 - .83 22 - .89 23 - .01 24 - .00 25 - .00 26 - .00 27 - .00 28 - .00 29 - .00 30 - .00 31 - .00 |
Month |
Total |
Normal |
January |
4,32 |
3.08 |
February |
6.04 |
2.77 |
March |
3,80 |
3.54 |
April |
5.33 |
3.95 |
May |
6.22 |
4.47 |
June |
4.24 |
4.65 |
July |
2.70 |
4.84 |
Total |
32.72 |
27.35 |
Bangor Library New Books
July 18
July 18
Adult Fiction
- A Gathering of Secrets by Linda Castillo
- The Woman in the Water by Charles Finch
- Smoke and Mirrors by Elly Griffiths
- The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory
- When We Found Home by Susan Mallery
- The Perfect Mother by Aimee Molloy
- The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager
- The Summer Wives by Beatriz Williams
- Magnolia Table by Joanna Gaines
- Trumps America by Newt Gingrich
- The Longest Winter by Alex Kershaw
- I See Life Through Rose-Colored Glasses by Lisa Scottoline
- Indianapolis by Lynn Vincent
- The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
- The Loyola Treasury of Saints by David Self
- Caught Blue Handed by Sheila Higginson
- Pinata Party by Susan Ring
- The Princess and the Pit Stop by Tom Angleberger
- Rapunzel by Disney
- Snow Time to Lose by Diana Manning
- Who Will Haunt My House on Halloween by Jerry Pallotta
- Seeds and Trees by Brandon Walden
- Look and Find Disney Best Friends
- Look and Find Disney Princess
- The Leisure Seeker
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