Planned PennDOT Roadwork This Week
(Weather May Alter Plans) ![]() Washington, Plainfield PA 191 Between: High Street and Books Hill Road
Pothole Patching. Daytime Lane restriction with flagging. Start date: 10/28/19 Est completion date: 10/28/19 Plainfield/Washington Twps. Delabole Road Between: Sullivan Trail and Broadway. Brush Cutting Daytime Lane restriction with flagging. Start date: 10/28/19 Est completion date: 10/28/19 09:00 AM To 02:00 PM Knights Win 100th Rivalry Game.....![]() Two fourth quarter touchdown runs by Connor Fehr broke open a close game giving Pen Argyl a 31-16 win over Bangor in the much anticipated 100th Rivalry game played Saturday in Paul Farnan Field at Bangor Memorial Park before an estimated 5,500 - 6,000 fans, which is one of the largest crowds to attend the rivalry game in the post-Turkey Day era. PHOTO GALLERY PHOTO GALLERY 2 Sbtt Photos Larry Cory, Mark Lasher, and Emily Dario.
![]() Sbtt Photos by Emily Dario PHOTO GALLERY
![]() Bangor Photos Courtesy Braden Hendershot BASD
![]() 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. Band Luncheon......Members of the Pen Argyl and Bangor Bands enjoy lunch Thursday in the A-gym at Pen Argyl High School. The bands played the National Anthem, both alma maters, the school fight songs and more. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photos Emily Dario. SEE VIDEO BELOW
![]() A belated Octoberfest Halloween costume contest was held Thursday at Bangor Memorial. The event scheduled for Sunday was postponed by rain. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Emily Dario
Help Our Local Veterans![]() Clothing drive for VETS. New and Gently used clean-clothes, jackets, hats, scarves, pants, shirts are welcome. Drop off locations:
Regular Slate Belt Events This Week.......
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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. Owl Prowl
On Friday, November 1 at 7:00pm to 9:00pm join educator Rick Wiltraut for this walk through the woods of Jacobsburg in search of local species of owls such as the Eastern-Screech Owl and the Great Horned Owl. Participants should dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. The walk will start at the Jacobsburg Environmental Center. The program limited to 30 participants. Registration is required. November 2
Day of the Dead
Join us at Jacobsburg on Saturday, November 2 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm for a celebration of the Day of the Dead! Learn the crafts and traditions of this cultural holiday while honoring those who have passed away. Educational stations will be set up around the visitor center. Fold paper flowers to take home, compare skulls and bones, and make a glow in the dark mask. This is a free family friendly event with instruction in English and Spanish. Registration is not necessary. Stop by anytime between 12:00 and 4:00 PM. Blue and White Harvest Auction![]() The Blue and White Harvest Auction Saturday November 2 at Plainfield Fire Co. New design, same great fundraiser! All proceeds benefit the students of Immaculate Conception School! This is an Adult only affair - BYOB - must be 21. Ticket includes: d’oeuvres dinner & dessert. There will be a live and silent auction, wine pull, 50-50, and tricky tray. Tickets go on sale in August. Look for more information. November 5
Art Workshop for Teens
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