Call The Numbers Below For Help
With Any of these Issues..........
OPIOD/ DRUG ADDICTION
PA GET HELP NOW
1-800-662-4237
Victim/Witness Assistance
Phone: 610-829-6645
Domestic Violence
Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley, Inc.
24 Hour HOTLINE: 610-437-3369
Sexual Assault
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Drunk Driving
HOTLINE: 610-437-6111
MADD - 610-770-9559
Child Abuse
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Elder Abuse
HOTLINE: 610-252-9060
Other Victims of Violence
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Crime Victim's Compensation
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Drug & Alcohol Abuse
(610) 923-0394
Crisis Intervention
Telephone
24 Hours: 610-252-9060
Northampton County Drug and Alcohol Division
Telephone:610-559-3270
Bethlehem Recovery Center
(610) 849-2209
Northampton County Mental Health
2801 Emrick Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA
Telephone - 610-829-4840
Crisis Intervention
24 Hours 610-829-4841
With Any of these Issues..........
OPIOD/ DRUG ADDICTION
PA GET HELP NOW
1-800-662-4237
Victim/Witness Assistance
Phone: 610-829-6645
Domestic Violence
Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley, Inc.
24 Hour HOTLINE: 610-437-3369
Sexual Assault
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Drunk Driving
HOTLINE: 610-437-6111
MADD - 610-770-9559
Child Abuse
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Elder Abuse
HOTLINE: 610-252-9060
Other Victims of Violence
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Crime Victim's Compensation
HOTLINE: 610-437-6611
Drug & Alcohol Abuse
(610) 923-0394
Crisis Intervention
Telephone
24 Hours: 610-252-9060
Northampton County Drug and Alcohol Division
Telephone:610-559-3270
Bethlehem Recovery Center
(610) 849-2209
Northampton County Mental Health
2801 Emrick Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA
Telephone - 610-829-4840
Crisis Intervention
24 Hours 610-829-4841
Help Hotline
Help Hotline
Traffic Disruptions in Pen Argyl
Stoplight at the intersection of Robinson Avenue & Route 512 in Pen Argyl is being replaced. Traffic disruptions may occur over the next several weeks. Moving Sale A "moving sale" will be held at 209 North Franklin Street, Pen Argyl, PA (West Bangor) from 10:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13. The moving sale will consist primarily of household items. Senior Nights.......See Pen Argyl Girls Soccer and Bangor Boys Soccer Seniors night at SPORTS
Bangor Area High School Bands Fall Concert The Bangor Area High School Fall Bands Concert will be held October 16 7:30 PM in The.M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater
Admission is adults $3., seniors and students $2. Gold Cards and Booster Members FREE More info visit: bahsands.weebly.com Gearing Up for Kindergarten WednesdayThe Bangor Area School District will be offering the fall Gearing Up for Kindergarten program beginning this October. The program will be held at the Five Points Elementary School on Wednesday’s beginning on October 2 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. The Gearing Up for Kindergarten program is intended for families with a child who will be entering kindergarten in August 2020. The classes run for an hour and a half each night This program offers parent/child activities, as well as separate child preparation and parent education classes. Parent topics include: Learning Styles/School Readiness, Temperament, Early Literacy/Math, Social/Emotional Development, Nurturance and Prevention Tools, Nutrition, Safety, and Parent’s Role in School Success. Preschool topics include Math activities, Science exploration, Motor development, Sensory development and Reading/Literacy. The program is free of charge, with child care being offered for siblings. Registration forms are available on the District’s website, at the Five Points Elementary School or by calling Rae Temples at 610-599-7015, ext. 75201#. Bangor's 3rd annual FREE to enter outdoor Chili Music Festival on Broadway will be featuring... 2 stages of live music! With a Wine Beer & Spirits Garden, shopping, and food to purchase. Chili sampling is also available for $7 per person. All ages are welcome to attend! FOOD AND RETAIL VENDORS Bangor Trust Brewing, Broadway Pub, Empire's Coffee, The Little Corner Cafe, Little Creek Bar B Cue, Sango Kura, Miller's Egg Ranch, Glover's Gourmet, Dinky's Ice Cream Parlor, Scentsy with Traci Poane, ColorStreet with Angela Ekkens, and more... MUSIC LINE-UP 12pm - •ITO• & the Moonlight Hippies 1pm - Spur of the Moment Band with Scott Schmutz, Daniel Peechatka, and Douglas McDanolds 2pm - Bakithi Kumalo Music and the South African All-Stars 3:30 - Jesse Morales Duo with Nicholas Pulsinelli 4:30 - Greg Smith - Off The Road SAMPLING TICKETS*** include 5 FREE SAMPLES of chili, beer OR wine, an insulated reusable logo cup with lid, wristband, and includes entrance to the Beer, Wine & Spirits Garden for guests 21 and older ~ $7 PRESALE CREDIT CARD ONLINE +processing fees | $11 DAY OF | or stop by Bangor Trust Brewing, Grace on Broadway, or VS Eyewear before 10/12 to purchase presale tickets for $7 cash VINEYARDS, BREWERIES & SPIRITS: Bangor Trust Brewing, Franklin Hill Vineyards, Rowan Asher, The Renegade Winery, Tolino Vineyards, Eight Oaks Farm Distillery, Triple Sun Spirits Co. - Emmaus, ShawneeCraft Brewing Company and more... ***Beer, wine, and mixed drinks are purchased separately for guests 21 and older. All alcoholic beverages purchased must be consumed within festival grounds and in a commemorative cup with lid available for purchase (see details above) Outside beverages, coolers and backpacks are not allowed on festival grounds TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE...... CLICK HERE Rivalry Game Tickets On Sale
Public reserved bleacher tickets are now on sale. No season passes, Colonial League passes, or gold cards (senior citizens) will be accepted. Tickets are $10.00. Game day general admission tickets cost $10.00. Order at slatebeltrivalry.com Chili Cook-Off...........Above the Pen Argyl Centennial Committee distributes information about their upcoming celebration. Below PAHS Assistant Principal Jason Oakley (L) and Athletic Director Tim Egan cook chili during the Chili Cook Off Saturday sponsored by Waste Management in Pen Argyl. The event was a huge success with nearly 400 people in attendance, 200 taste testers, and 135 landfill tours. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Lisa Newberry Belt & Beyond
Cash Prizes for Pumpkin Carving Contest Octoberfest this year will be held at Bangor Memorial Park (90 Eisenhart Blvd) on Saturday and Sunday, October 19th (4 pm to 8:30 pm) and October 20th (4 pm to 8 pm).
Individuals and/or groups are needed to enter in the themed, carved pumpkin display. Maybe you own a business and you have a group of employees that would like to get together to carve some pumpkins to enter in the contest. You can pick whatever theme you would like. There are tons of carving themes on the internet. There have been some interesting themes in the past such as Harry Potter, classic cars, Toy Story, Elvis, Peanuts, etc. Do you play a sport? Maybe your group wants to carve pumpkins to show support for that sport? The only cost to enter is that you have to buy your own pumpkins. A group of themed pumpkins has to have a minimum of 2 pumpkins in their themed display but you can have as many as you want to carve on display. There will be CASH prizes awarded for the top 3 best group of themed, carved pumpkins. Prizes are $100 for 1st place, $50 for 2nd place and $25.00 for 3rd place. Please email [email protected] for a form and to read the complete rules for entering. In addition, the scarecrow making booth is in need of old stockings and clothing (pants, jeans, t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, hats, etc. They can have holes in them. You can drop them off at the Borough Building or at The Little Corner Cafe. Octoberfest is a 2 day event (which takes place at night) which features food, craft/gift vendors, a moonbounce, pony rides, scarecrow making, pumpkin carving/painting, hay ride and costume contest with prizes. Our main feature is the train ride that will take you around the park to see all of the carved, lit up Jack-O-Lanterns on display. Vendor Spaces are still available. Volunteers are needed to help in all aspects of the event from collecting tickets at booths, running booths, helping to set up and clean up the pumpkin displays and working in the concession stand. For more information or to volunteer, contact Debbie Smith at [email protected] (prefer email) or call 610-751-7692.
Special Events Happening Soon...... "Sock"tober Fest "Sock"tober Fest is here and the United Methodist Women of the East Bangor Community Church is asking for donations of warm socks for men, women and children. The collection will be donated to an agency that works with the homeless and other needy persons. For more info., call 610-588-4453 or visit ebumc.org. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA Halloween Parade Sign-up Deadline Oct. 12 Bangor Lodge #1106 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is pleased to announce the 2019 edition of the Bangor Elks Halloween Parade in the Borough of Bangor. The parade is scheduled to take place Thursday October 17, 2019 at 7:00 PM with no rain date. The parade theme for 2019 will be “A Mardi Gras Halloween”.
Individuals and groups wishing to participate in the parade, can sign up online for free at https://forms.gle/XLfNWpgjPKyHK1hG9 or by visiting the lodge home page and clicking on the parade link. It will be necessary to include an email address for registration for further communications and on the parade. Registration will be available until October 10, 2019. The parade route will be the same as last year Line up will be at the Merchants Bank, Beehive, and Route 191 areas. After the parade, the Bangor Lodge will once again host free hot dogs and soda at the lodge for the parade participants. Further information on the parade will be released in the coming weeks. Any questions can be sent to [email protected] Improving No Call Listings Nothing is more annoying than receiving call after call from telemarketers and spam callers. That’s why we in the House voted to approve legislation designed to improve and strengthen Pennsylvania’s Do Not Call list. That legislation is currently awaiting the governor’s signature to become law.
House Bill 318 amends the 1996 Telemarketer Registration Act by banning these calls on legal holidays and requiring computerized auto-dialers (robocalls) to give residents an “opt-out” option at the beginning of the call. The bill also removes the current renewal requirement and gives residents the opportunity to permanently register their phone numbers on the Pennsylvania Do Not Call list. Currently, phone numbers must be re-registered every five years. The measure also allows businesses to register their numbers on the state’s Do Not Call list. For more information or to register your phone number, click here.
Regular Slate Belt Events This Week.......
Public Service Announcements Rivalry Game Tickets On Sale
Public reserved bleacher tickets are now on sale. No season passes, Colonial League passes, or gold cards (senior citizens) will be accepted. Tickets are $10.00. Game day general admission tickets cost $10.00. Order at slatebeltrivalry.com Struggling With Substances?
People struggling with substances can now walk in for drug and alcohol assessments at the Clean Slate Bangor, 100 South First Street St, Bangor 610-452-9348 Mondays from 10am - 12pm Many times this is the first step toward treatment and a new life. Gearing Up For Kindergarten The Bangor Area School District will be offering the fall Gearing Up for Kindergarten program beginning this October. The program will be held at the Five Points Elementary School on Wednesday’s beginning on October 2 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Absentee Ballots Online Starting with this year’s General Election, voters who need to vote by absentee ballot may apply for the ballot online. The mobile-friendly, online application site, is available at votesPA.com/ApplyAbsentee. When an applicant completes the online form, the information is forwarded directly to the appropriate county elections office for processing. The applicant will then be provided with a ballot that must be completed and either mailed or hand-delivered to the appropriate county election office by the deadline, which is 5 p.m. on the Friday before the election, or Nov. 1 this year. For more information, click here. BYM Meals at First UMC Wind Gap
Come for 100's of pizza crusts, along with peppers, Kind Bars, popcorn, and wheat crackers for the the community. Just come out to any BYM meal on Thursday nights 6-8 pm or even pick up some pantry items after worship on any Sunday 10AM..... First UMC 19 W. West St Wind Gap Pastor John Vidal.....570 426-0645. Trailblazers at Jacobsburg Trailblazers at Jacobsburg meet 4:00pm every Thursday through October 24 at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center. Find a love of nature and outdoors through hiking. This supportive group will inspire you to be your best. All fitness levels are welcome and no one will be left behind. Meet in the parking lot, learn the route, and pair up with some fellow outdoor enthusiast to enjoy the wonderful trails. This event is free and open to the community. Coping With Addiction Impact Forum
Parents, Partners, Loved Ones Program will meet five consecutive Tuesdays beginning September 17, from 6 PM – 8 PM and ending October 15 at Recovery Revolution, Inc 109 Broadway, Bangor. The 5-week course is designed to help people cope with the devastating impacts addiction can have on families. Call for more information 610-599-7700 BHS'67 Mini reunion
It's their 70th birthday year and to celebrate, they are planning an informal reunion, to be held on Saturday November 9 at 1 PM at The Broadway Pub, in the Colonial Hotel at 62 Broadway, Bangor. They will order lunch from the menu. There will be no formal invitations mailed so please let your classmates know, of this event. Spouses or other guests are welcome to come. Please RSVP to 610 863 0816 before October 25. Halloween Parade Sign-ups
Bangor Lodge #1106 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is pleased to announce the 2019 edition of the Bangor Elks Halloween Parade in the Borough of Bangor. The parade is scheduled to take place Thursday October 17, 2019 at 7:00 PM with no rain date. The parade theme for 2019 will be “A Mardi Gras Halloween”. Individuals and groups wishing to participate in the parade, can sign up online for free online at https://forms.gle/XLfNWpgjPKyHK1hG9 or by visiting the lodge home page and clicking on the parade link. It will be necessary to include an email address for registration for further communications and on the parade. Online registration will be available until October 12, 2019. The parade route will be the same as last year. Starting at Pennsylvania Ave (Near The Beehive/Merchants Bank) and then moving right onto N Main St past the CVS Pharmacy then making a right onto Broadway and ending at the Elks Lodge. After the parade, the Bangor Lodge will once again host free hot dogs and soda at the lodge for the parade participants. Questions, comments, or concerns can be sent to [email protected]. Quilt Guild Accepting New Members
Are you interested in learning more about quilting or joining monthly with others who have a common interest in quilting? If yes, consider membership in the Heart In Hand Quilt Guild. Monthly meetings, programs and workshops help members to learn new skills, encourage each other, and meet with others interested in quilting. Members also make community service items for mastectomy patients at local hospitals. The Guild meets monthly at the Hope United Church of Christ, Wind Gap the second Thursday evening of each month from 7-8:30 PM. Our central location works well for members from the Slatebelt, Pocono’s, and Lehigh Valley areas. Membership is open to anyone over the age of 18. The program year starts in September and ends in August. Enrollment is currently open for new members. Annual dues costs $35. If interested, send check payable to HIH, to Kathy Romano, 1478 Heimer Rd, Pen Argyl, Pa 18072. Questions: call Kathie at 610-863-6049. Food Donations The Blue Mt. library has begun collecting nonperishable food items for the Hope UCC Food Bank in Wind Gap through September 28. Please drop off your food donations at the library, located at 216 S. Robinson Ave. Call 610-863-3029 or visit www.bmcl.org for information. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmclpenargyl. Help Track Bald Eagle Population The Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking for the public’s help to track the state’s growing bald eagle population. After reaching a low of just three nesting bald eagle pairs in the Commonwealth in the early 1980s, officials now estimate there are more than 300 nesting pairs here.
While bald eagles are no longer listed as a threatened species in Pennsylvania, they are still protected by the U.S. Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, which prohibits taking of the birds, nests or eggs. If you spot a bald eagle nest, please use proper etiquette to avoid disturbing the birds. To review bald eagle nest guidelines, or to report your nest sighting to the game commission, click here. Donations for St. John's Cemetery
Donations for St. John's Cemetery in Bangor are being accepted for maintenance. You can mail them to St. John's Cemetery c/o Carol Hummel, 136 Messinger Street, Bangor, Pa 18013. What's Available at Jacobsburg?
You can borrow fishing rods and tackle or Discover Adventure Backpacks Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 2:30pm at the Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth. To borrow equipment, you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. Persons age 16 and older must possess a current fishing license to fish. Adults can help children under 16 fish without a license. Bait is not provided. The Backpacks are best for young children. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email [email protected]. You can view and register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. Property Tax/Rent Rebate program Older adults and Pennsylvanians with disabilities have until December 31 to apply for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. The original deadline was June 30. The program benefits people age 65 or older, widows and widowers age 50 or older, and the disabled 18 or older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 for renters, and half of Social Security income excluded. The maximum standard rebate is $650. Supplemental rebates for certain qualifying homeowners boosts rebates to $975. After June 30, rebates will be distributed as claims are received and processed. Applications typically take 6-8 weeks to process. Eligibility information and forms are available www.rephahn.com, or by contacting her office at 610-746-2100. Eligibility information and forms are also available at www.repemrick.com or by contacting his Slate Belt office at 610-588-8011 or Nazareth office at 610-746-5090. Assistance in filling out the applications is available free of charge. "Weona 100" Requests Pen Argyl Borough requests volunteers, personal stories from Community for “Weona 100.” A joint committee of borough officials and residents are planning a weekend of “Weona 100” festivities and activities on June 19-20, 2020. For more information about the Weona Park 100th Anniversary plans, contact Roberta Cowley at 484-695-2994 or email [email protected]. Heritage Center Monthly Schedule October 10 7PM” “Annual Haunted Heritage Show”; November 10 2PM: “Bangor-Pen Argyl 100th Game” by Walter Cole; December 8, 2PM: “The Great Slate Belt Trivia Contest” hosted by Emcee Marc Blau. 2020: January 12, 2 PM: “History of the Mummers” by Melissa Hough.; February 9, 2PM: “Sheep to Shawl” by Hope Horn.; March 8th @ 2:00 PM: “Leopold Conservation Farming Award” by Richard DiFebo; April 9, 7 PM: Book Reveal, May 14, 7PM; FREE SUNDAY DINNERS
1st Sunday of Every Month East Bangor United Methodist Church, Central Ave., East Bangor 4 - 6 pm 610-588-4453 2nd Sunday of Every Month Crossroad Baptist, S. 2nd St., Bangor 4 - 5:30 pm 610-588-3966 3rd Sunday of Every Month Ackermanville United Methodist, 1410 Ackeranville Rd. 4 - 5:30 pm 610-588-7818 4th Sunday of Every Month First United Methodist, 3rd St., Bangor 12:30 pm - ?? 610-588-4673 Last Saturday of Every Month - Hospitality Luncheon First United Presbyterian Church, 218 W. Penna. Ave., Pen Argyl 11:30 - 1:30 pm 610-863-4447 If you have any questions, please call the respective churches. SUNDAY CHURCH SCHEDULE
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Going out of town? Let SBRPD know that your house will be vacant and they'll do frequent drive-bys.. Safe travels... http://slatebeltpd.com/ SBRPD is: 911 (Emergency), 610-759-8517 (Non-Emergency), 610-759-8523 (Fax) and 1-888-823-4978 FREE (Non-Emergency Toll Free) dRUG TAKE BACK BOX
The Slate Belt Regional Police Department has a prescription drug “Take-Back “box at their 6292 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth, Pa office (Plainfield Township Municipal Building). Contact information for the SBRPD is: 911 (Emergency), 610-759-8517 (Non-Emergency), 610-759-8523 (Fax) and 1-888-823-4978 FREE (Non-Emergency Toll Free) Please E-mail Your News To Us
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October 10
Haunted Heritage Ghost Program The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their Annual Haunted Heritage Ghost Program on Thursday, October 10th @ 7:00 PM when ghosts from the “Slate Belt Past” return to tell their true tales. This year’s haunting includes:
Joseph “Ducky” DeFrank: the tough-talking, big hearted manager of Bangor Park Pool in the 1950’s-60’s and star athlete in baseball and football who went on to a prolific career as an Umpire. Portrayed by Marc Blau. David Brainard: the kindly missionary to the Scots-Irish settlers and the Native Americans at the Hunter-Martin settlement in Lower Mt. Bethel Township. Portrayed by Perry Morris. Gladys Amanda Reichard: the plucky Slate Belt school teacher who lived among the Navajo people in the 1920’s and became a famous anthropologist. Portrayed by Melissa Hough. John Shultz: also known as Shebo Schultz because he befriended a hobo named Shebo and gave him food at night. John was a star halfback for Pen Argyl High School in 1922. Went on to play collegiate football for Temple and professional football for the Philadelphia Yellow Jackets (a forerunner to the Eagles). Portrayed by Jim Paynter. Jane Bennett Stoddard Frutchey: who knew way too much about the slate quarry families and struck out on her own in the 1900’s. Portrayed by Cheryl Stathem. Mary Gertrude Smith Boddie: raised in East Bangor, she was the first African American female to graduate from East Stroudsburg Normal School, now East Stroudsburg University. Portrayed by Veronica Xaio. Master of Ceremonies will be Jason Huggan. The haunting begins at 7:00 PM at the Slate Belt Heritage Center, 30 North 1st Street, Bangor PA. Tickets are available in advance at Bray’s News Stand or at the Heritage Center, Saturdays and Sundays 12-3 PM. Cost of the tickets is $10.00. For additional information please contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661. Trailblazers at Jacobsburg TodayTrailblazers at Jacobsburg meet 4:00pm every Thursday through October 24 at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center. Find a love of nature and outdoors through hiking. This supportive group will inspire you to be your best. All fitness levels are welcome and no one will be left behind. Meet in the parking lot, learn the route, and pair up with some fellow outdoor enthusiast to enjoy the wonderful trails. This event is free and open to the community. Glass PaintingBloom's monthly Thursday night Glass Painting is October 10th from 6:30-8:30pm. Join Karin & the regulars at the Craft Bar for a fun night of glass painting. One Glass, paint & instruction all included! Additional glasses available for $5.00 ea. REGISTER HERE Colored Pencil WorkshopBloom will hold a colored pencil workshop led by Jeffrey Green on Thursday, October 10 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. For October, our subject will be a pumpkin. Learn the basics of colored pencil technique while exploring shape, shading, and color. We’ll be enjoying pumpkin spice treats and candy, while having fun drawing. New to drawing? This workshop is designed for anyone to have fun and get something out of it. No pressure, just encouraging teaching. REGISTER HERE Please email me you are coming-and the number of your party, if applicable-so I can have a head count. Questions and concerns are also welcome: [email protected] ) NOTE: As Bloom is a non-profit and material costs grow, there is now an additional $5 cost for materials use, for a total of $25 per person for the class. Monday Morning Birds & Beans On Monday, October 7 from 8:00am to 10:00, join us at Jacobsburg Environmental Center for bird friendly coffee and a bird walk at Jacobsburg, focusing on identification of confusing fall warblers.
Participants should dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars. A limited number of binoculars and field guides will be available. Registration is not required. October 11
Paint Night at VFW
Grab some friends and head over to the Bangor VFW, 202 Veterans Road, Bangor for a paint night Friday, October 11 at 6:30 PM! Join Karin in painting a night scene with bats! Cost of $35.00 per person includes all materials and instruction. REGISTER HERE October 12
Boogeyman Painting
It’s your favorite boogeyman! Join Karin at Bloom in painting this Nightmare fan favorite on a 12x12 canvas Saturday, October 12 at 4:00 PM. Cost of $20 includes all materials and instruction!! REGISTER HERE Lukie's Fall Festival
The Sixteenth Annual Lukie's Fall Festival is set for Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 11 AM – 5 PM at Weona Park E Main St, Pen Argyl. Lukie's Fall Festival was founded in memory of Luke Anthony Joseph Maida who passed away from Spinal Muscular Atrophy at 6 months old. As a memorial to their beloved "Lukie" and to continue his fight, they decided to host "Lukie's Fall Festival." Lukie's Fall Festival is a fun and entertaining day, where families can come and have a great time together, treasuring those sweet everyday moments, while helping to raise money for Cure SMA. Join them to celebrate 16 Years of Food, Games, Fun, Raffles, Live Music, Pie Eating Contest, Face Painting, Hay Rides, Clowns, Balloons, Mini Golf, Historic Carousel, Pumpkins, Bake Sale, Sand Art, Family Fun for everyone. Portland Community
Day and Yard Sales Portland's Community Day and Town Wide Yard Sale will be on Saturday, Oct. 12th, 11:30 am - 4 pm. in Portland's downtown Park and Walk. Rain date Oct. 13th. Old fashioned games, small town fun, vendors, great deals, pumpkin decorating, free raffles! Empanada Queen, Sabrett Hot Dogs. Yard sales around town, no map - no fee. All fees for the yard sales and vendors have been waived. Want to be a vendor? Or for more information email [email protected]. Introduction
to Fly Fishing Learn to Fly Fish on Saturday, October 12 from 10:00am to 4:00pm at Jacobsburg Environmental Center. Fly fishing can be a fun way to fish for the first time or it can present a new experience for seasoned anglers. Anyone ages 12 years and older with an interest in learning the basics of fly fishing equipment, knot tying, casting techniques, and on the water skills is welcome. It is the perfect opportunity to learn fly fishing basics and meet other fly anglers. All equipment is provided. Those under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Forks of the Delaware Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center are providing this FREE introduction to fly fishing program in partnership with the PA Fish and Boat Commission. Classroom instruction will start at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center, 400 Belfast Rd, Nazareth, PA 18064. On water skills and fishing will be provided at a nearby pond on Bushkill Township “Preserved Open Space” located on Kromer Rd. approximately 3 miles from the center. Participants must provide their own transportation to the fishing site. NOTE: The fishing license requirement is waived during the program for participants age 16 and older. Participants should dress for outdoor weather. Bring your own lunch and snacks. The program will be held rain or shine. Registration required. Register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/ Tricky Tray
A Tricky Tray Hosted by Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company and Charter's Banquet Facility will be held at the Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company Saturday, October 12 at 5 PM. Doors Open: 5pm ~ Drawings Start 7pm. Entrance Donation: $10 (includes 1 sheet) Additional Sheets: (25 Tickets Per Sheet )1 Sheet / $5, 5 Sheets / $20, 10 Sheets / $35. The Kitchen will be open. October 13
EBUMC 154th
Anniversary The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will celebrate their 154th Congregational Anniversary at the 9:15 a.m. worship service on Sunday, October 13th. Rev. Chris Hardy, pastor of First UMC, will be the guest speaker. The UMW will host a luncheon following the service in the Fellowship Hall. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. For more information, call 610-588-4453 or visit ebumc.org Chili Pepper Painting
On Sunday, October 13 at 2 and 4 PM during the Bangor Chili & Music Fest, Bloom will be offering a chili pepper painting with Karin! There are two times available for you to join - 2 PM & 4 PM. The painting will be done on an 11x14 canvas and cost of $20 includes all materials and instruction! Spice up your home with this painting!! REGISTER HERE October 15
DiscoverE: Tales for Tots
Tuesday October 15 at 10:00am to 11:00am and 1:00pm to 2:00pm at Jacobsburg Park. Our popular Tales for Tots program returns with all new explorations! Join us for story time followed by nature activities for preschoolers ages 3-5. Each week we will explore a different topic by reading a book followed by a craft and short scavenger hunt. Adults must accompany their child. Please register your child for each session that you plan to attend. Children that attend six sessions will earn a DiscoverE Hide n’ Seekers certificate. Please note that the morning and afternoon sessions will be identical. Starting a Business?
Do you want to Start a Business? Then plan to attend The First Step Seminar Hosted by Senator Mario Scavello, Presented by the Lehigh University SBDC October 15, 2019 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Pen Argyl Borough Building 11 North Robinson Avenue, Pen Argyl. The First Step Seminar topics include: requirements for starting a business, obtaining financing, identifying licenses and applications, the importance and function of a business plan, marketing plan, and financial plan. Lehigh University SBDC consultants will present this program and followed by an Q&A segment. Registration: The seminar is free but preregistration is reequired at https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/26184 To find out more information or to register for this seminar, you may also visit sbdc.lehigh.edu, email [email protected], or call 610-758-3980. October 16
Watershed Education Educator Workshop
Jacobsburg Environmental Center will hold a watershed education educator workshop on Wednesday, October 16 from 7:45am to 5:00pm. Watershed Education (WE) is an inquiry-based, interdisciplinary curriculum that is geared for students in grades 6 -12. Developed by the DCNR Bureau of State Parks, WE helps educators utilize local natural resources as a valuable teaching tool. By blending hands-on classroom and field investigations modeled on professional research methodologies, students participate in data collection and analysis, community networking and partnerships, stewardship, and service learning activities. WE promotes in-depth learning and understanding of water resources while encouraging students to examine the watershed holistically. Educators attending this workshop will receive the Bureau of State Parks award-winning Watershed Education curriculum and additional resource materials. Cost is $25.00. Participants will receive 11.5 hours of Act 48 credits. Credits will be received upon completion of homework assignments. Registration is required by October 9, 2019. Register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/ October 17
Bangor Halloween Parade
Bangor Lodge #1106 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is pleased to announce the 2019 edition of the Bangor Elks Halloween Parade in the Borough of Bangor. The parade is scheduled to take place Thursday October 17, 2019 at 7:00 PM with no rain date. The parade theme for 2019 will be “A Mardi Gras Halloween.” Individuals and groups wishing to participate in the parade can sign up online for free at https://forms.gle/XLfNWpgjPKyHK1hG9 or by visiting the lodge home page and clicking on the parade link. It is necessary to include an email address for registration for further communications and on the parade. Registration will be available until October 10, 2019. The parade route will be the same as last year. Line up will be at the Merchants Bank, Beehive, and Route 191 areas. After the parade, the Bangor Lodge will once again host free hot dogs and soda at the lodge for the parade participants. Further information on the parade will be released in the coming weeks. Any questions can be sent to [email protected] Trunk or Treat
A Trunk or Treat Tail Gating Party to benefit the Bangor Public Library will be held Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 5PM to 9PM (Rain or Shine) in the Library Parking Lot. Buy a parking spot. Decorate your car or not. Party with the library staff. Hot Pretzels and water for $1 each. $10.00 per parking ticket. Purchase tickets at the library. There are only 11 spaces available. October 18
Jacobsburg Speaker Series
Dawn Fariello will present “Urbanization and Avian Malaria Infection in Passerine Birds” on Friday, October 18 at 7:00pm. Avian malaria, caused by three genera of parasites, is a well-documented disease of birds with considerable impacts on some avian host populations. It is cosmopolitan in distribution and well-sampled among some regions, but is relatively under-sampled in the temperate northeast of the United States. Dawn Fariello presents her investigations on the combined effects of urbanization and avian malaria distribution and how these impacts are important for continued preservation of avian species. Registration is required. Register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/ Apple Festival
Hope United Church of Christ, 2nd Street, Wind Gap will hold and Apple Festival on Friday, October 18 from 4 pm to 7 pm. Come and enjoy good food, desserts, and apple dumplings! There will also be a cake walk and a raffle. October 19
The Sisters
“It’s just a bunch of hocus pocus!” Sunday, October 19th at 4:00 PM at Bloom Creative Studio. Would it be Halloween without the sisters?! Join Karin in painting the sisters on pallet boards. Cost of $35 includes all materials and instruction! REGISTER HERE Halloween In the Park
Halloween In the Park Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 12 PM – 5 PM will be held at Bushkill Park 2100 Bushkill Park Dr, Easton. Crafter & Vendors to trick or treat with Bounce houses, Character appearance, Food Trucks, Kids crafts, Games, Goodie bags for the first 150 kids, Costume contest and Scavenger hunt. Hawk Watching
on the Kittatinny Join us at Jacobsburg on Saturday, October 19 at 9:00 am as we witness the fall hawk migration along the Kittatinny Ridge! This is the best time of the fall to watch for Peregrines, Merlins and Sharp-shinned Hawks. Participants should meet at Little Gap, dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring a lunch and binoculars. Registration is required. Register for community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/ October 19-20
Octoberfest
Octoberfest this year will be held at Bangor Memorial Park (90 Eisenhart Blvd) on Saturday and Sunday, October 19th (4 pm to 8:30 pm) and October 20th (4 pm to 8 pm). Individuals and/or groups are needed to enter in the themed, carved pumpkin display. Maybe you own a business and you have a group of employees that would like to get together to carve some pumpkins to enter in the contest. You can pick whatever theme you would like. There are tons of carving themes on the internet. Octoberfest is a 2 day event (which takes place at night) which features food, craft/gift vendors, a moonbounce, pony rides, scarecrow making, pumpkin carving/painting, hay ride and costume contest with prizes. Our main feature is the train ride that will take you around the park to see all of the carved, lit up Jack-O-Lanterns on display. Vendor Spaces are still available. Volunteers are needed to help in all aspects of the event from collecting tickets at booths, running booths, helping to set up and clean up the pumpkin displays and working in the concession stand. For more information or to volunteer, contact Debbie Smith at [email protected] (prefer email) or call 610-751-7692 Jacktown
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