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CLICK HERE TO READ THE MONROE DAILY NEWSHelp Wanted..... HVAC Tech/Plumber's Assistant .....Experienced preferred but will train. Call - Malachowski & Son 570-897-5443 Help Wanted..... Advertising Sales Rep for Slate Belt Town Topics Online and Print Newspapers.......Part Time ........ Great Pay for the right person. ...... 610-863-1988 or e-mail sbtopics@rcn.com New Approach Show Postponed Until Fall
What does a birth, knee surgery and shingles all have in common? Answer: Three reasons why we have to postpone the New Approach Show, normally held the first weekend in August, to a later date sometime this Fall. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but have no choice but to have the Show at a later date. More info coming soon.... Big Time Celebration.......
These girls enjoyed Family Ride Night at the Big Time Celebration in Roseto Wednesday night. PHOTO GALLERY (New Photo Tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Balancing Family, Work and Education
(StatePoint) It’s an age-old conundrum. To advance professionally, often one must go back to school. However, earning a degree might seem like an insurmountable challenge because of the demands of a current job.
Experts say that more education is not only advantageous, but downright necessary in certain industries, particularly where technology is changing the playing field. For instance, Hannah Hughes, Dean of Nursing at Strayer University points out that, “The impact of technology on healthcare continues to evolve the practice of nursing, and there is currently a technology skills gap among some nurses. Today’s nurses should be preparing themselves to operate in this dynamic technologically-rich environment.” What’s more, Hughes notes, is that like many industries, advanced degrees and certifications in nursing can have a high impact on a career advancement, enhancing one’s credibility, marketability and earning potential. If you find yourself wanting or needing to go back to school, these tips can help create a good life-study balance. • Don’t be a one-man band. Take advantage of the educational support systems provided by your school, such as tutoring, writing assistance, career services, technical support and on-campus activities. Figure out where your “pain points” are and create your own support networks. Form a babysitting share with other parents in your classes to alleviate the financial burden of childcare or create a virtual study group to prepare for exams. • Identify short study windows. Maximize downtime whenever you have it. Have an infant? Read your assignments out loud to your child. Are your children enrolled in sports? Read assignments during practices or at halftimes. On the job? Study on your lunch break. • Select a program wisely. Look for programs designed to make it easy for busy, working people to earn degrees. For example, Strayer University offers the flexibility to learn online or in a classroom, students are matched with personal Success Coaches to help them balance responsibilities, and classes begin four times a year, offering degree-seekers greater flexibility. For these reasons, their online RN to BSN degree program, for example, accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, can be a good fit for working nurses with demanding shifts. To learn more, visit www.Strayer.edu/bsn. “Selecting a program that understands the actual demands of your field and the evolving priorities of your employer, can help you apply your knowledge now and meet professional goals later,” says Hughes. • Stay up-to-date in your field. Be a more efficient, successful student and professional by staying current on your evolving industry. For example, nurses can brush up on healthcare informatics, as well as understand how changes to healthcare policy will impact the way they deliver care. • Laugh often. All work and no play doesn’t make Jack a dull boy – it makes him tired and ineffectual. Take time for loved ones who make you laugh and keep up with your favorite funny podcasts. It’s helpful to keep your sense of humor as you take on another responsibility. Whether you’re a teacher, a nurse, work for a company, or are in business for yourself, an advanced degree can offer you greater job satisfaction and earning potential, and the right program and study habits can make it a manageable challenge. Weather Related Health Forecast
Slate Belt Sprint 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run
Kick-off your Labor Day celebrations with yhe Slate Belt YMCA This is a family event, as well as an event for competitive runners. Saturday, September 2nd, 2017 at Slate Belt YMCA, 7:00 AM Registration Opens, 8:15 AM 5K Run, 8:20 AM 5K Walk, 9:15 AM Kids Fun Run Awards: First Place Overall, Male & Female, First Place Walker, Male & Female, Top 3 Male & Female by Age Group REGISTRATION:
Recent members of the Slate Belt Senior Cneter received their engines for the mini car races. This is the first of the Nascar races to be held at the Center. Shown racing are (left to right) Eunice DeLong,Lois Kloiber, Tony DeVito, Loni Haring Watching (back row left to right)) are Virginia Brockelman, Al Wright, Marian Dennis. Columcille’s Overnight Men's Retreat
Please join for an overnight men's retreat August 12-13 for an opportunity to connect to yourself and the land of Columcille Megalith Park in Bangor, PA. The intention for the retreat is for us to examine and deepen our relationship with the land and our own spiritual path. We will discuss personal accountability and the different ways we as men can bring balance by walking our soul's path in today’s world. They will be exploring this work through various shamanic rituals and ceremonies. One of the events that will continue throughout the retreat will be tending the sacred fire. As Firekeepers, each participant will have the opportunity to take a turn tending the fire in a sacred way with scheduled shifts throughout the retreat. This time will also allow us to honor the oral tradition of storytelling around the fire. It is a rare opportunity to camp on the land for this retreat which is normally not allowed. You are welcome to make other arrangements for sleeping if you do not wish to camp. All of the money collected will be donated to Collumcille Park. We are asking for a donation with a sliding scale of $175 to $125. We understand the need to be flexible with the rate. We also need to get a very accurate head count. We are asking for you to pay with paypal directly through the park website. You can donate through the membership area here: http://www.columcille.org/membersPage.html make a note that the funds are for the men’s retreat. Or you can send a check written out to Columcille. Email with questions and to reserve your spot: brian@neolyth.com
Annual Lights of Hope...... The Addict’s Mom invites you to their annual Lights of Hope which is one many nationally run events to raise awareness to drug addition during September which is National Recovery Month. This year's event will be held from 5:00pm - 7:30pm, Saturday September 9 at the William Pensyl Social Hall in Portland.
If addiction has affected you - this is an event that you don’t want to miss. Addiction is a “monster” that affects the entire family and the Addict’s Mom is here to help. If you have any questions, ideas, or experiences that you would like to share, please contact pennyc@fivestarassoc.com If you would like to share publicly you can use the forum provided below. (Note: In the box titled "NAME" do not use your real name. Use a nickname or a handle.) CLICK HERE FOR COMMENT PAGE....Friends of the Bangor Public Library Events
The Friends of the Bangor Public Library announce the following Save-the-Date” events:
New members are always welcome. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615 Summer Book Sale The Friends of the Bangor Public Library will hold their Annual Summer Book Sale at the Blue Valley Farm Show the week of August 15th – 19th. The event will be in the gray display barn on the upper grounds of the fair. Tues-Fri: 6:00- 10:00 PM Sat. Noon-10:00 PM ($5.00 bag day). Like new and gently used books in all genres will be available for adults and children. Donations are now being accepted at the Bangor library during hours and must be in good condition. Soiled, torn, and college textbooks will not be accepted. For additional information contact Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615. July 28 Regular EventsConnections for Women - Hopesprings, Market St., Bangor 10am - 1pm.
Bingo - Wind Gap Fire Co., 6:45. Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 Bangor Public Library - Open 1-5 Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show Knitters of the Round Table - Blue Mt. Comm. Library, 10:30am. 610-863-3029 Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm Free Family Night Out - Community Presbyterian Church of Mt. Bethel. 6-8pm This is our calendar of regularly scheduled events. If you see any info that is incorrect or want to add a regularly scheduled event please send e-mail to sbtopics@rcn.com.
CLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDARSlate Belt Heritage Center Golf Tournament
The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, August 11, 2017 at the Shawnee Golf Resort. “Shotgun Start” is at 7:30 AM with registration, coffee & Danish from 6:30 – 7:30 AM. Format is a 4-Man Scramble and the cost is $75.00 per golfer which includes, Golf, Cart, Food and Cookout after the event. Prizes include, “Longest Drive” and “Closest to Pin”. Make checks payable to Slate Belt Heritage Center and send to: Marc Blau, 280 Halletts Road, Mt. Bethel, PA 18343. All checks must be received by Monday, July 31, 2017. Entertainment This Week
Movie Night at UMBT Community Park
John Bermingham, Chairman, UMBT Supervisors is happy to announce that Upper Mount Bethel will be having its first “Movie Night in the Park,” sponsored by LamTec Corporation and Custom Laminating Corporation! Admission is free and ALL are welcome, including the neighboring communities. On Saturday, August 26th they will be showing a movie in the Community Park located off Potomac Street. There will be vendors selling food, ice cream, refreshments, music and even free popcorn. This is another great way to bring our community together. The Park will be open all day and the movie will begin at dusk around 8pm. The move will be announced soon. Movie suggestions suitable for families and young children are welcome. THIS DAY IN HISTORY - July 2814th Amendment adopted - 1868 Following its ratification by the necessary three-quarters of U.S. states, the 14th Amendment, guaranteeing to African Americans citizenship and all its privileges, is officially adopted into the U.S. Constitution. Two years after the Civil War, the Reconstruction Acts of 1867 divided the South into five military districts, where new state governments, based on universal manhood suffrage, were to be established. Thus began the period known as Radical Reconstruction, which saw the 14th Amendment, which had been passed by Congress in 1866, ratified in July 1868. The amendment resolved pre-Civil War questions of African American citizenship by stating that “all persons born or naturalized in the United States…are citizens of the United States and of the state in which they reside.” The amendment then reaffirmed the privileges and rights of all citizens, and granted all these citizens the “equal protection of the laws.” In the decades after its adoption, the equal protection clause was cited by a number of African American activists who argued that racial segregation denied them the equal protection of law. However, in 1896, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Plessy v. Ferguson that states could constitutionally provide segregated facilities for African Americans, so long as they were equal to those afforded white persons. The Plessy v. Ferguson decision, which announced federal toleration of the so-called “separate but equal” doctrine, was eventually used to justify segregating all public facilities, including railroad cars, restaurants, hospitals, and schools. However, “colored” facilities were never equal to their white counterparts, and African Americans suffered through decades of debilitating discrimination in the South and elsewhere. In 1954, Plessy v. Ferguson was finally struck down by the Supreme Court in its ruling in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka. Print Edition Copy E-mailed FREE To You
Our Slate Belt Town Topics Print Edition is now available online and free for everyone. The copy appears perfectly on computer, tablet or smartphone. If you would like a copy e-mailed to you each time we print all you need to do is send your e-mail address to sbtopics@rcn.com We will not sell or distribute copies of your e-mail addresses to anyone. We also hide your email addresses from other people on the list using blind carbon copies. HELP WANTED - Photographer (PT) for the Monroe Daily to shoot local events. Must have your own equipment. Call 570-688-3724 or email monroedaily@gmail.com HELP WANTED - Advertising Rep. for the Monroe Daily. PT. Flexible Hours. Call 570-688-3724 or email monroedaily@gmail.com In Case You Missed It......
Kirkridge Annual Clam Bake
Kirkridge’s annual clam bake Aug. 10th, 6:30pm by early reservations only for $40.00+tax, see the website for the menu@ www.kirkridge.org for reservations call 610-588-1793 or email staceyh@kirkridge.org BVFS Pre-Registration Night Tuesday, August 2 at 7 PM - 8 PM Public · Hosted by Blue Valley Farm Show Cost is $2 for an Exhibitors number. You can enter as many items as you like. Questions...feel free to message their facebook page. East Bangor Pastie Sale
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church at 136 W. Central Ave., East Bangor, PA will hold a pastie sale. The selections include beef w/wo onions and broccoli-cheese w/wo onions. The cost is $5.50. To order, call Lois at 610-588-1745 by Sunday, July 30th. Pasties must be picked up at the church on Tuesday, August 1st, at 3:30 p.m. NYC Trip to San Genaro Festival
Merchants Bank Walkers are sponsoring a bus trip to New York on Sept. 16,2017. Little Italy will be the one and only drop off and pick up location. The San Genaro Festival will be taking place for anyone to enjoy but there are many other places of interest nearby in walking distance or by taxi. The bus will leave from the 191 branch at 8:30 and leave NY at 4:30. All proceeds will be donated to The American Cancer Society thru Relay For Life/Slate Belt. For information contact Karen at 484-390-0743 or any branch of Merchants Bank. Bangor Class of 1967 Reunion
The Bangor High School Class of 1967 will hold their 50th Reunion on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Shawnee Inn Resort. Addresses are needed of the following classmates: Susan Dennis, Joseph Duvo, Linda Engler, William Fisher, Harvey Frable, Susan Horn, Kathryn Jewell, Stephen Lamson, Paul Meyers, Carol Sagan, Allison Smith, Roberta Stull, John Sullivan and Mortimer Wells III. Anyone with information can contact: Ken Brewer @ 484-515-3052. Iron Pigs Baseball Tickets
The Bangor Lions Club has tickets available for the Iron Pigs baseball game on August 7 at Coca Cola Park. The price is $15 and includes a $2 voucher good towards food, drinks or merchandise. If you are interested in helping the Lions club with their fundraiser, please contact Michelle Peterson at 908-362-6703. There are a limited amount of tickets available and are on a first come, first serve basis. Bangor Park 2017 Summer Events:
. August 19th: Pooch Plunge at Pool Time to be announced. The last day of the pool season is one for our furry friends. Come out with man’s (or women’s) best friend and enjoy one of the last days of summer with a doggie swim day! Anyone interested in volunteering for the Park Board or any of these events can contact Debbie Smith at bangorparkboard@gmail.com or 610-751-7692 Pen Argyl Park Yoga: Mondays and Thursdays at the Weona Park Community Center at 6 P.M. Please contact Janelle Connolly at 484-707-5961 or http://www.namastefit.org Weona Park community center building. All levels welcome. Beginners encouraged to attend. Class fee will be $10 Please bring a mat, towel and small blanket. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to class start. Dress in clothing that you can easily move in and feel comfortable in. Recommend dressing in light layers
Pen Argyl Golf Course and Carousel open Wed - Fri. - 3 P.M -9 P.M., Saturday & Sunday 12 P.M.-9 P.M. Bangor park pool is open 11AM-7PM Saturday and Sunday and Noon -7PM weekdays.
Friends of the Bangor Public Library Events
The Friends of the Bangor Public Library announce the following Save-the-Date” events:
New members are always welcome. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615 Totts Gap Arts Events ScheduleAugust 6 MUSE Concert Series September 8 Totts Gap Dance at COTA September 11 Children & Adult Fall Classes Begin September 16 & 17 Totts Gap Arts @ Riverside Festival of the Arts. September 23 Mural Dedication Day October Wine & Good Will @ Tolino’s. October 23 New Adult Classes Begin November 11 Annual Scholarship Dinner December 10 Community Open House
Heritage Center Calendar of EventsSlate Belt Heritage Center Calendar of Events for 2017
Tasty Tuesdays at Trinity Lutheran Church Trinity Lutheran Church, located at Broadway and 4th Streets in Bangor, will once again offer the free bag lunch program to children, families and individuals in the Slatebelt Community this summer. Tasty Tuesdays will begin on June 13 and will run until August 8th. Every Tuesday the bag lunch will be available between 11am- 1pm and will contain a sandwich, fresh fruit/vegetable, chips, healthy snack bar, and a drink. Please call the church office to register- 610-588-2023, or come to the church on June 13 between 11am- 1pm. Bus Trip to National Civil War Museum
Join the Slate Belt Heritage Center for their bus trip to the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, PA, on Saturday, September 16, 2017. The bus will leave at 8:00 AM from Weiss Market, Route 512 in Bangor, and will return at 5:00 PM. Cost per individual is $95.00 which includes bus ticket and admission ticket into the museum. This is the only museum that tells the entire Civil War story. Local Civil War expert and the National Civil War Museum educator Dane DiFebo will host a special presentation for the tour. See exhibits, visit with re-enactors on the museum grounds, attend Hari Jones program on the United State Colored Troops in the South from 1865-1870 and much more. Reservations are required and a light lunch will be provided. Tickets are available at Bray’s News, 36 Broadway and Heard’s Market, 501 South Main Street, both in Bangor, PA. For additional information contact: Cathy Heard @ 610-588-0735. Civil Air Patrol Meets Every Monday
The Civil Air Patrol 807th Braden Squadron meets every Monday Night from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Bangor VFW or Braden Airpark, Easton Call for meeting location on given night: 610-588-1459 http://cap807.com/ Hope UCC Trip to Sight & Sound
Hope UCC of Wind Gap is sponsoring a trip to Sight & Sound Theatres to see JONAH on Sat, Oct 14, 2017. For further info or to reserve your package(s) please call or email Jen at 908-727-0090 or hopeucc@hotmail.com. $125/adults or $ 80/child includes bus, lunch, and show ticket. Money due no later than 08/03/17(No refunds). Letters To The Homefront Book Sold Out
The Slate Belt Heritage Center has announced that it has sold out all 500 copies of it’s very popular book: Letters To Homefront:” A Love Story Between a Community and its World War II Soldiers”. The Center is considering a second printing and would like to know how many more books to order. If you would like to order a copy, please contact the Center at: sbhc@frontier.com, or call the Center @: 610-599-4993. Please leave your name, contact information and number of books you would like. You may also call: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615 to re-order. Please DO NOT send money at this time. You will receive a return call when the books are in. Thank you for your continued support of the project. DiscoverE Adventure Backpacks Available
When: Monday thru Saturday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth Borrow a backpack full of kid-friendly tools to explore Jacobsburg! These backpacks are best for families with young children. Each backpack includes binoculars, notepad, colored pencils, magnifying lens, bug box, dip net, and five field guides for exploring the pond, insects, birds, trees, butterflies and moths. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. Fishing Rods and Tackle Available When: Monday thru Saturday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth Borrow fishing poles and tackle to use in Jacobsburg’s creeks! To borrow equipment you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. Persons age 16 and older must possess a current fishing license to fish. Adults can help children under 16 fish without a license. Bait is not provided. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.
July 30 East Bangor Pastie Sale
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church at 136 W. Central Ave., East Bangor, PA will hold a pastie sale. The selections include beef w/wo onions and broccoli-cheese w/wo onions. The cost is $5.50. To order, call Lois at 610-588-1745 by Sunday, July 30th. Pasties must be picked up at the church on Tuesday, August 1st, at 3:30 p.m. August 1Roseto National Night Out
Roseto National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, August 1st beginning at 5:00 pm with Medi-Vac landing Roseto Ball Park, Roseto, PA August 2BVFS Pre-Registration Night
Tuesday, August 2 at 7 PM - 8 PM Public · Hosted by Blue Valley Farm Show Cost is $2 for an Exhibitors number. You can enter as many items as you like. Questions...feel free to message their facebook page. August 5Ice Cream Social at Christ Lutheran
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church 703 S. Delaware Dr. (Route 611), Mt. Bethel (Stone Church) will hold an Ice Cream Social on Saturday, August 5th from 4 pm to 8 pm. Tasty homemade, hand-churned ice cream and baked goods will be accompanied by hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage, bar-b-cue and beverages. There will also be a bake sale and a cake walk. So come on down for dinner, dessert and a fun time. Enjoy free live traditional country music provided by Bill Clinton & the Keystone Troubadours. Bring your cowbells and lawn chairs for a good old-fashioned, foot stomping, hand clapping good time! For information or directions call Lynn at 610-588-7076 or Chrissy at 610-588-0809. BMCL Library Night at Wendy's The Blue Mountain Community Library will be holding a “Library Night at Wendy’s” Fundraiser on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Wendy’s Restaurant, route 512, Wind Gap, PA will generously donate a portion of all sales that night to the Library in Pen Argyl. The fundraiser will include dine-in, take-out and drive-through orders. Please consider supporting the Blue Mountain Community Library by purchasing a meal from Wendy’s. The money will be used to purchase new books and to meet the many expenses associated with maintaining the building. Membership to the library is free to all residents of the Pen Argyl School District and non-residents may join for a small yearly fee. For the Month of August, the library “Book Nook Special” is buy any puzzle and get another puzzle free. Are you looking for a book on Local History or a Yearbook? The library has many Pen Argyl High School yearbooks for sale, as well as books on local history. We are also interested in obtaining more of these books, in particular, “Ring the Bells for Olde Pen Argyl.” Anyone wishing to donate this type of book can call Lisa at 610-863-3029 for information or visit the website at www.bmcl.org. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmclpenargyl. Quiet Valley’s Heritage Craft Day Stroudsburg (PA) – Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will feature the 11th annual Heritage Craft Day on Saturday, August 5 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. Demonstrations such as spinning, weaving, wheat weaving, bobbin lace, horn work, pottery and blacksmithing will take place. The purpose of Heritage Craft Day is to provide a greater awareness of these historic folk crafts that were essential to everyday living in previous generations. This is a wonderful chance for individuals, families and children to explore the exciting world of traditional crafts. Members of the Pocono Gourd Society and the Pocono Embroiderers Guild will be in attendance. The crafters are under tents in case of rain. The schedule is subject to change. A presentation on fiber arts and natural fibers will take place during the day. Heritage Craft Day, a part of Quiet Valley’s summer “Art from the Heart” series, is supported by a Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts Project Stream grant. Heritage Craft Day is included in the regular admission price of $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children ages 3 – 12 and children two and under are free. Farm tours are available throughout the day on Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm. The bake oven will be in operation. There will also be wagon rides for a small fee, weather permitting. Farm and event are open rain or shine. Arrive by 2:15 to see all parts of the farm tour. August 6East Bangor UMC Special Music
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes Cindy Mathieson, violinist, who will offer special music at the 9:15 a.m. worship service on Sunday, August 6th. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more info., call 610-588-4453 or visit ebumc.org. August 9BMCL Nature Adventure
The Blue Mt. Community Library will offer a new program this summer for children. The library will partner with Waste Management for NATURE ADVENTURE! Children entering Kindergarten through 3rd Grade are encouraged to attend this program for Storytime and outdoor activities and should dress to explore! The 3 programs will be held at 10:00 am at the WM Environmental Center, 891 Grand Central Road, Pen Argyl August 9 (Bluebirds and Tree Swallows). The BMCL announces a special summer reading program called HIGH FIVE YOUR READING DRIVE! The program runs June 12 through August 12. Children entering Kindergarten through 8th Grade are encouraged to read at least 5 Library books and keep a log of their titles to earn one free book of their choosing from the Book Nook. The reading logs and information will be available at the front desk. Children 18 and under who do not have a library membership can open one, accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The library is now automated and new library cards will be issued to replace old cards and you MUST have a PA driver’s license or ID with you to open a membership. Membership is free to all residents in the Pen Argyl Area School District. The library is located at 216 S. Robinson Ave., Pen Argyl. Hours are M-Sa, 10-Noon and M-Th, 6-8 PM. Call 610-863-3029 for information or visit www.bmcl.org. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmclpenargyl. August 10Kirkridge Annual Clam Bake
Kirkridge’s annual clam bake Aug. 10th, 6:30pm by early reservations only for $40.00+tax, see the website for the menu@ www.kirkridge.org for reservations call 610-588-1793 or email staceyh@kirkridge.org WWII Era Guests Coming to Heritage Center The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their monthly historic presentation on Thursday, August 10, 2017 @ 7:00. In a continuing theme, based upon the release of the “Letters to Homefront” book, the Center will honor those members of the ‘Greatest Generation” as Homefront guests. Come hear first -hand experiences from veterans and those on the home front of how they were impacted from World War II. Any veterans or Homefront Fairests’ who would like to participate are cordially welcome to attend. The event is free and open to the public. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, Pa and has a chair lift. For additional information please contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615 August 11Slate Belt Heritage Center Golf Tournament
The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, August 11, 2017 at the Shawnee Golf Resort. “Shotgun Start” is at 7:30 AM with registration, coffee & Danish from 6:30 – 7:30 AM. Format is a 4-Man Scramble and the cost is $75.00 per golfer which includes, Golf, Cart, Food and Cookout after the event. Prizes include, “Longest Drive” and “Closest to Pin”. Make checks payable to Slate Belt Heritage Center and send to: Marc Blau, 280 Halletts Road, Mt. Bethel, PA 18343. All checks must be received by Monday, July 31, 2017. August 12Columcille’s Overnight Men's Retreat
Please join for an overnight men's retreat August 12-13 for an opportunity to connect to yourself and the land of Columcille Megalith Park in Bangor, PA. The intention for the retreat is for us to examine and deepen our relationship with the land and our own spiritual path. We will discuss personal accountability and the different ways we as men can bring balance by walking our soul's path in today’s world. They will be exploring this work through various shamanic rituals and ceremonies. One of the events that will continue throughout the retreat will be tending the sacred fire. As Firekeepers, each participant will have the opportunity to take a turn tending the fire in a sacred way with scheduled shifts throughout the retreat. This time will also allow us to honor the oral tradition of storytelling around the fire. It is a rare opportunity to camp on the land for this retreat which is normally not allowed. You are welcome to make other arrangements for sleeping if you do not wish to camp. All of the money collected will be donated to Collumcille Park. We are asking for a donation with a sliding scale of $175 to $125. We understand the need to be flexible with the rate. We also need to get a very accurate head count. We are asking for you to pay with paypal directly through the park website. You can donate through the membership area here: http://www.columcille.org/membersPage.html make a note that the funds are for the men’s retreat. Or you can send a check written out to Columcille. Email with questions and to reserve your spot: brian@neolyth.com
August 15Friends of the Bangor Public Library Events
The Friends of the Bangor Public Library announce the following Save-the-Date” events:
New members are always welcome. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615 Summer Book Sale The Friends of the Bangor Public Library will hold their Annual Summer Book Sale at the Blue Valley Farm Show the week of August 15th – 19th. The event will be in the gray display barn on the upper grounds of the fair. Tues-Fri: 6:00- 10:00 PM Sat. Noon-10:00 PM ($5.00 bag day). Like new and gently used books in all genres will be available for adults and children. Donations are now being accepted at the Bangor library during hours and must be in good condition. Soiled, torn, and college textbooks will not be accepted. For additional information contact Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615. Sixth Annual Mass in honor of St. Roch The Sixth Annual Mass in honor of St. Roch will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., in the closed church on Second Street, West Bangor. The Rev. Msgr. VincentP. York, pastor of St. Elizabeth Catholic Parish will be the celebrant. Parishioners and friends of the former St. Roch Church are invited to participate in this Annual Mass. Each year since 2012, the Diocese of Allentown has granted permission to celebrate the Mass in honor of St. Roch, the Patron Saint. Included in the Mass will be the liturgy, music and readings in honor St. Roch. August 25Columcille Autumn Women's Retreat
Join the Women of Columcille .at the Autumn Women's Retreat Friday, August 25th through Sunday the 27th at the Kirkridge Farmhouse. For full information, Program, Registration and Meal information, click HERE for a PDF to download, fill out and print. If you wish to charge your registration fee to your credit or debit card please contact Beth Guida. Her email is:beth@rainbowofpromise.com. Registration deadline is August 22nd. There are a limited number of partial scholarships available. Email Beth at beth@rainbowofpromise.com for further information on availability. August 26Movie Night at UMBT Community Park
John Bermingham, Chairman, UMBT Supervisors is happy to announce that Upper Mount Bethel will be having its first “Movie Night in the Park,” sponsored by LamTec Corporation and Custom Laminating Corporation! Admission is free and ALL are welcome, including the neighboring communities. On Saturday, August 26th they will be showing a movie in the Community Park located off Potomac Street. There will be vendors selling food, ice cream, refreshments, music and even free popcorn. This is another great way to bring our community together. The Park will be open all day and the movie will begin at dusk around 8pm. The move will be announced soon. Movie suggestions suitable for families and young children are welcome. September 2Slate Belt Sprint 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run
Kick-off your Labor Day celebrations with yhe Slate Belt YMCA This is a family event, as well as an event for competitive runners. Saturday, September 2nd, 2017 at Slate Belt YMCA, 7:00 AM Registration Opens, 8:15 AM 5K Run, 8:20 AM 5K Walk, 9:15 AM Kids Fun Run Awards: First Place Overall, Male & Female, First Place Walker, Male & Female, Top 3 Male & Female by Age Group REGISTRATION:
ReStore Recyclable Latex Paint September 2 Upper Mt. Bethel Township, Municipal Building, 387 Ye Olde Highway, Mt. Bethel, PA 18343 October 7, Tatamy Borough, Hope Lutheran Church, 240 S 8Th St.,Tatamy, PA 18085 September 9Lehigh Valley Collection Events
Bethlehem will be hosting an Electronics Collection Event on Saturday, September 9th at the Recycling Center, 345 Illicks Mill Rd., Bethlehem, 18017, event time is 9am-12pm. Please see the attached flyer with AERC material pricing. UMBT First Annual Craft Show Upper Mount Bethel is holding its FIRST ANNUAL MT. BETHEL CRAFT SHOW on September 9 2017 from 8 am to 4 pm. This event is for CRAFTERS ONLY. If you are interested please message UMBT on Facebook for an application. This event is in support of their community park in Upper Mount Bethel Township. The County will be hosting the second HHW Collection at Northampton Community College on Saturday, October 14th, 3835 Green Pond Rd., Bethlehem, 18020, event time is 8:30am-2pm. Please see the attached flyer for accepted material. September 16Bus Trip to National Civil War Museum
Join the Slate Belt Heritage Center for their bus trip to the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, PA, on Saturday, September 16, 2017. The bus will leave at 8:00 AM from Weiss Market, Route 512 in Bangor, and will return at 5:00 PM. Cost per individual is $95.00 which includes bus ticket and admission ticket into the museum. This is the only museum that tells the entire Civil War story. Local Civil War expert and the National Civil War Museum educator Dane DiFebo will host a special presentation for the tour. See exhibits, visit with re-enactors on the museum grounds, attend Hari Jones program on the United State Colored Troops in the South from 1865-1870 and much more. Reservations are required and a light lunch will be provided. Tickets are available at Bray’s News, 36 Broadway and Heard’s Market, 501 South Main Street, both in Bangor, PA. For additional information contact: Cathy Heard @ 610-588-0735. September 22District 10 Trappers Convention
District 10 Trappers 2017 Fall Trapping Convention, September 22nd 12-6pm and 23rd 8am-6pm at the Northampton County 4-H Center (777 Bushkill Center Rd. Nazareth, PA 18064). Free Admission, Free Demos, Food on premises, Tailgaters welcome. Contact Bob Counterman 610-759-9203. October 1Portland Lodge No.311 MASONIC Motorama
The Portland Lodge No.311 MASONIC Motorama will be held October 1 at 12 PM New this year TRUCK and BIG RIG PULLS. Monster truck rides will be happening this year. Miller memorial blood center on site. Donors will be needed! Contact Shilo Thomas for available times. All proceeds donated to local charities. Exclusive R/C is back again this year with their monster display of R/C cars ,trucks and equipment. Show open to anything with a motor. Cars, trucks, low riders, high rollers, helicopters, power wheels, golf carts, big rigs, firetrucks/rescue vehicles, ATVs, boats, Snowmobiles, new, OLD, street rods, race cars, R/c cars trucks, tow trucks, wresckers etc. You know what we do and how we do it! We are going to be bigger, better, faster, stronger! A day of speed, horsepower and motor mayhem at the Plainfield Farmers grove, route 191 and Kesslersville road, Nazareth pa. Sponsors and vendors wanted. First come first serve, spaces open May 1st. Info posted soon. Coach Bag Bingo Please join with Guardians of the Ribbon to support women of all ages battling cancer - Slate Belt PA Chapter 12:00 noon Sunday, October 1 at Charter's Banquet Facility at Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company in Wind Gap. 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 . 35.00 st door. Space is limited to 200 guests. Tickets can be purchased in advance and are non-refundable – which includes 15 games. Additional Bingo books will be sold 1 for $15 at the door. This is a great way to spend time with friends and family while supporting Guardians of the Ribbon - Slate Belt PA Chapter . So don't delay in getting your tickets....they're going fast! Tickets are non refundable. Doors open at 12.00 pm – Bingo starts at 1 pm. Please feel free to invite your friends too!!!! Vendors and exhibitors will be on site as well. Please note: This is an adult Bingo. If you are bringing a teen with you. They must have a ticket and be seated with you. Ok, just a few fun facts. You can buy additional bingo books for 15.00. Lets not forget about the Buy in Game. Game 16. You can buy into this game for 5.00 for a chance to win a great bag and who knows what else. Raffle tickets will be 3 for 5.00 or 7 for 10.00. Lottery Apron tickets 3 for 5.00 or 7 for 10.00. 50/50 tickets 3 for 5.00 or 7 for 10.00.. . Who is ready for some fun October 14Lehigh Valley Collection Events
Northampton will be hosting the second HHW Collection at Northampton Community College on Saturday, October 14th, 3835 Green Pond Rd., Bethlehem, 18020, event time is 8:30am-2pm. Please see the attached flyer for accepted material. October 28Bangor Class of 1967 Reunion
The Bangor High School Class of 1967 will hold their 50th Reunion on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Shawnee Inn Resort. Addresses are needed of the following classmates: Susan Dennis, Joseph Duvo, Linda Engler, William Fisher, Harvey Frable, Susan Horn, Kathryn Jewell, Stephen Lamson, Paul Meyers, Carol Sagan, Allison Smith, Roberta Stull, John Sullivan and Mortimer Wells III. Anyone with information can contact: Ken Brewer @ 484-515-3052. Jacobsburg Market Faire & Rendezvous Jacobsburg Market Faire & Rendezvous will be held October 27–29, 2017 and is open to the public Saturday 10 am – 4 pm Sunday 10 am – 3 pm. “Dancin’ with the Honeybees” program on Saturday and Sunday, October 28 & 29 at 1:00 pm for the public near the Children’s Activity tent. |
 Donations For St. John's St. John's Cemetary on South Sixth Street in Bangor seeks donations for lawn maintenance services. Please send donations to: St. John's Cemetary, c/o Carol Hummel, 136 Messinger Street, Bangor, PA 18013. 
Slate Belt Senior CenterSlate Belt Senior Center
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex 700 American Bangor Road Bangor, ph 610-588-1224
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AUGUST EVENTS
Morning Stretch, Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, 9:15 AM Walking Club, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9:30 AM Crafts, Tuesdays, 9:00 AM Zumba Gold, Tuesdays, 10:00 AM Card, Quoits, and Board Games, Tuesdays, 12:15-3:00 PM Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 8:30-11:00 AM Bean Bags, Thursday, August 3, 31, 10:00 AM Baseball, August, 4, 10:00 AM Quoits, Thursday, August 10, 10:00 A.M. Nickle-Nickle, Thursday, August 10. 12:15 PM CENTER CLOSES AT 12:30, Friday, August 11 CENTER CLOSED, for Blue Valley Farm Show, August 14-18 Thursday, August 24, Brain Games, 10:00 AM CLR, Thursday, August 24, 12:15 PM DANCE, Gary Dee, August 25, 12:30 PM Say goodbye to summer, Ice cream bash Thursday, August 31, 12:15 PM COMING IN SEPTEMBER Arthritis Foundation exercise class with certified instructor Tuesday and Thursday, 12:15-1:00 PM The Senior Center is looking for a choir director 
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Blue Mt. Library New BooksAdult Fiction:
The Broken Road, Richard Paul Evans 16th Seduction, James Patterson Rare Objects, Kathleen Tessaro Golden Prey, John Sandford The Women In The Castle, Jessica Shattuck Testimony, Scott Turow No Easy Target, Iris Johansen One Good Thing, Wendy Wax Allie and Bea, Catherine Ryan Hyde Summer Dance, Nan Rossiter The Switch, Joseph Finder Walking On My Grave, Carolyn Hart The Good Widow, Liz Fenton The Leavers, Lisa Ko Sweet Tea Tuesdays, Ashley Farley The Beach House: Coming Home, Georgia Bockoven Adult Large Print: Any Day Now, Robyn Carr The Hideaway, Lauren Denton Into The Water, Paula Hawkins The Night The Lights Went Out, Karen White It's Always The Husband, Michele Campbell Come Sundown, Nora Roberts One Perfect Lie, Lisa Scottoline The Ebb Tide, Beverly Lewis Camino Island, John Grisham Same Beach, Next Year, Dorothea Benton Frank You Will Pay, Lisa Jackson Banana Cream Pie Murder, Joanne Fluke Secrets In Summer, Nancy Thayer Two Good Dogs, Susan Wilson Adult Non-fiction MacArthur's Spies, Peter Eisner Bangor Library New Books
July 13-19 Adult Fiction
Dying in the wool by Frances Brody; Wired by Julie Garwood; On Turpentine Lane by Elinor Lipman; North to Alaska by Debbie Macomber; Someone always knows by Marcia Muller; Design for dying by Renee Patrick. Adult Non Fiction Hero of the empire by Candice Millard; Margaret Thatcher by Charles Moore. Young Adult Fiction The wolf princess by Cathryn Constable. Junior Fiction The Mrs. Piggle Wiggle treasury by Betty Macdonald; Book of the dead by Michael Northrop. Easy Reader Fiction Andy and Sandy and the big talent show by Tomie Depaola; Mega machines by Deborah Lock. Easy Fiction Wilfrid Gordon Mcdonald Partridge by Mem Fox; I like old clothes by Mary Ann Hoberman; Kitchen dance by Maurie Manning; The paper bag princess by Robert Munsch; Pete the cat by James Dean; Pete the cat and the missing cupcakes by Kim Dean; Max found two sticks by J. Brian Pinkney; The little engine that could by Watty Piper; Round by Joyce Sidman; Block city by Robert Louis Stevenson. Audio Books Fiction Home by Harlan Coben; All the pretty girls by J.T. Ellison; The mistletoe secret by Richard Paul Evans; Witches on the road tonight by Sheri Holman; Danse Macabre by Stephen King; Crave by J.R. Ward. Northampton County Road Work
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