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Bangor's Ciarrah Holmqvist (5) lead a fast break during the Slaters' game with Moravian Academy Tuesday night at Bangor.  (More photos tomorrow)   PHOTO GALLERY  Sbtt Photo Julie Poliskiewicz


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Bangor's Marissa Fernandez-Tierney tries to drive by a defender,, during the Slaters' 54-27 loss to Northwestern Friday night at Bangor. (More photos tomorrow) (Another photo below)  PHOTO GALLERY  Sbtt Photo Julie Poliskiewicz


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4-H Fruit Tree Sale 

    The Northampton County 4-H program is once again sponsoring the annual fruit tree sale.  This sale benefits the 4-H youth in the county, supporting various programs such as camp, fair, trips, achievement banquet, and the clubs in general. The pick up date for the trees is Saturday, April 25, 2015, at various pick-up locations,..  Trees must be ordered by February 1, 2015 to guarantee availability.
   The fruit trees being offered this year are:  Honeycrisp Apple, Shizuka Apple, Sunrise Pear, Seckel Pear, Raritan Rose Peach, Redhaven Peach, Redgold Nectarine, Artic Jay Nectarine; Montmorency Cherry and Hedelfingen Cherry.  
   The deadline for ordering the trees is February 1, 2015; orders received after that date will be filled on the availability of trees.  The orders may be picked up, on Saturday, April 25, 2015, between 9 AM – 11 AM, at one of the following locations:  The Northampton County 4-H Center, 777 Bushkill Center Rd., Nazareth; Ace Hardware in Capital Plaza on Rte. 512, Bangor; the Neighbor’s Home & Garden Center, 38 S. Main St., Hellertown; The Farm Bureau, 300 Bushkill St., Tatamy; Miller’s Supply, on Rte. 329, Northampton; and in Lehigh Cty. of Union Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rte. 873, Schnecksville.     Each of these pick up points, except the 4-H Center, will have order forms available.  More order forms have been distributed around the county at various locations.  If you are unable to obtain an order form, you may access a form at:  http://tinyurl.com/fruittreesale15 or please call Deb at 610-509-9431, leaving a message if necessary.  All orders must be prepaid.
   The 4-H program is open to all youths ages 6-18 years with a Cloverbud program for ages 5-8, and offers over 150 hands-on projects with an emphasis on leadership, citizenship and life skills.  The program is staffed by adult volunteers; volunteers are always welcome.  Anyone interested in obtaining more information on the 4-H program, in general, or wishing to volunteer to help as a volunteer, is asked to call Brad Kunsman, Northampton County 4-H Program Manager, at 610-746-1970. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.


Help Bangor Fire Victims

Dear Community Partner :
Due to the devastating fire that occurred on Market Street in Bangor over the New Year holiday, the Slate Belt community is currently working on a project to quickly relocate and furnish new homes as their homes are complete losses. We are looking for gift cards, personal amenities, furniture, and all household items so that each of the 5 families (2 older gentlemen, 1 older woman, and 2 families) will be able to purchase necessities to set up their new homes.  

We recognize that you are dedicated to enhancing the lives of people in the community who are in extreme need and are requesting assistance in funding the above purchases.  Your consideration of this request would exemplify this philosophy and demonstrate to many that you are supportive of  families in need.  

Thank you for your consideration in advance from me personally and all the families involved.  Please feel free to contact me directly at 610-217-7088 or at newland04@rcn.com with any questions regarding this project.  

Very Truly Yours,
Jennifer Newland
Fire Relief Coordinator 

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Bangor players try to grab a rebound, during the Slaters' 54-27 loss to Northwestern Friday night at Bangor. (More photos tomorrow) (Another photo below)   PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Julie Poliskiewicz

TRAFFIC ALERT
Belvidere - Martins Creek Road Delays  (Lower Mt. Bethel Twsp)
Belvidere-Martins Creek Road between Route 611 and River Road will experience lane restrictions and traffic delays for brush cutting between January 7 and January 9 between 9:00am and 2:00pm.
Franklin Hill Road (Washington Twsp)
Franklin Hill Road between Miller Road and Factoryville Road  will experience lane restrictions and traffic delays between January 5 and January 9  between 9:00am and 2:00pm.
Route 191 (Plainfield Twsp)
Route 191 between Books Hills Road and School Road will experience lane restrictions and traffic delays  between January 5 and January 6  between 9:00am and 2:00pm.

HAPPENING TODAY - JANUARY 5

  • Connections for Women- Hopespring, Market St., Bangor 6-8:30pm
  • Bingo - Kunkletown Fire Co. Progressive Jackpot. 7pm
  • Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 & 6-8pm
  • Bangor Public Library - Open 1-8
  • Slate Belt Senior Center - Open 8-4. Blue Valley Farm Show
  • Pen Argyl Sewer Committee - 4:30 P.M. Council Chambers
  • Pen Argyl Municipal Authority - 6:00 P.M. Council Chambers 
  • Washington Township Zoning Board - Municipal Building, 7pm.
  • Roseto Borough Council - Municipal Building, 7:30pm
  • Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary - Council Home, 7:30-9:30pm  
  • Lower Mount Bethel Supervisors - Meets Centerfield Building, 7pm
  • Wind Gap Borough Council - 7:30pm, 29 Mechanic St.
  • Portland Borough Council - Borough Hall, 7:00pm
  • Pen Argyl GFWC - St. John  , Pen Argyl, 7pm 
  • Write Night - Collaborative writer's group. Nazareth Center for the Arts, 7-9pm
  • Fly Tying Class - Jacobsburg,  6:30-8:30pm, 610-393-6663.

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East Bangor Pastie Sale

    The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church at 136 W. Central Ave., East Bangor, PA will hold a pastie sale.  
    The selections include beef w/wo onions and broccoli-cheese w/wo onions.  The cost is $5.50.  To order, call  610-588-1745 or email loi.stucker@hotmail.com by Sunday, Jan. 4th.  
   Pasties must be picked up at the church on Tuesday, Jan. 6th, at 3:30 p.m.



Willie Watson Singing in Nazareth

  Folk Singer  Willie Watson will appear at the Nazareth Center For the Arts Tuesday January 6th at 7PM Tickets: $20. Call box office 6  10-365-2219.
   Willie Watson (Born September 23, 1979) is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and banjo player born in Watkins Glen, New York, who was a founding member of Old Crow Medicine Show. His debut solo album Folk Singer, Vol. I, was released in May 2014 and he appeared at the 2014 Newport Folk Festival. Raised in Upstate New York around Ithaca, he currently resides in Topanga, California.
   Watson's transition to solo appearance began slowly with an invitation from siblings Sean and Sara Watkins to join them on a Cayamo cruise—a "singer-songwriter, folk, rootsy festival on a ship around the Bahamas]
In 2012–2013 Watson began appearing in venues in and around Venice Beach, California, making appearances with the John C. Reilly band and John Prine, and opening for acts such as Punch Brothers, Sarah Jarosz, and Dawes. Initially he was performing original music, then realized he got more out of performing the old songs—and his audience seemed to enjoy them more. 
  In 2014 he performed at SXSW in Austin, Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, California, Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island, Pickathon Music Festival in Oregon, Fayetteville Roots Festival in Arkansas, and Steelfest in Missouri. A tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland takes him to Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield, London, and Dublin.



NCC Offers Casino Info Session

   Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold a free information session for its Casino Training Program on Tuesday, January 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Fowler Family Southside Center, Room 621. The interactive session will provide the information needed to launch a successful career in one of the fastest growing industries in Pennsylvania.
   Several table games dealer training sessions are available, including day, afternoon, and evening programs for both incoming students and experienced dealers.
   Classes begin on February 23. For more information, call NCC Hospitality & Tourism at 610-332-6580, or go to www.northampton.edu/casino.
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Pen Argyl's Jake Gillette shoots a free throw during the Knights' 47-42 loss to Lincoln Leadership Academy in a game played at Pen Argyl Saturday night.   (More photos tomorrow) (Another photo below) PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Haley Burns.

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Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania, weather forecast
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MONEY .....

Five ways to make any purchase a smart purchase

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5 BPT) - You work hard for your money and the last thing you want to do is waste it by buying the wrong product or investing in something of poor quality. So how do you know which product is the best? There is no definitive answer, of course, and marketing campaigns can be misleading. If you adhere to the steps below, however, you’ll find you’ll be generally happy with your purchases in the long run.
* Seek out reviews. If you have questions about whether a certain product is worthy of your money, see what others think of it. The Web is full of customer reviews, so head online to see what others are saying. Keep in mind that people are more likely to post a poor review than a positive one, but if the numbers are too heavily slanted toward the negative, you may want to research other options for your purchase.
* Look to trusted brands. You routinely put your trust in certain brands, so why not look to see if those brands are responsible for any other products as well. Michelin, for example, has been a leader in the passenger, truck, and agricultural tire industry for more than a century. In addition, Michelin Lifestyle Limited has also been involved in the development of Babolat tennis shoes, heavy industrial boots, hybrid and traditional wipers with advanced rubber compounding, composite snow chains, floor and cargo mats and tire gauges. Many other companies like Michelin license products that meet their rigid standards for quality and performance. So if you have trusted the products made by a certain brand in the past, look for other products that bear its name. Chances are they will live up to your standards as well.
* Look for recalls. No one wants to buy a product just to return it immediately because of poor construction or safety concerns. Before you buy a product, search the product’s name to see if it is has been involved in any recalls. You may save yourself the time of having to return it later.
* Consider additional expenses. Sometimes the initial sticker price doesn’t tell the whole story. What costs are associated with maintaining, operating or using the product now and in the future? If you aren’t prepared for all the expenses that come with a given purchase, you may regret having purchased it in the end.
* Try one out. This may not be possible in many cases, but if you have the opportunity to try a product on a trial basis, don’t pass it up. Take that car for a test drive, walk around the store in those new boots or ask a friend if you can borrow that power tool. While it may not always be possible, experiencing the product firsthand is a great way to determine if you’ll want to purchase your own.
   Making a smart purchase can be a daunting task, especially if buying the item is going to require a large amount of money. Your best bet to make a successful buy is to do your homework ahead of time and do not pass on the opportunity to test it out before you actually buy it.


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Pen Argyl's Brandon Leidy shoots  Knights' 47-42 loss to Lincoln Leadership Academy in a game played at Pen Argyl Saturday night.   (More photos tomorrow) PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Haley Burns.

            • Club to sell tickets for the game that never was

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         Accrington Stanley are inviting their fans to spend $35 on souvenir tickets for a game which will never happen.
         The League Two side blew their chance of hosting Manchester United in the third round of the FA Cup by losing to Yeovil in their second-round replay.
         The match would have been a lifeline for cash-strapped Stanley which has now produced 250 commemorative tickets to mark the club's FA Cup run.
        Chairman Peter Marsden said the money would go towards "strengthening the squad" for the rest of the season.
         Manager John Coleman said he hoped Stanley would still get a chance to play the 20-time league winners.
        "We are speaking to Manchester United and we're going to try to pull on their heartstrings a bit and hopefully those who buy the tickets might actually see us play them in the not too distant future," he said.
         But the move has been met with scepticism on online forums by fans.
        One posted: "Bullseye springs to mind... Let's see what you could have won. In reality, it's hardly an FA Cup run. We entered round one and exited round two."


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      Bangor players dive for a loose ball, during the Slaters' 54-27 loss to Northwestern Friday night at Bangor. (More photos tomorrow)   PHOTO GALLERY  Sbtt Photo Julie Poliskiewicz


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      BANGOR TRAFFIC ALERT

      Messinger Street Bridge (Viaduct)

        The  west bound lane of the Messinger Street Bridge (Viaduct) between First Street (Rte 191) and  Murray Street in Bangor has been closed.
        After a recent inspection it was determined that the westbound lane of the bridge needs to be closed and detoured due to in-creased deterioration to the bridge. 

         Eastbound traffic will not be affected.
        This restriction will be in effect until construction of the new bridge, estimated to begin in late 2015.
         Motorists  will have two detour options:
      1. Drive north on South Main Street to Broadway thence west on Broadway to First Street (Rte 191).
      2. Drive South on South Main Street to Flicksville Road. Turn right and proceed west on Flicksville Road to Route 191.

      January 6

      Willie Watson Singing in Nazareth

        Folk Singer  Willie Watson will appear at the Nazareth Center For the Arts Tuesday January 6th at 7PM Tickets: $20. Call box office 6  10-365-2219.
         Willie Watson (Born September 23, 1979) is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and banjo player born in Watkins Glen, New York, who was a founding member of Old Crow Medicine Show. His debut solo album Folk Singer, Vol. I, was released in May 2014 and he appeared at the 2014 Newport Folk Festival. Raised in Upstate New York around Ithaca, he currently resides in Topanga, California.
         Watson's transition to solo appearance began slowly with an invitation from siblings Sean and Sara Watkins to join them on a Cayamo cruise—a "singer-songwriter, folk, rootsy festival on a ship around the Bahamas]
      In 2012–2013 Watson began appearing in venues in and around Venice Beach, California, making appearances with the John C. Reilly band and John Prine, and opening for acts such as Punch Brothers, Sarah Jarosz, and Dawes. Initially he was performing original music, then realized he got more out of performing the old songs—and his audience seemed to enjoy them more. 
        In 2014 he performed at SXSW in Austin, Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, California, Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island, Pickathon Music Festival in Oregon, Fayetteville Roots Festival in Arkansas, and Steelfest in Missouri. A tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland takes him to Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield, London, and Dublin.

      East Bangor Pastie Sale

          The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church at 136 W. Central Ave., East Bangor, PA will hold a pastie sale.  
          The selections include beef w/wo onions and broccoli-cheese w/wo onions.  The cost is $5.50.  To order, call  610-588-1745 or email loi.stucker@hotmail.com by Sunday, Jan. 4th.  
         Pasties must be picked up at the church on Tuesday, Jan. 6th, at 3:30 p.m.

      NCC to Offer Casino Information Session

         Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold a free information session for its Casino Training Program on Tuesday, January 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Fowler Family Southside Center, Room 621. The interactive session will provide the information needed to launch a successful career in one of the fastest growing industries in Pennsylvania.
         Several table games dealer training sessions are available, including day, afternoon, and evening programs for both incoming students and experienced dealers.
         Classes begin on February 23. For more information, call NCC Hospitality & Tourism at 610-332-6580, or go to www.northampton.edu/casino.

      January 7

      NCC to Offer Grant Source Workshop

          Free Workshop on Locating Grant Sources to be held at Northampton Community College
      Representatives from non-profit agencies who want to learn more about locating grant sources are invited to attend a special workshop being held at Northampton Community College’s Mack Library, 4th Floor of College Center Building, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township, on Wednesday, January 7th from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. The workshop will highlight the services provided by Foundation Directory Online, and provide an overview of its database of over 100,000 grant makers.
         The session will include an introduction to The Foundation Center, an organization devoted to supporting and improving institutional philanthropy, an overview and demonstration of grant resources included in the Foundation Directory Online database, and a hands-on opportunity to use the database. It is suggested that participants bring a flash drive with them to save information.
         Although the workshop is free, reservations are required.  Call 610-861-5358 by Tuesday, December 23.  To make a reservation after December 23, Send e-mail to eshores@northampton.edu providing your name, telephone number, and name of your nonprofit organization.

      January 8

      Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club Meeting

         Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club will hold its meeting Thursday, January 8, 7:30 p.m. in the Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem. 
         Program: Power Line RFI – Trials and Tribulations” - WX3K.   Members and interested general public are welcome. Directions: http://goo.gl/maps/qKUJC.  FMI: www.dlarc.org..

      January 9

      Friday Family Fun at Jacobsburg EEC

      Friday, January 9th 6:30 -7:30 p.m.
      Bring your family along to Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center for a craft activity and movie night! This month we’ll be screening "The Butterfly King" a story about the beautiful Monarch butterfly. Craft time starts at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts promptly at 7:00 p.m. Please register as supplies and seating are limited. To register, contact Lauren Forster at laforster@pa.gov or 610-746-2801

      January 10

      Fireball Fundraiser For Fire Victims

          Come out to the Pen Argyl Republican Club on  West Pennsylvania Avenue (Route 512)  this Saturday, January 10 from 8pm to midnight to support our most recent Bangor fire victims. 
       Munchies, drink specials, Fireball goodies, and 50/50. RDS Entertainment will be DJ'ing!

      Karaoke at the Red Thread

      Its Karaoke night  Saturday January 10 from 7-10pm at the Red Thread Cafe located at the corner of Third and Market streets in Bangor at Hopesring. Join them for a night for the whole family...sing a song...sing a song with your kids...bring a friend and sing a song...
      All donations for the evening will be given to the fund for the Bangor fire victims...

      Wild Bird Count

      Saturday, January 10th 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
      Spend the day birding at Jacobsburg and other places in the Bushkill Creek Watershed counting birds and looking for oddball species that may have wandered into the area. Participants should dress for the weather and bring binoculars and a lunch. To register, contact Rick Wiltraut at rwiltraut@pa.gov or 610-746-2801.

      January 11

      Bill Clinton Playing at the Gap

          The Bill Clintons will play some traditional country music at the from 2-4pm at the Gap Theater in Wind Gap Sunday January 11. Tickets cost $15.  Call 610-863-3092.

      Appalachian Trail Hikers Will Speak at Heritage Center

           The Slate Belt Heritage Center will hold their monthly historic presentation on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 2:00 PM. 
         Speakers for the afternoon will be Chris Minnich and Jamie Ratchford who will relate their preparation, purpose, tools, triumphs and tribulations during their seven month journey on the Appalachian Trail. They will share advice to all hiking groups, trail conservatory groups as well as individuals seeking an adventure along this trail.      
         The importance of Wind Gap's designation as a "Trail Town" will also be explained. The event is free and open to the public. The Heritage Center is located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, PA. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615

      Boomer's Angel Pet Adoption at Washington Pet

          On Sunday January 11, come to Washington Pet Shop, 1310 Blue Valley Drive/Rt 512, Pen Argyl  from 11- 2, to meet some of the beautiful loving dogs that Boomer's Angels have for adoption!
         Boomer's Angels Rescue & Care is a new group in Northeast Pennsylvania that was formed to give as many homeless and downtrodden animals the brightest future possible. 
         Boomer's Angels rescues and rehomes dogs, bunnies and critters. Be an Angel for a homeless pet. To find more information, visit www.BoomersAngels.com and find us on Facebook. Call (570) 350-4977.

      January 13

      Open Mic Night

         Open Mic Night will be held tonight at the Nazareth Center for the Arts at 30 Belvidere Street in Nazareth from 7-9pm.
         Open Mic Night is held the second Wednesday each month.

      January 16

      Pay It Forward Weekend

          Beginning Friday Jan. 16 through Sunday Jan. 18, 2015 you are encouraging to participate in the 3rd annual "Pay It Forward Weekend". You are asked to do at least one random act of kindness (more than one is even better). It is very easy to participate, All you have to do is something for someone or some organization without expecting anything in return: pay for a stranger’s meal, send someone a card, volunteer some time. The ideas are endless. 
          All it takes is a spark to get a fire going. Find them on Facebook so you can make a difference, and who knows, maybe change someone's life. Get on Board, invite all your Facebook friends to join and let's see if we can change someone's world this weekend. Who knows, it might be your life that gets changed. 
          Last year, we had 484,743 people that accepted the invitation. More remarkable,  is that 6,191,963 people saw the  invitation and cause. This doesn't count the people outside of Facebook that took part. 
         Remember, it doesn't take people doing a lot, just a lot of people doing a little. 

      January 18

      Portland Community Event Committee

         The Portland Community Events committee will hold is next meeting 7:30pm Sunday January 18 at borough hall. The agenda includes movie night and events for 2015.  The committee is always looking for volunteers and ideas.    More info: contact Stephanie Steeele at 610-216-6716 or e-mail portlandboroughpa@gmail.com

      Safe Haven Dog Adoption

         Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold dog adoption days from 11 - 2 on Sunday, January 18 at Tractor Supply, Route 209, Brodheadsville.
          Safe Haven will have many young dogs available for you to meet and get to know. Safe Haven requires a pre-adoption application with references and a home visit prior to adoption.
         Safe Haven Pet Rescue is a small group of dedicated volunteers from the West End of the Poconos who save highly adoptable dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters and finds them loving homes. Shelter killing is the number one cause of dog deaths and Safe Haven has saved more than 700 lives so far.
         Safe Haven Rescue needs volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, transporting dogs to vets and groomers and fostering homeless dogs until they find their forever homes. Help save homeless dogs.
         "Saving one dog won't change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever."
         For more information about Safe Haven, and to find a list of dogs available for adoption and adoption applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at SafeHaven@epix.net. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook

      January 20

      Safe Haven Volunteer Meeting

         Come to Cherry's Sunset Restaurant, Route 209, Kresgeville at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, January 20  for a bite to eat and meet the volunteers of Safe Haven Dog Rescue.
         Safe Haven Pet Rescue is a small group of dedicated volunteers from the West End of the Poconos who save highly adoptable dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters and finds them loving homes. Shelter killing is the number one cause of dog deaths and Safe Haven has saved more than 700 lives so far.
          Safe Haven Rescue needs volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, transporting dogs to vets and groomers and fostering homeless dogs until they find their forever homes. Help save homeless dogs.
         "Saving one dog won't change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever."
         For more information about Safe Haven, and to find  Volunteer and Foster applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at SafeHaven@epix.net. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook

      January 24

      Sixth Annual Snow Ball Fund Raiser

         Families First presents its 6th Annual Winter Snow-Ball Fundraising Dinner Dance on Saturday, January 24, from 6:00 pm to 12 am at the Weona Park Recreation Center in Pen Argyl,
        Come out and enjoy music by DJ Joe Franzo, and a buffet dinner by Tom Donohue of Pen Argyl Pizza, including baked chicken, macaroni & cheese, salad, vegetable, rolls, coffee, tea, soda and a large variety of home-baked desserts.  There will be door prizes, a basket raffle and tricky tray.  This is a BYOB event and dress is casual!  Music will be followed by karoke – come out to dine, dance and sing, too!  
         Admission is $25.00 per person in advance and $30.00 at the Door.   All proceeds help support Families First programs.  For Tickets & additional information contact: Frank Jones -610-863-3688 or   jones.frank@penargylsd.org
         Funds raised from this event will be used to help support the free programs that serve the children and families in the Pen Argyl Area School District  www.familiesfirstpenargyl.org  or like them on Facebook!
           Since June 6, 2002, Families First has made a tremendous impact in the Pen Argyl Area School District, initiating mentoring programs for middle school and high school students and an after-school tutoring and homework assistance program in the middle school.   To date, we have served over 2,000 families with housing, food, counseling, parenting, insurance, education, and health issues.  We coordinate a very special holiday adopt-a-family program which provided Christmas gifts for 82 families with 178 children this holiday season.   All of our programs are at no cost to area residents.  By providing a “hand-up,” we are working to create healthy and productive family members who make positive choices and succeed in school and in the community

      January 25

      Boomer's Angel Pet Adoption 

          On Sunday January 25, come to Tractor Supply, Route 209, Brodheadsville  from 11- 2,, to meet some of the beautiful loving dogs that Boomer's Angels have for adoption!
         Boomer's Angels Rescue & Care is a new group in Northeast Pennsylvania that was formed to give as many homeless and downtrodden animals the brightest future possible. 
         Boomer's Angels rescues and rehomes dogs, bunnies and critters. Be an Angel for a homeless pet. To find more information, visit www.BoomersAngels.com and find us on Facebook. Call (570) 350-4977.

      January 30 - Feb 1

      Columcille Women's Retreat

           Columcille's Annual Women's Retreat will once again be held at the Kirkridge Farmhouse.
          Keeping with tradition, the Women of Columcille are invited to come celebrate and honor the beloved Brighid, Goddess of Fire and Water. It is also that time of year when life slowly begins to flow and move underneath. It is the return of 'Light', the beginning of Spring also known as Imbolc 'flowing of ewe's milk' when it was all agrarian society. Celebrate and prepare yourselves for the return of 'Light' once again through ceremony, song, ritual and camaraderie of all your Sistars or just take 'me' time, walk the land, meditate and reflect!
        In ritual, open yourselves to the loving transmuting energy of the Violet Flame, and then dive deep into the healing Sacred Water... discover how deep your connection to Water is... maybe even learn there is a Mermaid inside you! Be transformed with a powerful Divination Circle. Of course, there is play time for the 'inner child' to create and express herself with our craft time! Later they honor Brighid with a healing Fire ceremony, followed by a deeply bonding bonfire gathering with song, chants, and 'placing of cloths' for Brighid's Blessings. Then off 'steam' from all that fire work with a pulsating drumming circle!
        Gift yourself with the richly rewarding and fulfilling retreat experience, whether it be just one day or the whole weekend. It promises to be one of joy, growth, new friends, self-discovery and empowerment - doing 'inner work' has never been so rewarding!  

      January 30

      Jacobsburg EEC Speaker

      Friday, January 30th 7:00-8:00 p.m.
      Join us for our first Speaker Series program of 2015. Kathy Uhler will present “Birds of Prey”. A Monroe County native, Kathy is the Founder and Director of the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, [PWRC], a place where injured and orphaned wild animals native to PA are cared for until they can fend for themselves, when they are released back into the wild. The facility serves six counties and takes in more than 1,000 animals annually, including fawns, owls, hawks, squirrels, rabbits, songbirds, raccoons and bears. We hope you can join us for this special evening featuring live hawks and owls! To register, contact Rick Wiltraut at rwiltraut@pa.gov or 610-746-2801

      January 31

      Family Board Game Night

         Join everyone at Cross-Road Baptist Church in Bangor  from 7-8:30pm  to play an array of family board games and don't hesitate to bring your own favorites. ALL AGES WELCOME! 
         Refreshments will be provided. This will be the first Family night at the church. They will be planning one a month for 2015.

      Portland Movie Night

          Portland Movie Night will be held Saturday January 31.  Doors open at 2:00pm.  Movie starts at 2:30pm.  Featured film is Ground Hog Day. Location: TBA.

      Eagle Watching Along The Delaware

      Saturday, January 31st 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
      The upper Delaware River is one of the best places in the east to observe wintering Bald Eagles. Join us for this trip as we venture up along the river in the scenic Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area from Arrow Island to Milford in search of these magnificent birds. Golden Eagles have been observed on these trips in the past. This is a great opportunity for photographers. Please dress for the weather and bring binoculars and a lunch. There will be a stop for snacks and hot beverages along the way. To register, contact Rick Wiltraut at rwiltraut@pa.gov or 610-746-2801. Limited van transportation is available for first time participants

      February 14

      Portland Liztech Bingo

        The Portland Hook and Ladder Co. #1 will hold its eighth annual Liztech Bingo Saturday February 14. Doors open 11:00am and bingo starts at 1:00pm. All prizes for this bingo are Liztech pieces. Tickets now on sale.

      Cupid's 5K run for Community Options

         Valentine’s Day is a day of love.  For those who LOVE to run, on Saturday, February 14, people across the country will participate in the seventh annual Cupid’s Chase 5K run, presented by Community Options, Inc.
         Community Options is a national nonprofit organization that provides housing and employment support to people with disabilities.  Every year, Community Options holds their annual 5K to raise money for the people they support, with all proceeds from the race going directly towards supporting people with disabilities in their local communities.  Last year, Community Options raised over $200,000 nationwide. 
         This year’s 5K will take place in 27 cities from New York to Arizona.
         Community Options will host four new race locations this year, one of them being in Trexlertown, PA.[Marker]  The race will take place at the Bob Rodale Cycling and Fitness Park at 1151 Mosser Road.  Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the race will commence at 10 a.m.
        Participants will receive an “Available” or “Unavailable” shirt to wear for the race in hopes of sparking a love connection.

      February 19

      BMCL Fund Raiser

         The Blue Mt. Community Library in Pen Argyl will hold a Fund Raiser February 19 (11 AM-7 PM) at Café on Broadway in Wind Gap!

      March 8

      Alive Inside at the Nazareth Center for the Arts

        Alive Inside will be playing at the Nazareth Center For the Arts Sunday, March 8th,from 1-4pm. Suggested Donation $10
         Alive Inside is a joyous cinematic exploration of music’s capacity to reawaken our souls and uncover the deepest parts of our humanity. Filmmaker Michael Rossato-Bennett chronicles the astonishing experiences of individuals around the country who have been revitalized through the simple experience of listening to music. His camera reveals the uniquely human connection we find in music and how its healing power can triumph where prescription medication falls short.
         This stirring documentary follows social worker Dan Cohen, founder of the nonprofit organization Music & Memory, as he fights against a broken healthcare system to demonstrate music’s ability to combat memory loss and restore a deep sense of self to those suffering from it. Rossato-Bennett visits family members who have witnessed the miraculous effects of personalized music on their loved ones, and offers illuminating interviews with experts including renowned neurologist and best-selling author Oliver Sacks (Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain) and musician Bobby McFerrin (“Don’t Worry, Be Happy”).
         An uplifting cinematic exploration of music and the mind, Alive Inside’s inspirational and emotional story left audiences humming, clapping and cheering at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award.

      March 15

      Humble Hearts for Hope is seeking vendors

          Humble Hearts for Hope is seeking vendors and/or crafters for thei March 15, 2015 3rd annual basket bingo and vendor shopping event. Already secured the following reps: Tastefully simple, Thirty-one (with an additional waiting list of reps), Scentsy and Mary Kay. They do NOT take other like products. For example, they have Mary Kay so no more make up -  sorry ladies we prevent in-house competition. Each vendor is subject to approval. Contact Sharon Solt if interested here on Facebook or vendors@hhfh.org! 

      March 28

      Relay For Life Fund Raiser Trip to Sight & Sound

         The Relay for Life Fundraiser "Footprints in the Sand" will travel to "MOSES" at the SIGHT & SOUND THEATRES 11am Show  Saturday, March 28, 2015.
         Lunch at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. Show tickets sell quickly, please reserve yours ASAP. Price: $122.00 per. person
         Depart at 8:00AM from Five Points Elementary.Arrive @ Sight & Sound Theatres approx. 10:15am.  Time to browse & shop at Sight & Sound till show starts. 
      Depart:  Sight & Sound at 1:45 (approx.)
        Arrive:  Shady Maple 2:15(approx.) you can eat & shop till 5:00pm. At this time we will depart for home. Arrival time home approximately 7:00pm.
      Reservations & Cancellations: All prices are per person.  Full payment is due at time of booking.  No refunds after March 4, 2015, unless your ticket is resold. 
        To Book: Call & mail check (payable to Lynn Altemose) to Lynn Altemose 412 Garibaldi Ave. Roseto, Pa.  18013, 484-375-5161 or Donna Kelton 582 Five Pts. Richmond Rd. Bangor, Pa.  18013 610-417-5550 or 610-588-7786..
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      January Activities

      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
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      Morning Stretch  - Daily 9:15 A.M.
      Walking Club  - 9:30 A.M.
      Pool Tables   - every morning, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons

      Card  Making w/Wanda -  Monday January 5 and 26 9:30 A.M.
      Zumba Gold - Tuesday's 10:00 A.M.
      Crafts & Chat - Tuesday's 9:00 A.M.
      Brush away with Senior Artists - Wednesday's 8:00-11:00 A.M.
      Christmas Season clean up - Thursday, January 8, 9:30 A.M.
      PHILLY SOFT PRETZEL SALE - Friday, January 9:00 A.M. (you may order ahead)
      AARP Meeting - Monday, January 12, 1:30 P.M.
      DANCE PERFORMANCE - Featuring Dancers from:
      MISS JULIE'S SCHOOL OF DANCE, IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL AND EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY Wednesday, January 14, 3:00-4:00 P.M.
      (snow date 1/21/15)
      Blood Pressures - Thursday, January 15, 9:00-11:00 A.M.
      Council Meeting - Thursday, January 15, 9:30 A.M.
      FAMILY FEUD - Friday, January 16, 10:00 A.M.
      Healthy Eating - Thursday, January 22, 10:00 A.M.
      JIM HUMMEL - Thursday, January 22, 12:00-3:00 P.M.
      Pictionary - Friday, January 23, 10:00 A.M.
      Bean Bags - Wednesday, January 28, 9:30 A.M.
      WHO AM I? - Thursday, January 29, 10:00 A.M.
      FAUX QUILT SQUARE - Friday, January 30, 1:00-3:00 P.M. (Registration required)

      New Books at 
      Blue Mt. Community Library

      Adult Fiction:
      Revival, Stephen King
      Small Blessings, Martha Woodroof
      The Wolf in Winter, John Connolly
      Peter Pan Must Die, John Verdon
      Flesh and Blood, Patricia Cornwell
      The Burning Room, Michael Connelly
      The Look of Love, Sarah Jio
      The Paris Time Capsule, Ella Carey
      Betrayed, Lisa Scottoline
      The Job, Janet Evanovich
      The Boston Girl, Anita Diamant

      Adult Large Print:
      Hope To Die, James Patterson
      Pegasus, Danielle Steel
      The Escape, David Baldacci
      Ghost Wanted, Carolyn Hart
      The Cinderella Murder, Mary Higgins Clark

      Adult Nonfiction:
      George Washington's Secret Six, Brian Kilmeade
      No Hero, Mark Owen
      41, A Portrait of My Father, George Bush
      The 13th Gift, Joanne H. Smith

      Young Adult Fiction:
      The Death Cure, James Dashner
      Variant, Robison Wells
      Paperboy, Vince Vawter
      Rain Reign, Ann Martin
      The Phantom Room, Patrick Carman

      Juvenile Fiction;
      Where Do Diggers Sleep At Night?, Brianna Sayres
      Snowflakes Fall, Patricia MacLachlan
      Frozen, Disney
      Snow Dog, Go Dog, Deborah Heiligman

      New Books at the
      Bangor Public Library

      Adult Fiction
      Atkins, Ace: Robert B. Parkers cheap shot; Garrison, Paul: Robert Ludlum’s The Janson command; Lescroart, John: The keeper; Taylor, Brad: Days of rage.

      Adult Non-Fiction
      Bartlett, Richard: The physics of miracles; Calbom, Cherie: The juice lady’s big book of juices and green smoothies; Foley, Leonard: Saint of the day; Hester, Kathy: Vegan slow cooking for two or just for you; Theodore, Laura: Vegan twists on American family favorites; Theodore, Laura: Lively vegan cuisine that’s easy and delicious.

      Junior Fiction
      Farshtey, Greg: Bionicle Rahi beasts; West, Tracey: A ninjas Path; Rise of the snakes.

      DVD’s
      Barbie in a Christmas carol.

      Helping Hands 2015 Plans

      January 2015 Roseto Helping Hands will be selling only 100 tickets to win a split prize of $500 between 3 people.  Drawing will occur once 100 tickets sold. To purchase a ticket, contact Janet Farole at 484-221-0047. 
      February 2015 Roseto Helping Hands will be holding a Pastie Sale.  To purchase contact Colletta LaValva at 610-863-7252.  
      March 15, 2015 Roseto Helping Hands will be hosting a Bingo at the American Legion located at 143 Garibaldi Avenue, Roseto.  To purchase a ticket, contact Janet Farole at 484-221-0047. 
      March and April 2015  Roseto Helping Hands will be selling Easter candy. To purchase contact Lynne Smith at 610-863-7252. 
      May and June 2015 Roseto Helping Hands will be taking orders for Hoagies. To purchase contact Dorothy Ruggiero at  610-588-1271. 
      August 2015 Roseto Helping Hands will be hosting Roseto Night at the Iron Pigs, an Ecumenical Service and Roseto Day.  Dates to be announced. To place your name on the Iron Pigs list, contact Jennifer Newland 610-217-7088.  
      September 13, 2015 Roseto Helping Hands will be hosting a Bingo at the American Legion located at 143 Garibaldi Avenue, Roseto.  To purchase a ticket, contact Janet Farole at 484-221-0047. 
      October 2015 Roseto Helping Hands will be collecting canned goods to make Turkey Boxes for needy families within Roseto. Items can be dropped off at Roseto Borough Hall located at 164 Garibaldi Avenue, Roseto.  
      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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