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Lehigh River Kayak Adventure
The lower Lehigh River is one of the most beautiful places in the Lehigh Valley. Join us as we take a leisurely paddle on the river and enjoy the sights and sounds of birds and possibly other wildlife. Must supply own kayak or canoe (with current PA boat registration), paddles and life vest. Participants should dress for the weather, bring binoculars, hat, snack and bottled water. We will supply garbage bags for those who want to pick up trash along the river. To register, contact 610-746-2801 or email [email protected].
June Wildflower Stroll
Saturday, June 20, 1:00-2:30 PM
Join us on a search for the early summer botanical treasures of Jacobsburg! Be prepared for a moderate hike that may involve muddy slopes and uphill climbs. Please bring binoculars, a camera, water and a snack, and wear sturdy shoes. To register, call 610-746-2801 or email [email protected].
WGMS Summer Reading
For those needing to open a membership, an adult with a valid PA driver’s license must accompany the student. Membership is free to all residents living in the Pen Argyl School District.
The library is located at 216 S. Robinson Ave. in Pen Argyl. Hours are M-Sa, 10:00 am–Noon and M-Th, 6:00-8:00 pm. Call 610-863-3029 for information or visit www.bmcl.org.
BMCL Fund Raiser at Detzi's
Detzi’s has generously agreed to donate a portion of their sales during those hours to the library. To participate in the Fundraiser, you must have a coupon to give to your waitress, which will then be attached to the receipt. The coupons can be picked up at the library during the hours of operation or at the Tavern that night.
Members of the Board of Directors of the Library will be at the door with coupons. Please come to Detzi’s next Monday to enjoy the good food and atmosphere and help the Blue Mountain Community Library. All those on the Board wish to extend their thanks and appreciation to Detzi’s for their support. Call 610-863-3029 for information or visit www.bmcl.org.
TRAFFIC ALERTS
Belvidere Hwy (Lower Mt. Bethel)
Between Route 611 and New Jersey State Line will experience lane restrictions and traffic delays for work from June 15 to June 18 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. .
Male Road (Bushkill Twsp)
Between North Allentown Road and Whispering Acres Lane will experience lane restrictions and traffic delays for work June 26 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
Mt. Pleasant Road (Lower Mount Bethel)
Between Route 611 and Belvidere Martins Creek Highway will experience lane restrictions and traffic delays for work June 19 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
Park Street (East Bangor)
Between Central Avenue and Cleveland Avenue will experience lane restrictions and traffic delays for work June 26 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
OUTDOORS....Staying Cool July fourth
(StatePoint) Beat the heat this 4th of July and throughout summer with some delicious and refreshing celebration tips.
It’s all about keeping your cool when preparing and enjoying fun meals. Cool, Crisp Wine Stick with fresh and crisp white wines that complement lighter, warm weather fare. Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are classic white wine varietals easily found at grocery stores. Chardonnay, a medium bodied wine with notes of fresh melon and pineapple, makes an excellent pairing with BBQ chicken or richer seafood dishes, such as crab or salmon. A wine to try is St. Francis Sonoma County Chardonnay 2013, made from grapes handpicked in the cool of night to create a wine with delicate aromas, crisp acidity, and a rich, lingering finish. For a lighter bodied wine, Sauvignon Blanc, with a highly aromatic fruit profile, is perfect for salads, sushi and fresh, young cheeses such as goat cheese. For your 4th of July picnic, consider grabbing a bottle of St. Francis Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc 2014 that features crisp flavors and aromas of citrus, kiwi, and mango with a touch of lime. Chilled Dishes In summer, the last place you want to be is in a hot, humid kitchen. The perfect solution is to make classic chilled dishes like fruit sorbets, tomato salsas, fresh green salads and seafood carpaccio. For summer’s most refreshing meal, St. Francis Winery Chef Bryan Jones shares his recipe for Chilled Potato-Leek Soup with White Truffle Oil and Lemon. Pair with St. Francis Sonoma County 2013 Chardonnay or 2014 Sauvignon Blanc and serve with a light green salad and a baguette with goat cheese. Ingredients: • 2 russet potatoes, diced • 3 leeks • 3 cloves garlic, chopped • 3 tablespoons butter • 4 cups water • 1/2 cup heavy cream • 2 teaspoons salt • White truffle oil • 1 lemon • 4 chive strands • Salt and white pepper to taste Preparation: • Trim off the green end of leeks, slice in half lengthwise and rinse. Dice leeks. Heat 3 tbsp of butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add leeks, garlic and 2 tsp salt. Cook until leeks are soft but not brown, stirring occasionally. • Add diced potatoes to leeks and cover with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes fall apart. • Add cream, bring to a boil and remove from heat. Let cool to almost room temperature. Purée in a blender until texture is creamy. • Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. Adjust seasoning and place in refrigerator to chill. • Divide soup into bowls. Drizzle with a small amount of white truffle oil. Zest a small amount of lemon and sprinkle with chopped fresh chives. Enjoy. For more wine paired recipes from Chef Bryan Jones, visit www.StFrancisWinery.com/culinary/recipes. Celebrate the 4th this year with cool vibes, chilled food and crisp wines Reporter Freakout Over CicadasKatya Leick, a reporter for KSNT-TV, climbed atop a tank Tuesday at U.S. Army base Fort Riley to deliver a report on live-fire drills, but she was repeatedly interrupted mid-sentence by the large, loudly buzzing insects flying close to her face -- at one point nearly going into her mouth.erson who reported it just doesn't know donkeys very well as real ones don't stand as still as Joshua!" "Every time I tried to start talking, they'd come. I was like, 'I need to hold it together, come on, I just have to get this done with,'" Leick told ABC News. Leick, who shared a compilation of her cicada problems from the shoot on YouTube, said she has a sense of humor about her "freakout." "It's OK to laugh at me!" she assured fans in a Facebook post. Summertime at Weona Park Grand Opening of Weona Park Miniature Golf----June 13th , Ceremony at 11:00 A.M.
Summer Sounds will include: June 28- Brain Brazil and the Hard Case Blues Band. July 12- Psycho Cats. July 26- Inch and the Echo’s. August 9 -Riverside Rhythm and August 23 -Desire Movies in the Park will include: June 17 The Theory of Everything. July 25 “Christmas in July” The Muppet Christmas Carol. August 15 Double Feature Hairspray 1988 & 2007 Recreation FANTASTIC NEWS!!!!! Suzanne Moyer will run a four (4) week program from 6/29-7/3, 7/6-7/10, 7/13-7/17 & 7/20-7/24 for $30/week/child. Contact the Park office for more information and application forms, 610-863-9249. Carousel The National Historical Registered Carousel will be open Wednesday-Friday evenings 6-9 P.M; Saturday and Sundays 12 Noon – 9 P.M., weather permitting. Carousel Rides are $1 Miniature Golf The newly renovated Golf Course will be open Wednesday-Friday evenings 6-9 P.M; Saturday and Sundays 12 Noon – 9 P.M., weather permitting. A round of golf is $5 per person. Please note the first 9 holes of Weona Park Golf is handicap assessable. Bangor Park Summer Events
Saturday night, June 20th: Movie Night featuring Stuart Little. Movie starts at dusk and is free to the public. Refreshments will be sold.
Friday Night, June 26th: Splashdance at the pool from 7:30pm-9:30pm for all teens that will be entering 7th, 8th and 9th grades. Admission is $3.00. Rain date is June 27th. Friday Night, July 10th: Family Luau. Time and admission fees to be announced at a later date. Saturday Night, August 8th: Movie Night featuring A Bug's Life. Movie starts at dusk and is free to the public. Refreshments will be sold. For more information on summer events read the local papers and also the information board located at the park on Market Street. Anyone interested in volunteering for the Park Board or any of these events can contact Debbie Smith at [email protected] or 610-751-7692 Fishing Rods and Tackle Available
When: Sunday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth Borrow fishing equipment 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. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email [email protected]. Tasty Tuesdays at Trinity is Back Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at Broadway and 4th Street in Bangor, will once again offer the free bag lunch program to children and families in the Bangor community this summer. Tasty Tuesdays will begin on Tuesday, June 16 and will run until August 11.
Every Tuesday the bag lunch will be available and will contain a sandwich, fresh fruit, chips, a healthy snack bar and a drink. The lunches will be available for pick up at the church between 11am-1pm. If you would like to register but are unable to come at that time, please let the church office know and accommodations can be made. Please call the church office to register for the Tasty Tuesdays program at 610-588-2023.. August Happenings in Roseto
Aug 4: Roseto National Night Out at Roseto Ball Park from 6-8:30pm. Refreshments, cake walks, Pink Heels, BACA, child and bike identification and guest speaker Joseph Victory of Victory Martial Arts in Pen Argyl.
August 6 : Roseto Ecumenical Service 7pm Bangor Roseto Presbyterian Church at 332 Kennedy Drive, Bangor. Theme is focused on family. Aug 8: 12-8 Roseto Ball Park is Roseto Day Aug 14: 7:05pm Roseto Night at Iron Pigs. $10 per ticket includes game, fireworks, and $2 toward food. Contact Jennifer Newland at 610-217-7088 for tickets Musical Instrument Collection Drive The BAHS Alumni Association is running a drive to collect used musical instruments to be donated to Bangor’s elementary band program. The instruments will be used as loaners for students who cannot afford to buy or rent them. We will take them regardless of their condition. If you have a musical instrument that is gathering dust, and you want to make a difference in a child’s life, call 610-588-5198. We will pick them up or tell you where you can drop them off. Let’s keep the music coming!
Your donations may be tax deductible. Visit us at slateralums.com for more information. 'Green for Greens' at Weona Park
Pen Argyl Athletic & Park Association is seeking “Green for the Greens” sponsorship program. Last year a completely new mini golf course was installed at Weona Park. Your business can be a part of their mini-golf experience by sponsoring one of the holes.
When you sponsor a hole, your company’s name will be engraved on a granite plaque that will be placed atop the score card stand at that hole. Sponsorship cost is $1500 for an electrified hole and $1000 for a non-electrified hole. If you are interested remit your company name, address and contact information to Pen Argyl Athletic & Park Association, 11-13 N. Robinson Ave., Pen Argyl, PA All contributions are tax deductible. Join them for the Grand Opening on June 13th. Heritage Center Lists Slate of EventsThe Slate Belt Heritage Center, located at 30 North 1st Street announces its historic events for the duration of 2015:
The Heritage Center "Oral History Project" is seeking Slate Belt senior citizens who would like to be interviewed. If you know of anyone who has a story please contact Marc Blau @ 570-897-5459. June 14
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Vacation Bible School at Trinity Vacation Bible School at Trinity Evangelical Church Broadway and South Fourth Street in Bangor will be held June 22 to June 25 from 6:00 - 8:15 pm featuring Camp Discovery. Children ages 3 through sixth grades are encouraged to attend. Enjoy games, crafts, music, snacks, and stories from the Bible. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Billie Bair VBS Director at 610-588-9126 or the church office at 610-588-2023.
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July 5
Safe Haven Adoption Day Safe Haven
Pet Rescue will hold a dog adoption day from 11 -3 on Sunday, July 5, 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. July 11
Columcille Offers Guided Tours Second Saturdays
The tour will start at 10:00am with an orientation talk in the standing stone circle by Irish historian and storyteller Tom Egan who will explain the park's mission and the origins of European standing stone monuments. Tom will also give details on the origins and extent of the European Celtic culture with a short explanation about the gods and goddesses of ancient Celtic Mythology. Included is an explanation of who Columcille was in the context of early Irish history and an explanation of how the park's founder Bill Cohea became inspired to create the beautiful place we will be touring.
The tour will then begin. Stops along the tour will include St. Columba's Chapel, St Oran's Chapel, Signal Hill, Thor's Gate, the Labyrinth, Temple of the Glen and the Cauldron stone. Plus the Fairy Ring, the Sacred Mens's site, Celtic eye, the Sacred Women's site, Manannan's Stone and the Sirius Stone. At each stop along the tour the special meaning of that place will be discussed, particularly as the place relates to the topics that were covered in the initial orientation talk. These discussions at the sites along the way typically vary considerably in content and depth to keep them responsive to the varied interests of individuals taking each tour. The tours will end at the Voyagers Lounge around noon, where those on the tour are invited to sign the guest book and examine the publications, crystals and other material related to the park that are available there. If you would like additional information you may contact Tom Egan directly on 610-360-1701. There is no charge for the tour but freewill donations are gladly accepted. July 12
Camp Papillon Adoption Day Don't shop, adopt! Camp Papillon will hold an Meet & Greet/Adoption Day from 11 am to 2:30 pm on Sunday, July 12 at Tractor Supply, Route 209, Brodheadsville. Come and meet the dogs, cats and critters that Camp Papillon has for adoption!
Why not fill out an online application and get pre-approved in advance? Email [email protected]. Or, if you are not ready to adopt, why not foster? We provide vet care, food, crates and whatever you need. All you supply is the love! Email [email protected] or visit our website www.camppapillon.org or phone (570)420-0450. July 18
BHS Class of 1980 Reunion The Bangor Area High
School Class of 1980 is holding its 35th Class Reunion July 18th, 2015 at The Washington at Washington Township Fire Co., route 191 south of Bangor.
Invitations have been mailed but unfortunately we do not have addresses for some classmates and some invitations have been returned unable to deliver. If you or someone you know of has not received an invitation and would like one, please email Susan Malavolta Smith at [email protected] or Marcia Pearson Cox at [email protected] August 1
SlateRock at Totts GapSlateRock at Totts Gap. $10 per ticket. Music, art, vendors, food, demonstrations. 12-7pm
August 8
Columcille Offers Guided Tours Second Saturdays
The tour will start at 10:00am with an orientation talk in the standing stone circle by Irish historian and storyteller Tom Egan who will explain the park's mission and the origins of European standing stone monuments. Tom will also give details on the origins and extent of the European Celtic culture with a short explanation about the gods and goddesses of ancient Celtic Mythology. Included is an explanation of who Columcille was in the context of early Irish history and an explanation of how the park's founder Bill Cohea became inspired to create the beautiful place we will be touring.
The tour will then begin. Stops along the tour will include St. Columba's Chapel, St Oran's Chapel, Signal Hill, Thor's Gate, the Labyrinth, Temple of the Glen and the Cauldron stone. Plus the Fairy Ring, the Sacred Mens's site, Celtic eye, the Sacred Women's site, Manannan's Stone and the Sirius Stone. At each stop along the tour the special meaning of that place will be discussed, particularly as the place relates to the topics that were covered in the initial orientation talk. These discussions at the sites along the way typically vary considerably in content and depth to keep them responsive to the varied interests of individuals taking each tour. The tours will end at the Voyagers Lounge around noon, where those on the tour are invited to sign the guest book and examine the publications, crystals and other material related to the park that are available there. If you would like additional information you may contact Tom Egan directly on 610-360-1701. There is no charge for the tour but freewill donations are gladly accepted. September 18 -20
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Ask The Doc........ Technology can be wonderful!
by Dr. Gary Williams, DMD
garywilliamsdmd.com I know sometimes new technologies can be frustrating and leave us questioning whether “progress” is worth the hassle. But, that is not the case with intra-oral digital scanners. We have been using our digital scanner at Family Dental Care now for 3 months, and the results are amazing. Sure, it’s pretty “cool” technology, and it has been totally comfortable for patients. No gagging going on! And the turn around time is much shorter. All of these are pluses, but here is the real benefit… the accuracy and fit of what we are making. I can comfortably predict a great fit of your new crowns, splints, Invisalign aligners, retainers, and anything else we scan for. That makes it worthwhile. It’s one thing to restore your mouth to health, but I want, you want, and you deserve to rest assured that what is placed in your mouth is the best possible fit known to dentistry. Digital scanning is here to stay at Family Dental Care. Feel free to ask us about our scanner. Garywilliamsdmd.com. Slate Belt Senior Center
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