CLICK HERE FOR PRINT ARCHIVES AT PRINTSBTT.COMSLATE BELT WEATHER NOVEMBER 3TODAY - Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5pm, then a chance of showers. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. TONIGHT - A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then scattered rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Bangor and Southern Lehigh girls scramble for the ball during the Spartans' 2-1 overtime win Wednesday night for the District XI AA championship in a game played at Nazareth. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) (Another photo below) Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
Bangor's Allyson Heard (6) scored the Slaters' only goal with 1:32 left in regulation during Southern Lehigh's 2-1 overtime win Wednesday night for the District XI AA championship in a game played at Nazareth. PHOTO GALLERY (New photo tomorrow) (Another photo below) Sbtt Photo Jennifer Trinkley Photography
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Finance...
Scaring Up Cash: Liberate Yourself
from Haunted Finances and Prosper
(BPT) - Did you retire the checkbook and register years ago? Do you now pay your bills automatically? If you answered yes to these questions, then you may be in the dark about your account balance(s) and exactly where your money is going. One or more skeletons could be lurking in your financial closet. Oh, the horror!
Fear not this Halloween season. Let's get you to a healthier, happier place. It's time to reverse the ghastly trends bewitching your finances and scare up some cash for life's next big moment.
1. Prioritize for less trick or more treat.
To get the most out of your money, you need priorities. Start with a list of core expense categories: home (mortgage, repairs, utilities), health (meals, gym, medical), vanity (clothing, hygiene), entertainment (movies, sporting events), travel, commute (car loan, gas), savings and miscellaneous. Organize as many expenses as you can under these. When one doesn't fit, boot that skeleton and it won't spook you any longer. Now, order the categories from most to least important. When money is scarce, priorities help you to reduce or cut an expense altogether. Here's a budget tracker to help you get started.
TIP: Any system you create or adopt to eliminate distractions and better sort through the numbers will increase your ability to make sound financial decisions.
2. Look into your haunted habits.
Pull aside the cobwebs on your checking account and closely examine the ghosts of intentions past. Maybe it's a gym membership you no longer use, or perhaps you're spending too much on a hobby. Here's one that can really haunt cash flow - dining out too often. It's easy for new expenses to creep in, stay too long and burden you. Some begin as an investment in a good thing, but then life happens. Be honest - you won't finish all you start. The wind shifts and so will you.
TIP: By facing the realities, you can re-align your spending with your greatest wants and needs.
3. Don't get spooked.
Financial habits form easily. While some can be difficult to reverse, few things are as frightful as a shrinking account balance! Be strong and level with yourself. Which expenditures can you continue to afford? Which need to be retired? Calm those eerie voices in your head that won't leave you alone. You should be doing this. You could be there instead. The calling may be medical expenses, a bigger car to accommodate the kids, a much-needed home repair or a vacation.
TIP: As Benjamin Franklin warned, "Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today."
4. Be patient, but be constant.
Depending on the amount of money you're trying to scare up, it could take months or years to save, so start now. Monitor progress and hold the course dutifully. The ghosts that once haunted your cash flow probably lingered for months (if not years). Saving money often takes time, and while the impact of your new financial priorities could produce an immediate bump, most will take longer to deliver. Some experts in supernatural phenomena recommend you clean your house regularly to discourage ghosts from returning. Some believe ringing a bell is a good practice.
TIP: Set alarms in your phone to encourage regular reviews of expenses and other sound financial habits.
5. Live peacefully and prosper.
The hard work has been done - you faced the ghosts, weren't spooked, retired them and got your financial house in order. Congratulations, you chose the future over the past! Now, go forward with renewed energy.
Here are a few suggestions for the cash you've scared up:
* Open or boost a savings account.
* Take on a certificate with a yield.
* Invest in a money market fund.
* Enjoy that vacation you've wanted to take.
* Contribute to your retirement savings.
* Get a head start on home improvements before the spring.
"You rarely hear anyone say, 'I started saving for retirement too early in life,'" says Kevin Driscoll, vice president of advisory services at Navy Federal Financial Group. "If you start saving earlier than later, you'll be financially healthier throughout your retirement years."
TIP: Align your money closely with short and long-term goals to reduce anxiety and enhance your well-being.
Get started.
Money matters are so much more than a series of cold numbers. How you manage your financial house can bring warmth to your life or haunt your cash flow. Here's to taking a few sound steps toward scaring the horror from your finances.
"Invest in your future today and reap the rewards of financial freedom later," says Thomas Racca Jr., manager in Navy Federal's Personal Finance Management division. "The choice is ultimately up to you. If you work hard at following these steps, then you can achieve your personal goals and also enjoy the journey along the way."
Fear not this Halloween season. Let's get you to a healthier, happier place. It's time to reverse the ghastly trends bewitching your finances and scare up some cash for life's next big moment.
1. Prioritize for less trick or more treat.
To get the most out of your money, you need priorities. Start with a list of core expense categories: home (mortgage, repairs, utilities), health (meals, gym, medical), vanity (clothing, hygiene), entertainment (movies, sporting events), travel, commute (car loan, gas), savings and miscellaneous. Organize as many expenses as you can under these. When one doesn't fit, boot that skeleton and it won't spook you any longer. Now, order the categories from most to least important. When money is scarce, priorities help you to reduce or cut an expense altogether. Here's a budget tracker to help you get started.
TIP: Any system you create or adopt to eliminate distractions and better sort through the numbers will increase your ability to make sound financial decisions.
2. Look into your haunted habits.
Pull aside the cobwebs on your checking account and closely examine the ghosts of intentions past. Maybe it's a gym membership you no longer use, or perhaps you're spending too much on a hobby. Here's one that can really haunt cash flow - dining out too often. It's easy for new expenses to creep in, stay too long and burden you. Some begin as an investment in a good thing, but then life happens. Be honest - you won't finish all you start. The wind shifts and so will you.
TIP: By facing the realities, you can re-align your spending with your greatest wants and needs.
3. Don't get spooked.
Financial habits form easily. While some can be difficult to reverse, few things are as frightful as a shrinking account balance! Be strong and level with yourself. Which expenditures can you continue to afford? Which need to be retired? Calm those eerie voices in your head that won't leave you alone. You should be doing this. You could be there instead. The calling may be medical expenses, a bigger car to accommodate the kids, a much-needed home repair or a vacation.
TIP: As Benjamin Franklin warned, "Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today."
4. Be patient, but be constant.
Depending on the amount of money you're trying to scare up, it could take months or years to save, so start now. Monitor progress and hold the course dutifully. The ghosts that once haunted your cash flow probably lingered for months (if not years). Saving money often takes time, and while the impact of your new financial priorities could produce an immediate bump, most will take longer to deliver. Some experts in supernatural phenomena recommend you clean your house regularly to discourage ghosts from returning. Some believe ringing a bell is a good practice.
TIP: Set alarms in your phone to encourage regular reviews of expenses and other sound financial habits.
5. Live peacefully and prosper.
The hard work has been done - you faced the ghosts, weren't spooked, retired them and got your financial house in order. Congratulations, you chose the future over the past! Now, go forward with renewed energy.
Here are a few suggestions for the cash you've scared up:
* Open or boost a savings account.
* Take on a certificate with a yield.
* Invest in a money market fund.
* Enjoy that vacation you've wanted to take.
* Contribute to your retirement savings.
* Get a head start on home improvements before the spring.
"You rarely hear anyone say, 'I started saving for retirement too early in life,'" says Kevin Driscoll, vice president of advisory services at Navy Federal Financial Group. "If you start saving earlier than later, you'll be financially healthier throughout your retirement years."
TIP: Align your money closely with short and long-term goals to reduce anxiety and enhance your well-being.
Get started.
Money matters are so much more than a series of cold numbers. How you manage your financial house can bring warmth to your life or haunt your cash flow. Here's to taking a few sound steps toward scaring the horror from your finances.
"Invest in your future today and reap the rewards of financial freedom later," says Thomas Racca Jr., manager in Navy Federal's Personal Finance Management division. "The choice is ultimately up to you. If you work hard at following these steps, then you can achieve your personal goals and also enjoy the journey along the way."
Education...
3 Ways Schools are Redefining Mealtime
(BPT) - What’s the most important part of a child’s school day? Is it math? Reading? History? How about lunch? Research shows that children who eat breakfast and lunch are more attentive, have a better attendance rate and ultimately do better in school. But getting children to partake in school meal programs is a challenge on its own, and with changes in government regulations, schools, working together with food companies, find themselves working to meet a new set of principles.The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 changed regulations around what could and could not be offered for school lunch. Grains are now required to be at least 50 percent whole grain, sodium levels must be reduced, and cafeterias are required to offer an increased number of fruit and vegetable options.
All of this supports a healthier lifestyle, but it leaves schools and food companies with a new challenge — getting kids to eat what is offered.
To comply with new federal guidelines and still create meals that students enjoy, schools across the country are employing solutions like the following:
* Starting right. Schools understand the importance of healthy breakfast to jump-start learning. Some schools are using to-go items with protein-packed ingredients like Cargill's Sunny Fresh individually packaged egg and cheese whole-grain wraps. These portable meals are offered to kids as they walk off the bus. For many students, this is their first meal of the day. Secondary schools are finding success appealing to older students by offering new omelet stations to encourage students to eat a healthy breakfast.
* Lowering the sodium. As part of the 2010 act, schools are looking for ways to lower sodium in their menu offerings and still provide meals kids enjoy. For example, many schools are incorporating a new line of turkey deli meats that are lower in sodium, taste great and are grown on family farms without growth-promoting antibiotics and verified by the USDA. This small change ensures a popular cafeteria staple remains on the menu for students in the future, delivering the nutrition they need.
* Increased transparency. More focus is being placed on the origins of school lunch ingredients. Because of that, schools and food companies are working to increase transparency for students, parents and community members alike.
“We work with schools to share information about the farmers who provide the foods used in school lunches so people get to know the story behind the food they eat,” said Suzanne McCarty, business development director for Cargill Foodservice. “We know kids and parents increasingly want to understand the journey of their food from farm to fork.”
Going forward
“It is important to partner with food companies as we work to meet the demands of feeding our students,” says Joanne Kinsey, director of school nutrition services for Chesapeake Public Schools. “We all share in the same mission of providing our students quality, nutritious food that tastes good.”
To learn more about how schools and food companies are working to improve school lunches, contact your local school or visit cargill.com/products/foodservice.
All of this supports a healthier lifestyle, but it leaves schools and food companies with a new challenge — getting kids to eat what is offered.
To comply with new federal guidelines and still create meals that students enjoy, schools across the country are employing solutions like the following:
* Starting right. Schools understand the importance of healthy breakfast to jump-start learning. Some schools are using to-go items with protein-packed ingredients like Cargill's Sunny Fresh individually packaged egg and cheese whole-grain wraps. These portable meals are offered to kids as they walk off the bus. For many students, this is their first meal of the day. Secondary schools are finding success appealing to older students by offering new omelet stations to encourage students to eat a healthy breakfast.
* Lowering the sodium. As part of the 2010 act, schools are looking for ways to lower sodium in their menu offerings and still provide meals kids enjoy. For example, many schools are incorporating a new line of turkey deli meats that are lower in sodium, taste great and are grown on family farms without growth-promoting antibiotics and verified by the USDA. This small change ensures a popular cafeteria staple remains on the menu for students in the future, delivering the nutrition they need.
* Increased transparency. More focus is being placed on the origins of school lunch ingredients. Because of that, schools and food companies are working to increase transparency for students, parents and community members alike.
“We work with schools to share information about the farmers who provide the foods used in school lunches so people get to know the story behind the food they eat,” said Suzanne McCarty, business development director for Cargill Foodservice. “We know kids and parents increasingly want to understand the journey of their food from farm to fork.”
Going forward
“It is important to partner with food companies as we work to meet the demands of feeding our students,” says Joanne Kinsey, director of school nutrition services for Chesapeake Public Schools. “We all share in the same mission of providing our students quality, nutritious food that tastes good.”
To learn more about how schools and food companies are working to improve school lunches, contact your local school or visit cargill.com/products/foodservice.
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November 3
High Rise Holiday Craft and Bake Sale
The Bangor High Rise Annual Holiday craft and bake sale will be held in thje community room from 3:30 - 6:30 Thursday, November 3. The High-Rise is located at 101 Murray Street, Bangor. Phone 610-588-2428.
Stop by for holiday gifts and treats. Hot dogs, coffee, and baked goods will be available. They also will be selling chances for holiday baking. Winners get to choose the dates you want five dozen holiday cookies baked for you.
Stop by for holiday gifts and treats. Hot dogs, coffee, and baked goods will be available. They also will be selling chances for holiday baking. Winners get to choose the dates you want five dozen holiday cookies baked for you.
November 5
Youth Speed and Agility Clinics
The Slater Youth Basketball Association has partnered with Coordinated Health and will be having a Speed and Agility Clinic at the Bangor Area High School Gym on Saturday, November 05, 2016, from 11:00am to 12:00pm for all boys. On Saturday, November 12, 2016, from 11:00am to 12:00pm for all girls.
The clinic is open to kids from 3rd to 6th Grades.
In lieu of a charge, we are asking all kids that attend bring a pair of unused winter gloves or socks to donate to the Slater Family Network.
If you would kindly cover both events, it would be great appreciated.
The clinic is open to kids from 3rd to 6th Grades.
In lieu of a charge, we are asking all kids that attend bring a pair of unused winter gloves or socks to donate to the Slater Family Network.
If you would kindly cover both events, it would be great appreciated.
Fall Festival November 5
Fall Festival will be held at Slate Belt Health and Rehabilitation 701 Slate Belt Blvd Bangor, Saturday, November 5 from 9am to 3pm.
Food, Fun, Live Entertainment, Tricky Tray and Vendors Including: *Lularoe , *Tupperware, *Scentsy, *31, *Pampered Chef, *Jamberry, *Upcycled Goods, *Mary Kay, Younique *Soaps, *Jams, *Cupcakes , *Cheesecakes , *Jewelry and More.
Funds Raised Will Help Slater Family Network.
Food, Fun, Live Entertainment, Tricky Tray and Vendors Including: *Lularoe , *Tupperware, *Scentsy, *31, *Pampered Chef, *Jamberry, *Upcycled Goods, *Mary Kay, Younique *Soaps, *Jams, *Cupcakes , *Cheesecakes , *Jewelry and More.
Funds Raised Will Help Slater Family Network.
Annual Chicken Supper
The Annual Chicken Supper will be held at Trinity United Church of Christ 632 S. Delaware Drive (Route 611), Mt. Bethel, Saturday, Nov. 5 from 4:00 to 6:30 PM
Cost is $12.00 per adult, $6.00 for children under 10. Includes: Roast chicken, mashed potatoes, filling (or stuffing), candied yams, cran-apple sauce, creamed cabbage,beans, homemade vanilla ice cream.
Free parking. Held rain or shine!!
Call 610-588-1989 or Email [email protected] with any questions!
Cost is $12.00 per adult, $6.00 for children under 10. Includes: Roast chicken, mashed potatoes, filling (or stuffing), candied yams, cran-apple sauce, creamed cabbage,beans, homemade vanilla ice cream.
Free parking. Held rain or shine!!
Call 610-588-1989 or Email [email protected] with any questions!
Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner Family Style
Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner Family Style - All You Can Eat will be held Saturday, November 5th from 4 pm - 7 pm at Hope United Church of Christ, 2nd Street, Wind Gap. Cost is Adults $10.00. Ages 6 - 12 $5.00 and children 5 and under eat FREE.
NCC to Hold Youth Chess Tournament
Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold its annual Youth Chess Championship, for children ages 18 and under, on Saturday, November 5, 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 3, is $34. For more information, go to http.www.northampton.edu/chess or call 610-861-4120.
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 3, is $34. For more information, go to http.www.northampton.edu/chess or call 610-861-4120.
November 6
East Bangor Free Dinner
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes you to a FREE "Baked Pasta" Dinner on Sunday, November 6th, from 4:00 - 6:00 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/.
November 8
Election Day Meal, Craft Show November 26
The Mount Bethel Ladies Auxiliary will have the kitchen open on election day – November 8th. Serving breakfast sandwiches, homemade vegetable beef soup, hamburgers, hot dogs & more! Eat in or take out
The 28th annual craft show will be held November 26, 2016. Crafters still needed, call Kris 610-392-7975.
The 28th annual craft show will be held November 26, 2016. Crafters still needed, call Kris 610-392-7975.
NCC to Hold Nurse Aide Information Session
Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold a free information session on its nurse aide program on Tuesday, November 8, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at its Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem. The program will run during the spring 2017 semester, dates to be announced.
According to U.S. Department of Labor projections, opportunities for nurse aides are projected to increase much faster than average.
For more information go to www.northampton/healthcerts or call 610-332-6585.
According to U.S. Department of Labor projections, opportunities for nurse aides are projected to increase much faster than average.
For more information go to www.northampton/healthcerts or call 610-332-6585.
November 9
Bangor Lions Fundraiser
The Bangor Lions is conjunction with Wendy's in Wind Gap will be having a fundraiser for the Bangor Lions Club. On the 9th of November from 5 to 8 pm, 15 percent of all sales will be donated to the Bangor Lions Club. Please come out and support your local Lions Club and help us continue our service to the community.
The Bangor Lions provide scholarships to local graduates, support local food banks and free lunch programs, provide eye glasses for those in need, support our local little league programs and much, much more. They thank the members of our local communities, as without your support, we would not be able to continue our service to the community. Remember their motto is "We Serve".
The Bangor Lions provide scholarships to local graduates, support local food banks and free lunch programs, provide eye glasses for those in need, support our local little league programs and much, much more. They thank the members of our local communities, as without your support, we would not be able to continue our service to the community. Remember their motto is "We Serve".
November 10
Photography Club Meeting
The Slate Belt Photography Club will hold their regular meeting on Thursday, November 10 from 7pm to 8pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 4th & Broadway, Bangor, PA.
This month's meeting will be on "How to Clean Your Camera, Inside & Out". This will be a hands on demo and show you how to clean the sensor of your camera along with all the tools to do it.
Anyone is welcome to join us and new members are always welcome. If coming please bring 1 non-perishable food item for the food pantry.
This month's meeting will be on "How to Clean Your Camera, Inside & Out". This will be a hands on demo and show you how to clean the sensor of your camera along with all the tools to do it.
Anyone is welcome to join us and new members are always welcome. If coming please bring 1 non-perishable food item for the food pantry.
November 11
Holiday Season At ARTSPACE
As is its tradition, the ARTSPACE Gallery, located at 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg, will open its doors as an art gift shop for the Holiday season. Participation in this year’s store is open to all PoconoArts members. Membership is an affordable $39 per year for individuals or $29 for seniors and artists may join to be in the store.
An application form is available on line at poconoarts.org or in the gallery and the deadline to participate is November 11, 2016. The store opens on November 25 and runs through January 2, 2017, with hours based upon volunteer availability. The PoconoArts staff will manage the store 10AM – 4PM, Monday through Friday, with evening and weekend hours handled by volunteers. Fees for participation are: $30 with a 20% commission for volunteers (min. 4 hour shift) and $40 with a 25% commission for those who do not volunteer. The more volunteers, the more hours the store can be open, resulting in more sales. A special reception and member discount night is scheduled for Thursday, December 1. For further information, call the PoconoArts office at 570-476-4460 or email [email protected].
The Pocono Arts Council is a local arts service organization serving Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties. The mission of the council is to build the community artistically and culturally by providing leadership, service and education - “Culture Builds Community.” Further information can be found by visiting its website, www.poconoarts.org or calling 570-476-4460.
An application form is available on line at poconoarts.org or in the gallery and the deadline to participate is November 11, 2016. The store opens on November 25 and runs through January 2, 2017, with hours based upon volunteer availability. The PoconoArts staff will manage the store 10AM – 4PM, Monday through Friday, with evening and weekend hours handled by volunteers. Fees for participation are: $30 with a 20% commission for volunteers (min. 4 hour shift) and $40 with a 25% commission for those who do not volunteer. The more volunteers, the more hours the store can be open, resulting in more sales. A special reception and member discount night is scheduled for Thursday, December 1. For further information, call the PoconoArts office at 570-476-4460 or email [email protected].
The Pocono Arts Council is a local arts service organization serving Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties. The mission of the council is to build the community artistically and culturally by providing leadership, service and education - “Culture Builds Community.” Further information can be found by visiting its website, www.poconoarts.org or calling 570-476-4460.
Photography Exhibit to Take Place at NCC
Trustom Pond, an exhibit of stunning photographs of the Trustom Pond national wildlife preserve in Rhode Island by John Hafey, will be exhibited November 1 through December 16 in the gallery of Communications Hall, Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. An artist’s reception will take place on Nov. 11, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the gallery.
According to a review by the New York Times, Hafey’s photographs achieve “effects akin to those of exquisitely wrought aquatints.”
Communications Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and closed on Sunday.
For more information go to www.northampton.edu and click on “Events.”s or call 610-861-4120.
According to a review by the New York Times, Hafey’s photographs achieve “effects akin to those of exquisitely wrought aquatints.”
Communications Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and closed on Sunday.
For more information go to www.northampton.edu and click on “Events.”s or call 610-861-4120.
November 12
Brunch With The Author
The Friends of the Bangor Public Library will host their Fall “Brunch with the Author” on Saturday, November 12th @ 10:00 AM. Local author, Anna Maria Caldera will be the featured author. She will be presenting. Sherwood Anderson on Life and Writing. This is Anna’s tenth book and one that pays homage to her favorite author, Sherwood Anderson (1876-1941). Anderson was a chronicler of the common person during the post- Civil War industrialization of America. A recurring theme was the effect of factories on farmers whose connection to the land had been severed. While popular magazines, novels, and screen plays of the day upheld the wealthy as the subjects of greatest interest, Anderson’s literary output focused on the lowly. Ms. Caldara will familiarize the audience with Anderson’s work and his advice to writers.
The event is free, but donations will be accepted. Registration for attendance is required by calling the library at 610-588-4136. The library is located at 39 South Main Street, Bangor, PA. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
The event is free, but donations will be accepted. Registration for attendance is required by calling the library at 610-588-4136. The library is located at 39 South Main Street, Bangor, PA. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner
Arndt’s Lutheran Church , 1851 Arndt Road, Forks Township, Easton, will hold a pork and sauerkraut dinner on Saturday, November 12th from 4 to 7 pm. We will feature slow cured sauerkraut, pork, mashed potatoes, green beans and homemade applesauce. Homemade desserts with tea and coffee will be available. Adult tickets are $10 and children’s tickets 5-11 are $5; children under 5 eat free.
Belfast Rummage/Bake Sale
Belfast Wesley United Methodist Church 607 School Road Nazareth, Pa. will hold their annual Spring Rummage/Bake Sale on Saturday November 12th, 2016 from 8:00am to 12:00pm.
Something for everyone! Please come out and join them.
For more information please call Teddy at 1-908-235-8811.
Something for everyone! Please come out and join them.
For more information please call Teddy at 1-908-235-8811.
TGAI Annual Scholarship Dinner
NOVEMBER 12
Annual Scholarship Dinner, 6 PM. $60 per person. Totts Gap Arts Institute, 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013 Join them for an evening of great food and entertainment, while supporting our worthwhile programs! Annual Scholarship Dinner includes a silent auction of work donated by local artists, and directly benefits the scholarship fund.
Annual Scholarship Dinner, 6 PM. $60 per person. Totts Gap Arts Institute, 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013 Join them for an evening of great food and entertainment, while supporting our worthwhile programs! Annual Scholarship Dinner includes a silent auction of work donated by local artists, and directly benefits the scholarship fund.
Holiday Bazaar at Signature Styles
A Holiday Bazaar will be held at Signature Styles by Laura, 333 Blue Valley Drive, Bangor Saturday, November 12 from 10am - 2pm.
Vendors include Avon, Essential Oils, Mary Kay, Paparazzi Jewelry, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware, and other vendors.
Food, cash and carry, drawings also available.
Please bring a non-perishable food item to support the Portland Food Bank.
Vendors include Avon, Essential Oils, Mary Kay, Paparazzi Jewelry, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware, and other vendors.
Food, cash and carry, drawings also available.
Please bring a non-perishable food item to support the Portland Food Bank.
November 13
Slater Band Bingo and Tricky Tray
Bangor High School's Slater Band Bingo and Tricky Tray: Sunday, November 13 , Doors open at 11:00AM, Games start at 1:00PM at Blue Valley Farm Show. 20 games of bingo, tricky tray, special raffles, 50/50, and door prizes. Featured products from Longaberger, Coach, Vera Bradley, Thirty-One, Alex & Ani and Michael Kors. Refreshments available for purchase. Two choices for tickets: $20 includes admission and set of bingo cards; $25. ticket also includes sheet of tricky tray tickets and a ticket for the special drawing. For ticket information call: 610-588-4385. ALL TICKETS AT DOOR ARE $25.
November 15
Divorce and Grief Support Groups
DivorceCare and GriefShare support groups will both be hosting free one-night “Surviving the Holidays” sessions on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 from 6:30-8:30 PM. Both sessions will be held at Mount Eaton Church in Saylorsburg, PA. Childcare is available upon request.
For more information or to register, please contact the church office at (570) 992-7050 or [email protected]. Directions to the church and more information about the support groups may be found at mounteatonchurch.org.
About Mount Eaton Church:
Mount Eaton is a non-denominational church serving the west end of Monroe County, Pennsylvania since 1884. Mount Eaton Church holds worship on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings and offers a variety of programs for family members of all ages..
For more information or to register, please contact the church office at (570) 992-7050 or [email protected]. Directions to the church and more information about the support groups may be found at mounteatonchurch.org.
About Mount Eaton Church:
Mount Eaton is a non-denominational church serving the west end of Monroe County, Pennsylvania since 1884. Mount Eaton Church holds worship on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings and offers a variety of programs for family members of all ages..
Cornish Presentation at Heritage Center
The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their monthly historic presentation on Sunday, November 13th @ 2:00 PM. Speaker for the afternoon will be Mr. Walter Cole who will give a program on the Cornish and their immigration to the United States from Cornwall, England. Topics include Cornwall as a Celtic nation, Cornish characteristics and culture. A power point presentation will include scenes of Cornwall and the world wide “Great immigration from the 1840”s until World War I. The Cornish arrival and influence will be depicted in their contribution to businesses, as inventors and includes their social activities, characteristics, culture and economy. Upon coming to this area they originally settled in Pen Argyl and East Bangor where their impact is still noted. The Heritage Center is also exhibiting “The Cornish” in their Chamber Room showcases. This display will run until March. The event is free and open to the public. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, PA. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
November 16
Lehigh Valley Horse Council Meeting
Lehigh Valley Horse Council Meeting will be held Wednesday, November 16th, 7:00 PM at New City View Diner, 1831 MacArthur Rd., Whitehall, PA (LVHC is not responsible for the cost of meals, beverages etc)
Topic: Specialized Instruments Designed for Use on Horses Speaker: Edgar J. Balliet, VMD, Balliet & Associates, Northampton,PA FMI: 610-704-4130, 610-837-7294
Topic: Specialized Instruments Designed for Use on Horses Speaker: Edgar J. Balliet, VMD, Balliet & Associates, Northampton,PA FMI: 610-704-4130, 610-837-7294
November 17
NCC to Offer Metal Milling Seminar
Northampton Community College (NCC) will offer a seminar, Introduction to Metal Milling, on Thursday, November 17, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., in the Fab Lab at the College’s Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem.
Participants will learn how to set up and use the Bridgeport milling machine, designed for precision drilling, reaming and cutting. The seminar will include aligning a mill head, setting part origins, calculating speeds, and much more.
The fee is $149. For more information call 610-332-8665 or visit www.northampton.edu/lifelearn. To register, visit the Fab Lab page of the non-credit NCC catalogue, in the Personal Enrichment section.
Participants will learn how to set up and use the Bridgeport milling machine, designed for precision drilling, reaming and cutting. The seminar will include aligning a mill head, setting part origins, calculating speeds, and much more.
The fee is $149. For more information call 610-332-8665 or visit www.northampton.edu/lifelearn. To register, visit the Fab Lab page of the non-credit NCC catalogue, in the Personal Enrichment section.
November 18
East Bangor Christmas Bazaar
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar on Friday, November 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sat., November 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There are handcrafted Christmas gifts and ornaments, "white elephants", hand-knitted items, estate jewelry, baked goods, jams & jellies, and door prize drawings. A light lunch and homemade soup will be available. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. Call 610-588-4453 or visit: ebumc. org.
November 19
Annual Holiday Toy Bingo
The fourth Annual Holiday Toy Bingo will be held Saturday, November 19 at Hope United Church of Christ, 2nd Street, Wind Gap. Doors open at 11:00 am. Bingo starts at 1:00 pm.
Cost is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. The kitchen will be open FMI: e-mail [email protected] or call 908-727-0090.
Cost is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. The kitchen will be open FMI: e-mail [email protected] or call 908-727-0090.
NCC Bethlehem Campus Open House
Prospective students of all ages will have an opportunity to learn about the 100+ fields of study offered at Northampton Community College’s (NCC) Bethlehem campus at an open house on Saturday, November 19, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., starting at the Arthur L. Spartan Center, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township.
Participants will have the opportunity to meet faculty members and current students and have their questions answered by the professionals in admissions, financial aid and career services.
For more information or to register, call 610-861-5500
Participants will have the opportunity to meet faculty members and current students and have their questions answered by the professionals in admissions, financial aid and career services.
For more information or to register, call 610-861-5500
November 26
Craft Show November 28
The 28th annual Mt. Beth Fiore Co. Ladies Auxilary will hold craft show November 26, 2016. Crafters still needed, call Kris 610-392-7975.
November 27
New Approach show
The New Approach Show will be held Sunday, November 27 at 2:00pm in Fellowship Hall at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church at Fourth Street and Broadway, Bangor. Admission $5.00 per ticket.
November 30
Christmas in A Small Town
Christmas in A Small Town Celebration November 30 from 4-6 p.m. in the first block of N. Robinson Avenue - in front of Pen Argyl Borough Hall.. All Pen Argyl organizations and businesses to participate by bringing a table with treats and handouts about your business/organization. The block will be closed to traffic thanks to Pen Argyl Borough. Once again, Williams Family Dental will sponsor visits with Santa and Mrs. Santa.
They are seeking day care centers, scouts and local schools to provide musical entertainment throughout the evening. This year they have added something new… The lighting of the Borough Tree will take place at 6:00 p.m. They are asking children to make and bring a non-returnable ornament to hang on the tree. Also present will be Tott's Gap Arts Institute’s “famous” dough ornaments that children can “paint” with chocolate paint.
They are seeking day care centers, scouts and local schools to provide musical entertainment throughout the evening. This year they have added something new… The lighting of the Borough Tree will take place at 6:00 p.m. They are asking children to make and bring a non-returnable ornament to hang on the tree. Also present will be Tott's Gap Arts Institute’s “famous” dough ornaments that children can “paint” with chocolate paint.
December 10
TGAI Annual Community Open House
December 10, Time TBD. FREE. Totts Gap Arts Institute, 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013 Come to Totts Gap Arts and see what students have to share! Dance performances and art displays from our September classes, as well as information on our classes for 2017. Light refreshments will be served.
December 10, Time TBD. FREE. Totts Gap Arts Institute, 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013 Come to Totts Gap Arts and see what students have to share! Dance performances and art displays from our September classes, as well as information on our classes for 2017. Light refreshments will be served.
January 21
Trappers Fur Auction
January 21st, 2017-Pennsylvania Trappers Association District 10 Live Bid Fur Auction at **NEW LOCATION** Stockertown Rod & Gun Club (205 Le Fevre Rd. Stockertown, PA 18083),. Doors open at 8am, auction starts at 9am. PTA membership and furtaker's license required. Contact: Bob Counterman 610-759-9203.-332-6585.
Slate Belt Senior Center
Slate Belt Senior Center
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
700 American Bangor Road
Bangor, ph 610-588-1224
Hours: 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex
700 American Bangor Road
Bangor, ph 610-588-1224
Hours: 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES
Morning Stretch, Mondays, Nov., 7, 28 9:15 A.M.
Crafts & Chat, Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M.
Zumba Gold, Tues & Thursdays, 10:00 A.M.
Exercise with Darla, Wednesdays, Nov, 2,16,23, 30, 10:00 A.M.
Brush away with Senior Artists, Wed. 8:00-11:00 A.M.
Afternoon Arts (All mediums welcome) Thursdays, 12:00-3:00 P.M.
Every day: Cards, Pool, Computer, Internet, Library, and TV
CLOSED, ELECTION DAY, Nov, 8, CLOSED VETERAN’S DAY, Nov. 11,
CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING DAY, Nov., 24 and CLOSED BLACK FRIDAY, Nov., 25.
Poker, Tuesday Nov. 1, 12:30-2:30 P.M.
Crafting with Bev, Thursday, November 3, 17, 10:00 A.M.
Baseball, Friday, Nov. 4, 10:00 P.M.
Bunco Tournament , Friday, November 4, 12:30 P.M.
Shingles shots, Thursday, Nov., 9:00
AARP Meeting, Mon. Nov., 14, 1:30 P.M.
Thanksgiving Meal, Thursday, Nov., 17
Turkey/pick your own & Harvest Bingo, Friday, Nov., 18, 9:30-11:00 A.M.
Farkle, Tuesday, Nov., 22, 12:30-2:30 P.M.
Morning Stretch, Mondays, Nov., 7, 28 9:15 A.M.
Crafts & Chat, Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M.
Zumba Gold, Tues & Thursdays, 10:00 A.M.
Exercise with Darla, Wednesdays, Nov, 2,16,23, 30, 10:00 A.M.
Brush away with Senior Artists, Wed. 8:00-11:00 A.M.
Afternoon Arts (All mediums welcome) Thursdays, 12:00-3:00 P.M.
Every day: Cards, Pool, Computer, Internet, Library, and TV
CLOSED, ELECTION DAY, Nov, 8, CLOSED VETERAN’S DAY, Nov. 11,
CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING DAY, Nov., 24 and CLOSED BLACK FRIDAY, Nov., 25.
Poker, Tuesday Nov. 1, 12:30-2:30 P.M.
Crafting with Bev, Thursday, November 3, 17, 10:00 A.M.
Baseball, Friday, Nov. 4, 10:00 P.M.
Bunco Tournament , Friday, November 4, 12:30 P.M.
Shingles shots, Thursday, Nov., 9:00
AARP Meeting, Mon. Nov., 14, 1:30 P.M.
Thanksgiving Meal, Thursday, Nov., 17
Turkey/pick your own & Harvest Bingo, Friday, Nov., 18, 9:30-11:00 A.M.
Farkle, Tuesday, Nov., 22, 12:30-2:30 P.M.
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Blue Mt. Library New Books
Adult Fiction:
A Great Reckoning, Louise Penny
Sting, Sandra Brown
Mortal Fall, Christine Carbo
The Damascus Threat, Matt Rees
The Gates of Rutherford, Elizabeth Cooke
Thrill Kill, Brian Thiem
Margherita’s Notebook, Elisabetta Flumeri
The Last Time She Saw Him, Jane Haseldine
Dark Road Home, Anna Carlisle
Killer Look, Linda Fairstein
Adult Large Print:
First Star I See Tonight, Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Daughters of the Bride, Susan Mallery
The Loyal Heart, Shelley Shepard Gray
Bullseye, James Patterson
Rushing Waters, Danielle Steel
Sweet Tomorrows, Debbie Macomber
Among The Wicked, Linda Castillo
The Couple Next Door, Shari Lapena
A Great Reckoning, Louise Penny
Sting, Sandra Brown
Mortal Fall, Christine Carbo
The Damascus Threat, Matt Rees
The Gates of Rutherford, Elizabeth Cooke
Thrill Kill, Brian Thiem
Margherita’s Notebook, Elisabetta Flumeri
The Last Time She Saw Him, Jane Haseldine
Dark Road Home, Anna Carlisle
Killer Look, Linda Fairstein
Adult Large Print:
First Star I See Tonight, Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Daughters of the Bride, Susan Mallery
The Loyal Heart, Shelley Shepard Gray
Bullseye, James Patterson
Rushing Waters, Danielle Steel
Sweet Tomorrows, Debbie Macomber
Among The Wicked, Linda Castillo
The Couple Next Door, Shari Lapena
SLATE BELT MEN’S QUOIT LEAGUE
October 13, 2016
Roseto Legion 30 Bangor VFW 26 – Chuck Klingle 11-3, Brian Miller 10-4; Anthony Comunale 9-5
Bangor Jax 41 Columbia Fire Co. 15 – Mike Shafer 12-2, Jim Waring 11-3, Jonathan Owens 10-4, Joe Ponnett 10-4
Oxford Fire Co. 34 Bangor Elks 22 – Gary Fagan 10-4, Matt Becker 10-4
Pen Argyl Legion 43 Rescue Fire Co. 13 – Todd Lakey 13-1, Steve Pfeiffer 12-2, Kraig Kuster 11-3, John Albanese 11-3
East Bangor Fire Co. 38 Liberty Fire Co. 18 – Kyle Frankenfield 12-2, Luke Grassi 11-3; Phil Pinto 8-6
O’Neill’s Place 44 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 12 – Justin Wagner 14-0, Ryan Hunt 12-2; Larry Mucklin 8-6
Hillside Rod & Gun Club 31 Second Ward Fire Co. 25 – John Hartzell 9-5, Don Ascani 9-5; Carl Boos 10-4, Chuck Bossert 8-
2016-2017 SBMQL First Half Standings
Division 1 – Bangor Jax 6-0, Oxford Fire Co. 6-0, Bangor Elks 5-1, Pen Argyl Legion 5-1, Roseto Legion 5-1, O’Neill’s Place 4-2, Bangor VFW 3-3
Division 2 – East Bangor Fire Co. 4-2, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 3-3, Second Ward Fire Co. 1-5, Columbia Fire Co. 0-6, Liberty Fire Co. 0-6, Rescue Fire Co. 0-6, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-6
October 6, 2016
Hillside Rod & Gun Club 45 Columbia Fire Co. 11 – Derek Wynne 12-2, Adam Kluska 11-3, Bryce Hartzell 11-3
Bangor VFW 37 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 19 – Rod LaBar 11-3, Jeramy Albert 10-4
Second Ward Fire Co. 32 Liberty Fire Co. 24 – Floyd Weidman 12-2, Carl Boos 10-4; Bill Rogers 10-4
Bangor Elks 41 East Bangor Fire Co. 15 – George Gallagher 13-1, Ryan Kreider 12-2
Oxford Fire Co. 31 O’Neill’s Place 25 – Jim Huff 10-2, Bill Griffett 8-6; Ryan Hunt 8-6
Bangor Jax 30 Pen Argyl Legion 26 – Frank Ceraul 13-1, A.J. Gilliland 10-4; Kraig Kuster 11-3
Roseto Legion 38 Rescue Fire Co. 18
October 13, 2016
Roseto Legion 30 Bangor VFW 26 – Chuck Klingle 11-3, Brian Miller 10-4; Anthony Comunale 9-5
Bangor Jax 41 Columbia Fire Co. 15 – Mike Shafer 12-2, Jim Waring 11-3, Jonathan Owens 10-4, Joe Ponnett 10-4
Oxford Fire Co. 34 Bangor Elks 22 – Gary Fagan 10-4, Matt Becker 10-4
Pen Argyl Legion 43 Rescue Fire Co. 13 – Todd Lakey 13-1, Steve Pfeiffer 12-2, Kraig Kuster 11-3, John Albanese 11-3
East Bangor Fire Co. 38 Liberty Fire Co. 18 – Kyle Frankenfield 12-2, Luke Grassi 11-3; Phil Pinto 8-6
O’Neill’s Place 44 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 12 – Justin Wagner 14-0, Ryan Hunt 12-2; Larry Mucklin 8-6
Hillside Rod & Gun Club 31 Second Ward Fire Co. 25 – John Hartzell 9-5, Don Ascani 9-5; Carl Boos 10-4, Chuck Bossert 8-
2016-2017 SBMQL First Half Standings
Division 1 – Bangor Jax 6-0, Oxford Fire Co. 6-0, Bangor Elks 5-1, Pen Argyl Legion 5-1, Roseto Legion 5-1, O’Neill’s Place 4-2, Bangor VFW 3-3
Division 2 – East Bangor Fire Co. 4-2, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 3-3, Second Ward Fire Co. 1-5, Columbia Fire Co. 0-6, Liberty Fire Co. 0-6, Rescue Fire Co. 0-6, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-6
October 6, 2016
Hillside Rod & Gun Club 45 Columbia Fire Co. 11 – Derek Wynne 12-2, Adam Kluska 11-3, Bryce Hartzell 11-3
Bangor VFW 37 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 19 – Rod LaBar 11-3, Jeramy Albert 10-4
Second Ward Fire Co. 32 Liberty Fire Co. 24 – Floyd Weidman 12-2, Carl Boos 10-4; Bill Rogers 10-4
Bangor Elks 41 East Bangor Fire Co. 15 – George Gallagher 13-1, Ryan Kreider 12-2
Oxford Fire Co. 31 O’Neill’s Place 25 – Jim Huff 10-2, Bill Griffett 8-6; Ryan Hunt 8-6
Bangor Jax 30 Pen Argyl Legion 26 – Frank Ceraul 13-1, A.J. Gilliland 10-4; Kraig Kuster 11-3
Roseto Legion 38 Rescue Fire Co. 18