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Trick or Treat
Schedule Bangor - October 25 (3-5)
Bushkill Twsp - October 31 (6-8) East Bangor - ??????? Pen Argyl - October 25 (3-5) Plainfield Twsp - October 25 (3-5) Portland - October 21 (4-6) Roseto - ???????? UMBT - October 31 (4-6) Washington Twsp - October 25 (3-5) Wind Gap - October 25 (3-5) Trunk or Treat - October 25 (3-5) (Trinity ELC) |
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Butt Dials Keep 911 Dispatchers Busy
The Google researchers said they shadowed 911 dispatchers in San Francisco and discovered 30 percent of the calls received in a particular window of time were accidental rather than actual emergencies.
The team said protocol requires dispatchers to return the calls and leave voice mails, bringing the amount of time wasted per accidental call to about a minute and 14 seconds.
Google said it polled dispatchers and more than one-third identified accidental calls as the largest "pain point" of their work day.
Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Michael O'Rielly issued a memo last year suggesting 50 percent of 911 calls were pocket dials.
"Dedicated and hard-working public safety officials who answer and respond to Americans in times of need are being inundated by accidental wireless calls to 911," O'Rielly wrote.
"If my anecdotal experiences are remotely accurate, it would mean that approximately 84 million 911 calls a year are pocket dials," he wrote. "This is a huge waste of resources... and increases the risk that legitimate 911 calls -- and first responders -- will be delayed."
Accidental calls aren't the only time-wasters for 911 dispatchers and emergency responders -- police departments in Britain and the United States recently tweeted pleas for members of the public to refrain from using emergency numbers to report Facebook outages.
Police in Austintown, Ohio, said they responded to a 911 call Friday from a man who told officers he smoked too much marijuana. The man was found "on the floor in the fetal position" and "was surrounded by a plethora of Doritos, Pepperidge Farm Goldfish and Chips Ahoy cookies."
No charges have yet been filed in connection with the incident.
MOTHERHOOD......
Keep Mornings Moving for Busy Moms
(BPT) - The average American mother has a bazillion things to do every morning, and only two hands — and limited time — to get it all done. Finding some tricks and tactics to make the morning go smoothly can help ensure you accomplish everything, squeeze in a satisfying breakfast, and get the family out the door on time.
Here are six smart ways to save time in the morning and get the day off to a good start:
1. Work ahead — Anything you can do the night before is one less thing you have to do in the morning. Generally, moms have more time at night after the kids are in bed, so shave minutes off your morning tasks by doing basic things — like choosing outfits, organizing backpacks and athletic bags, and even pre-packing non-perishables in lunch bags — the night before.
2. Know what’s coming — Use smartphone apps to check the weather forecast and traffic reports so you can be prepared. A quick look at the next day’s forecast before going to bed can help you know how to dress everyone, and setting your phone to receive real-time driving alerts can let you know if you need to leave the house a little earlier to beat the traffic.
3. Choose a speedy, wholesome and satisfying breakfast — You may not have time for a hearty feast, but skipping breakfast altogether is a bad idea. You need that boost of energy and satisfaction in the morning to help get the day started right. Look for wholesome options that are easy to eat on the go, like Lance Quick Starts. The new breakfast biscuit sandwiches from Lance feature two satisfying whole grain crackers with a delicious filling in between. Quick Starts deliver protein, whole grains, B vitamins and fiber, and are available in a variety of flavors, including Blueberry Muffin, Cinnamon Roll and Maple French Toast with new savory and sweet options like Everything Bagel and Vanilla Greek Yogurt coming soon. Visit www.lance.com to learn more.
4. Build organizational habits — Hunting for car keys, your purse, running shoes, or your kids’ backpacks can add critical minutes to your morning schedule. Designate spots in your house for important morning items — such as a hook next to the door for your car keys — and return those items to those spots each time you’re done using them.
5. De-stress with some stretching — It may be difficult to fit in a run or workout every morning, but you can still savor the benefits of some mild physical activity. Stretches can relax your mind and loosen muscles, and you can do them virtually anywhere. Lift yourself onto your tip toes and rock back on your heels to stretch calf muscles while you’re standing at the counter or waiting for your kids to get ready. Do some gentle head rolls to ease neck strain while you’re sitting in the car at a stoplight or waiting in traffic.
6. Keep kids moving with music — Children may not feel motivated by a traditional timer, or by you verbally counting down the minutes for them. Instead, try making a playlist of their favorite songs that lasts exactly as long as they have to get ready in the morning. Help them learn that by the end of the first song, teeth must be brushed. When the third song is over, everyone should have backpacks and their favorite Quick Starts in hand and be ready to walk out the door.
From wholesome on-the-go breakfast snacking to easy stress-relievers and better organization, it’s possible to manage the hectic pace of every morning — and get your day started smoothly.
TRAFFIC ALERTS OCTOBER 8
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.
Washington Street (Upper North Main/Creek Road) (Bangor)
Between PA Avenue AND Lake Minsi Drive will experience delays and lane restriction October 8 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Belvidere Martins Creek Hwy
Between Gravel Hill AND River Road will experience delays and lane restriction October 8 and October 9 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Aluta Mill Road
Between Bushkill Center Road AND High Street will experience delays and lane restriction October 8 and October 9 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
CLICK HERE FOR ALL TRAFFIC ALERTS THIS WEEK
Halloween Parade The Bangor Elks Halloween Parade will be held on Thursday, October 15th at 7:00pm. This year’s theme is “The Wild Wild West”. Parade participants may register at Brays Newsstand, 36 Broadway, Bangor; Heard’s Meat Market, 501 S. Main Street, Bangor; or the Bangor Public Library. The signup deadline is Saturday, October 10th at 3pm. Late signups will be held at the ...
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BHS Author At Library. The Friends of the Bangor Public Library are having a brunch with the author October 24 at 10:00am featuring BHS grad Karen Katchur. Admission is free but registration requested by calling 588-4136. Brunch is also available.
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Mary Bert's
Ciao Amici ,
This is part 2 of “The Express” article from 1980, written by Lauri di Felice. Mary and her late husband Bert [Mary’s real name is Mary Cannavo] - “Mary Bert” is her nickname], held dances in the back room of the luncheonette years ago. Mary unlocked and opened .. READ MORE ... |
Haunted TourThe Slate Belt Heritage Center hosts another Haunted Heritage Tour on Thursday, October 8th beginning at 7 PM and continuing at 15-minute intervals until 9 PM. There is a whole new line-up of ghosts this year. Some will tell conflicting stories about the same eerie event. Visitors must solve the mysteries themselves and decide which ghosts they believe.
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Crafters Needed For Fall Craft Show Crafters are wanted for a Fall Craft Show November 3, 9:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.at the Slate Belt Senior Center in the Blue Valley Farm Show. Tables are available for $10. Call for further information, 610-588-1224
This Week at Bloom Normal 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 and Saturday's from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Stop by and spend some time being creative. Studio fee is $8.00 during open hours. Special Events during the week:
Fire, Volunteer Ambulance Grants
Volunteer ambulance companies and all fire departments can soon apply for the popular Fire Company, Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program for the 2015-16 program year. More than $30 million is available statewide to help these first responders.
Applications are online for fire and ambulance departments to complete. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, Oct. 22. The grants may be used for construction or renovation of a unit’s station, the purchase or repair of equipment, training or debt reduction. The grant program was created by the General Assembly as Act 10 of 2007, and is funded through state gaming proceeds NYC Bus to See "Kinky" A New York City bus trip to see the show Kinky is planned for October 24 from 8:45am - 9:00pm
THE BUS PRICE IS $ 40.00 PER PERSON WHICH INCLUDES DELUXE MOTORCOACH W / EASTON COACH COMPANY AND TIP TO DRIVER. BUS & SHOW IS $145.00 EACH PERSON. INCLUDES : REAR ORCHESTRA SEATS TO "KINKY BOOTS" 2PM SHOW. DELUXE MOTORCOACH W / EASTON COACH COMPANY & TIP TO DRIVER. RESERVATION & CANCELLATIONS ALL PRICES ARE PER PERSON. FULL PAYMENT DUE AT BOOKING. NO REFUND UNLESS THE TRIP IS SOLD OUT AND THEY FILL YOUR SEAT. DEPART 9:00AM FROM Five Points Elementary school parking lot. Arrive NYC approximately 10:30am. You may choose from 3 drop off points LITTLE ITALY/CHINATOWN, 47TH & Broadway or Fifth ave & 59th (central park) Depart NYC 7:30PM. AT 47TH BETWEEN BROADWAY AND 7TH AVE . Helping Humble Hearts for Hope Humble Hearts for Hope, 929B Browntown Rd, Nazareth, Pennsylvania 18064, is seeking local collections from schools, churches, individuals, organizations, groups, etc. from October 1 through November 1.
If you are willing to coordinate with us for some food, personal collection items from your area please contact them at [email protected] 484-764-8198 or on Facebook. They are also taking financial donations of gift cards to Weis, Shoprite, Wegmans, Giant, Target or Home Depot (For box fans summer months) 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. 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. Friends of the Bangor Public Library
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Bangor Class of 63 Birthday Gathering BHS Class of 1963 classmates and guests will hold an informal get-together from 6-10pm Saturday October 10 at the Broadway Pub to celebrate everyone that is having a birthday this year! Many are turning 70. Some may be a little younger and some may be a little older. Same for guests/spouses.
Please reply if you plan to attend by calling Judi Brugler at 610-588-0686 Lukies Fall Festival at Weona The 12th Annual Lukie's festival will be held Saturday from 11am - 5pm October 10th 2015 Weona Park, Pen Argyl,
"TOGETHER WE WILL CURE SMA" Join them for Food, Games, Fun, Raffles, Live Music, Pie Eating Contest, Face Painting, Hay Rides, Clowns, Balloons, Mini Golf, Historic Carousel, Pumpkins, Bake Sale, Sand Art, Fire and Safety Program hosted by Lookout Fire Company #1, and Family Fun for Everyone!! Lukie's Fall Festival was founded in memory of Luke Anthony Joseph Maida who passed away from Spinal Muscular Astrophy at 6 months old. As a memorial to our beloved "Lukie" and to continue his fight, we decided to host "Lukie's Fall Festival." Lukie's Fall Festival is a fun and entertaining day, where families can come and have agreat time together, treasuring those sweet everyday moments, while helping to raise money for Cure SMA. Pen Argyl Class of 73 Trip
The Pen Argyl High School class of 1973 is hosting a bus trip to Lancaster on Saturday October 10. They will be going to kitchen kettle village for some shopping and then travel to Shady Maple smorgasbord for a great dinner. The cost is $60 per person. They leave Weis market in Pen Argyl at 9:00 am. Return home around 8:00 pm. There are seats open. Please call 601-417-0461 if interested and for more information.
Annual Harvest Festival
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm celebrates their 41st Annual Harvest Festival on October 10th and 11th, 2015. This year’s theme is “Green is our Valley – Homesteading.” Many families in the United States are becoming interested in doing more for themselves. They are learning about everything from raising chickens in their backyard to tapping maple trees to make their own syrup. Everyone is interested in buying local produce or growing it on their own. Solar energy, windmills and other energy saving methods are topics of interest. People are having bee hives or using cloth napkins, dehydrating their own fruit or making a compost pile. It all sounds like the Quiet Valley way of doing things. Thinking green, being green, keeps it green. We hope with this year’s theme visitors will learn something they can take home and use that will make them a little more self-sufficient and our world a brighter shade of green.
In addition to demonstrations and displays dealing with the theme, there will be plenty of traditional skills and heritage crafts demonstrated such as spinning, weaving, broom making, scrapple making, apple butter making, basket making, candle making. There will also be plenty of folk entertainment, good country food, children’s activities, pumpkin decorating, a quilt raffle, pony rides, horse drawn wagon rides, one room schoolhouse presentation, outdoor brick bake oven and much more. The New Jersey Frontier Guard will portray French and Indian War soldiers trekking through the farm. The Civil War Encampment is always a favorite at Harvest Festival. The 142nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Co. G Re-enactors will portray the drill and everyday life of soldiers in the 19th century giving visitors a special glimpse into local history. DETAILS - Harvest Festival offers visitors of all ages two days of old-fashion fun. All funds raised will help support the mission of our nonprofit educational organization. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is located 3 miles south of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania off of Business Route 209. The festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 101th and 11th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Demonstrations are under tents. Admission is adults $10.00 & ages 3 - 12 $5.00. No pets and no smoking please. The Harvest Festival schedule is subject to change. For more information: 570-992-6161, [email protected] or www.quietvalley.org County Open Gate Farm Tours
The Northampton County Open Gate Farm Tours have been annual traditions for more than four decades. Farms in Northampton County “open their gates” once a year for the public to visit their farming operation and get a taste of local agriculture.
This year the Northampton County Open Gate Farm Tour is scheduled for Saturday, October 10th and Sunday, October 11th from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on both days. There are 9 participating farms offering educational tours, food samples, pumpkin picking and more! For a list of the farms and detailed descriptions visit extension.psu.edu/northampton. Farms include Amore Fram, Apple Blossom Village, Baarda Farm, Burnside Plantation (Sun only) Clear Spring Farm, Easton Urban Farm, Juniperdale Farms (The Produce Crib) Klein Farms, Point Phillip Perennials, Purple Haze Alpacas. Columcille Megalith Park offers guided tours Columcille Megalith Park offers guided tours on the second Saturday of each month
The tour will start at 10:00am with an orientation talk in the standing stone circle by Irish historian and storyteller Tom Egan who will explain the park's mission and the origins of European standing stone monuments. Tom will also give details on the origins and extent of the European Celtic culture with a short explanation about the gods and goddesses of ancient Celtic Mythology. Included is an explanation of who Columcille was in the context of early Irish history and an explanation of how the park's founder Bill Cohea became inspired to create the beautiful place we will be touring. The tour will then begin. Stops along the tour will include St. Columba's Chapel, St. Oran's Bell Tower, Signal Hill, Thor's Gate, the Labyrinth, Temple of the Glen and the Cauldron stone. Plus the Fairy Ring, the Sacred Mens's site, Celtic eye, the Sacred Women's site, Manannan's Stone and the Sirius Stone. At each stop along the tour the special meaning of that place will be discussed, particularly as the place relates to the topics that were covered in the initial orientation talk. These discussions at the sites along the way typically vary considerably in content and depth to keep them responsive to the varied interests of individuals taking each tour. The tours will end at the Voyagers Lounge around noon, where those on the tour are invited to sign the guest book and examine the publications, crystals and other material related to the park that are available there. If you would like additional information you may contact Tom Egan directly on 610-360-1701. There is no charge for the tour but freewill donations are gladly accepted. NCC Offers Training in Certified Electronics Health Records Technician Job opportunities for certified electronics health records technicians are expected to increase much faster than for those in many other health-related careers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The need for technicians is growing because more technicians are required to handle the new responsibilities associated with electronic data management.
The class will run on Saturdays from October 10 – December 19, 9:00 a.m. – noon, at the Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem and Tuesdays and Wednesdays, November 10 – December 9, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Monroe Campus, 2411 Route 715, Tannersville. Those who complete the program will receive a certification of completion from the college, and will then be eligible to take the national certification examination. The fee is $795. FMI, visit www.northampton.edu/Healthcarecerts. For questions, call 610-332-6585 or e-mail [email protected]. Acme Hose 125th Anniversary The annual Fall Festival/Block party celebrating the 125th anniversary of Acme Hose #1 in East Stroudsburg takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at The Historic Dansbury Depot and Crystal Street in downtown East Stroudsburg, PA.
Activities include: Crime Prevention and Fire Safety Activities for Kids: Crime Prevention Displays, Finger Printing Kits, Meet our Stroud Regional Police Officers. The Acme Hose Company will have Fire Trucks on Display from Past to Present. Come out and meet our Local Firefighters. There will be a special themed Anniversary Cake for all at 7 p.m. Also included in the event: Kids Carnival Rides, Pony Rides, Bounce House, Fall Krafts for Kids, Pumpkin & Face Painting, Live Music All Day, Food and Beverages, Assortment of Vendors and tours of the railroad station & switch tower. Steamtown will be running an excursion into East Stroudsburg. For train tickets, contact Steamtown directly. Vendor Spaces still available-Email: [email protected] This event is Co-sponsored by Dansbury Depot Restoration Committee, Eastburg Community Alliance, East Stroudsburg RR Switch Tower Society, Acme Hose Company, Stroud Region Open Space and Recreation Commission, The Borough of East Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg Crime Watch, Stroud Area Regional Police Department, and Steamtown National Historic Site. |
October 11
East Bangor UMCC 150th
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will celebrate their 150th Congregational Anniversary at the 9:15 a.m. worship service on Sunday, October 11th. Bishop Peggy Johnson will be the guest speaker.
The choir will offer a special song to commemorate the occasion. A luncheon will be served in the fellowship hall following the service. Reservations are required (call 610-588-4453 or email [email protected] by September 20th). The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more information visit ebumc.org. Slate Belt Masonic Motorama The third annual Slate Belt Masonic Motorama will be held from Sunday October 11 to Monday October 12 at 3:00pm.
Safe Haven Adoption Day Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold an adoption day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 11 at Walmart, Route 940, Mt. Pocono..
Safe Haven will have many young dogs available for you to meet and get to know. Safe Haven requires a pre-adoption application with references and a home visit prior to adoption. Safe Haven Pet Rescue is a small group of dedicated volunteers from the West End of the Poconos who save highly adoptable dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters and finds them loving homes. Shelter killing is the number one cause of dog deaths and Safe Haven has saved more than 800 lives so far. Safe Haven Rescue needs volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, transporting dogs to vets and groomers and fostering homeless dogs until they find their forever homes. Help save homeless dogs. For more information about Safe Haven, and to find a list of dogs available for adoption and adoption applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at [email protected]. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook. October 13 |
Apple Dumpling Sale at Christ ELC An Apple Dumpling Sale will be held at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 S. Delaware Dr. (Route 611), Mount Bethel (Stone Church) on Tuesday October 13th. The cost is $5 each. Dumplings can be picked up between 11 am and 1 pm. Orders are recommended. To place your order or for additional information call Chrissy at 610-588-0809 or Blanche at 570-897-6612.
NCC to Hold College Fair Representatives from more than 150 colleges, universities and technical schools will be at Northampton Community College, Spartan Center, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township, on Tuesday, October 13, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. to meet with high school students, their parents, transfer students, and adults interested in continuing their educations.
The fair is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Association for College Admissions Counseling. For more information, e-mail [email protected]. |
October 14
NCC Info Session on Legal Weapon Training
Northampton Community College (NCC) will offer a free information session on the Pennsylvania Lethal Weapons Act (235) courses on Sept. 14 at 10:00 a.m. and at 6:00 p.m., at the Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem. The course provides training for watch guards, security guards, protective patrolmen, and private detectives, who in their course of employment, are required to carry lethal weapons.
Other dates for information sessions, at the Fowler Center, include October 5, 10:00 a.m. – noon; October 5, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.; November 2, 10:00 a.m. – noon; November 2, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.; December 7, 10:00 a.m. – noon; December 7, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. To register, visit www.northampton.edu. For questions, call 610-332-6596 Bangor Borough Candidates Night Bangor residents are invited to attend the 2015 Candidates' Night, hosted by the Bangor Block Watch. The event is set for Wednesday, October 14th from 7pm-9pm at the Bee Hive Community Center in Bangor, 197 Pennsylvania Avenue. The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
Candidates' Night will serve as a forum for the community to meet candidates, pose questions, and express concerns for candidates to address. The event gives candidates the opportunity to highlight focus areas of their campaign, and meet their constituents. Bangor Borough Council Candidates invited: Mr. Kenneth Brewer III (1st Ward) Mr. Barry Schweitzer (1st Ward) Michael J. Bilotta (2nd Ward) Ms. Bonnie LaBar (2nd Ward) Ms. Karey Murphy (3rd Ward) Mr. David Houser (4th Ward) Mr. Robert Goffredo (4th Ward) |
October 15
Bangor Halloween Parade October 15
The Bangor Elks Halloween Parade will be held on Thursday, October 15th at 7:00pm. This year’s theme is “The Wild Wild West”. Parade participants may register at Brays Newsstand, 36 Broadway, Bangor; Heard’s Meat Market, 501 S. Main Street, Bangor; or the Bangor Public Library. The signup deadline is Saturday, October 10th at 3pm. Late signups will be held at the Bee Hive Community Center on Thursday, October 15th at 5pm.
All parade participants will meet and line up at the Bee Hive Community Center and Merchants Bank, 191 Branch. Group and float participants will be notified a few days before the parade with their line-up information. Candy may be handed out to the children by walking along side your float or group. Please do not throw candy from your float or car! Prizes will be awarded after the parade at the Elks Lodge on Broadway. Hot dogs and drinks will be served. For more information, please contact Keith Heard, Parade Marshall at 610-588-1195 or 610-588-3183. NCC Peace ConferenceThe Peace Conference planned for October 15 from 9-3 also include:
FMI: e-mail [email protected] or call 610-861-4178 Enrique's Journey Author at NCC Sonia Nazario, author of the acclaimed book Enrique’s Journey, will give the Cohen Lecture at Northampton Community College’s sixth annual Peace Conference, on Thursday, October 15, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall, Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township.
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October 16
Speaker Series: Anita Collins, Ph.D. Lehigh Gap Nature Center
For over 100 years, twenty miles of the north side of the Kittatinny Ridge was denuded because of heavy metal and acid rain contamination from the NJ Zinc Company plant in Palmerton. Attempts to remediate that damage were unsuccessful until members of Lehigh Gap Nature Center proposed the use of native grasses to initiate restoration of soils and stabilization of the contaminants. Within a few years the effectiveness of this approach was evident. Now LGNC is the center of active recreation, education, conservation and research activity, almost all of it carried out by volunteers. Registration is required.
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October 18
Safe Haven Rescue Dogs Meet & Greet
Safe Haven will have many young dogs available for you to meet and get to know. Safe Haven requires a pre-adoption application with references and a home visit prior to adoption.
Safe Haven Pet Rescue is a small group of dedicated volunteers from the West End of the Poconos who save highly adoptable dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters and finds them loving homes. Shelter killing is the number one cause of dog deaths and Safe Haven has saved more than 800 lives so far.
Safe Haven Rescue needs volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, transporting dogs to vets and groomers and fostering homeless dogs until they find their forever homes. Help save homeless dogs.
For more information about Safe Haven, and to find a list of dogs available for adoption and adoption applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at [email protected]. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook
October 24
Green-Walk Fall Farm Festival
The Green-Walk Trout Hatchery Fall Farm Festival, will be held Saturday, October 24, 2015 (rain date Oct. 25), from 12PM-5PM, at 2290 Delabole Road, Bangor,
Fishing Contest $25, Pumpkins, Biking Demo. Admission $5. For more information call 610-588-1421 or visit www.greenwalktrouthatchery.com. Scout DaySaturday, October 24, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Scouts will complete some requirements for badges related to cultural and natural history topics. Topics will include forestry, invasive ecology, and the Pennsylvania Longrifle. Scouts can also explore the topics of metalwork, leatherwork, and outdoor cooking. Admission to the Market Faire and Rendezvous is included in the $5 cost. This program is appropriate for ages 10 and up. Registration is required. BHS Author Coming to Bangor Lirary The Friends of the Bangor Public Library are having a brunch with the author October 24 at 10:00am featuring BHS grad Karen Katchur. Admission is free but registration requested by calling 588-4136 brunch is also available.
(BELOW IS A STORY THAT APPEARED IN THIS PAPER AUGUST 4, 2015) Bangor High graduate Karen (Shoemaker) Katchur has published The Secrets of Lake Road (Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin’s Press) . Karen Katchur -- Official Author Website . In her book, Jo has been hiding the truth about her role in her high school boyfriend’s drowning for sixteen years. Every summer, she drops her children off with her mother at the lakeside community where she spent summers growing up, but cannot bear to stay herself; everything about the lake reminds her of the guilt she feels. For her daughter Caroline, however, the lake is a precious world apart; its familiarity and sameness comforts her every year despite the changes in her life outside its bounds. At twelve years old and caught between childhood and adolescence, she longs to win her mother’s love and doesn’t understand why Jo keeps running away. Then seven-year-old Sara Starr goes missing from the community beach. Rescue workers fail to uncover any sign of her—but instead dredge up the bones Jo hoped would never be discovered, shattering the quiet lakeside community’s tranquility. Caroline was one of the last people to see Sara alive on the beach, and feels responsible for her disappearance. She takes it upon herself to figure out what happened to the little girl. As Caroline searches for Sara, she uncovers the secrets her mother has been hiding, unraveling the very foundation of everything she knows about herself and her family in this riveting novel that is impossible to put down and hard to forget. Karen Katchur holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from West Chester University and a Masters of Education degree in Health and Physical Education from East Stroudsburg University. She lives in Eastern Pennsylvania with her husband and two children. She enjoys running and tennis and playing with her flat coat retriever puppy, Tucker and her cat, Carly. Jacobsburg Market Faire & Rendezvous Jacobsburg Historical Society’s annual Market Faire & Rendezvous is traditionally held during the last full weekend of October on the grounds of the Boulton Historic Site, just outside of Nazareth, Pennsylvania. The 2015 event will be open to the public on Saturday, October 24th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday, October 25th from 10:00AM to 3:00PM. Parking is available in the pasture behind the John Joseph Henry House at 402 Henry Road, just off the Belfast Exit on Route 33. Adult admission $5.00 with free on-site parking. Children 12 and under, JHS members, active duty military and scouts are free.
The Market Faire & Rendezvous is family-friendly with a living history encampment representing many periods of American history, including the Pre-Colonial, Colonial, and Fur Trade Eras. Demonstrations and events include primitive archery, blacksmithing, black powder demos, children’s games, a scavenger hunt, a Market Faire of 18th & 19th century traders, and individual blanket traders. Demonstrators of Early American Arts & Crafts will present their skills in leatherwork, hornwork, ropemaking, quillwork, shoemaking, and gunmaking near the Nicholas Hawk Gun Shop. Open hearth cooking demonstrations will also be provided in the Summer Kitchen. The Early American Craft Education Center, the John Joseph Henry House Museum, the Nicholas Hawk Log Cabin Workshop, and the Pennsylvania Longrifle Museum and gift shop will all be open to the public during this event. Bear Honey Farms will be joining them this year! Bear Honey Farms is a local honey bee farm offering a variety of bee related products including local honey and bees wax candles. Cliff Wright-Sunflower is a master beekeeper, environmental educator, storyteller and performer. Cliff will be presenting his “Dancin’ with the Honeybees” program on Saturday and Sunday, October 24 & 25 at 11:00am for the public near the Children’s Activity tent. |
October 21
Candidates Night
October 25
German Luncheon Arndt's Lutheran A German luncheon will be held at Arndt's Lutheran October 25. Slow cured sauerkraut, homemade applesauce, home made cole slaw, brats, and homemade apple dumplings with ice cream. Enjoy all of this for $10 ; children under 5 are admitted free. Arndt’s Lutheran church, 1851 Arndt Road, Easton, PA, from 12 noon to 2 pm. You are welcome to join them for worship at 10:30 am.
Safe Haven Rescue Dogs Meet & Greet Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold an adoption day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 25 at Tractor Supply, Rt. 940, Mt Pocono.
Safe Haven will have many young dogs available for you to meet and get to know. Safe Haven requires a pre-adoption application with references and a home visit prior to adoption. Safe Haven Pet Rescue is a small group of dedicated volunteers from the West End of the Poconos who save highly adoptable dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters and finds them loving homes. Shelter killing is the number one cause of dog deaths and Safe Haven has saved more than 800 lives so far. Safe Haven Rescue needs volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, transporting dogs to vets and groomers and fostering homeless dogs until they find their forever homes. Help save homeless dogs. For more information about Safe Haven, and to find a list of dogs available for adoption and adoption applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at [email protected]. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook Boomer's Angels Boo Fest On Sunday, October 25 come to the LVPG Annual Boo Fest at the Bethlehem Rose Garden, Eighth and Union Boulevard, Bethlehem from 12 PM to 4 PM and meet some of the beautiful loving dogs that Boomer's Angels (BAARC) have for adoption!
All of their adoptions must be pre-approved so why not fill out and application in advance. Visit www.boomersangels.com for an application. If you’re not ready to adopt, why not try fostering? Foster homes are desperately needed so we can continue to save lives! They provide you with everything a foster parent will need. You supply the love and a safe home until they are adopted. Boomer’s Angels is in need of volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, etc. Boomer’s Angels Animal Rescue & Care was formed to give as many homeless and downtrodden animals the brightest future possible. Be an Angel for a homeless pet! Email [email protected] or visit our website at www.boomersangels.com, find us on Facebook, or call (570)350-4977.. Third Annual Run to End Violence On October 25th 2015, Women's Resources of Monroe County, Inc. will be hosting its THIRD ANNUAL RUN TO END VIOLENCE, a 5K run/walk, at the Pleasant Valley School District campus in Brodheadsville. Last year completely exceeded our expectations, we are excited and motivated to see where we can take the event this year.
Register by Oct. 9th to be guaranteed a T-shirt. FMI: www.wrmonroe.org/5k |
October 28
Pink In The Rink
Please email [email protected] to reserve your seats now.
October 31
Owl-O-Ween
November 3
Fall Craft Show
November 5
Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club
Program: “History of the Radio Corporation of America – Pete / NL7XM. Hams and others interested are always welcome. Directions: http://goo.gl/maps/qKUJC. FMI: www.dlarc.org. 610.432.8286
November 14
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.
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
January 1
Farm Show New Year's Dinner
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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.
New Books at
Blue Mt. Community Library
Radiant Angel, Nelson DeMille
The Dog Who Saved Me, Susan Wilson
One Mile Under, Andrew Gross
The Fateful Lightning, Jeff Shaara
The Rocks, Peter Nichols
In The Unlikely Event, Judy Blume
World Gone By, Dennis Lehane
Finders Keepers, Stephen King
The Forgotten Room, Lincoln Child
14th Deadly Sin, James Patterson
Memory Man, David Baldacci
Inside The O'Briens, Lisa Genova
The Sound of Glass, Karen White
The Guest Cottage, Nancy Thayer
Solitude Creek, Jeffery Deaver
Gathering Prey, John Sandford
The Enemy Inside, Steve Martini
Adult Large Print - Fiction
One True Heart, Jodi Thomas
One Wish, Robyn Carr
Chasing Sunsets, Karen Kingsbury
The Cavendon Women, Barbara Taylor Bradford
Your Next Breath, Iris Johansen
Perfect Match, Fern Michaels
Blue Prints, Barbara Delinksy
The Truth According to Us, Annie Barrows
The President's Shadow, Brad Meltzer
Wicked Charms, Janet Evanovich
Adult Non-fiction:
Stepdog, Mireya Navarro
American Wife, Taya Kyle
Hidden Girl, Shyima Hall
The Book of Joan, Melissa Rivers
A Lucky Life Interrupted, Tom Brokaw
New Books at
Bangor Public Library
Carr, Robyn: Four friends;
Coyle, Cleo: Once upon a grind;
Dyja, Tom: Meet John Trow; James,
E.L.: Grey; McCullough, Colleen: Bittersweet;
Muller, Marcia: The night searchers; Oates,
Joyce Carol: Little bird of heaven;
Palmer, Diana: Untamed; Spector, Liv: The rich and the dead;
Stovall, Jim: The ultimate gift; Walsh, Brighton: Mrs. Hemingway.
Adult Non Fiction
Feklisov, Aleksandr: The man behind the Rosenbergs; Linkner, Josh: The road to reinvention; Teachout, Terry: Duke a life of Duke Ellington.
Young Adult Fiction
Pearson, Mary: The adoration of Jenna Fox.
Junior Fiction
Farshtey, Greg: Bionicle Rahi beasts;
Holm, Jennifer: Queen of the world;
Stine, R.L.: It’s the first day of school-forever!
Easy Fiction
Adams, Georgie: The real fairy storybook;
Banks, Steven: The amazing SpongeBobini;
Spongebob goes to the doctor;
Krulik, Nancy: Ice cream dreams;
Lewman, David: Bubble blowers beware;
Ostrow, Kim: The great snail race;
Rescek, Sanja: Twinkle, twinkle, little star and other bedtime nursery rhymes;
Wilson, Sarah: Class confusion.
DVD
Absolute power; Is it real?
Da Vinci’s code;
Good night, and good luck; In America;
The Incredible’s; Real women have curves;
Tears in the rain;
The thing about my folks; The whole ten yards.
Helping Hands 2015 Plans
October 7, 2015 Roseto Helping Hands will be at Wendy's in Wind Gap from 5pm-8pm. A portion of the nights proceeds will be donated to Roseto Helping Hands. November 15, 2015 Roseto Helping Hands will be hosting "Bring A Friend" Bingo at the American Legion in Roseto. To purchase a ticket, contact Janet Farole at 484-221-0047.
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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