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Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 709 of the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act that the Plainfield Township Planning Commission will hold a rescheduled regular meeting on Monday, June 12, 2017, at 7:00 P.M. prevailing local time until 10:30 P.M. prevailing local time at the Wind Gap Middle School located at 1620 Teels Road, Pen Argyl, PA 18072. The meeting will be held in the Russell H. Roper Auditorium. This meeting replaces the previously advertised regular meeting originally scheduled for Monday, June 19, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. The purpose of the meeting is to consider both Old and New Business and any other items that may come before the Planning Commission members for their consideration. Old Business and New Business agenda items are expected to include the following matters: Review of Synagro Technologies, Inc. Special Exception Use/Variances Permit application and Site Plan (submitted to the Township on December 5, 2016); Review of Synagro Technologies, Inc. Alternate Site Zoning Permit and Site Plan (submitted to the Township on March 31, 2017). Using GPS For Tonight's Game?Use the following address: Ralston Athletic Complex 302 Northampton Street, Edwardsville, PA 18704 Slaters Going to Final Four......
Olivia Groller hustles to third base with a bases-clearing triple in the seventh inning helping Bangor advance to the State Final Four for the first time in school history. Bangor will play Tunkhannock 6:30 pm tonight at Wilkes University. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Use Social Media to Build Your Career
(StatePoint) Seventy-seven percent of American women want to be their own boss, a new survey from Avon finds. While their reasons vary -- from scheduling flexibility to more control to less office politics -- now it’s easier than ever to start living like a boss or simply to advance in your career.
In the digital age, getting ahead begins with your social media accounts, which are literally at the fingertips of the people and companies with whom you would like to work. Experts say that having an engaging presence on sites like LinkedIn and Instagram can help you make connections, spread your expertise, and show potential employers and partners that you’re a good fit. Indeed, 78 percent of salespeople engaged in social selling are outselling their peers who are not using social selling. Whatever your professional goals are, take steps to hone your online presence. Avon, a company with a 130-year track record empowering women to be their own bosses, points out that today, social media plays a big role in the direct selling model. They are sharing proven practices to build your brand sales opportunities through social media. • Go in with a strategy. How would you like to be perceived? Make sure the reality of your online presence matches this vision, as well as your professional field. You may also consider strategically using privacy settings on certain channels to ensure your public-facing persona remains professional and on-message. • Be genuine. It’s important to be genuine, so use social media to be yourself and celebrate what you love. “I blog about the things I am actually wearing and doing, not what I think other people want me to say. Your readers want to hear your authentic voice and that is what they will respond to best,” says Alicia Hessinger Dias, an Avon representative and entrepreneur. She started her blog about a year into her Avon business and uses it as an opportunity to share deals, steals and tips that let her express her artistic and fashion-forward side. To learn more about becoming your own boss at Avon, visit Avon Insider at avon.com/blog or sign up at sellavon.com. • Play into your strengths. Spend the bulk of your energy using the online platform that works most naturally for you. For example, if you agree that “brevity is the soul of wit,” spend your time on Twitter. If you’re a visual storyteller, focus on Instagram. • Be consistent. Stick to the topics you are passionate about, and remember to post regularly. Consider using a hashtag that speaks to your personal brand. Lastly, don’t just post content and then disappear. Remember to engage with followers in positive ways. • Give shout-outs. Connections come more easily when you give shout-outs. Use the event hashtag while live tweeting an industry conference. Add those you admire to your blogroll. These actions will help you earn high-quality followers. These days, having a savvy digital strategy can be the most crucial step you take professionally. “From the start of my blog, it has been an essential sales tool,” says Hessinger Dias. “The soft sell of showcasing product is much more effective than a direct sales pitch.” 
Bangor High School held its 2017 graduation ceremonies in the Craig Paine Theater Wednesday night. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
Prator Earns Moffett Scholarship
Leeann A. Prator has been named the recipient of the Gary R. Moffett Scholarship Class of Bangor 1986. She has worked very hard to graduate from Bangor High School with highest honors. She is a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society. She also belongs to SADD and has been active in basketball and softball. Leeann is a volunteer at Lehigh Valley Hospital and Pocono Hospital. She is an active member of the Portland Fire Co., and is an honorary member of the Portland borough events committee. She is also attending East Stroudsburg University to study speech and language pathology. The family and classmates are proud to present Leeann with the scholarship in memory of Gary. The family seeks donations for continuing this scholarship. Anyone wising to contribute please e-mail ljupright@msn.com Bangor Block Car Show
Enjoy the First Annual Car Show on Saturday, June 24th from 9am to 3pm on Broadway in Bangor, PA. Brought to you by the Historical Bangor Business Association. Stroll Broadway in Bangor. Enjoy plenty of food choices and shopping while voting for your favorite car. Plenty of PRIZES and TROPHIES. Register your car today by emailing historicalbangorba@gmail.com. Monroe Garden Club Garden Tour Tour seven beautiful private gardens near Stroudsburg on Saturday, June 24, 10-4, Raindate June 25.. Tickets available at Bryant Street Park, corner of Broad St and Bryant St., Stroudsburg at 9:30 AM day of tour. $8 members, $10 non members. For more information, call President Robin Teets 570-350-8069 or email rteets@ptd.net. Visit our website, http://www.monroecountygardenclub.com/ and Join us on Facebook. www.Facebook.com/MonroeCountyGardenClub. Large Church Yard Sale Come to a large church yard sale, 8am - 3pm, Saturday, June 24, 8am-3pm. Rain or Shine. Faith Family Fellowship, 1002 Bushkill Center Rd., Nazareth. Baked Goods also for Sale.
Information for the above is taken from Accuweather and Intellicast. The forecast are not always 100% accurate, but based on weather criteria, should provide valuable guidelines Free Workshop on Locating Grant Sources
Librarians at Northampton Community College’s (NCC) Mack Library will be offering a free workshop for representatives of nonprofit organizations who want to learn more about locating grant sources on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Rd., Bethlehem Township. The workshop will provide an overview and demonstration of grant resources included in the Foundation Directory Online database, as well as an opportunity to use the database. Seating is limited so please make your reservation by calling 610-861-5358 no later than Thursday, June 8, 2017. Tasty Tuesdays Returns to 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. Pocono Arts June 2017 Studio Class
STROUDSBURG - The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of June. Classes, unless noted otherwise, are held at the PoconoArts Cultural Center, 18, N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. To register call PoconoArts at 570-476-4460 or register online at www.poconoarts.org. Painting on Canvas Workshop Instructor Linda Stockman One evening, June 12, Monday, 6-9pm In this workshop you will be painting a whimsical “Daisy Pop” flower with acrylic paint. Bring any size canvas you would like to work on, acrylic paints, brushes and rags for clean up. This is a fun, freestyle class….no pressure. Bring a friend and enjoy a night of painting and friendship. MATERIALS LIST Tuition: Member $30/Non-Member $40: Senior Member $20/Non Young At Heart Valley Forge Trip
The Slate Belt Young at Heart Club is sponsoring a trip to Valley Forge on Wednesday, June 28th. We will be touring the battlefield on the bus, accompanied by a guide. We will then proceed to the Hopewell Furnace museum where artillery was manufactured for George Washington. Dinner will be included in the price. for more information, please call Mary Lou DeRea-Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630. June 12 Regular EventsConnections for Women - Hopespring, Market St., Bangor 6-8:30pm
Bingo - Kunkletown Fire Co. Progressive Jackpot. 7pm Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 & 6-8pm Bangor Public Library - Open 1-8 Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show Bangor Borough Council - Meets Bee Hive Community Center, 7pm Upper Mount Bethel Supervisors - Meets 7:00pm Slate Belt AARP - Blue Valley Farm Show, 1:30pm Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm This is our calendar of regularly scheduled events. If you see any info that is incorrect or want to add a regularly scheduled event please send e-mail to sbtopics@rcn.com.
CLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDARMusic on Mondays at Dansbury Depot June 12 Come and enjoy music and art at the depot. Vendors and art begin at 6:00 PM; music at 7:00. A free will offering will be taken on behalf of the musicians. Event is held rain or shine as they move inside the depot if the weather is bad For a relaxing evening, come and enjoy music and art at the depot. Bring a chair and your family and friends. The performers this week are the J.M. Hill Elementary School Chorus. Their director is Cathy Tynemouth. She states the following about the group: "This is the fourth and fifth grade chorus from J.M. Hill Elementary School. This year, this chorus had over 80 members. Along with their two annual chorus concerts, they performed in the community throughout the year. They have sung in the past years at East Stroudsburg Borough's Harvest Fest, Big Brother/Big Sister Telethon, Pocono Medical Center's Tree Lighting, Stroud Mall, Lackawanna Train Ride Excursions, PTA events, and Pancake Day. This year their spring program was "A Musical Road Trip Across the USA". They stopped in many places on their travels and performed songs like "Fifty Nifty United States", Deep in the Heart of Texas", and "Shenandoah". Join them on this musical journey where they always end up "Home"! Linda Kolbek is the artist for the evening. Her art is derivative to the work of Joan Miro and the "cartoon'ish" styles of Sally Cruikshank. It could be described as a "abstract cartoon". Her primary use of media is acrylic on canvas, and the themes range from the whimsical to the strange spiritual world of the unknown. She enjoy play on words, and this is also another reoccurring theme found in the structure of her work. Most of her influence is based on personal experiences that have happened in her life. THIS DAY IN HISTORY - June 12Reagan challenges Gorbachev - 1987 On this day in 1987, in one of his most famous Cold War speeches, President Ronald Reagan challenges Soviet Leader Mikhail Gorbachev to “tear down” the Berlin Wall, a symbol of the repressive Communist era in a divided Germany. In 1945, following Germany’s defeat in World War II, the nation’s capital, Berlin, was divided into four sections, with the Americans, British and French controlling the western region and the Soviets gaining power in the eastern region. In May 1949, the three western sections came together as the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany), with the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) being established in October of that same year. In 1952, the border between the two countries was closed and by the following year East Germans were prosecuted if they left their country without permission. In August 1961, the Berlin Wall was erected by the East German government to prevent its citizens from escaping to the West. Between 1949 and the wall’s inception, it’s estimated that over 2.5 million East Germans fled to the West in search of a less repressive life. With the wall as a backdrop, President Reagan declared to a West Berlin crowd in 1987, “There is one sign the Soviets can make that would be unmistakable, that would advance dramatically the cause of freedom and peace.” He then called upon his Soviet counterpart: “Secretary General Gorbachev, if you seek peace–if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe–if you seek liberalization: come here, to this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall.” Reagan then went on to ask Gorbachev to undertake serious arms reduction talks with the United States. Most listeners at the time viewed Reagan’s speech as a dramatic appeal to Gorbachev to renew negotiations on nuclear arms reductions. It was also a reminder that despite the Soviet leader’s public statements about a new relationship with the West, the U.S. wanted to see action taken to lessen Cold War tensions. Happily for Berliners, though, the speech also foreshadowed events to come: Two years later, on November 9, 1989, joyful East and West Germans did break down the infamous barrier between East and West Berlin. Germany was officially reunited on October 3, 1990. Gorbachev, who had been in office since 1985, stepped down from his post as Soviet leader in 1991. Reagan, who served two terms as president, from 1981 to 1989, died on June 5, 2004, at age 93. Moorestown Drive Bridge Construction
Route 512 Construction – Replacement of the Route 512/Moorestown Drive bridge over Bushkill Creek will begin the week of Monday, June 12. The project is expected to be completed in October. During this time, an alternating traffic pattern will be controlled by temporary traffic signals. Tuesday Trails
Tuesday, June 20, 5:30-7:00 PM Get moving after work with a brisk hike at Jacobsburg! These guided monthly hikes are 2 to 2.5 miles over uneven terrain. Dogs are welcome to hike on a leash. Meet at the flagpole at the Visitor Center at 400 Belfast Road. Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. Bald Eagle Nest Cam in Hanover, PA - Live
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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. 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 Theaters to see JONAH on Sat, Oct 14, 2017. For further information 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 07/23/17. No refunds after 7/23/17. 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. Bangor Elks Lodge #1106 Golf Tournament The 17th annual Bangor Elks Lodge #1106 golf tournament that benefits major projects will be held on Monday, June 26, 2017 at Whitetail Golf Club. It is a four person scramble format with a cost of $85 per golfer. It includes golf, cart, prizes, cookout lunch, and beverages. A hole-in-one is sponsored by Dotta Auto Sales. Please call the Bangor Elks Lodge #1106 at 610-588-3420 to register your foursome or email bangorelks@gmail.com. Deadline is June 19, 2017
1885 Club Accepting Nominations The Bangor Area High School Alumni Association is looking for nominations for induction into the 2017 "1885 Club Hall of Fame." In 1998, the members of the Bangor Area High School Alumni Association began to search for a way to honor graduates who have distinguished themselves through public service, scholarship, and recognition in their chosen fields of work.
Discussions naturally led to creating a Hall of Fame for such individuals. Concerned about possible confusion with the Athletic Hall of Fame, however, the committee began to seek ways to create a different type of recognition with its own unique distinction. From this collaboration, "The 1885 Club" was born. Named in honor of the first year in which a class of students graduated from Bangor High School, this exclusive club honors distinguished alumni and holds these individuals as outstanding examples for others to follow. Through the creation of "The 1885 Club" the Alumni Association underscores and upholds the fact that graduates from Bangor Area High School have been making tremendous contributions to mankind for more than 130 years. We reserve a special category for educators and administrators who have served the Bangor Area School District over its long history. To nominate someone for either of these awards, please go to the Bangor Area School District web site, click on the Alumni icon (under quick links) and then click on the 1885 Club. There you will find a printable form. Fill it out and mail it to the address shown or forward it to Carole J. Hontz at Bangor Area Middle School, 401 Five Points Richmond Road, Bangor, PA 18013-5267. Nominations can also be e mailed to hontzc@bangorsd.org
June 12Pocono Arts June 2017 Studio Class STROUDSBURG - The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of June. Classes, unless noted otherwise, are held at the PoconoArts Cultural Center, 18, N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. To register call PoconoArts at 570-476-4460 or register online at www.poconoarts.org. Painting on Canvas Workshop Instructor Linda Stockman One evening, June 12, Monday, 6-9pm In this workshop you will be painting a whimsical “Daisy Pop” flower with acrylic paint. Bring any size canvas you would like to work on, acrylic paints, brushes and rags for clean up. This is a fun, freestyle class….no pressure. Bring a friend and enjoy a night of painting and friendship. MATERIALS LIST Tuition: Member $30/Non-Member $40: Senior Member $20/Non Music on Mondays at Dansbury Depot June 12 Come and enjoy music and art at the depot. Vendors and art begin at 6:00 PM; music at 7:00. A free will offering will be taken on behalf of the musicians. Event is held rain or shine as they move inside the depot if the weather is bad For a relaxing evening, come and enjoy music and art at the depot. Bring a chair and your family and friends. The performers this week are the J.M. Hill Elementary School Chorus. Their director is Cathy Tynemouth. She states the following about the group: "This is the fourth and fifth grade chorus from J.M. Hill Elementary School. This year, this chorus had over 80 members. Along with their two annual chorus concerts, they performed in the community throughout the year. They have sung in the past years at East Stroudsburg Borough's Harvest Fest, Big Brother/Big Sister Telethon, Pocono Medical Center's Tree Lighting, Stroud Mall, Lackawanna Train Ride Excursions, PTA events, and Pancake Day. This year their spring program was "A Musical Road Trip Across the USA". They stopped in many places on their travels and performed songs like "Fifty Nifty United States", Deep in the Heart of Texas", and "Shenandoah". Join them on this musical journey where they always end up "Home"! Linda Kolbek is the artist for the evening. Her art is derivative to the work of Joan Miro and the "cartoon'ish" styles of Sally Cruikshank. It could be described as a "abstract cartoon". Her primary use of media is acrylic on canvas, and the themes range from the whimsical to the strange spiritual world of the unknown. She enjoy play on words, and this is also another reoccurring theme found in the structure of her work. Most of her influence is based on personal experiences that have happened in her life. Moorestown Drive Bridge Construction Route 512 Construction – Replacement of the Route 512/Moorestown Drive bridge over Bushkill Creek will begin the week of Monday, June 12. The project is expected to be completed in October. During this time, an alternating traffic pattern will be controlled by temporary traffic signals. June 13Free Workshop on Locating Grant Sources
Librarians at Northampton Community College’s (NCC) Mack Library will be offering a free workshop for representatives of nonprofit organizations who want to learn more about locating grant sources on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Rd., Bethlehem Township. The workshop will provide an overview and demonstration of grant resources included in the Foundation Directory Online database, as well as an opportunity to use the database. Seating is limited so please make your reservation by calling 610-861-5358 no later than Thursday, June 8, 2017. Tasty Tuesdays Returns to 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. June 14PUBLIC NOTICE
The Washington Township Supervisors Meeting scheduled for 7:00 pm on June 14, 2017 at Washington Township will include a discussion on stormwater and the regulations for the MS-4 program as developed by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). DEP requires that municipalities adhere to specific guidelines for the management of stormwater. Municipalities are now required to obtain an MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) Permit. As part of this permit, each municipality is required to reduce the amount of pollutants found within the local watershed areas. These improvements include tree plantings, stormwater basin upgrades, and stream bank restoration. The improvements are designed to help reduce the amount of pollutants that reach the local streams, thus creating a healthier environment for the surrounding residents and wildlife. Topics to be discussed include water supply, riparian buffers, farms and their impact to water quality, siltation, rain gardens and how residents can help reduce pollutants. BMCL 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: June 14 (Pollinators), July 12 (Landfill Trucks and More!) and 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. Pocono Arts June 2017 Studio Classes STROUDSBURG - The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of June. Classes, unless noted otherwise, are held at the PoconoArts Cultural Center, 18, N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. To register call PoconoArts at 570-476-4460 or register online at www.poconoarts.org. Painting Workshop Instructor Jim Smeltz One Evening, June 14, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm This workshop is open to any media, acrylic, watercolor and water based oils. The choice is yours! Light is the focus of this evening. Tuition $10.00 Freedom Walk at Plainfield Community Park June 14-19
Freedom is not free, it comes with a price and the price of that freedom is written on the Wall
June 15Friends of the Library Fundraiser
The Friends of the Bangor Public Library will hold a fundraiser on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at the Broadway Pub, Bangor, PA. The Pub will donate 10% of its receipts for the day to the Friends. This will be in effect from 11:00 AM until closing time. Please come out, enjoy a great meal and patronize the Bangor Library. June 16Blue Mountain Community Library Wine Tasting Fundraiser
On Friday, June 16th, the Blue Mountain Community Library of Pen Argyl will hold its second annual “Wine Tasting Fundraiser” at the Blue Mountain Winery, 239 Blue Ridge Rd., Saylorsburg, PA. Tickets cost $20/person and must be purchased ahead at the library, located at 216 S. Robinson Ave., Pen Argyl, PA. There are a limited number of tickets, so please call the library as soon as possible. Tickets are on sale on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets include entrance to the Winery, 5 tastings and a wine glass to keep, hot and cold food& hors dourvs, a tour by winery owner Randy at 5:00 pm, along with a chance to win our Door Prize. The event will be held from 4-6 pm. The Winery will offer a dinner buffet at 6:00 pm, with entertainment. Call Lisa at 610-863-8322 for information or to purchase tickets. Visit our website at www.bmcl.org. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmclpenargyl. Nacho Ordinary Bingo Night Nacho Ordinary Bingo Night! Friday, June 16th. Doors Open at 5:30 PM; Bingo Starts at 6:30 PM. Adults $10 In Advance ($15 at the door) Children (4-10) $5, 3 & under Free. Includes: 1 Hard or Soft Taco & Drink PLUS 10 Games of Bingo. Beef or Turkey Tacos (Hard or Soft) & All the Fixings (Additional Tacos, Drinks, & Snacks Available for Purchase). Hope UCC – 2nd & Cherry Streets; Wind Gap, PA Please call or email Jen at 908-727-0090 or hopeucc@hotmail.com for tickets. June 17Oldest Running Strawberry Festivals is Celebrates 23 Years
One of the oldest continuous running Strawberry Festival's is celebrating 23 years. Faith church’s Strawberry Festival has been kicking-off Summer for 23 years now. Everyone in the Slate Belt knows that the summer weather won't arrival until Faith Church’s Annual Strawberry Festival. Now in its 23th year the Annual Strawberry Festival will finally arrive on Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 4pm to 7pm, rain or shine. Since Faith church has been making the traditional Strawberry pie for 23 years now, you might say, we know a thing or two about strawberry desserts. So to celebrate this year’s Festival the menu will also include those old time favorites like Hot Dogs, Turkey and Beef barbecue, along with a popular selection of salads, and cold drinks. Don't miss this one and taste why this Festival is in its twenty third (23) successful year, maybe it’s because the best Strawberries wind up in our desserts. Decide for yourself, Directions to Faith United church for this Strawberry Festival are available on the website: www.faithunited.net Quiet Valley’s Garden Party & Tour Opening On Saturday June 17, 2017 Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will open for their 54th Summer Tour Season starting with their tenth annual Summer Garden Party. Visitors coming to the farm for the historic tour will experience guides portraying family members going about a typical day on a homestead in the 1800s. In addition to the tour, folks will have a chance to involve themselves in a variety of garden-related activities. Tour a typical Pennsylvania German kitchen garden, get help with garden basics, sample yummy things made with fresh herbs and vegetables and take home some recipes. At the outdoor brick oven herb breads will be baked and samples shared. This year’s feature area, Outdoor Living Space will have an example of a comfortable gathering place for families looking for some fresh air and relaxation at home, complete with a Zen gravel bed. There will be new adventures at the party including two Food Demonstrations, Dutch Oven Cooking with Fresh Herbs and Easy Herb Cheese Making. Older youth and adults will enjoy making birds using wire and paper as well as quilled flower mobiles. The Children’s Area will have lots of summer craft fun with insect creatures, 3D flower cards and bubble pictures. Visitors are welcome to hang some artwork from the tree featured in the theme area. This is a day full of gardening inspiration, artistic expression and fun in the outdoors. This event is sponsored in part by a Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Project Stream grant. All activities on June 17 are rain or shine and are subject to change. General admission for the Historic Tour is Adults $10.00 and Ages 3-12 is $5.00 and includes both the historic farm tour and Summer Garden Party. The farm is open for summer tours Tues. - Sat. 10:00am - 5:00pm and Sun. noon - 5:00pm. Allow 2½ to 3 hours for complete farm tour. Visit our website at www.quietvalley.org for more information on Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm or call 570-992-6161. June 19Trinity Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School
"Hero Central" will be held June 19th through the 22nd from 6:00 - 8:15 pm. To register or for more information, contact the Church Office at 610-588-2023. June 20Tuesday Trails
Tuesday, June 20, 5:30-7:00 PM Get moving after work with a brisk hike at Jacobsburg! These guided monthly hikes are 2 to 2.5 miles over uneven terrain. Dogs are welcome to hike on a leash. Meet at the flagpole at the Visitor Center at 400 Belfast Road. Registration is not required. Join the email reminder list by contacting us at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. June 23Family Night - Stream Search
Friday, June 23 or 30, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Get your feet wet in the Bushkill Creek while searching for the tiny critters that live there. This program is best for families with children ages 5 and up. Equipment will be provided. Wear close-toed shoes that can get wet and expect to be in the water up to your knees. Registration is required. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. Hope UCC Strawberry Festival Strawberry Festival (indoors) will be held Friday - June 23, 4 pm - 7 pm at Hope United Church of Christ, 2nd Street, Wind Gap. Food, Cake Walk June 24Bangor Block Car Show
Enjoy the First Annual Car Show on Saturday, June 24th from 9am to 3pm on Broadway in Bangor, PA. Brought to you by the Historical Bangor Business Association. Stroll Broadway in Bangor. Enjoy plenty of food choices and shopping while voting for your favorite car. Plenty of PRIZES and TROPHIES. Register your car today by emailing historicalbangorba@gmail.com. Monroe Garden Club Garden Tour Tour seven beautiful private gardens near Stroudsburg on Saturday, June 24, 10-4, Raindate June 25.. Tickets available at Bryant Street Park, corner of Broad St and Bryant St., Stroudsburg at 9:30 AM day of tour. $8 members, $10 non members. For more information, call President Robin Teets 570-350-8069 or email rteets@ptd.net. Visit our website, http://www.monroecountygardenclub.com/ and Join us on Facebook. www.Facebook.com/MonroeCountyGardenClub. Large Church Yard Sale Come to a large church yard sale, 8am - 3pm, Saturday, June 24, 8am-3pm. Rain or Shine. Faith Family Fellowship, 1002 Bushkill Center Rd., Nazareth. Baked Goods also for Sale. Swing at the Stand The 15th annual "Swing at the Stand" will be held on Saturday, June 24th, 6:30- ??. at Weona Park, Rt. 512, Pen Argyl. Please bring a finger food to share, your own beverage, and lawn chair. Listen and dance to the "Oldies" and meet with old friends. Everyone is welcome! Please come....RAIN OR SHINE! Native Garden Volunteer Days Saturday, 24, 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM Please join us as we work to maintain our beautiful native plant garden. Please dress for the weather and bring snacks, bottled water, and work gloves. Registration is not required. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. Birding and Butterfly Walk at Grand Central Birding and Butterfly Walk With Butterfly Enthusiast Bill Grant and Grassland Bird Expert Rick Wiltraut will be held June 24, 2017, 10:00am-12:00pm at Grand Central Environmental Education Center, 891 Grand Central Road Pen Argyl. Join butterfly enthusiast Bill Grant and Grassland Bird Expert, Rick Wiltraut for this walk through the grasslands at Grand Central landfill in Pen Argyl to look for local species of butterflies. We’ll also look at different species of birds that make the grasslands their home. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, wear a hat and bring bottled water. Bring bug spray and binoculars as we venture through the warm season grasslands searching for butterflies! If the weather should call for rain, event will be cancelled. Registration is required. To register, contact Adrienne Fors afors1@wm.com or Jacobsburg State Park's Rick Wiltraut at rwiltraut@pa.gov or 610-746-2810. Butterfly nets will be provided; but feel free to bring your own as well! Prince of Peace Evangelical VBC Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2445 Lake Minsi Drive, Bangor will hold their annual Vacation Bible School program July 24th to 28th from 6:15 to 8:00 pm. This year’s VBS will be PASSPORT TO PERU - Discovering God’s Good Gifts. For additional information or to register call Kim Jennings 610-588-4367 or Michele Harrison 610-863-8398. June 26Bangor Elks Lodge #1106 Golf Tournament
The 17th annual Bangor Elks Lodge #1106 golf tournament that benefits major projects will be held on Monday, June 26, 2017 at Whitetail Golf Club. It is a four person scramble format with a cost of $85 per golfer. It includes golf, cart, prizes, cookout lunch, and beverages. A hole-in-one is sponsored by Dotta Auto Sales. Please call the Bangor Elks Lodge #1106 at 610-588-3420 to register your foursome or email bangorelks@gmail.com. Deadline is June 19, 2017 Bangor Summer Horse Camp Summer Horse Camp will be held from June 26-30 at Iron Gate Farm,Bangor. Summer Day Camp.runs Monday through Friday. 9:30 am to 3 pm (early dropoff and late pickup is available to accommodate working parents' schedules). Ride every day, every rider has a 1:1 Instructor/Side walker/Leadliner as needed, Hands-on Horsemanship, Learn All About Horses, Equine Science, Professional Presentations, Training Tips and Techniques, Games on Horseback!, Trail Ride, Activities and games to win prizes, Campfire, Folders with hand-outs, Tons of fun everyday! Horse Show the last day of camp. Camp Prices start at $350 for the week. Early Registration $25 Discount if registered by April 15 Another $25 Discount for Iron Gate Farm Riders (scheduled for riding lessons prior to camp registration) $25 Sibling Discount Ages 6 and up. Groups split up based on ages and riding experience. Beginners to Advanced Riders welcome. Our program is tailored to each individual campers level of knowledge and riding experience. July 17th camp is an Inclusive camp. Special needs children and typically developing children may both enroll during that week of camp. Special needs children may incur an additional charge if a 1:1 aide is needed. Call 610-762-8295 or email irongatefarm@live.com www.facebook.com/irongatefarm Young At Heart Valley Forge Trip
The Slate Belt Young at Heart Club is sponsoring a trip to Valley Forge on Wednesday, June 28th. We will be touring the battlefield on the bus, accompanied by a guide. We will then proceed to the Hopewell Furnace museum where artillery was manufactured for George Washington. Dinner will be included in the price. for more information, please call Mary Lou DeRea-Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630. June 28Young At Heart Valley Forge Trip
The Slate Belt Young at Heart Club is sponsoring a trip to Valley Forge on Wednesday, June 28th. We will be touring the battlefield on the bus, accompanied by a guide. We will then proceed to the Hopewell Furnace museum where artillery was manufactured for George Washington. Dinner will be included in the price. for more information, please call Mary Lou DeRea-Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630. July 8HBBA Bangor Block Party The Historical Bangor Business Association presents the HBBA Block Party Saturday Jul 8, 2017 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM in Downtown Bangor - Broadway (Between South 1st Street (191) & South Main Street . Friends of the Bangor Public Library Duck Race The Friends of the Bangor Public Library will again sponsor its once famous Duck Race on Saturday, July 8th, 2017 in conjunction with Bangor’s Downtown Block Party. The numbered ducks will be placed in the Martin’s Creek at the Penna. Avenue bridge and will continue their trek until they reach the library bridge at Broadway and Main Streets. Four cash prizes will be given out to the first four ducks to cross the finish line. A percentage of tickets sold will determine the purse. 1st Place: 20% 2nd Place: 10%, 3rd Place: 5% 4th Place: 5%. The more tickets that are sold the more money winners will receive. Tickets are now available at the Bangor Public Library for $5.00 each. You do not have to be present to win. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615 July 13Resorts Casino Trip
St. Elizabeth's of Hungary Parish in Pen Argyl is sponsoring a trip to the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Thursday, July 13th. We will be leaving from the church parking lot at 8:30am, and then proceed to the old St. Joseph's parking lot in Wind Gap for the second pick up location. You will receive a slot rebate from Resorts. Come and join the gang and take a stroll down the boardwalk. For more information please call Mary Lou DeRea Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630. July 16Northampton County Junior Conservation School
July 16-23 This week-long camp for students ages 14 to 17 is sponsored by the Northampton County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs and DCNR/Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center. The school includes a two-day canoe trip on the Delaware River as well as field trips to beautiful natural areas in the county. Activities include camping, hiking, canoeing, archery, birding and much more! For more information, contact Andy Curtis, Program Director at 215-679-0259. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. Tricky Tray and BBQ Tricky Tray and BBQ is set for Sunday July 16th from 1-5 at the East Stroudsburg Elks Lodge. Cost is $20 donation and includes a chance to win the 1/2 hour money prizes and a BBQ meal. Grand Prize $250, 7 $100 prizes. Drawing every half hour. Tricky Tray-50/50-Pull Tabs. Need not be present to win. Open to the public. FMI: 570-236-5335 License #2208. July 25Jacobsburg EEC Outdoor Explorers (Ages 6-8)
Tuesday, July 25 – Friday, July 28, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & Tuesday, Aug. 15 – Friday, Aug. 18, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM “Learning to Love the Unlovables” Have you ever been frightened by a snake? Or spooked by a bat? Do you think opossums are weird or wonder what’s the point of vultures? Join us for a fun week of getting to know the creepy, crawly and just plain weird animals of Pennsylvania! You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. Jacobsburg EEC Penn’s Adventurers (Ages 9-12) Tuesday, July 25 – Friday, July 28, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM “Digging into the Past” – Do you like to play in the dirt? Do you like to solve stories from clues? Then this program is for you! Learn about the wonderful world of archeology and all the neat things archeologists do! You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. 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. September 2ReStore 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 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. |
 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. 
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Blue Mt. Library New Books
Adult Fiction:
The Devil's Triangle, Catherine Coulter
Man Overboard, J.A. Jance
Gunmetal Gray, Mark Greaney
Wait for Dark, Kay Hooper
Mississippi Blood, Greg Iles
The Sisters of Blue Mountain, Karen Katchur
In Farleigh Field, Rhys Bowen
Stolen, Carey Baldwin
The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, Lisa See
The Hope Chest, Viola Shipman
The Hollywood Daughter, Kate Alcott
The Lost Girl of Astor Street, Stephanie Morrill
The Amish Bride, Mindy Starns Clark
The Promise Girls, Marie Bostwick
The Book of Polly, Kathy Hepinstall
Vicious Circle, C.J. Box
Adult Large Print:
In This Grave Hour, Jacqueline Winspear
If Not For You, Debbie Macomber
Adult Non-fiction:
Upstairs at the White House, J.B. West
Raising Confident Kids, Nadim Saad
The Autoimmune Fix, Tom O'Bryan
Shoot Like A Girl, Mary Jennings Hegar
The Devil's Triangle, Catherine Coulter
Man Overboard, J.A. Jance
Gunmetal Gray, Mark Greaney
Wait for Dark, Kay Hooper
Mississippi Blood, Greg Iles
The Sisters of Blue Mountain, Karen Katchur
In Farleigh Field, Rhys Bowen
Stolen, Carey Baldwin
The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, Lisa See
The Hope Chest, Viola Shipman
The Hollywood Daughter, Kate Alcott
The Lost Girl of Astor Street, Stephanie Morrill
The Amish Bride, Mindy Starns Clark
The Promise Girls, Marie Bostwick
The Book of Polly, Kathy Hepinstall
Vicious Circle, C.J. Box
Adult Large Print:
In This Grave Hour, Jacqueline Winspear
If Not For You, Debbie Macomber
Adult Non-fiction:
Upstairs at the White House, J.B. West
Raising Confident Kids, Nadim Saad
The Autoimmune Fix, Tom O'Bryan
Shoot Like A Girl, Mary Jennings Hegar
Bangor Library New Books
June 1 -7
June 1 -7
Adult Fiction
Under A Summer Sky By Melody Carlson;
The Homecoming; The New Hope By Robyn Carr;
Come Sundown By Nora Roberts.
Young Adult Fiction
Awkward By Svetlana Chmakova;
Lord Of Shadows By Cassandra Clare.
Junior Fiction
Shipwreck Island By S.A. Bodeen;
My Brother Sam Is Dead By James Lincoln Collier.
Dvds
Before I Fall;
Clash Of The Titans;
The Contender;
The Deep End;
The Shack;
Yes Man.
Under A Summer Sky By Melody Carlson;
The Homecoming; The New Hope By Robyn Carr;
Come Sundown By Nora Roberts.
Young Adult Fiction
Awkward By Svetlana Chmakova;
Lord Of Shadows By Cassandra Clare.
Junior Fiction
Shipwreck Island By S.A. Bodeen;
My Brother Sam Is Dead By James Lincoln Collier.
Dvds
Before I Fall;
Clash Of The Titans;
The Contender;
The Deep End;
The Shack;
Yes Man.
Northampton County Road Work
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