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Help Wanted..... HVAC Tech/Plumber's Assistant .....Experienced preferred but will train. Call - Malachowski & Son 570-897-5443 
Bangor's Sarah Wilk (11) vies for the ball with a pair of Northwestern defenders during the Slaters' 3-0 loss to the Tigers. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Pen Argyl's Elizabeth Rundle (8) tries to get the ball during the Knights' game with Palisades Thursday afternoon. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
Gearing Up For Kindergarten
The Bangor Area School District will be offering “Gearing Up for Kindergarten” beginning in October 2017. The program will be held at the Washington Elementary School on Tuesdays and the Five Points Elementary School on Wednesdays from October 3, 2017 to October 25, 2017 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
The “Gearing Up for Kindergarten” program is intended for families with a child who will be entering kindergarten in August 2018. The classes run for an hour and a half. The program offers parent/child activities, as well as separate child preparation and parent education classes. Parent topics include brain development, parenting styles, discipline, early literacy, developing responsibility and the importance of sleep. Preschool topics include math activities, science exploration, motor development, sensory development and reading/literacy. The program is free of charge, with child care being offered for siblings. Registration forms are available on the District’s website, at the elementary schools or by calling Rae Temples at 610-599-7015, ext. 75103# PAHS Girls Soccer Car Wash The Pen Argyl High School Girls' Soccer Booster Club will hold a car wash and bake sale Sunday, September 17 from 9:30-2:30 at Ace Hardware 438 Blue valley Drive, Bangor. Make a donation to support the team. 
Eily Leicht Scout Master of Troop 33 speaks during the retirement of 909 flags Sunday afternoon at Weona Park, Pen Argyl. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
UMBT Road Closure
Announcement of Road Closure – Please be advised that Shady Lane will be closed for bridge repairs commencing Monday, September 18, 2017 Easton Snip N Sip
Snip N Sip at Easton Public Market will be held Saturday, September 16 | 10 am – 11 am, $40 pp | Class limited to 33 participants. With over two decades of floral design experience, Jackie Cozzubbo of Silks N More is launching an exciting new experience with “Snip N Sip.” Enjoy refreshments and a fun morning at the Easton Public Market making your own flower arrangement to take home with you. The floral at this class will be in a 5×6 galvanized can. The flowers will be white hydrangea, red roses, orange roses, yellow roses, mint leaves, chili pepper, grapevine and greens and burgundy filler. Brighten your home with these beautiful blooms. Campfire in the Grove Campfire in the Grove Hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church, 404 Broadway, Bangor.The Fun & Fellowship Ministry will be hosting a campfire in the grove on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 6:30 pm. There will be games, snacks and water. The rain date will be Saturday, Sept. 23. Please bring your lawn chairs and blankets Bushkill Twp. Craft & Vendor Show Bushkill Twp. Ladies Auxiliary 2017 Craft & Vendor Show Crafters & Vendors Wanted!Sept. 16th 2017 Setup: 7-9am Show: 9am-3pm Tables (8 feet long): $25.00 each Tables with Electric: $30.00 each. All tables are at a first come, first served basis. If payment is not received, your reservation is voided. All tables are non-refundable if you are unable to attend and you will not be reimbursed. Only one vendor per company will be accepted for this event unless your business contract states otherwise. They are also asking each crafter/vendor to supply a gift or gift basket of some sort to be auctioned off at the end of the day. E-mail: admin@bushkilltownshipfireco.com for details Pack 34 Recruitment Meeting· Come see Cub Scout Pack 34 Pen Argyl, PA at Grace United Methodist Church on Sept 18 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. for the recruitment pack meeting! Weather Related Health Forecast
Public Auction Slate Belt Senior Center
An AUCTION will be held at the Slate Belt Senior Center, Blue Valley Farm Show Complex today 12:15-? Cash and carry only. All proceeds will go to enhance the Senior Center Program Funds. The AUCTION IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. See the Hinkel Family Perform The Slate Belt Young at Heart Club will be meeting today at 12:00 noon. PLEASE NOTE; THIS IS A CHANGE OF DATE AND TIME. The Hinkel Family, a Christian singing group that tour the United States, will present the program. This is open to everyone. Enjoy the afternoon with us. Also, the club is sponsoring a trip to the American Music Theatre in Lancaster to see the Christmas show on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. They will be seeing the 10:30am show. All ages are welcome. Your price will include bus fare, driver's tip, snacks, show, and lunch at the Shady Maple Smorsgasboard. For more information, please call Mary Lou Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630. September 15 Regular EventsBingo - Wind Gap Fire Co., 6:45.
Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 Bangor Public Library - Open 1-5 Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show Knitters of the Round Table - Blue Mt. Comm. Library, 10:30am. 610-863-3029 Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm This is our calendar of regularly scheduled events. If you see any info that is incorrect or want to add a regularly scheduled event please send e-mail to sbtopics@rcn.com.
CLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDARHarlan Tucker Band at Wind Gap Legion
Wind Gap Legion will feature The Harlan/Tucker Band Saturday, September 23 at 8 PM - 11:59 PM at 217 N Broadway, Wind Gap. Full Band rockin' you through the night. cheap drinks. Someone will sign you in, come on out! Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day
Saturday, September 23, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM This is a special day that includes bike skills development, trail etiquette programs with horses, and guided group rides/races based on age group. Partnership with Valley Mountain Bikers, Local Bike Shops and Equestrians. For ages 3-16. Please pre-register online with number of participants including the age of each and skill level riding bike/prior experience. All participants must have a properly fitting helmet and a bike in good working order. 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. Entertainment This Week
Bus Trip to National Civil War Museum
Join the Slate Belt Heritage Center for their bus trip to the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, PA, on Saturday, September 16, 2017. The bus will leave at 8:00 AM from Weiss Market, Route 512 in Bangor, and will return at 5:00 PM. Cost per individual is $95.00 which includes bus ticket and admission ticket into the museum. This is the only museum that tells the entire Civil War story. Local Civil War expert and the National Civil War Museum educator Dane DiFebo will host a special presentation for the tour. See exhibits, visit with re-enactors on the museum grounds, attend Hari Jones program on the United State Colored Troops in the South from 1865-1870 and much more. Reservations are required and a light lunch will be provided. Tickets are available at Bray’s News, 36 Broadway and Heard’s Market, 501 South Main Street, both in Bangor, PA. For additional information contact: Cathy Heard @ 610-588-0735. Music on Mondays at Dansbury Depot Come and enjoy music and art at the depot September 18. Vendors and art begin at 5:00 PM; music at 6:00. Note the time change.A free will offering will be taken on behalf of the musicians. Event is held rain or shine as we move inside the depot if the weather is bad. For a relaxing evening, come and enjoy music and art at the depot. Bring a chair and your family and friends. This week’s featured musician will be Chris London. Chris will entertain with a collection of songs that we all know and love. His guitar playing and his voice are a wonderful blend. The variety of his song choices will delight his audience. Chris will be singing solo but he also plays with the band, Friar’s Point. Chris is a well-known entertainer in the Poconos and the Lehigh Valley. Pat Muntz will be the featured artist. Since she was a small child, she’s been drawing and painting as a hobby. She dreamed she'd be an artist when she grew up, but her artistic style didn’t agree with the pop and abstract art of the 1970’s, so she graduated from college with a degree in Accounting, unable to take a single art class. She spent seven years as an auditor for an international oil and gas company, then joined the FBI as a Special Agent. After twenty-two years with the FBI in Anchorage, Alaska, she decided to retire and pursue art full time. She is self-taught, and paints in both oil and acrylics. She paints a wide range of subjects, including landscapes, animals, people (but not portraits), and old, historic buildings, often painting from photographs taken by herself, friends, or family on trips all over the US and Alaska. Pat is also an avid quilter, donating many quilts for charity auctions and fundraisers. As a result of conducting genealogy research on her family's ancestors, she has become interested in designing quilts of family crests and coat-of-arms, which she does on a commission basis. Pat currently lives in Shawnee on Delaware, PA, in a house built circa 1850, and am enjoys the beautiful scenery and history that Pennsylvania has to offer, for her latest paintings and quilts. Spartan Sprint 5K Run/Walk Spartan Sprint 5K Run/Walk at NCC will be held Saturday, September 30, Bethlehem Campus 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. in Room 114, College Center. 5K walk/run begins at 9 a.m. Registration fee: $20/walker or runner registered by August 31, 2017. After that date, $25 walker or runner $10/all students. For more information and to register, email bsanabria@northampton.edu or go to http://northampton.edu/spartansprint. Washington Township School Reunion
Washington Township school will hold its Third Reunion at the school on Saturday September 16, 2017. The school will be open at 1:00 PM. The committee would appreciate if you would bring any memorabilia that you may have so that other classmates can enjoy it also. Bring Home the Natives Saturday, September 16, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Many of our beautiful native plants are often overlooked by gardeners. Join us for moderate walk and learn about the importance of adding native plants to your garden. We'll introduce you to plants that meet a variety of garden conditions and attract different species of butterflies and birds. Non-native plants that can become invasive and should be avoided will also be covered. Please bring water, a snack, wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Registration is required. 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 jacobsburgs@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. Native Garden Volunteer Day Saturday, September 16, 1:00-4:00 PM Join us as we work to maintain our beautiful native plant gardens. Projects may include weeding, mulching, path maintenance, and planting. Please dress for the weather and bring snacks, bottled water and work gloves. Registration is not required. Bangor Library Bake Sale Fundraiser The Friends of the Bangor Public Library will hold a “Bake Sale Fundraiser” on Saturday September 16th, 8 AM – 12 Noon at the Ace Hardware, 437 Blue Valley Drive, Bangor, PA. Featured will be homemade baked goods, coffee and hot dogs. All proceeds will go to benefit the Bangor Public Library. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661. .Mt. Bethel Pastie Sale A Pastie Sale will be held at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 S. Delaware Dr. (Route 611), Mt. Bethel (Stone Church) on SATURDAY, September 16. Pasties can be picked up between 11am and 1 pm. The cost is $5.50 per beef pastie. Place your order with or without onions. Advance orders are recommended and can be placed until the Wednesday prior to sale date. To place your order or for additional information call Chrissy at 610-588-0809. Oktoberfest at Bangor Trust Brewing Oktoberfest at Bangor Trust Brewing will feature homemade German baked goods and specialties including Bavarian pretzels and Nello's Specialty Meats and brats. Fest beers will be pouring! Come Thursday through Sunday September 16th to October 3rd (the official Oktoberfest dates in Munich). "Oktoberfest (German pronunciation: [ɔkˈtoːbɐˌfɛst]) is the world's largest Volksfest (beer festival and travelling funfair). Held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, it is a 16- to 18-day folk festival running from mid or late September to the first weekend in October, with more than 6 million people from around the world attending the event every year. Locally, it is often called the Wiesn, after the colloquial name for the fairgrounds, Theresa's Fields (Theresienwiese). The Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture, having been held since the year 1810. Other cities across the world also hold Oktoberfest celebrations that are modelled after the original Munich event." READ MORE HERE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oktoberfest. Easton Snip N Sip Snip N Sip at Easton Public Market will be held Saturday, September 16 | 10 am – 11 am, $40 pp | Class limited to 33 participants. With over two decades of floral design experience, Jackie Cozzubbo of Silks N More is launching an exciting new experience with “Snip N Sip.” Enjoy refreshments and a fun morning at the Easton Public Market making your own flower arrangement to take home with you. The floral at this class will be in a 5×6 galvanized can. The flowers will be white hydrangea, red roses, orange roses, yellow roses, mint leaves, chili pepper, grapevine and greens and burgundy filler. Brighten your home with these beautiful blooms. THIS DAY IN HISTORY - September 15Ali defeats Spinks 1978 On this day in 1978, boxer Muhammad Ali defeats Leon Spinks at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans to win the world heavyweight boxing title for the third time in his career, the first fighter ever to do so. Following his victory, Ali retired from boxing, only to make a brief comeback two years later. Ali, who once claimed he could “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee,” left the sport permanently in 1981. Born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. in Louisville, Kentucky, on January 14, 1942, the future world champ changed his name to Muhammad Ali in 1964 after converting to Islam. He earned a gold medal at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome and made his professional boxing debut against Tunney Husaker in October 1960, winning the bout in six rounds. On February 25, 1964, Ali defeated the heavily favored Sonny Liston in six rounds to become heavyweight champ, after which he famously declared, “I am the greatest!” During the Vietnam War, Ali refused to be inducted into the U.S. armed forces and in 1967 was convicted of draft evasion and banned from boxing for three years. He stayed out of prison as his case was appealed and returned to the ring in October 1970, knocking out Jerry Quarry in Atlanta in the third round. On March 8, 1971, Ali fought Joe Frazier in the “Fight of the Century” and lost after 15 rounds, the first loss of his professional boxing career. In June 1971, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Ali’s conviction for evading the draft. Campfire in the Grove Campfire in the Grove Hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church, 404 Broadway, Bangor.The Fun & Fellowship Ministry will be hosting a campfire in the grove on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 6:30 pm. There will be games, snacks and water. The rain date will be Saturday, Sept. 23. Please bring your lawn chairs and blankets Bushkill Twp. Craft & Vendor Show Bushkill Twp. Ladies Auxiliary 2017 Craft & Vendor Show Crafters & Vendors Wanted!Sept. 16th 2017 Setup: 7-9am Show: 9am-3pm Tables (8 feet long): $25.00 each Tables with Electric: $30.00 each. All tables are at a first come, first served basis. If payment is not received, your reservation is voided. All tables are non-refundable if you are unable to attend and you will not be reimbursed. Only one vendor per company will be accepted for this event unless your business contract states otherwise. They are also asking each crafter/vendor to supply a gift or gift basket of some sort to be auctioned off at the end of the day. E-mail: admin@bushkilltownshipfireco.com for details 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. 
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Vendors & Crafters Wanted
Vendors and crafters are wanted for Plainfield Twsp Volunteer Fire CO's holiday event on November 4. Email for applications is holidayevent17@yahoo.com 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 Pastie Sale
A Pastie Sale will be held at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 S. Delaware Dr. (Route 611), Mt. Bethel (Stone Church) on SATURDAY, September 16. Pasties can be picked up between 11am and 1 pm. The cost is $5.50 per beef pastie. Place your order with or without onions. Advance orders are recommended and can be placed until the Wednesday prior to sale date. To place your order or for additional information call Chrissy at 610-588-0809. 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.
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 bangorparkboard@gmail.com 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. NYC Trip to San Genaro Festival
Merchants Bank Walkers are sponsoring a bus trip to New York on Sept. 16,2017. Little Italy will be the one and only drop off and pick up location. The San Genaro Festival will be taking place for anyone to enjoy but there are many other places of interest nearby in walking distance or by taxi. The bus will leave from the 191 branch at 8:30 and leave NY at 4:30. All proceeds will be donated to The American Cancer Society thru Relay For Life/Slate Belt. For information contact Karen at 484-390-0743 or any branch of Merchants Bank. 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. 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 Totts Gap Arts Events ScheduleSeptember 16 & 17 Totts Gap Arts @ Riverside Festival of the Arts. September 23 Mural Dedication Day October Wine & Good Will @ Tolino’s. October 23 New Adult Classes Begin November 11 Annual Scholarship Dinner December 10 Community Open House
Heritage Center Calendar of EventsSlate Belt Heritage Center Calendar of Events for 2017
Bus Trip to National Civil War Museum
Join the Slate Belt Heritage Center for their bus trip to the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, PA, on Saturday, September 16, 2017. The bus will leave at 8:00 AM from Weiss Market, Route 512 in Bangor, and will return at 5:00 PM. Cost per individual is $95.00 which includes bus ticket and admission ticket into the museum. This is the only museum that tells the entire Civil War story. Local Civil War expert and the National Civil War Museum educator Dane DiFebo will host a special presentation for the tour. See exhibits, visit with re-enactors on the museum grounds, attend Hari Jones program on the United State Colored Troops in the South from 1865-1870 and much more. Reservations are required and a light lunch will be provided. Tickets are available at Bray’s News, 36 Broadway and Heard’s Market, 501 South Main Street, both in Bangor, PA. For additional information contact: Cathy Heard @ 610-588-0735. 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/ 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 hopeucc@hotmail.com. $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: sbhc@frontier.com, 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 jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. 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 jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.
September 15Public Auction Slate Belt Senior Center
An AUCTION will be held at the Slate Belt Senior Center, Blue Valley Farm Show Complex on September 15th, 12:15-? Cash and carry only. All proceeds will go to enhance the Senior Center Program Funds. The AUCTION IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. See the Hinkel Family Perform The Slate Belt Young at Heart Club will be meeting on Friday, September 15th, at 12:00 noon. PLEASE NOTE; THIS IS A CHANGE OF DATE AND TIME. The Hinkel Family, a Christian singing group that tour the United States, will present the program. This is open to everyone. Enjoy the afternoon with us. Also, the club is sponsoring a trip to the American Music Theatre in Lancaster to see the Christmas show on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. They will be seeing the 10:30am show. All ages are welcome. Your price will include bus fare, driver's tip, snacks, show, and lunch at the Shady Maple Smorsgasboard. For more information, please call Mary Lou Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630. September 16Bus Trip to National Civil War Museum
Join the Slate Belt Heritage Center for their bus trip to the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, PA, on Saturday, September 16, 2017. The bus will leave at 8:00 AM from Weiss Market, Route 512 in Bangor, and will return at 5:00 PM. Cost per individual is $95.00 which includes bus ticket and admission ticket into the museum. This is the only museum that tells the entire Civil War story. Local Civil War expert and the National Civil War Museum educator Dane DiFebo will host a special presentation for the tour. See exhibits, visit with re-enactors on the museum grounds, attend Hari Jones program on the United State Colored Troops in the South from 1865-1870 and much more. Reservations are required and a light lunch will be provided. Tickets are available at Bray’s News, 36 Broadway and Heard’s Market, 501 South Main Street, both in Bangor, PA. For additional information contact: Cathy Heard @ 610-588-0735. Washington Township School Reunion
Washington Township school will hold its Third Reunion at the school on Saturday September 16, 2017. The school will be open at 1:00 PM. The committee would appreciate if you would bring any memorabilia that you may have so that other classmates can enjoy it also. Bring Home the Natives Saturday, September 16, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Many of our beautiful native plants are often overlooked by gardeners. Join us for moderate walk and learn about the importance of adding native plants to your garden. We'll introduce you to plants that meet a variety of garden conditions and attract different species of butterflies and birds. Non-native plants that can become invasive and should be avoided will also be covered. Please bring water, a snack, wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Registration is required. 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 jacobsburgs@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. Native Garden Volunteer Day Saturday, September 16, 1:00-4:00 PM Join us as we work to maintain our beautiful native plant gardens. Projects may include weeding, mulching, path maintenance, and planting. Please dress for the weather and bring snacks, bottled water and work gloves. Registration is not required. Bangor Library Bake Sale Fundraiser The Friends of the Bangor Public Library will hold a “Bake Sale Fundraiser” on Saturday September 16th, 8 AM – 12 Noon at the Ace Hardware, 437 Blue Valley Drive, Bangor, PA. Featured will be homemade baked goods, coffee and hot dogs. All proceeds will go to benefit the Bangor Public Library. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661. .Mt. Bethel Pastie Sale A Pastie Sale will be held at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 S. Delaware Dr. (Route 611), Mt. Bethel (Stone Church) on SATURDAY, September 16. Pasties can be picked up between 11am and 1 pm. The cost is $5.50 per beef pastie. Place your order with or without onions. Advance orders are recommended and can be placed until the Wednesday prior to sale date. To place your order or for additional information call Chrissy at 610-588-0809. Oktoberfest at Bangor Trust Brewing Oktoberfest at Bangor Trust Brewing will feature homemade German baked goods and specialties including Bavarian pretzels and Nello's Specialty Meats and brats. Fest beers will be pouring! Come Thursday through Sunday September 16th to October 3rd (the official Oktoberfest dates in Munich). "Oktoberfest (German pronunciation: [ɔkˈtoːbɐˌfɛst]) is the world's largest Volksfest (beer festival and travelling funfair). Held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, it is a 16- to 18-day folk festival running from mid or late September to the first weekend in October, with more than 6 million people from around the world attending the event every year. Locally, it is often called the Wiesn, after the colloquial name for the fairgrounds, Theresa's Fields (Theresienwiese). The Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture, having been held since the year 1810. Other cities across the world also hold Oktoberfest celebrations that are modelled after the original Munich event." READ MORE HERE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oktoberfest. Easton Snip N Sip Snip N Sip at Easton Public Market will be held Saturday, September 16 | 10 am – 11 am, $40 pp | Class limited to 33 participants. With over two decades of floral design experience, Jackie Cozzubbo of Silks N More is launching an exciting new experience with “Snip N Sip.” Enjoy refreshments and a fun morning at the Easton Public Market making your own flower arrangement to take home with you. The floral at this class will be in a 5×6 galvanized can. The flowers will be white hydrangea, red roses, orange roses, yellow roses, mint leaves, chili pepper, grapevine and greens and burgundy filler. Brighten your home with these beautiful blooms. Campfire in the Grove Campfire in the Grove Hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church, 404 Broadway, Bangor.The Fun & Fellowship Ministry will be hosting a campfire in the grove on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 6:30 pm. There will be games, snacks and water. The rain date will be Saturday, Sept. 23. Please bring your lawn chairs and blankets Bushkill Twp. Craft & Vendor Show Bushkill Twp. Ladies Auxiliary 2017 Craft & Vendor Show Crafters & Vendors Wanted!Sept. 16th 2017 Setup: 7-9am Show: 9am-3pm Tables (8 feet long): $25.00 each Tables with Electric: $30.00 each. All tables are at a first come, first served basis. If payment is not received, your reservation is voided. All tables are non-refundable if you are unable to attend and you will not be reimbursed. Only one vendor per company will be accepted for this event unless your business contract states otherwise. They are also asking each crafter/vendor to supply a gift or gift basket of some sort to be auctioned off at the end of the day. E-mail: admin@bushkilltownshipfireco.com for details 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. September 17Trail To Town Jamboree
The Trail To Town Jamboree hosted by Slate Belt Rising, Boy Scout Troop 33 and Wind Gap Borough will be held at Wind Gap Park, September 17, 2016 8:00 a.m. to 4:00. The event will celebrate Wind Gap’s designation as an Appalachian Trail community and the Slate Belt Rising’s commitment to conserve our natural assets. The Jamboree will feature: • Food Stand by Wind Gap Rire Co. • Music by Local Performers • Outdoor Skills Demos by Local Scouts Lashing & Knots - Fire Building • Information tables from the ATC, EcoTourism and Conservation organizations and local officials. • Yoga Demo • Aromatherapy - making your own non toxic bug spray • Waste Managementt - Environmental education • Minsi Trails Council - The role of the scouts in our communities • Anytime Fitness - Exercise for hikers. • Realistic First Aid - Members of National Youth Leadership Training Course • Hunting and Photography • Genesis Bicycles - Biking and safety.• Civil War Re-enactors • Planting a Pollinator Garden -Master Gardener Parking at Wind Gap Middle School (1620 Teels Rd. Pen Argyl Pa.). FREE Van Service Available throughout the day from Wind Gap Middle School to Wind Gap Park and the Appalachian Trail Head. Contact: Slate Belt Rising Director, Stephen Reider, at 484-523-0900 or by email at sreider@caclv.org or Eily Leicht Scout Master Troop 33 610-442-4973 email eily379@gmail.com Monarch Tagging Sunday, September 17, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Join local butterfly enthusiast Doug Burton as he captures and tags Monarch Butterflies in the wildflower fields at Jacobsburg. We’ll also look for and capture other butterfly species. A hat, long pants, sunscreen, and water are recommended. A limited number of nets will be provided for those who wish to help Doug capture butterflies. Registration is required. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. Slate Belt Y Golf Tourney The Slate Belt YMCA is having a golf tournament to support programs and services for the families of the Slate Belt community. The Harry G. Smith memorial golf tournament will be held September 17 at Southmoore Golf Course. Registration begins at 7:00 AM with a shotgun start at 8:00. Cost is $85/person, or $340/foursome. Please call the Slate Belt Y for more information or to register. 610 881-4470. Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Hosted by Bangor Trust Brewing Sunday, September 17 at 12 PM - 6 PM 15 Broadway, Bangor. They are celebrating HALFWAY TO ST. PATRICK'S DAY with CELTIC FOOD, DRINK, MUSIC and BEER, a special performance by the Gallagher School of Irish Dancing at 2pm, and a some bagpiping before and afterwards. Reserve a table 610.452.3232 Slainte! September 18Monday Morning Birds & Beans
Monday, September 18, 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. Pack 34 Recruitment Meeting· Come see Cub Scout Pack 34 Pen Argyl, PA at Grace United Methodist Church on Sept 18 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. for the recruitment pack meeting. Music on Mondays at Dansbury Depot Come and enjoy music and art at the depot in East Stroudsburg September 18. Vendors and art begin at 5:00 PM; music at 6:00. Note the time change.A free will offering will be taken on behalf of the musicians. Event is held rain or shine as we move inside the depot if the weather is bad. For a relaxing evening, come and enjoy music and art at the depot. Bring a chair and your family and friends. This week’s featured musician will be Chris London. Chris will entertain with a collection of songs that we all know and love. His guitar playing and his voice are a wonderful blend. The variety of his song choices will delight his audience. Chris will be singing solo but he also plays with the band, Friar’s Point. Chris is a well-known entertainer in the Poconos and the Lehigh Valley. Pat Muntz will be the featured artist. Since she was a small child, she’s been drawing and painting as a hobby. She dreamed she'd be an artist when she grew up, but her artistic style didn’t agree with the pop and abstract art of the 1970’s, so she graduated from college with a degree in Accounting, unable to take a single art class. She spent seven years as an auditor for an international oil and gas company, then joined the FBI as a Special Agent. After twenty-two years with the FBI in Anchorage, Alaska, she decided to retire and pursue art full time. She is self-taught, and paints in both oil and acrylics. She paints a wide range of subjects, including landscapes, animals, people (but not portraits), and old, historic buildings, often painting from photographs taken by herself, friends, or family on trips all over the US and Alaska. Pat is also an avid quilter, donating many quilts for charity auctions and fundraisers. As a result of conducting genealogy research on her family's ancestors, she has become interested in designing quilts of family crests and coat-of-arms, which she does on a commission basis. Pat currently lives in Shawnee on Delaware, PA, in a house built circa 1850, and am enjoys the beautiful scenery and history that Pennsylvania has to offer, for her latest paintings and quilts. September 19DiscoverE: Tales for Tots
September 19, & 26 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. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. Bangor Womens Club GFWC 2017-2018 The Bangor Womens Club GFWC will hold their first meeting of the 2017-2018 year on Tues Sep 19th at noon at Prince of Peace Church, Johnsonsville, PA. This will be a covered dish luncheon and we would love to have visitors join us. Diane Lovelace has designed their new Facebook page and will introduce it to members. If you are looking for connections to your community, are interested in meeting new friends, and are ready to have some fun, we encourage you to visit our Facebook page and join us at one of our meetings. Contact Clare, our membership chair, at 610-217-3385. https://www.facebook.com/bangorwomensclub/ This fall the club will be selling Rada products (knives). Our bake sale will be Sept 29-30 at Capital ACE Hardware. Their card party will be Thursday, Oct. 26th. These are events to raise funds to support community activities and provide scholarship money to our local students. September 21Slate Belt Band Resumes
The Slate Belt Band will resume practices starting Wednesday, September 20th, at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Practices are held at the Roseto American Legion, 143 Garibaldi Ave., Roseto, PA. For more info., call 610-588-8881 or find us on Facebook: Slate Belt Band. September 22District 10 Trappers Convention
District 10 Trappers 2017 Fall Trapping Convention, September 22nd 12-6pm and 23rd 8am-6pm at the Northampton County 4-H Center (777 Bushkill Center Rd. Nazareth, PA 18064). Free Admission, Free Demos, Food on premises, Tailgaters welcome. Contact Bob Counterman 610-759-9203. September 23Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day
Saturday, September 23, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM This is a special day that includes bike skills development, trail etiquette programs with horses, and guided group rides/races based on age group. Partnership with Valley Mountain Bikers, Local Bike Shops and Equestrians. For ages 3-16. Please pre-register online with number of participants including the age of each and skill level riding bike/prior experience. All participants must have a properly fitting helmet and a bike in good working order. Hope UCC Spaghetti Dinner A Spaghetti Dinner will be held Saturday, September 23 4 pm – 7 pm at Hope United Church of Christ 2nd Street, Wind Gap. Adults - $10.00. Ages 6-12 - $5.00. Children 5 and under eat FREE! Homemade sauce and meatballs!! 5th Annual Pet Expo St. John Lutheran Church in Pen Argyl will hold their 5th Annual Pet Expo sponsored by the church and Clint's Notary Service on Saturday, September 23 from 10 am to 2 pm in the church parking lot, 12 N. Westbrook Ave., Pen Argyl. Admission is free but you are asked to bring a donation for the local shelters and rescues. All proceeds benefit the animals. There will be pet rescue/adoptions, pet contests, pet blessing, demonstrations of therapy dogs and more. Prizes will be awarded for the best boy costume, best girl costume, most unusual pet, best pet impersonation, most talented and Mr. or Miss Congeniality. A pet parade will be held at 1:45 pm. All animals must be leashed or in carriers. For more information, call Clint at 610-863-7261. Dinner And Music With Kara Hartzell "For over 100 years, Bangor Lodge No. 1106 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has been serving the community of Bangor, Pennsylvania. Over 500 members strong, our Lodge actively supports program on the National, State, and Local levels." Join us on Saturday, September 23rd from 7-10pm for a special dinner evening with live music provided by Kara Hartzell. Bangor Wine & Music Festival The Bangor Wine & Music Festival will be held Saturday, September 23 at 12 PM - 6 PM on Broadway in Bangor. Tickets will be $20 presale / $25 day of to enjoy wine sampling from favorite local vineyards: Tolino Vineyards, Franklin Hill Vineyards, Blue Mountain Vineyards, and Rowan Asher - and keep a commemorative logo glass! 21 and older for tickets, ID required at the door. Main Stage: Noon - 1pm: The Psycho Cats: Bangor based rockabilly/garage rock band playing a mix of original and cover material. 1:30 -2:30pm: Bovine Social Club: Stroudsburg area based original Americana/Folk/Country band. 3:00-4:00pm: Nalani & Sarina: Flemington NJ twins; Rocking a soul/pop/r&b groove. 4:30-6:00pm: James Supra & Sarah Ayers Quartet: Lehigh Valley multiple award winning act kicking the blues! Stage 2: 1:00 -1:30 pm Dan, Nick & Marisa: Bangor based local band playing a variety of new and old music. 2:30-3:00 pm: Rick Fisher / Scott Crash: Local Performer playing rock. 4:00-4:30 pm: Jordyn Kenzie: Pen Argyl based HS student and 2016 LV Outstanding Female Artist. Harlan Tucker Band at Wind Gap Legion Wind Gap Legion will feature The Harlan/Tucker Band Saturday, September 23 at 8 PM - 11:59 PM at 217 N Broadway, Wind Gap. Full Band rockin' you through the night. cheap drinks. Someone will sign you in, come on out! September 26DiscoverE: Tales for Tots
September 26 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. You can also view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. September 30Families First 5K/Walk
Families First is celebrating its 15th Anniversary serving residents in the Pen Argyl Area School District. Join their 15th Annual 5-K Race & 1 Mile Fun Walk on Saturday, September 30, 2017, rain or shine. Registration for the race/walk will begin at the Wind Gap Borough Park at 7:45 a.m. with the race starting at 9:00 a.m. Pre-registration is open until 2 pm on Friday, September 29th at a fee of $20.00 per person or $40.00 for a family with three or more registrants. On Race day Saturday, September 30th Registration fee will be $25.00 per person and $50.00 for a family with three or more registrants. There is a special discount registration for students only $15.00. The Largest Youth Group/Team/Organization pre-registered for the 5-K Race or Walk will receive a Pizza Party. Awards will be presented to the overall top Male and Female, top Masters Male and Female, and top 3 finishers in each of the eight age categories. Entry includes a quality T-shirt for the first 100 registered, bagels, water, door prizes, and the opportunity to support a worthwhile cause. The one-mile fun walk is non-competitive. To register, contact Race Chairperson Phil Giaquinto at 610-746-4436 or via email to giaquinto.phil@penargylsd.org. Sponsorship opportunities are still available at all levels from $100.00 to $1,000.00. Partial Sponsors List as of this date: Premier Sponsors: Thrivent Financial; Corporate Sponsors: Wind Gap Chevrolet-Buick; Logo Sponsors: Methodist Services, Lucy Flinn-State Farm ; Name Sponsors: Grand Central Landfill, Huth Insurance, Merchants Bank, Reimer Brothers, Sabatino Insurance Agency, The Scorecard Sports Bar & Grill, State Representative Marcia M. Hahn All levels of sponsorship includes: publicity, listing of corporate logo or Name on the event T-Shirts, and the opportunity to present informational material at the Race. For sponsorship information, contact the Families First Director, Frank Jones at 610-863-3688 or via email to jones.frank@penargylsd.org. Oktoberfest German Dinner
An Oktoberfest German Dinner, will be held Septembert 30 from 4-7 pm Arndt Luheran Church, 1851 Arndt Rd, Easton, PA, 18040. Cost: adults,$10; children$5. Authentic food with apple dumplings. Portland Lodge No.311 MASONIC Motorama
The Portland Lodge No.311 MASONIC Motorama will be held September 30 beginning at 8am. New this year TRUCK and BIG RIG PULLS. Monster truck rides will be happening this year. Miller memorial blood center on site. Donors will be needed! Contact Shilo Thomas for available times. All proceeds donated to local charities. Exclusive R/C is back again this year with their monster display of R/C cars ,trucks and equipment. Show open to anything with a motor. Cars, trucks, low riders, high rollers, helicopters, power wheels, golf carts, big rigs, firetrucks/rescue vehicles, ATVs, boats, Snowmobiles, new, OLD, street rods, race cars, R/c cars trucks, tow trucks, wresckers etc. You know what we do and how we do it! We are going to be bigger, better, faster, stronger! A day of speed, horsepower and motor mayhem at the Plainfield Farmers grove, route 191 and Kesslersville road, Nazareth pa. Sponsors and vendors wanted. First come first serve, spaces open May 1st. Info posted soon. Coach Bag Bingo Please join with Guardians of the Ribbon to support women of all ages battling cancer - Slate Belt PA Chapter 12:00 noon Sunday, October 1 at Charter's Banquet Facility at Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company in Wind Gap. The afternoon will feature 15 games of bingo and 1 Buy in game grand finale. An authentic Coach handbag will be going to the individual winner of each game. All participants will have an opportunity to purchase 50/50, Raffle tickets and extra sets of bingo packs. All tickets will most likely sell out in pre sales. Admission is $30 per person pre-sale . 35.00 st door. Space is limited to 200 guests. Tickets can be purchased in advance and are non-refundable – which includes 15 games. Additional Bingo books will be sold 1 for $15 at the door. This is a great way to spend time with friends and family while supporting Guardians of the Ribbon - Slate Belt PA Chapter . So don't delay in getting your tickets....they're going fast! Tickets are non refundable. Doors open at 12.00 pm – Bingo starts at 1 pm. Please feel free to invite your friends too!!!! Vendors and exhibitors will be on site as well. Please note: This is an adult Bingo. If you are bringing a teen with you. They must have a ticket and be seated with you. Ok, just a few fun facts. You can buy additional bingo books for 15.00. Lets not forget about the Buy in Game. Game 16. You can buy into this game for 5.00 for a chance to win a great bag and who knows what else. Raffle tickets will be 3 for 5.00 or 7 for 10.00. Lottery Apron tickets 3 for 5.00 or 7 for 10.00. 50/50 tickets 3 for 5.00 or 7 for 10.00.. . Who is ready for some fun. Bangor Festival of Marching Bands The 40th Annual Festival of Marching Bands will be held at Bangor Memorial Park, Saturday, September 30 at 4 PM. The rain date Sunday, October.. Gates open at 3 PM. Come Experience Approximately Seven Marching Bands. Tickets Adults $5.,Students and Seniors 65+ $3. District Gold Cards Accepted FMI: www.bahsbands.weebly.com Comedy Theater in Polk Township Saturday, September 30, at Polk Township Volunteer Fire Company, Rt 209, Kresgeville. will hold a Dinner and Show (BYOB), Dinner 5:00 PM, Comedy Show 7:00 PM, .$25.00 Bring donated non-perishable items for our troops. You must be 18 or older to attend. Contact Tammy Gower for tickets 570-236-9695. Senator Scavello to Host Get Outdoors PA Festival Stroudsburg, PA – State Senator Mario Scavello will host his second annual Get Outdoors PA Festival on Saturday, September 30 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at Brodhead Creek Park (North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg) in partnership with Stroud Region Open Space and Recreation Commission. This family-friendly event will be held rain or shine for all ages. The Get Outdoors PA Festival is a free event and will highlight the many outdoor experiences available throughout the region. Exhibitors will provide hands-on activities and experiences including the opportunity to meet Smokey the Bear and Woodsy the Owl. Children and parents can also practice their archery and fishing skills, take a guided nature walk, participate in a live animal presentation, learn about stream wildlife and much more. “As state senator and member of the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee, I am very excited to host this event in partnership with the Stroud Region Open Space and Recreation Commission,” Senator Scavello said. “This festival will highlight numerous local and regional organizations focused on protecting our precious natural resources and providing exciting outdoor experiences through many fun activities. I encourage all families to come out and enjoy our beautiful park and take part in the day’s festivities.” The schedule of events will include a Live Animal Presentation at 1:30 p.m., a nature walk at 2 p.m. and a Stream Study led by Monroe County Conservation District at 3:00 p.m. Representatives from the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, PA Game Commission and Fish & Boat Commission will be present to answer any questions that attendees may have. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information about the Get Outdoors PA Festival please visit www.marioscavello.com or call 610-863-1200. Spartan Sprint 5K Run/Walk Spartan Sprint 5K Run/Walk at NCC will be held Saturday, September 30, Bethlehem Campus 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. in Room 114, College Center. 5K walk/run begins at 9 a.m. Registration fee: $20/walker or runner registered by August 31, 2017. After that date, $25 walker or runner $10/all students. For more information and to register, email bsanabria@northampton.edu or go to http://northampton.edu/spartansprint. Comedy Night - Liz Russo Returns Hosted by Scorecard Sports Bar & Grill, Liz Russo makes her return to Scorecard Saturday September 30, this time as a headliner in a show featuring Kris Fried and a guest appearance by Rich Scott. Kristi Curtis returns to host. Tickets will be $10 for this show. Order tickets in advance at scorecardbar.com starting September 10. October 1Slater Cheer Fest
Rec Cheer Competition will be held Sunday, October 1, 2017, 3:00 pm Bangor Memorial Park. Divisions - Flags, Jr. Pee Wee, Pee Wee & Midgets $150.00 Per Team.. SIDELINE CHANT, POM DANCE & GAME DAY CHEER Jump & Tumble Off $5.00 Per Athlete *Medals for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place *Specialty Awards: Best Jumps, Best Stunts, WOW Judges Award, Best Motions & Spirit Award To register email Kris Parks, Cheer Coordinator KOPHOTO@EPIX.NET October 2Monday 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 3DiscoverE: 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 714th 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 marketing@quietvalley.org 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 jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. 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. October 12Dancing with the Ghosts
October 14Lehigh 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. Please see the attached flyer for accepted material. 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 jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. 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 October 15National 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 17Bangor 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. October 20Family 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 jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. October 21All-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. October 26State 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: cobbscraig@gmail.com October 28Bangor 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 Jacobsburg@rcn.com. 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. October 29Wine 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. November 4NCC 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. November 11Chili 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! November 26Wind Gap Christmas Celebration
Wind Gap Community Christmas Celebration will be Sunday, November 26 at 2 PM in Wind Gap Park · Wind Gap, PA |
 Donations For St. John's St. John's Cemetary on South Sixth Street in Bangor seeks donations for lawn maintenance services. Please send donations to: St. John's Cemetary, c/o Carol Hummel, 136 Messinger Street, Bangor, PA 18013. 
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Arthritis Foundation exercise class with certified instructor Tuesday and Thursday, 12:15-1:00 PM The Senior Center is looking for a choir director September
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