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With Any of these Issues..........
OPIOD/ DRUG ADDICTION
PA GET HELP NOW
1-800-662-4237
Victim/Witness Assistance
Phone: 610-829-6645
Domestic Violence
Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley, Inc.
24 Hour HOTLINE: 610-437-3369
Sexual Assault
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Drunk Driving
HOTLINE: 610-437-6111
MADD - 610-770-9559
Child Abuse
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Elder Abuse
HOTLINE: 610-252-9060
Other Victims of Violence
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Crime Victim's Compensation
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Drug & Alcohol Abuse
(610) 923-0394
Crisis Intervention
Telephone
24 Hours: 610-252-9060
Northampton County Drug and Alcohol Division
Telephone:610-559-3270
Bethlehem Recovery Center
(610) 849-2209
Northampton County Mental Health
2801 Emrick Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA
Telephone - 610-829-4840
Crisis Intervention
24 Hours 610-829-4841
With Any of these Issues..........
OPIOD/ DRUG ADDICTION
PA GET HELP NOW
1-800-662-4237
Victim/Witness Assistance
Phone: 610-829-6645
Domestic Violence
Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley, Inc.
24 Hour HOTLINE: 610-437-3369
Sexual Assault
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Drunk Driving
HOTLINE: 610-437-6111
MADD - 610-770-9559
Child Abuse
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Elder Abuse
HOTLINE: 610-252-9060
Other Victims of Violence
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Crime Victim's Compensation
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Drug & Alcohol Abuse
(610) 923-0394
Crisis Intervention
Telephone
24 Hours: 610-252-9060
Northampton County Drug and Alcohol Division
Telephone:610-559-3270
Bethlehem Recovery Center
(610) 849-2209
Northampton County Mental Health
2801 Emrick Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA
Telephone - 610-829-4840
Crisis Intervention
24 Hours 610-829-4841
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Community Volunteers Wanted........Bangor Elks Lodge #1106 is looking for a few community volunteers to assist us this Saturday May 18 at 9:00 AM. We will be doing some track repairs, replacing some ties, and shoring up the tracks so the Bangor Park Train is ready to operate by mid June. No experience necessary. Bring a shovel and join in the fun as we prepare for another season of free train rides for our community. Learning More About Your Smartphone
Use Your Phone to Start Your Car
Use Viper SmartKey to lock, unlock, and start your car from a distance. It also has an option to diagnose car problems. What else could you ask for? Find your iPhone with Siri Did you forget where you put your iPhone down? Fear not! Just say, “Hey, Siri, where’s my phone?” She will answer with “Follow the sound of my voice.” Just follow her voice and your phone will be reunited with you again. Take Action Shots Easily Use the shutter option to take a succession of photos quickly if you are at a live event and don’t want to miss one moment. Then, you can go through the images later and select the best ones. Its photography made simple!
Pen Argyl Spring Concert......
Pen Argyl High School held its annual spring concert at Wind Gap middle School Saturday night. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Emily Dario
Bangor Prom 2019......
Bangor High School held its annual prom Friday night. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Lynn Cistone
Bangor Spring Choir Concert........
Bangor Senior High School presented its Annual Spring Concert Thursday evening at the school's Performing Arts Center. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Today's Special Slate Belt Area Events....... Pastie Sale at Christ Lutheran A Pastie Sale will be held at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 S. Delaware Dr. (Route 611), Mt. Bethel (Stone Church) on Tuesday, May 14th. Pasties can be picked up between 11am and 1 pm. The cost is $5.75 per beef pastie. Place your order with or without onions. Advance orders are recommended and can be placed until the Sunday (May 12) prior to sale date. To place your order or for additional information call Chrissy at 610-588-0809
Today's Slate Belt Sports....... Softball Bangor vs Notre Dame Green Pond 5:00pm (Colonial League Semi Final at Pates Park, Allentown)
Today's Regular Slate Belt Events....... Book Discussion - Blue Mountain Library 6:30 pm Bingo - Portland Fire Co., 7pm. 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 Preschool Story Time - Bangor Public Library, 10-11am. Mission of Love Food Pantry & Clothes Closet - N. Main St., Bangor, 10-12 Roseto Planning Commission - 7:00pm Borough Hall Pen Argyl Park Board - Meeting, Community Center, 7:00pm. Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm Full Calendar
Today's New Announcements....... The second Annual Community Night The second Annual Community Night hosted by Green and White Youth Association clock will be held Friday, September 6, 2019 from 5 PM – 8 PM at the Green And White Field C Street, Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania .Vendors $10, games 50 cents. email Chrissie at chrissieh65@gmail.com Tricky tray at 7pm. Presale tickets will be able in late August. Softball pancake breakfast Softball pancake breakfast and tricky tray hosted by Green and White Youth Association will be held Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 9 AM at the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company. Tickets $7 available at the door The Year of the Space-Age Home
In 2019, the “space-age” home will become a reality with modern innovations that are poised to change the way we think about luxury, elegance, and comfort. Incorporating advanced technology into your home is essential when elevating its overall style, design, and functionality.
* To add style to your bathroom, the Flotation Tub with ZERO DIMENSION from TOTO USA combines a weightlessness experience with neurological research to provide maximum relaxation. * Smart mirrors that double as TVs can display weather and other useful information, blending seamless connectivity in a sleek design. * Making your home as eco-friendly as possible will soon get easier with solar windows that capture solar energy while remaining transparent. * Install a home automation system to make everyday life easier. Users have control over various systems and appliances throughout their house at their fingertips
Pack 102 Blue & Gold Ceremony
Pack 102 held their annual Blue and Gold ceremony at the VFW Post 739. There were 14 boys that earned their rank and one that crossed over from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts. At the event we had food that was donated by Broadway Pub and Dinky’s in addition to the parents providing a potluck. VFW post 739 is the charter Organization for Pack 102.
The boys and their families participated in a scavenger hunt which included compass work, plank races, a skit and more. The Boy Scout Troop 38 and Leaders were on hand to volunteer, organize some of the scavenger hunt and assist with the cross over ceremony. Pack 102 meetings are held Monday nights at 6:30 pm and the First United Methodist Church at 55 N. 3rd Street. For more information, visit their website at http://cubscoutpack102.org/ For the 2019 Community Service project, Pack 102 organized a collection of stuffed animals by placing donation boxes at the Broadway Pub, Bangor Trust Brewing, Recovery Revolution and A Clean Slate. We want to thank the community for their donations and due to the amazing generosity, we were able to collect four large boxes of stuffed animals. The new stuffed animals will be used on calls that involve children. Officer Kiefer of the Bangor Police Department and Officer Brown of the Washington Township Police Department were on site to accept the donations. We were able to give one bag to several local police department: Bangor Borough, Washington Township, and Roseto. We also were able to give a bag to Suburban EMS. Pack 102 would like to thank the Police and Emergency Service for all that they do for our community. Public Service Announcements PUBLIC NOTICE
The Green and White Youth Association fields off West Main Street in Pen Argyl public notice: Please remember- Drive slow and safe. Many, many children and their siblings use our facilities. Keep close watch to stay attentive while using our property. Even help them cross the driveway. Never hurts to lend a hand. There are no dogs allowed on the premises. This is privately owned by the Green and White Youth Association. This is not a public park or dog park. If you happen to forget then expect to be reminded by a coach or board member who has to use a shovel, so the players don’t step in something. Unless of course you brought a handy dandy poop bag. There’s a dumpster behind the meeting building. Poop bags do not belong in the green trash containers. Dumpster please. Thanks in advance, GWYA Board Members Roseto Summer Recreation Program Roseto Borough is happy to announce our 2019 summer recreation program. The dates will be the weeks of July 15 and July 22. We start at 9:00am and end at Noon each day, Monday - Friday. There is no cost for Roseto residents and a $30.00 per child for nonresidents. Children that have completed kindergarten up to 6th grade are invited to attend. They will have a registration time on Saturday July 13, 9:00-12:00 at the Roseto ballpark pavilion. Slate Belt AARP Trip Slate Belt AARP Chapter 4135 will be taking a trip to Boston, Salem and Cape Ann, Sept. 12-16,2019. This is open to the public...Anyone interested please call Deanna 610-588-4623 for more info. The Chapter is having a Picnic on June 10, 1pm, at the Senior Center. This will be open to the public and if interested, please call Deanna at the above # or Paula, 610-392-7737 for more info. "Weona 100" Requests Pen Argyl Borough requests volunteers, personal stories from Community for “Weona 100.” A joint committee of borough officials and residents are planning a weekend of “Weona 100” festivities and activities on June 19-20, 2020. For more information about the Weona Park 100th Anniversary plans, contact Roberta Cowley at 484-695-2994 or email Weona100@gmail.com Pasties Sale at Christ Lutheran A Pastie Sale will be held at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 S. Delaware Dr. (Route 611), Mt. Bethel (Stone Church) on Tuesday, May 14th. Pasties can be picked up between 11am and 1 pm. The cost is $5.75 per beef pastie. Place your order with or without onions. Advance orders are recommended and can be placed until the Sunday (May 12) prior to sale date. To place your order or for additional information call Chrissy at 610-588-0809 Bangor Elks Golf Tournament Bangor Elks Lodge # 1106 Annual Golf Tournament The 19th annual Bangor Elks Lodge #1106 golf tournament that benefits major projects will be held on Monday June 24, 2019 at Whitetail Golf Course. It is a four person scramble format with a cost of $90 per golfer. It includes golf, cart, prizes, cookout lunch and beverages. A hole-in-one is sponsored by Dotta Auto Sales. Please call the Bangor Elks Lodge #1106 to register your foursome or e-mail bangorelks@g-mail.com. Deadline to register is June 17, 2019 Bus Trip to 911 Memorial PAHS Class of 1973 Scholarship Fund hosting a Trip to New York 911 Memorial Museum and little Italy Saturday June 29, 2019. Bus pickup at William Penn park and ride 8:00am. Visit 911 Museum at 10:00am-12:00pm then to Little Italy for Lunch on your own. Bus picks up there at 3:00pm back to William Penn park and ride. Price is $65.00, includes Bus and Ticket into Museum. For a reservation please call Margaret 610-417-0461. Heritage Center Monthly Schedule Annual Preservation Awards” July 11, 7 PM; “Geology & History of Geologic Resources in the Slate Belt” by Edward Henning; August 8, 7:00 PM: TBA; September 12, 7 PM: “Anniversary of Normandy” by Russ Stout; October 10, 7 PM” “Annual Haunted Heritage Show” Sundays: November 10, 2 PM: “Bangor-Pen Argyl 100th Game” by Walter Cole; December 8, 2 PM: “The Great Slate Belt Trivia Contest” hosted by Emcee Marc Blau; January 12, 2020, 2 PM: “History of the Mummers” by Melissa Hough. ONLINE CROSSWORD
FREE SUNDAY DINNERS
1st Sunday of Every Month East Bangor United Methodist Church, Central Ave., East Bangor 4 - 6 pm 610-588-4453 2nd Sunday of Every Month Crossroad Baptist, S. 2nd St., Bangor 4 - 5:30 pm 610-588-3966 3rd Sunday of Every Month Ackermanville United Methodist, 1410 Ackeranville Rd. 4 - 5:30 pm 610-588-7818 4th Sunday of Every Month First United Methodist, 3rd St., Bangor 12:30 pm - ?? 610-588-4673 Last Saturday of Every Month - Hospitality Luncheon First United Presbyterian Church, 218 W. Penna. Ave., Pen Argyl 11:30 - 1:30 pm 610-863-4447 If you have any questions, please call the respective churches. SUNDAY CHURCH SCHEDULE
gOING oUT OF TOWN?
Going out of town? Let SBRPD know that your house will be vacant and they'll do frequent drive-bys.. Safe travels... http://slatebeltpd.com/ SBRPD is: 911 (Emergency), 610-759-8517 (Non-Emergency), 610-759-8523 (Fax) and 1-888-823-4978 FREE (Non-Emergency Toll Free) dRUG TAKE BACK BOX
The Slate Belt Regional Police Department has a prescription drug “Take-Back “box at their 6292 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth, Pa office (Plainfield Township Municipal Building). Contact information for the SBRPD is: 911 (Emergency), 610-759-8517 (Non-Emergency), 610-759-8523 (Fax) and 1-888-823-4978 FREE (Non-Emergency Toll Free)
Eagle Cam......
The Live-streamed Eagle cam from Hanover Pa. is back for its fifth year. Sightings have already been recorded. They are currently in their incubating phase. Incubation time is about 35 days, meaning the eggs would likely hatch some time in late March. Click on the graphic to see the nest in real time.
Ways to Get Fit as a Family
One of the keys to encouraging children to develop health habits early is to make fitness a priority in the home. The great news is there are a variety of ways to lead an active lifestyle that are suitable for the whole family, including kids of all ages. 1. Visit a playground: Choose your own adventure, taking note of your favorite parks and playgrounds and their features, such as skate parks, swings, slides and climbing walls. 2. Learn a new sport: From tennis to golf to touch football, there are a variety of ways to experience healthy activities as a group. Shoe to try: The Adidas Lite Racer features a Cloudfoam EVA midsole to guide your foot when enjoying high-impact sports, such as running or tennis. 3. Participate in a charity run: Whether you’re a seasoned runner or have just signed up for your first 5K, many fundraising races are designed to accommodate the whole family. For younger children, search for events that allow baby strollers or that host a separate Fun Run for the kids. Shoe to try: Nike offers the Flex Experience, which features lightweight synthetic overlays. 4. Get outdoors: Explore a new hiking trail to make memories and enjoy stunning scenery. Cater to all family members by choosing the length and level of difficulty of the hike. For a one-stop-shopping experience and shoe trends for families, visit the Athletic Shop at Rack Room Shoes in stores or online at www.rackroomshoes.com/athleticshop. Exercise shouldn’t be a chore. With new gear, a great attitude and a sense of adventure, getting fit as a family will be fun. (StatePoint) Houck Speaks To PA Women's Club
The May 6th meeting of the Pen Argyl Woman’s Club featured substitute guest speaker First Deputy District Attorney Terence Houck.
Attorney Houck, Northampton County’s first deputy district attorney and former Philadelphia police officer, is running for County District Attorney. Attorney Houck, who has worked under District Attorney John Morganelli since 2006, lauded Morganelli’s contributions to the NARCAN medication used to block the effects of opioids) project, the mental health court diversions, lower gang incidence, and the 2017 post conviction drug court. He spoke to the group specifically about the Slate Belt and attributed a lower level of crime to the sense of community. Problems facing the Slate Belt range from opioid issues to theft and lower level property crimes but, first and foremost is DUI (driving under the influence) making up 45% of all cases. Some questions from the audience touched on illegal immigrants, child/mental abuse, and cell phones/distracted driving which by itself makes up 85% of all cases. A drug task force newsletter was handed out at the conclusion of the meeting followed by discussion and refreshments. The Woman’s Club meets @ 7pm every first Monday of the month at St John Lutheran Church on Westbrook Avenue in Pen Argyl. The Club is always accepting new members. May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Pennsylvania, and individuals who spend time outdoors should check themselves for ticks and be aware of the symptoms of Lyme disease and other tick-related ailments.
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, the first line of defense against Lyme is to take precautions in the outdoors by using insect repellent with DEET, wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants, checking for – and promptly and properly removing – any ticks, and showering shortly after exposure. If bitten, an individual should monitor the area for the next month. Symptoms of Lyme disease include fever, fatigue, headache, muscle aches, joint pain, a bull’s eye rash may appear, and other symptoms that can be mistaken for viral infections, such as influenza or infectious mononucleosis. Pennsylvania has led the nation in confirmed cases of Lyme disease for three straight years. Last year, a $500,000 grant was provided to East Stroudsburg University (ESU) to allow all Pennsylvania residents to have ticks (found on them or a family member) tested for free by the university. The Tick Lab is located within the Dr. Jane Huffman Wildlife Genetics Institute at ESU. Click here to access the Tick Lab website with all the details. Learning More About Your Smartphone
Use Phone as a Telescope
Do you see the perfect image through a telescope or binoculars and want to take a picture? You can. Just place your mobile device’s camera where your eye would go and snap a few shots. You may be amazed by the results. Use phone as a Microscope Take the lens off the tip of a laser pointer and attach it over your phone’s camera lens. This hack will allow you to see and photograph a magnified and microscopic world that would be hard to see without technology. Read Barcodes & QR Codes We all know smartphones can read QR codes, but what about barcodes? You can scan barcodes from most shipping companies or download an app such as RedLaser to compare item prices at other stores while you’re shopping. Learning More About Your Smartphone
Use Your Smartphone as Glasses
When you forget to wear your glasses and you need them, life can get a little complicated. Thankfully, your smartphone’s camera can take pictures that can bring things in the distance into focus and make them a little easier to see Turn Your Flashlight into a Nightlight Have you had the power go out but didn’t have a candle? Just turn your phone’s flashlight on and put it behind a bottle of water to diffuse the harsh light. Now you have lighting that’s not a fire hazard to get you through until the electricity returns. Solve Math Problems Easily Just take a picture of a complicated math problem and use the Photomath app for your Android or iPhone. It not only helps you to solve the problems, but it can also teach you along the way. That’s an A+! Learning More About Your Smartphone
Check Your Blood Pressure and Heart Beat
There are dozens of heart rate monitor apps available for Androids and iPhones. By placing your finger in front of the camera, you allow the app to see your blood circulation and heartbeat. It’s actually kind of cool, and really useful if you need to do a quick health check. Custom Vibrations for Contacts Are you worried about missing a call from someone important but need to keep your phone on silent? Give them their own unique vibration so you can still tell when they are calling. If you have an iPhone, go into settings, then sounds and haptics, ringtone or text tone, and then click the vibration option to find the custom option Move Shows on Your iPhone onto Your TV Use screen mirroring and an Apple TV to access AirPlay. Soon you will be watching your favorite shows on the big screen instead of squinting to see what your favorite actors are looking at. It’s only a few button clicks to get there. Warm Weather Weight Loss Blunders
Blunder 1: Crash dieting: The thought of putting on a swimsuit may entice you to crash diet. Crash diets are not only unhealthy, they tend to slow metabolism, making it difficult for you to drop more than just a few pounds. Also, any weight you lose short-term will be regained as soon as you resume eating normally. It’s best to stick with your healthy lifestyle year-round. Have a bad day? That’s okay. Vow to get back on track the next day.
• Blunder 2: Ordering smoothies and frapps: When the weather turns hot, a blended drink can seem like an ideal morning or afternoon pick-me-up. However, those from coffee shops and convenience stores tend to be loaded with sugar and fat. A 16-ounce serving may have more than 200 calories and 50 grams of sugar. Quench cravings by ordering unsweetened or lightly sweetened iced coffee or tea or opt for a protein shake. • Blunder 3: Not watching alcohol intake: Alcoholic beverages can be very refreshing in warm weather, but even a light beer or white wine is more than 100 calories, and today’s popular sweet drinks like hard cider and wine coolers have as many 180 calories each. To avoid over-indulging, alternate one or two drinks with fizzy seltzer over ice and a lime wedge. • Blunder 4: Perspiring to lose: When you exercise in the heat, you may think you can feel the pounds melting off with each bead of sweat. And if you weigh yourself right before and after a workout, you may see a difference. The problem is as soon as you replace the fluids you’ve sweated out, you’ll see on the scale that you’ve lost little, if any, weight. Your best bet is to maintain a steady activity level every day so that you get at least 150 minutes of movement a week. Regular activity keeps your metabolism burning continually, even if you’re just walking inside an air-conditioned mall. (StatePoint) More tip visit leaf.nutrisystem.com. Learning More About Your Smartphone
Use a Paper Cup as an Amplifier
Are you trying to rock out to tunes from your Android or iPhone but its not quite loud enough and you don’t have a speaker nearby? Just place your smartphone in a dry and empty paper cup. You’ll be amazed by how much it increases the volume. Save your Battery with Black Wallpaper Change your background to black wallpaper and you will also save on battery life. A lot of a mobile device’s battery is used by lighting up the display. When less of the display is lit up, less power is used. Change Out Your App Icons Are you tired of the same old icons? There are a ton of apps available for switching out your icons for something more interesting. Just choose one that has a theme that suits your tastes and you are good to go. You can also completely customize by using your own images. Firefighter of the Year
Congratulations to Brett Riker, who received the James G. Dietrich Firefighter of the Year Award from Lookout Fire Company No.1 in Pen Argyl. (L-R) Chief Dean Parsons, Janet Dietrich, (Riker) and Jim Dietrich Jr., Rep. Marcia Hahn.
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Climate Change Affects our Trees Sycamore is Climate Change Resilient
The theory of evolution suggests species will adapt to changing environmental conditions over long periods of geologic time. But, instead of warming over a period of 1,000 years, the climate is changing faster due to human activity -- several degrees per 100 years. Due to the rate of climate change, the gradual natural selection of genetic traits that allow species to adapt and reproduce over time may not be enough to preserve the abundance of tree species in Pennsylvania.
Some tree species won’t be able to thrive here as the climate continues to change faster than the plants can adapt. Northern species like mountain maple, American beech, balsam fir, paper birch, and quaking aspen are especially at risk. Our climate may warm too quickly for these species to adapt before dying out. Yet, warming due to climate change is not the only threat to the commonwealth’s trees. Last year (2018), many areas of the state set records for rainfall. Scientists forecasted that the northeastern U.S. climate would become not only warmer, but wetter -- which is be proving to be true. Since 1991, heavy rain events have increased more than 30 percent when compared to the 1901-1960 period. Many Pennsylvania tree species do not thrive in continuous soggy conditions; and could significantly decline across the state over the long term. The American mountain ash is a species which may suffer double risk due to its northern habit and upland site preference. Given current climate trends and future considerations, it wouldn’t make much sense to plant northern/upland species. A more practical strategy would be to choose climate change-resilient trees to replace those we lose. Climate change-resilient trees for Pennsylvania should be southern tree species that tolerate or prefer wetter soil. Species meeting these criteria include: Sycamore, Hackberry, Boxelder, Eastern redbud Suitable trees for a warming climate, but well-drained sites include several oak and hickory varieties: Pin oak, Black oak, Shagbark hickory, Mockernut hickory. Other adaptable species likely to be climate change-resilient include: Slippery elm, Black gum, Shortleaf pine, Eastern hophornbeam Time To Share the Road
As the weather continues to warm up, more and more Pennsylvanians will ride their bicycles on the roads.
Both motorists and bicyclists can work together to ensure everyone shares the road and gets home safely. Motorists and bicyclists have the right to use the roads in Pennsylvania and should work to maintain a 4-foot barrier between each other when passing. Motorists are allowed to overtake a bicycle in a no-passing zone, provided they leave a 4-foot clearance. You can learn more about Pennsylvania’s bicycle laws here. Blackfly Spraying in Northampton County
The Delaware and Lehigh rivers in Northampton County are among approximately 1,700 stream miles in 35 Pennsylvania counties that will undergo both aerial and backpack spraying by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to control black flies. The frequency will depend upon weather and biological conditions. Treatments cannot occur during periods of heavy rain or when water levels are high as these conditions lower the effectiveness of the treatment as well as significantly increase the cost of the control operations. DEP uses Bti, a naturally occurring bacterium, to treat the larval stage of four specific human pest black fly species. This bacterium degrades quickly in the environment and does not harm the aquatic ecosystem, birds, or other insects. DEP notifies county and local emergency management officials prior to any spraying activity. Helicopters can be seen flying over waterways and ground crews using backpack sprayers off bridges and wading in streams conducting control operations on behalf of DEP’s Black Fly Suppression Program. Anyone concerned at the sight of helicopter or ground personnel is encouraged to call their county emergency management office to verify that a black fly treatment is taking place in their area on that day. Join LMBT Exercise Program
Join an ongoing exercise programming at the Centerfield Building in Lower Mount Bethel Township. Classes begin May 2nd, 2019. Registration before class is required.
• $5 per class • Sign up for the entire month of May for only $20 • Free for Grater Valley YMCA members, registration still required. Bangor Womens Club 105th Birthday Club Officers and 105th Birthday Cake
The Bangor Womens Club GFWC celebrated their 105th Birthday at their April 16 meeting. Carol Akam President watches Heidi Bates, Second Vice President cut the cake. Karen Bodine, Corresponding Secretary helps serve the cake. Officers from left are Yvonne Humphreys, Assistant Recording Secretary; Lois Stopp, Treasurer; June Jones, First Vice President; Carol Akam, President; Heidi Bates, Second Vice President; and Joyce Barilla, Recording Secretary. The club was organized in Bangor in 1913 and was taken into the General Federation of Womens Clubs Pennsylvania two years later. Carolyn Smith read a certificate of appreciation for the Bangor Club's continuous participation in GFWC Pennsylvania. The club conducts various fundraising activities to support the Bangor Public Library, PUMP Food Pantry, Holiday meals and gifts for needy families in the area, The Salvation Army, and Scholarships for local high school students. Each year the club conducts an Art Festival to showcase the talents of our local students and members. The most current project was to collect money for the Canine Initiative. The $305 raised will be added to the State GFWC program to purchase a service dog "Brock" and provide the training required for him to be successful. The club meets each month from September to June. All interested in learning more about our organization is welcome to contact Heidi Bates at 610-599-8815 and attend their May 14, 2019 meeting at Prince of Peace Church, Johnsonsville at noon.
"Weona Park Prepares for Weona 100"
Pen Argyl Borough is pleased to announce upcoming celebrations to mark the 100th Anniversary of Weona Park. The Borough requests volunteers, personal stories from Community for “Weona 100.” A joint committee of borough officials and residents are planning a weekend of “Weona 100” festivities and activities on June 19-20, 2020. The Weona 100 committee will be active through the year leading up to the centennial celebration weekend with events at the borough’s Founder’s Day, held at the Park in June 2019, and the Lookout Fire Company Labor Day parade in September 2019. A commemorative booklet and accompanying calendar will also be published detailing the history of the park. The committee is seeking community volunteers to assist with and serve as actors on the float as well as to pen personal accounts of their times at Weona Park for the booklet. “The booklet and calendar will highlight the fun times of past and present at Weona. We want to involve as many community members as we can in this and honor the origins of Weona Park,” said Borough Councilwoman and Weona 100 Chair Roberta Cowley. “Any community service organization, scout group, school group or other interested party is invited to be a part of Weona 100.” Photos and stories of Weona Park memories can be submitted to the by contacting the committee organizers or through the Weona 100 – Weona Park Centennial Celebration Facebook page. Weona Park, founded in June 1920, was built through the collaborative efforts of many townspeople. The approximately 19-acre park is located on Route 512 in Pen Argyl. Today, Weona Park features a historic Dentzel carousel in addition to a miniature golf course, basketball court, skate park, baseball field, band shell, pavilions and playground. Many community events are celebrated at the park, from Easter egg hunts to summer carnivals, concerts and school rallies among others. For more information about the Weona Park 100th Anniversary plans, contact Roberta Cowley at 484-695-2994 or email Weona100@gmail.com Emrick Lauds Support for Senior Center
Here’s proof of truth in advertising – the commercial that states “the Pennsylvania Lottery benefits older Pennsylvanians” is true. The Slate Belt Senior Center is receiving a more than $112,000 grant, according to state Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton).
“Pennsylvania’s senior centers provide a myriad of services for our citizens throughout the day,” he said. “I’m glad to see the center in Bangor is receiving the 2nd-largest of the nearly 50 grants being distributed statewide.” The Pennsylvania Department of Aging is distributing the grants, which are funded by the Pennsylvania Lottery. The Slate Belt Senior Center is located at 707 American Bangor Road, and provides services such hot meals, transportation, health and wellness checks and income tax assistance. Questions about this or any legislative issue should be directed to Emrick’s district office at (610) 588-8011 or (610) 746-5090 Get a Great Lawn in Less Time
Zero-turn mowers can help you get yard work done faster.It’s no secret that your home’s exterior gets the spotlight during the summer. If “old reliable” isn’t cutting the lawn as well as it used to and you’re searching for a new mower, there are many makes and models to consider. One type you may be less familiar with is the zero-turn mower, which offers superior maneuverability and can get yard work done faster than a standard walk-behind mower. When shopping around, consider the following tips and insights: Don’t Shop With Your Wallet You’ll want something that can withstand the test of time and is backed by warranty. Keep in mind engine size and horsepower. Powerful engines cut grass faster and last longer, but also cost more. Size Matters The size of the area you’ll be cutting matters most. • A larger deck speeds up mowing and is ideal for big properties with wide open areas of grass. • The wider the cutting deck, the more grass cut with each pass. If you need to maneuver through tight spaces or have a small yard, consider a machine with a condensed, more easily-controlled mowing deck. • Zero-turn mowers made for residential use are typically much smaller than the average ride-on mower. For a compact option at a great value, consider the DASH by Hustler Turf. Built to the brand’s high standards, it has a patented automatic park brake, foot-operated deck lift and the ability to fit through most gates, making it a good choice for front and backyard mowing. Mow in Comfort You’ll use this machine regularly for years to come, so prioritize comfort. Remember, the open-concept of a zero-turn allows you to get on and off easily. Be sure to sit on each mower and look at the seats and support offered. Shop Local Consider visiting locally-owned and operated lawn care centers. More information on zero-turn mowers can be found at hustlerturf.com. (StatePoint) Mountain Highway Coming to Wind Gap
Mountain Highway returns to eastern Pennsylvania this May to perform in the 38th annual Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival over Memorial Day weekend. With a style all their own, Mountain Highway is an authentic young family band steeped in traditional bluegrass and gospel music originally made famous by icons like Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, and Ralph Stanley. The group will be performing at the festival on Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25th at times to be determined. The entire festival, which includes a number of great artists like Danny Paisley, Little Roy and Lizzie, Nothin Fancy, Marteka & William, The Band of Kelleys, Remington Ryde, and Zink & Company, runs from Thursday, May 23 to Sunday, May 26, 2019. For more information and tickets, visit https://windgapbluegrass.com. |
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Tour Scott Arboretum Join Monroe County Garden Club for a bus trip to Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College on Wednesday May 15. The Scott Arboretum Entrance Garden welcomes visitors to the Arboretum. It is a diverse planting of trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals, with a number of seasonal containers around a brick patio. Founded in 1929, 5000 kinds of ornamental plants, 5000 woody plants, 2000+ types of herbaceous plants-Rose garden and tree peony garden will be in full bloom - 23 gardens in Swarthmore, PA $75.00 includes entrance, bus fees and Main Line restaurant lunch. Meet at BJs parking lot at 8:15 AM. Send check payable to MCGC to Ellen Phraner, 733 Clermont Ave., Apt. 103, Stroudsburg. PA 18360. For more info, please contact Ellen Phraner 570.352.2472 or email ephraner@ptd.net. Jazz Band Concert The Bangor Area High School and Middle School Jazz Band Concert will held Wednesday, May 15, 7:30 pm in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater. Kids Art Wednesday Bloom Creative Studio will hold Kids Art session today and every Wednesday. Session times are: "Mommy and Me" 11am to 11:45am; Session 1-1pm to 2pm; Session 2- 4pm to 5pm. Each week has a different age appropriate project. Individual sessions are $12 each or $45 for a 5 week series. **Registration is required.** REGISTER HERE May 17 Cody Templeton Band Cody Templeton Band will play at The Lakeside Bar-Restaurant-Deck 5154 Hamilton S, Saylorsburg, Friday, May 17, 2019 at 9 PM BAHS and Bands Concert The Bangor Area High School High School Bands Concert will be held Friday, May 17, 7:30 pm in M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater May 18 All In the Presidential Family Join presidential expert, Dr. Larry Cook, for a presentation focusing on family relationships within the presidency. Learn more about father/son presidents and other little-known and surprising connections.
Hope UCC Ham Dinner A ham dinner will be held from 4-7pm, Saturday May 18 at Hope United Church of Christ, Second Street, Wind Gap, PA. Cost is Adults $12, Ages 6-12 $5.00, and Children Under 5 eat free. May 19 Woof, Wine & Feline Fine Woof, Wine & Feline Fine Hosted by Slate Belt Animal Advocacy Group INC and Sorrenti's Cherry Valley Vineyards will be held Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 1 PM – 5 PM Tickets: cherryvalleyvineyards.com Wine, food, animals and great tricky tray event!
American Legion Post 927 The American Legion Riders have their monthly meeting on Sunday,May 19 at 10:30 AM at the American Legion Post 927, Route 209 and Fairgrounds Road, Gilbert. The American Legion Riders contribute to Veterans, the Community, and enjoy riding. For more information, contact President Everett Shaver, 570-977-8208 Blessing of the Bikes Bike Blessing open to the public, on Sunday, May 19. Group blessing at 12 noon, individual blessings at 12:30 Service performed by American Legion Riders Chaplain Wanda Murphy-Smith. Hosted by American Legion Riders. Hot dogs, snacks, soda, coffee. All bikes welcome! American.Legion Post 927, Located at the corner of Rt 209 and Fairgrounds Rd, Gilbert PA 18331. For more information, contact Dana "Doc" Pellerin, drplrn@msn.com. Jacobsburg Trail Race The 6th Annual Jacobsburg 5 & 10-Mile Trail Race pin 228 Belfast Rd, Wind Gap, PA Sunday, May 19 from 9 AM – 11 AM Looking for a challenging, fun trail race in a beautiful setting? The Jacobsburg 5 & 10 Mile Trail Race has technical single track, open fire roads, hills and beautiful scenery. Set in Jacobsburg State Park's 1,168 acres, this trail race in its sixth year is sure to please! Participants in the 10-mile race see all sections of the park including Henry's Woods, an old growth forest surrounding the Bushkill Creek. Runners of the 5 mile distance will run through the northwest part of the park along the Sobers Run and Bushkill Creeks. This year we will be placing gnomes along the course. Find a gnome, cross the finish line with your gnome and receive a prize!! Prizes for age group winners as well! CHECK-IN: Participants can pick up their Bib and T-Shirt at the registration table the morning of the race or on Saturday, May 18th from 12:00pm-7:00pm at Easton Outdoor Company located at 230 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042. May 20 Art Therapy Monday, May 20, 2019 Join the girls at Bloom Creative Studio for a FREE women's art therapy group from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM led by a licensed therapist. May 22
Monroe Garden Club Lunch Join us for our wonderful May Luncheon! Wednesday May 22 at 11:30 AM at Terraview at Stroudsmoor Country Inn, 257 Stroudsmoor Rd, Stroudsburg. Raffles, games, auction, luncheon: Garden Salad, Rolls, Coffee Tea, Three Chef Selected Salads, Tortellini Rosa, Stuffed Shells, Italian Meatballs and Sausage in Sauce, Chicken Gerard, Roast Sirloin of Beef with Bordelaise Sauce, Starch and Vegetable to Complement Menu, Apple Cobbler with Vanilla ice Cream Everyone interested in gardening is invited to attend. Reservation Deadline May 11. $35 per person. Please make check payable to MCGC and mail to: Monica Gallagher, PO Box 142, Pocono Summit, 18346. Contact Monica at 631-875-0670 or mdlinden@ptd.net For more information, contact Carol Akam 570-897-6433 or carolakam27@gmail.com May 22-26
Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival The 38th annual Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival returns on May 22 – 26, 2019. A family-friendly camping festival features a variety of acoustic music including traditional and contemporary bluegrass, kid’s activities, jamming and instrument workshops. Located in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania in the Lehigh Valley. Come for a day or come all weekend! Featuring Nothin Fancy, Danny Paisley, Central Valley Boys, Eddie Adcock, Zink & Co, The Feinberg Brothers, Marteka & William, Band of Kelleys and many more! Mountain Highway Mountain Highway returns to eastern Pennsylvania this May to perform in the 38th annual Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival over Memorial Day weekend. With a style all their own, Mountain Highway is an authentic young family band steeped in traditional bluegrass and gospel music originally made famous by icons like Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, and Ralph Stanley. The group will be performing at the festival on Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25th at times to be determined. The entire festival, which includes a number of great artists like Danny Paisley, Little Roy and Lizzie, Nothin Fancy, Marteka & William, The Band of Kelleys, Remington Ryde, and Zink & Company, runs from Thursday, May 23 to Sunday, May 26, 2019. For more information and tickets, visit https://windgapbluegrass.com. Bluegrass Academy for Kids The Bluegrass Academy has been teaching kids to play, sing and perform bluegrass music on site at the festival. The free 3 day program consists of guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, bass, dobro and cello instruction and harmony singing. The grand finale is a performance Sunday afternoon on the Main Stage. Sign-up to have fun, learn new skills, grow in confidence and make friends. The academy is designed for kids age 8 and up. However, if your child has not yet turned 8 but has been taking lessons, plays an instrument with basic proficiency AND has an adequate attention span, we will consider accepting him or her if room allows. http://www.windgapbluegrass.com/ May 25 County Memorial Day Fest Northampton County Memorial Day Festival will be held Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 10 AM – 6 PM at Louise W Moore Park Country Club Rd, Easton, Pennsylvania 18045 Celebrate the County with live music, demonstrations, food vendors, crafters, vendors, and non-profit organizations. An Award Ceremony will honor an outstanding employee of the County and each of the County's municipalities, as well as an Outstanding Volunteer, Outstanding Youth, Outstanding Veteran, and Outstanding Emergency Personnel. Employee awards will be decided upon by the municipalities. To nominate a deserving individual for one of the other categories, please send an email with a 250 word essay on why the individual deserves to win the award and how they impact the County. Send email to debi@fun-nominalevents.com. Winners will be selected by an awards committee. Meeting With the Author The Bruce Jassett author visit that was to be held on April 20th was rescheduled due to illness. The new date is May 25, 2019 from 1pm to 3pm. The event is for ages 3-7. Space is limited . Please register with the library 610-588-4136. You may purchase the book from Amazon or Barnes and Noble to bring with you to get signed. May 27 West Bangor Memorial Day The West Bangor Memorial Association will sponsor the Annual Memorial Day Services on Monday, May 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Memorial Site, Second Street, West Bangor, PA. The principal speaker will be USMC Major Jenna E. Reed LL.M., a former resident of Bangor, PA. She joined the Marine Corps in 2010 after graduating from Villanova University Law School. In case of inclement weather, services will be held at the St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church Social Hall, Verona Avenue, West Bangor. The public is invited to attend. Tortoise & Hare 5K Tortoise & Hare 5K Race / Walk Monday, May 27, 2019 at 9 AM – 11 AM Wind Gap Park Hosted by Project Child LV 15 Award Categories, Raffle Prizes, Picnic Food! Beautiful Race Course! Bring your leashed dog! Proceeds benefit Project Child, the Child Abuse Prevention Coalition of the Lehigh Valley. Roseto Memorial Day Donovan Grom, Commander of Martocci-Capobianco American Legion Post # 750 in Roseto has announced the schedule of Memorial Day events for Monday May 27th. The legionnaires, lead by the Bangor Area High School Band under the direction of Mr. Eric Hahn, will depart from the Post home located on Garibaldi Ave at 8:30 a.m. and proceed to the New Catholic Cemetery where services will be held at 9:00. The contingent will then move to the Roseto Presbyterian Cemetery on Liberty St for services at 9:30. The final graveside services will be held at the Catholic cemetery adjacent to Our Lady of Mt Carmel church at 10:00. From this cemetery the legionnaires will proceed to the Municipal Plaza on Garibaldi Ave for the Community Services at the War Monuments beginning at 10:45 a.m. These services will also include the clergy from the area churches. In addition students from Bangor Middle School and Faith Christian School will read their winning essays on the topic “WHAT MEMORIAL DAY MEANS TO ME”. An oratorical presentation will be given by a student from Bangor Middle School. Wreaths will be placed on the War Monuments by the Post. In the event of inclement weather, the community services will be held indoors at the Post Home at 143 Garibaldi Ave. May 29 BAHS Broadway Night The Bangor Area High School Broadway Night Solo and Small Ensembles of Broadway Show Songs will be held Wednesday, May 29, 7:30 pm in M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater. May 31 Winery Experience Families First – The Underground Experience—May 31—Blue Ridge Estate & Winery—more information @ 610-863-9093 Ext 1387 or jones.frank@penargylsd.org Rummage and Bake Sale A rummage and bake sale will be held Friday May 31 from 8am to 4pm at St. John's Lutheran Church 12 Westbrook Avenue, Pen Argyl, PA. Call Gail for more information at 610-588-7545 Families First Anniversary Come and help Families First celebrate their 17th Anniversary at Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery Friday, May 31, 2019 at 5 PM – 7 PM. For ticket purchases and all additional inquiries, please contact Families First at (610) 863- 9093 Ext. 1387.Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery & The Underground Experience 239 Blue Ridge Rd, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania 18353 Rummage and Bake Sale A rummage and bake sale will be held Friday May 31 from 8am to 4pm at St. John's Lutheran Church 12 Westbrook Avenue, Pen Argyl, PA. Call Gail for more information at 610-588-7545. Founder's Day at Weona Mark your Calendars for Founder’s Day for Friday, May 31st 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. , spend a no cost evening at Weona Park . Free rides and miniature golf, Pen Argyl Borough Council and staff will be serving hotdogs, drinks and cupcakes, ALL FREE!!!!!! Walt Cole the Town Historian will be giving history talks and the Pen Argyl Jazz Band will be entertaining folks. May 31 - June 1 Horsepower Showdown Horsepower Showdown will be held May 31, 2019 - Jun 1, 2019 at the Plainfield Farmers Assn 1281 Bangor Rd, Nazareth, Pennsylvania 18064. Coming to Plainfield is the NEW event called Horsepower Showdown. Planning to have: 2 Days of Action!! Friday: Vendors, Kids Activities, Truck Pulls, Car & Truck Show. Saturday: Dirt Drags, Sled Pulls, Truck & Car Show, Light Parade, Dyno Competition, Vendors, Kids Pedal Pull, Kids Powerwheels races and MORE!! Sled will be Clark's Dirt Commander. June 1 Wine & Tapas Festival Save the date for the 5th Annual Wine Me Up! Wine & Tapas Festival at Blue Mountain Resort Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 12 PM – 5 PM, 1660 Blue Mountain Dr, Palmerton, Pennsylvania 18071 This event features wine sampling from PA's finest wineries, delicious tapas prepared by Blue Mountain's award winning culinary team, craft & artisan vendors, and the best view of the Pocono Mountains! Miniature Golf Tournament Families First presents the 5th Annual Miniature Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 10:30 AM- 12 PM - Registration will begin 10:00 AM. Teams will consist of one adult and one child up to age 12. Scoring will be the combined score of both members over the course of 17 holes. Prizes will be awarded for winners in each age bracket, by the child’s age. Adults may play with more than once child at at time. All children must be between the ages of 4 and 12. Prizes holes will be awarded as well. Mulligan shots are available for purchase of $5. Registration is $25 per team before May 25th, and $35 per team after May 25th . Registration includes a gift bag, a golf ball, and a hot dog lunch. For more information, email Frank Jones at jones.frank@penargylsd.org or call at 610- 863- 9095 ext 1308. Belfast Rummage/Bake Sale Belfast Wesley United Methodist Church 607 School Road Nazareth, Pa. will hold their annual Spring Rummage/Bake Sale on Saturday June 1st from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Something for everyone! Please come out and join them. For more information please call Teddy at 1-908-235-8811. June 2 Softball pancake breakfast Softball pancake breakfast and tricky tray hosted by Green and White Youth Association will be held Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 9 AM at the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company. Tickets $7 available at the door June 5 Great Nazareth Carnival The Great Nazareth Carnival Hosted by Nazareth Fire Department will be held starting Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 6 PM All of your favorite food and beverages will be ready for you. The rides will be running. On stage is Double Shot. June 8 Third Annual ParkFest Third Annual ParkFest at Bread Lock Park Hosted by The Morris Canal Greenway - Warren County, New Jersey is the event of the days Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 11 AM – 5 PM at Bread Lock Parkm Stewartsville, New Jersey. Enjoy a day in the park at ParkFest! This 3rd Annual community day of fun will feature live music, an art show, historical displays and films, "Authors Alley" where you'll meet published authors, a classic car show, food, and more! It's all happening at Bread Lock Park, a Warren County, NJ park located at a former lock on the old Morris Canal, so-called because the lock tender's wife baked fresh bread to sell to the families on the passing canal boats. ParkFest is a free event intended to bring people of diverse interests from across the County and the region together for a fun day in a beautiful, historical park. ParkFest is hosted by the Warren County Parks Foundation and the Warren County Morris Canal Committee, with support from the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Warren County Planning Department, Land Preservation Department, Public Information Department, the Explore Warren County Tourism Partnership and other sponsors. Sponsorship opportunities are available and ParkFest also is seeking musicians, artists, authors, classic car owners, historical groups and community organizations interested in being involved! To learn more, call 908-475-6539 or email morriscanal@co.warren.nj.us. Bangor Tricky Tray Tricky Tray available Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 11 AM at Bangor Elderly Housing 101 Murray St, Bangor. Come out and help our local seniors! This is their First Tricky Tray Event, Let's help them to make it a great one. June 9 Corvette Club Show The Slate Belt Corvette Club’s 14th Annual show will be held Sunday June 9 at the Blue Valley Farm ShowRain or Shine, 9am - 3pm. Comic Book Festival A Comic book Festival will be held June 9 at the Mount Bethel Fire Hall, 2341 North Delaware Drive, Mount Bethel PA. Vendors, artists, writers, costume groups. Admission $3.00. Children under 12 free. 10 am to 4 pm. http://jerseyshorecomicbookshow.com or 609-242-7756. Yoga Tune Up Yoga Tune Up® Breathe In, Bliss Out Sunday, will be held June 9, 2019 at 11 AM – 1 PM pin at Red Lotus Yoga & Healing 20 Broadway, Bangor. Loaded with adrenaline and stress, most can easily accelerate from 0-60 in a heartbeat, but do you know how to decelerate from 60-0 effectively without crashing? Skillful recovery makes a lasting impression on your performance-driven body. Recovery is maximized by uncovering and re-patterning chronic stress in your diaphragm and respiratory muscles. This experiential workshop breaks down the mechanics of down-regulation before your body has a breakdown. Learn self-sedative movement and breathing strategies drawn from myofascial release, yoga, meditation, and more, and explore innovative techniques for "hacking" your nervous system to improve resilience and create conditions for deep healing. You will unbind muscular tension, relieve anxiety, and master the art of "Blissing Out. June 10 AARP Trip & Picnic Slate Belt AARP Chapter 4135 will be taking a trip to Boston, Salem and Cape Ann, Sept. 12-16,2019. This is open to the public...Anyone interested please call Deanna 610-588-4623 for more info. The Chapter is having a Picnic on June 10, 1pm, at the Senior Center. This will be open to the public and if interested, please call Deanna at the above # or Paula, 610-392-7737 for more info. June 15 Summer Garden Party A Summer Garden Party will be Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 10 AM – 4 PM 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania Quiet Valley invites you to join us for a day dedicated to gardening with talks, activities, and tours around the garden. Join us for crafts that are great from ages 1 to 100. This is a day full of gardening inspiration, artistic expression and fun in the outdoors. Whether you already garden or would like to learn how, the Summer Garden Party is the place to be. If you don’t have a lot of space, it doesn’t matter! Gardening can take place in a window box or large pot! Come join the Party on our Opening Day of the Farm Tour season – a perfect way to start your summer! This event is made possible by the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts Project Steam Grant. June 16 Father's Day Car Show The annual Father's Day Car Show will be held on Sunday, June 16 beginning at 8 AM at Reagle Dodge, Pen Argyl, PA. June 20 Wheat Weaving Wheat Weaving-Summer Highlight will be held June 20 at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm from 11 AM – 4 PM 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg,. June 22 Bangor Car and Bike Show The Bangor Car & Bike show will be held June 22 from 10-3. Sign up your car or bike early and save $$ on registration. Registration link below. NEW FOR THIS YEAR! Are you a car or bike themed vendor? Want to sell your wares? Applications for motorsports, car and bike themed vendors are now being accepted. They have limited vendor space this year folks so we'll review your application and let you know if you're chosen. Thanks! Below are helpful links. CAR AND BIKE REGISTRATION FORMS: https://goo.gl/n6wifF VENDOR APPLICATIONS: https://www.hbbapa.org/car-show.html Radio Zoo at Slateford Inn Radio Zoo returns to the Slateford Inn Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 7 PM – 11 PM Childrens Day at Quiet Valley Children's Day Hosted will be held June 22 at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm Join Quiet Valley for a day looking at the life of a child in the 1800s. There will be hands on activities looking at crafts, chores, activities, games, and much more. Enjoy the farm tour, the civil war encampment and much more on this fun filled day. Split Rock Wine Festival Split Rock Wine Festival Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 7 AM – 10 PM Split Rock Resort 428 Moseywood Rd, Lake Harmony, P Join them for the 29th Annual Great Tastes of Pennsylvania Wine and Food Festival held at the amazing Split Rock Resort grounds during the beautifully inviting summertime! This outdoor festival features musical entertainment, many of Pennsylvania's finest wineries, and a wide selection of food and craft vendors. Educational seminars are held during festival hours. Come experience everything you loved about wine fest past and all the great new things happening this year! Great for birthdays, girl's or couple's day out, bachelorette or bachelor parties, mother/daughter getaway. June 22-23 Civil War Weekend Civil War Weekend will be held at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm June 22 & 23, 2019 at 10 AM – 5 PM, 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, The 142nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Co. G, Re-enactor encampment is a living history presentation. They portray as accurately as possible the drill and everyday life of soldiers in the 1800’s. By doing this they honor those who fought and give us a glimpse into our local history and heritage. The militia encampment is from 10:30 AM to 4 PM on Saturday and 1PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday. WWII Living History WWII Living History Weekend will be held at Boulton Historic Site by Jacobsburg Historical Society 402-403 Henry Rd, Nazareth, Pennsylvania June 22 & 23, 2019 The Boulton Historic Site will be open to the public on Saturday, June 22nd from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday, June 23rd from 9:00AM to 3:00PM for this very special event. Adult admission is $7.00 with free on-site parking. Children 12 and under, JHS members, active duty military and scouts are free. Bring your fathers, bring your sons, or bring your whole family! This special WWII reenactment weekend is designed to educate the local community about the war, honor our veterans, and provide information for various non-profit veterans organizations and the services they offer. Visitors can tour Allied and German Camps staffed by re-enactors, see period military and non-military displays, meet and talk to WWII veterans, shop with WWII vendors and learn about various non-profit veterans organizations. The Pennsylvania Longrifle Museum and the J. Joseph Henry House and Summer Kitchen will be open for tours on Saturday 10am–4pm and Sunday from 12 noon–4:00pm. June 23 N.Bangor Fire Wine Tasting North Bangor Fire Company's Wine Tasting Event will be held June 23 at Blue Ridge Winery, 229 Blue Ridge Road, Saylorsburg. Tickets are only $20 and will be available at the firehouse starting May 6 at 6:30pm. Your ticket includes five wine tastings and the opportunity to buy tickets for a tricky tray and 50/50. June 26 Trip to State Capitol The Slate Belt Young at Heart Club will be sponsoring a trip to The Capitol in Harrisburg on Wednesday, June 26th. We will be taking a tour of the Capitol. We will then proceed to the Hershey Factory, then board a trolley, accompanied by a guide, for a tour of Hershey and it's town. We will be stopping in Lebanon for a buffet at the Golden Corral. Bus fare, driver's tip,snacks and all of the above is included in the price. This is open to all the public, including students. For more information, please call Mary Lou DeRea-Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630." June 27-29 Wind Gap Fire Co. Carnival Wind Gap Fire Company Carnival Hosted by Wind Gap Fire Company Carnival will be held June 27, 29 & 29, 2019 from 5 PM – 11 PM South Lehigh and East 3rd St, Wind Gap. June 29 Bus Trip to 911 Memorial PAHS Class of 1973 Scholarship Fund hosting a Trip to New York 911 Memorial Museum and little Italy Saturday June 29, 2019. Bus pickup at William Penn park and ride 8:00am. Visit 911 Museum at 10:00am-12:00pm then to Little Italy for Lunch on your own. Bus picks up there at 3:00pm back to William Penn park and ride. Price is $65.00, includes Bus and Ticket into Museum. For a reservation please call Margaret 610-417-0461. 50th Anniversary Bash Steve DeFranco, Sr. is in his 50th season with the Roseto ball team and there will be a big anniversary bash hosted by Stephen DeFranco at Roseto Ball Park, Denisco St., Bangor, PA on Saturday, June 29 from 1PM to 11:59PM. The public is invited so come join us for a full day of fun and memories. We are also trying to put an alumni team together to play a softball game against the current team. So if you're interested, let us know. July 6 Stroudsburg Art Festival The Stroudsburg Art Festival Hosted by Gamut Art Gallery will be held Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 12 PM – 7 PM at 109-111 N. 8th street, Stroudsburg, in courthouse square! Join the vendors and visit this amazing show in Downtown Stroudsburg! Get vendor application at : http://poconoarts.org/programs/annual-special-events/ July 13 Big Rig and Tractor Pull Big Rig and Tractor Pull will be held Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 10 AM – 5:30 PM by the Pocono Old Tyme Farm Equipment Assoc. Gilbert, PA. Big Rig Truck pulls on Saturday July 13th. Pull is open to all big rigs and tractors. Registration opens at 10 am and pulls start at 11 am. There will be food, flea market and the museum will be open. This is a great family event!! Come out and cheer on your favorite Macks, Peterbilts, Kenworths, Western Stars and more!! More info coming soon! Email at potfea@gmail.com Check out the website at www.poconooldtyme.com for more information July 15 Roseto Summer Recreation Roseto Borough is happy to announce our 2019 summer recreation program. The dates will be the weeks of July 15 and July 22. We start at 9:00am and end at Noon each day, Monday - Friday. There is no cost for Roseto residents and a $30.00 per child for nonresidents. Children that have completed kindergarten up to 6th grade are invited to attend. They will have a registration time on Saturday July 13, 9:00-12:00 at the Roseto ballpark pavilion. July 22 Roseto Summer Recreation Roseto Borough is happy to announce our 2019 summer recreation program. The dates will be the weeks of July 15 and July 22. We start at 9:00am and end at Noon each day, Monday - Friday. There is no cost for Roseto residents and a $30.00 per child for nonresidents. Children that have completed kindergarten up to 6th grade are invited to attend. They will have a registration time on Saturday July 13, 9:00-12:00 at the Roseto ballpark pavilion. July 28 Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show Come to Reagle Dodge on Sunday, July 28 beginning at 8 AM for a Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show. August 10 Heritage Craft Day Heritage Craft Day will be held Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 11 AM – 3 PM at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Explore Quiet Valley on a day when we celebrate traditional and heritage crafts. There will be demonstrations and hands-on activities with craft including spinning and weaving, basket making, egg etching, wheat weaving, pottery, blacksmithing and more. Admission is free with purchase of tour tickets for the day August 11 Historic Blairstown Day Historic Blairstown Day Hosted by Blairstown Museum will featured Sunday, August 11, 2019 at 11 AM – 5 PM at the Blairstown Museum 26 Main Street, PO Box 109, Blairstown, New Jersey 07825 Dust off your bonnets and bowties ladies and gentlemen -- and get ready to party like it's 1899! The 3rd Annual Historic Blairstown Day, sponsored by the Blairstown Museum, is a celebration of Blairstown's heritage. Spend the day enjoying the ambiance of a bygone era with nostalgic music; antique, craft and food vendors; classic car show; a birthday celebration for town founder John Insley Blair and much more. For more information, vendor signup, car show registration, and sponsor opportunities, visit https://blairstownmuseum.com/events/historic-blairstown-day August 14 Farm Show Car Cruise The Fourth Annual Blue Valley Farm Show Car Cruise Hosted by Blue Valley Farm Show will be held Wednesday, August 14 from 5 PM – 10 PM at Blue Valley Farm Show 707 American Bangor Road, Bangor.Come on out and show off your cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles! No Registration Fee! No need to save your spot just come on out and show off your wheels!!! August 24-25 Pocono State Craft Festival Pocono State Craft Festival 2019 sponsored by Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm and Pocono Arts Council will be held August 24-25, 2019 at the Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm in Stroudsburg PA. . Quiet Valley is a working farm, no pets and no smoking please! For more information, info@poconoarts.org, 570-476-4460, http://www.poconocrafts.com/, OR http://poconoarts.org/programs/annual-special-events/pocono-craft/ August 31 Radio Zoo Playing Radio Zoo will play at the Overlook Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 5 PM – 9 PM 4285 N Delaware Dr, Mt Bethel,. This is an awesome summertime venue located on Route 611 by Portland Pa . You won't want to miss it! Radio zoo is a high energy, fun band covering rock, pop, alternative, and even a dash of country hit songs Stroudfest 209 StroudFest 2019 Hosted by Sherman Theater will be held Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 11 AM – 6 PM, 524 Main St, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Slate Belt Y Sprint New in 2019, the The Greater Valley YMCA will hold 4 races as part of the GVYMCA Race Series! This Slate Belt Sprint is the second race in the series. The other races are the Firecracker 5k on July 4th, Debbie's Dash on October 12th, and the Pumpkin Pie 5k on Thanksgiving! As either part of the series or as a stand-alone race, the Slate Belt Branch will hold its Slate Belt Sprint 5k Run/Walk on August 31st! Kick-off your Labor Day celebrations with us for our 3rd Annual Slate Belt Sprint 5K! This is a family event, as well as an event for competitive runners. Medals awarded for top male/female runner and walker, and top three male/female times by age category. September 6 Annual Community Night The second Annual Community Night hosted by Green and White Youth Association clock will be held Friday, September 6, 2019 from 5 PM – 8 PM at the Green And White Field C Street, Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania .Vendors $10, games 50 cents. email Chrissie at chrissieh65@gmail.com Tricky tray at 7pm. Presale tickets will be able in late August. September 12 Slate Belt AARP Trip Slate Belt AARP Chapter 4135 will be taking a trip to Boston, Salem and Cape Ann, Sept. 12-16,2019. This is open to the public...Anyone interested please call Deanna 610-588-4623 for more info. The Chapter is having a Picnic on June 10, 1pm, at the Senior Center. This will be open to the public and if interested, please call Deanna at the above # or Paula, 610-392-7737 for more info. The next meeting is May 13, 1pm at the Senior Center...Entertainment will be by the Senior Hoofers from Jeannie Cardinal’s School of Dance.. All seniors are welcome to attend.. . September 13 Friday the 13th Exhibit A Friday the 13th Exhibit is planned for September 13, 2019 at 9 AM – 10 PM at Blairstown Museum 26 Main Street, PO Box 109, Blairstown, New Jersey 07825 Visit the Blairstown Museum on Friday the 13th from 9am to 10pm to view our exclusive Friday the 13th exhibit; visit iconic movie locations; shop at our Slash and Shop Marketplace; enjoy free movie-themed photo booths; and take advantage of a 13% slashing discount on every Souvenir Shop purchase. September 28 Celtic Cultural Competitions The Celtic Cultural Alliance host several competitions celebrating Celtic music and poetry at Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival this year. The competitions’ goal is to showcase and celebrate the local talent in songwriting, youth Celtic fiddle playing, and creativity in poetry.
October 12 Masonic Motorama The Seventh Annual Masonic Motorama Presented By Portland Lodge No.311 will be held Saturday, October 12, from 8 AM – 11 PM at Plainfield Farmers Fair. The event is open to anything with a motor!! Car/truck show , monster truck. Truck and tractor pulls. Food, games and vendors. Cost is Adults $9.00, children age 5 to 10 $5.00. Children under the age of 5 are free. October 26 A Car-Truck -Tractor Show A Car-Truck -Tractor Show Hosted by Lower Mt Bethel Sandt's Eddy Fire Company will be held Saturday, October 26, from 9 AM – 3 PM on the Martins Creek Belvidere Hwy, Bangor. November 2 Harvest Action The Blue and White Harvest Auction Saturday November 2 at Plainfield Fire Co. New Design... same great fundraiser! All proceeds benefit the students of Immaculate Conception School! This is an Adult only affair - BYOB- must be 21. Ticket includes: d’oeuvres dinner & dessert. There will be a live and silent auction, wine pull, 50-50 and tricky tray. Tickets go on sale August 2019. Look for more information. November 30 Jingle on Main 2019 Jingle on Main 2019 Hosted by Greater Blairstown Business Association is planned for Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 10 AM – 4 PM Vertical Divider
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