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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
Help Hotline
Help Hotline
Frost Advisory From 2am to 9am Saturday
Temperatures dropping into the mid 30s Friday night into early Saturday will result in frost formation in the Slate Belt and surrounding counties in Pennsylavania and New Jersey. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. Planned PennDOT Roadwork This Week
(Weather May Alter Plans) Lower Mt. Bethel Township Creek Road Between: Starseed Drive and Flicksville Road Type of work: Drainage. Work being done by: PennDOT Maintenance Forces Daytime. Lane restrictions with flagging. Start date: 10/21/19 - Est completion date: 10/25/19 09:00 AM To 02:00 PM
Plainfield and Forks Townships, Kesslersville Road Between: Newlins Road and Bangor Road. Pothole Patching. Daytime Lane restrictions with flagging. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone. Start date: 10/21/19 Est completion date: 10/25/19 09:00 AM To 02:00 PM Rivalry Game Tickets On Sale
Public reserved bleacher tickets are now on sale. No season passes, Colonial League passes, or gold cards (senior citizens) will be accepted. Tickets are $10.00. Game day general admission tickets cost $10.00. Order at slatebeltrivalry.com Octoberfest At Bangor Park Today Octoberfest this year will be held at Bangor Memorial Park (90 Eisenhart Blvd) on Saturday and Sunday, October 19th (4 pm to 8:30 pm) and October 20th (4 pm to 8 pm).
Individuals and/or groups are needed to enter in the themed, carved pumpkin display. Maybe you own a business and you have a group of employees that would like to get together to carve some pumpkins to enter in the contest. You can pick whatever theme you would like. There are tons of carving themes on the internet. Octoberfest is a 2 day event (which takes place at night) which features food, craft/gift vendors, a moonbounce, pony rides, scarecrow making, pumpkin carving/painting, hay ride and costume contest with prizes. Our main feature is the train ride that will take you around the park to see all of the carved, lit up Jack-O-Lanterns on display. Vendor Spaces are still available. Volunteers are needed to help in all aspects of the event from collecting tickets at booths, running booths, helping to set up and clean up the pumpkin displays and working in the concession stand. For more information or to volunteer, contact Debbie Smith at [email protected] (prefer email) or call 610-751-7692. The Sharks display done by the Marino and Brewer families is one of several outstanding works in the Pumpkin Fest at Bangor Memorial Park's Octoberfest celebration. Today is the final day. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
It was senior day for Pen Argyl Football, cheerleaders and band members at Alumni Stadium Saturday afternoon. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Emily Dario
This steam powered saw is one of many interesting exhibits at the Jacktown October Show that concludes today. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Medicare open enrollment periodThe state Department of Aging is reminding beneficiaries of the Medicare open enrollment period is open and continuing through Saturday, Dec. 7. During this time, you may make changes to your current Medicare coverage, as well as join, switch or drop Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Coverage plans. Pennsylvania offers a free health insurance counseling program, APPRISE, through the local Area Agency on Aging. APPRISE counselors are specially trained staff and volunteers who can provide objective, easy-to-understand information at no cost to you. They can help you understand Medicare eligibility, enrollment, financial assistance programs and coverage options, among other Medicare-related topics. Additionally, Rep. Emrick is pleased to announce that Medicare/Medicaid Assistance will be offered at his Slate Belt Office on Tuesdays from 1-3pm beginning Oct. 15 through Dec. 3. For more information, contact the local Area Agency on Aging or call the toll-free APPRISE Helpline at 1-800-783-7067, which is available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information is also available here. Genesis Farm Harvest Festival TodayHarvest Festival Hosted by Community Supported Garden at Genesis Farm 41 Silver Lake Rd, # B, Blairstown, will be held Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 1pm until after dark when the bonfire dies down Join us for this FREE event. Bring your friends, the kids, the grandparents, yourselves and a potluck dish to share. The day begins at 1pm in the fields across the road where we all get a little dirt under our nails harvesting carrots for winter storage. There are also some fun activities for the children who weave their way in and out of the harvest. At around 5pm, we shift gears and move down to the playground area where we dine on the finest potluck in the world, sit around a big bonfire, sing, play, socialize and have a most wonderful day celebrating our farm our community and our food. Come for the whole day or any part of it. Bring a potluck dish to share, your own plates, utensils, etc. a picnic blanket if you wish Episcopal Craft Show Today There will be a craft show Sunday, Oct. 20, 9am to 2pm at Episcopal Apts. of the Slate Belt, 684 American Bangor Rd., Bangor.
It is sponsored by TORA (Tenants of Retirement Age). There will be a bake sale, book sale, food, homemade crafts, raffles. All are welcome to attend. Jacktown October Show Today The Jacktown-Blue Mountain Antique Gas & Steam Engine Association 1279 Richmond Rd, Bangor will hold its October Show October 19/20 from 7 AM – 5 PM
Free admission! Join them for 2 days of family fun! Apple dumplings, home made ice cream, home made soup, funnel cake and so much more. There will be a flea market, hit and miss engine and antique tractor displays. Antique tractor pull and garden tractor pull. Pony rides and train rides for the kids. This year there will a truck display and antique car display. Make sure you stop by to see the recently refurbished steam saw mill. There are 2 museums to visit as well. Pick up your mums, apples and pumpkins while visiting. Live music will be on both days. Domestic Violence Awareness MonthWith approximately 95,000 victims seeking services through the Commonwealth’s domestic violence programs each year, the state House unanimously approved House Resolution 467 designating October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior used to establish power and control over an intimate partner, causing both physical and emotional harm. Victims may be subjected to abuse, harassment, threats, vandalism, trespassing, burglary, theft and stalking. As one of the most chronically underreported crimes, domestic violence affects men and women in all racial, ethnic, religious, educational, social and economic backgrounds. More information about domestic violence and services available to help victims is available here Nearly 3 Billion Birds Lost in Our Lifetime Our scientists called the results "staggering": a net loss of almost 3 billion breeding birds in the U.S. and Canada since 1970, according to a new study in the journal Science.
If you were alive in the year 1970, more than one in four birds in the U.S. and Canada has disappeared within your lifetime. “We were astounded by this net loss across all birds on our continent, the loss of billions of birds,” said Cornell Lab of Ornithology conservation scientist Ken Rosenberg, who led an international team of scientists from seven institutions in the analysis of population trends for 529 bird species. The Good News: Some Birds Are Doing Well, And We Can Learn From Them Not all the news out of this analysis is dire. Some groups of birds are doing well, and for good reason—governments and societies have invested in saving them. Raptors, waterfowl, and turkeys show what’s possible when commitments are made to bird conservation. These bird losses are a strong signal that our human-altered landscapes are losing their ability to support birdlife,” he said. “And that is an indicator of a coming collapse of the overall environment.” As Rosenberg, the study’s lead author, points out, even if 30% of North America’s birds are lost, there are still 70% left to spur a recovery if conservation measures can be implemented. But action must come soon. “I don’t think any of these really major declines are hopeless at this point,” Rosenberg said. “But that may not be true 10 years from now.
Special Events Happening Soon...... Kid's Night Out at Bloom Join Bloom on Friday, October 25th from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm for KID’S NIGHT OUT - a PAINT NIGHT for KIDS. Kids can enjoy art themed activities, which include completed project while parents enjoy 2.5 hours any way they want! Leave your kids in trusted care and take advantage of some time to run errands, relax or have a kid free meal!
There are several restaurants within walking distance from the studio. This is for ages 5 and up. Kids may bring a snack to have while they’re here. The cost is $30, register online now to save your spot! REGISTER HERE
Regular Slate Belt Events This Week.......
Public Service Announcements Rivalry Game Tickets On Sale
Public reserved bleacher tickets are now on sale. No season passes, Colonial League passes, or gold cards (senior citizens) will be accepted. Tickets are $10.00. Game day general admission tickets cost $10.00. Order at slatebeltrivalry.com Art Workshop for Teens
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October 21
Monday Morning Birds & Beans On Monday, October 21 from 8:00am to 10:00, join us at Jacobsburg Environmental Center for bird friendly coffee and a bird walk at Jacobsburg, focusing on identification of confusing fall warblers.
Participants should dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars. A limited number of binoculars and field guides will be available. Registration is not required. October 22Blue Mt. Library FundraiserOn Tuesday, October 22, The Slate Pub in Pen Argyl will sponsor a Fundraiser for the Blue Mountain Community Library. The Pub will generously donate a percentage of all food sales that day, from noon until closing, both eat-in and take-out, to the library. Anyone patronizing the Pub that day will enjoy good food and will help the library at the same time. The Slate Pub is located at 509 East Main Street, Pen Argyl, PA. Check out their menu at www.slatepub.com. The Library is currently holding a Silent Auction through October 19. There are many Kitchen and Travel Bag items available to bid on. Call 610-863-3029 or visit www.bmcl.org for information. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmclpenargyl. October 25
RadioOne/Bangor Trust Brewing Rocks Century CelebrationHosted by RadioOne and Bangor Trust Brewing Friday, October 25, 2019 at 7 PM – 10 PM Join us for a 100th year pep rally of epic proportions with Radio One and Bangor Trust Brewery the night before the 100th Anniversary football game between Bangor and Pen Argyl at 50 Broadway, Bangor.
Kid's Night Out at Bloom Join Bloom on Friday, October 25th from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm for KID’S NIGHT OUT - a PAINT NIGHT for KIDS. Kids can enjoy art themed activities, which include completed project while parents enjoy 2.5 hours any way they want! Leave your kids in trusted care and take advantage of some time to run errands, relax or have a kid free meal!
There are several restaurants within walking distance from the studio. This is for ages 5 and up. Kids may bring a snack to have while they’re here. The cost is $30, register online now to save your spot! REGISTER HERE October 26
Quiet Valley Spooky Days on the Farm Stroudsburg (PA) – At Spooky Days on the Farm, on Friday October 25 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday October 26 from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Sunday October 27 from 1:00 to 5:00, take a tour of our historic farm and enjoy a look at the stranger side of Quiet Valley. During the daytime it will be more family focused with some not so spooky ghost stories, Halloween songs and dances, and take a horse-drawn wagon ride (weather permitting). There will be a children’s craft area and some light refreshments available for purchase.
After dark things will get spookier as guests can visit the Witch on the Bridge, if they dare! Help solve a “murder” that took place on the farm in the 1800s. This is a true who-dun-it, playing detective type of activity! Visit the murder scene, meet with possible suspects, pay close attention for clues and name the evildoer if you can! Spooky Days on the Farm will take place rain or shine; Schedule subject to change; Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children (3-12). All money raised is used to support the mission of our non-profit historic farm museum and its educational programs. For more information visit www.quietvalley.org or call 570-992-6161. Halloween Costume PartyA Halloween Costume Party is planned for Saturday, October 26 at 7 PM hosted by Bangor Elks #1106 120 Broadway, Bangor. Rackhouse Band will be playing starting at 7:00pm Costume is Not Required, but Rackhouse is sponsoring a $100 Cash Prize for Best Costume. Door Prizes. Food Menu available starting at 5:00. October 26-27
Market Faire & Rendezvous The Market Faire & Rendezvous will be held October 25-27, 2019 at the Boulton Historic Site and Jacobsburg Historical Society 402-403 Henry Rd, Nazareth. The Rendezvous Encampment will be open to the public Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm AND Sunday, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century Rendezvous Encampment, Fur Trade Era time period; Friday, Oct. 25 - Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. Events include; woods walk, black powder novelty shoot, primitive archery, knife & hawk throw, and Sunday muzzleloader shotgun competition. Saturday night camp feast and pumpkin carving contest. Blanket traders welcome in the encampment, no fees, prizes welcome. Food vendor on site during public hours on Saturday and Sunday. Market Faire sutlers of 18th & 19th century wares, clothing, redware, historical artwork, and accouterments will be setup along side the encampment. October 26
Bach Choir Concert: The Bach Choir of Bethlehem welcomes Canada’s Theatre of Early Music as their Gala artist to present the American premiere of the Coronation of King George II on Saturday, October 26 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Allentown.
The ensemble is led by Danny Taylor, frequent Bach soloist and a much in-demand countertenor. In creating the coronation, Taylor and his musicians deliver orchestral and choral excellence that includes Renaissance to Baroque to present-day compositions. October 27
Gap Con Returns to Mt. Bethel Gap Con returns to Mount Bethel,with a Halloween festival. Sunday, October 27 at the Upper Mount Bethel Fire Hall. Featuring vendors, artists, writers, costume groups, crafts. Special guest actress/director Genoveva Rossi. Wear your costume. There will be a cosplay contest with prizes for all ages.
Show hours are 10:00am to 4:00 pm. The hall is at 2341 North Delaware Drive, Mount Bethel, PA 18343. Admission is $4.00 for adults. Children under 12 are admitted free. More info, http://www.jerseyshorecomicbookshow.com or 609-242-7756 October 31
Bangor GFWC Card Party Bangor Womens Club GFWC Card Party will be held beginning at 11:30 am Thursday Oct 31 at Prince of Peace Church, Johnsonville, PA Ticket $10 per person.
Event will provide a soup and sandwich lunch with homemade cake. Afternoon snacks, table prizes and door prizes. Contact Heidi Bates at 610-599-8815 for full information and reservations. November 2
Blue and White Harvest AuctionThe 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 in August. Look for more information. November 5
Art Workshop for Teens
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