
Roseto Big Time In Progress
The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Big Time is underway and will run through July 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. Jacktown Show....![]() This steam powered machine was a hit at the Jacktown show presented by the Blue Mountain Gas & Steam Engine Association Sunday. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Allison Moyer
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This is the horrifying moment staff at a dog daycare center appear to kick and throw toys at pooches entrusted into their care. Former employees of The Doggy Den in Sheffield, Australia claim they secretly filmed the footage to lift the lid on the 'horrific abuse'. In one of the videos, at least 20 dogs fill a room with only two members of staff watching over them. In more footage, the pets can be seen pacing a large, empty room, while a Dalmatian is heard whimpering and crying in a cage in the back of the building. The videos, which only came to light yesterday, were allegedly captured between March and December last year by ex-workers who said they were previously too afraid to highlight the treatment of the animals for fear of losing their jobs. Tom Greatorex, manager of The Doggy Den, said the videos showed 'isolated incidents'. Jess Hutcheson, 26, of Chesterfield, who worked at The Doggy Den for eight months in 2017, recorded some of the videos. She said: 'I took these videos in March last year and made my manager aware of them. 'I wanted to highlight the abuse earlier but was too scared to do anything with them as I didn't want to lose my job. 'Some of the dogs would viciously attack other dogs, and I know one groomer was bitten by a dog that was in her care. 'There were never enough staff members to look after the dogs. I walked out a few months after I filmed the footage because I couldn't stand to work there anymore.' Another former dog handler at the center, who would not reveal their name, said: 'I worked at The Doggy Den for 15 months and in that time I witnessed some horrific abuse of dogs. 'There were too many dogs to staff members, the dogs would fight all the time; puppies were placed in the same room as adult dogs; the dogs were stressed out and frustrated. 'I left because I was bitten by one dog and couldn't cope with the stress and pressure anymore.'There should only be around 30 dogs in the building at any one time, and there should be one staff member to every six dogs. 'We used to have between 40 and 60 dogs there each day, and although there was a total of 14 staff, there was no more than four to supervise the dogs.' Official animal boarding condition guidelines suggest the ratio of dogs to staff at any one time should not exceed six dogs per staff member. The Doggy Den's website states the center provides a safe environment for animals with 'plenty of trained staff on hand at all times'. Extinct Animals that Could be Brought Back to Life - Tasmanian tiger![]() Thylacines, or Tasmanian tigers, were found throughout most of the Australian island of Tasmania before Europeans settled there in 1803. Starting at the end of the 19th century, the Tasmanian government paid bounties for thylacine carcasses, as the animals were believed to prey on farmers' sheep and poultry. The marsupials were hunted to extinction by the 1930s. The last known individual died in a Tasmanian zoo in 1936. This photo shows a taxidermic specimen at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Rose pyramid breaks Guinness World Record in Ecuador![]() (UPI) - A town in Ecuador broke a Guinness World Record by constructing a life-sized pyramid replica from 546,364 roses. Guinness World Records announced the town of Tabacundo built the largest rose structure in the world when locals used 546,364 roses, 94 percent of which were red, to create a life-sized replica of an indigenous pyramid. Guinness officials inspected the pyramid and recommended some alterations to ensure it qualified for the record before they returned several days later to confirm the attempt was successful. The previous record was set in the United Arab Emirates, where a life-size sculpture of an Airbus A380 jet was constructed in 2016. News Shorts.........
July 26 Regular EventsBlue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 & 6-8pm
Bangor Public Library - Open 10-8 Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show Story Time - Preschool children. Blue Mt. Community Library, Pen Argyl, 10:30am Roseto Zoning Board - Borough Hall TBA Slate Belt Rotary - Scorecard, Wind Gap, 6-7pm Plainfield Township Supervisors - Meets 7:00pm Municipal Building Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm Bangor Borough Authority - Bangor Authority Bldg, 7:00pm 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 [email protected].
CLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDARMonogram 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 Entertainment This Week
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. New At Bloom This DIY Party-In-A-Box kit includes the 8x10 project base, up to 3 stencil designs for 15, 20, or 30 projects, disposable paint applicators, painters tape and an instruction sheet (paint not included). We create the custom designs and pack it all up in a box for you to host your own party at home, work, church or community center. Order yours today and be sure to include the 3 project designs and let us know the date you’ll need your supplies. THIS DAY IN HISTORY - July 26U.S. postal system established 1775 On this day in 1775, the U.S. postal system is established by the Second Continental Congress, with Benjamin Franklin as its first postmaster general. Franklin (1706-1790) put in place the foundation for many aspects of today’s mail system. During early colonial times in the 1600s, few American colonists needed to send mail to each other; it was more likely that their correspondence was with letter writers in Britain. Mail deliveries from across the Atlantic were sporadic and could take many months to arrive. There were no post offices in the colonies, so mail was typically left at inns and taverns. In 1753, Benjamin Franklin, who had been postmaster of Philadelphia, became one of two joint postmasters general for the colonies. He made numerous improvements to the mail system, including setting up new, more efficient colonial routes and cutting delivery time in half between Philadelphia and New York by having the weekly mail wagon travel both day and night via relay teams. Franklin also debuted the first rate chart, which standardized delivery costs based on distance and weight. In 1774, the British fired Franklin from his postmaster job because of his revolutionary activities. However, the following year, he was appointed postmaster general of the United Colonies by the Continental Congress. Franklin held the job until late in 1776, when he was sent to France as a diplomat. He left a vastly improved mail system, with routes from Florida to Maine and regular service between the colonies and Britain. President George Washington appointed Samuel Osgood, a former Massachusetts congressman, as the first postmaster general of the American nation under the new U.S. constitution in 1789. At the time, there were approximately 75 post offices in the country. 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. ![]()
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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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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! Ice Cream Social Christ Lutheran 703 S. Delaware Dr., Mt. Bethel, Saturday, August 4th 4 - 8 pm. Food, homemade ice cream, live music. Info Chrissy 610-588-0809 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. 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. St. Rocco's Festival The annual Parish Festival will be held at St. Rocco's, Martins Creek August 9 to 11. There will be plenty of food, rides and games with a "Kids Zone". Balloons the Clown will be there Friday from 7-9 and there will be live entertainment each night. August 11
Quiet Valley's Heritage Craft Day
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will feature the 12th annual Heritage Craft Day on Saturday, August 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Demonstrators will show traditional heritage craft skills of the 1800s throughout the day. There will be hands-on opportunities for visitors who wish to try out some of these crafts for themselves. There is a special children’s make and take craft area. 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. August 15
Seventh Annual Mass at St. Roch's Catholic Church, West Bangor
The celebration of the Seventh Annual Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Roch’s Catholic Church, West Bangor. The Mass will include the Feast of the Assumption and the honoring of the Patron Saint of St. Roch. The Reverend Monsignor Vincent P. York, Pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Pen Argyl, will be the Celebrant. This Annual Mass has been held at the closed church each August since 2015. The liturgy and music for the August Mass will include reading and hymns. Attendees will also participate in reading the prayer to St. Roch. Former parishioners and all those who wish to fulfill their Holy Day Obligation to attend Mass on the Feast Day of the Assumption of our Lady may do so at the Mass at St. Roch’s in West Bangor. 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. 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 August 21
Fundraiser
Blue Mountain Community Library will hold a fundraiser on August 21st at Emmy Lou’s Ice Cream Café, 492 E. Main Street, Pen Argyl from 5-9PM. 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 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. 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. 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. September 22-23Masonic 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 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. September 26
Fundraiser
Wendy’s fundraiser for Blue Mountain Community Library on September 26 (5-8PM)! Dine in or take out. 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. 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. 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." October 27-28Jacobsburg 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 |
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