Help Wanted..... HVAC Tech/Plumber's Assistant .....Experienced preferred but will train. Call - Malachowski & Son 570-897-5443 The Pen Argyl Band won the Marine Corps Award during the Bangor Band Festival held Saturday. .The Green Knights' band earned all superiors for their performance. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
Logan Sterner beaks a tackles during the Knights' 34-27 win over Northern Lehigh for their first win of the year. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
The Pen Argyl Homecoming Court was introduced during halftime of the Pen Argyl - Northern Lehigh football game. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkely Photography
Can Yawning Help Your Nerves? When you're anxiously preparing to give a presentation at work, waiting for a Tinder date to arrive at a bar, or meeting your partner's parents for the first time, you probably don't want to look sleepy and bored. But sometimes when you're nervous, you can't help it, and out comes a big gaping yawn — even though you're not at all tired. The Olympic speed-skater Apolo Ohno famously used to yawn before big races because he claimed that it "gets the oxygen in and the nerves out." But is that actually true? Yawning has mystified researchers, and the list of reasons why we might do it is, well, exhausting. Some people claim that yawning when you're nervous is your body's way of catching your breath, preventing hyperventilation, and regulating your breathing, similar to deep breathing during meditation. But technically, yawning isn't a respiratory function, Andrew Gallup, PhD, an assistant professor of psychology at SUNY Oneonta, told Refinery29 last summer. So, no offense to Ohno, but he might be slightly wrong about yawning bringing oxygen into his body.
What's more likely is that we use yawns as a way to cool down our brains, Dr. Gallup said. When you stretch your jaw to yawn, it improves circulation to your brain, which in turn lowers its temperature. And since we know that stress is associated with changes in our brain temperature, it makes sense that the body would use yawning to cool down during times of pressure. A yawn can leave you feeling more alert and with improved "mental efficacy," according to a 2012 review of yawn studies, which might be why people like Ohno find it comforting to do before a big performance. While yawning is controlled by a separate bodily function than breathing, taking deep breaths when you're feeling nervous will definitely help you chill out. Research has shown that diaphragmatic breathing (or "belly breathing") can help your body elicit a relaxation response, which makes it easier to respond to stressful scenarios. Whether your deep breaths come out as yawns is somewhat uncontrollable, though. The other weird thing about yawns is that some people say they're contagious, and one study even found that empathetic people are more likely to yawn after seeing someone else do it. Weirder still, another study suggested that people who don't yawn contagiously are psychopaths. So, there's that. Although it might be annoying to have to yawn in really inopportune moments, like when you're already nervous or anxious, take it as your body's cue that you need to take a minute to calm (or cool) down. And if you catch your coworkers, date, or S.O.'s parents yawning, too, consider it a good sign. Open Mic With Len Mooney
Len Mooney Open Mic will be held Tuesday October 3 at the Broadway Pub 62 Broadway, Bangor. Growing Up in the Butcher Shop
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Bangor Homecoming Queen Martina Sell is congratualted during ceremonies at Paul Farnan Field PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry
Portland Community Day
Portland Community Day, Sat. Oct. 14. 11-4 pm. Fun, Food, Music, Games, Pumpkins, Vendors and Crafters. Pumpkin Creation Contest. Bring the Family, come out to downtown Portland, PA for some good old fashion fun! Vendors & Crafters WANTED. Call Stephanie Steele for more info. 610-216-6716 or at www.portlandboroughpa.com Rain date Oct. 15.
Portland Community Day, Sat. Oct. 14. 11-4 pm. Fun, Food, Music, Games, Pumpkins, Vendors and Crafters. Pumpkin Creation Contest. Bring the Family, come out to downtown Portland, PA for some good old fashion fun! Vendors & Crafters WANTED. Call Stephanie Steele for more info. 610-216-6716 or at www.portlandboroughpa.com Rain date Oct. 15.
Faith Christian Girls played Warren Tech Thursday afternoon at Plainfield Community Park. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
October 2 Regular Events
Bingo - Kunkletown Fire Co. Progressive Jackpot. 7pm
Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 & 6-8pm
Bangor Public Library - Open 1-8
Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show
Pen Argyl Sewer Committee - 4:30 P.M. Council Chambers
Pen Argyl Municipal Authority - 6:00 P.M. Council Chambers
Washington Township Zoning Board - Municipal Building, 7pm.
Roseto Borough Council - Municipal Building, 7:30pm
Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary - Council Home, 7:30-9:30pm
Lower Mount Bethel Supervisors - Meets Centerfield Building, 7pm
Wind Gap Borough Council - 7:30pm, 29 Mechanic St.
Portland Borough Council - Borough Hall, 7:00pm
Pen Argyl GFWC - St. John , Pen Argyl, 7pm
Write Night - Collaborative writer's group. Nazareth Center for the Arts, 7-9pm
Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm
Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 & 6-8pm
Bangor Public Library - Open 1-8
Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show
Pen Argyl Sewer Committee - 4:30 P.M. Council Chambers
Pen Argyl Municipal Authority - 6:00 P.M. Council Chambers
Washington Township Zoning Board - Municipal Building, 7pm.
Roseto Borough Council - Municipal Building, 7:30pm
Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary - Council Home, 7:30-9:30pm
Lower Mount Bethel Supervisors - Meets Centerfield Building, 7pm
Wind Gap Borough Council - 7:30pm, 29 Mechanic St.
Portland Borough Council - Borough Hall, 7:00pm
Pen Argyl GFWC - St. John , Pen Argyl, 7pm
Write Night - Collaborative writer's group. Nazareth Center for the Arts, 7-9pm
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 [email protected].
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Susan Ciufo was inducted into the Bangor Athletic Hall of Fame during Ceremonies at Paul Farnan Field Friday night. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Sauce and Meatball Sale
St.Joseph's Episcopal Church, Verona Drive, West Bangor is having a sauce and meatball sale on October 21st. The price is $7.00 a quart. If you would like to place an order, call 610-863-9521 orders must be in by October 15th.
Scare Away Cancer Bingo
Scare Away Cancer Bingo will be held at the Plainfield Fire Hall, Sullivan Trail, Wind Gap 1:00pm Sunday, October 22. Doors open at noon.
Prepurchased tickets cost $25. Tickets at the door are $30. For tickets call 610-393-1182.
Food, baked good options, tricky trays, and doors prizes also available. FMI: Facebook/ArmyandAngels/
St.Joseph's Episcopal Church, Verona Drive, West Bangor is having a sauce and meatball sale on October 21st. The price is $7.00 a quart. If you would like to place an order, call 610-863-9521 orders must be in by October 15th.
Scare Away Cancer Bingo
Scare Away Cancer Bingo will be held at the Plainfield Fire Hall, Sullivan Trail, Wind Gap 1:00pm Sunday, October 22. Doors open at noon.
Prepurchased tickets cost $25. Tickets at the door are $30. For tickets call 610-393-1182.
Food, baked good options, tricky trays, and doors prizes also available. FMI: Facebook/ArmyandAngels/
This car was on display at the Plainfield Farmers Fairgrounds Saturday during the Masonic Motorama held from 9-3. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Entertainment This Week
October 2
Sarah Street Grill - Monday Night Football 8:30 pm October 3 Broadway Pub - Len Mooney, Open Mic, 7pm October 4 Porter's Pub - Open Mic with Scott Harringon 9:30 pm Sarah Street Grill - Open Mic Night 9:15 pm |
October 5
Deer Head Inn - Jazz Jam with Bill Washer & Friends 8:00 pm Newton Theater - Travis Tritt 8:00 pm Sarah Street Grill - Thursday Night Football 8:30 pm October 6 Deer Head Inn - Eric Mintel 7:00 pm Newton Theater - Rob Schneider 8:00 pm Pennsylvania Playhouse - The Lion in Winter 7:30 pm |
Yard Sale Fundraiser
A Yard Sale Fundraiser will be held October 27th & 28th, Friday & Saturday, 8 AM - 3 PM at Cross Road Baptist Church 201 South Second Street Bangor, PA 18013. Feature items include: Baked Goods - seasonal items - gifts - furniture. Mention this listing for free coffee.
A Yard Sale Fundraiser will be held October 27th & 28th, Friday & Saturday, 8 AM - 3 PM at Cross Road Baptist Church 201 South Second Street Bangor, PA 18013. Feature items include: Baked Goods - seasonal items - gifts - furniture. Mention this listing for free coffee.
Bangor's Mark Bittner (9) and Ed Hay make a tackle during the Slaters' 37-6 loss to Southern Lehigh Friday night at Paul Farnan Field. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
THIS DAY IN HISTORY - October 2
Hollywood icon Rock Hudson dies of AIDS 1985
On this day in 1985, actor Rock Hudson, 59, becomes the first major U.S. celebrity to die of complications from AIDS. Hudson’s death raised public awareness of the epidemic, which until that time had been ignored by many in the mainstream as a “gay plague.”
Hudson, born Leroy Harold Scherer Jr., on November 17, 1925, in Winnetka, Illinois, was a Hollywood heartthrob whose career in movies and TV spanned nearly three decades. With leading-man good looks, Hudson starred in numerous dramas and romantic comedies in the 1950s and 60s, including Magnificent Obsession, Giant and Pillow Talk. In the 1970s, he found success on the small screen with such series as McMillan and Wife. To protect his macho image, Hudson’s off-screen life as a gay man was kept secret from the public.
In 1984, while working on the TV show Dynasty, Hudson was diagnosed with AIDS. On July 25, 1985, he publicly acknowledged he had the disease at a hospital in Paris, where he had gone to seek treatment. The news that Hudson, an international icon, had AIDS focused worldwide attention on the disease and helped change public perceptions of it.
Hudson, born Leroy Harold Scherer Jr., on November 17, 1925, in Winnetka, Illinois, was a Hollywood heartthrob whose career in movies and TV spanned nearly three decades. With leading-man good looks, Hudson starred in numerous dramas and romantic comedies in the 1950s and 60s, including Magnificent Obsession, Giant and Pillow Talk. In the 1970s, he found success on the small screen with such series as McMillan and Wife. To protect his macho image, Hudson’s off-screen life as a gay man was kept secret from the public.
In 1984, while working on the TV show Dynasty, Hudson was diagnosed with AIDS. On July 25, 1985, he publicly acknowledged he had the disease at a hospital in Paris, where he had gone to seek treatment. The news that Hudson, an international icon, had AIDS focused worldwide attention on the disease and helped change public perceptions of it.
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Green Knight youth wrestling sign ups
Green Knight youth wrestling and cheerleader sign ups will be held September 27 at the Green & White Building from 6-7:30pm.
They also will be October 3 and October 4 at the same place and time
Green Knight youth wrestling and cheerleader sign ups will be held September 27 at the Green & White Building from 6-7:30pm.
They also will be October 3 and October 4 at the same place and time
Vendors & Crafters Wanted
Vendors and crafters are wanted for Plainfield Twsp Volunteer Fire CO's holiday event on November 4. Email for applications is [email protected]
Vendors and crafters are wanted for Plainfield Twsp Volunteer Fire CO's holiday event on November 4. Email for applications is [email protected]
Vendors Wanted
Mt Bethel Fire Co. Ladies Aux 29th Annual Craft Show.
November 25, 2017. Reserve your table/space now. First come, first serve basis.
Call Kris 610-392-7975
Mt Bethel Fire Co. Ladies Aux 29th Annual Craft Show.
November 25, 2017. Reserve your table/space now. First come, first serve basis.
Call Kris 610-392-7975
BASD Wellness Walking Programs
The Bangor Area School District Wellness Committee wants to extend an invitation to the families in our school community to participate in the following healthy activities throughout the school year. These are programs that the faculty eagerly awaits and competes in each year.
Happy Hoofers: September 18, 2018-November 13, 2018 : 8 week walking program, team with the most points wins (20 minutes =3 points; 30 minutes=4 points etc.) There is an electronic log attached that auto tallies.
Project Zero: November 20-January 2, 2018: The goal of this program is to maintain your weight throughout the holiday season from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. Eat in moderation and exercise to break even! Weigh In and Weigh Out form also attached.
10,000 Steps: April 2, 2018- May 2, 2018: This is not a team walk rather it is an individual walking program where you find the average of your daily steps and set a personal goal to increase the steps each day. Strive to achieve 10,000 steps a day! To find the average; record your steps for any 3 days and divide the total by 3 and that will give you an average of steps walked per day)
Here you can find a way to compete among family members, friend groups, or with neighbors. Be creative in the rewards or prizes!
Look for more information on the Bangor Area School District web page under the wellness link or email us at [email protected].
Happy Hoofers: September 18, 2018-November 13, 2018 : 8 week walking program, team with the most points wins (20 minutes =3 points; 30 minutes=4 points etc.) There is an electronic log attached that auto tallies.
Project Zero: November 20-January 2, 2018: The goal of this program is to maintain your weight throughout the holiday season from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. Eat in moderation and exercise to break even! Weigh In and Weigh Out form also attached.
10,000 Steps: April 2, 2018- May 2, 2018: This is not a team walk rather it is an individual walking program where you find the average of your daily steps and set a personal goal to increase the steps each day. Strive to achieve 10,000 steps a day! To find the average; record your steps for any 3 days and divide the total by 3 and that will give you an average of steps walked per day)
Here you can find a way to compete among family members, friend groups, or with neighbors. Be creative in the rewards or prizes!
Look for more information on the Bangor Area School District web page under the wellness link or email us at [email protected].
Dancing with the Ghosts
The Slate Belt Heritage Center will present its 6th Annual Haunted Heritage Show entitled: “Dancing with the Ghosts” on Thursday, October 12, 2017 @ 7:00 PM at the Center 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, PA.
- Featured this year will be:
- Conrad Weiser - a farmer who was a negotiator and interpreter for the Peace Treaty with the local Lenape Native Americans.
- Johnnie Gruver- local dance and theater instructor who was known for her many stage productions.
- Joseph Heater-quarry worker (a Slater) who was killed in a quarry accident at the Stevens/Jackson quarry, whose body in still entombed on the site.
- David “Douse” Williams, local World War II veteran who was a POW in Germany and acquired his nickname as a result of his downtown Bangor antics.
- Mary Gertrude Smith Bodie- who was the first African American to graduate from Bangor in 1901 and went on to attend East Stroudsburg Normal School (ESU) and Dr. Stewart Wolf- famous for his “heart study” on the Italian-Americans who lived in Roseto, PA.
Octoberfest Vendors & Volunteers Needed
Octoberfest at Bangor Park this year will be on Saturday, October 21st and Sunday October 22nd. The park board is currently accepting applications for food and craft vendors only.
Volunteers are needed to help in all aspects of the event from collecting tickets at booths, running booths,and helping to set up and clean up the pumpkin displays.
For more information the preferred method of contact is by email to Debbie at [email protected] or you can call or text her at 610-751-7692.
Octoberfest at Bangor Park this year will be on Saturday, October 21st and Sunday October 22nd. The park board is currently accepting applications for food and craft vendors only.
Volunteers are needed to help in all aspects of the event from collecting tickets at booths, running booths,and helping to set up and clean up the pumpkin displays.
For more information the preferred method of contact is by email to Debbie at [email protected] or you can call or text her at 610-751-7692.
Bangor Public Library Fundraiser
The Bangor Public Library is selling shopping passes for the Boscov's "Friends Helping Friends" one-day sale event. The sale will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 9:00am-7:00pm Stop by the library to purchase your shopping pass. Bangor Public Library is located at 39 S Main St, Bangor, PA.
The Bangor Public Library is selling shopping passes for the Boscov's "Friends Helping Friends" one-day sale event. The sale will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 9:00am-7:00pm Stop by the library to purchase your shopping pass. Bangor Public Library is located at 39 S Main St, Bangor, PA.
Bangor Class of 1967 Reunion
The Bangor High School Class of 1967 will hold their 50th Reunion on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Shawnee Inn Resort. Addresses are needed of the following classmates: Susan Dennis, Joseph Duvo, Linda Engler, William Fisher, Harvey Frable, Susan Horn, Kathryn Jewell, Stephen Lamson, Paul Meyers, Carol Sagan, Allison Smith, Roberta Stull, John Sullivan and Mortimer Wells III. Anyone with information can contact: Ken Brewer @ 484-515-3052.
The Bangor High School Class of 1967 will hold their 50th Reunion on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Shawnee Inn Resort. Addresses are needed of the following classmates: Susan Dennis, Joseph Duvo, Linda Engler, William Fisher, Harvey Frable, Susan Horn, Kathryn Jewell, Stephen Lamson, Paul Meyers, Carol Sagan, Allison Smith, Roberta Stull, John Sullivan and Mortimer Wells III. Anyone with information can contact: Ken Brewer @ 484-515-3052.
Pen Argyl Park Yoga: Mondays and Thursdays at the Weona Park Community Center at 6 P.M. Please contact Janelle Connolly at 484-707-5961 or http://www.namastefit.org Weona Park community center building. All levels welcome. Beginners encouraged to attend. Class fee will be $10 Please bring a mat, towel and small blanket. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to class start. Dress in clothing that you can easily move in and feel comfortable in. Recommend dressing in light layers
Friends of the Bangor Public Library Events
The Friends of the Bangor Public Library announce the following Save-the-Date” events:
New members are always welcome. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615
The Friends of the Bangor Public Library announce the following Save-the-Date” events:
- November 3rd : Wine Tasting @ Tolino’s Vineyards 6-10 PM
- November 11th: Author Brunch w/Joe DeFranco @ Trinity Lutheran Church
- December 2nd: Breakfast w/ Santa @ The Bee Hive Community Center
New members are always welcome. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615
Totts Gap Arts Events Schedule
October 23 New Adult Classes Begin November 11 Annual Scholarship Dinner December 10 Community Open House
Heritage Center Calendar of Events
Slate Belt Heritage Center Calendar of Events for 2017
- Thursday, October, 12, 7 PM- “Haunted Heritage Presentation”-featuring historic “Slate Belt” ghosts.
- Thursday, November, 9, 7 PM- “In Honor of Old Glory”-Flag Ceremony- Join Perry Morris and the Boy Scouts for a history of our nation’s flag and the respectful way to use and retire it.
- Sunday, December 10, 2 PM- “The Great Slate Belt Trivia Contest”-Master of Ceremonies, Marc Blau will host a trivia game for teams of four or make your own team or just show up and join in another team. Prizes for the winners.
Civil Air Patrol Meets Every Monday
The Civil Air Patrol 807th Braden Squadron meets every Monday Night from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Bangor VFW or Braden Airpark, Easton
Call for meeting location on given night: 610-588-1459 http://cap807.com/
The Civil Air Patrol 807th Braden Squadron meets every Monday Night from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Bangor VFW or Braden Airpark, Easton
Call for meeting location on given night: 610-588-1459 http://cap807.com/
Hope UCC Trip to Sight & Sound
Hope UCC of Wind Gap is sponsoring a trip to Sight & Sound Theatres to see JONAH on Sat, Oct 14, 2017. For further info or to reserve your package(s) please call or email Jen at 908-727-0090 or [email protected]. $125/adults or $ 80/child includes bus, lunch, and show ticket. Money due no later than 08/03/17(No refunds).
Hope UCC of Wind Gap is sponsoring a trip to Sight & Sound Theatres to see JONAH on Sat, Oct 14, 2017. For further info or to reserve your package(s) please call or email Jen at 908-727-0090 or [email protected]. $125/adults or $ 80/child includes bus, lunch, and show ticket. Money due no later than 08/03/17(No refunds).
Letters To The Homefront Book Sold Out
The Slate Belt Heritage Center has announced that it has sold out all 500 copies of it’s very popular book: Letters To Homefront:” A Love Story Between a Community and its World War II Soldiers”. The Center is considering a second printing and would like to know how many more books to order. If you would like to order a copy, please contact the Center at: [email protected], or call the Center @: 610-599-4993. Please leave your name, contact information and number of books you would like. You may also call: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615 to re-order. Please DO NOT send money at this time. You will receive a return call when the books are in. Thank you for your continued support of the project.
The Slate Belt Heritage Center has announced that it has sold out all 500 copies of it’s very popular book: Letters To Homefront:” A Love Story Between a Community and its World War II Soldiers”. The Center is considering a second printing and would like to know how many more books to order. If you would like to order a copy, please contact the Center at: [email protected], or call the Center @: 610-599-4993. Please leave your name, contact information and number of books you would like. You may also call: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615 to re-order. Please DO NOT send money at this time. You will receive a return call when the books are in. Thank you for your continued support of the project.
DiscoverE Adventure Backpacks Available
When: Monday thru Saturday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth
Borrow a backpack full of kid-friendly tools to explore Jacobsburg! These backpacks are best for families with young children. Each backpack includes binoculars, notepad, colored pencils, magnifying lens, bug box, dip net, and five field guides for exploring the pond, insects, birds, trees, butterflies and moths. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email [email protected].
Fishing Rods and Tackle Available
When: Monday thru Saturday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth
Borrow fishing poles and tackle to use in Jacobsburg’s creeks! To borrow equipment you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. Persons age 16 and older must possess a current fishing license to fish. Adults can help children under 16 fish without a license. Bait is not provided. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email [email protected].
When: Monday thru Saturday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth
Borrow a backpack full of kid-friendly tools to explore Jacobsburg! These backpacks are best for families with young children. Each backpack includes binoculars, notepad, colored pencils, magnifying lens, bug box, dip net, and five field guides for exploring the pond, insects, birds, trees, butterflies and moths. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email [email protected].
Fishing Rods and Tackle Available
When: Monday thru Saturday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth
Borrow fishing poles and tackle to use in Jacobsburg’s creeks! To borrow equipment you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. Persons age 16 and older must possess a current fishing license to fish. Adults can help children under 16 fish without a license. Bait is not provided. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email [email protected].
Going out of Town? Going out of town? Let SBRPD know that your house will be vacant and we'll do frequent drive-bys to ensure that you home is watched. Follow the link below, hover over the "Contact Us" tab and fill out a vacation /Residence Check Request. Officers will swing by your house and check it out for you. Safe travels...
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Musical Instrument Collection Drive The BAHS Alumni Association is running a drive to collect used musical instruments to be donated to Bangor’s elementary band program. The instruments will be used as loaners for students who cannot afford to buy or rent them. They will take them regardless of their condition. If you have a musical instrument that is gathering dust, and you want to make a difference in a child’s life, call 610-588-5198. We will pick them up or tell you where you can drop them off. Let’s keep the music coming!
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October 2
Monday Morning Birds & Beans
October 2 & 16, 8:00-10:00 AM
Join educator Rick Wiltraut 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 not required.
October 2 & 16, 8:00-10:00 AM
Join educator Rick Wiltraut 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 not required.
October 3
DiscoverE: Tales for Tots
October 3, 10 & 17, 10:00-11:00 AM or 1:00-2:00 PM
Our popular Tales for Tots program returns with all new explorations! Join us for story time followed by nature activities for preschoolers ages 3-5. Each week we will explore a different topic by reading a book followed by a craft and short scavenger hunt. Adults must accompany their child. Children that attend six sessions will earn a DiscoverE Hide n’ Seekers certificate. Please note that the morning and afternoon sessions will be identical. Registration is required.
Blue Mt. Library Fundraiser
On Tuesday, October 3, The Slate Pub in Pen Argyl will sponsor a Fundraiser for the Blue Mountain Community Library. The Pub will 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. Call 610-863-3029 or visit www.bmcl.org for information. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmclpenargyl.
October 3, 10 & 17, 10:00-11:00 AM or 1:00-2:00 PM
Our popular Tales for Tots program returns with all new explorations! Join us for story time followed by nature activities for preschoolers ages 3-5. Each week we will explore a different topic by reading a book followed by a craft and short scavenger hunt. Adults must accompany their child. Children that attend six sessions will earn a DiscoverE Hide n’ Seekers certificate. Please note that the morning and afternoon sessions will be identical. Registration is required.
Blue Mt. Library Fundraiser
On Tuesday, October 3, The Slate Pub in Pen Argyl will sponsor a Fundraiser for the Blue Mountain Community Library. The Pub will 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. Call 610-863-3029 or visit www.bmcl.org for information. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmclpenargyl.
October 7
14th Annual Lukie's Fall Festival
The 14th Annual Lukie's Fall Festival will be held Saturday, October 7 from 11 AM - 5 PM at Weona Park, Pen Argyl.
Lukie's Fall Festival was founded in memory of Luke Anthony Joseph Maida who passed away from Spinal Muscular Atrophy at 6 months old. As a memorial to our beloved "Lukie" and to continue his fight, we decided to host "Lukie's Fall Festival."
A fun and entertaining day, where families can come and have a great time together, treasuring those sweet everyday moments, while helping to raise money for Cure SMA.
Quiet Valley’s 43rd Annual Harvest Festival
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm celebrates their 43rd Annual Harvest Festival on October 7th and 8th, 2017 from 10am to 5pm both days. This year’s theme is “The Forgotten Arts & Crafts”. We will explore crafts that are not always demonstrated at this event such as chair making, hay fork making and tin smithing. Some heritage crafts will be shown that are new offerings to Harvest Festival, like clock making. Many old favorites will also be part of the focus such as tatting, bobbin lace making and basketry. A special area will once again be set aside for children to explore some old style crafts. This theme will let us feature a number of amazing crafts from the early years of our country that artisans are currently preserving for today’s audience.
For more information: 570-992-6161 or [email protected] or www.quietvalley.org
Outdoor Craft & Flea Market
An outdoor craft and flea market will be held on Saturday, October 7th from 8 am to 2 pm at St. John Lutheran Church, 12 N. Westbrook Ave., Pen Argyl. To reserve your space, call 610-863-7261. A space is a double parking lot space and costs $10.00. Vendors are wanted and spaces are limited.
Green Building Tour for Scouts
Saturday, October 7, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Join other scouts to learn about what it means to be a "green" building! Scouts will participate in a scavenger hunt highlighting many of the features that make the Environmental Center special. This program is for scouts ages 8 and up. Scouts are required to register themselves for the program. Troop registrations will not be accepted.
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 [email protected]. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
Annual Apple Festival
Faith United Presbyterian Church in Pen Argyl will hold its Annual Apple Festival on October 7.
Postal is Back October 7
POSTAL is Back Saturday Oct. 7th at Jaids/Scorecard in Wind Gap,PA. Doors at 9. Show at 10. $5 cover at door(Show is downstairs in Jaids)
Come party with the Bad Boys in Black after almost a decade away! Last time was off the hook! Featuring: CAPONE-SINGER-BETZ-PARSONS.
Trivia Night at the Pub
Trivia Night is held the first and third Saturday of the month at the Broadway Pub in downtown Bangor. Trivia starts at 9pm and ends at 11pm. $50 First Place Prize!! $20 Second Place.
NCC Offers STEAM’in Saturdays for Youth
Discover what STEAM stands for – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math – at a series of Saturday workshops offered by Northampton Community College’s Horizons for Youth program.
Each three-hour class will give boys and girls in grades 4-6 a chance to explore a different fun concept combining science, creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, and innovation. Classes include:
Ackermanville UMC Spaghetti Dinner
Ackermanville UMC will be hosting their annual spaghetti dinner on Saturday October 7th from 4 pm - 7 pm. Enjoy spaghetti with meatballs, fresh tossed salad, fresh bread and their famous endless homemade desserts! Adults $9, Children $5, children 4 and under are FREE.
The 14th Annual Lukie's Fall Festival will be held Saturday, October 7 from 11 AM - 5 PM at Weona Park, Pen Argyl.
Lukie's Fall Festival was founded in memory of Luke Anthony Joseph Maida who passed away from Spinal Muscular Atrophy at 6 months old. As a memorial to our beloved "Lukie" and to continue his fight, we decided to host "Lukie's Fall Festival."
A fun and entertaining day, where families can come and have a great time together, treasuring those sweet everyday moments, while helping to raise money for Cure SMA.
Quiet Valley’s 43rd Annual Harvest Festival
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm celebrates their 43rd Annual Harvest Festival on October 7th and 8th, 2017 from 10am to 5pm both days. This year’s theme is “The Forgotten Arts & Crafts”. We will explore crafts that are not always demonstrated at this event such as chair making, hay fork making and tin smithing. Some heritage crafts will be shown that are new offerings to Harvest Festival, like clock making. Many old favorites will also be part of the focus such as tatting, bobbin lace making and basketry. A special area will once again be set aside for children to explore some old style crafts. This theme will let us feature a number of amazing crafts from the early years of our country that artisans are currently preserving for today’s audience.
For more information: 570-992-6161 or [email protected] or www.quietvalley.org
Outdoor Craft & Flea Market
An outdoor craft and flea market will be held on Saturday, October 7th from 8 am to 2 pm at St. John Lutheran Church, 12 N. Westbrook Ave., Pen Argyl. To reserve your space, call 610-863-7261. A space is a double parking lot space and costs $10.00. Vendors are wanted and spaces are limited.
Green Building Tour for Scouts
Saturday, October 7, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Join other scouts to learn about what it means to be a "green" building! Scouts will participate in a scavenger hunt highlighting many of the features that make the Environmental Center special. This program is for scouts ages 8 and up. Scouts are required to register themselves for the program. Troop registrations will not be accepted.
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 [email protected]. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
Annual Apple Festival
Faith United Presbyterian Church in Pen Argyl will hold its Annual Apple Festival on October 7.
Postal is Back October 7
POSTAL is Back Saturday Oct. 7th at Jaids/Scorecard in Wind Gap,PA. Doors at 9. Show at 10. $5 cover at door(Show is downstairs in Jaids)
Come party with the Bad Boys in Black after almost a decade away! Last time was off the hook! Featuring: CAPONE-SINGER-BETZ-PARSONS.
Trivia Night at the Pub
Trivia Night is held the first and third Saturday of the month at the Broadway Pub in downtown Bangor. Trivia starts at 9pm and ends at 11pm. $50 First Place Prize!! $20 Second Place.
NCC Offers STEAM’in Saturdays for Youth
Discover what STEAM stands for – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math – at a series of Saturday workshops offered by Northampton Community College’s Horizons for Youth program.
Each three-hour class will give boys and girls in grades 4-6 a chance to explore a different fun concept combining science, creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, and innovation. Classes include:
- Catapult Creations – Oct. 7
- Airplane Science – Nov. 4
- More Math in Art – Dec. 2
Ackermanville UMC Spaghetti Dinner
Ackermanville UMC will be hosting their annual spaghetti dinner on Saturday October 7th from 4 pm - 7 pm. Enjoy spaghetti with meatballs, fresh tossed salad, fresh bread and their famous endless homemade desserts! Adults $9, Children $5, children 4 and under are FREE.
October 8
American Legion Riders Post 927 Meeting
The American Legion Riders have their monthly meeting on Sunday, October 8 at 10:30 AM at the American Legion Post 927, Route 209 and Fairgrounds Road, Gilbert.
The American Legion Riders are well known for their charitable work, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local children's hospitals, schools, veterans homes, severely wounded service members and scholarships, and enjoy riding.
For more information, contact President Everett Shaver, 570-977-8208 or [email protected]. Visit www.ampost927.org and Join us on Facebook.
East Bangor UMC 152nd Anniversary
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will celebrate their 152nd Congregational Anniversary at the 9:15 a.m. worship service on Sunday, October 8th. A covered dish luncheon will be held in the fellowship hall following the service. Pastor David Goss welomes everyone to this celebration. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more information visit ebumc.org.
The American Legion Riders have their monthly meeting on Sunday, October 8 at 10:30 AM at the American Legion Post 927, Route 209 and Fairgrounds Road, Gilbert.
The American Legion Riders are well known for their charitable work, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local children's hospitals, schools, veterans homes, severely wounded service members and scholarships, and enjoy riding.
For more information, contact President Everett Shaver, 570-977-8208 or [email protected]. Visit www.ampost927.org and Join us on Facebook.
East Bangor UMC 152nd Anniversary
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will celebrate their 152nd Congregational Anniversary at the 9:15 a.m. worship service on Sunday, October 8th. A covered dish luncheon will be held in the fellowship hall following the service. Pastor David Goss welomes everyone to this celebration. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more information visit ebumc.org.
October 9
Create Zombie Masks At NCC
A new 3-hour class on making Zombie Masks is happening just in time for Halloween at Northampton Community College on October 9 at 6:30pm on Fowler Family Southside Center in Bethlehem. Learn the basics of special effect masks and makeup prosthetics to create a one-of-a-kind Halloween Zombie. Michael Bianco, resin casting instructor in the Fab Lab, will teach you how easy it is to achieve the Hollywood style effects just in time for your extraordinary Halloween costume! Wounds, decay, lacerations, bullet holes, and even bite marks are all part of the class.
The Fab Lab is located on the 3rd floor of the Fowler Family Southside Center. The Lab offers resources ranging from metalworking, woodshop, 3D printing, laser cutting, audio engineering, guitar-making, robotics and more. NCC’s Fab Lab instructors are technical experts, business savvy individuals and adjunct faculty who lead courses and events to expand the creative process in projects and ventures that students and community members want to pursue.
Since this is a new course, seats are filling up quickly. To enroll, please visit the Fab Lab Catalog in the Adult Enrichment section at www.northampton.edu/lifelearn or for more information, call 610-332-8665.
A new 3-hour class on making Zombie Masks is happening just in time for Halloween at Northampton Community College on October 9 at 6:30pm on Fowler Family Southside Center in Bethlehem. Learn the basics of special effect masks and makeup prosthetics to create a one-of-a-kind Halloween Zombie. Michael Bianco, resin casting instructor in the Fab Lab, will teach you how easy it is to achieve the Hollywood style effects just in time for your extraordinary Halloween costume! Wounds, decay, lacerations, bullet holes, and even bite marks are all part of the class.
The Fab Lab is located on the 3rd floor of the Fowler Family Southside Center. The Lab offers resources ranging from metalworking, woodshop, 3D printing, laser cutting, audio engineering, guitar-making, robotics and more. NCC’s Fab Lab instructors are technical experts, business savvy individuals and adjunct faculty who lead courses and events to expand the creative process in projects and ventures that students and community members want to pursue.
Since this is a new course, seats are filling up quickly. To enroll, please visit the Fab Lab Catalog in the Adult Enrichment section at www.northampton.edu/lifelearn or for more information, call 610-332-8665.
October 11
Garden Club Meeting About Lyme Disease
The Monroe County Garden Club will meet on Wednesday, October 11 at 11:30 am at the Eastern Monroe County Library, 1002 North 9th St/Rt 611, Stroudsburg.
The Program will be "Lyme Disease in Pennsylvania" presented by Nicolei Chinnici, M.S. Forensic Scientist at East Stroudsburg, PA
The Design Entry is "Imagine Autumn" Collage decorated with materials such as dried materials, seeds, fresh flowers, leaves, etc. Designer's choice of size and materials.
Meeting will begin at 11:30, followed by lunch, followed by program.
Everyone interested in gardening is welcome to attend. $5 for non-members (applied to your membership). Luncheon included.
For more information, call President Robin Teets (570) 350-8069 or [email protected]. Visit our website, http://www.monroecountygardenclub.Com. Join us on Facebook.
The Monroe County Garden Club will meet on Wednesday, October 11 at 11:30 am at the Eastern Monroe County Library, 1002 North 9th St/Rt 611, Stroudsburg.
The Program will be "Lyme Disease in Pennsylvania" presented by Nicolei Chinnici, M.S. Forensic Scientist at East Stroudsburg, PA
The Design Entry is "Imagine Autumn" Collage decorated with materials such as dried materials, seeds, fresh flowers, leaves, etc. Designer's choice of size and materials.
Meeting will begin at 11:30, followed by lunch, followed by program.
Everyone interested in gardening is welcome to attend. $5 for non-members (applied to your membership). Luncheon included.
For more information, call President Robin Teets (570) 350-8069 or [email protected]. Visit our website, http://www.monroecountygardenclub.Com. Join us on Facebook.
October 12
Dancing with the Ghosts
- The Slate Belt Heritage Center will present its 6th Annual Haunted Heritage Show entitled: “Dancing with the Ghosts” on Thursday, October 12, 2017 @ 7:00 PM at the Center 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, PA.
- Featured this year will be:
- Johnnie Gruver- local dance and theater instructor who was known for her many stage productions.
- Joseph Heater-quarry worker (a Slater) who was killed in a quarry accident at the Stevens/Jackson quarry, whose body in still entombed on the site.
- David “Douse” Williams, local World War II veteran who was a POW in Germany and acquired his nickname as a result of his downtown Bangor antics.
- Mary Gertrude Smith Bodie- who was the first African American to graduate from Bangor in 1901 and went on to attend East Stroudsburg Normal School (ESU) and Dr. Stewart Wolf- famous for his “heart study” on the Italian-Americans who lived in Roseto, PA.
Caring for Wild Animals
It's going to be an Owl-ing good time! Join us on October 12th from 5pm- 6:30pm as we host Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and our scouting friends! Kathy and Eric Uhler will be showing off some fun furry friends and discussing proper care for wild animals. Donations to Pocono Wildlife are always welcome. Bring the kids for some free fun and treats!!
You may register with Adrienne Fors [email protected] (if there is rain in the forcast) or just let us know that you want to join the fun!!
The Grand Central Environmental Education Center is located at 891 Grand Central Road Pen Argyl PA 18072. Access to the center is from Delabole Road to Grand Central Road (Go around Road Closed sign)
Rummage Sale, Soup and Bake Sale
A rummage sale, soup and bake sale will be held from 9-4 Friday, October 13, and from 9-1 Saturday, October 14 at the Flicksville UCC, 1337 Lower South Main Street, Bangor. Saturday will feature half-price items and three-dollar bags.
October 14
Lehigh Valley Collection Events
Northampton will be hosting the second HHW Collection at Northampton Community College on Saturday, October 14th, 3835 Green Pond Rd., Bethlehem, 18020, event time is 8:30am-2pm.
Rummage and Vendor Sale
A Rummage and Vendor SALE Hosted by The Chandler Estate IV will be held Saturday, October 14 at 9 AM - 2 PM at 1569 Teels Road, Pen Argyl.
Currently seeking vendors that would like to participate in this event! Come find amazing deals and cool new products from local vendors in your community.
Cavatelli Dinner in Roseto
Come out for some home made Cavatelli and meatballs Saturday, October 14 at 5 PM - 8 PM at the Roseto Legion 143 Garibaldi Ave, Roseto. And as a true Italian would say home made gravy. Tickets are $10.00 for adults $5.00 children 12 and under. We will also have spaghetti available to. For tickets call 484-523-1998 or stop in at the bar and ask the bar tender. Tickets available at the door but may be limited.
Hawk Watching on the Kittatinny Ridge
Saturday, October 14, 9:00-3:00 PM
Join us as we witness the fall hawk migration along the Kittatinny Ridge! This is the best time of the fall to watch for Red-tailed Hawks, Red-shouldered Hawks, Northern Goshawks, and Golden Eagles. Participants should dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, bring lunch and binoculars. Registration is required.
Introduction to Fly Fishing
Saturday, October 14, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly fish or what fly fishing is? Now is your opportunity to try fly fishing at no cost to you: no fishing license or equipment needed! This course is designed for families interested in learning the basics of fly fishing equipment and casting techniques. On water skills and fishing will be provided at a nearby pond on Bushkill Township “Preserved Open Space” located on Kromer Rd. approximately 3 miles from the visitor center. Participants must provide their own transportation to the fishing site. This course is the perfect place to learn fly fishing basics and meet other people interested in fishing! Invite your friends, family or anybody else who may be interested in joining you for a day of fun on the water with a fly. This program is a partnership between PA Fish and Boat Commission, Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center and the Forks of the Delaware Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Registration is required: Register by 4 p.m. October 12, 2017. Registration can be completed online at www.fishandboat.com under Upcoming Events. The link to register can also be found at http://forksofthedelaware.tu.org/events/family-fly-fishing-program Registration is on a first come first serve basis and space is limited. Participants should dress for outdoor weather. Bring your own lunch and snacks. The program will be held rain or shine. If you have questions about the program or how to register, please contact Brian Wagner at 484-894-8289.
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 [email protected]. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
Steel Creek Trio at Roseto Rod & Gun
Steel Creek Trio will play at Roseto Rod and Gun Club Saturday, October 14 at 7 PM - 10 PM at 30 Shooktown Rd, Bangor, Pennsylvania 18013.
Rummage Sale, Soup and Bake Sale
A rummage sale, soup and bake sale will be held from 9-4 Friday, October 13, and from 9-1 Saturday, October 14 at the Flicksville UCC, 1337 Lower South Main Street, Bangor. Saturday will feature half-price items and three-dollar bags.
Portland Community Day
Portland Community Day, Sat. Oct. 14. 11-4 pm. Fun, Food, Music, Games, Pumpkins, Vendors and Crafters. Pumpkin Creation Contest. Bring the Family, come out to downtown Portland, PA for some good old fashion fun! Vendors & Crafters WANTED. Call Stephanie Steele for more info. 610-216-6716 or at www.portlandboroughpa.com Rain date Oct. 15.
Northampton will be hosting the second HHW Collection at Northampton Community College on Saturday, October 14th, 3835 Green Pond Rd., Bethlehem, 18020, event time is 8:30am-2pm.
Rummage and Vendor Sale
A Rummage and Vendor SALE Hosted by The Chandler Estate IV will be held Saturday, October 14 at 9 AM - 2 PM at 1569 Teels Road, Pen Argyl.
Currently seeking vendors that would like to participate in this event! Come find amazing deals and cool new products from local vendors in your community.
Cavatelli Dinner in Roseto
Come out for some home made Cavatelli and meatballs Saturday, October 14 at 5 PM - 8 PM at the Roseto Legion 143 Garibaldi Ave, Roseto. And as a true Italian would say home made gravy. Tickets are $10.00 for adults $5.00 children 12 and under. We will also have spaghetti available to. For tickets call 484-523-1998 or stop in at the bar and ask the bar tender. Tickets available at the door but may be limited.
Hawk Watching on the Kittatinny Ridge
Saturday, October 14, 9:00-3:00 PM
Join us as we witness the fall hawk migration along the Kittatinny Ridge! This is the best time of the fall to watch for Red-tailed Hawks, Red-shouldered Hawks, Northern Goshawks, and Golden Eagles. Participants should dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, bring lunch and binoculars. Registration is required.
Introduction to Fly Fishing
Saturday, October 14, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly fish or what fly fishing is? Now is your opportunity to try fly fishing at no cost to you: no fishing license or equipment needed! This course is designed for families interested in learning the basics of fly fishing equipment and casting techniques. On water skills and fishing will be provided at a nearby pond on Bushkill Township “Preserved Open Space” located on Kromer Rd. approximately 3 miles from the visitor center. Participants must provide their own transportation to the fishing site. This course is the perfect place to learn fly fishing basics and meet other people interested in fishing! Invite your friends, family or anybody else who may be interested in joining you for a day of fun on the water with a fly. This program is a partnership between PA Fish and Boat Commission, Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center and the Forks of the Delaware Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Registration is required: Register by 4 p.m. October 12, 2017. Registration can be completed online at www.fishandboat.com under Upcoming Events. The link to register can also be found at http://forksofthedelaware.tu.org/events/family-fly-fishing-program Registration is on a first come first serve basis and space is limited. Participants should dress for outdoor weather. Bring your own lunch and snacks. The program will be held rain or shine. If you have questions about the program or how to register, please contact Brian Wagner at 484-894-8289.
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 [email protected]. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
Steel Creek Trio at Roseto Rod & Gun
Steel Creek Trio will play at Roseto Rod and Gun Club Saturday, October 14 at 7 PM - 10 PM at 30 Shooktown Rd, Bangor, Pennsylvania 18013.
Rummage Sale, Soup and Bake Sale
A rummage sale, soup and bake sale will be held from 9-4 Friday, October 13, and from 9-1 Saturday, October 14 at the Flicksville UCC, 1337 Lower South Main Street, Bangor. Saturday will feature half-price items and three-dollar bags.
Portland Community Day
Portland Community Day, Sat. Oct. 14. 11-4 pm. Fun, Food, Music, Games, Pumpkins, Vendors and Crafters. Pumpkin Creation Contest. Bring the Family, come out to downtown Portland, PA for some good old fashion fun! Vendors & Crafters WANTED. Call Stephanie Steele for more info. 610-216-6716 or at www.portlandboroughpa.com Rain date Oct. 15.
October 15
National Friends of the Library Week
October 15th -21st, 2017
October 15th thru the 21st will be “National Friends of the Library Week”. Locally, the Friends of the Bangor Public Library, are a vibrant and industrious group of volunteers. As a means of garnering funds for the library the Friends conduct the following events each year: two “Used Books Sales” one at the Bee Hive the first week in May and at the Blue Valley Farm Show, two “Brunch with the Authors” featuring local literary artists, The Annual Downtown “Duck Race”, “Breakfast with Santa” the first Saturday in December, a Fall “Bake Sale”, and “Wine Tasting” event in November. The Friends also produce a Newsletter four times a year. 100% of the proceeds they raise are given to the Bangor library for operating expenses. This year, the Friends, are also initiating a major project to upgrade the children’s reading section.
The Friends meet the 4th Thursday @ 7:00 PM and invite anyone who is interested in joining to attend. Associate members are also accepted to help with the fund raising projects. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661.
A representative from the Pennsylvania American Legion will be in my district office this Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a great opportunity to have individual questions answered or check out programs that may be available to you.
If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call the office at (610) 746-2100. My district office is located at 196 West Moorestown Road, Bushkill Township.
October 15th -21st, 2017
October 15th thru the 21st will be “National Friends of the Library Week”. Locally, the Friends of the Bangor Public Library, are a vibrant and industrious group of volunteers. As a means of garnering funds for the library the Friends conduct the following events each year: two “Used Books Sales” one at the Bee Hive the first week in May and at the Blue Valley Farm Show, two “Brunch with the Authors” featuring local literary artists, The Annual Downtown “Duck Race”, “Breakfast with Santa” the first Saturday in December, a Fall “Bake Sale”, and “Wine Tasting” event in November. The Friends also produce a Newsletter four times a year. 100% of the proceeds they raise are given to the Bangor library for operating expenses. This year, the Friends, are also initiating a major project to upgrade the children’s reading section.
The Friends meet the 4th Thursday @ 7:00 PM and invite anyone who is interested in joining to attend. Associate members are also accepted to help with the fund raising projects. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661.
A representative from the Pennsylvania American Legion will be in my district office this Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a great opportunity to have individual questions answered or check out programs that may be available to you.
If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call the office at (610) 746-2100. My district office is located at 196 West Moorestown Road, Bushkill Township.
October 17
Bangor Public Library Fundraiser
The Bangor Public Library is selling shopping passes for the Boscov's "Friends Helping Friends" one-day sale event. The sale will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 9:00am-7:00pm Stop by the library to purchase your shopping pass. Bangor Public Library is located at 39 S Main St, Bangor, PA.
Tuesday Trails
Tuesday, October 17, 5:30-7:00 PM
Join educator Lauren Forster after work for a brisk hike at Jacobsburg. Hikers should always bring water and sturdy boots or shoes. Routes and meeting locations will vary each week. Call or email to receive information on where we’re hiking each Tuesday. Meet at flagpole at Visitor Center located at 400 Belfast Rd., Nazareth. Registration not required.
The Bangor Public Library is selling shopping passes for the Boscov's "Friends Helping Friends" one-day sale event. The sale will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 9:00am-7:00pm Stop by the library to purchase your shopping pass. Bangor Public Library is located at 39 S Main St, Bangor, PA.
Tuesday Trails
Tuesday, October 17, 5:30-7:00 PM
Join educator Lauren Forster after work for a brisk hike at Jacobsburg. Hikers should always bring water and sturdy boots or shoes. Routes and meeting locations will vary each week. Call or email to receive information on where we’re hiking each Tuesday. Meet at flagpole at Visitor Center located at 400 Belfast Rd., Nazareth. Registration not required.
October 20
Family Night: The Wonderful World of Owls
Friday, October 20, 6:30-8:00 PM
Learn about the different types of owls and their calls on a two-mile hike after sunset at Jacobsburg. We may even get to hear and see some owls! This program is best for ages five and up. Please come dressed for the weather with sturdy shoes and a flashlight. Registration is required. We will be meeting at a different location than usual; meeting location details will be in the registration confirmation email.
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 [email protected]. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
Friday, October 20, 6:30-8:00 PM
Learn about the different types of owls and their calls on a two-mile hike after sunset at Jacobsburg. We may even get to hear and see some owls! This program is best for ages five and up. Please come dressed for the weather with sturdy shoes and a flashlight. Registration is required. We will be meeting at a different location than usual; meeting location details will be in the registration confirmation email.
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 [email protected]. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
October 21
All-You-Can-Eat Ham Dinner
Belfast Wesley UMC 607 School Rd. Nazareth will be having an all-you-can-eat Ham Dinner on Saturday October 21 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Adults $10.00 children (3-10) $5.00 Under age 3 free. For more information please call Tom 610-751-4400.
Fall Harvest and Sawmill Show
Fall Harvest and Sawmill Show will be held October 21 and 22. Open 7 to 4 both days, breakfast served 7-10. Church service on the 22nd at 9am.
This year's feature tractor is the McCormick Deering. Ice Cream, Cider, Funnel Cakes, Apple Butter, Great Food!
Bring the kids to ride on the train! Kids pedal Pull will be on Sunday at 11am. Antique Tractor pull on Saturday at 9AM and Garden Tractor Pull will be on Sunday 10AM, weather permitting.
Make sure you stop by the Steam Shed to see the Fairbanks-Morse Diesel Engine! Great music both days.
Trivia Night at the Pub
Trivia Night is held the first and third Saturday of the month at the Broadway Pub in downtown Bangor. Trivia starts at 9pm and ends at 11pm. $50 First Place Prize!! $20 Second Place.
Sauce and Meatball Sale
St.Joseph's Episcopal Church, Verona Drive, West Bangor is having a sauce and meatball sale on October 21st. The price is $7.00 a quart. If you would like to place an order, call 610-863-9521 orders must be in by October 15th.
Belfast Wesley UMC 607 School Rd. Nazareth will be having an all-you-can-eat Ham Dinner on Saturday October 21 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Adults $10.00 children (3-10) $5.00 Under age 3 free. For more information please call Tom 610-751-4400.
Fall Harvest and Sawmill Show
Fall Harvest and Sawmill Show will be held October 21 and 22. Open 7 to 4 both days, breakfast served 7-10. Church service on the 22nd at 9am.
This year's feature tractor is the McCormick Deering. Ice Cream, Cider, Funnel Cakes, Apple Butter, Great Food!
Bring the kids to ride on the train! Kids pedal Pull will be on Sunday at 11am. Antique Tractor pull on Saturday at 9AM and Garden Tractor Pull will be on Sunday 10AM, weather permitting.
Make sure you stop by the Steam Shed to see the Fairbanks-Morse Diesel Engine! Great music both days.
Trivia Night at the Pub
Trivia Night is held the first and third Saturday of the month at the Broadway Pub in downtown Bangor. Trivia starts at 9pm and ends at 11pm. $50 First Place Prize!! $20 Second Place.
Sauce and Meatball Sale
St.Joseph's Episcopal Church, Verona Drive, West Bangor is having a sauce and meatball sale on October 21st. The price is $7.00 a quart. If you would like to place an order, call 610-863-9521 orders must be in by October 15th.
October 22
Scare Away Cancer Bingo
Scare Away Cancer Bingo will be held at the Plainfield Fire Hall, Sullivan Trail, Wind Gap 1:00pm Sunday, October 22. Doors open at noon.
Prepurchased tickets cost $25. Tickets at the door are $30. For tickets call 610-393-1182.
Food, baked good options, tricky trays, and doors prizes also available. FMI: Facebook/ArmyandAngels/
Scare Away Cancer Bingo will be held at the Plainfield Fire Hall, Sullivan Trail, Wind Gap 1:00pm Sunday, October 22. Doors open at noon.
Prepurchased tickets cost $25. Tickets at the door are $30. For tickets call 610-393-1182.
Food, baked good options, tricky trays, and doors prizes also available. FMI: Facebook/ArmyandAngels/
October 24
Slate Belt Rotary Celebrates World Polio Day
Wind Gap, PA– Slate Belt Rotary (Northampton County) will be celebrating World Polio Day Tuesday October 24th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bangor Heritage Center. Rotary International had a mission to eliminate Polio throughout the world. Along with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation support this mission is almost accomplished. With less than 300 cases worldwide Polio, as a disease, is close to eradication. You are invited to come hear Dr. Clem McGinley discuss polio and its treatment prior to this worldwide effort.
For more information and to learn more about this effort visit www.endpolio.org or www.rotary.org Slate Belt Rotary is always looking for new members to join and help us give back to the Slate Belt Communities. Our meetings are every Thursday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at The Scorecard Restaurant in Wind Gap, PA. Come and visit to learn about Rotary.
For more information contact Bill Skinner at [email protected] or 570-350-7609.
Wind Gap, PA– Slate Belt Rotary (Northampton County) will be celebrating World Polio Day Tuesday October 24th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bangor Heritage Center. Rotary International had a mission to eliminate Polio throughout the world. Along with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation support this mission is almost accomplished. With less than 300 cases worldwide Polio, as a disease, is close to eradication. You are invited to come hear Dr. Clem McGinley discuss polio and its treatment prior to this worldwide effort.
For more information and to learn more about this effort visit www.endpolio.org or www.rotary.org Slate Belt Rotary is always looking for new members to join and help us give back to the Slate Belt Communities. Our meetings are every Thursday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at The Scorecard Restaurant in Wind Gap, PA. Come and visit to learn about Rotary.
For more information contact Bill Skinner at [email protected] or 570-350-7609.
October 26
State NAACP Meeting in Allentown
The Allentown Branch of the NAACP is honored to be selected as the host for the 83rd NAACP PA State Convention scheduled for October 26 – 28 at the Renaissance Hotel in Allentown PA.
This will be the first time that the convention will be held in the City of Allentown.
The NAACP Annual Convention is attended by NAACP members and community stakeholders from across the state of Pennsylvania.
For more information on how your organization or can sponsor, purchase tickets or advertise in the convention program book, please contact
Craig Cobbs, Program Book Chair via email at: [email protected]
The Allentown Branch of the NAACP is honored to be selected as the host for the 83rd NAACP PA State Convention scheduled for October 26 – 28 at the Renaissance Hotel in Allentown PA.
This will be the first time that the convention will be held in the City of Allentown.
The NAACP Annual Convention is attended by NAACP members and community stakeholders from across the state of Pennsylvania.
For more information on how your organization or can sponsor, purchase tickets or advertise in the convention program book, please contact
Craig Cobbs, Program Book Chair via email at: [email protected]
October 27, 28
St. John's Rummage and Bake Sale
A rummage and bake sale will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church, 12 N. Westbrook Avenue, Pen Argyl Friday October 27 from 8am - 4pm and Saturday October 28 from 6-2. FMI: Gail at 610-588-7545.
Yard Sale Fundraiser
A Yard Sale Fundraiser will be held October 27th & 28th, Friday & Saturday, 8 AM - 3 PM at Cross Road Baptist Church 201 South Second Street Bangor, PA 18013. Feature items include: Baked Goods - seasonal items - gifts - furniture. Mention this listing for free coffee
A rummage and bake sale will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church, 12 N. Westbrook Avenue, Pen Argyl Friday October 27 from 8am - 4pm and Saturday October 28 from 6-2. FMI: Gail at 610-588-7545.
Yard Sale Fundraiser
A Yard Sale Fundraiser will be held October 27th & 28th, Friday & Saturday, 8 AM - 3 PM at Cross Road Baptist Church 201 South Second Street Bangor, PA 18013. Feature items include: Baked Goods - seasonal items - gifts - furniture. Mention this listing for free coffee
October 28
Bangor Class of 1967 Reunion
The Bangor High School Class of 1967 will hold their 50th Reunion on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Shawnee Inn Resort. Addresses are needed of the following classmates: Susan Dennis, Joseph Duvo, Linda Engler, William Fisher, Harvey Frable, Susan Horn, Kathryn Jewell, Stephen Lamson, Paul Meyers, Carol Sagan, Allison Smith, Roberta Stull, John Sullivan and Mortimer Wells III. Anyone with information can contact: Ken Brewer @ 484-515-3052.
Market Faire & Rendezvous
Saturday, October 28, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Sunday, October 29, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Jacobsburg Historical Society’s annual Market Faire & Rendezvous is a living history encampment representing many periods of American history, including the Pre-Colonial, Colonial, and Fur Trade Eras. Demonstrations and events include primitive archery, blacksmithing, black powder demos, children’s games, a scavenger hunt, a Market Faire of 18th & 19th century traders, and individual blanket traders. The Early American Craft Education Center, the John Joseph Henry House Museum, the Nicholas Hawk Log Cabin Workshop, and the Pennsylvania Longrifle Museum will all be open to the public during this event. Admission $5.00 with free on-site parking. Children 12 and under, JHS members, active duty military and scouts are free. Registration is not required. For more information, please contact the Jacobsburg Historical Society at 610-759-9029 or [email protected].
Cars and Costumes in LMBT
Cars and costumes, hosted by the Lower Mount Bethel Fire Co. will held Saturday October 28 from 11-3 at Jerry Brunetti Field 7701 Martins Creek - Belvidere Highway. Rain or shine. Entertainment by DJ Zazzy. Questions: Tyler Hriczak 484-550-3092
Portland Trick or Treat
Portland Trick or Treat will be held Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 4 to 6 PM. Followed by a Costume Contest and free refreshments at: Refiners Fire Ministry, 100 Division Street Portland.
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The Bangor High School Class of 1967 will hold their 50th Reunion on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Shawnee Inn Resort. Addresses are needed of the following classmates: Susan Dennis, Joseph Duvo, Linda Engler, William Fisher, Harvey Frable, Susan Horn, Kathryn Jewell, Stephen Lamson, Paul Meyers, Carol Sagan, Allison Smith, Roberta Stull, John Sullivan and Mortimer Wells III. Anyone with information can contact: Ken Brewer @ 484-515-3052.
Market Faire & Rendezvous
Saturday, October 28, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Sunday, October 29, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Jacobsburg Historical Society’s annual Market Faire & Rendezvous is a living history encampment representing many periods of American history, including the Pre-Colonial, Colonial, and Fur Trade Eras. Demonstrations and events include primitive archery, blacksmithing, black powder demos, children’s games, a scavenger hunt, a Market Faire of 18th & 19th century traders, and individual blanket traders. The Early American Craft Education Center, the John Joseph Henry House Museum, the Nicholas Hawk Log Cabin Workshop, and the Pennsylvania Longrifle Museum will all be open to the public during this event. Admission $5.00 with free on-site parking. Children 12 and under, JHS members, active duty military and scouts are free. Registration is not required. For more information, please contact the Jacobsburg Historical Society at 610-759-9029 or [email protected].
Cars and Costumes in LMBT
Cars and costumes, hosted by the Lower Mount Bethel Fire Co. will held Saturday October 28 from 11-3 at Jerry Brunetti Field 7701 Martins Creek - Belvidere Highway. Rain or shine. Entertainment by DJ Zazzy. Questions: Tyler Hriczak 484-550-3092
Portland Trick or Treat
Portland Trick or Treat will be held Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 4 to 6 PM. Followed by a Costume Contest and free refreshments at: Refiners Fire Ministry, 100 Division Street Portland.
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October 29
Wine and Woof Fundraiser
The Slate Belt Animal Advocacy Group/Bangor Pup Park invite you to join the in the pavillion at the beautiful Sorrenti's Cherry Valley Vineyard in Saylorsburg October 29 from 1 - 5pm for a fun-filled Fall afternoon of wine and a great raffle. This event includes a souvenir wine glass; tasting of six wines; a grape, cheese and cracker platter and hor d'oevres.
Tickets are $21.20 including tax and will be available soon via the Sorrenti's website. Proceeds benefit Slate Belt Animal Advocacy Group/Bangor Pup Park Posse.
Super Saturday in Bangor
The Bangor Fire Department will present “Super Saturday” on October 29, 2017 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM in honor of Fire Prevention Month. The event will be held at the Slate Belt Heritage Center, 30 North 1st Street, Bangor and will feature Fire Safety Information for all ages and Halloween Treats. Bangor’s 1922 Brockway Fire Truck will be on display for photos. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661.
The Slate Belt Animal Advocacy Group/Bangor Pup Park invite you to join the in the pavillion at the beautiful Sorrenti's Cherry Valley Vineyard in Saylorsburg October 29 from 1 - 5pm for a fun-filled Fall afternoon of wine and a great raffle. This event includes a souvenir wine glass; tasting of six wines; a grape, cheese and cracker platter and hor d'oevres.
Tickets are $21.20 including tax and will be available soon via the Sorrenti's website. Proceeds benefit Slate Belt Animal Advocacy Group/Bangor Pup Park Posse.
Super Saturday in Bangor
The Bangor Fire Department will present “Super Saturday” on October 29, 2017 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM in honor of Fire Prevention Month. The event will be held at the Slate Belt Heritage Center, 30 North 1st Street, Bangor and will feature Fire Safety Information for all ages and Halloween Treats. Bangor’s 1922 Brockway Fire Truck will be on display for photos. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661.
November 4
NCC to Hold Youth Chess Tournament at NCC
Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold its annual Youth Chess Championship, for children ages 18 and under, on Saturday, November 4, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at College Center, second floor. The College is located at 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township.
Participants will play five rounds in unrated and rated sections. Trophies and prizes will be awarded as well as random prize drawings.
Registration is $39 at the door. Advance registration, before November 2, is $34. For more information, go to http.www.northampton.edu/youth or call 610-861-4120.
Upper Mount Bethel Fall Festival 9/27 & 28
Upper Mount Bethel Township will be hosting its First Fall Festival November 4th, 2017 with a fun-filled kids’ day and fundraiser for the recent Hurricane Victims and Bloom Bangor! All are welcome to attend!
On Saturday, November 4th, 2017 Upper Mount Bethel Township will be hosting its first Fall Festival from 1-5 pm at the Chelsea Sun Inn, 487 Stone Church Drive in Mount Bethel. There will be pumpkin picking and painting, a petting zoo, face painting, hay rides, music, a 50/50 raffle and a Tricky Tray. Tickets will be sold at the event for these features as well as refreshments and food! A FREE Touch-a-Truck exhibit sponsored by Upper Mount Bethel Township will be on-site and will include road crew vehicles, local fire trucks and other vehicles.
All proceeds from the event will be shared equally between two local non-profits, Nick Russo’s American Way Disaster Relief and Bloom Bangor. American Way Disaster Relief brings essential supplies to victims of natural disaster, specifically those harmed by the recent hurricanes. Bloom Bangor is a two-year residential recovery program for survivors of addiction, trauma and human trafficking. We will also collect non-perishable food items for PUMP, the Portland Upper Mount Bethel Food Pantry.
If you would like to donate items for this event, please contact Amber Foley at (570) 688-7292. You can drop them off or we can pick them up.
Let’s show how much Upper Mount Bethel cares!
Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold its annual Youth Chess Championship, for children ages 18 and under, on Saturday, November 4, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at College Center, second floor. The College is located at 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township.
Participants will play five rounds in unrated and rated sections. Trophies and prizes will be awarded as well as random prize drawings.
Registration is $39 at the door. Advance registration, before November 2, is $34. For more information, go to http.www.northampton.edu/youth or call 610-861-4120.
Upper Mount Bethel Fall Festival 9/27 & 28
Upper Mount Bethel Township will be hosting its First Fall Festival November 4th, 2017 with a fun-filled kids’ day and fundraiser for the recent Hurricane Victims and Bloom Bangor! All are welcome to attend!
On Saturday, November 4th, 2017 Upper Mount Bethel Township will be hosting its first Fall Festival from 1-5 pm at the Chelsea Sun Inn, 487 Stone Church Drive in Mount Bethel. There will be pumpkin picking and painting, a petting zoo, face painting, hay rides, music, a 50/50 raffle and a Tricky Tray. Tickets will be sold at the event for these features as well as refreshments and food! A FREE Touch-a-Truck exhibit sponsored by Upper Mount Bethel Township will be on-site and will include road crew vehicles, local fire trucks and other vehicles.
All proceeds from the event will be shared equally between two local non-profits, Nick Russo’s American Way Disaster Relief and Bloom Bangor. American Way Disaster Relief brings essential supplies to victims of natural disaster, specifically those harmed by the recent hurricanes. Bloom Bangor is a two-year residential recovery program for survivors of addiction, trauma and human trafficking. We will also collect non-perishable food items for PUMP, the Portland Upper Mount Bethel Food Pantry.
If you would like to donate items for this event, please contact Amber Foley at (570) 688-7292. You can drop them off or we can pick them up.
Let’s show how much Upper Mount Bethel cares!
November 11
Chili Cookoff Fundraiser
Grand Central Chili Cookoff Fundraiser Hosted by Grand Central Landfill and Hauling/Waste Management of the Slate Belt Saturday, November 11 at 11 AM - 2 PM Come support local non-profits as they vye for two jackpots! $5 gets you chili samples and the opportunity to be a People's Choice Judge! Activities for the whole family!
Grand Central Chili Cookoff Fundraiser Hosted by Grand Central Landfill and Hauling/Waste Management of the Slate Belt Saturday, November 11 at 11 AM - 2 PM Come support local non-profits as they vye for two jackpots! $5 gets you chili samples and the opportunity to be a People's Choice Judge! Activities for the whole family!
November 12
Holiday Cash Bingo
Holiday Cash Bingo will be held by the Ladies Auxiliary at Washington Township Fire Co. on Route 191 South of Bangor Sunday, November 12. Doors open 11am, games start 12:30pm.
Cost is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Kitchen will be open, a jackpot of $500 will be available in addition to door prizes and a tricky tray.
For tickets call Shirley Thomas, President 610-863-4603 or 484-541-4659. Ruth Hahn Vice President 610-588-7402, Donna Eberle Secretary 484-298-0192 or Sandy Wambold Tresurer 610-462-5611.
Holiday Cash Bingo will be held by the Ladies Auxiliary at Washington Township Fire Co. on Route 191 South of Bangor Sunday, November 12. Doors open 11am, games start 12:30pm.
Cost is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Kitchen will be open, a jackpot of $500 will be available in addition to door prizes and a tricky tray.
For tickets call Shirley Thomas, President 610-863-4603 or 484-541-4659. Ruth Hahn Vice President 610-588-7402, Donna Eberle Secretary 484-298-0192 or Sandy Wambold Tresurer 610-462-5611.
November 26
Wind Gap Christmas Celebration
Wind Gap Community Christmas Celebration will be Sunday, November 26 at 2 PM in Wind Gap Park · Wind Gap, PA
Wind Gap Community Christmas Celebration will be Sunday, November 26 at 2 PM in Wind Gap Park · Wind Gap, PA
Slate Belt Senior Center
Slate Belt Senior Center
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
700 American Bangor Road
Bangor, ph 610-588-1224
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
700 American Bangor Road
Bangor, ph 610-588-1224
- Hours: 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
- For Meal Reservations please call by 10:00 one day before the meal. Cancellations must be done as soon as possible. Lunch is served at 11:30 AM.
- Pool Tables available every morning and most afternoons TV, Library, computers, puzzles.
- Quoits can be played anytime nothing is scheduled for floor space
- Walk Across America: For info, ask
center director.
OCTOBER
OCTOBER EVENTS
- Morning Stretch, Mondays 9:15 AM
- Porker, Tuesdays, 9:00 AM
- Zumba Gold, Tuesdays, 10:00 AM
- Arthritis Exercise Program,, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:15 PM
- Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 8:00-11:00 AM
- Exercise with Darla, Wednesdays, 10:00 AM
- NEW ACTIVITY----Choir, Thursdays, 10:00-11:00 AM
OCTOBER EVENTS
- Baseball, Friday, October 6, 10:00 AM
- AARP MEETING, Monday, October 9, 1:00 PM
- ALL DAY BINGO, October, Friday 13, 9:30AM-2:30 PM
- Therapy Dog (Deja), Tuesday, October 17, 10:00 AM
- Staying in your home longer/Slatebelt, Wednesday, October 18, 11:00 AM
- FALL CLEANING, Friday, October 20
- Council Meeting, Thursday, October 26, 9:00 AM
- HALLOWEEN PARTY, MUSIC WITH BILL REESE, Friday, October 27
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Blue Mt. Library New Books
Adult Fiction:
Adult Large Print
Adult Non-Fiction
- The Diplomat's Daughter, Karin Tanabe
- The Bookshop at the Water's Edge, Patti C. Henry
- Secret Sisters, Joy Callaway
- Beneath a Scarlet Sky, Mark Sullivan
- The Dress in the Window, Sofia Grant
- Bring Her Home, David Bell
- The Little French Bistro, Nina George
- Down A Dark Road, Linda Castillo
- House of Spies, Daniel Silva
- The Address, Fiona Davis
- Cocoa Beach, Beatriz Williams
- The Late Show, Michael Connelly
- The Silent Corner, Dean Koontz
- The Lying Game, Ruth Ware
- Deadfall, Linda Fairstein
- Every Last Lie, Mary Kubica
- Cicada Summer, Maureen Leurck
- The Almost Sisters, Joshilyn Jackson
- Beneath the Apple Leaves, Harmony Verna
- The Frozen Hours, Jeff Shaara
Adult Large Print
- A Stranger in the House, Shari Lapena
- The Good Daughter, Karin Slaughter
- Cakewalk, Rita Mae Brown
- The Child, Fiona Barton
- Love Story, Karen Kingsbury
- Seeing Red, Sandra Brown
Adult Non-Fiction
- Last Hope Island, Lynne Olson
- While The City Slept, Eli Sanders
Bangor Library New Books
September 21
September 21
Adult Fiction
- The Lilac Bouquet By Carolyn Brown
- Don’t Let Go By Harlan Coben
- To Be Where You Are By Jan Karon
- Family Affair Those Christmas Angels By Debbie Macomber.
- Over The Edge Of The World By Laurence Bergreen.
- Jokers Magic Mayhem
- The Riddle’s Battleship By J.E. Bright
- Ninja Rella By Joey Comeau
- Shadows Shoes
- The Girl In The Graveyard
- The Library Claw
- The Night Octopus By Michael Dahl
- Do Not Watch
- Fade To Black By J.A. Darke
- Red Riding Hood, Superhero By Otis Frampton
- Catwomans Purrfect Plot
- Poison Ivys Rainforest Revenge By Sarah Hines
- My Rotten Stepbrothers Ruined Aladdin
- My Rotten Stepbrother Ruined Beauty And The Beast
- My Rotten Stepbrother Ruined Cinderella
- My Rotten Stepbrother Ruined Snow White By Jerry Mahoney
- Snow White And The Seven Robots By Louise Simonson
- Goldilocks And The Three Vampires By Laurie Sutton
- Squishy Taylor And A Question Of Trust
- Squishy Taylor And The Bonus Sisters
- Squishy Taylor And The Mess Makers
- Squishy Taylor And The Vase That Wasn’t By Alisa Wild.
- Robots In Space
- Robots On The Job
Slate Belt Area
Road Work
PennDOT Schedule
Week Of September 25
Week Of September 25
County: Northampton Municipality: Lower Mount Bethel
ROAD NAME: Franklin Hill Road
BETWEEN: Uhler Road AND Woods Road
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/02/2017 Est. Completion Date: 10/02/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton Municipality: Washington
ROAD NAME: Franklin Hill Road
BETWEEN: Washington Blvd AND Front Street
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/02/2017 Est. Completion Date: 10/06/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton
ROAD NAME: Interstate 78
BETWEEN: Exit 75 (To PA 611) AND Exit 71 (PA 33)
Type of Work: Bridge Repair
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Contractor
Type of Restriction: Nighttime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions for bridge maintenance
work.
START DATE: 10/02/2017 Est. Completion Date: 10/05/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 PM To 6:00 AM
Will Rain Cause Delays?
County: Northampton Municipality: Plainfield
ROAD NAME: Jacobsburg Road
BETWEEN: Rose Inn Ave AND Epps Street
Type of Work: Drainage
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/03/2017 Est. Completion Date: 10/04/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton Municipality: Williams
ROAD NAME: Morgan Hill Road
BETWEEN: Texas Road AND Cedarville Road
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/04/2017 Est. Completion Date: 10/04/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton Municipality: Bushkill
ROAD NAME: Mountain Drive
BETWEEN: Church Road AND Old Grade Road
Type of Work: Drainage
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/02/2017 Est. Completion Date: 10/03/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton Municipality: East Bangor
ROAD NAME: North Broad Street
BETWEEN: Route 512 AND Bray Street
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/06/2017 Est. Completion Date: 10/06/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton Municipality:
ROAD NAME: PA 33 at Freemansburg Avenue
BETWEEN: US 22 AND Interstate 78
Type of Work: Bridge Repair
Work being Done By: Local Permittee
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions for bridge work related to
the
ongoing Freemansburg Avenue Bridge Project.
START DATE: 10/02/2017 Est. Completion Date: 10/05/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
County: Northampton Municipality: Stockertown
ROAD NAME: PA 33
BETWEEN: PA 191 AND Tatamy
Type of Work: Bridge Repair
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Southbound lane restriction.
START DATE: 10/05/2017 Est. Completion Date: 10/05/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton Municipality: Lower Mount Bethel
ROAD NAME: PA 611
BETWEEN: Danser Hill Road AND Frutchey Hill Road
Type of Work: Drainage
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/02/2017 Est. Completion Date: 10/02/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton Municipality: Plainfield
ROAD NAME: Pen Argyl Road
BETWEEN: Benders Church Road AND West George Street
Type of Work: Drainage
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/05/2017 Est. Completion Date: 10/06/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
Change/Update:
ROAD NAME: Franklin Hill Road
BETWEEN: Uhler Road AND Woods Road
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/02/2017 Est. Completion Date: 10/02/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton Municipality: Washington
ROAD NAME: Franklin Hill Road
BETWEEN: Washington Blvd AND Front Street
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/02/2017 Est. Completion Date: 10/06/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton
ROAD NAME: Interstate 78
BETWEEN: Exit 75 (To PA 611) AND Exit 71 (PA 33)
Type of Work: Bridge Repair
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Contractor
Type of Restriction: Nighttime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions for bridge maintenance
work.
START DATE: 10/02/2017 Est. Completion Date: 10/05/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 PM To 6:00 AM
Will Rain Cause Delays?
County: Northampton Municipality: Plainfield
ROAD NAME: Jacobsburg Road
BETWEEN: Rose Inn Ave AND Epps Street
Type of Work: Drainage
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/03/2017 Est. Completion Date: 10/04/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton Municipality: Williams
ROAD NAME: Morgan Hill Road
BETWEEN: Texas Road AND Cedarville Road
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/04/2017 Est. Completion Date: 10/04/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton Municipality: Bushkill
ROAD NAME: Mountain Drive
BETWEEN: Church Road AND Old Grade Road
Type of Work: Drainage
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/02/2017 Est. Completion Date: 10/03/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton Municipality: East Bangor
ROAD NAME: North Broad Street
BETWEEN: Route 512 AND Bray Street
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/06/2017 Est. Completion Date: 10/06/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton Municipality:
ROAD NAME: PA 33 at Freemansburg Avenue
BETWEEN: US 22 AND Interstate 78
Type of Work: Bridge Repair
Work being Done By: Local Permittee
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions for bridge work related to
the
ongoing Freemansburg Avenue Bridge Project.
START DATE: 10/02/2017 Est. Completion Date: 10/05/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
County: Northampton Municipality: Stockertown
ROAD NAME: PA 33
BETWEEN: PA 191 AND Tatamy
Type of Work: Bridge Repair
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Southbound lane restriction.
START DATE: 10/05/2017 Est. Completion Date: 10/05/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton Municipality: Lower Mount Bethel
ROAD NAME: PA 611
BETWEEN: Danser Hill Road AND Frutchey Hill Road
Type of Work: Drainage
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/02/2017 Est. Completion Date: 10/02/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
County: Northampton Municipality: Plainfield
ROAD NAME: Pen Argyl Road
BETWEEN: Benders Church Road AND West George Street
Type of Work: Drainage
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/05/2017 Est. Completion Date: 10/06/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
Change/Update:
SLATE BELT MEN’S QUOIT LEAGUE
September 14, 2017
Bangor Elks 49 Second Ward Fire Co. 9 – Chad Kreider 13-1, Jody Zengulis 13-1, A.J. Gilliland 12-2
Oxford Fire Co. 52 Columbia Fire Co. 4 – Wayne Sayler 14-0, Gary Fagan 14-0
Pen Argyl Legion 33 Bangor Jax 23 – Kraig Kuster 10-4, Todd Lakey 9-5; John Saltern 7-7
Roseto Legion 35 Rescue Fire Co. 21
Hillside Rod & Gun Club 46 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 10 – John Hartzell 13-1, Derek Wynne 12-2, Dave Flick 12-2
O’Neill’s Place 32 East Bangor Fire Co. 24 – Andy Conroy 11-3, Justin Wagner 10-4; Kyle Frankenfield 10-4
Liberty Fire Co. 29 Bangor VFW 27 – Evan Senay 11-3, John “Packy” Roberts 10-4; Nick LaBar 10-4
2017-2018 SBMQL FIRST HALF STANDINGS
Division 1 – Bangor Elks 2-0, Oxford Fire Co. 2-0, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 2-0, Pen Argyl Legion 2-0, Roseto Legion 2-0, Bangor Jax 1-1, O’Neill’s Place 1-1
Division 2 – Liberty Fire Co. 1-1, Bangor VFW 1-1, East Bangor Fire Co. 0-2, Second Ward Fire Co. 0-2, Rescue Fire Co. 0-2, Columbia Fire Co. 0-2, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-2
September 7, 2017
Bangor Elks 40 O’Neill’s Place 16 – Wayne Hill 11-3, A.J. Gilliland 9-5, Dave Giaquinto 9-5
Bangor Jax 32 East Bangor Fire Co. 24 – Jeff Kluska 12-2, Mike Shafer 12-2
Oxford Fire Co. 37 Rescue Fire Co. 19 – Gary Fagan 13-1, Wayne Sayler 11-3
Roseto Legion 45 Columbia Fire Co. 11 – Woody Ivins 14-0, George Wilgus 13-1
Hillside Rod & Gun Club 43 Second Ward Fire Co. 13 – Adam Kluska 13-1, Phil Ascani 10-4, Brandon Malachowski 10-4
Bangor VFW 35 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 21 – Ryan Comunale 11-3; Larry Mucklin 9-5
Pen Argyl Legion 36 Liberty Fire Co. 20 – Brookes Kromer 14-0, Steve Pfeiffer 11-3; Buck Miller 10-4
September 14, 2017
Bangor Elks 49 Second Ward Fire Co. 9 – Chad Kreider 13-1, Jody Zengulis 13-1, A.J. Gilliland 12-2
Oxford Fire Co. 52 Columbia Fire Co. 4 – Wayne Sayler 14-0, Gary Fagan 14-0
Pen Argyl Legion 33 Bangor Jax 23 – Kraig Kuster 10-4, Todd Lakey 9-5; John Saltern 7-7
Roseto Legion 35 Rescue Fire Co. 21
Hillside Rod & Gun Club 46 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 10 – John Hartzell 13-1, Derek Wynne 12-2, Dave Flick 12-2
O’Neill’s Place 32 East Bangor Fire Co. 24 – Andy Conroy 11-3, Justin Wagner 10-4; Kyle Frankenfield 10-4
Liberty Fire Co. 29 Bangor VFW 27 – Evan Senay 11-3, John “Packy” Roberts 10-4; Nick LaBar 10-4
2017-2018 SBMQL FIRST HALF STANDINGS
Division 1 – Bangor Elks 2-0, Oxford Fire Co. 2-0, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 2-0, Pen Argyl Legion 2-0, Roseto Legion 2-0, Bangor Jax 1-1, O’Neill’s Place 1-1
Division 2 – Liberty Fire Co. 1-1, Bangor VFW 1-1, East Bangor Fire Co. 0-2, Second Ward Fire Co. 0-2, Rescue Fire Co. 0-2, Columbia Fire Co. 0-2, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-2
September 7, 2017
Bangor Elks 40 O’Neill’s Place 16 – Wayne Hill 11-3, A.J. Gilliland 9-5, Dave Giaquinto 9-5
Bangor Jax 32 East Bangor Fire Co. 24 – Jeff Kluska 12-2, Mike Shafer 12-2
Oxford Fire Co. 37 Rescue Fire Co. 19 – Gary Fagan 13-1, Wayne Sayler 11-3
Roseto Legion 45 Columbia Fire Co. 11 – Woody Ivins 14-0, George Wilgus 13-1
Hillside Rod & Gun Club 43 Second Ward Fire Co. 13 – Adam Kluska 13-1, Phil Ascani 10-4, Brandon Malachowski 10-4
Bangor VFW 35 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 21 – Ryan Comunale 11-3; Larry Mucklin 9-5
Pen Argyl Legion 36 Liberty Fire Co. 20 – Brookes Kromer 14-0, Steve Pfeiffer 11-3; Buck Miller 10-4