CLICK HERE TO READ THE MONROE DAILY NEWSBasketball Playoffs......Bangor Girls vs Southern Lehigh Saturday - 3:30pm at Easton Middle School. High Wind Warning This Morning High Wind Warning Remains in Effect until 10 Am Today for northeast and east central Pennsylvania and far northwest New Jersey. West wind 30 to 35 mph at times with widespread gusts 50 to 60 mph. Isolated higher gusts in high terrain. Lancaster, Pennsylvania reported a wind gust to 64 mph at 4:31 AM. There has been a recent increase in scattered power outages across our area. Winds begin to diminish, probably around 9 AM or 10 AM today. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and impact high profile vehicles traveling open high terrain and over bridges. Some tree limbs or wires are expected to break and cause power outages. A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.
Beauty and the Beast......Bangor High School prepared for this weekend's production of Beauty and the Beast with a dress rehearsal Wednesday night in the Craig Payne Performing Arts Theaters at the school. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo below) (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Bangor's Colton Holland (54) and Dylan Benton defend under the basket during the Slaters' 48-35 loss to Pottsville in a District XI 5A semi final game played at Pleasant Valley Monday night. .PHOTO GALLERY (New photo below) (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
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March 2 Regular Events
Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 & 6-8pm
Bangor Public Library - Open 10-8
Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show
Story Time - Preschool children. Blue Mt. Community Library, Pen Argyl, 10:30am
Forks Kiwanis - Merchants Bank, Breakfast 7:30am
Slate Belt Rotary - Scorecard, Wind Gap, 6-7pm
Plainfield Environmental Advisory Board - Municipal Building, 7:00pm
Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm
Bangor Public Library - Open 10-8
Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show
Story Time - Preschool children. Blue Mt. Community Library, Pen Argyl, 10:30am
Forks Kiwanis - Merchants Bank, Breakfast 7:30am
Slate Belt Rotary - Scorecard, Wind Gap, 6-7pm
Plainfield Environmental Advisory Board - Municipal Building, 7:00pm
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 [email protected].
Special Future Events - See Below
CLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDAR
Can You Believe It?
Construction workers take on cement mixer challenge
(UPI) -- A group of British road construction workers came up with a new way to keep themselves amused -- and somewhat nauseous -- "The Cement Mixer Challenge."
A video recorded by the workmen Tuesday at a road construction site in Sutton Coldfield, England, shows one of the men sit with his rear end inside the small cement mixer, which two of his colleagues then start and hold steady.
The man begins to spin through the air while holding tight to the mixer.
The worker manages to spin around several times before shouting for his laughing coworkers to stop the mixer.
The dizzy worker stumbles away, allowing a second man to take a turn in the mixer. The second rider immediately appears less steady than his predecessor and falls out while upside down after only a few seconds of spinning.
A video recorded by the workmen Tuesday at a road construction site in Sutton Coldfield, England, shows one of the men sit with his rear end inside the small cement mixer, which two of his colleagues then start and hold steady.
The man begins to spin through the air while holding tight to the mixer.
The worker manages to spin around several times before shouting for his laughing coworkers to stop the mixer.
The dizzy worker stumbles away, allowing a second man to take a turn in the mixer. The second rider immediately appears less steady than his predecessor and falls out while upside down after only a few seconds of spinning.
Education...
Smart ideas for supporting your child's
education in 2017 and beyond
(BPT) - The education children receive today will help them throughout their lives. School is the fundamental component of the learning process, but education doesn't stop when kids arrive back home at the end of the day. "Education and family go hand in hand," says Ellen Marks, curriculum director of Bricks 4 Kidz, an award-winning summer camp and after-school program. "Parents who take an active role by supporting classroom learning will not only see their kids' education blossom, but their relationship with them, too."
The start of the new year is the ideal time to evaluate what you're doing right and where you could improve in regards to supporting your child's education. Marks offers these smart ideas guaranteed to help you keep this resolution in 2017 and beyond:
Connections to real life: One of the best ways to help kids understand classroom lessons is to connect the material to everyday experiences. Practice fractions while cooking. Chat about biology as birds fly by the window. Learning moments are all around, you just have to point them out.
Daily conversations: With a fun, no-pressure approach, go over what your children learned in school. If they don't want to talk right after school, wait until later. During or after dinner may allow enough transition time so you'll find they'll open up more.
Positive attitude: Kids will mirror your attitude toward your work as well as how you view their school, homework and teachers. Stay positive, respectful and model resilience during difficult times; you'll find they'll do the same.
Enriching activities: Select fun after-school activities that emphasize cognitive development while building self-esteem. For example, Bricks 4 Kidz uses relatable tools like LEGO Bricks to teach science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills. Learn more at www.bricks4kidz.com and sign up for an After School class.
The parent-teacher relationship: Sending check-in emails, attending conferences and volunteering are ways to build strong relationships with teachers. Be proactive about asking where your child excels and what areas they may need additional help.
Homework help: Good study habits are essential to excelling at school. Create a comfortable homework space with adequate supplies and few distractions. What's more, be an active partner in your child's homework and assist when needed with gentle guidance and encouragement.
Reading buddies: Reading together can instill a lifelong love of literature. Try reading the same books your child is assigned in school so you can foster a good discussion about characters and storylines. When you both finish the book, rent the film version and plan a movie night.
Active learning opportunities: Reading, writing and solving math problems are passive learning activities. At home, encourage active learning where your child builds models, creates art projects and can ask questions. It's amazing to watch their minds work and see what they create.
Health and wellness: A child must first be well before they can effectively learn. Make sure kids stay fueled with a variety of healthy foods. Next, ensure they get a good night's sleep. Full, well-rested kids are always ready and eager to learn.
The start of the new year is the ideal time to evaluate what you're doing right and where you could improve in regards to supporting your child's education. Marks offers these smart ideas guaranteed to help you keep this resolution in 2017 and beyond:
Connections to real life: One of the best ways to help kids understand classroom lessons is to connect the material to everyday experiences. Practice fractions while cooking. Chat about biology as birds fly by the window. Learning moments are all around, you just have to point them out.
Daily conversations: With a fun, no-pressure approach, go over what your children learned in school. If they don't want to talk right after school, wait until later. During or after dinner may allow enough transition time so you'll find they'll open up more.
Positive attitude: Kids will mirror your attitude toward your work as well as how you view their school, homework and teachers. Stay positive, respectful and model resilience during difficult times; you'll find they'll do the same.
Enriching activities: Select fun after-school activities that emphasize cognitive development while building self-esteem. For example, Bricks 4 Kidz uses relatable tools like LEGO Bricks to teach science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills. Learn more at www.bricks4kidz.com and sign up for an After School class.
The parent-teacher relationship: Sending check-in emails, attending conferences and volunteering are ways to build strong relationships with teachers. Be proactive about asking where your child excels and what areas they may need additional help.
Homework help: Good study habits are essential to excelling at school. Create a comfortable homework space with adequate supplies and few distractions. What's more, be an active partner in your child's homework and assist when needed with gentle guidance and encouragement.
Reading buddies: Reading together can instill a lifelong love of literature. Try reading the same books your child is assigned in school so you can foster a good discussion about characters and storylines. When you both finish the book, rent the film version and plan a movie night.
Active learning opportunities: Reading, writing and solving math problems are passive learning activities. At home, encourage active learning where your child builds models, creates art projects and can ask questions. It's amazing to watch their minds work and see what they create.
Health and wellness: A child must first be well before they can effectively learn. Make sure kids stay fueled with a variety of healthy foods. Next, ensure they get a good night's sleep. Full, well-rested kids are always ready and eager to learn.
Health and Wellness...
Are you at risk for kidney disease?
(BPT) - Edward Beans could be described as a man with great purpose who makes the most out of all life has to offer. He is a husband, father, business owner and a basketball coach. And, as of five years ago, he is a dialysis patient.
Beans found out he had kidney disease while at a routine doctor visit. His primary care doctor ran a full range of blood tests, including one to measure his kidney function, or glomerular filtration rate (GFR). The results showed Bean's kidneys were failing.
"I was fortunate my doctor checked my GFR, or else I might not have had the chance to make a healthy transition to dialysis," Beans says. "I encourage everyone to ask to have their GFR checked as part of their yearly physical."
Kidney disease is the ninth leading cause of death in the U.S. More than 31 million adults have been diagnosed with the disease, which is often called a "silent killer" because it can be symptomless until immediate medical attention is needed. Once kidney disease progresses to kidney failure, dialysis or a kidney transplant is necessary for survival.
When caught early enough, the progression of kidney disease may be slowed, and in some cases, prevented altogether. A simple GFR blood test can assess if someone has or is at risk of having kidney disease.
Beans recognizes that high blood pressure and poor dietary choices contributed to his kidney disease. In fact, diabetes and high blood pressure are the leading causes of kidney disease in the U.S. One in three people with diabetes and one in five people with high blood pressure also have kidney disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Moreover, minority populations - particularly Hispanics, African-Americans and Native Americans - are at a disproportionately higher risk of developing kidney disease. Additional risk factors include people with cardiovascular disease, obesity, high cholesterol, lupus and a family history of the disease.
Beans, like many people with kidney failure, chooses to live life to its fullest while managing the disease. He remains a committed family man, continues working as a property manager, and volunteers as a children's basketball coach in his community - all while completing dialysis treatments three times a week.
"I'm still coaching, still running a business and still doing everything I want to do. But now I have to factor in time in a dialysis chair," Beans says.
Beans is a good example of how it is possible to live a high quality of life after a kidney disease diagnosis. Staying employed after being diagnosed or while on dialysis has many potential benefits, including lower rates of depression, sustained income and, in many cases, more choices in medical insurance.
"If you choose to be active, you can still take care of yourself and slow it down. I choose to continue to work and coach and spend time with my family because it gives my life purpose."
Take a one-minute quiz to find out if you may be at risk for kidney disease at DaVita.com/LearnYourRisk.
Beans found out he had kidney disease while at a routine doctor visit. His primary care doctor ran a full range of blood tests, including one to measure his kidney function, or glomerular filtration rate (GFR). The results showed Bean's kidneys were failing.
"I was fortunate my doctor checked my GFR, or else I might not have had the chance to make a healthy transition to dialysis," Beans says. "I encourage everyone to ask to have their GFR checked as part of their yearly physical."
Kidney disease is the ninth leading cause of death in the U.S. More than 31 million adults have been diagnosed with the disease, which is often called a "silent killer" because it can be symptomless until immediate medical attention is needed. Once kidney disease progresses to kidney failure, dialysis or a kidney transplant is necessary for survival.
When caught early enough, the progression of kidney disease may be slowed, and in some cases, prevented altogether. A simple GFR blood test can assess if someone has or is at risk of having kidney disease.
Beans recognizes that high blood pressure and poor dietary choices contributed to his kidney disease. In fact, diabetes and high blood pressure are the leading causes of kidney disease in the U.S. One in three people with diabetes and one in five people with high blood pressure also have kidney disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Moreover, minority populations - particularly Hispanics, African-Americans and Native Americans - are at a disproportionately higher risk of developing kidney disease. Additional risk factors include people with cardiovascular disease, obesity, high cholesterol, lupus and a family history of the disease.
Beans, like many people with kidney failure, chooses to live life to its fullest while managing the disease. He remains a committed family man, continues working as a property manager, and volunteers as a children's basketball coach in his community - all while completing dialysis treatments three times a week.
"I'm still coaching, still running a business and still doing everything I want to do. But now I have to factor in time in a dialysis chair," Beans says.
Beans is a good example of how it is possible to live a high quality of life after a kidney disease diagnosis. Staying employed after being diagnosed or while on dialysis has many potential benefits, including lower rates of depression, sustained income and, in many cases, more choices in medical insurance.
"If you choose to be active, you can still take care of yourself and slow it down. I choose to continue to work and coach and spend time with my family because it gives my life purpose."
Take a one-minute quiz to find out if you may be at risk for kidney disease at DaVita.com/LearnYourRisk.
Open House and Blood Drive at Goffredos
Family and friends are invited to join Goffredo Associates for an Open House/Blood Drive on Thursday March 2nd from 2pm-7pm at their office, 6695 Sullivan Trail, Wind Gap, Pa 18091. Kids are welcome. Come eat and enter to win prizes. To schedule your blood donation appointment go to the following website https://donor.giveapint.org/donor/schedules/donor_schedule/37951
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
Letters to Homefront Magazine
A Love Story Between a Community and its World War II Soldiers
The project to publish a book about the Homefront Magazine began in October 2015. The co-authors; Marc Blau, Chip Turtzo, Karen Brewer and Deanna Ruzanski assembled volunteers to read and summarize the 4000 + letters that WW II soldiers sent home to their beloved Homefront Magazine.
The letters were then categorized by topic, and placed into appropriate chapters. Some of the chapters are: The Fairest of the Month, Battlefield Stories, Soldier’s Artwork, Poems and Prayers, Heroes and more.
The book highlights the letters and used the hand-written words of our Slate Belt fighting men and women to tell the story. Many of your fathers and grandfathers are mentioned in the book and while it was unfeasible to use all of the letters, those that were chosen was based on content. Books can be picked up on Sunday April 23, 2017 from 9 -Noon., however to unsure that copies are available for all who would like a copy, pre-orders are now being taken.
Please send a check payable to the Slate Belt Heritage Center (att: Marc Blau) for $35.00 to reserve your copy. Those out of town desiring a copy must add $10..00 to cover cost for shipping/handling. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
The letters were then categorized by topic, and placed into appropriate chapters. Some of the chapters are: The Fairest of the Month, Battlefield Stories, Soldier’s Artwork, Poems and Prayers, Heroes and more.
The book highlights the letters and used the hand-written words of our Slate Belt fighting men and women to tell the story. Many of your fathers and grandfathers are mentioned in the book and while it was unfeasible to use all of the letters, those that were chosen was based on content. Books can be picked up on Sunday April 23, 2017 from 9 -Noon., however to unsure that copies are available for all who would like a copy, pre-orders are now being taken.
Please send a check payable to the Slate Belt Heritage Center (att: Marc Blau) for $35.00 to reserve your copy. Those out of town desiring a copy must add $10..00 to cover cost for shipping/handling. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
Teen Gym Nite at Faith
Attention teens, grades 7-10th grade. Need a place to have some fun....are you experiencing winter cabin fever?
Gym nite is every Wednesday evening from 6-8 at the Faith Christian School gymnasium, located at 33 Dante St, Roseto, PA 18013.
Are you in 11th or 12th grade please call first.
Please bring your parent or guardian when you arrive the first time so permission forms can be filled out, a little “meet and greet”...then you are good to go!
They play, basketball for the first hour, then onto to other games like, mat ball, Chinese kickball, floor hockey, indoor soccer, volleyball, etc.
If you need more info please call 610-587-0733.
Gym nite is every Wednesday evening from 6-8 at the Faith Christian School gymnasium, located at 33 Dante St, Roseto, PA 18013.
Are you in 11th or 12th grade please call first.
Please bring your parent or guardian when you arrive the first time so permission forms can be filled out, a little “meet and greet”...then you are good to go!
They play, basketball for the first hour, then onto to other games like, mat ball, Chinese kickball, floor hockey, indoor soccer, volleyball, etc.
If you need more info please call 610-587-0733.
Snowshoes and Hiking Poles AvailableWhen:Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth Borrow snowshoe equipment to use on Jacobsburg’s trails this winter! Snowshoes are available for folks of any age or shoe size, including small children. Snowshoes will not be made available during times of insufficient snow cover, usually at least five inches of snow is required. To borrow equipment you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email [email protected]. You can check our website for current winter conditions and snow depth. 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 [email protected]. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. DiscoverE Adventure Backpacks Available Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM at 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. BAHS Marching Band Uniform Fund Drive The Bangor Area High School Marching Band uniforms, which are modeled after Her Majesty’s Royal Welsh Guard, pay tribute to the heritage of Bangor, PA. After years of normal wear and tear, the uniforms must be replaced. The new uniforms will continue to use the same style.
The Slater Band Boosters have initiated a fund drive to support this effort. The Boosters will appreciate any donations, small or large, to this cause. The names of contributors will be acknowledged in concert programs during the 2016-2017 school year. Names of contributors at higher levels will be memorialized on a plaque to be displayed in the theater wing of the high school. More information is available at www.bahsbands.weebly.com. Send your tax deductible contributions to: Slater Band Boosters, Uniform Drive c/o Charlie Cole , 608 Shawnee Street, Roseto, PA 18013 Going out of Town? Going out of town? Let SBRPD know that your house will be vacant and we'll do frequent drive-bys to ensure that you home is watched. Follow the link below, hover over the "Contact Us" tab and fill out a vacation /Residence Check Request. Officers will swing by your house and check it out for you. Safe travels...
http://slatebeltpd.com/ Eleventh Annual Scholarship Slater Family Network is offering a $2000 scholarship for a graduating Bangor HS senior who plans on attending a trade/vocational school or college. The scholarship is awarded to a student who is involved in community service. Applications are in the HS Guidance office, Slater Family Network office or on school district website under Slater Family Network.
Applications are due in the SFN office by Thursday, April 20. If you have any questions, please call the office at 610-599-7019 |
Hunter Education Classes The Pennsylvania Game Commission is hosting a hunter training course on Saturday, March 4, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at East Bath Rod and Gun Club, Township Line Road, Bath. The course is required by law for all first-time hunters and trappers before they can purchase a license.
If you are interested in registering for the class, please click here. Prescription Drug
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March 2
NCC to Stage Play Buzzer
Buzzer, a play by Tracey Scott Wilson, will be staged in early March at the Norman R. Roberts Lab Theatre, Kopecek Hall, Northampton Community College (NCC), 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. Performances will take place Thursday, March 2; Friday, March 3; Friday, March 4; and Monday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday, March 5 at 3:00 p.m.
The play examines urban gentrification through an interracial couple’s relationship as they move to the inner city.
Buzzer, a play by Tracey Scott Wilson, will be staged in early March at the Norman R. Roberts Lab Theatre, Kopecek Hall, Northampton Community College (NCC), 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. Performances will take place Thursday, March 2; Friday, March 3; Friday, March 4; and Monday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday, March 5 at 3:00 p.m.
The play examines urban gentrification through an interracial couple’s relationship as they move to the inner city.
Pocono Art Class
STROUDSBURG – The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of March. 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 online at www.poconoarts.org.
ONGOING CLASS
Oil Painting
Instructor John McAllister
Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm
March 2, 9, 16, 23
This ongoing workshop focuses on the individual, helping them to develop their own personal style and technique working with the oil medium. Learn how to develop your painting by understanding drawing and composition, light and shadow, color, preparation of materials and the application of paint. Working at your own pace, you pick the subject while the instructor guides you through the painting process.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75
ONGOING CLASS
Oil Painting
Instructor John McAllister
Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm
March 2, 9, 16, 23
This ongoing workshop focuses on the individual, helping them to develop their own personal style and technique working with the oil medium. Learn how to develop your painting by understanding drawing and composition, light and shadow, color, preparation of materials and the application of paint. Working at your own pace, you pick the subject while the instructor guides you through the painting process.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75
March 4
March Madness at Middle Creek
Saturday, March 4, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center Event
Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area is one of the premier birding spots in eastern Pennsylvania. It is an early spring staging area for up to 100,000 Snow Geese and over 4,000 Tundra Swans. Join us for this birding tour of Middle Creek as we enjoy this spectacle and look for many other species of waterfowl. Both Ross’s and Cackling Geese have been seen on previous trips. We’ll also check the extensive grasslands for raptors like Northern Harriers and Rough-legged Hawks. Bald Eagles are often seen and Golden Eagles are seen occasionally. Leaders will stay until dusk to listen for American Woodcocks and to look for Short-eared Owls. This program is free of charge. Participants should dress for the weather and bring binoculars and a lunch. This is a great opportunity for photographers. Registration is required.
Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area is one of the premier birding spots in eastern Pennsylvania. It is an early spring staging area for up to 100,000 Snow Geese and over 4,000 Tundra Swans. Join us for this birding tour of Middle Creek as we enjoy this spectacle and look for many other species of waterfowl. Both Ross’s and Cackling Geese have been seen on previous trips. We’ll also check the extensive grasslands for raptors like Northern Harriers and Rough-legged Hawks. Bald Eagles are often seen and Golden Eagles are seen occasionally. Leaders will stay until dusk to listen for American Woodcocks and to look for Short-eared Owls. This program is free of charge. Participants should dress for the weather and bring binoculars and a lunch. This is a great opportunity for photographers. Registration is required.
Hunter Education Classes
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is hosting a hunter training course on Saturday, March 4, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at East Bath Rod and Gun Club, Township Line Road, Bath. The course is required by law for all first-time hunters and trappers before they can purchase a license.
If you are interested in registering for the class, please click here.
If you are interested in registering for the class, please click here.
March 5
Free Chicken & Waffles Dinner
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes you to a FREE "Chicken & Waffles" Dinner on Sunday, March 5th, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. Questions? call 610-588-4453 or visit http://ebumc.org/.
Guest Preacher at East Bangor UMC
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes Matilda Chase as guest preacher at the 9:15 a.m. worship service on Sunday, March 5, as we commemorate the First Sunday in Lent and celebrate Holy Communion. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more information call 610-588-4453 or visit ebumc.org.
Pocono Arts Class
STROUDSBURG – The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of March. 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 online at www.poconoarts.org.
Intermediate Watercolor
Instructor Iraina Caramelli
March 5, 12, 19, 26
Come join us in this ongoing watercolor journey and discover the flexibility of this wonderful medium. We will cover composition, form, shapes and definitely color!!! Students can work from photos that they have taken or utilize the still life that will be set up during each workshop. A very free approach will be explored where your creativity takes wing. JOIN THE JOURNEY!
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $100/Non-Member $110: Senior Member $90/Non-Member $100
STROUDSBURG – The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of March. 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 online at www.poconoarts.org.
Intermediate Watercolor
Instructor Iraina Caramelli
March 5, 12, 19, 26
Come join us in this ongoing watercolor journey and discover the flexibility of this wonderful medium. We will cover composition, form, shapes and definitely color!!! Students can work from photos that they have taken or utilize the still life that will be set up during each workshop. A very free approach will be explored where your creativity takes wing. JOIN THE JOURNEY!
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $100/Non-Member $110: Senior Member $90/Non-Member $100
Pen Argyl Baseball Diamond Club Tricky Tray
The Pen Argyl Baseball Diamond club will hold a tricky Tray in the Pen Argyl High School gym, Sunday March 5. Doors open at 12. Drawing beings at 2. Many different baskets and gifts to win. Raffles, 50/50, vendors. Must be present to win. Support Pen Argyl High School baseball players.
Heritage Center March Programs
Sunday, March 5th @ 2:00 PM – Photographer Ernie Dietz will do his Viaduct Presentation. This program was postponed from Sunday, February 12th due to inclement weather. Mr. Dietz will do a picture tour of before the Bangor Viaduct was built in 1939, during its’ recent demolition and the Viaduct’s new construction.
Sunday, March 12th @ 2:00 PM- Portland Mayor, Lance Prator will present “Slate Quarries-Past and Present”. Both events are free and open to the public. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, Pa. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
Sunday, March 12th @ 2:00 PM- Portland Mayor, Lance Prator will present “Slate Quarries-Past and Present”. Both events are free and open to the public. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, Pa. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
March 6
Black Balloon Overdose Awareness Day
Please hang a Black Balloon outside of your home or business to show awareness for all the ones we have lost to addiction. This is a sign that you have been affected by drug addiction or an overdose death. It is a sign that we are all in this together! This is the second annual event, last year it was a huge success with over 40,000 participants. The Addicts Mom supports this event. If people know of this event, statistics, unfortunately tell me there would be well over 40,000 balloons in PA. alone. East Bangor UMC Lenten Bible Study The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church is offering a Lenten Bible Study, "The Seedy Side of Jacob". We all know Jacob, the highly-regarded patriarch of the Israelites. From Jacob came the offspring who became "The Twelve Tribes of Israel," who were the foundation of the Jewish movement. Jacob was, and is, highly revered. He was also human - very human. And in his humanness his quest for power and authority often got in the way of his decision-making process. During Lent, we will take a look at the less-than-admirable side of Jacob in the quest to embrace our own humanity and seek alternatives to accomplishing God's will without resorting to cleverness and self-centeredness. The sessions will be held on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. from March 6 - April 3. For more info. call 610-588-4453, or visit www.ebumc.org.
Open House and Blood Drive at Goffredos Family and friends are invited to join Goffredo Associates for an Open House/Blood Drive on Thursday March 2nd from 2pm-7pm at their office, 6695 Sullivan Trail, Wind Gap, Pa 18091. Kids are welcome. Come eat and enter to win prizes. To schedule your blood donation appointment go to the following website https://donor.giveapint.org/donor/schedules/donor_schedule/37951
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March 7
Pocono Arts Class
STROUDSBURG – The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of March. 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 online at www.poconoarts.org.
Drawing Workshop
Instructor John McAllister
4 weeks, March 7, 14, 21. 28, Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm
Never taken a drawing class before? Feel rusty or simply lack confidence? This course is for you. Beginning with a simple contour, you will use line to discover a variety of shapes and forms from a still life to the human figure. The foundational and formal aspects of sketching and drawing will be demonstrated. Explore the steps in drawing from an idea to a sketch to a completed drawing.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75
STROUDSBURG – The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of March. 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 online at www.poconoarts.org.
Drawing Workshop
Instructor John McAllister
4 weeks, March 7, 14, 21. 28, Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm
Never taken a drawing class before? Feel rusty or simply lack confidence? This course is for you. Beginning with a simple contour, you will use line to discover a variety of shapes and forms from a still life to the human figure. The foundational and formal aspects of sketching and drawing will be demonstrated. Explore the steps in drawing from an idea to a sketch to a completed drawing.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75
Pocono Arts Class
STROUDSBURG – The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of March. 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 online at www.poconoarts.org.
Acrylic Workshop
Instructor Maria Ferreris
4 weeks, March 7, 14, 21, 28, Tuesday, 1-4pm
This workshop will focus on simple and basic techniques. Each student will experience the opportunity to develop their own style and technique with acrylic paint. Students will learn the importance of the use of drawing as guidance in artwork and also the use of light and shadow with color. Each individual will work at their own pace and the instructor will guide them through the process and answer any questions they may have. Two themes will be presented to work from.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $100/Non-Member $110: Senior Member $90/Non-Member $100
STROUDSBURG – The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of March. 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 online at www.poconoarts.org.
Acrylic Workshop
Instructor Maria Ferreris
4 weeks, March 7, 14, 21, 28, Tuesday, 1-4pm
This workshop will focus on simple and basic techniques. Each student will experience the opportunity to develop their own style and technique with acrylic paint. Students will learn the importance of the use of drawing as guidance in artwork and also the use of light and shadow with color. Each individual will work at their own pace and the instructor will guide them through the process and answer any questions they may have. Two themes will be presented to work from.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $100/Non-Member $110: Senior Member $90/Non-Member $100
March 8
Pocono Arts Class
STROUDSBURG – The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of March. 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 online at www.poconoarts.org.
Painting Workshops
Instructor Jim Smeltz
One Evening, March 8, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm
This workshop is open to any media, acrylic, watercolor and water based oils. The choice is yours! Colors of Wyeth is the focus of this evening.
Tuition: $10.00
One Evening, March 15, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm
This workshop is open to any media, acrylic, watercolor and water based oils. The choice is yours! Spring Blooms is the focus of this evening.
Tuition: $10.00
STROUDSBURG – The Pocono Arts Council will offer the following classes during the month of March. 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 online at www.poconoarts.org.
Painting Workshops
Instructor Jim Smeltz
One Evening, March 8, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm
This workshop is open to any media, acrylic, watercolor and water based oils. The choice is yours! Colors of Wyeth is the focus of this evening.
Tuition: $10.00
One Evening, March 15, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm
This workshop is open to any media, acrylic, watercolor and water based oils. The choice is yours! Spring Blooms is the focus of this evening.
Tuition: $10.00
March 11
Slater Family Network Silent Auction
The Slater Family Network’s 11th Annual Silent Auction is scheduled for Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Five Points Elementary School on the Bangor Area School District Campus. The profit from this event will benefit local families in need. The event begins at 10am for browsing and placement of tickets. The tickets will be pulled at 12noon. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. There are over 80 themed baskets and premium items such as gift cards, 50” Flat Screen TV, Inflatable Kayak, 2 bikes, Vera Bradley Bags, Coach Handbags, Xbox One and much more! Family admission is $12 which includes 26 tickets. Tickets for the premium prizes will be available for a separate purchase. Please join us for some family fun! Please call the Slater Family Network office at 610-599-7019 for information. Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner at Christ Lutheran A Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner will be held at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 S. Delaware Dr. (Route 611), Mt. Bethel (Stone Church) on Saturday, March 11th from 3 pm to 7 pm. The meal includes Dinner, Beverage, Ice Cream & Pie. Dine In or Take Out. For additional information call Chrissy at 610-588-0809.
Oran Academy at Columcille Oran Academy will convene at Casa Colum at Columcille on Sunday, March 11, 2017 2:00PM
Theme for this installment: "Flee or Be" Call or email your reservation to attend. 2155 Fox Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013. Telephone: (610) 588-1174 [email protected] http://www.columcille.org Chicken and Waffle Dinner at Hope A chicken and waffle dinner family style/all you can eat event will held from 4-7pm at the Hope United Church of Christ, Second Street, Wind Gap Saturday, March 11. Cost is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for youth 6-12, and children under 5 eat free.
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March 12
Slate Quarries, Past & Present
The Slate Belt Heritage Center will present: “Slate Quarries, Past & Present” on Sunday, March 12th @ 2:00 PM. Speaker for the afternoon will be Portland Mayor Lance Prator. Mr. Prator is a local historian whose specially is researching the history of the Slate Belt quarries which covers the area between the Delaware Water Gap and Wind Gap, Pa. The event is free and open to the public. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, PA. For additional information contact; Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
Please note that the SBHC Viaduct Presentation, by photographer Ernie Dietz, that was cancelled on February 12th has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 5th @ 2:00 PM.
Please note that the SBHC Viaduct Presentation, by photographer Ernie Dietz, that was cancelled on February 12th has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 5th @ 2:00 PM.
Soup Bowl Benefit
Benefits Totts Gap Arts
Sunday March 12 from 12:00pm-1:00pm
Soup Bowl Benefit for Totts Gap Arts will be held Sunday, March 12, 2017 from 2 - 5 PM, at By The Dozen Family Inn & Restaurant 415 Johnsonville Rd, Bangor.
Featuring an exhibit of work by local artist, Sharon Nunn. $40 per person
Your ticket purchase includes: your choice of a beautiful handmade ceramic bowl, choice of 3 soups, salad & bread, beverage (one beer, wine or non-alcoholic drink)
Call (610)588-5817 e-mail [email protected] to purchase your tickets! Proceeds benefit Totts Gap Art Institute.
Soup Bowl Benefit for Totts Gap Arts will be held Sunday, March 12, 2017 from 2 - 5 PM, at By The Dozen Family Inn & Restaurant 415 Johnsonville Rd, Bangor.
Featuring an exhibit of work by local artist, Sharon Nunn. $40 per person
Your ticket purchase includes: your choice of a beautiful handmade ceramic bowl, choice of 3 soups, salad & bread, beverage (one beer, wine or non-alcoholic drink)
Call (610)588-5817 e-mail [email protected] to purchase your tickets! Proceeds benefit Totts Gap Art Institute.
Charter Day at the Anthracite Heritage Museum
Anthracite Heritage Museum will feature gallery talks, tours and FREE Admission on Pennsylvania Charter Day on Sunday, March 12th!
Scranton — The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and the Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum will host Pennsylvania Charter Day on Sunday, March 12, 2017, from noon to 5 p.m. Charter Day is traditionally a day when Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission sites open admission-free in commemoration of the document by which King Charles II granted to William Penn the vast tract of land known today as Pennsylvania. Museum volunteers will be available to give guided tours. Gallery talks of a new exhibit will be offered in addition to activities for children. Refreshments will be served and visitors are invited to enjoy a Pennsylvania “Birthday” cake!
This program is supported, in part, by a Lackawanna County Arts and Culture grant, a program of Lackawanna County Commissioners Patrick O’Malley, Jerry Notarianni and Laureen A. Cummings.
The Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum is located in McDade Park, off Keyser Avenue, in Scranton (Exits 182 or 191-B off I-81, and Exit 122, Keyser Avenue, from I-476). The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday, 12 noon to 5 pm. For more information or directions, call (570) 963-4804 or visit www.anthracitemuseum.org.
The Anthracite Heritage Museum is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission in partnership with the Anthracite Heritage Museum and Iron Furnaces Associates.
The Anthracite Heritage Museum is one of 25 historic sites and museums administered by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission as part of the Pennsylvania Trails of History®. For more information, visit www.PATrailsofHistory.com
Scranton — The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and the Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum will host Pennsylvania Charter Day on Sunday, March 12, 2017, from noon to 5 p.m. Charter Day is traditionally a day when Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission sites open admission-free in commemoration of the document by which King Charles II granted to William Penn the vast tract of land known today as Pennsylvania. Museum volunteers will be available to give guided tours. Gallery talks of a new exhibit will be offered in addition to activities for children. Refreshments will be served and visitors are invited to enjoy a Pennsylvania “Birthday” cake!
This program is supported, in part, by a Lackawanna County Arts and Culture grant, a program of Lackawanna County Commissioners Patrick O’Malley, Jerry Notarianni and Laureen A. Cummings.
The Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum is located in McDade Park, off Keyser Avenue, in Scranton (Exits 182 or 191-B off I-81, and Exit 122, Keyser Avenue, from I-476). The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday, 12 noon to 5 pm. For more information or directions, call (570) 963-4804 or visit www.anthracitemuseum.org.
The Anthracite Heritage Museum is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission in partnership with the Anthracite Heritage Museum and Iron Furnaces Associates.
The Anthracite Heritage Museum is one of 25 historic sites and museums administered by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission as part of the Pennsylvania Trails of History®. For more information, visit www.PATrailsofHistory.com
Heritage Center March Programs
Sunday, March 5th @ 2:00 PM – Photographer Ernie Dietz will do his Viaduct Presentation. This program was postponed from Sunday, February 12th due to inclement weather. Mr. Dietz will do a picture tour of before the Bangor Viaduct was built in 1939, during its’ recent demolition and the Viaduct’s new construction.
Sunday, March 12th @ 2:00 PM- Portland Mayor, Lance Prator will present “Slate Quarries-Past and Present”. Both events are free and open to the public. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, Pa. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
Sunday, March 12th @ 2:00 PM- Portland Mayor, Lance Prator will present “Slate Quarries-Past and Present”. Both events are free and open to the public. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, Pa. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
March 16
Lehigh Valley Horse Council Meeting
Lehigh Valley Horse Council Meeting will be held Thursday, March 16th, 7:00 PM at New City View Diner, 1831 MacArthur Rd., Whitehall, PA.
Parasites and Your Farm. Speaker: Donna Foulk, Extension Educator Equine FMI: 610-704-4130, 610-837-7294
Parasites and Your Farm. Speaker: Donna Foulk, Extension Educator Equine FMI: 610-704-4130, 610-837-7294
Join Rotary for 'Not Just Another Auction"
STROUDSBURG - The Rotary Club of the Stroudsburgs presents its 7th annual Not Just Another Auction, “The Luck of the Rotary,” on Thursday, March 16th, 2017, 6-10PM, at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort. The auction includes an Irish inspired buffet dinner, entertainment, silent and live auctions and a cash bar. Tickets are $50 per person and sponsorships, as well as in-kind donation opportunities, are available for both the silent and live auctions.
During the event, the 3rd Annual Alex “Buzz” Bensinger Lifetime Achievement award will be presented to Charles and Virginia Kirkwood for their dedication to the community and unwavering support of the principles of Rotary and the Rotary Club of the Stroudsburgs.
Proceeds from Not Just Another Auction benefit Valor Clinic Foundation’s Veterans’ Unstoppable PTSD program, as well as Women’s Resources and the club’s other non-profit and charitable causes.
For information, tickets and sponsorship details please e-mail, [email protected] or visit www.stroudsburgsrotary.org.
The Rotary Club of the Stroudsburgs meets weekly at noon on Thursdays at the Sycamore Grille in Delaware Water Gap. For further information on the club, visit www.stroudsburgsrotary.org.
During the event, the 3rd Annual Alex “Buzz” Bensinger Lifetime Achievement award will be presented to Charles and Virginia Kirkwood for their dedication to the community and unwavering support of the principles of Rotary and the Rotary Club of the Stroudsburgs.
Proceeds from Not Just Another Auction benefit Valor Clinic Foundation’s Veterans’ Unstoppable PTSD program, as well as Women’s Resources and the club’s other non-profit and charitable causes.
For information, tickets and sponsorship details please e-mail, [email protected] or visit www.stroudsburgsrotary.org.
The Rotary Club of the Stroudsburgs meets weekly at noon on Thursdays at the Sycamore Grille in Delaware Water Gap. For further information on the club, visit www.stroudsburgsrotary.org.
March 17
Frog Find and Salamander Outing
Enjoy a Frog Find and Salamander outing, March 17, 6:30-8:00 PM at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center.
Do you know what an amphibian is? Discover what makes this group of animals and the vernal ponds that they depend on unique. Vernal ponds are temporary bodies of water that form in spring from rain and snow melt. These ponds lack predatory fish and are used by frogs and salamanders to breed and lay eggs. Join us for this evening adventure to explore these woodland ponds in search of amphibian wonders. Please dress for the weather, wear waterproof footwear, and bring a flashlight. 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 [email protected]. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
Do you know what an amphibian is? Discover what makes this group of animals and the vernal ponds that they depend on unique. Vernal ponds are temporary bodies of water that form in spring from rain and snow melt. These ponds lack predatory fish and are used by frogs and salamanders to breed and lay eggs. Join us for this evening adventure to explore these woodland ponds in search of amphibian wonders. Please dress for the weather, wear waterproof footwear, and bring a flashlight. 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 [email protected]. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
March 18
Outdoor Sportsmen’s Harvest Celebration Dinner
The 12th Annual Outdoor Sportsmen’s Harvest Celebration Dinner will be held from 6 to 8:30 pm Saturday, March 18 at Trinity Lutheran Church at 404 Broadway, Bangor.
A traditional menu plus specially prepared wild game dishes to sample will be served.
Guest speakers Brett and Zac Coryell will speak on Falconry and Birds of Prey. Brian Siegfried will present a comedy monologue.
Over 100 hunting and fishing equipment items will be awarded to lucky raffle ticket holders.
The cost is $15 for adults, $6 for children under 12, and those under 6 eat free.
Call 610-504-7886 or e-mail [email protected] for tickets.
Seating is limited to 150 - get your tickets early. Proceeds benefit the Local Hunger Appeal and food bank.
Bring a picture of this year’s trophy for a chance to win a special prize.
A traditional menu plus specially prepared wild game dishes to sample will be served.
Guest speakers Brett and Zac Coryell will speak on Falconry and Birds of Prey. Brian Siegfried will present a comedy monologue.
Over 100 hunting and fishing equipment items will be awarded to lucky raffle ticket holders.
The cost is $15 for adults, $6 for children under 12, and those under 6 eat free.
Call 610-504-7886 or e-mail [email protected] for tickets.
Seating is limited to 150 - get your tickets early. Proceeds benefit the Local Hunger Appeal and food bank.
Bring a picture of this year’s trophy for a chance to win a special prize.
March 19
Designer Bag Bingo
Designer Bag Bingo will be held March 19 Sunday at 12:00 PM at Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Co.
Bags and Barks Festival
Proceeds benefit Boomer’s Angels Rescue & Care(501C3). Each winner receives a Coach Handbag! $35 Advanced Pricing for Bingo! Sunday, March 19, 2017 12pm -5Pm , Ridgecrest at Stroudsmoor Country Inn. 12-1pm Luncheon (Luncheon cost $25 extra)
Doors open at 1 PM for Bingo. Bingo runs from 1:30pm -4pm
$45 at the door for Bingo (Luncheon not available at the door)
Get your advance tickets now, only 250 Advance tickets sold. Over 18 only.
You can pay through PayPal or checks can be made payable and mailed to Boomer’s Angels Animal Rescue & Care, PO Box 144, Martins Creek, PA 18063
Doors open at 1 PM for Bingo. Bingo runs from 1:30pm -4pm
$45 at the door for Bingo (Luncheon not available at the door)
Get your advance tickets now, only 250 Advance tickets sold. Over 18 only.
You can pay through PayPal or checks can be made payable and mailed to Boomer’s Angels Animal Rescue & Care, PO Box 144, Martins Creek, PA 18063
March 21
Cat In The Hat Day
The Cat in the Hat will be visiting Preschool Story Hour at the Bangor Public Library on March 21 at 10:00. There will be stories, a craft project, and lots of silliness. All children are welcome.
March 25
Geocaching for Scouts
Geocaching for Scouts will be Saturday, March 25, 2:00-3:30 PM at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center.
Learn how to use a hand-held Geographical Positioning System Unit (GPS) to find hidden caches at Jacobsburg! This program is best for scouts ages 10 and up and will teach them the basic skills and ethics of geocaching. Registration is required for anyone planning to participate in the program..
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 [email protected]. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
Learn how to use a hand-held Geographical Positioning System Unit (GPS) to find hidden caches at Jacobsburg! This program is best for scouts ages 10 and up and will teach them the basic skills and ethics of geocaching. Registration is required for anyone planning to participate in the program..
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 [email protected]. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
March 31
Plainfield/Wind Gap School Fundraiser
Come out for a chance to win some fabulous baskets sponsored by one of our Plainfield and Wind Gap classrooms or by a fantastic local businesses! There will be a 50/50 raffle as well! Last year they had over 200 prizes, so come on out and support the music departments of Plainfield Elementary and Wind Gap Middle School.
Friday, March 31 at 4:30 PM - 12 AM and Mar 31 at 4:30 PM to Apr 1 at 12 AM. Wind Gap Middle School 1620 Teels Rd, Pen Argyl.
Friday, March 31 at 4:30 PM - 12 AM and Mar 31 at 4:30 PM to Apr 1 at 12 AM. Wind Gap Middle School 1620 Teels Rd, Pen Argyl.
April 1
American Cancer Society Egg Hunt
The American Cancer Society's second annual community egg hunt will be held Saturday, April 1, 2:00 pm at East Bangor Park, The egg hunt will be for ages 0 to 10. An adult egg hunt will follow. They are looking for vendors, have limited space with first come, first serve for $10. Adult Pair Egg Hunt for a five-dollar donation. Several prizes will be given out. Take a picture with the Easter bunny using your own camera for a donation. Bake sale!!! Special thanks to East Bangor Fire Company and East Bangor Park Board. Contact them to register for the adult egg hunt and the vendors. Call Ashley Frey (call or text) 484-892-1567 or Britney Weiss (text) 484-353-6615.
April 6
April 8
SBCC Class: Start Your Own Business
Start Your Own Business Classes start April 6th from 6-8 pm and run for 4 weeks every Thursday in April. at the Slate Belt Chamber office, 187 Blue Valley Dr., Bangor..
Start-manage-grow your own business today
Classes will cover business formation, licenses and permits, marketing and sales and business finances
Seating is limited-call today: Emily Stull 484-893-1032, [email protected] or Laura McLain 610-588-1000, [email protected]
Start-manage-grow your own business today
Classes will cover business formation, licenses and permits, marketing and sales and business finances
Seating is limited-call today: Emily Stull 484-893-1032, [email protected] or Laura McLain 610-588-1000, [email protected]
Big Heart Bright Hope 5K Run/Walk
Break out your running shoes for the first 5K race of the season. Bright Hope Pregnancy Support Centers is hosting the Big Heart Bright Hope 5K run/walk at the beautiful Hanover Township Community Center on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 9:00 AM.
Hundreds of participants will lace up their sneakers and walk or run to raise money to support women, men and youth at Bright Hope Pregnancy Support Centers.
Please contact Bright Hope at 610-821-4000 or go to brighthopecenters.org and click "get involved" for more information or to register
Hundreds of participants will lace up their sneakers and walk or run to raise money to support women, men and youth at Bright Hope Pregnancy Support Centers.
Please contact Bright Hope at 610-821-4000 or go to brighthopecenters.org and click "get involved" for more information or to register
April 20
Earth and Health Day Celebration
Come to Nurture Nature Center Thursday April 20, 2016 - 11:30 AM -1:30 PM for the Northampton County 2016 Earth and Health Day Celebration
Come to Nurture Nature Center Thursday April 20, 2016 - 11:30 AM -1:30 PM for the Northampton County 2016 Earth and Health Day Celebration
Eleventh Annual Scholarship
Slater Family Network is offering a $2000 scholarship for a graduating Bangor HS senior who plans on attending a trade/vocational school or college. The scholarship is awarded to a student who is involved in community service. Applications are in the HS Guidance office, Slater Family Network office or on school district website under Slater Family Network.
Applications are due in the SFN office by Thursday, April 20. If you have any questions, please call the office at 610-599-7019.
Slater Family Network is offering a $2000 scholarship for a graduating Bangor HS senior who plans on attending a trade/vocational school or college. The scholarship is awarded to a student who is involved in community service. Applications are in the HS Guidance office, Slater Family Network office or on school district website under Slater Family Network.
Applications are due in the SFN office by Thursday, April 20. If you have any questions, please call the office at 610-599-7019.
Seventh Annual 912 Scholarship
The family and friends of Mr. Denny Strouse are offering a $1000 scholarship in loving memory of Denny. The 7th Annual “912” Scholarship is for a graduating Bangor HS senior who plans on attending a technical school or college. The scholarship is awarded to a well rounded student with interests in academics, outdoor sporting activities such as hunting, fishing, hiking and an enthusiasm for the outdoors. The student must possess a giving spirit exemplified through community service and love for family and friends. The application process is being facilitated by Slater Family Network. Applications are in the HS Guidance office, Slater Family Network office or on the school district website front page under 2017 Scholarships or under Slater Family Network.
Applications are due in the SFN office by Thursday, April 20. If you have any questions please call the office at 610-599-7019.
The family and friends of Mr. Denny Strouse are offering a $1000 scholarship in loving memory of Denny. The 7th Annual “912” Scholarship is for a graduating Bangor HS senior who plans on attending a technical school or college. The scholarship is awarded to a well rounded student with interests in academics, outdoor sporting activities such as hunting, fishing, hiking and an enthusiasm for the outdoors. The student must possess a giving spirit exemplified through community service and love for family and friends. The application process is being facilitated by Slater Family Network. Applications are in the HS Guidance office, Slater Family Network office or on the school district website front page under 2017 Scholarships or under Slater Family Network.
Applications are due in the SFN office by Thursday, April 20. If you have any questions please call the office at 610-599-7019.
April 22
Totts Gap Earth Day Project
What perfect timing! This two-day workshop starts on Earth Day, and finishes up just in time for a unique, hand-made Mother's Day gift, created with your own hands.
Part I of II Earth Day! April 22, 2017 10 AM
Under the direction of Jim Gloria of Totts Gap Arts, create your own unique hypertufa planter. Your newly formed planter will need to cure, so make sure to mark your calendar for day two! Part II of II, Saturday, May 6, 2017 10 AM
Join Joann Ginder of Ginder Greenhouse as she helps you complete your beautiful project. You will be helped to choose, arrange, plant and care for your creation.
Location: Ginder Greenhouse and Garden Center, 558 Lake Minsi Drive, Bangor, PA 18013
Fee of $45 includes: Materials and instruction for one hypertufa planter Your choice (up to $5 retail) of plants available at the greenhouse. Soil Fertilizer, Planting and care instruction. Due to class size limitations, this is a ticketed event. You can secure your space by buying a ticket at Ginder Greenhouse or at Totts Gap Arts. Complete the registration below to pay for your registration online through PayPal.
Part I of II Earth Day! April 22, 2017 10 AM
Under the direction of Jim Gloria of Totts Gap Arts, create your own unique hypertufa planter. Your newly formed planter will need to cure, so make sure to mark your calendar for day two! Part II of II, Saturday, May 6, 2017 10 AM
Join Joann Ginder of Ginder Greenhouse as she helps you complete your beautiful project. You will be helped to choose, arrange, plant and care for your creation.
Location: Ginder Greenhouse and Garden Center, 558 Lake Minsi Drive, Bangor, PA 18013
Fee of $45 includes: Materials and instruction for one hypertufa planter Your choice (up to $5 retail) of plants available at the greenhouse. Soil Fertilizer, Planting and care instruction. Due to class size limitations, this is a ticketed event. You can secure your space by buying a ticket at Ginder Greenhouse or at Totts Gap Arts. Complete the registration below to pay for your registration online through PayPal.
April 29
Easton Electronics recycling
Electronics recycling event open to City of Easton and Northampton County residents only, Saturday, April 29 at 9 AM - 12 PM 500 Bushkill Drive Complex Easton 18042 proof of residency required.
Electronics recycling event open to City of Easton and Northampton County residents only, Saturday, April 29 at 9 AM - 12 PM 500 Bushkill Drive Complex Easton 18042 proof of residency required.
May 20
Art in the Park
Forks Area Art Society - 2017 “Amp Up The Art!” ART IN THE PARK Call for Artist’s/Craftsman’s/Vendors. Forks Area Art Society is hosting its fourth outdoor art show to promote a creative community gathering of artists. Come join the fun!
Saturday May 20, 2017 (Rain or Shine); 11:00 am - 5:00 pm; Forks Township Community Center Amphitheater, 500 Zucksville Road, Easton PA 18040
Registration Fees:
• Non-members: $40.00 for each 12x12 space.
• FAAS Members (2017 dues paid): $30.00 for each 12x12 space.
• Food Vendor – Business Flat Fee: $50.00 for each 12x12 space.
Registration Deadline: May 1, 2017. Info: [email protected] or Penny at (610) 746-3026.
Forks Area Art Society - 2017 “Amp Up The Art!” ART IN THE PARK Call for Artist’s/Craftsman’s/Vendors. Forks Area Art Society is hosting its fourth outdoor art show to promote a creative community gathering of artists. Come join the fun!
Saturday May 20, 2017 (Rain or Shine); 11:00 am - 5:00 pm; Forks Township Community Center Amphitheater, 500 Zucksville Road, Easton PA 18040
Registration Fees:
• Non-members: $40.00 for each 12x12 space.
• FAAS Members (2017 dues paid): $30.00 for each 12x12 space.
• Food Vendor – Business Flat Fee: $50.00 for each 12x12 space.
Registration Deadline: May 1, 2017. Info: [email protected] or Penny at (610) 746-3026.
September 2
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 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
Slate Belt Senior Center
Slate Belt Senior Center
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
700 American Bangor Road
Bangor, ph 610-588-1224
Hours: 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
700 American Bangor Road
Bangor, ph 610-588-1224
Hours: 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
March
Morning Stretch, Monday's, Thursdays and Fridays, 9:30 A.M.
Crafts & Chat, Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M.
Zumba Gold, Tuesdays 10:00 A.M.
Exercise Class, Wednesdays 10:00 A.M.
Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 8:00-11:00 A.M.
Crafts with Bev, Thursday, March 2, 23, 10:00 A.M.
Afternoon with the Arts, Thursday, March 2,9,23,30, 12:15 P.M.
Tax Preparation-AARP, Fridays, 9:00A.M.-2:00 P.M.(need appointment)
Pool Tables are available every morning & Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday afternoons. Library, TV, and computers available.
MARCH EVENTS
Checkers, Thursday, March 2, 12:15 P.M.
Farkle, Friday, March 3, 12:00
Quoits, Tuesday, March 7, 12:15 P.M.
Chess, Thursday, March 9, 12:15 P.M.
MUSIC WITH JIM HUMMEL, Friday, March 10, 12:30-2:30 P.M.
AARP Meeting, Monday, March 13, 1:30 P.M.
Irish Games Day, Thursday, March 16, 10:00 A.M.
Shamrock and Green Bingo, Friday, March 17, 12:15 P.M.
Quoits, Tuesday, March 21, 12:15 P.M.
Council Meeting, March 23, 9:00 A.M.
Center Events Meeting, Thursday, March 23, 12:15 P.M.
Baseball, Friday, March 24, 10:00 A.M.
Spring Painting, Tuesday, March 28, 1:00-3:00 P.M.
Chess, Thursday, March 30, 12:15 P.M
Pen Argyl - March 2017
MTD: 0.76 YTD: 6.02 Normal: 3.54
01 - .76
02 - .00 03 - .00 04 - .00 05 -. 00 06 - .00 07 - .00 08 - .00 09 - .00 10 - .00 11 - .00 12 - .00 13 - .00 14 - .00 15 - .00 16 - .00 |
17 - .00
18 - .00 19 - .00 20 - .00 21 - .00 22 - .00 23 - .00 24 - .00 25 - .00 26 - .00 27 - .00 28 - .00 29 - .00 30 - .00 31 - .00 |
Snowfall 2016-17
Date |
Total |
YTD |
Nov. 27 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
Dec. 5 |
1.50 |
2.50 |
Dec. 6 |
1.00 |
3.00 |
Dec. 11 |
.50 |
3.50 |
Dec. 17 |
2.00 |
5.00 |
Dec. 29 |
2.50 |
7.50 |
Jan. 6 |
.50 |
8.00 |
Jan. 11 |
.25 |
8.25 |
Jan, 14 |
1.00 |
9.25 |
Jan. 31 |
1.0 |
10.25 |
Feb 9 |
6.0 |
16.25 |
Blue Mt. Library New Books
Adult Fiction:
Victoria, Daisy Goodwin
To Capture What We Cannot Keep, Beatrice Colin
Monticello, Sally Gunning
Ghosts Of War, Brad Taylor
Karolina's Twins, Ronald Balson
How Will I Know You, Jessica Treadway
The Education Of Dixie Dupree, Donna Everhart
The Sound Of Rain, Gregg Olsen
The Barefoot Summer, Carolyn Brown
Out Of Bounds, Val McDermid
The Midnight Bell, Jack Higgins
The Guests On South Battery, Karen White
First Comes Love, Emily Giffin
The Mistress, Danielle Steel
Below The Belt, Stuart Woods
Adult Large Print:
Because You're Mine, Colleen Coble
Crash and Burn, Fern Michaels
Boomer's Bucket List, Sue Pethick
Where The Lost Girls Go, R.J. Noonan
Mulberry Moon, Catherine Anderson
Adult Non-Fiction:
We Have Your Daughter, Paula Woodward
Hillbilly Elegy, J. D. Vance
Getting Real, Gretchen Carlson
Hidden Figures, Margot L. Shetterly
Rise Of The Rocket Girls, Nathalia Holt
Victoria, Daisy Goodwin
To Capture What We Cannot Keep, Beatrice Colin
Monticello, Sally Gunning
Ghosts Of War, Brad Taylor
Karolina's Twins, Ronald Balson
How Will I Know You, Jessica Treadway
The Education Of Dixie Dupree, Donna Everhart
The Sound Of Rain, Gregg Olsen
The Barefoot Summer, Carolyn Brown
Out Of Bounds, Val McDermid
The Midnight Bell, Jack Higgins
The Guests On South Battery, Karen White
First Comes Love, Emily Giffin
The Mistress, Danielle Steel
Below The Belt, Stuart Woods
Adult Large Print:
Because You're Mine, Colleen Coble
Crash and Burn, Fern Michaels
Boomer's Bucket List, Sue Pethick
Where The Lost Girls Go, R.J. Noonan
Mulberry Moon, Catherine Anderson
Adult Non-Fiction:
We Have Your Daughter, Paula Woodward
Hillbilly Elegy, J. D. Vance
Getting Real, Gretchen Carlson
Hidden Figures, Margot L. Shetterly
Rise Of The Rocket Girls, Nathalia Holt
Bangor Library New Books
(Feb 23 - March 1)
Adult Fiction
First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen
This Was a Man by Jeffrey Archer
The Seekers by Wanda Brunstetter
The Assassination Option by W.e.b. Griffin
Most Dangerous Place by James Grippando
Divine
Even Now
Remember Tuesday Morning by Karen Kingsbury.
Young Adult Fiction
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Regan Barnhill.
Young Adult non Fiction
Military Drones
Recreational Drones by Matt Chandler
Draw Your Own Fairy Tale Zendoodles by Abby Huff
Experimental Drones by Amie Jane Leavitt
Agricultural Drones by Simon Rose.
Junior non Fiction
Busting Boredom with Technology by Tyler Omoth.
Easy Reader Fiction
Pedro and the Shark
Pedro for President
Pedro Goes Buggy
Pedro’s Big Goal
Pedro’s Mystery Club
Pirate Pedro by Fran Manushkin,
Easy Fiction
If You Give a Mouse a Brownie by Laura Joffe Numeroff.
Dvds
Manchester by the Sea.
Audio Books Fiction
My Not So Perfect Life by Sophie Kinsella.
(Feb 23 - March 1)
Adult Fiction
First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen
This Was a Man by Jeffrey Archer
The Seekers by Wanda Brunstetter
The Assassination Option by W.e.b. Griffin
Most Dangerous Place by James Grippando
Divine
Even Now
Remember Tuesday Morning by Karen Kingsbury.
Young Adult Fiction
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Regan Barnhill.
Young Adult non Fiction
Military Drones
Recreational Drones by Matt Chandler
Draw Your Own Fairy Tale Zendoodles by Abby Huff
Experimental Drones by Amie Jane Leavitt
Agricultural Drones by Simon Rose.
Junior non Fiction
Busting Boredom with Technology by Tyler Omoth.
Easy Reader Fiction
Pedro and the Shark
Pedro for President
Pedro Goes Buggy
Pedro’s Big Goal
Pedro’s Mystery Club
Pirate Pedro by Fran Manushkin,
Easy Fiction
If You Give a Mouse a Brownie by Laura Joffe Numeroff.
Dvds
Manchester by the Sea.
Audio Books Fiction
My Not So Perfect Life by Sophie Kinsella.
Slate Belt Road Work
Week of Feb 20
Bushkill Twp.
ROAD NAME: Bushkill Center Road
BETWEEN: High Street AND Belfast Road
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution
driving
through the work zone.
START DATE: 02/27/2017 Est. Completion Date: 03/03/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
Plainfield Township
Kromer Road Bridge Repair
Road Closed Until 2018
ROAD NAME: Bushkill Center Road
BETWEEN: High Street AND Belfast Road
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution
driving
through the work zone.
START DATE: 02/27/2017 Est. Completion Date: 03/03/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
Plainfield Township
Kromer Road Bridge Repair
Road Closed Until 2018
SLATE BELT MEN’S QUOIT LEAGUE
February 16, 2017 Liberty Fire Co. 35 Columbia Fire Co. 21 – John “Packy” Roberts 11-3, Jack Stenlake 11-3, Todd M. Albert 9-1; Bob Ponnett 8-6, Todd E. Albert 8-6 Hillside Rod & Gun Club 38 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 18 – Matt Wagner 12-2 East Bangor Fire Co. 29 Rescue Fire Co. 27 – Bill Pascoe 12-2, John Pene 11-3; Steve Policelli 10-4, Rob George 10-4 Bangor Jax 31 Oxford Fire Co. 25 – Dave Giaquinto 12-2; Jeff Lindsay 10-4 Roseto Legion 36 Second Ward Fire Co. 20 – Brian Miller 12-2, Chuck Klingle 11-3, Jared Lobb 10-4 Bangor Elks 32 Bangor VFW 24 – Jerry Bubba 12-2; Jack Comunale 9-5 O’Neill’s Place 34 Pen Argyl Legion 30 (one extra round) – Paul Freeby 11-5, Andy Conroy 11-5; Brookes Kromer 11-5, Robert “Bibbles” Dentith 9-7 2016-2017 SBMQL Second Half Standings Division 1 – Bangor Elks 10-0, Bangor Jax 10-0, Oxford Fire Co. 8-2, O’Neill’s Place 7-3, Pen Argyl Legion 7-3, Roseto Legion 6-4, Bangor VFW 5-5 Division 2 – Hillside Rod & Gun Club 6-4, East Bangor Fire Co. 5-5, Second Ward Fire Co. 2-8, Liberty Fire Co. 2-8, Rescue Fire Co. 1-9, Columbia Fire Co. 1-9, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-10 2016-2017 SBMQL Season Standings Division 1 – Oxford Fire Co. 21-2, Bangor Elks 21-2, Bangor Jax 21-2, Pen Argyl Legion 16-7, Roseto Legion 15-8, O’Neill’s Place 14-9, Bangor VFW 11-12 Division 2 – Hillside Rod & Gun Club 15-8, East Bangor Fire Co. 11-12, Rescue Fire Co. 5-18, Second Ward Fire Co. 5-18, Liberty Fire Co. 4-19, Columbia Fire Co. 2-21, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-23 |
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