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This brilliant sunrise this morning belies the weather for this time tomorrow when the National Weather Service is forecasting snow and sleet to begin prior to 7am Sunday. Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
WINTER STORM WATCH SUNDAY & MONDAY Forecast at 3:45am Saturday ..... Snow and mixed precipitation possible from Sunday morning through Monday evening. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch possible. Travel could be very difficult throughout this period. The hazardous conditions could impact holiday return travel on Sunday and the commute periods on Monday. This will be a long-duration storm with two main periods of winter weather. Conditions on Sunday are expected to consist of a mix of snow, sleet, and ice, with snow accumulations under 2 inches. A lull in precipitation is possible Sunday evening. Most of the snow that is forecast is then expected to occur later Sunday night and Monday. Happening Saturday.....Blooming on Small Business Saturday On Saturday, November 30 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Serenity Sisters in conjunction with Love Bulbs, and Ian's Angels will be hosting a fundraiser for the Bloom Recovery House. Tickets are $20 per person and refreshments will be served. Bloom Creative Studio is a local business that is the primary means of supporting a home for women that are survivors of trauma, in various forms. This is a one time opportunity to create a piece of art for your home at a deeply discounted price. You will have several design choices to choose from, designed on a 10x10 hand framed walnut board, or 11x14 oval design. Tickets can only be used on that day, however if you can't come out that day, you can apply the cost of ticket to a 12x12 wood framed sign. There will also be a one time opportunity to book a party through Bloom with $50 down, with 20% off total cost! Tickets can be bought through the link or purchased in the studio! BUY TICKETS HERE! Witness Concert at First UEC Vocal group WITNESS will present Christmas concert at First United E.,C. Church,25 S. Second St., Bangor, on Sat. November 30 at 7:00 pm. Public cordially invited. Dreamcatchers By Kris Dreamcatchers By Kris will held Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 9 AM – 3 PM at the Mt. Bethel Fire Hall located at 2341 N Delaware Dr, Mt Bethel, PA 18343. Our table will be located in the truck bays by the doors. We will be selling dreamcatchers, Christmas ornaments, kids bracelets, Awareness keychains, and more. Come out and get some last minute Christmas presents.Mt. Bethel Craft Fair Small Business Saturday Visit Downtown Bangor on Small Business Saturday and shop local for the Holiday season! Take advantage of the BEST deals the local businesses in the community have to offer. Co-Hosts of this event will also have invited several local artisans & crafters to set up inside their businesses to offer a greater variety of wares/gifts. Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 9 AM “Giving It Up” Bonfire “Giving It Up” Bonfire will be held Saturday, November 30, from 7-9pm at Kainoa’s Ohana, 11390 N Delaware Drive Bangor. No matter how much we may want things to stay the same or return to the way they were, life is all about change. But no matter why things are changing, we need to be able to let go and move forward. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a traumatic childhood, a strained relationship, a professional failure, or a personal betrayal, holding onto that pain, anger, and/or resentment only holds us back, stuck in a rut. Come Kainoa's Ohana in Lower Mount Bethel Township for a bonfire... a “giving it up” bonfire. Here’s an opportunity to join hands with others and move forward in an environment of safety and support. If desired, write down your pain, your hurt, your anger, your resentment and throw it into the fire to let go and “give it up.” You may also bring marshmallows to toast (and graham crackers and chocolate to make s'mores) or simply enjoy the warmth of the bonfire and camaraderie of friends. There’s a pavilion where hot cider will be served, but this is an outdoors event so don’t forget to dress (hat, gloves, scarf, coat) for the weather! Pre-registration required. Send email to info@oasisbethlehem.org For more information about Kainoa’s Ohana, visit the website at: www.KainoasOhana.com ![]() The Toys for Tots program will be held Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 1 PM – 4 PM.
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 Sunday, December 1st from 1-4pm. With the donation of a new, unwrapped toy for a child 0-12 years old, they invite you to join them for a magical afternoon as they help our U.S. Marines deliver Christmas to children in need throughout Northampton County. The U.S. Marines & Chesty, the Marine Bulldog Mascot will be escorted to the event by local police & volunteer fire companies. Welcome the true heroes of Christmas, the U.S. Marines, to the event and thank them for their service with a United States flag donated by County Councilman Matt Dietz. There will be FREE 4x6 photos in the Rockin' Photobooth with Santa. The Mav oya'la Clan Costume Club will join us so that you can meet & greet your favorite characters from the Star Wars Saga. Enjoy Christmas Music by Dice Productionz, an interactive Lionel Train Display. Children can enjoy a variety of activities presented by Girl Scout Troops, Waste Management, Ignite Fitness, Bangor Daycare, Just Dance Dance Studio. In addition, there will be Gifts from Santa, Vendors & MORE Best Flu Hacks Every Traveler Should Know![]() While everyone wants to make the most of their vacation, travel can do a number on one’s health, and during flu season, the risk of feeling unwell is even higher. Feel your best with these tips: • Flu levels increase during winter because people spend more time in enclosed spaces together touching surfaces and breathing “shared” air. Traveling only amplifies this. Reduce your chances of swapping germs by avoiding contact with shared items. • Ironically, just when handwashing is most vital -- while traveling -- it becomes less convenient. Carry handwipes and sanitizers and use them when you can’t wash your hands. More importantly, avoid rubbing your eyes or nose. • An airplane cabin’s dry air accommodates the growth of viruses that thrive on low humidity. Additionally, travelers often refrain from hydrating to avoid frequent bathroom trips. Yet, when mucous membranes are dry, they can’t keep germs at bay. A general rule is to drink at least 8 ounces of water for every hour in the air. • Getting medical attention away from home is tough. Travel smart with over-the-counter products that are homeopathic and easy to use. Some, like Oscillococcinum, are good to pack in your carry-on so you can take at the first sign of symptoms. Widely available in supermarkets and drugstores, this flu medicine is taken without water, making it an ideal travel remedy. To learn more, visit Oscillo.com. • There’s no doubt that travel can cause stress, which research has shown can increase susceptibility to flu and even increase the severity of symptoms. Being flexible, prepared and building extra time into your schedule can make for stress-free travel. • Exercise boosts energy and immunity, so don’t take a vacation from workouts while traveling. • Get plenty of rest before your trip to keep your body’s natural defenses at optimum levels. Easton Holiday Craft Show![]() Holiday Craft Show will be held Saturday from 10 AM – 5 PM at the Grand Eastonian Hotel & Suites 140 Northampton St, Easton. FREE Entrance! FREE Giveaways! FREE PARKING in back. Great Holiday craft show with unique art, craft, jewelry and more for purchase. Coffee, muffins & libation available. Santa will be there for holiday pictures, live music, Create & take gifts by your own hand! Don't miss out on this great chance to get a head start on the Holidays! November 30th from 10am - 5pm.
Regular Slate Belt Events This Week.......
![]() Aaron Hartzell sings"Proud of your Boy" from Aladdin during the Disney Concert held Tuesday in the M. Craig Payne Performing Arts Theater at Bangor High School. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Ag and Youth Grant Program![]() A grant program aimed at securing the future of the state’s agriculture industry is now accepting applications.
The Ag and Youth Grant Program, created by the General Assembly under Act 40 of 2019, provides direct and matching grants to help fund eligible projects, programs and equipment purchases conducted or made by organizations composed mainly of youth and organized to promote development in agriculture, community leadership, vocational training and peer fellowship. Eligible projects include education or workforce development seminars or field trips; agricultural safety training programs; and capital projects or equipment purchases. The deadline to apply is Nov. 29. Click here for additional information. Public Service Announcements PUMP Seeks 'Generous Contributions'![]() The PUMP food pantry is open to qualifying clients every Monday morning from 10:00 am to 11:30 am and again Monday evening 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Prior to receiving food assistance, clients must register and provide proof of residency. Families are permitted to receive food every two weeks.
Their monthly overhead is $4,000 which is needed to cover rent, electricity etc. To maintain this vital service to the community they are seeking "generous contributions" for additional, much-needed storage space and maintenance. You may contribute by sending checks to PUMP, Box 69, Portland,PA 18351. You may also contribute by going to their website at pumppantry.com and clicking on the DONATE button. Pastie Sale
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will hold a pastie sale. The selections include beef w/wo onions and broccoli-cheese w/wo onions. The cost is $5.50. To order, call Lois at 610-588-1745 by Sunday, Dec. 1. Pasties must be picked up at the church on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 3:30 p.m. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. Christmas Tree Fundraiser Please hang an ornament on Blue Mountain Community Library's Christmas Tree in honor of or in memory of a person or pet. The ornaments are $5.00. Your donation will not only help support the library, the ornaments will decorate their tree. They thank you for your support and for decorating their tree. Free Community Dinner The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes you to a FREE Ham Dinner on Sunday, Dec. 1st from 4:00-5:30 p.m. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. Questions? call 610-588-4453 or visit http://ebumc.org/. Holiday Shopping at the Book Nook
The BMCL’s Book Nook is your place for one stop shopping for the reader on your Holiday List. It is a room filled with giftable books including Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction, Children and Young Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction, Large Print and Classics, as well as Puzzles and DVD’s and each month the Library offers a “Book Nook Special.” Book Nook Gift Certificates are also available to purchase for your favorite readers. The Blue Mountain Community Library is located at 216 S. Robinson Ave. in Pen Argyl. Hours are 10-12, Monday thru Saturday mornings and 6-8, Monday thru Thursday evenings. Stop in and check off all the readers on your Holiday List! Call 610-863-3029 for information or visit www.bmcl.org. Find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmclpenargyl. Rescue Fire and Santa Gifts
Bangor's Rescue Fire Co. #1 will be delivering gifts again with Santa this year. Please bring a wrapped gift for the person you wish to the fire house any Monday night between 7 and 9 pm. Santa will start deliver presents at 10 am on the 14th and continue till the last gift is delivered. Please attach to the gift the persons name, address and a phone number in case we need to contact someone. The cost is a $10 donation per two gifts and $5 for each additional gift. **snow date is 12/21/2019. Please watch our page for further details. **The home must be in the Borough of Bangor. East Bangor Santa Visits
Santa will once again visit residents of East Bangor this year on Christmas Eve. If you would like to be added to the list, call 610-588-5996. ![]() Home Heating Assistance
LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps individuals and families pay their heating bills through home heating energy assistance grants. It also provides crisis grants to help in the event of an emergency or if a resident is in danger of losing his or her heat due to broken equipment, lack of fuel or termination of utility service. The income eligibility guidelines for LIHEAP are set at 150% of the federal poverty income level. For example, the income limit for an individual is $18,735; for a couple, the limit is $25,365; and for a family of four, it is $38,625. Residents may apply for LIHEAP online or by contacting the County Assistance Office in their county of residence. Click here for additional information. Support Group For Vets & First Responders
A new confidential support group for veterans and first responders is available at A Clean Slate on the corner of Broadway and First St. (Rt. 191) in Bangor. The group meets the third Monday of the month from 7pm to 8pm. It is free. A professional counselor will facilitate the group. All are welcome. No sign-up is needed. Call 610-452-9348 for more info. Weona Calendars Available
After many months of hard work, the 100th Anniversary of Weona Park 2020 Calendar is completed. Put together by Walter Cole, former History teacher at Pen Argyl High School and member of the Slate Belt Heritage Center, it features pictures, past and present, of the park and events that took place there, as well as in early Pen Argyl. This Limited-Edition Calendar is now available to purchase at a cost of $15.00, cash or check only. Checks should be made payable to “Pen Argyl Borough”. The Calendar is on display at the Blue Mt. Community Library, 216 S. Robinson Ave., Pen Argyl. To purchase or for more information, call Walt Cole at 610-863-6472. Snowshoes and Hiking Poles Available
Snowshoes and Hiking Poles are available at Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth every Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. Borrow snowshoe equipment to use on Jacobsburg’s trails this winter! Snowshoes are available for folks of any age or shoe size, including small children. Snowshoes will not be made available during times of insufficient snow cover, usually at least six inches of snow is required. To borrow equipment, you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. You can check our website for current winter conditions and snow depth: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/WinterReport/Pages/default.aspx You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. Art Workshop for Teens
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Blooming on Saturday On Saturday, November 30 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Serenity Sisters in conjunction with Love Bulbs, and Ian's Angels will be hosting a fundraiser for the Bloom Recovery House. Bloom Creative Studio is a local business that is the primary means of supporting a home for women that are survivors of trauma, in various forms. This is a one time opportunity to create a piece of art for your home at a deeply discounted price. You will have several design choices to choose from, designed on a 10x10 hand framed walnut board, or 11x14 oval design. Tickets can only be used on that day, however if you can't come out that day, you can apply the cost of ticket to a 12x12 wood framed sign. There will also be a one time opportunity to book a party through Bloom with 50$ down, with 20% off total cost! Ticket cost is $20 per person and refreshments will be served. Tickets can be bought through the link or purchased in the studio! BUY TICKETS HERE! December 1 Toys For Tots Toys for Tots event will be held Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 1 PM – 4 PM. 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 Sunday, December 1st from 1-4pm. With the donation of a new, unwrapped toy for a child 0-12 years old, they invite you to join them for a magical afternoon as they help our U.S. Marines deliver Christmas to children in need throughout Northampton County. The U.S. Marines & Chesty, the Marine Bulldog Mascot will be escorted to the event by local police & volunteer fire companies. Welcome the true heroes of Christmas, the U.S. Marines, to the event and thank them for their service with a United States flag donated by County Councilman Matt Dietz. There will be FREE 4x6 photos in the Rockin' Photobooth with Santa. The Mav oya'la Clan Costume Club will join us so that you can meet & greet your favorite characters from the Star Wars Saga. Enjoy Christmas Music by Dice Productionz, an interactive Lionel Train Display. Children can enjoy a variety of activities presented by Girl Scout Troops, Waste Management, Ignite Fitness, Bangor Daycare, Just Dance Dance Studio. In addition, there will be Gifts from Santa, Vendors & MORE The Holiday Celebration Wind Gap Community Holiday Celebration will be held Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 2 PM – 4 PM in the Wind Gap Fire Social Hall 111 N Broadway, Wind Gap. Visit with Santa enjoy some snacks, drinks, and gifts all FREE. Knobby Whistlers at Sunset Bar The Knobby Whistlers Sunday will entertain at Sunset Bar & Grill Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 3 PM – 6 PM 444 Rt 115 Saylorsburg, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania. Hosted by The Knobby Whistlers. Listen to the tunes of the Knobby Whistlers Jim McCabe and Glenn Henning at the Sunset Bar and Grill in Saylorsburg while enjoying good food and drinks. They play a wide selection of original and cover songs including Tom Petty, The Eagles, The Beatles, Creedence, and lots more. Learn About Standing Stones Standing Stones Illustrated Academy will provide and informative day Columcille Megalith Park Sunday, December 1, from 2 PM – 3:30 PM 2155 Fox Gap Rd, Bangor, PA (parking on Quaker Plain Rd.) Answers to your ???s on the "why's and how's" of setting ancient stones upright, as at Columcille—home to more than 100 artistic settings of megaliths and a Chapel, Bell Tower & Celtic Eye. Visit the park, then come inside their house to learn. Free admission; donations appreciated. Details: (610) 588-1174 Pastie Sale The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will hold a pastie sale. The selections include beef w/wo onions and broccoli-cheese w/wo onions. The cost is $5.50. To order, call Lois at 610-588-1745 by Sunday, Dec. 1. Pasties must be picked up at the church on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 3:30 p.m. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. December 3 Christmas on the Corner Christmas on the Corner is planned for Tuesday, December 3 at Pen Argyl Borough Hall, 11 N. Robinson Avenue, Pen Argyl at 6:30 pm: Features include carols led by Miss Rose's Preschool children 6:45 pm: Lighting of the official Borough Christmas Tree 6:50 pm: A visit from Santa Claus Cookies, milk, and hot chocolate will be served Event is sponsored by the Pen Argyl Women's Club and Borough Council Giving Tuesday Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world on December 3, 2019 and every day. It was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Bloom Creative Studio is a program of Connections for Women, a local community based non-profit organization serving women in and around the Slate Belt. Our studio is a supportive workplace for women leaving lives of violence and addiction. The women receive 2 years of rent-free housing while they heal from the trauma that life on the streets brings. When a woman enters our program she begins a 90-day intensive outpatient recovery program and then continues to build a life free from addiction and violence, with trauma informed and art therapy, life coaching and vocational training. Bloom Bangor graduates go on to live successful, self-sufficient and fulfilling lives, creating a new future for themselves, their families, our community and our economy. You help a vulnerable woman start over when you attend an event or make a purchase at Bloom Creative Studio. We also welcome and greatly appreciate your financial gifts. All gifts are 100% tax deductible. http://bloombangor.org/support-bloom December 5 Mini Canvas Paintings During Christmas on Broadway Thursday, December 5 in Downtown Bangor, Bloom will be open til 8 PM! Karin will be offering mini canvas paintings. Choose from a variety of seasonal paintings and make it miniature!! Only $5 per canvas! Snowflakes and Paper Owls Join Karin at Bloom during Christmas on Broadway, Thursday, December 5 from 5 PM to 8 PM in making paper snowflakes and owls - no cost, just make a donation! No reservation needed - just pop in! December 6 Crafting for the Holidays Join us at Jacobsburg on Friday, December 6 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm for an evening of creativity as we try a variety of craft projects that use the three R’s, Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. The holidays can be an overwhelming time of resource consumption. Take a break with us as we learn to make beautiful gifts and decorations from reused and recycled resources. If you’re in the mood for gift giving you can bring along paper towel tubes, egg cartons, soda bottles, and unwanted catalogs to share. You will go home with your own creations to help brighten your home as we near the longest night of the year! This program is best for ages 5 and up. Registration is required. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/ Aquatics Night Looking to expand your knowledge of environmental science? Interested in competing in Envirothon? Join other teens 13-18 from our area in our Environmental Club on Wednesday, December 11 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm and then once a month at Jacobsburg to learn the concepts and content that you need to be competitive, not just in Envirothon, but in an environmental career. Natural resource professionals will assist in presenting each topic, assisted by teens who are familiar with Envirothon and resource conservation. The first session will explore the topic of aquatic ecology with local Waterways Conservation Officer Zachary Rudd. Investigate organisms that live in water and the issues affecting water quality. Adult advisors must be accompanied by a teen in order to attend. Registration is required. Bat Identification Jacobsburg Environmental Center's Speaker Series will present Aaron Haines who will speak on “Acoustic Survey Techniques for Bat Identification and Conservation” on Friday, December 13 at 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Biologist Aaron Haines from Millersville University will talk about bat research along the Kittatinny Ridge. The Pennsylvania Wildlife Action Plan identifies 7 bats species of greatest conservation need. Researchers at Millersville University and Bat Conservation & Management Inc. conducted active monitoring for rare bat species along the Kittatinny Ridge. Bat surveys were conducted during the summer of 2018-19 using stationary remote acoustic recording devices at 5 natural areas along the Kittatinny Ridge (including Jacobsburg EE Center). A permanent publicly accessible remote acoustic bat kiosk has just been established at Hawk Mountain. Bat survey data for summer 2018-19 will be presented. Registration is required. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/ Winter Wildlife Watch On December 14 at 10:00am to 3:00pm, spend some of your Saturday watching wildlife at Jacobsburg! Our educators will have cool winter wildlife activities available at the visitor center. You can also join us for an afternoon hike in search of winter birds and animal signs. Hot chocolate will be available all day long! Registration is not required. December 7 Needle Felt Snowman Saturday, December 7, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Bloom Creative Studio. The Needle Felt Snowman at Bloom Creative Studio (BCS) makes a great decoration or gift for the holiday season. The cost is $25 per person; Bloom Creative Studio is donating $5 from each one to the Relay for Life of Lehigh Valley East (LVE). If you are a registered participant of the LVE Relay the $5 can be allocated to your personal goal and by going to Bloom we are also giving back as Bloom Creative Studio is a non-profit. There will be a basket raffle and light refreshments. REGISTER HERE Glass Painting at VFW Join Karin at the Bangor VFW on Saturday, December 7 at 1:00 pm for an afternoon of glass painting. Cost of $20 includes all materials and guided instruction. Bangor VFW is located at 202 Veterans Rd, Bangor, PA 18013. REGISTER HERE Holiday Bazaar A Holiday Bazaar will be held Dec. 7 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 $25.00 per table. Doors to the public will be open from 9:00 am to 2:00 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. Important Information: All vendors and participants will be provided with one table and one chair. No other items will be provided by Families First or the Pen Argyl Area School District. Participant set up will begin at 8:15 am on Saturday. All items, decorations, and displays must be kept within the space designated to you. Vendors will be assigned a table upon payment. No food or drink sales will be permitted, as Families First will be running the snack stand. All participants are expected to clean up their table and area at the end of the event. Breakfast With Santa Breakfast with Santa Hosted by Friends of the Bangor Public Library Saturday, will be held December 7, 2019 at 9 AM – 12 PM EST at 197 Pennsylvania Ave, Bangor, PA. All attendees get a gift from Santa! Adults $5 / Children ages 2-10 $3 / Age 1 and under are Free All proceeds will benefit the Bangor Public Library Christmas on Broadway Come to downtown Bangor Thursday December 5th through Sunday December 8th for a holiday extravaganza... Christmas on Broadway. They are kicking things off Thursday evening 5pm to 8pm with Santa's Workshop. Children of all ages, can give your Christmas list to Santa, take part in some holiday crafts, and cookie decorating. Visit with Santa at 30 Broadway inside the former Eunique Fashions building 5pm to 8pm. The space was graciously donated by friends at Borked PC. More holiday happenings will be located in businesses in downtown historic Bangor. Great Slate Belt Trivia Contest The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold its annual “Great Slate Belt Trivia Contest” on Sunday, December 8, at 2:00 pm. Come alone or bring a team of four and test your knowledge of the history of the entire Slate Belt, from Portland to Wind Gap, Roseto, Bangor, Pen Argyl, and all surrounding townships. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team. A lot of fun and laughter for the entire family and friends with MC, Marc (Alex Trebek) Blau. The event is free and open to the public. The Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, PA. For additional information please contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661. Quiet Valley Christmas Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will present its 29th annual Old Time Christmas event on December 7, 8 and December 14, 15 with candlelit tours leaving every 15 minutes beginning at 3:00 p.m., with the last group going out at 7:00 p.m. Gather around a bonfire while you wait for your visit to the 1800s to begin. Guides in period clothing will lead guests on their journey into the past beginning with this year’s Victorian skit. Glimpse an 1890s Afterwards it’s on to the living Nativity located in the barnyard which includes the Quiet Valley farm animals and offers a look at the foundation of this special celebration including a soloist and scripture readings. Then off to a simple log cabin where visitors experience the rustic Christmas of the early 1800s. At the one room schoolhouse it is a jolly time as the school marm leads both the musicians and guests in singing their favorite seasonal carols. All funds raised support the mission of the non-profit farm museum. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3-12, with those under three admitted free. You will be outside part of the time so remember to dress warmly. December 8 Nativity Pallets Join Karin at Bloom on Sunday, December 8th at 1 PM to create a Nativity Pallet Set. Cost of $35 includes all materials and instruction. Every purchase benefits our mission to help women survivors of violence and addiction thrive! REGISTER HERE Bloom Christmas Luncheon Join us at our annual Christmas Luncheon on Sunday, December 8 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM and shop handmade gifts and specialty items from Thistle Farms. All proceeds benefit our 2 year residential program for survivors of violence, trauma and addiction. This year we will also celebrate the successes of several women who have spent 2 years rebuilding their lives at Bloom, a Thistle Farms sister community. We also welcome sponsors who would like to help underwrite the costs for this event — if you are interested in learning more, please contact Carol at 570 977 0600 or via email: carol@bloomcreativestudio.org. Bloom is a 501(c)3 organization and all gifts are tax deductible. Click HERE to make your reservation for our luncheon. December 9 Intro to Glass Mosaic Join Bloom for an introductory workshop in glass mosaic. Choices are an 8x10 Cardinal or a 10x10 Moonlit Tree. All supplies and guided instruction included. This is a two session workshop to complete the project. Session one takes place on Monday December 9th from 6-8pm and session two concludes on Tuesday December 17th from 6-8pm. This workshop is suitable for participants 14 and older. Space is limited to 10 participants. Register here December 10 Serenity Snow On Tuesday, December 10 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, warm up the holidays with Serenity in welcoming winter with Bloom's snow lady! The painting will be done on a 16x20 canvas - cost of $35.00 includes all materials, guided instruction, and a fun evening out! Every purchase benefits our mission to help women survivors of violence and addiction thrive! REGISTER HERE December 11 BAHS Choir Winter Concert The Bangor Area High School Winter concert will be held 7:30pm in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater Adults $3., Seniors and Students $2. Aquatics Night Looking to expand your knowledge of environmental science? Interested in competing in Envirothon? Join other teens 13-18 from our area in our Environmental Club on Wednesday, December 11 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm and then once a month at Jacobsburg to learn the concepts and content that you need to be competitive, not just in Envirothon, but in an environmental career. Natural resource professionals will assist in presenting each topic, assisted by teens who are familiar with Envirothon and resource conservation. The first session will explore the topic of aquatic ecology with local Waterways Conservation Officer Zachary Rudd. Investigate organisms that live in water and the issues affecting water quality. Adult advisers must be accompanied by a teen in order to attend. Registration is required. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/ December 12 Monthly Glass Painting Bloom's monthly Thursday night Glass Painting is December 12th from 6:30-8:30pm. Join Karin & the regulars @ the Craft Bar for a fun night of glass painting. One Glass, paint & instruction all included! Additional glasses available for $5.00 ea REGISTER HERE Colored Pencil Workshop Thursday, December 12, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Bloom. For December, our subject will be a poinsettia. Learn the basics of colored pencil technique while exploring shape, shading, and color. New to drawing? This workshop is designed for anyone to have fun and get something out of it. No pressure, just encouraging teaching. Christmas Cookies: For this workshop, we will be enjoying “share your Christmas cookies fun.” If you bake, bring in some of your cookies and we will all share our Christmas baked goodies with each other. REGISTER HERE (Please email Jeff you are coming-and the number of your party, if applicable-so I can have a head count. Questions and concerns are also welcome: jeffrey.michael@hotmail.com ) NOTE: As Bloom is a non-profit and material costs grow, there is now an additional $5 cost for materials use, for a total of $25 per person for the class. December 13 Bangor Area High School Band Winter Concert 7:30 PM M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater Adults $3., Seniors and Students $2. Gold Cards and Booster Members FREE December 14 Roseto Breakfast w/Santa Columbia Fire Co. No. 1 is Roseto will be sponsoring their annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday December 14th 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 $10. Please call 610-588-0597 or email kidsparty@columbiafireco.org for reservations. Please include ages and gender of children attending. Please respond with your reservation by December 4. Rotary Breakfast With Santa Breakfast with Santa sponsored by the Rotary Club of the Slate Belt will be held Saturday December 14 from 9-11am (snow date Dec.15) at the Scorecard Bar and Grill in Wind Gap. Adults and children 10 and up eat for $8. Children nine and under eat free. Call Scorecard at 610-863-5269 or e-mail info@scorecardbar.com to inquire about reserving a table. Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club's Operation Warm project. Quiet Valley Christmas Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will present its 29th annual Old Time Christmas event on December 7, 8 and December 14, 15 with candlelit tours leaving every 15 minutes beginning at 3:00 p.m., with the last group going out at 7:00 p.m. Gather around a bonfire while you wait for your visit to the 1800s to begin. Guides in period clothing will lead guests on their journey into the past beginning with this year’s Victorian skit. Glimpse an 1890s Afterwards it’s on to the living Nativity located in the barnyard which includes the Quiet Valley farm animals and offers a look at the foundation of this special celebration including a soloist and scripture readings. Then off to a simple log cabin where visitors experience the rustic Christmas of the early 1800s. At the one room schoolhouse it is a jolly time as the school marm leads both the musicians and guests in singing their favorite seasonal carols. All funds raised support the mission of the non-profit farm museum. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3-12, with those under three admitted free. You will be outside part of the time so remember to dress warmly. December 14-15 Christmas at Boulton Come to Boulton for a very special Christmas experience on Saturday, Dec. 14th 11am-4pm & Sunday, Dec. 15th 12-4pm! This special weekend will showcase the J. Joseph Henry House, adorned in beautiful Victorian Christmas decor, featuring a marvelous exhibit of Henry family clothing. Experience the warmth of the fire in the Summer Kitchen and view a display of historic carriages and sleighs. The new Blacksmith Shop display will also be open for viewing. Admire the Nicholas Hawk Gun Shop, an authentic, 200-year old log gun shop. Tour the Pennsylvania Longrifle Museum featuring more than 100 historic arms on display and visit our renovated Museum Gift Shop, newly stocked with unique items for holiday gift giving. Complete your visit by stopping by the Early American Craft Center where colonial crafters will be demonstrating their work. Enjoy some light refreshments including our famous Jacobsburg Brew! December 15 One Starry Night Ready to take your family back in time? Come to One Starry Night and experience Christmas like never before! You’ll taste the food, see the manger, and participate in community life as you relive Bethlehem at the time of Jesus’s birth. The entire family is invited to visit the stations and join in activities for all ages. A family photo of your time in Bethlehem will keep the story of Christmas alive throughout the year! One Starry Night takes place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 15 at East Bangor United Methodist Community Church, conveniently located on Route 512 (136 West Central Ave.) in East Bangor. For more information, contact East Bangor UMC at 610-588-4453 or email eastbangorumc@gmail.com. December 18 PAHS 'Senior Day' Enjoy a fun-filled “Senior Day” hosted by the officers of the Class of 2022 at Pen Argyl Area High School Wednesday December 18 from 8:30 am TO 12:30 pm .Doors open at 8:15am. They will be serving a continental breakfast, and lunch will be provided for all attendees. Other activities include quoits, tours of the building, technology lessons, musical entertainment and Bingo. This event is open to all senior citizens of the Pen Argyl Area School District. Please RSVP as soon as possible, as space is limited! RSVP by December 13 610-863-1293 Ext. 1 January 1 First Day Hikes Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at 10:00am to 11:30am or 1:00pm to 2:30pm at Jacobsburg. Get out and get hiking on the first day of 2020! Join educator Lauren Forster for one of two 2-mile hikes. We will explore the old growth forest of Henrys Woods and the fields of the Homestead Trail. The hikes will leave at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM from the visitor center at 400 Belfast Road. Dress for the weather, wear comfortable hiking shoes, and bring a water bottle. Registration is required as spaces are limited. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/ . January 9 - 11 Book Nook Sale Mark your calendar Blue Mountain Community Library's Semi-Annual Book Nook Sale Thursday, January 9, 2020 10:00 AM – Noon and 6:00 – 8:00 PM; Friday, January 10, 2020 10:00 AM - Noon; and Saturday, January 11, 2020 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon. ALL prices are slashed in half ! The Book Nook is located on the second floor of the library. January 18 Live Bid Fur Auction Pennsylvania Trappers Association District 10 Live Bid Fur Auction at Stockertown Rod & Gun Club (205 Le Fevre Rd. Stockertown, PA 18083), January 18th, 2020. Doors open at 8am, auction starts at 9am. PTA membership and furtaker's license required. Contact: Bob Counterman 610-759-9203 Vertical Divider
Slate Belt Senior Center
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex Bangor, PA. 610-588-1224 8:00 AM-3:30 PM Slate Belt Senior Center Blue Valley Farm Show Complex Bangor, Pa., Phone 610-588-1224 Hours: 8:00 AM-3:30 PM Meals are served at 11:30 and must be reserved by 10:00 AM one day prior Cancellations must be done as soon as possible. DECEMBER 2019
Darts, Tuesdays, 10:00 AM Quoits, Tuesdays, 9:00-10:00 AM Tai Chi, Tuesdays, 12:15 PM Painting, Wednesdays, 8:00-11:00 AM Exercise with Darla, Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00 AM Poker, Thursdays, 9:00 AM DECEMBER EVENTS Discussion: "All I want for Christmas"-Monday, December 2, 10:00 AM Deck the Halls, Tuesday, December 3, 9:00 AM Medicare Info. with Roselle, Friday, December 6, 9:00 AM Bean Bag Tournament, Friday, December 6, 10:00 AM (registration required) Prizes awarded Trivia Game, Friday, December 6, 12:15 PM Cookie making for sing along, Monday December 9, 10:00 AM Christmas Carols, Hot Chocolate, Thursday, December 12, 12:15 PM Baseball, Friday, December 13, 10:100 AM Discussion group, "What makes you Happy?", Friday, December 13, 12:15 PM Discussion group, "How do you see yourself in the New Year, Monday, December 16, 10:00 AM Memory Cafe', Tuesday, December 17, 2:00-3:30 PM Christmas Karaoke, Monday, December 23, 12:15 PM Deja' the Therapy Dog, Tuesday, December 24, 10:00 AM Center will close AT 12:30 PM, Tuesday, December 24 CENTER CLOSED--HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS! Council Meeting, Thursday, December 26, 9:00 AM Events Meeting, Thursday, December 26, 1:00 PM Mexican Trains, Thursday, December 26, 12:15 PM Miss Julies Dance School, Friday, December 27, 10:30-11:00 AM Create an action plan for the new year, Friday, December 27, 12:15 PM Center will close at 12:30, Monday and Tuesday, December 30 & 31 Bangor Public Library
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