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Wind Advisory 7PM Today to midnight Sunday The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Wind Advisory. It is in effect from 7:00 PM this evening until midnight on Sunday night. Winds, west northwest at 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph are most likely this evening with and following the passage of a strong cold front and Sunday during the daylight hours. The strong wind gusts may bring down tree limbs and utility lines. Scattered power outages are possible. The strong winds may make driving difficult especially for those operating a large vehicle. Drought Warning In Effect Northampton, Carbon, Lehigh and Monroe counties are now under a drought warning. Residents and businesses, particularly in central and eastern counties, should use water wisely and follow simple water conservation tips to ease the demand for water. Citizens are encouraged to voluntarily reduce their water use by 10-15 percent.
Data from the Commonwealth drought monitoring network shows dry conditions persisting in the middle of the state and lack of precipitation in the eastern part of the state have deepened precipitation deficits, resulting in extremely low stream flow and groundwater levels, particularly in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas in the Delaware River Basin. The Department of Environmental Protection encourages all citizens to take these steps to reduce their water use:
SLATE BELT WEATHER NOVEMBER 19TODAY - A chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. TONIGHT - Rain showers before 4am, then a slight chance of snow showers. Low around 35. West wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. 
by Larry Cory
Pen Argyl seemed that they were always just a play short of gathering the momentum to beat Notre Dame of Green Pond for the second time this year in a game played Saturday BASD Stadium. After all, the Knights had laid a convincing 35-14 win on the Crusaders earlier this year and it appeared as though it wasn’t if, but when that play would come. With the District XI AAA championship on the line the Knights had plenty of incentive. After the opening kickoff, the Crusaders started in Knights’ territory at the 46 which didn’t bode well. But consecutive sacks by Tanner Barr and Dawson Hughes and a penalty gave Notre Dame a third-and-forever forcing a punt which looked good for the Knights, but was only a preview of what was to come. For much of the first half the teams traded punts. On one occasion Austin Heisler’s 13-yard run gave Pen Argyl a first down and hope that the Knights' vaunted running game was about to emerge. But it was not to be. Midway through the second quarter, it was the Crusaders that broke through. Notre Dame’s Cole DeFranco completed passes of 10,11 and 22 yards in a drive that carried to the Knights’ seven. Mitch Daniel soon scored on a short run for a 7-0 lead with 6:17 to play in the first half. Later, Pen Argyl’s Christian Scott intercepted a DeFranco pass giving Pen Argyl life at the Crusaders’ 33. A few plays later, Logan Sterner took a pitchout from Logan Ruppert for a gain to the 14 and a first down. However, Notre Dame returned the favor picking off a pass in the end zone intended for Joey DePaolo that could have tied the game. Still, the Knights’ went into halftime only trailing 7-0 and knowing that one score ties the game. Daniel, however, ran 61 yards early in the third quarter putting the Crusaders up 14-0. Down two scores, the Knights’ got one back when they drove 80 yards with short runs and a 36-yard touchdown pass from Ruppert to Nick Guerro, cutting the lead to 14-7. Moments later, however, a 76-yard touchdown pass from DeFranco to Jon Moran put Notre Dame in control and on their way to a 28-7 win and the District Championship. 
(L-R) Nick Martocci, John Krebs, and Eugene Martocci conduct the opening of a Veterans Day program sponsored by the Young at Heart Club held at St. Elizabeth's Church in Pen Argyl Thursday. PHOTO GALLERY (New photos tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Today at Bloom
Open Studio Hours:
Wednesday 11AM-5PM Friday 11AM-5PM Saturday 11AM-4PM Saturday November 19th 11:00am-4:00pm Open Studio Come in during open studio to paint a hand-lettered holiday picture. You will receive a 12 X 12 " or 11 X 14" canvas and all your supplies. You will receive coaching and instruction whatever time you come in to paint. Choose your own colors and work at the craft bar. Reserve your spot online. You may view our cancellation policy on our website. Saturday November 19th 1:00pm-3:00pm Paint a Shopkins This is a great opportunity for the kids to come out and paint a Shopkins picture. Kal will give 2 hours of guided instruction. For $20 you will make a 11 X 14 acrylics on canvas painting. Reserve your spot today! Ages for this class is 5 and up! please reserve your spot online. The class will fill up fast! You may review our cancellation policy on our website Saturday November 19th 6:30pm-9:00pm Birch Trees with Anne Paint this Birch Tree picture with Anne. Use a variety of techniques and choose your colors to make it your own. $25 includes a 12 X 16" canvas, $35 includes a 16 X 20 canvas, or $45 includes a 12 X 24" canvas. Done with acrylics and all your supplies. Please reserve your spot online. You may review our cancellation policy on our website. 
The Pen Argyl High School Chamber singers conducted by Tim Reich sing at a Veterans Day program sponsored by the Young at Heart Club held at St. Elizabeth's Church in Pen Argyl Thursday. PHOTO GALLERY (New photos tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Bangor Womens Club GFWC Meetings The Bangor Womens Club GFWC met at Prince of Peace Church, Johnsonsville, PA on Oct 18, Emily Gordon, spoke to the group about her experience at the 2016 HOBY Leadership Conference. Emily was very appreciative of the club giving her the opportunity to attend. Also Janis Shrive of Curves lead the group in Zumba exercises.
At the Nov 15 meeting Annette DIGiacomo spoke to the group about surviving her experience in the North Tower of the World Trade Center on Sep 11, 2001. Not only did she survive but she went on to experience new meaning to her life calling and eventually moved from her home in Florida to Bangor PA where she met her new husband and still speaks to groups about her harrowing experience and her survival. The club will be sponsoring needy area families for Thanksgiving and Christmas. They are also donating funds to the Bangor Area High School Marching Band for their new uniform drive. The club is collecting aluminum can tabs, greeting card fronts, calendars, and box tops and labels for education. The December meeting will be held at Prince of Peace Church, Johnsonsville on Tues Dec 20 at 12 noon. The Bangor Area High School Choir will provide entertainment. Anyone who would like to attend please contact Clare at 610-588-1373 for information.
East Bangor Christmas Bazaar The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday., November 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There are handcrafted Christmas gifts and ornaments, "white elephants", hand-knitted items, estate jewelry, baked goods, jams & jellies, and door prize drawings. A light lunch and homemade soup will be available. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. Call 610-588-4453 or visit: ebumc. org.
Waste Management Community Relations Manager,(center) Adrienne Fors presents Spring Shank, ( Left) President Families First, and Frank Jones, Director of Families First with a check from Waste Management. Photos Sabrina Schantzen The Belt and Beyond
Memorial For Portland Hook & Ladder A special dedication to Portland Hook and Ladder Company #1 from Adaline Van Althuis, Girl Scout Troop 8240. She has made a memorial to honor all fallen firefighters for her Girl Scout Silver award project. She will reveal the monument at the Portland Hook and Ladder Co. 1 Engine House, 372 Delaware Avenue, Portland PA on November 19th 2016 at 1:00 pm. All are welcome to come out and see this beautiful work done by Adaline.
Annual Holiday Toy Bingo The fourth Annual Holiday Toy Bingo will be held Saturday, November 19 at Hope United Church of Christ, 2nd Street, Wind Gap. Doors open at 11:00 am. Bingo starts at 1:00 pm.
Cost is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. The kitchen will be open FMI: e-mail hopeucc@hotmail.com or call 908-727-0090. NCC Bethlehem Campus Open House Prospective students of all ages will have an opportunity to learn about the 100+ fields of study offered at Northampton Community College’s (NCC) Bethlehem campus at an open house on Saturday, November 19, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., starting at the Arthur L. Spartan Center, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township.
Participants will have the opportunity to meet faculty members and current students and have their questions answered by the professionals in admissions, financial aid and career services. For more information or to register, call 610-861-5500 Christmas Market & Bazaar A Christmas Market & Bazaar will be held at Mount Eaton Church Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Activities of interest included a Bake Sale, Craft Items, Flea Market Items, Homemade Soups, Sandwiches, Salads, Desserts and More! Follow the signs to: Mount Eaton Church ~ 7277 Mt. Eaton Road, Saylorsburg (570) 992-7050 For directions: www.mounteatonchurch.org Pen Argyl Leaf Collection Leaf collection has begun in Pen Argyl. There will be no collection the week of November 21 and collection will end December 2. There was a typo in newsletter, there will be collection the week of November 2.
Please call 610-863-9249 and leave a message with the address of the pickup. The PWD will get to them as soon as possible. 
November 19Bingo - Bangor VFW. Doors 4:30. Bingo 6:45.
Blue Mountain Library - Open 10-12 Bangor Public Library - Open 10-4 Bangor Yard Waste - Dump in container at Bangor Park, 8-12. Slate Belt YMCA - Open 8:00am - 4:00pm CLICK HERE FOR 45-60 DAY CALENDARCan You Believe It?Pilot bans Trump talk after people argue
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- A passenger on a flight from San Francisco to Mexico recorded a pilot's announcement discouraging political talk in flight after an argument about Donald Trump.
Jon Bauer posted a video to YouTube he said was recorded by a friend on a United flight Friday morning from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Bauer said the passenger began to film just after the pilot asked passengers to refrain from discussing President-elect Donald Trump or other hot-button political issues while in the air. "I understand everybody has their opinions; that's fine," the captain says over the plane's speaker system in the video. "If you support him, great. If you don't, I understand. However, we're out here to go to Puerto Vallarta, supposed to be having a good time, and what I do ask is that as people we have the common decency to respect each others' decisions and to get along on this three hour and thirteen minute flight so that we can have a good time when we get down there. Nobody wants to argue, nobody wants -- nobody is going to change their minds by arguing. And let's keep our opinions to ourselves on this particular matter at this particular time. If there's anyone that has a problem with this, that needs to vent or rant or rave -- there's another flight tomorrow. You're not going to be on this one. I hope that's clear." The uploader said the pilot's speech was inspired by an altercation moments earlier between a white male passenger and a black female passenger. Bauer wrote the man said something "racist" related to Trump's election and "being glad to have kept his guns," causing the woman to "cry and freak out." "The individual that said what was said to the African American lady DID apologize to her after the crew separated them on the flight," Bauer wrote.
Health...Improving & Protecting Well Water
|(NewsUSA) - Water wells provide an excellent source of good-tasting, safe drinking water for millions of Americans, but for those with water quality problems, most such issues are easily addressed.
A key to improving water quality is knowing the basics about water testing, well maintenance, water treatment, and groundwater protection, says the National Ground Water Association (NGWA). Water testing 101 Unlike public water systems, private well owners are responsible for testing their own water. NGWA recommends well owners test annually for bacteria, nitrate, and anything of local concern. Most county health departments do some water testing, and many well owners are within reasonable distance of a drinking water testing lab. Groundwater contaminants of local concern can be naturally occurring, such as arsenic, or manmade, such as chemicals or heavy metals from industrial or waste sites. The county health department or an area drinking water testing lab are good places to start to find out what might be of local concern. Designed specifically for household well owners, the NGWA website www.WellOwner.orgcontains more practical information about water testing. Well maintenance Modern, drilled wells are closed systems to keep bacteria and other external contaminants out of the well and the groundwater. But poor maintenance can result in well system breaches, allowing contamination to enter. Well owners should get periodic inspections of their well systems to catch any maintenance problems before they threaten water quality, says NGWA. Water treatment Home water treatment systems are available at a cost within reach of most well owners. But one size does not fit all, so it is important to match the treatment system to the specific need. Well owners should have their drinking water lab test results in hand when considering water treatment to make sure a system is a good fit. Groundwater protection Groundwater quality can be affected by contamination in the vicinity of the well. So well owners should be on guard for potential contamination sources such as animal or human waste from animal enclosures or failing septic systems, the improper storage or application of chemical products, and improper disposal of hazardous household substances. Visit www.WellOwner.org to learn more about water testing, well maintenance, water treatment, and groundwater protection. Environment...Go Green and Save Green with a High-Efficiency Water Heater
(NewsUSA) - As energy costs rise, the "green" movement and conservation efforts have become popular topics. Energy-saving recommendations appear daily in the media, and consumers are being offered subsidies or state and federal tax credits to encourage the purchase of more efficient appliances. However, many homeowners fail to consider their water heater when it comes to going "green."
Although today's water heaters are expected to operate for an average of 13 years, the U.S. Department of Energy recommends shopping for a new water heater if your current unit is more than seven years old. This allows an adequate amount of time for homeowners to research and select a water heater that best meets their needs instead of waiting until their heater breaks down and selecting the cheapest quick fix for cold showers. Consumers are increasingly turning to high-efficiency water heaters when replacing older units or during remodeling and building projects. While these models may cost more initially, savings in water and energy usage continue throughout the lifetime of the appliance, offsetting the price difference. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that these units use 10 to 50 percent less energy, benefits to both your budget and the environment. A recent study by the Gas Technology Institute simulated the residential performance of high-efficiency water heaters and conventional units. The Vertex from A. O. Smith, a hybrid, gas-condensing, residential unit incorporating tank-type and tankless technology, provided the best overall performance at average and high-volume hot water usage, which is the consumption of 64-gallons or more per day of hot water. Endorsed by long-time environmental champion Ed Begley Jr. of the HGTV series "Living With Ed," the Vertex provides sufficient quantities of hot water for shower after shower and operates at 90 percent thermal efficiency. Additionally, it is designed to meet the demands that modern lifestyles require. "Using more efficient combustion to produce hot water at lower operating costs and 90 percent thermal efficiency, the Vertex is a good choice for customers who want to save energy without skimping on hot water," said David Chisolm, A. O. Smith Water Heater brand manager. For more information on the A. O. Smith Vertex model, visit hotwater.com/resources/energy-star-qualified-products/. 
November 18East Bangor Christmas Bazaar The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar on Friday, November 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sat., November 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There are handcrafted Christmas gifts and ornaments, "white elephants", hand-knitted items, estate jewelry, baked goods, jams & jellies, and door prize drawings. A light lunch and homemade soup will be available. The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. Call 610-588-4453 or visit: ebumc. org.
November 19Christmas Market & Bazaar A Christmas Market & Bazaar will be held at Mount Eaton Church Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Activities of interest included a Bake Sale, Craft Items, Flea Market Items, Homemade Soups, Sandwiches, Salads, Desserts and More! Follow the signs to: Mount Eaton Church ~ 7277 Mt. Eaton Road, Saylorsburg (570) 992-7050 For directions: www.mounteatonchurch.org Annual Holiday Toy Bingo The fourth Annual Holiday Toy Bingo will be held Saturday, November 19 at Hope United Church of Christ, 2nd Street, Wind Gap. Doors open at 11:00 am. Bingo starts at 1:00 pm.
Cost is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. The kitchen will be open FMI: e-mail hopeucc@hotmail.com or call 908-727-0090. NCC Bethlehem Campus Open House Prospective students of all ages will have an opportunity to learn about the 100+ fields of study offered at Northampton Community College’s (NCC) Bethlehem campus at an open house on Saturday, November 19, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., starting at the Arthur L. Spartan Center, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township.
Participants will have the opportunity to meet faculty members and current students and have their questions answered by the professionals in admissions, financial aid and career services. For more information or to register, call 610-861-5500 Memorial For Portland Hook & Ladder A special dedication to Portland Hook and Ladder Company #1 from Adaline Van Althuis, Girl Scout Troop 8240. She has made a memorial to honor all fallen firefighters for her Girl Scout Silver award project. She will reveal the monument at the Portland Hook and Ladder Co. 1 Engine House, 372 Delaware Avenue, Portland PA on November 19th 2016 at 1:00 pm. All are welcome to come out and see this beautiful work done by Adaline.
November 20Gertrude Hawk Candy Sale The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church will hold a "Gertrude Hawk" candy fundraiser for Christmas. The deadline for ordering is Sunday, November 20th. Call Diane at 610-588-2397.
November 23Thanksgiving Pie Sale at Christ Lutheran A Thanksgiving Pie Sale will be held at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 S. Delaware Dr. (Route 611), Mt. Bethel (Stone Church) on Wednesday, November 23rd. Pick up between 11am and one. The cost is $10 per Apple Crumb or Pumpkin pie. Orders are recommended and can be placed until November 20th. To place your order or for additional information call Chrissy at 610-599-0809.
Thanksgiving Pie Sale at Christ Lutheran A Thanksgiving Pie Sale will be held at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 S. Delaware Dr. (Route 611), Mt. Bethel (Stone Church) on Wednesday, November 23rd. Pick up between 11am and one. The cost is $10 per Apple Crumb or Pumpkin pie. Orders are recommended and can be placed until November 20th. To place your order or for additional information call Chrissy at 610-588-0809. November 26Bangor Borough Christmas Tree Lighting Bangor Borough Christmas Tree Lighting will be Saturday, November 26 - 6:00 p.m. at Founders Park, South Main and Broadway. Tree Lighting hosted by Family Life Church & The Hub Teen Center.
Post Tree-Lighting Refreshments offered by these downtown businesses: • Bangor General Store • Grace On Broadway • Bangor Chiropractic • Dinky’s Ice Cream Shop • Pies To Die For Cafe • Bangor Trust Brewing • VS Eyewear • Bangor Public Library Craft Show November 26 The 28th annual Mt. Bethel Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary will hold craft show November 26, 2016. Crafters still needed, call Kris 610-392-7975.
Toys For Tots Program The holidays are just around the corner and that means it's time for the Annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive Event hosted by Portland Lodge No. 311 F&AM. This year's event has moved to a larger location to hold more holiday fun and will be held at Charter's Banquet Facility at Plainfield Township Fire Company, located at 6480 Sullivan Trail in Wind Gap, PA on Saturday, November 26th from 1-4pm.
With the donation of a new, unwrapped toy for a child 0-12 years old, we invite you to join us for a magical afternoon as we help our U.S. Marines deliver Christmas to children in need throughout Northampton County. Santa will arrive by helicopter at 1:00pm, courtesy of Mr. Carl Tolino. Chesty, the Marine Bulldog Mascot will arrive on Margaret the Pink Fire Truck, escorted by the Plainfield & Washington Twp. Fire Companies, and the Slate Belt Regional & Washington Township police departments. welcome the true heroes of Christmas, the U.S. Marines, to the event and thank them for their service with a United States flag donated by County Councilman Matt Dietz, then take a ride on a trackless Steam-engine Train (weather permitting). There will be FREE 4x6 photos in the Rockin' Photobooth with Santa & the characters of the hit children's movie Frozen! The Mav oya'la Clan Costume Club will join us so that you can meet & greet your favorite characters from the Star Wars Saga. Enjoy Christmas Music by Dice Productionz, an interactive Lionel Train Display and a huge Lego Display. You can make your own Santa Snacks with Ignite Fitness, Magical Reindeer Food Buffet with Miss Rose's Preschool, and decorate your own cookie & Santa key chain craft with Bangor Daycare. In addition, there's Gifts from Santa, Vendors & MORE. Anyone interested in reserving one of the few remaining vendor spots may contact Dawn Abbott at Dabbotts31@yahoo.com or call/text her at 484-866-7233. Any questions regarding the event, please contact Thadd & Jennifer Taylor at ttaylor127@frontiernet.net or 484-894-5715 Like us on Facebook @SlateBeltToysforTots & Follow us on Twitter @Toys4TotsSB for more information & details about the event. November 27Portland Tree Lighting The Portland Borough Annual Tree Lighting is on Sunday, November 27th at 6:30 pm in downtown Portland. Join us for this joyous event. Santa and Mrs. Claus along with Mayor Prator and a Holiday Blessing from our local Ministries will kick off the season. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and cookies. Join in with local musicians to sing holiday carols. Come one, come all.
New Approach Show The New Approach Show will be held Sunday, November 27 at 2:00pm in Fellowship Hall at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church at Fourth Street and Broadway, Bangor. Admission $5.00 per ticket. The group will also perform at St. Peter's Church, 7:00pm the same day.
November 29Story Hour Airplane Program Preschool story hour at Bangor Public Library will have a special program on Nov. 29 at 10:00.
The topic will be airplanes and space, provided by the Civil Air Patrol. There will be age-appropriate activities, demonstrations, and stories. All children are welcome. For more information call Wanda at 610-588-2253. November 30Christmas in A Small Town Christmas in A Small Town Celebration November 30 from 4-6 p.m. in the first block of N. Robinson Avenue - in front of Pen Argyl Borough Hall.. All Pen Argyl organizations and businesses to participate by bringing a table with treats and handouts about your business/organization. The block will be closed to traffic thanks to Pen Argyl Borough. Once again, Williams Family Dental will sponsor visits with Santa and Mrs. Santa.
They are seeking day care centers, scouts and local schools to provide musical entertainment throughout the evening. This year they have added something new… The lighting of the Borough Tree will take place at 6:00 p.m. They are asking children to make and bring a non-returnable ornament to hang on the tree. Also present will be Tott's Gap Arts Institute’s “famous” dough ornaments that children can “paint” with chocolate paint. December 3Blue Valley Rescue Blood Drive A Blood Drive hosted by Blue Valley Rescue Squad will be held December 3 from 9am - 1pm at 65 N. Eighth Street, Bangor.
Craft/Vendor Show and Bake Sale Belfast Wesley UMC 607 School Rd Nazareth will hold its 2nd Annual Fall Craft/Vendor Show and Bake sale on Saturday December 3, 2016 from 9am to 2pm.
They have Tastefully Simple, do TERRA, Gold Canyon Candles, Mary Kay, Paparazzi Jewelry, and Lularoe as well as others! Jewelry by the Lucky Dutchman; as well as handmade crafts. FMI: call Debbie at 610-248-1149 East Bangor Craft Show With Santa Claus East Bangor Vol. Fire Co. will hold it annual craft show December 3 from 11-3 at the fire company, 30 East Central Avenue, East Bangor.
Santa Claus will arrive by Fire Truck at 12:00. Cookies and milk with Santa will be available at 12:30. Food and a small silent auction will also be available. Bus Trip to Koziar's Christmas Village A Christmas Bus Trip to Koziar's Christmas Village is planned for Saturday, December 3. Leaving Hope UCC, 2nd Street, Wind Gap at 3:15 PM
Package includes bus, admission to Koziar's Christmas Village and family style dinner at the Historic Haag's Hotel. Under 3 is free, 3 to 6 is $28, 7 to 12 is $35 and 13 & older is $45.NO REFUNDS unless your ticket is resold. Call (908) 727-0090 for more information Rotary Club Breakfast with Santa The Rotary Club of the Slate for the fifth year will hold its annual Breakfast with Santa at The Scorecard Restaurant in Wind Gap on Saturday December 3rd from 9 – 11 AM.
All children will have the opportunity to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, sit on his lap and will get a free gift. Children 9 and under eat for free, children over 9 and adults are $8.00. Monies raised will be used for the annual Operation Warm run by the Club each year which gives new winter coats to needy children of the Slate Belt. Part of the monies also go to supply Dictionaries to the 3rd graders of the Slate Belt as part of Rotary’s Literacy Project. If you would like to know how you could become involved with Rotary Club of the Slate Belt please join us at one of our weekly meetings to learn how you can help give back to our local communities. We meet every Thursday Night from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at The Scorecard Restaurant in Wind Gap. For more information call The Scorecard or Bill Skinner. Pancake Breakfast with Santa The Friends of the Bangor Public Library with hold their annual “Pancake Breakfast with Santa” on Saturday, December 3rd from 9:00 AM – 12 Noon at the Bee Hive Community Center, 197 Penna. Avenue, Bangor, PA.
There will be a visit with Santa, in addition to crafts, photos and more. Tickets are on sale at the library and will also be available at the door. Adults-$5.00, Children (ages 2 -10 yrs.) - $3.00 with children under 1 yrs. old free. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615. LuLaRoe Extravaganza at Immaculate Conception LuLaRoe Extravaganza at Immaculate Conception School will be held Saturday, December 3 from 10am to 2pm at 290 W Babbitt Avenue, Pen Argyl, PA 18072
Treat yourself to a fun-filled day with TEN LuLaRoe Consultants on hand to bring out your inner fashionista! LuLaRoe is a fabulous line of clothing that is versatile, affordable and comfortable. With clothing for women and girls with even some pieces for men and boys, it works with all body styles! Having so many consultants together provides you with the chance of finding hard-to-find items! Feel free to come and browse to see what LuLaRoe is all about. Each attendee will receive a chance to win a pair of free buttery-soft leggings which LuLaRoe is known for. (Limit one entry per attendee.) An additional raffle will be available for a full LuLaRoe wardrobe! Cash only. For information, please email us at LuLaRoeFundraiser@gmail.com, call 724-Iam-LuLa or visit us at https://www.facebook.com/LuLaRoeFundraiser/ December 7Bangor High School Choirs Winter Concert Bangor High School Choirs Winter Concert: Wednesday, December 7, 7:30pm at M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater. Performing Ensembles will be the Concert Choir, Symphonic Choir, and Chamber Choir. Repertoire to include Sing Unto God by G.F. Handel, Ose Shalom arranged by John Leavitt, Nyon Nyon by Jake Runestad, Dan Forrest's O Come All Ye Faithful, Carol of the Bells, I'm Gonna Sing by Moses Hogan, If Music Be the Food of Love by David Dickau, O Magnum Mysterium Morten Lauridsen, Jingle Bells arranged by Mack Wilberg, and John the Revelator by Caldwell and Ivory.
Forks Tree of Lights Forks YMCA Education Center Hosts Third Annual Tree of Lights Celebration is where individuals of all ages will gather to honor and remember those who make our neighborhoods and lives a better place. The event will feature a tree lighting, seasonal songs sung by the center’s children, the Easton Area High School’s Brass Ensemble, Frosty the Snowman and the arrival of Santa Claus.
The event will be held Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 7 PM – 8 PM at Park Plaza, 1800 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA.x Library Night at Wendy’s The Blue Mountain Community Library will be holding a “Library Night at Wendy’s” Fundraiser on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Wendy’s Restaurant, route 512, Wind Gap, PA will generously donate a portion of all sales that night to the Library in Pen Argyl. The fundraiser will include dine-in, take-out and drive-through orders. Please consider supporting the Blue Mountain Community Library by purchasing a meal from Wendy’s. The money will be used to purchase new books and to meet the many expenses associated with maintaining the building. Membership to the library is free to all residents of the Pen Argyl School District and non-residents may join for a small yearly fee.
A Christmas Tree Fundraiser is currently being offered at the library for anyone wishing to honor or memorialize a loved one or pet. Please consider purchasing an ornament for $5.00 to decorate the tree. The library has many Pen Argyl High School yearbooks for sale, as well as books on local history. We are also interested in obtaining more of these books, in particular, “Ring the Bells for Olde Pen Argyl.” Anyone wishing to donate this type of book can call Lisa at 610-863-3029 for information or visit the website at www.bmcl.org . Find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmclpenargyl. December 11TGAI Annual Community Open House
December 11, 12-4. . FREE. Totts Gap Arts Institute, 1494 Totts Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013 Come to Totts Gap Arts and see what students have to share! Dance performances and art displays from our September classes, as well as information on our classes for 2017. Light refreshments will be served. Pet Photos With Santa Tis the season to be FURRY!!! Or feathered, or scaly!! The holidays are fast approaching, and what better way to get in the holiday spirit than pet photos with Santa?
Join Boomer's Angels December 11 from 11am - 2pm at Leck Veterinarian Hospital, 115 W Pennsylvania Ave, Pen Argyl, PA 18072. December 16Bangor High School Bands Winter Concert The BAHS Bands Winter Concert will be held on Friday, December 16 at 7:30 PM in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater at Bangor Area High School. The Concert and Symphonic Bands will each present their own portion of the concert with compositions by Steve Reisteter, James Barnes, Chris Bernotas, James Curnow, Pavel Tschesnokoff, and John Moss.
At the conclusion of the program, both groups will unite on stage for a grand finale complete with a Christmas Carol sing-along and our annual performance of Sleigh Ride conducted by a jolly special guest. Tickets will be available at the door for $3 adults/$2 students and seniors. Gold Cards and Slater Band Boosters Membership Cards will be honored. Please join us on December 16 to share in the holiday joy! December 17Breakfast With Santa at Columbia Fire Co. Columbia Fire Co. No. 1 is Roseto will be sponsoring a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday December 17th from 9-11am at the Roseto Municipal Building. The event is open to all children from Roseto borough as well as children and grandchildren of current Fire Co. members. Cost is FREE for those under 10. Adults and children 10 and over, the cost is $8. Please call 610-588-0597 or email kidsparty@columbiafireco.org for reservations.
January 21Trappers Fur Auction January 21st, 2017-Pennsylvania Trappers Association District 10 Live Bid Fur Auction at **NEW LOCATION** Stockertown Rod & Gun Club (205 Le Fevre Rd. Stockertown, PA 18083),. Doors open at 8am, auction starts at 9am. PTA membership and furtaker's license required. Contact: Bob Counterman 610-759-9203.-332-6585.
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Slate Belt Senior Center
Slate Belt Senior Center
Blue Valley Farm Show Complex 700 American Bangor Road Bangor, ph 610-588-1224 Hours: 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES
Morning Stretch, Mondays, Nov., 7, 28 9:15 A.M. Crafts & Chat, Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M. Zumba Gold, Tues & Thursdays, 10:00 A.M. Exercise with Darla, Wednesdays, Nov,,16,23, 30, 10:00 A.M. Brush away with Senior Artists, Wed. 8:00-11:00 A.M. Afternoon Arts (All mediums welcome) Thursdays, 12:00-3:00 P.M. Every day: Cards, Pool, Computer, Internet, Library, and TV CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING DAY, Nov., 24 and CLOSED BLACK FRIDAY, Nov., 25. Farkle, Tuesday, Nov., 22, 12:30-2:30 P.M. 
Pen Argyl - November 2016
MTD: 0.34 YTD: 38.67 Normal: 3.57
Blue Mt. Library New BooksAdult Fiction:
A Great Reckoning, Louise Penny Sting, Sandra Brown Mortal Fall, Christine Carbo The Damascus Threat, Matt Rees The Gates of Rutherford, Elizabeth Cooke Thrill Kill, Brian Thiem Margherita’s Notebook, Elisabetta Flumeri The Last Time She Saw Him, Jane Haseldine Dark Road Home, Anna Carlisle Killer Look, Linda Fairstein Adult Large Print: First Star I See Tonight, Susan Elizabeth Phillips Daughters of the Bride, Susan Mallery The Loyal Heart, Shelley Shepard Gray Bullseye, James Patterson Rushing Waters, Danielle Steel Sweet Tomorrows, Debbie Macomber Among The Wicked, Linda Castillo The Couple Next Door, Shari Lapena SLATE BELT MEN’S QUOIT LEAGUE
November 3, 2016 Bangor Elks 34 Roseto Legion 22 – Ryan Kreider 12-2, George Gallagher 11-3, Jerry Bubba 11-3; Chuck Klingle 12-2 Rescue Fire Co. 33 Second Ward Fire Co. 23 – Rob George 12-2, John Falcone 11-3, Steve Policelli 10-4 Bangor VFW 38 Liberty Fire Co. 18 – Rod LaBar 12-2, Matt Minnick 11-3, Jeramy Albert 10-4 Oxford Fire Co. 31 Hillside Rod & Gun Club 25 – Ken Hagan 12-2, Gary Fagan 11-3; Dave Flick 9-5 Bangor Jax 39 O’Neill’s Place 17 – Mike Shafer 13-1, A.J. Gilliland 11-3 Pen Argyl Legion 37 East Bangor Fire Co. 19 – Brookes Kromer 13-1, Kraig Kuster 12-2; John Pene 9-5 Columbia Fire Co. 33 Roseto Rod & Gun Club 23 – Todd E. Albert 10-2, Brian Palmer 10-2, Bob Ponnett 10-2 2016-2017 SBMQL First Half Standings Division 1 – Bangor Jax 9-0, Oxford Fire Co. 9-0, Bangor Elks 7-2, Pen Argyl Legion 7-2, Roseto Legion 6-3, Bangor VFW 5-4, O’Neill’s Place 5-4 Division 2 – East Bangor Fire Co. 5-4, Hillside Rod & Gun Club 5-4, Rescue Fire Co. 2-7, Columbia Fire Co. 1-8, Liberty Fire Co. 1-8, Second Ward Fire Co. 1-8, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-9 |
