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Martina Sell and Kyle Mabus Jr. were named King and Queen during Homecoming Ceremonies at Paul Farnan Field PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry
The 1977 Bangor Boys Basketball Team was honored as the Team of Distinction Friday night during Hall of Fame Ceremonies at Paul Farnan Field. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Bangort's Joe Shrader (8) makes a tackle during the Slaters' 37-6 loss to Southern Lehigh Friday night at Paul Farnan Field. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Weekend Blood Drives
According to a new schedule released by Miller-Keystone Blood Center Wednesday, a blood drive will be held Sunday, October 1 from 7:00am to 2:00pm at the Blue Ridge Flea Market, Route 115, Saylorsburg. There is also a blood drive scheduled at the Plainfield Farmer's Fair on Saturday, September 30, however, no time schedule has been confirmed by event organizers. 
Bangor's Dani Frinzi (23) controls the ball during the Slaters' 3-1 win over Saucon Valley Wednesday at Bangor. The Slaters, with a win Friday, are now 12-1 overall this year. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Bangor Police Offer to Assist Drug Addicts 
by Larry Cory
If you have a drug problem and don't know what to do, the Bangor Police Department can help. The process is relatively easy. Just walk into the police station on North First Street (Rt 191) or talk to an officer on duty and tell them that you have a drug problem and that you want help. "This cultivates a relationship between the people and the police where they don't have to be afraid to walk into a police station," said Bangor Police Chief Scott Felchock. There was a time, however, not too long ago, when people labeled as drug addicts were treated much the same as hardened criminals. 'Lock-em up, and throw away the key," people said. Fortunately, we've experienced something akin to an age of enlightenment when it comes to drug dependency. We've learned that the throes of addiction are deeply rooted in one's DNA. Some experts say that it's "nature versus nurture." Whatever the cause, there truly are people who need help and may not survive without it. According to Chief Felchock, "Every town (including Bangor) has a heroin problem." Because of that, Felchock says that all Bangor Police Officers carry Nalaxone (Narcan) to treat drug overdose victims. The Bangor program known as, BPAIR, Bangor Police Assisting in Recovery, hopes to to help addicts before they become overdose victims. BPAIR has evolved in response to the current opiod epidemic and is open to any adult residents from Bangor Borough seeking help for a drug problem. People under the age of 18, however, may not seek treatment on their own. Felchcock says that they must be considered juveniles and will need a parent with them. According to Executive Director and Founder of Recovery Revolution, Jana Morris, people under 18 can get help without a parent. in their office at 109 Broadway, Bangor There are two remaining issues with BPAIR that one should consider. When contacting an officer for help, a person will need to voluntarily hand over any drugs and /or drug paraphernalia to an officer or be arrested. Second, police are obligated to check people for any outstanding warrants, and if any are found, they must be processed. Although jail isn't the final answer. in the interest of full disclosure, some former "users' admit that a stay in jail saved their lives. Although the Bangor program does not provide a "get-out-of-jail-free card," it is designed to get someone help before jail becomes a stark reality. And if it does, it still could be a path to a better life. Once those hurdles have been cleared an on-site assessment is done and the assessor will attempt to find a treatment facility. Although the Bangor Police are always ready to assist people in need, the BPAIR program will not be available until January. 
Pen Argyl's Mike Roper (20) and Eric Lobb fend off a Palmerton player during the Knights' decisive 7-1 win over Palmerton raising their record to 9-3. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Young start in football risk of behavior problems 
Reuters
Boys who start playing American football before their 12th birthday may be at sharply increased risk of behavioral and mood problems later in life compared to peers who hit the gridiron later, according to a recent U.S. study. Among former professional, college and high school football players, those with earlier exposure to the game were more than twice as likely to report impairments in regulating their behavior, while they had triple the risk of depression symptoms, Dr. Robert Stern of Boston University and his colleagues found. “The findings suggest that being hit in the head repeatedly during what might be a critical window of neurodevelopmental vulnerability may increase risk for later-life emotional, behavioral and executive dysfunction,” Stern told Reuters Health in a telephone interview. Repetitive head impacts, even when they do not lead to a full-fledged concussion, are associated with cognitive, behavioral and mood problems in ex-football players, Stern’s team writes in Translational Psychiatry. Repeated blows to the head are also associated with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain condition that can only be diagnosed after death. Not everyone exposed to repetitive head impacts develops CTE, the authors stress, so other factors - including age at first exposure to play - may make a person more or less vulnerable to lasting brain damage. The researchers had 214 former football players complete a battery of tests of behavior, mood and cognition by telephone. Those who began playing before age 12 - just under half of the group - had more depressive symptoms and more apathy than those who started playing later. Executive functioning, a set of mental skills that help people stay organized and get things done, was also worse, on average, in the players who started football earlier. These players also had more difficulty regulating their behavior. Youth football players sustain about 250 head impacts per season, and repeated head impacts have been associated with changes in the white matter of the brain, Stern noted. “The brain undergoes dramatic maturation and growth throughout childhood and adolescence, but there are several brain structures and the functioning of certain areas of the brain that reach peak development during the years between ages 10 and 12 in males,” he added. That includes formation of a protective myelin covering on brain cell axons, he noted, and peak growth of critical structures in parts of the brain known as the limbic system. Myelination allows nerves to transmit impulses effectively, while the limbic system is important in emotional regulation. “Right now there’s a lot of discussion about whether youth football is indeed a safe thing for children to be doing,” Stern said. “Maybe we should rethink how healthy and safe it is to expose children to repeated blows to the head through youth football.” The findings don’t mean it’s safe to start playing football after age 12, he added. “At least putting off tackle football until a later age may be beneficial, but not necessarily overall-risk free. Anything we do to reduce the overall number of repetitive hits to the head would in my mind be a step forward.” The study is “important work,” said Dr. Joel Stitzel of Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, but he noted that the study participants - whose average age was about 51 - were playing before the risks of head injury in football were well recognized. Stitzel and his colleagues, who were not involved in the study, are currently conducting National Institutes of Health-funded research on head impact exposures in youth football players. “There are a lot of changes to youth organizations and youth leagues around the country that have taken place over the past several years,” he said, such as eliminating kickoffs and limiting tackle football to older players. “Those are the things that are going to make the game safer going forward.” 
Pen Argyl's Samantha Lau advances the ball during the Knights' 3-1 loss to Moravian Academy Wednesday at Pen Argyl. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Free Dinner in East Bangor
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes you to a FREE Dinner on Sunday, October 1st, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. Questions? call 610-588-4453 or visit http://ebumc.org/. Weekend Blood Drive According to a new schedule released by Miller-Keystone Blood Center Wednesday, a blood drive will be held Sunday, October 1 from 7:00am to 2:00pm at the Blue Ridge Flea Market, Route 115, Saylorsburg. East Bangor Pastie Sale The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church at 136 W. Central Ave., East Bangor, PA will hold a pastie sale. The selections include beef w/wo onions and broccoli-cheese w/wo onions. The cost is $5.50. To order, call Lois at 610-588-1745 by Sunday, October 1st. Pasties must be picked up at the church on Tuesday, October 3rd, at 3:30 p.m. Weather Related Health Forecast
Slater 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 [email protected] 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. September 30 Regular EventsBingo - Bangor VFW. Doors 4:30. Bingo 6:45.
Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 Bangor Public Library - Open 10-4 Bangor Yard Waste - Dump in container at Bangor Park, 8-1 Slate Belt YMCA - 8-4 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].
CLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDARCoach 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. 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 
Faith Christian Girls played Warren Tech Thursday afternoon at Plainfield Community Park. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Entertainment This Week
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. 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. 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 Educaton 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) 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. THIS DAY IN HISTORY - September 30USS Nautilus commissioned 1954 The USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear submarine, is commissioned by the U.S. Navy. The Nautilus was constructed under the direction of U.S. Navy Captain Hyman G. Rickover, a brilliant Russian-born engineer who joined the U.S. atomic program in 1946. In 1947, he was put in charge of the navy’s nuclear-propulsion program and began work on an atomic submarine. Regarded as a fanatic by his detractors, Rickover succeeded in developing and delivering the world’s first nuclear submarine years ahead of schedule. In 1952, the Nautilus‘ keel was laid by President Harry S. Truman, and on January 21, 1954, first lady Mamie Eisenhower broke a bottle of champagne across its bow as it was launched into the Thames River at Groton, Connecticut. Commissioned on September 30, 1954, it first ran under nuclear power on the morning of January 17, 1955. Much larger than the diesel-electric submarines that preceded it, the Nautilus stretched 319 feet and displaced 3,180 tons. It could remain submerged for almost unlimited periods because its atomic engine needed no air and only a very small quantity of nuclear fuel. The uranium-powered nuclear reactor produced steam that drove propulsion turbines, allowing the Nautilus to travel underwater at speeds in excess of 20 knots. In its early years of service, the USS Nautilus broke numerous submarine travel records and in August 1958 accomplished the first voyage under the geographic North Pole. After a career spanning 25 years and almost 500,000 miles steamed, the Nautilus was decommissioned on March 3, 1980. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1982, the world’s first nuclear submarine went on exhibit in 1986 as the Historic Ship Nautilus at the Submarine Force Museum in Groton, Connecticut. 
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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 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 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 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]. 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 [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. 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 ScheduleOctober 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
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 [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. 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].
September 29Bangor Womens Club Bake Sale
The Bangor Womens Club will be holding a bake sale on Fri Sep 29 & Sat Sep 30 outside Capital Ace Hardware at the Capitol Plaza. Bake Sale begins at 10 am each day. Yummy homemade goods for sale. Please support the club in our fund raising efforts to be used on community and educational activities. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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. 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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. East Bangor Pastie Sale The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church at 136 W. Central Ave., East Bangor, PA will hold a pastie sale. The selections include beef w/wo onions and broccoli-cheese w/wo onions. The cost is $5.50. To order, call Lois at 610-588-1745 by Sunday, October 1st. Pasties must be picked up at the church on Tuesday, October 3rd, at 3:30 p.m. Free Dinner in East Bangor The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes you to a FREE Dinner on Sunday, October 1st, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. Questions? call 610-588-4453 or visit http://ebumc.org/. Weekend Blood Drive According to a new schedule released by Miller-Keystone Blood Center Wednesday, a blood drive will be held Sunday, October 1 from 7:00am to 2:00pm at the Blue Ridge Flea Market, Route 115, Saylorsburg 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 [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. October 8American 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. October 9Create 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. October 11Garden 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. October 12Dancing with the Ghosts
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 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. 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 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 [email protected]. 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. 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 22Scare 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/ October 24Slate 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. 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: [email protected] October 27, 28St. 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 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 [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. . 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. 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 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. 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 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
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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