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SAFETY.........
Important backyard safety steps for all seasons
(BPT) - From building snowmen with the kids in winter to playing fetch with Fido in the spring, your backyard is the backdrop for fun activity all year long. That means safety should be top of mind during all seasons. Just as you take steps to protect your children inside your house, you must be cautious of the dangers outside as well.
The first step to keeping your backyard safe is to assess your fence. Fences help protect children from danger, keeping toddlers out of swimming pools, hot tubs and ponds or keeping them in the yard, away from busy traffic or strangers. Fences can also help keep your own pets in your yard, and other animals out. They can reduce your liability by preventing injuries to uninvited guests on your property, or injury caused by escaped pets.
"A good weekend winterizing project is making sure your fences and gates are functioning properly and are protected from rust, a destructive force that can render gate hardware useless or dangerous," says Jim Paterson, senior vice president of D&D Technologies, which manufactures gate latches and hinges made of ultra-strong engineering polymers. "In our research, we found that when homeowners consider their fencing needs, rusty metal gate hardware that no longer functions properly or becomes a threat to children was their top concern. Rust-free and adjustable gate hardware is the simple solution."
Seasonal weather, ground settling and other factors can cause a gate to become misaligned over time and not function properly. It's important to have gate hardware that can be easily adjusted to overcome this. TruClose self-closing, tension adjustable hinges are an ideal solution. Some models are vertically and horizontally adjustable as well. Combined with D&D adjustable, locking gate latches will ensure your gate will always function properly.
In addition to checking your fence and gate hardware, consider these backyard safety steps for your home:
* Tighten and cover any protruding bolts on swing sets and do not attach ropes or cords, which could become strangulation hazards.
* Remove old tree stumps and rocks. Level concrete footings to avoid tripping.
*Seal wooded features such as decks, swing sets and picnic tables before inclement weather sets in.
* Fence in pool and spa areas and ensure your gate is self-closing and self-latching with TruClose hinges and Magnalatch Safety Gate Latch to ensure latches are out of the reach of children.
* Eliminate access to lawn equipment and chemicals. Put these items completely out of the reach of children.
* Keep a first aid kit and a rescue kit for those backyards with water features easily accessible.
Your backyard can be one of the most exciting places for your children through the entire year. A little prevention along the way will keep it safe and provide wonderful memories for your family.
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NOVEMBER 8
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Calf Thinks It's a Dog
The Hubbs family, who live on a ranch in Danville, Calif., took Goliath in after their daughter Shaylee, a 17-year-old high school senior, rescued him from being slaughtered.
Goliath was small and weak when the family first took him in, but the Hubbs have treated Goliath so well the young calf believes he fits right in with the rest of the family's pets. A photo of Goliath on the couch recently gained attention on Twitter. "I'm pretty sure he thinks he's a dog," Hubbs told ABC News. "He was raised with our three dogs, and he's around them every day. They chase and play together, he watches how they eat their dog food and drink water from their bowls and copies them and he even lays in their dog beds. He even loves scratches on his neck around his ear."
Goliath has a special relationship with the family's Great Dane, Leonidas, who has taught Goliath tricks such as sneaking into the house to have a seat on the couch. The two are so close that Goliath once tried to nurse from the male Great Dane, mistaking it for his mother.
The affection does in fact go both ways, as Hubbs explains that Leo has cared for Goliath since the family first rescued the extraordinary calf.
"He would lick the little cow on the face and try to nudge him to stand up," she told ABC. "He would lay down with the sick, little cow for hours just to keep him company."
While the family's ranch is home to several other farm animals, Goliath's antics have made him quite popular in social media including this photo of him hanging out on the couch.
Window Fix Mistaken as Terrorist Event
Police, ambulances and the fire-department rushed to Södermalm in Stockholm after receiving reports of a loud boom and a shirtless man seemingly brandishing a weapon at around 11:40 a.m.
Police canvassed the area, but found no damage to any of the surrounding property or any other evidence that would hint at an explosion.
The lone oddity was a man hanging a piece of plastic in his window. Swedish tabloidAftonbladet reports that a tactical operations team approached the man but quickly backed down after he produced a hand-written note.
"The apartment owner had a broken window, it doesn't seem to be connected to any bang. He was at home himself putting up curtains," police spokesperson Albin Näverberg told local television station SVT, according to The Local.
Authorities shut down the street for a time, but promptly reopened it after no threat was found.
The Aftonbladet report states that the man in the window had dropped his power drill while attempting to hang curtains. The drill shattered the window and went on to land on a tin roof below producing the loud noise.
TRAFFIC ALERTS WEEK OF NOVEMBER 2
Richmond Road (Lower Mt. Bethel)
Between Ott Drive and Miller Road will experience delays and single lane restriction 24 hours each day until further notice.
Richmond Road (Lower Mt. Bethel)
Between Ott Drive and Miller Road will experience delays and single lane restriction 24 hours each day until further notice.
Viaduct (Bangor)
Between South Main St and Route 191 west lane closed into 2016. Follow detour. East lane (Rt 191 to S. Main) is open.
Route 191 Ackermanville (Krohn's Garage)
Between Plush Street and Molasses Road will experience delays and single lane restriction 24 hours each day until further notice. Lane regulation via automated traffic signals until further notice.
Sullivan Trail
Between Belfast Road AND Aspen Street will experience delays and single lane restriction Mondays through Thursdays, 9:00am to 3:00pm until November 25, 2015.
Grand Central Road
Between Delabole Road and Mack Road will be closed to through traffic until further notice.
Route 33 Southbound
Between Tatamy Road AND PA 248 will experience delays and lane restriction November 2 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Route 33 Southbound
Between BETWEEN: PA 191 AND Tatamy will experience delays and lane restriction November 3 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Route 33
Between Main Street AND PA 248 will experience delays and lane restriction November 3 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Route 33 Southbound
Between Freemansburg Avenue AND Interstate 78 will experience delays and lane restriction November 3 thru November 5 from 9:00am to 3:00pm
This Month at BloomNormal Open Studio Hours unless noted are:
Tuesday's from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Wednesday's from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Friday's from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday's from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM CLICK HERE FOR BLOOM'S NOVEMBER CALENDAR Pen Argyl Leaf Collection Pen Argyl Leaf Collection is now underway.
No leaves should be placed out for collection from 11/23- 11/27 collection will resume 11/30/15 due to Thanksgiving Holiday and holiday light installation. Collection will resume on 11/30/2015 and continue through 12/04/15. Please note leaves will not be picked up if they have sticks, acorns or animal feces in the piles. These materials can cause malfunctions with the machinery and become dangerous to our employees. Avoid putting leaves out 2 days before rain or foul weather, especially in the hilly areas of the Borough. During storms leaf piles can clog storm basins and cause water damage to streets and private property. Whenever possible, park away from leaf piles so the workers can maneuver the equipment and clean up more thoroughly. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the scheduling of the leaf pick-up, please call the Public Works Office at 610-863-9249, leave your name, address and brief message, your concern will be addressed in a prompt manner. Slater Family Network Needs Assessment Survey Slater Family Network, the family center serving the Bangor Area School District, has sent out a needs assessment survey to each household in the school district. Residents, with or without school age children, are asked to complete the survey and return it by November 16, 2015.
This anonymous survey is important because it will provide information that will enable the Slater Family Network to better serve the Bangor Area Community. For residents of Portland, please write in ‘Portland’ for question number one. If you have any questions regarding this survey, please contact the Slater Family Network Office at 610-599-7019. Friends of Bangor Library CookbookThe Friends of the Bangor Public Library are pleased to announce their newly released "Friends of the Library Cookbook". Recipes represent submissions from people throughout the Slate Belt. The publication comes just in time for the Christmas season and make a unique gift. Featured, also in the book, is a bio of the Friends of the Library, a vignette on the history of the Bangor Library, in addition to household tips. The books are available for purchase at the Bangor Library for $8.00. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615.
Gertrude Hawk Candy SaleThe East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will hold a "Gertrude Hawk" candy fundraiser for Christmas. The deadline for ordering is Sunday, November 15th. For more info., call Diane at 610-588-2397.
Weona Park Yoga Yoga at the Community Center- Mondays and Thursdays, 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. $10 per session.
Fur Trappers Live Bid Auction District 10 Trappers of Pennsylvania will host a Live Bid Fur Auction @ Belfast-Edelman Sportsman Association, 474 sportsman club Rd. Nazareth, January 16,2016.
Doors open at 8am. Auction begins at 9am. $5 refundable registration fee, 4% commission. Furtaker license and PTA membership required. Contact Bob Counterman 610-759-9203 Fur Auction @ Belfast-Edelman Sportsman Association, 474 sportsman club Rd. Nazareth, PA 18064. Doors open at 8am. Auction begins at 9am. $5 refundable registration fee, 4% commission. Furtaker license and PTA membership required. Contact Bob Counterman 610-759-9203 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 slateralums.com for more information. Friends of the Bangor Public Library
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Veterans Week Events at NCC Northampton Community College (NCC) will observe Veterans Week with several activities. They include:
Tuesday, November 10 at 11:00 a.m., Keystone Room, NCC Monroe Campus, 2411 Route 715, Tannersville. Celebrate the Marine Corps birthday with cake and see displays throughout the campus. Wednesday, November 11, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., NCC Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. The NCC club Band of Brothers will sell baked goods in the Food Court, second floor, College Center. Proceeds will benefit “Adopt-a-Family,” which helps local families in need. Thursday, November 12 at 11:00 a.m., NCC Bethlehem Campus, room 220, College Center, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. Joseph Garrera, executive director of the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum, will discuss, “Patriotism in America.” The talk will be live-streamed to the NCC Monroe Campus. Light refreshments will be served. Two hundred and forty two veterans of the U.S. armed services are currently enrolled at NCC. Recovery Revolution & Clean Slate Anniversaries Recovery Revolution is celebrating their 10 years of service to the Slate Belt Community on November 10 from 12-4pm at 109 Broadway, Bangor.
Recovery Revolution is a the only licensed outpatient addiction treatment facility in the Slate Belt. In its time in the Slate Belt, Recovery Revolution has provided much needed addiction treatment services to over 1500 adolescents and adults. They will be serving appetizers, providing tours and giving out community resources. Simultaneously, A Clean Slate (100 S 1st Street) will also be celebrating its one year anniversary across the street and will be serving desserts and coffee. All are invited to see the wonderful resources available in the community. Garden Club Meeting The Monroe County Garden Club meets Tuesday, November 10 at 11:30 AM at the Eastern Monroe County Library, 1002 N. 9th Street/Route 611, Stroudsburg.
The program will be "History of Monroe County Resources", by Roger Spotts, of Monroe County Conservation District. The Design Tournament will be "You Gotta Be a Football Hero", A corsage for the homecoming parade. Corsage no larger than 8". Accessories permitted. Fresh and/or dried materials. Underlay permitted. Horticulture Tournament will be "Ornamental Grass". One stem. Everyone interested in gardening is invited to attend, $5 applied to your membership if joining. Lunch and refreshments served. The Monroe County Garden Club is celebrating it's 85th year as a member of the Garden Club Federation of PA, a member of the Central Atlantic Region, and the National Garden Club. Join the Monroe County Garden Club on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/MonroeCountyGardenClub. For more information, contact President Carol Akam [email protected] or call 570-897-6433. |
November 12
Heritage Center's Veterans' Day The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold its Veteran's Day celebration on Thursday November 12th @ 7:00 PM. Local historian, Russell Stout will present "Coming Home".
The program will focus on the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War with historian Dane DiFebo speaking for a soldier emeritus, the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II with historian Donald Jones speaking and the 40th anniversary of the end of the Viet Nam conflict with local veterans David Krauss, Andy Ducharme and Frank Holland speaking. All representatives will compare and contrast what it was like for the soldiers in the war and coming home. The Heritage Center would like to welcome all veterans from any of our nation's wars and conflicts to come and share their stories. The event is free and open to the public. The Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, Pa. and would like to thank all of our American Veterans for their service in protecting and preserving our country's Four Freedoms. The Heritage Center is also in the process of reading and summarizing almost 4000 letters, from Slate Belt GI's, that were sent to Horace and Mona Strunk who were the editors and founders of the Homefront Magazine. This magazine was distributed throughout all the different theaters of World War II and kept local boys in touch with home. Volunteers are being sought to come and assist with this project. Working hours for this project are Mondays:9-12 and Tuesdays through Fridays: 1 - 4 PM. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615 Veterans Day Program Portland Lodge #311, F&AM, will honor all veterans during its November meeting at 6:30 pm on Thursday, November 12th. The lodge is located on Pennsylvania Avenue in Portland.
The evening will begin with an open house, followed by a short business meeting, and end with the special program honoring veterans. The program will be held in the lodge's meeting room followed by refreshments in the social room. |
November 14
NCC to Hold Youth Chess Championship
Participants will play five rounds in unrated and rated sections.
Registration is $35 at the door. Advance registration, before November 14, is $30. For more information, go to http.www.northampton.edu/chess or call 610-861-4120.
Fall Craft Show
Pork and Kraut Dinner
Bazaar and Bake Sale at Ackermanville UMC
Come early for the best selection of Christmas Crafts, samll gifts, needlework and other handicrafted items suitable for the holidays and througout the year. Hoemade baked goods will also be available for sale.
A light lunch menu will be available, featuring homemade soups, barbeuce, hot dogs, macaroni salad, chocolate cake, and beverages.
Scholarship Dinner
Community Wreath Making Event
Create a beautiful all natural wreath from live greens. Workshop includes instructions and materials. Participants should bring pruning shears. Lunch is available for purchase from the township fire hall.
FMI: Kay 610-863-8136 or Karen 610-837-0834.
Annual Holiday Toy Bingo
Doors open at 11:00 am. Bingo starts at 1:00 pm. The cost is $15 in advance, $20 at door. The Kitchen will be open
FMI: e-mail [email protected] or call 908-727-0090
November 15
Rescue Pet Adoption Day
Safe Haven will have many adorable 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.
November 16
Portland Leaf Pick-Up
November 17
NCC to Hold Guitar Master Series
Frank DiBussolo, guitar master and a member of the College’s Luthier instructor core, will join visiting guitarist and teacher John Stowell for an evening of guitar talk. This is the beginning of the NCC Luthier program, which brings top musicians together to play and talk to enthusiasts, guitar players and guitar builders. The event is free of charge and everyone is invited. Seating is limited. Call or email the Fab Lab to reserve your seat: [email protected] or 610-332-8665. Call 610-332-8665 for more information.
November 18
Lehigh Valley Horse Council Meeting
The topic of the meeting will be Hay Quality Come meet Trash, the Garbage Can Horse, to find out what he likes for forages.
Speaker: Ms. Donna Foulk, Equine Extension Specialist, Northampton County FMI: 610-704-4130, 610-837-7294
November 19
NCC Offers Info Session on Guitar Building and Repair
The information session will be held on Thursday, November 19 at 6:30 p.m. in room 340 Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem.
For more information call 610 – 332 – 8665.
Young At Heart Vets Program
They would like to invite all area veterans, military, and their families to this event. Please give us the opportunity to thank each and everyone for all you have done, and still do, to keep us safe and free.
A social will follow the program. For more information, please call Mary Lou DeRea-Lohman at 610-863-4846 or 610-844-4630 or Minnie Thomas at 610-863-6589.
November 20
Speaker Series: Jason Smith: Invasive Species Management
Do you have problems with unwanted invasive plants on your property? Controlling or eradicating these plants is often difficult and requires various techniques and proper timing. Jason Smith, Bushkill Township supervisor will hold a free session at the Center, to teach residents about these plants and how to deal with them. During 2014- 15, Bushkill Township worked with Lafayette College and Hanover Engineering to develop an Invasive Species Management Program for our residents which included the development of a new “mobile app” for smart phones and other mobile devices, mapping of target invasive species on public lands, and the development of a user-friendly Invasive Species Management Plan for Township residents. Residents that attend the free session at the Center will learn about our invasive plants, how to treat them on their own properties, and how to use the mobile app. Registration is required.
November 21
Barnes & Herz Singing at Red Thread
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"Hushed acoustic strings that induce sways; a lilting voice that establishes intimacy and seeps into the soul. "Beautiful Goodbyes," the debut album from Johnsonburg's Emily Barnes, is a sojourn into the heart and mind of the 22-year-old singer/songwriter." - NJ Herald
Hailing from the tiny rural town of Johnsonburg, NJ, 22-year-old indie singer-songwriter Emily Barnes has been wowing audiences of all shapes and sizes for the past 3 years with her hypnotic vocals and eclectic style.
Raised in rural Northwest, New Jersey, Mike Herz grew up amongst farmlands and majestic mountains. So, naturally, as a teenager his music of choice was rap. Why you ask? The words. There was poetry and passion there, and it resonated. Some years later Mike discovered the songs of Bob Dylan, and after listening to those words his heart clinically stopped for 3 minutes. While dead he saw a heavenly blinding light and returned to Earth with the understanding that simply a guitar and words could alter the universe.
Closer to Home is the contemporary project of singer-songwriters Mike Herz and Emily Barnes based out of northwest, New Jersey. These two artists combine heartfelt harmonies, penetrating songwriting and a natural artistic chemistry that makes for a captivating live show. The union of Herz’s rich vocals with Barnes’mesmering voice creates an inimitable sound and style that is turning heads.Closer to Home is a new force to be reckoned with on the indie music scene.
The Red Thread Cafe will be collecting nonperishable food items at the show. The food items will be donated to The Slater Family Network for their Emergency Food Pantry. Items such as canned foods, pasta, peanut butter, jelly or cereal would be very much appreciated. Everyone bringing a nonperishable food item to the show will receive a free coffee, tea or soda. So … help your neighbor and enjoy a beverage on the house.
. The magic starts at 7 p.m. Suggested donation is $5 for individuals and $10 for an entire family. Coffee, tea, soda and scrumptious snacks will be available.
Upcoming events: Christmas gift/bazaar and karaoke – Dec. 19th; Art Night at Bloom in Bangor – Jan. 16th. For a current list of events at The Red Thread Cafe visit their Facebook page. See their video below
Twelve Twenty Four Holiday Concert
Established in 2002, Twelve Twenty-Four performs its Christmas music with a theatrical, rock edge to create a holiday show suitable for fans of all ages. As the nation’s original and longest running recreation of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Twelve Twenty-Four continues making a name for itself throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. Steel Notes Magazine describes Twelve Twenty-Four’s music as, “…it has the hardness and creativity of Rush combined with the finesse and perfection of Pink Floyd!”
This year’s shows will feature songs from their 2012 release, Light in the Dark; their 2010 debut CD, Miracle on Rock Street; as well as everyone’s favorite selections from all five Trans-Siberian Orchestra recordings.
Gracing their concert stage this season is an amazing group of professional and talented performers. With a total of fourteen performers, which includes a six-piece rock band, multi-piece string section, and a variety of vocalists, Twelve Twenty-Four brings the magic of Christmas alive at each show.
Almost every Twelve Twenty-Four performance benefits a specific group or charity. Over the past thirteen years, Twelve Twenty-Four has helped these organizations raise tens of thousands of dollars! The Bangor High School show benefits the Slate Belt YMCA.
For ticket sales information, visit them at www.twelvetwentyfour.net and www.facebook.com/twelvetwentyfour. While you are there, join their extended family to make Twelve Twenty-Four a family holiday tradition, as have many others.
Plainfield School Craft Fair
Spaces still available!!! Vendors/Crafters please contact Lisa Debellis at [email protected] or by calling 610-759-5605.
East Bangor Comedy Show
Hosted by: Keith Carnevale. Feature:Terry McNealy Headliner: George Gallo Call 610-588-5996
East Bangor UMCC Christmas Bazaar
Mount Eaton Christmas Market
Directions to the church may be found at mounteatonchurch.org. For more information, please contact the church office at 570-992-7050 or [email protected].
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.
November 22
Washington Twsp. Holiday Bingo
There will be a Jackpot of $500.00 Payout, a Tricky Tray, 50/50, and door prizes.
For tickets call Shirley Thomas, Pres. 610-863-4603, Ruth Hahn, V.P. 610-588-7402, Donna Eberle, Sec. 484-298-0192 or Sandy Wambold, Treas. (Cell) 610-462-5611
Slater Band Bingo and Tricky Tray
Featured products from Longaberger, Coach, Vera Bradley, Thirty-One and Alex & Ani. 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 or 610-588-1780 ALL TICKETS AT DOOR ARE $25.
November 27
Bangor Tree Lighting
November 28
See Christmas Show at American Music Theater
The cost of the trip is $110 and includes dinner at the Bird In Hand restaurant, the show, and all taxes and gratuities.
For further information, call Bill Ruggiero at 610-863-6297
Mount Bethel Ladies Auxiliary Fall Show
November 29
New Approach 'Season of Love'
December 1
Glenn Miller Orchestra at BAHS
The school is very excited to have this world famous big band in concert in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater. What a perfect early Christmas present for a parent or grandparent.
Performance will include some of the following from the GMO library: In the Mood, Danny Boy, Serenade in Blue, A String of Pearls, and many others.
Tickets are just $25 for adults and $20 for veterans, senior citizens, and students. To pre-order tickets, please call Deb Heiney at 610-599-7012 X2137 or email [email protected]."
December 5
Pet Photos With Santa Claws
The pictures will cost $10 for a framed 4x6 print and an email copy, and make wonderful memories and Christmas gifts.
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 find them loving homes. Shelter killing is the number one cause of dog deaths, and Safe Haven has saved over 600 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. If you are an animal lover, we would love to meet you. Help us 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.
Quiet Valley's 25th Annual Old Time Christmas
More than any other holiday, Christmas celebrations center on the traditions of our families and our heritage. Begin a new tradition with your family this year with a visit to Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, where the Christmas customs of the past are brought to life. From the softly glowing lantern lit tour of the 19th century farm to complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, Old Time Christmas is sure to become a favorite holiday tradition for many years to come.
Gather around a bonfire while you wait for your visit to the 1800s to begin. Guides in period clothing will lead guests on their journey into the past beginning with this year’s Victorian skit where Sarah and her younger sisters are busy making wonderful presents for their family. Pick up some gift giving pointers while you are there. Before you leave take a peek at their Christmas Putz, a homemade nativity and village scene that was a custom the Moravians began and was soon enthusiastically adopted by the Pennsylvania Germans.
Afterwards it’s on to the living Nativity located in the barnyard which includes the Quiet Valley farm animals and offers a glimpse at the foundation of this special holiday. Then off to a simple log cabin where folks will enjoy a 1700s German Christmas tale that focuses on preparing for the holiday. At the one room schoolhouse there is plenty of excitement as the school marm leads both the musicians and guests in singing their favorite seasonal carols. There is plenty of nervous trepidation in the original farmhouse as folks await a visit from the Belschnikel, a traditional Pennsylvania German character who made his rounds during the Christmas season. Everyone is anxious to see if they pass his inspection as to whether their behavior for the last year was naughty or nice.
A final stop in the Engel Education Building for complimentary refreshments adds a final festive touch to the visit. As you leave be sure to stop in the Holiday Gift Shop which is stocked with handcrafted items made by Quiet Valley artisans. It is the place to find unique gifts at reasonable prices.
Those looking for a truly meaningful way to start their Christmas season will discover it at this very special event.
Old Time Christmas is held annually the first two full weekends of December. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3-12, with those under three admitted free. You will be outside part of the time so remember to dress warmly. Group tours, by reservation only, for groups of 12 or more are available at a discounted price each of the four days, with groups going every 15 min. beginning at 2:30pm through 3:30pm. Perfect for scout troops, church groups and large families that want to go on tour together. The event takes about an hour & a half to finish touring.
For more information contact Quiet Valley at 570-992-6161, [email protected], or consult the web site at www.quietvalley.org.
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational corporation dedicated to the preservation and presentation of 19th century agricultural history. All monies raised help support the mission of our farm museum and its educational programming. Quiet Valley is located 3 ½ miles south of Stroudsburg, Pa. off of Business Route 209.
December 6New Approach Concert at Trinity The New Approach Christmas Concert will be held 2:00pm December 6 at Trinity Lutheran Chruch, Fourth Street and Broadway, Bangor. Tickets Cost $5.00 with proceeds going to the Trinity Lutheran Food Pantry.
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January 1
Farm Show New Year's Dinner
January 16
Fur Trappers Live Bid Auction
Doors open at 8am. Auction begins at 9am. $5 refundable registration fee, 4% commission. Furtaker license and PTA membership required. Contact Bob Counterman 610-759-9203 Fur Auction @ Belfast-Edelman Sportsman Association, 474 sportsman club Rd. Nazareth, PA 18064.
Doors open at 8am. Auction begins at 9am. $5 refundable registration fee, 4% commission. Furtaker license and PTA membership required. Contact Bob Counterman 610-759-9203
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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.
NOVEMBER SCHEDULE
NOTE; EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 2 LUNCHES
WILL NOT BE SERVED UNTIL 11:30 A.M.
Morning Stretch, 9:15 A.M. Daily
Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 8:00-11:00 A.M.
Afternoon Arts/all mediums welcome , Thursdays, 12:00-3:45 P.M
Pool Tables available every morning, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoon
CRAFT AND ART SHOW
Tuesday, November 3, 9:00 A.M. 2:00 P.M.
HOW DO I PREVENT FALLS??
Thursday, November 5, 10:00 A.M.
Afternoon Arts/ all mediums welcome
Thursday, November 5, 12:00-3:45 P.M.
BASEBALL GAME-be in the series
Friday, November 6, 12:00 Noon
AARP MEETING
Monday, November 9, 1:30 P.M.
UNITED HEALTH CARE
Tuesday, November 10, 10:00 A.M.
CLOSED VETERANS DAY
November 11
Afternoon Arts/all mediums welcome
Thursday, November 12, 12:00-3:45
(making Thanksgiving Turkey)
Crafts & Chat
Tuesday, November 17, 9:00 A.M.
Zumba Gold w/Janis
Tuesday, November 17, 10:00 A.M.
WINTER SAFETY
Wednesday, November 18, 10:30 A.M.
Officer Council Meeting
Thursday, November 19, 9:00 A.M.
Afternoon Arts/all mediums welcome
Thursday, November 19 12:00-3:45 P.M.
MUSIC WITH GARY DEE
Friday, November 20, 12:00-2:00 P.M.
Craft & Chat
Tuesday, November 24, 9:00 A.M.
Zumba Gold w/Janis
Tuesday, November 24, 10:00 A.M.
CLOSED -HAPPY AND BLESSED THANKSGIVING DAY .....Thursday, November 26
CLOSED
Friday, November 27-HAPPY BLACK FRIDAY
LEFT OVER DAY-
(Bring all goodies you want to get out of house)
Monday, November 30, 8:30 A.M.
New Books at
Blue Mt. Community Library
Circling The Sun, Paula McLain
Make Me, Lee Child
We Never Asked For Wings, Vanessa Diffenbaugh
Orphan # 8, Kim Van Alkemade
Dance of the Bones, J.A. Jance
Starlight on Willow Lake, Susan Wiggs
Lydia's Hope, Marta Perry
The Girl from Krakow, Alex Rosenberg
The Good Neighbor, A.J. Banner
The Race for Paris, Meg Clayton
X, Sue Grafton
Who Do You Love, Jennifer Weiner
The Secrets of Lake Road, Karen Katchur
The Murderer's Daughter, Jonathan Kellerman
Adult Large Print - Fiction
Never Die Alone, Lisa Jackson
The End Game, Catherine Coulter
The Scam, Janet Evanovich
Undercover, Danielle Steel
The Murder House, James Patterson
Come Rain or Come Shine, Jan Karon
Keeper's Reach, Carla Neggers
Adult Non-fiction:
A Common Struggle, Patrick Kennedy
Had I Known, Joan Lunden
New Books at
Bangor Public Library
Dye, Ginny: On to Richmond
Higgins, Kristan: If you only knew;
Hilderbrand, Elin: Winter stroll;
Howe, Katherine: The house of velvet and glass; Lagercrantz, David: The girl in the spiders web; Macomber, Debbie: Dashing through the snow;
Maron, Margaret: Long upon the land;
Moyes, Jojo: After you;
Patterson, James: Murder house;
Paul, Donita: Two tickets to the Christmas ball;
Robb, J.D.: Devoted in death;
Ross, Ann: Miss Julia lays down the law;
Slaughter, Karin: Kisscut;
Steele, Danielle: Undercover;
Todd, Charles: A pattern of lies;
Trigiani, Adriana: All the stars in the heavens;
Weir, Andy: The Martian.
Adult Non Fiction
Brown, Theresa: The shift, one nurse, twelve hours, four patients lives;
O’Reilly, Bill: Killing Kennedy: the end of Camelot.
Large Print Fiction
Lee, Harper: To kill a mockingbird;
Moriarty, Liane: The hypnotists love story.
Young Adult Fiction
Black, Holly: The copper gauntlet; The iron trial; London, Jack: White Fang;
Riggs, Ransom: Library of souls;
Riordan, Rick: The sword of summer;
Wharton, Edith: Ethan Frome.
Dvds
Avengers Age of Ultron; Outlander season one volume two.
Helping Hands 2015 Plans
November and December 2015 Roseto Helping Hands will be selling Holiday candy and caroling throughout the streets of Roseto. Caroling date to be announced. To purchase candy, contact Lynne Smith at 610-863-7252.
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