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CLICK HERE TO READ THE MONROE DAILY NEWSMissing Bangor Woman Found and SafeCasey LaBar of Bangor, missing since Friday morning, has been found and is safe. This according to a reliable source and pl8pic.com, a website for missing persons. No other details available.
HELP WANTED Copy Editor: Immediate part-time position available for Slate Belt Town Topics, LLC publications. Flexible hours, but should occasionally be available between 8-4. Work from home. Should have basic internet and language skills. Position could be expanded to include other duties depending on skills and availability. All invited to apply including stay-at-home moms, retirees and students. Call 610-863-1988 or 570-688-3724. Also contact us via e-mail at [email protected] Slaters Scare Spartans before losing 41-25
Bangor's Brieanne Ohland made a three-point play with 2:52 left in the third quarter that tied the Slaters' District Championship game with powerful Southern Lehigh at 18-18. The Spartans,however, went on 16-0 run over the next six minutes to put the game out of reach and win 41-25. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo below) (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt photo Larry Cory
Jackie Rowe Earns Black Beltby Jennifer Trinkley
Most 17-year-olds spend their Saturday mornings curled up in bed trying to sleep in, but March 4th 2017 started a little different for martial arts student Jacquelyn Rowe. She was doing last-minute studying for one of the biggest tests of her life thus far. Stressed about the upcoming 5-hour test, she was very nervous about passing a test to earn a black belt. Jackie has been participating in Martial Arts from the age of 8 when she began at the Victory School of Martial Arts. She transferred after earning her brown belt to Rovito Brothers Martial Arts at The Pocono Dome to train with owners/brothers Shihan Todd Rovito 7th Dan, and Shihan Scott Rovito 6th Dan, Sensei Deborah Buckley 2nd Dan and other various teachers. After arriving at the Dome for her test, the BAHS student proceeded to set the bar even higher and finished the 5-hour test in just under 4 hours. Digging her heels in she never gave up, and even corrected herself before the board of teachers grading could affect the outcome. Showing true heart, and persistence that only the best of the best can, she passed her test and became a Shodan 1st degree black belt. Congratulations Jackie on earning your black belt ! She is the daughter of Steve Rowe and Kimberly Rowe Steer both of Bangor. She is a student at Bangor High School.
Suess Madness at Washington.....
BASD Superintendent Dr. Frank DeFelice reads to children during Dr. Suess Madness at Washington Elementary Friday. (PHOTO GALLERY) (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt photo Larry Cory.
Sunday at Bloom Creative Studio
Located on Lower Broadway, Bangor.
Open Studio Every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 11:00am-4:00pm. Come in and paint a masterpiece. $8 for adults and $6 for children plus the cost of your surface. Tons of ideas to choose from and artists on sight to help with any ideas. Private Artist Night! Sunday Evenings by reservation only! Are you an artist with a following and want to share your love of creating with friends and family? Bring them to Bloom for a private event. Bloom is the Slate Belt's only community-based "Drop -In" art and craft studio. You would need to book this event 2 weeks in advance. Create beautiful art with your guests: -2,400 square foot handicap accessible studio -wireless internet -seating for up to 40 guests -easels, brushes, paints, mediums, stencils, paper, cool tools & much more! -studio assistant for support A $25 deposit secures your date-- make your reservation TODAY! -guests pay $25 per person -minimum of 5 guests -4th hour event If interested call the studio with any questions or to book your event today! (610)-588-4775. 
Bangor's Marissa Fernandez-Tierney was the Slaters' leading scorer with 10 point during their 41-25 loss to Southern Lehigh in the District XI 5A championship game played Saturday at Easton Middle School. . PHOTO GALLERY (New photo below) (New photo tomorrow) Sbtt photo Larry Cory
Book review.....Dark Matter
book by Blake Crouch review by Jill Silvius Dark Matter by Blake Crouch is a challenge to categorize, which is part of its appeal. Initially, it reads like a thriller: Mediocre physics professor Jason Dessen, on his way back from buying ice cream for an evening with his artist wife Daniela and teenage son Charlie, is violently abducted by a masked man who forces him to drive to an abandoned warehouse and strip naked. Then it morphs into science fiction. A terrified Jason finds himself thrust into what could have been his own creation, had he thrown his energies into his scientific research and pursuit of the coveted Pavia Prize rather than a family: a multiverse. The novel’s title comes from a closely related concept: a new form of matter that many astrophysicists believe makes up much of the known universe and holds stars and galaxies together. Escaping violence, Jason shelters himself inside a large box opening into an endless corridor of doors, each opening onto a different path he could have taken – or did take – in his life. The quantum mechanics principles behind this infinite splintering of realities is too complex for the average reader to understand (and Crouch uses very few pages about Schrodinger’s cat and “the Copenhagen interpretation” to attempt to explain it), but he/she will likely forge ahead as I did because I cared for Jason by this point in the book. What had happened to him? Why? What would happen to him? Could he ever find his way back to his beloved family? After multiple doors – and the horrors of Chicago reduced to apocalyptic ash, the sight of Daniela murdered, then ravaged by disease, and the hero’s discovery that the multiverse has spawned countless Jasons along with countless choices – the book takes another turn of genre. The enduring strength of the protagonist’s bond with his wife and his visceral need to find her, keep her safe, and convince her that he – not a second Jason who has taken his place – is really her husband become the book’s main focus. In some ways, Dark Matter at its truest heart is a love story. The novel is a rapid read due to its frantic pace, layering of urgent questions (for the reader and Jason), and Crouch’s writing style (long passages of one-sentence or one-phrase paragraphs). A quick, crazy ride that will keep you pondering What if? long after Jason accepts that he is merely “one facet of an infinitely faceted being called Jason Dessen who has made every possible choice and lived every life imaginable.” (One drawback: frequent use of the “f” word). 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
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. 
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
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 
The band 3-square was popular at the Pen Argyl High School Mini Thin held Saturday. Band members include Madisyn Diaz Vocals, Alexa Lagree Vocals, Grant Sedlock Trumpet, keyboard & vocals, Bryant Sedlock drums, Elijah Sivick keyboard, clarinet, and bag pipes, Chris Secula Barritone & trumpet and the youngest member of the band Sadie Sedlock on Vocals 8 years old. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley
HELP WANTED - Photographer (PT) for the Monroe Daily to shoot local events. Must have your own equipment. Call 570-688-3724 or email [email protected] HELP WANTED - Advertising Rep. for the Monroe Daily. PT. Flexible Hours. Call 570-688-3724 or email [email protected] 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 Monday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, 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.
Hula Hoop Invented - 1963
On this day in 1963, the Hula-Hoop, a hip-swiveling toy that became a huge fad across America when it was first marketed by Wham-O in 1958, is patented by the company’s co-founder, Arthur “Spud” Melin. An estimated 25 million Hula-Hoops were sold in its first four months of production alone.
In 1948, friends Arthur Melin and Richard Knerr founded a company in California to sell a slingshot they created to shoot meat up to falcons they used for hunting. The company’s name, Wham-O, came from the sound the slingshots supposedly made. Wham-O eventually branched out from slingshots, selling boomerangs and other sporting goods. Its first hit toy, a flying plastic disc known as the Frisbee, debuted in 1957. The Frisbee was originally marketed under a different name, the Pluto Platter, in an effort to capitalize on America’s fascination with UFOs. Melina and Knerr were inspired to develop the Hula-Hoop after they saw a wooden hoop that Australian children twirled around their waists during gym class. Wham-O began producing a plastic version of the hoop, dubbed “Hula” after the hip-gyrating Hawaiian dance of the same name, and demonstrating it on Southern California playgrounds. Hula-Hoop mania took off from there. Bald Eagle Nest Cam in Hanover, PA - Live Click On Photo To See Nest
By clicking on the photo you can see and hear activity at an eagle nest - live.
Season three began December 28 at the Hanover nest. The cameras and audio equipment installed for the 2016 season continue to provide excellent views and audio of this eagle family. The live stream began December 17, 2016 shortly after the installation of two new cameras and audio equipment. Eggs were laid on February 18 and 21. March 28 one of the eggs hatched; the nestling died two days later, perhaps injured by a branch being moved in the nest. The other egg never hatched and remained n the nest until May 23 when one of the adults removed the remnants from the nest. Hanover is located in south-central PA about five miles from the Mason-Dixon line. In Case You Missed It......
March 5 Regular EventsBingo - Immaculate Conception. Doors 11:00am, Bingo 1:00pm
Bingo - Bangor VFW. Doors 4:30. Bingo 6:45. Breakfast - North Bangor Fire Co, 7 -12. Fellowship Dinner - East Bangor UMC, 4-6. Slate Belt Heritage Center - Open 12-3. Slate Belt YMCA - Open Noon - 10:00am - 2:00pm 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 BelowCLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDAR
Can You Believe It?Oklahoma City police seek suspect with shirt full of bacon
March 2 (UPI) -- Oklahoma City police are searching for a man accused of stealing six packages of bacon from a grocery store by stuffing them inside his shirt.
The Oklahoma City Police Department said in a Facebook post the man was confronted by an employee at the Smart Saver store after he was seen hiding six packages of bacon -- totaling about $30 worth -- inside his shirt. The man refused to return the pilfered pork and left the store in a hurry, police said. "Hey, I like bacon as much as the next guy, but you can't just go around stealing it," police said in the Facebook post. The post included a CCTV photo of the suspect. . Education...Teachers: Students’ Greatest Resource Remains Scarce
(NAPSI)—The role of teachers in children’s lives cannot be understated. Beyond children’s parents, their teacher is often the primary adult influencer in their life. Yet, this essential role faces difficult setbacks as schools and districts across the country are tasked with stabilizing the teacher shortage while ensuring new teachers are prepared to meet the needs of their students.
The Current State of K−12 Education Andy Drotos Ph.D., executive dean for the College of Education at University of Phoenix, attributes the loss of new teachers to the lack of continuing teacher development, induction and other educator support programs. “We need to focus on helping teachers grow professionally and be reflective in their practice.” In a recent University of Phoenix College of Education survey, more than three in five K−12 teachers cite mentorship programs that support teachers in their first few years of teaching as key in retaining talent. Forty-six percent of those survey respondents also indicate teacher induction programs designed to mentor and provide professional development as a way to grow the teacher talent pipeline. Drotos says while the teacher shortage can be attributed to many things—including baby boomer teachers retiring and insufficient resources—helping mitigate the teacher shortage begins with providing them with resources to seek coursework for recertification and to stay current in their field with the latest knowledge of how students learn. The same K−12 survey found that just one-third of teachers say they have significant training in standards and assessment preparation and curriculum development. Supporting Teachers and Districts in the Changing Education Landscape Drotos added that districts need to become savvier with their resources to support their educators during this critical time in their career. “The first few years of a teacher’s career are vital to his or her success. We need to create an environment where teachers are provided the training and mentoring to boost their confidence and effectiveness in the classroom.” According to the same survey, some skills for which K−12 teachers say they are interested in pursuing more development include: • Technology in the classroom to embrace the latest development in technology and software applications • Addressing student behavior issues with the skills necessary to effectively manage classrooms • Curriculum and instruction to help in curriculum analysis, design, development and implementation • Teacher leadership that utilizes collaboration, mentoring and inclusion as a way to initiate and sustain change in their school community. University of Phoenix College of Education has been educating teachers and school administrators for more than 30 years. The College of Education provides bachelor’s and master’s degree programs for individuals who want to become teachers or current educators and administrators seeking advanced degrees to strengthen their professional knowledge. With education programs available throughout most of the U.S., the College of Education has a distinct grasp of the national education picture and priorities for teacher preparation. Faculty members on average bring more than 17 years of professional experience to the classroom. For more information, visit www.phoenix.edu/education. Law Enforcement...Community Relations Help Policing Efforts 
(NAPSI)—Police officers today face very different challenges than a decade ago. Social media and an increase in overall visibility of officers’ actions place them under increased scrutiny, and may have fueled disconnect between law enforcement and the communities they protect. According to a Gallup survey, only 58 percent of whites and 29 percent of African Americans trust police officers, up slightly from the lowest point it reached in 2015. Recent incidents with minorities and limited community presence may contribute to the lack of trust.
Understanding the efforts police departments undertake to prevent crime is especially important as the United States Congress in 2009 designated March as National Criminal Justice Month. The month is meant to promote societal awareness of the causes and consequences of crime and better help civilians understand the strategies to prevent and respond to it. Many experts believe a return to community-oriented policing (COP) and an emphasis on soft skills for officers could help police departments make strides toward rebuilding community trust. Daniel Barry is one expert, who says police departments need to make a shift in philosophies. Barry is the criminal justice chair for the University of Phoenix College of Security and Criminal Justice Las Vegas Campus and spent 30 years as police captain for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. He and other current and former Las Vegas officers started the Police Athletic League to help officers and youths form a bond through sports. Barry says initiatives like these go a long way in improving community relations. “People need to understand that COP and soft skills are a philosophy, not a style of policing,” Barry said. “We live in a more connected, more exposed world. Police departments need to embrace efforts to be more involved with the communities they serve.” Police departments are in fact transitioning back to a COP philosophy. Traditional policing has historically taken a reactionary approach, responding to crime after it occurs, which could make individuals feel unsafe. With COP, officers are proactively engaged with community members to address immediate concerns and stop crime before it occurs. Programs such as D.A.R.E. and bike patrols were examples of successful past COP initiatives. Today, COP initiatives include expanding social media presence and becoming more active in community projects. Soft skills and training on how to best de-escalate a situation are key focuses for police departments. Much like how officers are expected to undergo firearms training, teaching soft skills like interpersonal communication and critical thinking must also be prioritized. Studies have shown that the officers with higher education degrees are less likely to use force when making an arrest than those without a degree or only a GED. In fact, officers with two- or four-year degrees used physical or verbal force 56 percent of the time when making an arrest, compared to 68 percent for those with only a high school education. Moreover, police departments should focus on educating officers on technology and encouraging social media use. According to a Pew Research survey, 44 percent of officers rated their agencies use of social media as “fair,” and fewer than one in 10 rated it as “excellent.” Despite a lack of understanding and budget cut restraints, social media can be a helpful tool to enhance a department’s reputation and quickly spread information. University of Phoenix offers degrees and certificates that focus on security, public administration and criminal justice that teach the necessary hard and soft skills to pursue a career in criminal justice. Students learn how to make a difference in their communities, protect people and contribute to improving society. For more information about each of these programs, including on-time completion rates, the median debt incurred by students who completed the program and other important information, please visit www.phoenix.edu/programs/gainful-employment.html. 
BHS Class of 1986 Scholarship A memorial scholarship was established in 1997 by the Bangor Area High School Class of 1986 to honor the memory of deceased classmates. It is named in Gary Moffett's honor because he not only served as Class Treasurer, but he also touched the lives of all who had the privilege to know him. They have since dedicated this memorial scholarship to recognize other classmates who have passed in recent years: David Pritchard, Cherry Oyer Klinger, Frank Lisovich, Melissa Fox Niceforo, and Kelly Cory.
A scholarship award of $500.00 will continue to be presented annually to a member of the graduating senior class at Bangor High School who best exemplifies the qualities which Gary embodied -- leadership, friendship, service, character, and scholastic achievement. The recipient is chosen by Gary's wonderful and loving family, and is announced during Commencement. Anyone interested in applying for the scholarship should see the guidance counselor at Bangor High School. 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] Letters to Homefront Magazine
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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 5
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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 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.
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. 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/.
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March 6
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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.
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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
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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
Annual Recovery Day at Clean Slate
The 11th Annual Recovery Day by A Clean Slate in partnership with Northampton County Drug & Alcohol will be held March 18, from 1pm – 7pm at A Clean Slate 100 S. First St. Bangor. FMI: 610-452-9348 or 610-599-7700
All sessions will begin promptly on the hour. To respect the speaker, please be on time. There will be a 15 minute break between each speaker for refreshments and fellowship. This event is to raise awareness and bring hope to our community. The event is free and ALL ARE WELCOME!
All sessions will begin promptly on the hour. To respect the speaker, please be on time. There will be a 15 minute break between each speaker for refreshments and fellowship. This event is to raise awareness and bring hope to our community. The event is free and ALL ARE WELCOME!
- 1:00-1:45:“Addiction 101” What's it all about?
- 2:00-2:45:“The Elephant in the living room” Living and Coping with a loved one’s addiction.
- 3:00-3:45: “It works if you work it” A story of Recovery
- 3:50: FIRST DRAWING/DOOR PRIZES
- 4:00-4:45: "Honesty, Open-mindedness, and Willingness’” personal story of addiction
- 5:00-5:45: “The Part We Play” A Family Disease– A personal story about living with an Alcoholic
- 6:00-6:45: “Living The Program” - A personal story of Action
- 6:50: LAST DRAWING/DOOR PRIZES
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.
Animal Habitats for Scouts
Animal Habitats for Scouts will be held Saturday, March 25, 10:00-11:00 AM
What do animals need to survive and how do they find these things at Jacobsburg? We'll explore these topics and more as we focus on what makes a habitat. This program is best for scouts younger than 10 years old. Registration is required for scouts and siblings who wish to participa.
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.
What do animals need to survive and how do they find these things at Jacobsburg? We'll explore these topics and more as we focus on what makes a habitat. This program is best for scouts younger than 10 years old. Registration is required for scouts and siblings who wish to participa.
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
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]
April 8
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 7
Fundraiser for BAHS Band Member
A fundraiser to benefit Bangor band member Elizabeth Goffinet's AMA trip to Europe to represent the band will be held at the Bangor Elks Sunday, May 7 from 4-8pm. Tickets include food and drinks, entertainment, 50/50 sold the day of the event.Tickets are $20.00
They are looking for businesses who would like to donate items for a raffle as well.
AMA is the American Music Abroad. It is comprised of musicians from High Schools from PA and New Yotk and are recommended by the school Band Director
They need to raise over $5,000 to pay for the trip, so this event will help offset those costs.
They are looking for businesses who would like to donate items for a raffle as well.
AMA is the American Music Abroad. It is comprised of musicians from High Schools from PA and New Yotk and are recommended by the school Band Director
They need to raise over $5,000 to pay for the trip, so this event will help offset those costs.
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
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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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