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Ideal weather like this scene at the 97th Bangor-Pen Argyl football game at Pen Argyl are unlikely this Saturday as a possible potent nor'easter threatens the area with an appropriate end to the soggiest regular fall sports season in recent memory. The game is scheduled for Pen Argyl's alumni stadium at 1:30.
Weather Alert..... NWS Statement 4:09 am This Morning A coastal storm beginning tonight will bring widespread rain and gusty winds. The rain could be heavy enough tonight to result in localized street flooding. The storm will will continue to affect the area with rain and wind Saturday. The rain could be heavy enough into Saturday morning to result in localized street flooding. Current Saturday Forecast at 6:30am This Morning Weather Channel ...... Rain. Hi 45 Windy Accu Weather .... Cloudy. Rain Tapering Off. Hi 48 NWS......Rain, heavy at times. Hi 45 Weather Underground.... Rain likely. Hi 45. Travel Alerts.......
Bandorama........
The Bangor High School Marching Band performed its 2018 field show on stage during Bandorama in the Craig Paine Theater Thursday night at the high school. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Mark Fiorentino
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.
With the donation of a new, unwrapped toy for a child 0-12 years old, we invite you to join us for a magical afternoon as we help our U.S. Marines deliver Christmas to children in need throughout Northampton County. Santa will arrive by helicopter at 1:00pm, courtesy of Mr. Nolan Perin. The U.S. Marines & Chesty, the Marine Bulldog Mascot will be escorted to the event by Margaret the Pink Fire Truck and 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 and a huge Lego Display. Children can enjoy a variety of activities presented by Girl Scout Troops, Waste Management, Ignite Fitness, Bangor Daycare, Just Dance Dance Studio & the Slate Belt YMCA. In addition, there will be Gifts from Santa, Vendors & MORE. Teaching Kids Money Basics
For kids, October is a big month because it includes the one night where costumes are encouraged and begging for candy is expected. But it’s also National Financial Awareness Month, and amazingly, many teenagers will graduate high school this year with little knowledge about how finances work, flying blind into a hurricane-sized storm of potential debt, bad loans, bankruptcy, and no savings or retirement.
As a parent, you can head this off. To help, the makers of BusyKid, an app that tracks kids’ chores and allowance, are offering families tips and financial basics for getting started. • Chores. Introduce chores early and treat them as if it’s your child’s first job. By changing the mindset around chores, kids can develop a good work ethic that can carry over to a real job. • Modern Money. It’s estimated that less than 10 percent of the world’s currency is actually paper or coins. This means your child needs to know how to manage invisible money, including paying bills and tracking credit and debit card spending. • Savings. Thirty-nine percent of Americans admit to having no money in a savings account. Teach children to save a portion of money they receive from birthdays, holidays, babysitting, mowing grass, etc. A good rule of thumb for kids: 50 percent savings, 40 percent spending and 10 percent sharing. • Sharing. Contributing to non-profits not only feels good but helps others in need. It could also provide a tax benefit when your child is old enough to be filing. • Investing. If your child ever wants to retire, he or she will need to invest money along the way, and practice makes perfect. Luckily, there are resources available to teach them how, including some fantasy investing games, as well as apps like BusyKid, which provides a place to buy real shares of stock for as little as $10. • Compound Interest. Compound interest is when a bank pays interest on both the principal (the original amount of money) and the interest an account has already earned. As an example, if you put $1000 in the bank with compound interest of 10 percent, in 20 years you’ll have more than $7,000. Without compound interest, it would be $3,000. Let your money make money! • Credit Cards. This is not free money! Have one card for emergencies or travel, but make sure the annual percentage rate is low and is paid off monthly. Your kids will be flooded with offers as soon as they’re old enough, so teach them to say no, even when promised gifts for signing up. • Student Loans. The U.S. student loan debt is currently $1.45 trillion (an average of $37,000 per student) and nearly 7 million loans are in default. Follow this simple rule -- don’t borrow more than your child will earn in his or her first year out of school. For more money management knowledge and practice, enroll your family in BusyKid. Visit www.busykid.com for more information. This National Financial Awareness Month, take steps to prepare your child for a successful future. (StatePoint) News Shorts.........
Spartan Treat Trail
Stop by the NCC Monroe Campus for a safe and fun trick or treat event for Monroe County children up to age 13. Visit various themed stations hosted by the student clubs. Be sure to bring your pumpkin pails and treat bags to take home all your candy! The Spartan Treat Trail will be in Pocono Hall, Monroe Campus from 5-8 pm on October 26. For more information, email nccmonroestudentlife@gmail.com or call 570-369-1851. Jacobsburg Market Faire & Rendezvous Jacobsburg Market Faire & Rendezvous – Living History Weekend will be held Saturday, October 27, 2018: 10 am–4 pm & Sunday, October 28, 2018: 10 am–4 pm. Fur Trade Era encampment, 18th c. Market Faire, Early American Arts & Crafts exhibits with demonstrations Open Hearth Cooking – Children’s Games – Food Celebration of Life On Saturday, October 27th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, Columcille will host a joyful "Celebration of the Life of Bill Cohea," our revered founder, who passed peacefully this last June 18th. Then, at 7:00pm, they will open their moving Samhuinn ceremony (Bill's favorite of the Celtic seasonal celebrations). It marks the period of "No Time" on the Celtic calendar, when "the veil is thinnest between worlds" and souls living here and in the "otherworld" converse freely, seeking the light that will always overcome darkness. Trunk or Treat at the Y The Slate Belt Y will be holding its Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 27 from 5-6:30 in the back parking lot. If you or any of the community groups you partner with are willing to support this free community event, please call the Y (610) 881-4470 and register your trunk. This annual event allows children a safe place to trick or treat. Please consider decorating a trunk to help make this event a success for our community. Great opportunity for scouts, school groups, or individuals to get involved! Portland Halloween Festivities Portland Halloween Festivities will be held Sat. Oct. 27th. Trick or Treat will be from 4-6 pm. If you are giving out treats please leave your porch light on. At 6:15 pm all are welcome at 100 Division St. Portland for FREE hotdogs and snacks plus a COSTUME CONTEST w/ prizes for 6 age groups plus family. Hosted by the Portland Community Events Committee & Refiner's Fire Ministry. Please contact Cindy Fish @ 973-600-7120. Hawk Watching on the Kittatinny Ridge Join us at Jacobsburg Saturday, October 27 from 9:00 am to noon as we enjoy the fall colors and watch for migrating raptors on the Kittatinny Ridge at Little Gap. This is a great time of the year to see Red-tailed Hawks, Red-shouldered Hawks, and even Golden Eagles. Participants should dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water, snacks, and binoculars. Registration is required. Volunteer Work Day Volunteer Work Day at Jacobsburg is Saturday, October 27 at 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Are you looking for something to do on a nice fall day? Come to Jacobsburg and help with a variety of our on-going volunteer projects! Bring your favorite work gloves and water. Registration is not required. Meet at flag pole in front of Visitor Center. 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. UMBT Halloween Party Upper Mount Bethel Township Halloween Party is Saturday, Oct. 27, 1 p.m., to 3 p.m., Mt. Bethel Vol. Fire Co., 2341 N. Delaware Drive, Mt. Bethel, followed by township trick or treating, 3 p.m to 6 p.m. Rummage and Bake Sale A rummage and bake sale will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church at 12 Westbrook Avenue, Pen Argyl Friday October 26 from 8-4 and Saturday October 27 from 8-2. Call Gail at 610-588-7545 for more information. October 26 Regular EventsBingo - Wind Gap Fire Co., 6:45.
Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 Bangor Public Library - Open 1-5 Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show Knitters of the Round Table - Blue Mt. Comm. Library, 10:30am. 610-863-3029 Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm This is our calendar of regularly scheduled events. If you see any info that is incorrect or want to add a regularly scheduled event please send e-mail to sbtopics@rcn.com.
CLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDARPork & Sauerkraut Dinner
A Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner will be held at Hope United Church of Christ, 2nd St., Wind Gap on Saturday, November 3 from 4 to 7 pm. Adults $10.00, Ages 6-12 $5.00 and Children 5 and under eat Free. The Macintyre's Perform “Elvis” Sponsored by The Historic Dansbury Depot/ECA and The Elks Lodge #319 on Saturday, Nov 3 at the Elks Lodge on Washington ST. E. Stroudsburg. Door open for food and drinks at 5:30. Music begins at 7:00. Magic by Mr. Mysterrio. Tickets can be purchased/reserved in advance: $18. Purchase at the door: $21. Tickets include an $8.00 food voucher. Tickets available by mail or at the Elks Lodge. General information: scole@ptd,net or 570-350-1475 Prefer email!! It's Getting Chili Festival and Competition Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 1 PM – 4 PM Broadway Bangor PA 18013 "It's Getting Chili" so warm up with chili samples and vote for your favorite indoors at BOTH the Bangor Trust Brewery and the Broadway Pub in beautiful, historic downtown Bangor Borough! Professional chili vendors and restaurants PLUS the competition is open to amateurs, which we all know leads to a very interesting and inventive chili selection. Do you have what it takes to be crowned the chili victor? Download the chili vendor application at https://bangortrustbrewing.com/events/chili-festival-competition/ or email Bangor Trust Brewing at info@bangortrustbrewing.com for an application. The list keeps growing as chili vendors commit but here's the roll call so far... Bangor Trust Brewing, Broadway Pub, The Little Corner Cafe, Little Creek Bar B Cue, and more coming soon... Awards will be given for the following categories, decided on by attendees popular vote AND a panel of judges for: "Best Chili in the Slate Belt", "Best 5-Alarm Chili", "Most Unusual Chili EVER", and "People's Choice". Prizes for winners will include gift cards, memorabilia and bragging rights! Proceeds benefit Bangor's Liberty Fire Company. Businesses along Broadway will be getting in on the fun offering incredible sales and discounts to ticket holders, plus there will be LIVE JAMS from Dave Ebert Music at Bangor Trust, an all-you-can-eat wing special for purchase at Broadway Pub, raffles, games and more! Toy Bingo Hope United Church of Christ will hold it 6th Annual Holiday Toy Bingo on Saturday, November 17. Doors open at 11:00 and Bingo starts at 1. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. There will be toys and gift cards for all ages with 45 chances to win. Refreshments will be available. For more information, call Jen at (908) 727-0090 or e-mail hopeucc@hotmail.com. Entertainment This Week
Pet Photos With Santa
Bring your pet for a private session with Santa! 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 to SlateBeltAnimalAdvocacyGroup@gmail.com and then message us for a time slot. 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. Prescription Drug Coverage to Cover 17,000 More Seniors Legislation to expand eligibility for the state’s PACENET prescription drug coverage program passed the House last week and is moving through the state Senate. Up to 17,000 Pennsylvania seniors are expected to benefit from this expansion. House Bill 270 would increase the annual maximum income limits in the PACENET program to $27,500 for a single person and to $35,500 for a married couple. Current maximum income requirements for the PACENET program, which covers those individuals with incomes exceeding PACE maximums, are $23,500 for a single individual and $31,500 for a married couple annually. Additionally, the bill would allow two new pharmacy-based programs to be developed under the PACE program to assist seniors in monitoring their prescription drug usage. This eligibility expansion would be the first since 2004, and it is funded by proceeds from the Pennsylvania Lottery. PennDOT Improves Customer Care Website To make it easier to report concerns on state roads, PennDOT has modernized its online customer care center. The new website will include new mapping capabilities, optional photo uploads and a mobile-friendly interface. Concerns are sorted into several categories: road or bridge conditions; removing debris from a roadway; traffic, signs or signals; ongoing roadwork or projects; or general questions and concerns. Motorists are asked to be as specific as possible when providing locations of concerns. Motorists should report the county, municipality, street name and state route number, which can be found on small black and white signs posted along state highways. In addition, a description of any familiar landmarks are helpful for PennDOT to locate the problem area. As of Sept. 30, the previous Customer Care Center had nearly 45,000 concerns submitted this year, according to PennDOT, with more than 96 percent of those concerns being resolved. THIS DAY IN HISTORY - October 26Shootout at the OK Corral 1881 On this day in 1881, the Earp brothers face off against the Clanton-McLaury gang in a legendary shootout at the OK Corral in Tombstone, Arizona. After silver was discovered nearby in 1877, Tombstone quickly grew into one of the richest mining towns in the Southwest. Wyatt Earp, a former Kansaspolice officer working as a bank security guard, and his brothers, Morgan and Virgil, the town marshal, represented “law and order” in Tombstone, though they also had reputations as being power-hungry and ruthless. The Clantons and McLaurys were cowboys who lived on a ranch outside of town and sidelined as cattle rustlers, thieves and murderers. In October 1881, the struggle between these two groups for control of Tombstone and CochiseCounty ended in a blaze of gunfire at the OK Corral. On the morning of October 25, Ike Clanton and Tom McLaury came into Tombstone for supplies. Over the next 24 hours, the two men had several violent run-ins with the Earps and their friend Doc Holliday. Around 1:30 p.m. on October 26, Ike’s brother Billy rode into town to join them, along with Frank McLaury and Billy Claiborne. The first person they met in the local saloon was Holliday, who was delighted to inform them that their brothers had both been pistol-whipped by the Earps. Frank and Billy immediately left the saloon, vowing revenge.
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October 26
Spartan Treat Trail
Stop by the NCC Monroe Campus for a safe and fun trick or treat event for Monroe County children up to age 13. Visit various themed stations hosted by the student clubs. Be sure to bring your pumpkin pails and treat bags to take home all your candy! The Spartan Treat Trail will be in Pocono Hall, Monroe Campus from 5-8 pm on October 26. For more information, email nccmonroestudentlife@gmail.com or call 570-369-1851. October 26 - 28
Spooky Days on the Farm
Come see the eerie side of the Quiet Valley farm with seasonal crafts & refreshments, scary stories, wagon rides & more, also evening Murder Mystery; Family friendly in daytime and spookier after dark. Oct. 26 5-8 pm, Oct 27 1-8 pm and Oct 28 1-5 pm. October 27-28Jacobsburg Market Faire & Rendezvous
Jacobsburg Market Faire & Rendezvous – Living History Weekend will be held Saturday, October 27, 2018: 10 am–4 pm & Sunday, October 28, 2018: 10 am–4 pm. Fur Trade Era encampment, 18th c. Market Faire, Early American Arts & Crafts exhibits with demonstrations Open Hearth Cooking – Children’s Games – Food October 27
Celebration of Life
On Saturday, October 27th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, Columcille will host a joyful "Celebration of the Life of Bill Cohea," our revered founder, who passed peacefully this last June 18th. Then, at 7:00pm, they will open their moving Samhuinn ceremony (Bill's favorite of the Celtic seasonal celebrations). It marks the period of "No Time" on the Celtic calendar, when "the veil is thinnest between worlds" and souls living here and in the "otherworld" converse freely, seeking the light that will always overcome darkness. Trunk or Treat at the Y The Slate Belt Y will be holding its Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 27 from 5-6:30 in the back parking lot. If you or any of the community groups you partner with are willing to support this free community event, please call the Y (610) 881-4470 and register your trunk. This annual event allows children a safe place to trick or treat. Please consider decorating a trunk to help make this event a success for our community. Great opportunity for scouts, school groups, or individuals to get involved! Portland Halloween Festivities Portland Halloween Festivities will be held Sat. Oct. 27th. Trick or Treat will be from 4-6 pm. If you are giving out treats please leave your porch light on. At 6:15 pm all are welcome at 100 Division St. Portland for FREE hotdogs and snacks plus a COSTUME CONTEST w/ prizes for 6 age groups plus family. Hosted by the Portland Community Events Committee & Refiner's Fire Ministry. Please contact Cindy Fish @ 973-600-7120. Hawk Watching on the Kittatinny Ridge Join us at Jacobsburg Saturday, October 27 from 9:00 am to noon as we enjoy the fall colors and watch for migrating raptors on the Kittatinny Ridge at Little Gap. This is a great time of the year to see Red-tailed Hawks, Red-shouldered Hawks, and even Golden Eagles. Participants should dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water, snacks, and binoculars. Registration is required. Volunteer Work Day Volunteer Work Day at Jacobsburg is Saturday, October 27 at 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Are you looking for something to do on a nice fall day? Come to Jacobsburg and help with a variety of our on-going volunteer projects! Bring your favorite work gloves and water. Registration is not required. Meet at flag pole in front of Visitor Center. 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. UMBT Halloween Party Upper Mount Bethel Township Halloween Party is Saturday, Oct. 27, 1 p.m., to 3 p.m., Mt. Bethel Vol. Fire Co., 2341 N. Delaware Drive, Mt. Bethel, followed by township trick or treating, 3 p.m to 6 p.m. Rummage and Bake Sale A rummage and bake sale will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church at 12 Westbrook Avenue, Pen Argyl Friday October 26 from 8-4 and Saturday October 27 from 8-2. Call Gail at 610-588-7545 for more information. October 28
Trick or Treat
Lower Mt. Bethel will hold their trick or treat on Sunday, October 28 from 4 to 6 pm. Bangor Trick or Treat Mayor Brooke Kerzner has announced that trick or treat in Bangor will be held rain, snow or shine on October 28 from 2 to 5 pm. Community Lunch A free Italian Community Lunch hosted by First United Methodist Church Sunday Oct 28 at 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, 55 North 3rd Street, Bangor. Join them for their monthly community lunch - free and open to everyone! This month we'll be serving Italian food. Please join us for worship at 11:00 before the meal. God bless you and yours. October 29
Cooking Demonstration
Robert C. Wood Chef-in-Residence Cooking Demonstration will be held at NCC Bethlehem Campus on October 29 at 6 pm in the Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall. Jenny Moyer Murphy, Corporate Chef from Clemens Food Group, will prepare delicious farm-to-fork recipes and offer helpful tips for the aspiring chef. Tastings and recipe booklet included. For more information, email events@northampton.edu or call 610-861-5519. October 30
The Native American Experience
Delwin Fiddler, Jr., member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, descendant of both Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse, and environmental activist, will discuss American history from his Native American perspective including his experiences as a Water Protector at Standing Rock on October 30 from 11 am to 1 pm. Fiddler will conclude the program with a demonstration of Native American dance. Room 202, Keystone Hall, Monroe Campus Apple Dumpling Sale An Apple Dumpling Sale will be held at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 S. Delaware Dr. (Route 611), Mount Bethel (Stone Church) on Tuesday October 30th. The cost is $5.50 each. Dumplings can be picked up between 11 am and 1 pm. Orders are recommended. To place your order or for additional information call Chrissy at 610-588-0809. October 31
Wind Gap Trick or Treat Wind Gap Trick or Treat will be held Wednesday October 31 in Wind Gap Borough. November 1
Amateur Radio Club
Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, November 1, 7:30 p.m. in the Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem. Program: “The K3LR Amateur Radio Superstation, Tim Duffy, LIVE via SKYPE. Hams and others interested always are welcome. Directions: http://goo.gl/maps/qKUJC. FMI: www.dlarc.org. 610.432.8286. November 1 to December 15
In Vision Photography Month
ArtsQuest InVision Photography Month at NCC is November 1 to December 15. "Waiting Still", Photographs by Nicolas Bowen. The Reception is November 8, 6 – 8 p.m. The Gallery is in Communications Hall, Bethlehem Campus is open Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Sunday. The Dunning Art Gallery, Keystone Hall, Monroe Campus, is open Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Closed Sunday. November 2 David Berkeley Coming to Nazareth Center For the Arts David Berkeley is Coming to Nazareth Center For the Arts November 2. Singer/songwriter/storyteller David Berkeley has been a guest on This American Life, Mountain Stage, World Café, CNN, XM Radio’s Loft Sessions, WFUV, NPR’s Acoustic Café and many more. He won the 2015 Kerrville New Folk competition and ASCAP’s Johnny Mercer Songwriting Award. Called “a musical poet” by the San Francisco Chronicle, “sensational” by the Philadelphia Inquirer and “spellbinding” by Blurt, critics praise Berkeley’s carefully crafted philosophic lyrics and soulful baritone, which at one moment resonates richly only to swoop into a fragile falsetto in the next. November 3 & 4
4-H Code Your World Challenge
Penn State Extension 4-H in Lehigh and Northampton Counties will host two 4-H National Youth Science Experiment events featuring the Code Your World challenge on Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4, 2018. This event is FREE and is intended for kids, ages 8-14. To participate, you must register by October 26, 2018 using the paper form AND https://pa.4honline.com. All participants must bring a packed lunch, but there will be a snack will be provided. To find out more or to register for our local events contact the Northampton County Extension office at 610-813-6613 or Lehigh County Extension office at 610-391-0683. November 3
Easton Bacon Fest
Come to the Bacon Fest in Easton the first weekend of November Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 10 AM – 6 PM in beautiful downtown Easton. Live music, craft beer, food trucks and lots of BACON! This event is rain or shine. PA Bacon Fest was named one of the TOP 300 FESTIVALS IN THE WORLD byFEST300.com!! And locally, voted BEST CULINARY EVENT in Lehigh Valley Style magazine’s Best of the Lehigh Valley contest. Visit the website for more details, schedules, vendors and more! http://pabaconfest.com/ $2 Suggested Donation – Proceeds benefit non-profit: GEDP and the Easton Farmers' Market, Easton Public Market, Easton Ambassadors and Easton Main Street Initiative. Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner A Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner will be held at Hope United Church of Christ, 2nd St., Wind Gap on Saturday, November 3 from 4 to 7 pm. Adults $10.00, Ages 6-12 $5.00 and Children 5 and under eat Free. The Macintyre's Perform “Elvis” Sponsored by The Historic Dansbury Depot/ECA and The Elks Lodge #319 on Saturday, Nov 3 at the Elks Lodge on Washington ST. E. Stroudsburg. Door open for food and drinks at 5:30. Music begins at 7:00. Magic by Mr. Mysterrio. Tickets can be purchased/reserved in advance: $18. Purchase at the door: $21. Tickets include an $8.00 food voucher. Tickets available by mail or at the Elks Lodge. General information: scole@ptd,net or 570-350-1475 Prefer email!! November 4 Trinity Lutheran 140th Anniversary Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Fourth & Broadway, Bangor, will celebrate its 140th anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 4th, 4 PM with a special celebration featuring an organ recital by Dr. Michael Krentz, Director of Music/Organist at Christ Lutheran Church, Allentown. A dinner will be held at 5:30 in the fellowship hall following the recital. Donald Jones, local historian and distinguished speaker, will be the special speaker at the dinner. Since dinner seating is limited, call the church office at 610-588-2023 for dinner reservations. Mount Bethel Comic Book Fest Gap-Con! Water Gap Comics Fest returns to Mount Bethel, PA. Sunday, November 4, 10:00am to 4:00pm. Upper Mount Bethel Fire Hall, 2341 North Delaware Drive. Featuring vendors, artists, writers, costume groups, crafts. Guests include Matt Parton, Joe Ryan, Andrew Taylor. Special guest actor/wrestler Rusty Gilligan. Raffles, door prizes, chinese auction. Admission is $3.00 for adults, but children under 12 are admitted free. More info,http://www.jerseyshorecomicbookshow.com or 609-242-7756 November 5
Turkey Drive
The Slate Belt wide Turkey Drive is approaching, November 5th. Drop off is between 2pm and 7pm in the food bank at the old Catholic Church located on Lehigh ave (512) and Genoga St. in Wind Gap. The goal is 75 Turkeys. Let's help those less fortunate than ourselves. Non perishables are also gratefully appreciated. Thank you so much for your generosity and God Bless. November 6
Pen Argyl Girls Basketball Benefit The Pen Argyl girls basketball team will be receiving 15% of all food profit for the day.Scorecard Sports Bar & Grill 130 N Broadway, Wind Gap, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 4 PM – 11 PM November 7
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 November 7 and 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. November 9
Warren Miller’s Film, “Face of Winter”
The 69th installment from Warren Miller Entertainment pays tribute to the late Warren Miller with the world’s best skiers visiting Miller’s favorite locations, including Switzerland, Chamonix, Iceland, Chile and more. November 9 at 7 pm and November 10 at 3:30 and 7 pm in Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall, Bethlehem Campus. Tickets are $16 in advance; $20 at the door. For more information and for tickets, go to www.nccwarrenmiller.com. Sponsored by NCC Ski Club, Elk Mountain and Buckman’s Ski and Snowboard Shops. November 10
Our Vets…Serving Our Country
Combat Veteran Jenny Pacanowski will provide a special presentation for children about being in our military and serving our country on November 10. She will explain the value of theatre and writing in helping veterans make the transition to home after service. Let’s honor our vets by wearing red, white and blue. Suggested for ages 8 and older. Held in the Cops & Kids Reading Room, Fowler Family Southside Center at Northampton Community College from 10 am to noon. Alumni Association Fall Craft Fair The Alumni Association of NCC Fall Craft Fair will be held November 10 from 9 am to 8 pm in the Arthur L. Scott Spartan Center, Bethlehem Campus. Find unique treasures from over 100 crafters including food, wood, jewelry, glass, flower arrangements, holiday and pet items, and more at the 38th Annual Alumni Association’s Fall Craft Fair, one of the largest in the Lehigh Valley! $2 general public; $1 for students and seniors 65+; free for children under 12 For more information, email alumni@northampton.edu or call 610-861-5088. Clean Water Festival "Protect the Tap: Clean Water Festival" will be held at the Blue Valley Farm Show Complex on Saturday, Novermber 10 from 11 am to 4 pm. The Festival is hosted by Northampton County Conservation District and Blue Valley Farm Show. Join us for our multi-county celebration on Clean Water! Embrace the products of our local waterways including great food, wine, and beer! Plus entertainment with an educational edge! All proceeds go toward continued community environmental education in Monroe and Northampton Counties. Visit Protectthetap.com for more information. Fall Festival A Fall Festival will be held at East Bangor Park on Saturday, November 10 from 12 to 4 pm. There will bee food, fun and games with a pumpkin toss and cake walk. Enjoy a hay ride with "Stop & Shop" at Miller's Egg Ranch. Pen Argyl PTO 2nd Annual Color Run Hosted by Pen Argyl PTOSaturday, November 10, 2018 at 8:30 AM – 11 AM at Wind Gap Middle School. Hold the date for the 2nd annual PTO Color Run. They’ll start and finish at the Wind Gap Middle School (using the same course as last year). You can run or walk! This is a family event so bring the kids, push a stroller around the 2 mile course.Proceeds to benefit PTO to provide for the children and teachers in the Pen Argyl School District. November 11
Bingo and Tricky Tray
Bangor Slater Band Boosters' Bingo and Tricky Tray will be held at the Blue Valley Farm Show, American Bangor Rd. Bangor, PA Sunday, November,11,2018 doors open 11 AM Games begin at 1 PM 20 games of bingo featuring products from Vera Bradley, Coach, Michael Kors, Thirty One and more. 50/50 raffle, door prizes and special raffles. Refreshments available for purchase. To order tickets before November 5th leave message or text (610) 703-5455 $20. ticket includes admission and one set of bingo cards for 20 games. $25. ticket includes admission, one set of bingo cards for 20 games, one sheet of tricky tray tickets, and a ticket for special prize drawing only for these ticket buyers. Tickets also available at the door. Only individuals over the age of 16 will be permitted to attend the bingo, due to limited seating. It's Getting Chili Festival and Competition Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 1 PM – 4 PM Broadway Bangor PA 18013 "It's Getting Chili" so warm up with chili samples and vote for your favorite indoors at BOTH the Bangor Trust Brewery and the Broadway Pub in beautiful, historic downtown Bangor Borough! Professional chili vendors and restaurants PLUS the competition is open to amateurs, which we all know leads to a very interesting and inventive chili selection. Do you have what it takes to be crowned the chili victor? Download the chili vendor application at https://bangortrustbrewing.com/events/chili-festival-competition/ or email Bangor Trust Brewing at info@bangortrustbrewing.com for an application. The list keeps growing as chili vendors commit but here's the roll call so far... Bangor Trust Brewing, Broadway Pub, The Little Corner Cafe, Little Creek Bar B Cue, and more coming soon... Awards will be given for the following categories, decided on by attendees popular vote AND a panel of judges for: "Best Chili in the Slate Belt", "Best 5-Alarm Chili", "Most Unusual Chili EVER", and "People's Choice". Prizes for winners will include gift cards, memorabilia and bragging rights! Proceeds benefit Bangor's Liberty Fire Company. Businesses along Broadway will be getting in on the fun offering incredible sales and discounts to ticket holders, plus there will be LIVE JAMS from Dave Ebert Music at Bangor Trust, an all-you-can-eat wing special for purchase at Broadway Pub, raffles, games and more! November 12 - 17
Christmas Bazaar
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar & White Elephant Sale on Monday, November 12 through Thursday, November 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on Friday, November 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The bazaar consists of handcrafted Christmas items, baked goods, and homemade soup and sandwiches. A door prize drawing will be held Friday & Saturday. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. Call 610-588-4453 or visit: ebumc. org. November 14
Mamma Mia Pasta Night
Come and enjoy some good food November 14 while helping the Bangor Choir kids. Dinner will benefit the Bangor High School Choir. Tickets are: $10, a person, $5 for age 12 and under 3 and under eat for free. November 15-19
"The Pillowman"
Enjoy “The Pillowman,” by Martin McDonagh November 15, 16, 17, and 19 at 7:30 pm and November 18 at 3 pm. The play centers on a writer who is being interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories and their similarities to a series of child murders. It will be held in Norman R. Roberts Lab Theatre, Kopecek Hall, Bethlehem Campus. Admission is free with a donation of non-perishable food items and valid NCC ID. $5 without an NCC ID. Reservations suggested. To reserve your seat online, go to showtix4u.com and enter the name of the performance, or email NCC_theatre_tickets@northampton.edu or call 610-861-5524. November 16
"Grown & Sexy Cocktail Party"
On Friday, November 16 Sistah Chat Radio will host a “Grown and Sexy Cocktail Party” at The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort. At the event you will be able to network, enjoy signature drinks, and dance to a live DJ. In addition, Eileen Gentile will come to our stage for some laughter with her comedy act. Sponsored by Gray Chevrolet and Gray Jeep, Dodge Ram. November 17
A Thanksgiving Surprise!
Author Jannie Pilgrim will celebrate Thanksgiving on November 17 by reading Prince Garrett and the Thanksgiving Box. Bring a list of the things you are most thankful for to share with one another. Create your very own Thanksgiving Box to take home. Suggested for all ages. Held in the Cops & Kids Reading Room, Fowler Family Southside Center at Northampton Community College from 10 am to noon. Fabulous 50's Night Fabulous 50's Night will held at Roseto Legion Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 8 PM – 11 PM. DRESS IN THE 50'S PRIZES ALSO CROWING KING & QUEEN OF THE PROM. FOOD AVAILABLE COVERED DISHES WELCOMED!! DJ RALPH "It's All About You" Women's Conference Come enjoy a day with women, for women! To purchase tickets, visit Eventbrite by searching Sistah Chat Radio or at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sistah-chat-presents-its-all-about-you-womens-conference-2018-tickets-41210909941?aff=ebdssbdestsearch. For more information, please feel free to email Sistah Chat Radio at sistahchatradio@gmail.com, send a Facebook message to Sistah Chat Radio, or call us at 570-243-5773. Toy Bingo Hope United Church of Christ will hold it 6th Annual Holiday Toy Bingo on Saturday, November 17. Doors open at 11:00 and Bingo starts at 1. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. There will be toys and gift cards for all ages with 45 chances to win. Refreshments will be available. For more information, call Jen at (908) 727-0090 or e-mail hopeucc@hotmail.com. November 22
Free 2nd Annual Community Thanksgiving Feast
NorthBound & Co is proud to host their 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Feast on Thursday November 22 from 1 to 4 pm at East Bangor United Methodist Community Church, 136 W. Central Ave., East Bangor. It is free to everyone who graces us with their presence. It is open to all people: those in recovery, those who have no one with whom to share the holiday and those who just want to stop in and break bread with others in the community. They look forward to sharing a home-cooked Thanksgiving meal with you! November 23
PAC Holiday Store
The Pocono Arts Council will host its annual Holiday Store in the ARTSPACE Gallery at 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg. The popular art gift shop will be open throughout the holiday season, beginning Friday, November 23, 2018 through Friday, January 4, 2019. The store will be open Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 4 pm. 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 St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 1422 Church Road, Pen Argyl. Join them as they pay a final 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. 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. 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/. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 Breakfast with Santa Enjoy a Santa visit and all you can eat pancake breakfast, Hosted by Washington Township Volunteer Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 9 AM – 12 PM at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company 920 Washington Blvd, Bangor. Visit with Santa. Photos available. All you can eat Pancake and Sausage Breakfast. Coffee Tea OJ too. $7 tickets available at the door. Tricky Tray items with drawing at 11:30. Don’t need to be present to win. All proceeds benefit Washington Twp Volunteer Fire Company. Children under 2 free with paying adult. |
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The Dead Ringer: An Agatha Raisin Mystery by M. C. Beaton The Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain War of the Wolf by Bernard Cornwell The Little Old Lady Who Struck Lucky Again by C. Ingelman-Sundberg You by Caroline Kepnes The Paris Seamstress by Natasha Lester The Clockmaker’s Daughter by Kate Morton The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris Ambush by James Patterson Moonlight Over Paris by Jennifer Robson Holy Ghost by John Sandford Adult Non Fiction God, Guns Grits and Gravy by Mike Huckabee NCLEX-RN Practice Test Question 2018-2019 by Barbara J. Irwin SSAT and ISEE prep 2019-2020 by Kaplan Publishing Huckabee by Scott Lamb American Women in a World at War by Judy Barrett Litoff God is Not Mad at You by Joyce Meyer Killing the SS by Bill O’Reilly The Art of Hand Reading by Lori Reid In This Together by Ann Romney Chris Beat Cancer by Chris Wark Together: Our Community Cookbook by Jenny Zarins Large Print Adult Fiction The Runaway Jury by John Grisham Large Print Adult Non Fiction True Compass by Edward M. Kennedy Fly Girls by Keith O’Brien Young Adult Fiction A Winter’s Promise by Christelle Dabos Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak Junior Fiction Almost Home by Joan Bauer Royal Crush by Meg Cabot Zombie Dog by Clare Hutton Judy Moody, Mood Martian by Megan McDonald Race to the South Pose by Kate Messner Max Einstein: The Genius Experiment by James Patterson Junior Non Fiction I Am Neil Armstrong by Brad Meltzer Easy Fiction Skeleton Hiccups by Margery Cuyler Planet Kindergarten by Sue Ganz-Schmitt The Spooky Smells of Halloween by Mary Man Kong All Year Long by Disney You Count on Us by Disney Audio Books Adult Fiction The Witch Elm by Tana French Every Breath by Nicholas Sparks Audio Books Adult Non Fiction Killing the SS by Bill O’Reilly DVD’s Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season Game of Thrones: The Complete Second Season Game of Thrones: The Complete Third Season Game of Thrones: The Complete Fourth Season God’s Not Dead 3: A Light in Darkness Blue Mt. Library New BooksAdult Fiction:
The Real Michael Swann, Bryan Reardon Somebody's Daughter, David Bell The Last Time I Lied, Riley Sager Ghosted, Rosie Walsh White River Burning, John Verdon All We Ever Wanted, Emily Giffin A Place For Us, Fatima F. Mirza Sailing Lessons, Hannah McKinnon The Masterpiece, Fiona Davis Adult Large Print: Feared, Lisa Scottoline Impostor's Lure, Carla Neggers Abandoned, Allison Brennan A Death in Live Oak, James Grippando The Lost for Words Bookshop, Stephanie Butland Tailspin, Sandra Brown Adult Non-Fiction: Fly Girls, Keith O'Brien Believe Me, Nick Foles Vertical Divider
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