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Free Preschool Program
Tuesday Trails
Join educator Andy Fedor after work for a brisk hike at Jacobsburg. These guided monthly hikes are 2 to 2.5 miles over uneven terrain. Hikers should always bring water and sturdy shoes. Meet at the flag pole at the Visitor Center at 400 Belfast Road. Registration is not required.
Perkins Pie Sale
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Vettes For Vets
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Christ ELC Holding Chicken Bar-b-cue
Community Presbyterian Bible School
All children between the ages of 4 through 12 years old are welcome. You may register your child(ren) by calling the church office at (570) 897-6766.
There is no charge for your child(ren) to attend the program.
When registering your children, please leave the child’s name, age, and a contact number.
TRAFFIC ALERTS
Third Street (Wind Gap)
Between Lehigh and Oak Street will be closed for work betwen June 9 and June 12 between 9:00am and 2:00pm.
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.
PEST CONTROL....Biting Back Against Mosquitos
(BPT) - Warm weather heralds the arrival of cookouts, lounging poolside, weekends at the beach and a host of fun outdoor activities. Spring and summer are also mosquito season, and the little blood-suckers are far more than just an itchy nuisance. Mosquitos carry and transmit diseases that kill more than a million people worldwide every year, according to the American Mosquito Control Association.
In America, mosquitos have been linked to the transmission of West Nile Virus in humans and heartworms in dogs, the AMCA reports. In 2014, 47 states and the District of Columbia had reported cases of West Nile infections in people, birds and mosquitos, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Sixty percent of the 2,122 people infected in 2014 had infections that affect the brain, such as meningitis or encephalitis. Fortunately, you can take effective steps to protect your home, family and pets from exposure to mosquitoes. Eliminating standing water where mosquitos breed and thwarting their efforts to feed can help keep your environment mosquito-free this spring and summer. Eliminating breeding opportunities “Many homeowners may not realize that standing water and puddles in their yards can play a large role in attracting mosquitos,” says Ryan Larsen, a civil engineer with NDS Inc., the nation’s leading manufacturer of landscape drainage solutions. “Standing water is an ideal breeding location for mosquitos, which lay their eggs in still water.” Larsen advises homeowners to start their mosquito-prevention efforts by inspecting their yards to identify places where water may collect, such as low spots, downspouts, retaining walls, edging, walkways and patios. Check gutters and downspouts to be sure they’re free of obstructions, and address drainage issues in the landscaping. “Low areas can easily turn into ‘water reservoirs’ that cause serious drainage problems,” Larsen says. “Muddy, wet areas not only look bad, they kill grass, attract mosquitos and can evolve into more serious property damage.” Depending on your landscape and the severity of drainage problems, you may need to install a drainage system to prevent standing water from collecting on your property. Do-it-yourselfers can solve minor problems, but more severe situations may require professional intervention. In most cases, a drainage system can be installed in a single weekend, Larsen says. NDS offers free resources, easy-to-follow instructional videos, product recommendations, installation instructions and helpful links on its website, http://www.ndspro.com/home-drainage-systems/. You can also email questions to[email protected]. Thwarting feeding Eliminating standing water on your property can help reduce mosquitos breeding in your yard, and other steps can help further protect you from marauding mosquitos. Some mosquitos will travel 40 miles for a meal, the AMCA says. When you’re outdoors, take steps to protect yourself, your family and pets from mosquitos hunting for blood. Wear insect repellant on exposed skin and apply it to clothing as well, the CDC advises. Look for repellants with an active ingredient that’s recommended by the CDC and EPA, like DEET, picaridin, IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Dress in lighter-colored clothes as mosquitos are attracted to darker colors. If it’s not too hot, wear long sleeves and pants to reduce skin exposure, especially between dusk and dawn when the mosquitos known to spread West Nile are most active. When you’re in your backyard, try burning citronella candles on patio tables, tossing some sprigs or rosemary on the grill or running a fan at ground level to help keep mosquitos away. Unborn baby offered for $ or DrugsThe GBI said the Craigslist post, which resulted in more than 100 calls to various agencies from concerned citizens, may have been a hoax, but investigators are looking into the matter to ensure there is not an unborn child in danger. The post, which has since been taken down, read: "6 months pregnant, don't want it. Willing to trade it for $ or drugs. Guaranteed white, so don't come at me cheap, serious offers only." "We have gotten a lot of tips, we've gotten tips from various sources and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children," GBI spokeswoman Sherry Lang told WSB-TV. Lang said investigators are not sure whether the post's author would be prosecuted if the post is found to be a hoax. "That would be something we would take to the district attorney's office and let the DA make a determination on that," Lang said. "We are not sure whether or not it's a hoax, but it's a definite possibility." Summertime at Weona Park Weona Park Summer happenings include: Lookout Memorial Carnival May 21st -24th and the 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 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 9
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June 12
Family Night - Stream Search
Friday, June 12, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Get your feet wet in the Bushkill Creek while searching for the tiny critters that live there! This program is best for families with children ages 5 and up. Equipment will be provided. Participants should wear close-toed shoes that can get wet and expect to be in the water up to their knees. Register by calling 610-746-2801 or emailing [email protected] . June 13
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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 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 13
Grace UMC Bible School Grace
United Methodist Church, 404 E. Mountain Avenue in Pen Argyl will be hold their
VBS from July 13 to 17, from 6 to 8 pm with the closing program on Saturday
morning, July 18. This year’s theme is “Camp Discovery”. You can
download a registration form from our website www.worshipatgrace.org or call the
church office at 610-863-4811.
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
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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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