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November 24
Deer Head Inn - Steve Sandberg Quartet 8 pm Porter's Pub - Laura Purefield 10:00 pm Sherman Theater- Railroad Earth 7:30 pm November 25 Deer Head Inn - Michele Bautier & Walt Bibinger 5:00 pm Sarah Street Grill - Sun.Night Football 8:30 pm |
November 26
Deer Head Inn - Water Gap Jazz Orchestra 7:30 pm Porter's Pub - Karaoke at Porter's Pub 9:00 pm Sarah Street Grill - Monday Night Football 8:30 pm November 27 Sarah Street Grill - Steve McDaniel 9:30pm |
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November 24
Celebration of Life
New Approach presents "The Finale" A Celebration of Life for Jean Pinto, on Saturday, November 24 at 2:00 pm in Wind Gap Middle School. After 48 years, this will be the last concert the group performs. Join them as they pay tribute to the founder of New Approach.
Toys for Tots Toy Drive
The holidays are just around the corner and that means it's time for the Annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive Event hosted by Portland Lodge No. 311 F&AM. This year's event will be held at Charter's Banquet Facility at Plainfield Township Fire Company, located at 6480 Sullivan Trail in Wind Gap, PA on Saturday, November 24th from 1-4pm.
Bangor Christmas Tree Lighting
Bangor Christmas Tree Lighting, 6 PM at the Monument at the bottom of Broadway, refreshments will follow the tree lighting at The Hub.
Craft Show
Mt. Bethel Fire Co. Ladies Auxilary Christmas Craft show, Saturday, November 24th 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Over 100 Crafters in 2 rooms. Kitchen open for breakfast and lumch. Take out available. Bake Sale table, free admission and door prizes!
New Approach presents "The Finale" A Celebration of Life for Jean Pinto, on Saturday, November 24 at 2:00 pm in Wind Gap Middle School. After 48 years, this will be the last concert the group performs. Join them as they pay tribute to the founder of New Approach.
Toys for Tots Toy Drive
The holidays are just around the corner and that means it's time for the Annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive Event hosted by Portland Lodge No. 311 F&AM. This year's event will be held at Charter's Banquet Facility at Plainfield Township Fire Company, located at 6480 Sullivan Trail in Wind Gap, PA on Saturday, November 24th from 1-4pm.
Bangor Christmas Tree Lighting
Bangor Christmas Tree Lighting, 6 PM at the Monument at the bottom of Broadway, refreshments will follow the tree lighting at The Hub.
Craft Show
Mt. Bethel Fire Co. Ladies Auxilary Christmas Craft show, Saturday, November 24th 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Over 100 Crafters in 2 rooms. Kitchen open for breakfast and lumch. Take out available. Bake Sale table, free admission and door prizes!
November 25
Wind Gap Holiday Celebration
Wind Gap Holiday Celebration will be held Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 2 PM – 4 PM, at Wind Gap Fire Company Station 35 147 N Broadway, Wind Gap, Pennsylvania 18091 Holiday celebration to bring together the Wind Gap community with free food, snacks, and drinks. Santa will be there 2:00pm- 4:00pm
Joe Uliana Sr. Benefit
A benefit for Joe Uliana Sr.will be held Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 12 PM – 9 PM If you know him, he’s had many medical issues throughout the past 10 years, and in September of 2018, he was diagnosed with stage 3 liver cancer. They are hosting a benefit to provide costs for living outside of the hospital. His benefit will be hosted at East Bangor Fire Hall, and there will be bands, tricky trays, a DJ, door prizes, and more. Tickets to get in are $20, and they are able to be bought in advance.
Portland Holiday Festivities
The Borough of Portland will be having their annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Nov. 25th at 6:30pm. Come and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies while waiting for Santa & Mrs. Claus to arrive on a Fire Truck. Kick off the Holiday Season with a message from Mayor Prator & a Holiday Blessing from our local Ministries, followed by local musicians singing holiday carols. Take a picture with Mr. & Mrs. Claus and send a letter to Santa. The Tree will be lit at 7:00pm by our Honorary Tree Lighter. Bring an ornament (plastic, non-edible) to hang on the tree. Happy Holidays! Portland Community Events Committee.
Rosteo Tree Lighting
Roseto Tree Lighting at Roseto Borough Hall, 6 PM
Wind Gap Tree Lighting
Wind Gap Tree Lighting Ceremony at 545 East West Street (Municipal Building), Wind Gap 1-4 PM
Wind Gap Holiday Celebration
Wind Gap Holiday Celebration will be held Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 2 PM – 4 PM, at Wind Gap Fire Company Station 35 147 N Broadway, Wind Gap, Pennsylvania 18091 Holiday celebration to bring together the Wind Gap community with free food, snacks, and drinks. Santa will be there 2:00pm- 4:00pm
Joe Uliana Sr. Benefit
A benefit for Joe Uliana Sr.will be held Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 12 PM – 9 PM If you know him, he’s had many medical issues throughout the past 10 years, and in September of 2018, he was diagnosed with stage 3 liver cancer. They are hosting a benefit to provide costs for living outside of the hospital. His benefit will be hosted at East Bangor Fire Hall, and there will be bands, tricky trays, a DJ, door prizes, and more. Tickets to get in are $20, and they are able to be bought in advance.
Portland Holiday Festivities
The Borough of Portland will be having their annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Nov. 25th at 6:30pm. Come and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies while waiting for Santa & Mrs. Claus to arrive on a Fire Truck. Kick off the Holiday Season with a message from Mayor Prator & a Holiday Blessing from our local Ministries, followed by local musicians singing holiday carols. Take a picture with Mr. & Mrs. Claus and send a letter to Santa. The Tree will be lit at 7:00pm by our Honorary Tree Lighter. Bring an ornament (plastic, non-edible) to hang on the tree. Happy Holidays! Portland Community Events Committee.
Rosteo Tree Lighting
Roseto Tree Lighting at Roseto Borough Hall, 6 PM
Wind Gap Tree Lighting
Wind Gap Tree Lighting Ceremony at 545 East West Street (Municipal Building), Wind Gap 1-4 PM
November 26
Advent Study
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will be offering a 4-week Adult Study on "The Art of Advent", starting on Monday, November 26 at 7:00 p.m. The study will take a look at some of the works of art throughout history that depict the events leading up to the birth of Christ. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. (Call 610-588-4453 or visit ebumc.org.)
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will be offering a 4-week Adult Study on "The Art of Advent", starting on Monday, November 26 at 7:00 p.m. The study will take a look at some of the works of art throughout history that depict the events leading up to the birth of Christ. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. (Call 610-588-4453 or visit ebumc.org.)
November 28
Film Screening
“Fantastic Mr. Fox,” by Wes Andersen November 28 at 7 pm at Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox is a tale of crossing the line of family responsibilities, late night adventures, the friendships and awakenings of this country life that is inhabited by Fantastic Mr. Fox and his friends. This screening is in partnership with Northampton Community College and will feature a talkback with NCC students. For more information, go to http://www.steelstacks.org/event/7257/fantastic-mr-fox/.
UMBT Tree Lighting
Upper Mt. Bethel Township Tree Lighting Ceremony at Upper Mt. Bethel Fire Company, 5-6 PM
“Fantastic Mr. Fox,” by Wes Andersen November 28 at 7 pm at Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox is a tale of crossing the line of family responsibilities, late night adventures, the friendships and awakenings of this country life that is inhabited by Fantastic Mr. Fox and his friends. This screening is in partnership with Northampton Community College and will feature a talkback with NCC students. For more information, go to http://www.steelstacks.org/event/7257/fantastic-mr-fox/.
UMBT Tree Lighting
Upper Mt. Bethel Township Tree Lighting Ceremony at Upper Mt. Bethel Fire Company, 5-6 PM
November 30
Annual Winter Chorus Concert
On November 30 in Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall, NCC Bethlehem Campus at 7 pm, sit back and be transported into a holiday wonderland as the chorus sings all your seasonal favorites. Admission is a non-perishable food item to benefit the needy, or a $5 donation to the NCC Chorus Scholarship Fund. For more information, email rhaber@northampton.edu or call 610-861-4541 x7171.
On November 30 in Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall, NCC Bethlehem Campus at 7 pm, sit back and be transported into a holiday wonderland as the chorus sings all your seasonal favorites. Admission is a non-perishable food item to benefit the needy, or a $5 donation to the NCC Chorus Scholarship Fund. For more information, email rhaber@northampton.edu or call 610-861-4541 x7171.
December 1, 2, 8 and 9
Old Time Christmas
Enjoy an Old Time Christmas at Quiet Valley Dec. 1 & 2 and Dec. 8 & 9. Small groups go out every 20 minutes for candlelit visits to an 1800s Christmas; discount with reservation for groups of 12 or more going out between 2:30pm and 3:30pm
Enjoy an Old Time Christmas at Quiet Valley Dec. 1 & 2 and Dec. 8 & 9. Small groups go out every 20 minutes for candlelit visits to an 1800s Christmas; discount with reservation for groups of 12 or more going out between 2:30pm and 3:30pm
December 1
Breakfast with Santa
Here comes Santa Claus on December 1, right down to Pocono Hall on the Monroe Campus of NCC. Join us for a fun-filled holiday breakfast, and enjoy a variety of activities sponsored by the NCC Monroe student clubs. Room 108, Pocono Hall, Monroe Campus 9 a.m. – noon. Free for children under 5; $3 for ages 5 – 12; $5 for ages over 12 For more information and to register, email nccmonroestudentlife@gmail.com or call 570-369-1851.
Holiday Bazaar
A Holiday Bazaar will be held December 1 in the Wind Gap Middle School Gymnasium vendor will be selected on a first-come, first-served fashion. No two vendors of the same business will be permitted without prior approval in an effort to avoid duplication. Electric is NOT guaranteed. Vendors may only take up one table, unless they have purchase more space. Table space is available at a cost of $20.00 per table. Doors to the public will be open from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
A completed registration form must be submitted to Spring Shank at shank.spring@penargylsd.org or mail to 501 W. Laurel Avenue, Pen Argyl, PA 18072. Checks should be made payable to Families First. An email confirmation will be sent when registration and payment are received.
Craft and Vendor Bazaar
Craft and vendor bazaar Saturday, Dec. 1st 10-4 @ Hope Church Wind Gap. There will be a tricky tray to benefit Awesome animal shelter. Food and drinks will be available. Santa will be stopping by!
Pancakes with Santa
The Friends of the Bangor Public Library will hold their Annual “Breakfast Pancake with Santa”. The event will be held on Saturday, December 1st, from 9AM-12PM at the Bee Hive, 197 Pennsylvania Ave. Bangor, PA. There will be a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, in addition to Crafts, Photos, and Door Prizes. All attendees, Children and Adults will receive a “free” Christmas book from Santa. Tickets will be available at the door. $5.00 for Adults, $3.00 for children 2-10 years, and Children under 1 are free. Children must be accompanied by an Adult. All proceeds benefit the Bangor Public Library. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661. The Girl Scouts will also be selling their homemade ornaments at the breakfast.
SBAAC Pet Photos with Santa
Bring your pet for a private session with Santa on Saturday, December 1 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Time slots will between 11 am and 3 pm will be assigned when you register. For $10 you will receive a digital image emailed to you with copyright release so you can print anywhere!
TO REGISTER: Please send $10 per slot via paypal FRIENDS & FAMILY to SlateBeltAnimalAdvocacyGroup@gmail.com and then message us for a time slot. (if you prefer sending as Goods and Services please add 50 cents)
Local vendors will be setup and we encourage you to check them out while you are there. Vendor announcement will be made below.
**ALL DOGS MUST BE LEASHED & UNDER CONTROL** If your pet is dog or cat aggressive, please message us privately before selecting time slot to arrange a safe visit.
Lower Mt. Bethel Tree Lighting Ceremony
Lower Mt Bethel Tree Lighting at the Lower Mt. Bethel Municipal Building, 2004 Hutchinson Ave., Martins Creek, 5 PM.
Christmas Craft Show & Tree Lighting
A Christmas Craft Show and tree lighting will be held at East Bangor Fire Company, 30 East Central Avenue, East Bangor on December 1 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. There will be kids crafts from 6:00 to 7:00 pm and at 7:00 pm Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive on the fire truck to light the Fire Company Christmas Tree. After the tree is lit, hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Parking for the event is in the back of the fire company off of Cleveland Street.
Here comes Santa Claus on December 1, right down to Pocono Hall on the Monroe Campus of NCC. Join us for a fun-filled holiday breakfast, and enjoy a variety of activities sponsored by the NCC Monroe student clubs. Room 108, Pocono Hall, Monroe Campus 9 a.m. – noon. Free for children under 5; $3 for ages 5 – 12; $5 for ages over 12 For more information and to register, email nccmonroestudentlife@gmail.com or call 570-369-1851.
Holiday Bazaar
A Holiday Bazaar will be held December 1 in the Wind Gap Middle School Gymnasium vendor will be selected on a first-come, first-served fashion. No two vendors of the same business will be permitted without prior approval in an effort to avoid duplication. Electric is NOT guaranteed. Vendors may only take up one table, unless they have purchase more space. Table space is available at a cost of $20.00 per table. Doors to the public will be open from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
A completed registration form must be submitted to Spring Shank at shank.spring@penargylsd.org or mail to 501 W. Laurel Avenue, Pen Argyl, PA 18072. Checks should be made payable to Families First. An email confirmation will be sent when registration and payment are received.
Craft and Vendor Bazaar
Craft and vendor bazaar Saturday, Dec. 1st 10-4 @ Hope Church Wind Gap. There will be a tricky tray to benefit Awesome animal shelter. Food and drinks will be available. Santa will be stopping by!
Pancakes with Santa
The Friends of the Bangor Public Library will hold their Annual “Breakfast Pancake with Santa”. The event will be held on Saturday, December 1st, from 9AM-12PM at the Bee Hive, 197 Pennsylvania Ave. Bangor, PA. There will be a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, in addition to Crafts, Photos, and Door Prizes. All attendees, Children and Adults will receive a “free” Christmas book from Santa. Tickets will be available at the door. $5.00 for Adults, $3.00 for children 2-10 years, and Children under 1 are free. Children must be accompanied by an Adult. All proceeds benefit the Bangor Public Library. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661. The Girl Scouts will also be selling their homemade ornaments at the breakfast.
SBAAC Pet Photos with Santa
Bring your pet for a private session with Santa on Saturday, December 1 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Time slots will between 11 am and 3 pm will be assigned when you register. For $10 you will receive a digital image emailed to you with copyright release so you can print anywhere!
TO REGISTER: Please send $10 per slot via paypal FRIENDS & FAMILY to SlateBeltAnimalAdvocacyGroup@gmail.com and then message us for a time slot. (if you prefer sending as Goods and Services please add 50 cents)
Local vendors will be setup and we encourage you to check them out while you are there. Vendor announcement will be made below.
**ALL DOGS MUST BE LEASHED & UNDER CONTROL** If your pet is dog or cat aggressive, please message us privately before selecting time slot to arrange a safe visit.
Lower Mt. Bethel Tree Lighting Ceremony
Lower Mt Bethel Tree Lighting at the Lower Mt. Bethel Municipal Building, 2004 Hutchinson Ave., Martins Creek, 5 PM.
Christmas Craft Show & Tree Lighting
A Christmas Craft Show and tree lighting will be held at East Bangor Fire Company, 30 East Central Avenue, East Bangor on December 1 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. There will be kids crafts from 6:00 to 7:00 pm and at 7:00 pm Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive on the fire truck to light the Fire Company Christmas Tree. After the tree is lit, hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Parking for the event is in the back of the fire company off of Cleveland Street.
December 3
Santa Coming to Pen Argyl
Santa Claus, with the help of the Lookout Fire Co. , will be visiting the children of Pen Argyl on a fire truck, bringing gifts to your home!
To be included on the list for Santa to stop at your house, sign ups will be held on Monday December 3rd, 10th and 17th from 6 - 7:30 pm at the Lookout Fire Co. Social Hall on North Robinson Ave. All gifts must be wrapped when signing up, and we will only be accepting one gift per child.
This is only for residents of Pen Argyl Borough.
Donations are always appreciated but not required.
Santa Claus, with the help of the Lookout Fire Co. , will be visiting the children of Pen Argyl on a fire truck, bringing gifts to your home!
To be included on the list for Santa to stop at your house, sign ups will be held on Monday December 3rd, 10th and 17th from 6 - 7:30 pm at the Lookout Fire Co. Social Hall on North Robinson Ave. All gifts must be wrapped when signing up, and we will only be accepting one gift per child.
This is only for residents of Pen Argyl Borough.
Donations are always appreciated but not required.
December 4
Winter Concert
Bangor High School Choirs Winter Concert will be Tuesday, December 4, 7:30pm at M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater. Performing Ensembles will be the Concert Choir, Symphonic Choir, and Chamber Choir.
Bangor High School Choirs Winter Concert will be Tuesday, December 4, 7:30pm at M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater. Performing Ensembles will be the Concert Choir, Symphonic Choir, and Chamber Choir.
December 5
Free Luthier Information Sessions
Learn how to benefit from a curriculum that includes old world craftsmanship and modern manufacturing. The stringed instrument industry is expanding and there is a need for technical skilled individuals and motivated entrepreneurs to grow with this industry. This event will be held at Fab Lab, Fowler Family Southside Center from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on December 5. Admission is free, but please RSVP. To do so, go to https://bit.ly/2LBm5FW. Questions? Email arotzell@northampton.edu or call 610-332-8665.
Learn how to benefit from a curriculum that includes old world craftsmanship and modern manufacturing. The stringed instrument industry is expanding and there is a need for technical skilled individuals and motivated entrepreneurs to grow with this industry. This event will be held at Fab Lab, Fowler Family Southside Center from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on December 5. Admission is free, but please RSVP. To do so, go to https://bit.ly/2LBm5FW. Questions? Email arotzell@northampton.edu or call 610-332-8665.
December 6 & 7
NCC Dance Showcase
The dance concert showcases student performances with choreography by NCC dance faculty, guest choreographers and students. Sponsored by NCC Theatre Department. December 6, 11:15 a.m. and December 7, 7:30 p.m. at Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall, Bethlehem Campus. Admission is free with a donation of canned goods for the needy.
The dance concert showcases student performances with choreography by NCC dance faculty, guest choreographers and students. Sponsored by NCC Theatre Department. December 6, 11:15 a.m. and December 7, 7:30 p.m. at Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall, Bethlehem Campus. Admission is free with a donation of canned goods for the needy.
December 7
Attention Adult Crafters
Join fellow patrons of Blue Mountain Community Library for special Christmas crafting workshop events! December 7 at 12:30 PM make a beautiful painted glass ornament for just $10! (craft offered for adults). The cost is for materials. Number of craft workshop spaces is limited, and tickets must be purchased in advance.
Pen Argyl's Holiday Celebration
On Friday, December 7 at 6:30pm, Pen Argyl Borough will host a very special evening at Weona Park Community Center. Mayor Nasatka, Borough Council and the Pen Argyl Outreach Committee invites the families of Pen Argyl to attend the Pen Argyl’s Holiday Celebration at the Community Center located in Weona Park. Join friends, family and neighbors for a joyous holiday celebration.
Join fellow patrons of Blue Mountain Community Library for special Christmas crafting workshop events! December 7 at 12:30 PM make a beautiful painted glass ornament for just $10! (craft offered for adults). The cost is for materials. Number of craft workshop spaces is limited, and tickets must be purchased in advance.
Pen Argyl's Holiday Celebration
On Friday, December 7 at 6:30pm, Pen Argyl Borough will host a very special evening at Weona Park Community Center. Mayor Nasatka, Borough Council and the Pen Argyl Outreach Committee invites the families of Pen Argyl to attend the Pen Argyl’s Holiday Celebration at the Community Center located in Weona Park. Join friends, family and neighbors for a joyous holiday celebration.
December 8
Attention Crafters From 3rd Grade and Up
Join fellow patrons of Blue Mountain Community Library for special Christmas crafting workshop events! December 8 at 10:00 AM construct a cute noodle angel ornament for $2! (craft offered for 3rd grade and up) and at 1:00 PM construct a wire angel ornament for $2! (craft offered for 6th grade and up). The costs are for materials. Number of craft workshop spaces is limited, and tickets must be purchased in advance.
Breakfast with Santa
Hosted by Slate Belt Rotary and Scorecard Sports Bar & Grill $8 for adults and children 10 and over. Children 9 and younger are FREE. December 8, 9:00am - 11:00am.
Breakfast with Santa
Hosted by First United Methodist Church Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 9 AM – 11 AM, 55 North 3rd Street, Bangor. You're invited to bring your children to their second annual Breakfast with Santa at the church. You'll enjoy a delicious, hot, all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet with Santa. Everyone will have an opportunity to have their picture taken with Santa!
Seating is limited so make your reservations now. Last year we were at maximum capacity and couldn't admit any more. Children under 12 are free, all others are $5.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 2 weeks of the event or for no-shows as your reservations are for your seats and means that someone else was unable to attend.
Winter Wildlife Watch
On Saturday, December 8 at 10:00 AM-3:00 PM, spend some of your Saturday watching wildlife at Jacobsburg! Our educators will have activities available at the visitor center including a morning bird walk, bird feeder making, indoor wildlife viewing area, and an afternoon hike to find traces of animals along the trails. Hot chocolate will be available all day long. Join us for one of the organized adventures, choose your own, or enjoy the activities at the visitor center.
Elks National Hoop Shoot
Bangor Lodge #1106 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is pleased to announce the
Elks National Hoop Shoot to be held beginning at 12:00 PM noon on Saturday December 8, 2018 at the Washington Elementary School, 381 Washington Blvd, Bangor, PA. This Free Throw Contest is open to boys and girls ages 8 through 13 and is free to all contestants. Registration will be open beginning at 11:30 AM on December 8, 2018 at the school gymnasium.
Beginning at the local level, winning contestants will advance through District, State, Regional, and National competitions. The Elks helps sponsor contestants and their families at every level of competition. One boy and one girl from each division will win a national title at the National Finals and have their names inscribed in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Two National Champions will receive the Getty Powell Award for most baskets made during the National Finals.
The Elks National Hoop Shoot Program, sponsored by the Elks National Foundation, provides a character-building, competitive experience for all contestants. Contestants learn about the importance of respect and good sportsmanship. The Bangor Lodge is a proud sponsor of this annual local event. Winners of this local event will represent our Lodge at the District Free throw competition, also being held at Washington Elementary in February.
Join fellow patrons of Blue Mountain Community Library for special Christmas crafting workshop events! December 8 at 10:00 AM construct a cute noodle angel ornament for $2! (craft offered for 3rd grade and up) and at 1:00 PM construct a wire angel ornament for $2! (craft offered for 6th grade and up). The costs are for materials. Number of craft workshop spaces is limited, and tickets must be purchased in advance.
Breakfast with Santa
Hosted by Slate Belt Rotary and Scorecard Sports Bar & Grill $8 for adults and children 10 and over. Children 9 and younger are FREE. December 8, 9:00am - 11:00am.
Breakfast with Santa
Hosted by First United Methodist Church Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 9 AM – 11 AM, 55 North 3rd Street, Bangor. You're invited to bring your children to their second annual Breakfast with Santa at the church. You'll enjoy a delicious, hot, all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet with Santa. Everyone will have an opportunity to have their picture taken with Santa!
Seating is limited so make your reservations now. Last year we were at maximum capacity and couldn't admit any more. Children under 12 are free, all others are $5.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 2 weeks of the event or for no-shows as your reservations are for your seats and means that someone else was unable to attend.
Winter Wildlife Watch
On Saturday, December 8 at 10:00 AM-3:00 PM, spend some of your Saturday watching wildlife at Jacobsburg! Our educators will have activities available at the visitor center including a morning bird walk, bird feeder making, indoor wildlife viewing area, and an afternoon hike to find traces of animals along the trails. Hot chocolate will be available all day long. Join us for one of the organized adventures, choose your own, or enjoy the activities at the visitor center.
Elks National Hoop Shoot
Bangor Lodge #1106 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is pleased to announce the
Elks National Hoop Shoot to be held beginning at 12:00 PM noon on Saturday December 8, 2018 at the Washington Elementary School, 381 Washington Blvd, Bangor, PA. This Free Throw Contest is open to boys and girls ages 8 through 13 and is free to all contestants. Registration will be open beginning at 11:30 AM on December 8, 2018 at the school gymnasium.
Beginning at the local level, winning contestants will advance through District, State, Regional, and National competitions. The Elks helps sponsor contestants and their families at every level of competition. One boy and one girl from each division will win a national title at the National Finals and have their names inscribed in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Two National Champions will receive the Getty Powell Award for most baskets made during the National Finals.
The Elks National Hoop Shoot Program, sponsored by the Elks National Foundation, provides a character-building, competitive experience for all contestants. Contestants learn about the importance of respect and good sportsmanship. The Bangor Lodge is a proud sponsor of this annual local event. Winners of this local event will represent our Lodge at the District Free throw competition, also being held at Washington Elementary in February.
December 9
Lehigh Valley Youth Chorus Winter Concert
The angelic voices of local boys and girls in grades 3-12 will put you in the holiday spirit at NCC in Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall, Bethlehem Campus at 3 pm on December 9. Admission is a non-perishable food item for the needy. For more information, call 610-861-4120.
All You Can Eat Breakfast
All You Can Eat Breakfast Hosted by Blue Valley Rescue Squad - Station 71, Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 8 AM – 12 PM at Roseto Legion 143 Garibaldi Ave, Roseto. Adults $8, Children under 5- Free.
Pancake and Sausage Breakfast
Join Santa Claus and Washington Township Vol. Fire Co. for an All-U-Can-Eat Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on Sunday, December 9th from 9am-12pm. The cost is $7.00 Per Person, 3 and Under FREE!
For Advance Tickets 610-588-2113.
Professional Pictures with Santa will be available for purchase plus there will be a Christmas Gift Tricky Tray. Buy a chance and win some great PRIZES!
The angelic voices of local boys and girls in grades 3-12 will put you in the holiday spirit at NCC in Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall, Bethlehem Campus at 3 pm on December 9. Admission is a non-perishable food item for the needy. For more information, call 610-861-4120.
All You Can Eat Breakfast
All You Can Eat Breakfast Hosted by Blue Valley Rescue Squad - Station 71, Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 8 AM – 12 PM at Roseto Legion 143 Garibaldi Ave, Roseto. Adults $8, Children under 5- Free.
Pancake and Sausage Breakfast
Join Santa Claus and Washington Township Vol. Fire Co. for an All-U-Can-Eat Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on Sunday, December 9th from 9am-12pm. The cost is $7.00 Per Person, 3 and Under FREE!
For Advance Tickets 610-588-2113.
Professional Pictures with Santa will be available for purchase plus there will be a Christmas Gift Tricky Tray. Buy a chance and win some great PRIZES!
December 10
Santa Coming to Pen Argyl
Santa Claus, with the help of the Lookout Fire Co. , will be visiting the children of Pen Argyl on a fire truck, bringing gifts to your home!
To be included on the list for Santa to stop at your house, sign ups will be held on Monday December 10th and 17th from 6 - 7:30 pm at the Lookout Fire Co. Social Hall on North Robinson Ave. All gifts must be wrapped when signing up, and we will only be accepting one gift per child.
This is only for residents of Pen Argyl Borough.
Donations are always appreciated but not required.
Synagro Application Meeting
The next Planning Commission special meeting for the review of the proposed Synagro/GCSL Slate Belt Heat Recovery Preliminary Land Development application is confirmed for Monday, December 10, 2018 at 7:00 PM. Unless there are unforeseen circumstances, this meeting will be held at the Plainfield Township Fire Department Social Hall located at 6480 Sullivan Trail.
Santa Claus, with the help of the Lookout Fire Co. , will be visiting the children of Pen Argyl on a fire truck, bringing gifts to your home!
To be included on the list for Santa to stop at your house, sign ups will be held on Monday December 10th and 17th from 6 - 7:30 pm at the Lookout Fire Co. Social Hall on North Robinson Ave. All gifts must be wrapped when signing up, and we will only be accepting one gift per child.
This is only for residents of Pen Argyl Borough.
Donations are always appreciated but not required.
Synagro Application Meeting
The next Planning Commission special meeting for the review of the proposed Synagro/GCSL Slate Belt Heat Recovery Preliminary Land Development application is confirmed for Monday, December 10, 2018 at 7:00 PM. Unless there are unforeseen circumstances, this meeting will be held at the Plainfield Township Fire Department Social Hall located at 6480 Sullivan Trail.
December 14
Family Night: Mysterious Mammals
Family Night: Mysterious Mammals will be held Friday, December 14 at 6:30-7:30 PM at acobsburg. Get hands-on with some furs and skulls while learning about the mammals of Pennsylvania. This program is best for families with children ages 5 and up. We will be indoors for the duration of this program. Registration is required.
Winter Band Concert
The Bangor Area High School Bands Winter Concert will be held on Friday, December 14 at 7:30pm in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater at Bangor Area High School. The Concert and Symphonic Bands will each present their own portion of the concert. At the conclusion of the program, both groups will unite on stage for a grand finale complete with a Christmas Carol sing-along and our annual performance of Sleigh Ride conducted by a jolly special guest. Please join us on December 14 to share in the holiday joy!
For more information visit: bahsbands.weebly.com
Family Night: Mysterious Mammals will be held Friday, December 14 at 6:30-7:30 PM at acobsburg. Get hands-on with some furs and skulls while learning about the mammals of Pennsylvania. This program is best for families with children ages 5 and up. We will be indoors for the duration of this program. Registration is required.
Winter Band Concert
The Bangor Area High School Bands Winter Concert will be held on Friday, December 14 at 7:30pm in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater at Bangor Area High School. The Concert and Symphonic Bands will each present their own portion of the concert. At the conclusion of the program, both groups will unite on stage for a grand finale complete with a Christmas Carol sing-along and our annual performance of Sleigh Ride conducted by a jolly special guest. Please join us on December 14 to share in the holiday joy!
For more information visit: bahsbands.weebly.com
December 15 & 16
Santa Gift Delivery
Santa Claus is coming to town! Mount Bethel and North Bangor Volunteer Fire Departments' Santa Gift Delivery is Saturday December 15th from 4-7pm. and Sunday December 16th from 1-4pm (Upper Mount Bethel Residents only).
For a $10 per child donation, you can have a pre-wrapped gift (up to 2 gifts) delivered to your home by Santa on a Fire Truck!
Santa Claus is coming to town! Mount Bethel and North Bangor Volunteer Fire Departments' Santa Gift Delivery is Saturday December 15th from 4-7pm. and Sunday December 16th from 1-4pm (Upper Mount Bethel Residents only).
For a $10 per child donation, you can have a pre-wrapped gift (up to 2 gifts) delivered to your home by Santa on a Fire Truck!
December 15
Homemade Christmas Cookie Sale
Ackermanville UM Church, Bangor, PA (1410 Ackermanville Rd., just off Rt. 191 in Ackermanville), Saturday Dec. 15, 9am-11:30 am. You choose the cookies you want! For more information, call 610-588-7818, www.ackermanvilleumc.org
Family Fun Bingo
The Lookout Fire Company #1 is proud to host our Family Fun Bingo at 1 pm on Saturday, December 15th at the Weona Park Community Center, Route 512 & South Main Street, Pen Argyl, PA Admission is $15. There will be 15 games of bingo, 50/50, bake sale and other raffles. Doors open at 11 and bingo starts at 1.
Breakfast with Santa
Columbia Fire Co. No. 1 is Roseto will be sponsoring a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday December 15th from 9-11am at the Roseto Municipal Building. The event is open to all children from Roseto borough as well as children and grandchildren of current Fire Co. members. Cost is FREE for those under 10. Adults and children 10 and over, the cost is $8. Please call 610-588-0597 or email kidsparty@columbiafireco.org for reservations.
Ackermanville UM Church, Bangor, PA (1410 Ackermanville Rd., just off Rt. 191 in Ackermanville), Saturday Dec. 15, 9am-11:30 am. You choose the cookies you want! For more information, call 610-588-7818, www.ackermanvilleumc.org
Family Fun Bingo
The Lookout Fire Company #1 is proud to host our Family Fun Bingo at 1 pm on Saturday, December 15th at the Weona Park Community Center, Route 512 & South Main Street, Pen Argyl, PA Admission is $15. There will be 15 games of bingo, 50/50, bake sale and other raffles. Doors open at 11 and bingo starts at 1.
Breakfast with Santa
Columbia Fire Co. No. 1 is Roseto will be sponsoring a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday December 15th from 9-11am at the Roseto Municipal Building. The event is open to all children from Roseto borough as well as children and grandchildren of current Fire Co. members. Cost is FREE for those under 10. Adults and children 10 and over, the cost is $8. Please call 610-588-0597 or email kidsparty@columbiafireco.org for reservations.
December 17
Santa Coming to Pen Argyl
Santa Claus, with the help of the Lookout Fire Co. , will be visiting the children of Pen Argyl on a fire truck, bringing gifts to your home!
To be included on the list for Santa to stop at your house, sign ups will be held on Monday December 17th from 6 - 7:30 pm at the Lookout Fire Co. Social Hall on North Robinson Ave. All gifts must be wrapped when signing up, and we will only be accepting one gift per child.
This is only for residents of Pen Argyl Borough.
Donations are always appreciated but not required.
Santa Claus, with the help of the Lookout Fire Co. , will be visiting the children of Pen Argyl on a fire truck, bringing gifts to your home!
To be included on the list for Santa to stop at your house, sign ups will be held on Monday December 17th from 6 - 7:30 pm at the Lookout Fire Co. Social Hall on North Robinson Ave. All gifts must be wrapped when signing up, and we will only be accepting one gift per child.
This is only for residents of Pen Argyl Borough.
Donations are always appreciated but not required.
December 20
Special Workshop Meeting
A "Special Workshop Meeting" will take place at the Upper Mount Bethel Township (UMBT) Building at 7:30pm on December 20, 2018 and will feature Ron Stern of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Mr. Stern has been overseeing the Upper Mount Bethel Study and will be at the Special Workshop Meeting to discuss what it takes to get a police force in place whether local, regional or by contracted police services provided by another municipality.
The topic for discussion will be crime statistics in UMBT for October and November and the Call Responses by the Pennsylvania State Police.
For October in Upper Mount Bethel the PSP Belfast station handled a total of 173 calls for service. The attached spreadsheet contains the significant incidents which required an investigation.
· The majority of the calls for October were what the State Police consider to be minor in nature and required no formal report other than notes in theirComputed Aided Dispatch (CAD) sheets such as false alarms, welfare checks, security checks at schools, traffic stops, etc.
A "Special Workshop Meeting" will take place at the Upper Mount Bethel Township (UMBT) Building at 7:30pm on December 20, 2018 and will feature Ron Stern of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Mr. Stern has been overseeing the Upper Mount Bethel Study and will be at the Special Workshop Meeting to discuss what it takes to get a police force in place whether local, regional or by contracted police services provided by another municipality.
The topic for discussion will be crime statistics in UMBT for October and November and the Call Responses by the Pennsylvania State Police.
For October in Upper Mount Bethel the PSP Belfast station handled a total of 173 calls for service. The attached spreadsheet contains the significant incidents which required an investigation.
· The majority of the calls for October were what the State Police consider to be minor in nature and required no formal report other than notes in theirComputed Aided Dispatch (CAD) sheets such as false alarms, welfare checks, security checks at schools, traffic stops, etc.
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Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
700 American Bangor Road
Bangor, ph 610-588-1224
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
700 American Bangor Road
Bangor, ph 610-588-1224
- Hours: 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
- For Meal Reservations please call by 10:00 one day before the meal. Cancellations ASAP.
November
- Morning Stretch, Monday November 26, 9:15 AM
- Poker, Tuesday November 29, 9:00 AM
- Paint away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 8:00-11:00 AM
- Exercise with Darla, 10:00 AM
- Baseball, Fridays, November 30, 10:00 AM
- THANKSGIVING, NOVEMBER 22 & BLACK FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23
- Library, puzzles,& computers available daily and pool most days
NOVEMBER EVENTS
- Council Meeting, Thursday, November 29, 9:00 AM
- Event Meeting, Thursday, November 29, 12:15 PM
- Trivia pursuit with pie/coffee/tea-teams recommended, Friday November 30, 12:30 PM
DECEMBER
SPECIAL DEC. EVENTS
- Pool Tables available every morning & Tuesday Thursday & Friday afternoons
- Computers, Library, cards, puzzles available on a daily basis.
- Poker, Tuesdays, 9:30 AM
- Tai Chi, Tuesdays, 12:15 PM
- Morning with the arts, Wednesdays, 8:00-11:00 AM
- Exercise, Wednesdays, 10:00 AM
- Zumba, Thursdays, 10:00 AM
SPECIAL DEC. EVENTS
- Farkle, Tuesday, December 4, 9:30 AM
- Santa Craft, Thursday, Dec. 6, 13, 20, 10:00 AM
- Reindeer games & Show appreciation for all our volunteers, Friday, December 7, 10:00 AM
- FOOD DRIVE FOR PUMP, December 10-12
- Christmas Carols, Hot Chocolate and Ugly Sweater contest, Thursday, December 13, 12:15 PM
- Baseball, Friday, December 14, 10:00 AM
- Therapy Dog, Tues, December 18, 10:00 AM
- CHRISTMAS PARTY (Pre-registration required) MUSIC WITH BILL REESE Friday, December 21
- MERRY CHRISTMAS, December 25 CENTER CLOSED
- Officers Council Meeting, Thursday, December 27, 9:00 AM
- Events Meeting, Thursday, December 27, 1:00 PM
- Celebrate the Year in review, Friday, December 28
- New Years Bingo, December 31, 12:15 PM
Bangor Library New Books
November 23
November 23
Adult Fiction
Nigh of Miracles by Elizabeth Berg
The Twisted Road of One Writer: Birth of the Brendan Chronicles by Ginny Dye
Look Alive Twenty five by Janet Evanovich
The Noel Stranger by Richard Paul Evans
Echoes of Evil by Heather Graham
Wyoming Legend by Diana Palmer
Target: Alex Cross by James Patterson
Beauty’s Kingdom by Anne Rice
Tony’s Wife by Adriana Trigiani
Adult Non Fiction
The Flame by Leonard Cohen
Beginning Programming with C++ for Dummies by Stephen Davis
Tequila Mockingbird by Tim Federle
Brief Answers to the Big Questions by Stephen Hawkings
Hedgewitch Book of Days by Mandy Mitchell
The Green Witch by Erin Hiscock Murphy
Becoming by Michelle Obama
Beauty in the Broken Places by Allison Pataki
Through Daisied Fields by Susanna Roma
The History of Jihad: from Muhammad to ISIS by Robert Spencer
Think Big and Kick Ass in Business and Life by Donald Trump
Large Print Fiction
Look Alive Twenty Five by Janet Evanovich
Tony’s wife by Adriana Trigiani
Young Adult Fiction
Ink and Bone by Rachel Caine
Fire by Kristin Cashore
Enter Three Witches by Caroline Cooney
Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan
Tales From a Not-So-Happy Birthday by Rachel Russell
Junior Fiction
Louisiana’s Way Home by Kate DiCamillo
Middle School: Save Rafe by James Patterson
Junior Non Fiction
Love Does for Kids by Bob Goff
Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World by Vashti Harrison
Easy Non Fiction
Maya Angelou by Lisbeth Kaiser
Audio Books
You Don’t Own Me by Mary Higgins Clark
The Reckoning by John Grisham
Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver
Dvds
Crazy Rich Asians
Nigh of Miracles by Elizabeth Berg
The Twisted Road of One Writer: Birth of the Brendan Chronicles by Ginny Dye
Look Alive Twenty five by Janet Evanovich
The Noel Stranger by Richard Paul Evans
Echoes of Evil by Heather Graham
Wyoming Legend by Diana Palmer
Target: Alex Cross by James Patterson
Beauty’s Kingdom by Anne Rice
Tony’s Wife by Adriana Trigiani
Adult Non Fiction
The Flame by Leonard Cohen
Beginning Programming with C++ for Dummies by Stephen Davis
Tequila Mockingbird by Tim Federle
Brief Answers to the Big Questions by Stephen Hawkings
Hedgewitch Book of Days by Mandy Mitchell
The Green Witch by Erin Hiscock Murphy
Becoming by Michelle Obama
Beauty in the Broken Places by Allison Pataki
Through Daisied Fields by Susanna Roma
The History of Jihad: from Muhammad to ISIS by Robert Spencer
Think Big and Kick Ass in Business and Life by Donald Trump
Large Print Fiction
Look Alive Twenty Five by Janet Evanovich
Tony’s wife by Adriana Trigiani
Young Adult Fiction
Ink and Bone by Rachel Caine
Fire by Kristin Cashore
Enter Three Witches by Caroline Cooney
Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan
Tales From a Not-So-Happy Birthday by Rachel Russell
Junior Fiction
Louisiana’s Way Home by Kate DiCamillo
Middle School: Save Rafe by James Patterson
Junior Non Fiction
Love Does for Kids by Bob Goff
Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World by Vashti Harrison
Easy Non Fiction
Maya Angelou by Lisbeth Kaiser
Audio Books
You Don’t Own Me by Mary Higgins Clark
The Reckoning by John Grisham
Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver
Dvds
Crazy Rich Asians
Blue Mt. Library New Books
Adult Fiction:
Texas Ranger, by James Patterson
Believe Me, by JP Delaney
Shelter In Place, by Nora Roberts
The Other Woman, by Sadie Jones
In His Father's Footsteps, by Danielle Steel
A Double Life, By Flynn Berry
Paradox, by Catherine Coulter
The Late Bloomer's Club, by Louise Miller
How it Happened, by Michael Koryta
Rush, by Lisa Patton
The Hellfire Club, by Jake Tapper
In Her Bones, by Kate Moretti
Not Her Daughter, by Rea Frey
In the Shadow of Alabama, by Judy Reene Singer
How Hard Can It Be?, by Allison Pearson
A Curve in the Road, by Julianne MacLean
Adult Non-fiction:
Educated, by Tara Westover
The Recovering, by Leslie Jamison
The Restless Wave, by John McCain
My Own Words, by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
American Pharoah, by Joe Drape
Texas Ranger, by James Patterson
Believe Me, by JP Delaney
Shelter In Place, by Nora Roberts
The Other Woman, by Sadie Jones
In His Father's Footsteps, by Danielle Steel
A Double Life, By Flynn Berry
Paradox, by Catherine Coulter
The Late Bloomer's Club, by Louise Miller
How it Happened, by Michael Koryta
Rush, by Lisa Patton
The Hellfire Club, by Jake Tapper
In Her Bones, by Kate Moretti
Not Her Daughter, by Rea Frey
In the Shadow of Alabama, by Judy Reene Singer
How Hard Can It Be?, by Allison Pearson
A Curve in the Road, by Julianne MacLean
Adult Non-fiction:
Educated, by Tara Westover
The Recovering, by Leslie Jamison
The Restless Wave, by John McCain
My Own Words, by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
American Pharoah, by Joe Drape
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