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Morning Bird Walks
Rise and shine! Because of a wide variety of habitats, over 170 species of birds have been recorded at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center. Amateur birdwatchers will improve their skills at identifying birds by sight and sound during this early morning hike. Intermediate and experienced birders will also enjoy these walks. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring you binoculars and favorite field guide. A limited number of binoculars and field guides will be available to borrow. To register, call 610-746-2801 or email [email protected].
Tatamy Fire Co. Spaghetti Dinner
Cost: Adult (12 & up): $8. Kids (5-11): $5. 4 & under: Free
Take Out Orders Available (610) 253-1382
Candidates' Night in Bangor
Candidates' Night will serve as a forum for the community to meet candidates, pose questions, and express concerns for candidates to address. The event gives candidates the opportunity to highlight focus areas of their campaign, and meet their constituents.
Bangor Borough Council Candidates invited:
- Kenneth Brewer III (1st Ward)
- Barry Schweitzer (1st Ward)
- Michael J. Bilotta (2nd Ward)
- Bonnie LaBar (2nd Ward)
- Karey Murphy (3rd Ward)
- David Houser (4th Ward)
NCC to Hold Exhibition by Fine Art Students
There will be an Artists’ Talk, Thursday, April 30, 3:30 p.m. in room 146, College Center, Bethlehem Campus. A reception will follow in the gallery from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.For more information, call 610-861-5300.
NCC Talk on Criminal Investigation w/Math Exam
Broadly speaking, forensic science analyzes trace evidence left at the scene of a crime which may be used to either implicate or exonerate a suspect, or just to gain further insight into the incident. Using several cases as a backdrop, Dr. Fiorini examines some of the common applications of mathematics and statistics to forensic science. Topics covered may include fingerprint analysis (graph theory, probability), blood-spatter analysis (trigonometry, geometry), determining time of death (algebra, calculus), DNA identification (probability), evidence sampling (e.g., fibers, glass fragments - statistics), forensic anthropology (algebra, linear regression), and forensic entomology (statistics).
This event is free and open to the public
Slate Belt Rotary to Meet Regional Police Chief
The Rotary Club is sponsoring this event and it is open to the public so come meet the Chief and learn about the new Regional Police Department. Also expected to be at the meeting are State Representative Marcia Hahn and State Senator Mario Scavello.
Space at the YMCA is limited for this event, so if possible please call the Y at 610- 881-4470 or
Bill Skinner to RSVP.
They have guest speaker approximately twice per month at their meetings. If you would like to know who is speaking or how you could become involved with the Rotary Club of the Slate Belt please join them at one of their weekly meetings.
They meet every Thursday Night from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at The Scorecard Restaurant in Wind Gap. Occasionally, they move the meeting to other hosts in the Slate Belt. If you would like to host a meeting contact us. Rotary of the Slate Belt is a satellite club of West End Rotary giving back to our local Slate Belt Communities.
For more information about joining Rotary call Bill Skinner.
TRAFFIC ALERTS
Between Lehighton Ramp and Northampton County Line will experience lane restrictions and traffic delays for work April 20 to April 23 between 9:00am and 3:00pm.
ROUTE 191 (Stockertown)
Between Main Street and Longview will experience lane restrictions and traffic delays for work April 20 to April 24 between 9:00am and 2:00pm.
ROUTE 611 (Portland)
Between North Delaware Ave - River Road and Bridge Street will experience lane restrictions and traffic delays for work April 19 to April 28 between 7:00am and 7:00pm.
Members of the Iron Pigs ground crew work on the shortstop area of the Kids Pitch Field at the Pen Argyl Little League and Softball complex Tuesday morning. PHOTO GALLERY (More photos tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
This scene was part of the Pen Argyl High School drama club's stage production of Annie held Sunday afternoon at Wind Gap Middle School. The play was directed by Ilka O'Donavan and Julie France with set design by Alison Cesare. PHOTO GALLERY (More photos tomorrow) (Another photo below) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
LIVING....Getting Rid of Digital Clutter
(BPT) - Smartphone, tablet, laptop, desktop, GPS device – are you drowning in digital clutter? If so, you’re not alone. Americans spend more than 43 hours per week on a variety of devices, and nearly half (47 percent) have one or more devices they no longer use at all, a survey by Intel discovered. Spring is a great time to add “cutting digital clutter” to your list of seasonal tasks.
Decluttering your digital life doesn’t mean you have to give up your technology, throw devices away or spend a bundle on replacements. Here are three easy ways to spring clean your digital life this year: 1. Choose more flexible devices. Technology keeps getting more impressive every year and keeping pace is essential in both the personal and professional realms. Beyond only going for this year’s hottest new tech, look for devices that do more. Tablets, 2 in 1 devices and portable all-in-ones pack versatility and power into a single compact device. Here are three great options of new devices that are powered by Intel: * Dell Venue 8 7000 Series – The thinnest tablet in the world, this innovative tablet features Intel RealSense Snapshot technology, which allows you to measure, gauge depth, refocus images and bring photos to life with the touch of a finger. An Intel Atom processor gives the tablet lightning-fast performance, and an edge-to-edge infinity display creates an immersive experience for users. * Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro – Lightweight, ultra-portable and fanless, this 2 in 1 device features the newest Intel Core M processor to better serve your entertainment and productivity needs. A 360-degree hinge allows for different modes, including laptop, tablet, stand and tent, and it has a long-lasting battery to ensure busy users can stay productive while on the go. * Dell Inspiron 23 – If you’re looking to upgrade your old desktop PC, this all-in-one features a 23-inch screen ideal for watching movies or family game night and at less than half an inch thin is one of the thinnest options in its category. One available model houses the new Intel RealSense 3D Camera, enabling capabilities like gesture control, 3D scanning and 3D printing that bring new ways for the family to have fun together. 2. Donate old devices. You can spring clean your digital devices and give back at the same time when you donate older devices. From smartphones to desktop PCs, numerous organizations facilitate getting older, no-longer used devices from donors and putting them in the hands of people who need technology but can’t afford to buy the latest tech items. Check with your local electronics retailer, school district, church or other community organizations to see if they accept device donations. 3. Recycle old devices. Every 1 million laptops Americans recycle saves enough energy to power more than 3,500 homes per year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Recycling cellphones and other devices also allows for the recovery of a number of valuable metals, including copper, silver and gold. Recycling devices keeps them out of landfills. The EPA offers a searchable database of device recycling programs on its website. Retailers, device manufacturers and even mobile service providers offer recycling programs. Many cellphone companies offer trade-in programs that allow you to hand in your old device and get a discount on a new one. Before you donate or recycle, be sure to remove personal information from the device in addition to the battery, which may need to be recycled separately. If you don’t relish the idea of letting go of the device altogether, consider recycling it within your own home. Your old smartphone may no longer meet your needs but it could be a great starter phone for your pre-teen, and that laptop you find too heavy to lug from meeting to meeting may work just fine as a dorm-room device for your college-age child. Realistic Robot ReceptionistTOKYO, (UPI) -- A Japanese department store introduced the public to its new receptionist -- a lifelike robot programmed to help customers find their way around the store.
The Mitsukoshi Nihombashi department store in Tokyo said the robot, dubbed Aiko Chihira, will serve as a receptionist on the seventh floor of the store from Monday until May 5. The robot, created by Toshiba in collaboration with Osaka University Intelligent Robotics Laboratory, uses pre-programmed scripts to give directions to customers and contains 43 motors to allow her to gesture, blink, move her lips, create facial expressions and make other movements while speaking. Store officials said they hope the robot will draw in customers. Aiko Chihira currently communicates in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Japanese sign language. Developers said they are working to teach the robot Korean. "We want it to be multilingual so that it can be used during the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo," Mitsukoshi sales director Shintaro Yamamoto told Efe. Bangor Park Summer Youth Basketball Registration is currently open for the Bangor Park Youth Basketball Summer League. The league will run from the first week in June until August. Each team will play 10 regular season games plus playoffs at Bangor Memorial Park on the weekends.
There will be two divisions for both boys & girls - 5th & 6th grade and 7th & 8th grade. An all-inclusive entry fee for each team is required. Please visit our website bangorparkbball.wix.com or contact Asher Schiavone via email: [email protected] or via cell: (484) 894-4115." Specialty Bingo at Trinity ELC
Specialty Bingo, sponsored by Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Women’s Group will be held Saturday May 2 in the church Fellowship Hall at Fourth Street and Broadway in Bangor.
Doors open at 2:00pm and the games begin at 3:00pm. Advance tickets cost $20.00 and $25.00 at the door. Each ticket is good for 20 games. Call the church at 610-588-2023 for tickets or stop by the church between 8am and 3 pm Monday through Thursday. Prizes include Vera Bradley purses, Coach purses, Wine Baskets, Alex and Ani, Premier Design Jewelry, Iron Pigs Packages, Yankee Candle Baskets, Dinner and Movie Giftcards, Spa Giftcard, Kindles Fire HD, and a Flatscreen TV. Food will also be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit youth activities, spiritual retreats, and community activities. Slater Family Network Scholarship
Slater Family Network is offering a $2000 scholarship for a graduating Bangor HS senior who plans on attending a trade/vocational school or college. The scholarship is awarded to a student who is involved in community service. Applications are in the HS Guidance office, Slater Family Network office or on the school district website under SFN.
Applications are due in the SFN office by Friday, May 1. If you have any questions please call the office at 610-599-7019 A $1,000 “912” Scholarship in memory of Denny Strouse is offered by friends and family through Slater Family Network. Applicants must have a love of outdoors and family and friends. Applications are in the HS Guidance office, Slater Family Network office or on the school district website under SFN. Applications are due in the SFN office by Friday, May 1. If you have any questions please call the office at 610-599-7019 April 23
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Seniors Bus Trip to Mohegan Sun Slate Belt Seniors will sponsor a bus trip to Mohegan Sun, Wilkesbarre, Pa on May 4th, 2015. Bus leaves Blue Valley Farm Show Parking lot at 9:30 am. Call Kay for more info At 6105881898. Please leave a message if no answer.
May 5
East Bangor Pastie Sale The East Bangor Methodist Church will be holding it's monthly pastie sale on Tuesday May 5. Pickup will be at the Church 136 W. Central at 3:30 p.m.
Choices are beef with or without onion and broccoli cheese with or without onion. call 610-588-1745 or e-mail [email protected] May 7
Delaware - Lehigh Amateur Radio Club
Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club will hold its meeting Thursday, May 7, 7:30 p.m. in the Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem.
Classic Program: “Old Transmissions & Voices from the Past” - John/K2TQN. Members and interested general public are welcome. Directions: http://goo.gl/maps/qKUJC. FMI: www.dlarc.org. 610.432.8286 May 9
East Bangor Community Day
East Bangor Community Day: all vendors are welcome, Saturday, May 9th, 10-5 pm at East Bangor Park. Rain Date, May 16th. Table cost for the day is $20.00 Contact Maureen Cramer at 570-242-9628 or email [email protected].
May 10
Safe Haven Dog Adoption at Ace Hardware
Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold a dog adoption day from 11 -3 on Sunday, May 10, at Ace Hardware, Rt 209, Brodheadsville (next to Dunkleberger's).
Safe Haven will have many young dogs available for you to meet and get to know. Safe Haven requires a pre-adoption application with references and a home visit prior to adoption. Safe Haven Pet Rescue is a small group of dedicated volunteers from the West End of the Poconos who save highly adoptable dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters and finds them loving homes. Shelter killing is the number one cause of dog deaths and Safe Haven has saved more than 700 lives so far. Safe Haven Rescue needs volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, transporting dogs to vets and groomers and fostering homeless dogs until they find their forever homes. Help save homeless dogs. "Saving one dog won't change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever." For more information about Safe Haven, and to find a list of dogs available for adoption and adoption applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at [email protected]. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook. May 11
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Portland Outdoor MoviePortland's first outdoor movie will be held May 23 downtown at sunset featuring Monster Inc.
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Glow Slaters Glow
The Bangor Elementary PTO is hosting a Neon 5k-Fun Run/Walk on May 30th, beginning at 9:00 AM.
Register before May 1st. Adults-$25.00 and Children- (ages 4-13) $10.00 Get splattered at 5 splatter stations. Registration forms can be found at www.bangorslaters.com For questions, please call: Kim Gambale 484-241-0441 or Laura Law 610-844-7930 May 31
Safe Haven Pet Adoption Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold an adoption day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 31at Walmart, Route 940, Mt. Pocono..
Safe Haven will have many young dogs available for you to meet and get to know. Safe Haven requires a pre-adoption application with references and a home visit prior to adoption. Safe Haven Pet Rescue is a small group of dedicated volunteers from the West End of the Poconos who save highly adoptable dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters and finds them loving homes. Shelter killing is the number one cause of dog deaths and Safe Haven has saved more than 800 lives so far. Safe Haven Rescue needs volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, transporting dogs to vets and groomers and fostering homeless dogs until they find their forever homes. Help save homeless dogs. For more information about Safe Haven, and to find a list of dogs available for adoption and adoption applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at [email protected]. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook. June 5 - 7
Pen Argyl Community Wide Yard SalesCommunity wide yard sales will be held in Pen Argyl Borough June 5,6, and 7.
June 6
LWH Truck and Car Show 2015 The annual LWH Truck and Car show sponsored by the Luke William Hahn Foundation will be held Saturday June 6 at Weona Park in Pen Argyl beginning at 10:00am.
June 20
Faith Strawberry Festival Faith United Presbyterian Church will hold its strawberry festival S. Heller Avenue in Pen Argyl June 20th.
June 27
Portland Community-Wide Yard SalePortland will hold its community-wide yard sale June 27. The cost is $5.00 per house,yard/garage and $10 for non-residents of Portland.
The committee is always looking for items for the mayor's table. These items are sold by the mayor for a nominal fee to help fun community events. June 29
New York Trip The Slate Belt Young at Heart Club will be sponsoring a trip to the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and then
on to New York to see the 911 Memorial. The fee will include the bus fare,tip,
ferry, entrance to the pedestal, snacks and dinner at the Home Town Buffet in
New Jersey.
This trip is open to all ages: senior citizens, adults and students, etc. The trip will take place on Monday, June 29, 2015. For more information, please call Mary Lou DeRea-Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630; or call Minnie Thomas at 610-863-6589 September 18 -20
Pen Argyl Community Wide Yard SalesCommunity wide yard sales will be held in Pen Argyl Borough September 18,19 and 20.
Bangor (GFWC) Scholarship Program Applications
The Bangor Womens Club (GFWC) Scholarship Program for seniors at Bangor, Pius X, and Faith Christian High Schools are now available for students at each school's guidance office. The club has funds for three scholarships. Students interested in applying must submit their completed application by Wed April 15, 2015.
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Ask The Doc........
Let's Talk Adjectives
by Dr. Gary Williams, DMD
garywilliamsdmd.com Invisible, comfortable, corrective, clear, precise, inexpensive, beautifying, and empowering. I bet you rarely think of those adjectives, and dentistry in the same sentence. However, that is exactly what you get with one of dentistry’s latest tools. I’m talking about Invisalign, clear aligner therapy to place your teeth in the proper position for a life –time of good oral health. This comfortable way to align teeth is proving to be very successful, and at Family Dental Care, Dr. Gary Williams, and staff are seeing such good results, that we think it deserves special attention. We are reserving 10 spots, on April 23rd, for those interested in improving their oral health. I believe so much in this treatment, that on that day, I will “pitch-in” and pay for some of your treatment. Together, you and I can give you the smile that you have always wanted. Call soon, appointment spots are limited. (610)863-8988. Slate Belt Senior Center
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