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The Bangor High School Chamber Choir held Disney Night Tuesday at the Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater.. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory

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(Top) Pen Argyl's Michael Borst is tackled (Below) Bangor Alumni Cheerleaders perform on the sidelines during the first-ever Bangor-Pen Argyl Alumni football game played at Paul Farnan Field in Bangor Memorial Park Friday night before a crowd approaching 3,500 fans.  Please see these photo galleries.  PHOTO GALLERY 1  (from the Bangor side by Larry Cory) PHOTO GALLERY 2 (from the Pen Argyl side by Jennifer Trinkley Photography.
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 Turkeys instead of Tickets

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  If you got pulled over in Billings, Montana this week, you may have gotten a turkey instead of a ticket. 
   Officers Brandon Ihde, Andrew Sanders and Eric Schnelbach of the Billings Police Department's traffic enforcement team pulled over drivers Wednesday and let them go with a warning, along with a frozen bird.
Lieutenant Neil Lawrence told ABC News that this was the first year that the department made the Thanksgiving gesture. 
   "The individuals that received the warnings and the turkeys have been very happy," Lawrence said. "Our Facebook page has received a lot of positive comments regarding it. So far its been a very positive thing for the community."
Only drivers who committed minor traffic violations were let off the hook with a Thanksgiving turkey. 
   "The turkeys were handed to, let's say, someone going over the speed limit a few miles an hour or rolling through a stop sign," Lawrence explained.
Lawrence said a local businessman, who is remaining anonymous, donated 20 turkeys for police to hand out for families in Billings.


"BLESS THE BLUE" Program 
   Humble Hearts for Hope a local non profit 501C3 since 2011 in Plainfield Twp. has implemented a NEW program "BLESS THE BLUE". We are accepting monetary donations and Wegman's gift cards at this time. Monetary donations will be used to help injured police officers with unforeseen medical expenses and hardships. Donations can be mailed or dropped off to HHFH, 
929 Browntown Road, Nazareth, PA 18064. 
   Donations are tax-deductible, based on your tax situation speak to your tax consultant for more details. We do provide donation receipts upon request.


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The Green Knights Drama Club presented "The Intriguingly Iridescent Adventures of Mickey Munderson," an original play by Lee O'Donovan,  in the Russell R. Roper Auditorium at Wind Gap Middle Gap Middle School this past Friday and Saturday. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photos Larry Cory

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Hartzell Performing at the Elks
Kara Hartzell will be performing at the Bangor Elks Thanksgiving Eve tonight from 8-11pm.

Kids Art Wednesday's
   Upcoming TimesKid's Art Wednesday's at Bloom Bangor, 32 Broadway, Bangor November 8 – November 29. Join them every Wednesday for Kid's Art . Preschool age (3-5)-1pm-1:45pm - Mommy & me 10:30 -11:30, After School (age 6-9) 4:00 - 5:00, Tween/Teen (10-15) 5:30pm-6:30pm (Don't miss out). You must Pre-Register below or call the studio to reserve your spot - 610-588-4775.​​
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Comic books of all kinds were on display at  the Mount Bethel Fire Co. Comic Book Fest held Sunday. PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory

November 22 Regular Events

Bingo - Bushkill Fire Co. Doors 5pm. Bingo 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
Gym Nite - 6-8pm, Faith Christian School, Roseto. 610-588-6929
Slate Belt Band - Practice. Roseto American Legion, 143 Garibaldi Ave., Roseto 7-9.
Story Time - Preschool children. Blue Mt. Community Library, Pen Argyl, 10:30am
Bangor Yard Waste - Dump in container at Bangor Park, 8-2
Washington Township Supervisors Meet - Municipal Building, 3:30pm.
Bangor Zoning Board - Bee Hive, 7:00pm
Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm
 
This is our calendar of regularly scheduled events. If you see any info that is incorrect or want to add a regularly scheduled event please send e-mail to sbtopics@rcn.com. 
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​Area Tree Lighting Ceremonies  
  • Bangor - Saturday, November 25, 6:30pm at Founders Park, S. Main St. and Broadway
  • East Bangor - Saturday, December 9, 7:00pm at East Bangor Park
  • Mount Bethel - Wednesday, November 29, 5:00 to 6:00pm at Mount Bethel Firehouse, Route 611
  • Nazareth - Thursday, December 7, 7:00pm in the Circle, Nazareth
  • Portland - Sunday, November 26, 6:30pm, Downtown Portland
  • Roseto - Sun;day, November 26, 6:00pm, Columbia Fire House, Garibaldi Avenue
  • Wind Gap - Sunday, November 26, 1:30pm, Wind Gap Park

Entertainment This Week

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Penn's Peak
 - Dark Star Orchestra 8:00 pm
Sarah Street Grill - Open Mic Night 9:15 pm

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November 23
Deer Head Inn - 
CLOSED - Happy Thanksgiving
Sarah Street Grill - Thursday Night Football 8:30 pm
November 24
Deer Head Inn - 
Co-op Bop 7:00 pm
Porters Pub - Woodsmoke 10:00 pm


November 25
Deer Head Inn - 
Dave Liebman, Billy Test, Evan Gregor, Ian Froman 7:00 pm
Newton Theater - The Big Apple Comedy Club 8:00 pm
The State Theater - Night Ranger and LoverBoy - 7:30 pm
​Kids Art Wednesday's
   Upcoming TimesKid's Art Wednesday's at Bloom Bangor, 32 Broadway, Bangor November 8 – November 29. Join them every Wednesday for Kid's Art . Preschool age (3-5)-1pm-1:45pm - Mommy & me 10:30 -11:30, After School (age 6-9) 4:00 - 5:00, Tween/Teen (10-15) 5:30pm-6:30pm (Don't miss out). You must Pre-Register below or call the studio to reserve your spot - 610-588-4775.​

Pen Argyl’s Holiday Celebration 
   On Friday, December 1 st at 6:30 PM, Pen Argyl Borough will host a very special evening at the Weona Park Community Center. Mayor Sabatine, Borough Council and the Pen Argyl Outreach Committee invites the families of Pen Argyl to attend the Pen Argyl’s Holiday Celebration at the Community Center located in Weona Park. Join friends, family and neighbors for a joyous holiday celebration.
   As always, to get the community in the holiday spirit, Holiday carols will be sung and entertainment by Scott Wagstaff, ventriloquist. Santa Claus will be making a special trip to Pen Argyl to visit the good children of the Borough and will be giving small gifts to all the young children in attendance.
   There will be free drinks and snacks. The goodies, drinks and gifts are being donated by local businesses and Pen Argyl Borough Council.  In case of inclement weather the event will be held Sunday, December 3rd at 1:00 P.M. For more information or if you would like to make a donation contact the Pen ​Argyl Borough Manager, 610-863- 1822.

Hope UCC Christmas Bazaar
Hope United Church of Christ, 2nd Street, Wind Gap will host a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 2, from 10:00am to 4:00pm.  There will be crafters, vendors, food and a tricky tray.  Proceeds will go to Partners for a New Beginning.

The Great Slate Belt Trivia Contest
   The Slate Belt Heritage Center, located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, PA will hold its first “Great Slate Belt Trivia Contest” on Sunday, December 10th @ 2:00 PM. Master of Ceremonies, Marc Blau will host a trivia game for teams of four or make your own team or just show up and join in another team. Prizes will be awarded to individual team member winners. Refreshments will be available. The event is free and open to the public. Come join the fun. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer at 484-894-5661.

 THIS DAY IN HISTORY - November 22

John F. Kennedy assassinated  1963

   John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, is assassinated while traveling through Dallas, Texas, in an open-top convertible.
   First lady Jacqueline Kennedy rarely accompanied her husband on political outings, but she was beside him, along with Texas Governor John Connally and his wife, for a 10-mile motorcade through the streets of downtown Dallas on November 22. Sitting in a Lincoln convertible, the Kennedys and Connallys waved at the large and enthusiastic crowds gathered along the parade route. As their vehicle passed the Texas School Book Depository Building at 12:30 p.m., Lee Harvey Oswald allegedly fired three shots from the sixth floor, fatally wounding President Kennedy and seriously injuring Governor Connally. Kennedy was pronounced dead 30 minutes later at Dallas’ Parkland Hospital. He was 46.
   Vice President Lyndon Johnson, who was three cars behind President Kennedy in the motorcade, was sworn in as the 36th president of the United States at 2:39 p.m. He took the presidential oath of office aboard Air Force One as it sat on the runway at Dallas Love Field airport. The swearing in was witnessed by some 30 people, including Jacqueline Kennedy, who was still wearing clothes stained with her husband’s blood. Seven minutes later, the presidential jet took off for Washington.


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                       Bangor Lions Club Meat Stick Sale
    Support the Bangor Lions Club by ordering meat sticks from "Country Meats". These delicious meat sticks come in a variety of flavors and are only $1 per stick. These would make great stocking stuffers for Christmas.
   Check out the flavors available and print out your order form from the photos in this post. All orders should be filled out and mailed to Lions Club Bangor c/o Letitia Shiner at 127 South 3rd St. Bangor Pa 18013. Checks or money orders can be made out to the Bangor Lions Club
. ***All orders need to be received by November 25th.***
     Orders will be ready for pick up in December. Pick up location and time have yet to be determined. Please check back for updates.
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 Gift of Life Organ Donor Awareness
Bangor Woman Organizes Promo Night​

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   Lisa Rigione of Bangor is a donor Mom.  Her son Mike DeBiase was an organ donor and saved six  lives when he passed away from a brain bleed in February, 2015. He was 23. Twenty Two people die everyday waiting for a transplant. 
   Lisa helped organize a Gift of Life Organ Donor Awareness Night to bring awareness to the importance of organ donation. She also volunteers and speaks for the Gift of Life. She was lucky enough to partner with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms Hockey team for a night of awareness which will be held 7:05pm Saturday, February 17 at the PPL center in Allentown.
  The Gift of Life will be the Phantoms' Non-profit of the night. Tickets are $20.00 (lower level). Go to www.pplcenter.com  then to Events and tickets tab, find  promotions and type "GIFTOFLIFE" Promo code:GIFTOFLIFE, additonal fees may apply. 
 

Vendors Wanted 
Mt Bethel Fire Co. Ladies Aux 29th Annual Craft Show.
November 25, 2017. Reserve your table/space now. First come, first serve basis.
Call Kris 610-392-7975
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                      Toys for Tots Drop Off Locations
​  First United Methodist Church, 55 N. 3rd St., Bangor and their Thrift Store at 38 Broadway, Bangor  have been designated drop off locations for Toys for Tots.  The are currently accepting donations through December.  Toys must be unwrapped and new. 
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          BASD Wellness Walking Programs ​ 
    The Bangor Area School District Wellness Committee wants to extend an invitation to the families in our school community to participate in the following healthy activities throughout the school year. These are programs that the faculty eagerly awaits and competes in each year. 

   Project Zero: November 20-January 2, 2018: The goal of this program is to maintain your weight throughout the holiday season from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. Eat in moderation and exercise to break even! 
    10,000 Steps: April 2, 2018- May 2, 2018: This is not a team walk rather it is an individual walking program where you find the average of your daily steps and set a personal goal to increase the steps each day. Strive to achieve 10,000 steps a day! To find the average; record your steps for any 3 days and divide the total by 3 and that will give you an average of steps walked per day)
    Here you can find a way to compete among family members, friend groups, or with neighbors. Be creative in the rewards or prizes! 
  Look for more information on the Bangor Area School District web page under the wellness link or email them at wellness@bangorsd.org
Pen Argyl Park Yoga: Mondays and Thursdays at the Weona Park Community Center at 6 P.M.  Please contact Janelle Connolly at 484-707-5961 or http://www.namastefit.org Weona Park community center building. All levels welcome. Beginners encouraged to attend. Class fee will be $10 Please bring a mat, towel and small blanket.  Please arrive 10 minutes prior to class start. Dress in clothing that you can easily move in and feel comfortable in. Recommend dressing in light layers
Friends of the Bangor Public Library Events
    The Friends of the Bangor Public Library announce the following Save-the-Date” events:​​​​​
  •  December 2nd: Breakfast w/ Santa @ The Bee Hive Community Center
   The Friends meet the 3rd Thursday of each month @ 7:00 PM at the Library.
   New members are always welcome. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615

Totts Gap Arts Events Schedule

 December 10 Community Open House
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    Heritage Center Calendar of Events

Slate Belt Heritage Center Calendar of Events for 2017​​​​​​
  • Sunday, December 10, 2 PM- “The Great Slate Belt Trivia Contest”-Master of Ceremonies, Marc Blau will host a trivia game for teams of four or make your own team or just show up and join in another team. Prizes for the winners. 
  • Sunday, January 14, 2 PM- TBA
  • Sunday, February 11, 2 PM- TBA
  • Sunday, March 11, 2 PM- “The Life of Blaine Reimel” – James Paynter relates the life of the Slate Belt’s first fatality in World War II.
  • Thursday, April 12th, 7 PM – TBA
  • Thursday, May 10, 7 PM – “Memories of the Slate Belt” presented by former Bangor resident and graduate of the class of 1964, David Blau.
  • Thursday, June 21, 7 PM – “Annual Preservation Awards”.
  • Thursday, July 12, 7 PM – “Restoration of the Slate Hoists” – Mike Piersa will conduct an outdoor presentation of the manufacturing and operation of the restored Flory slate hoists which now reside in Bethel Park. 
  • Thursday, August, 9, 7 PM- TBA
  • Thursday, September 13, 7 PM- TBA
  • Thursday, October 11, 7 PM- “Haunted Heritage Program”.
  • Thursday, November 8, 7 PM- “World War I Veterans”- presented by William Casamassima.
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                        Civil Air Patrol Meets Every Monday
    The Civil Air Patrol 807th Braden Squadron meets every Monday Night from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Bangor VFW or Braden Airpark, Easton
    Call for meeting location on given night: 610-588-1459  http://cap807.com/
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​                         Letters To The Homefront Book Orders
  Letters to Homefront: “A Love Story Between a Community and its World War II Soldiers”  is now in its second printing stage.  
    The Slate Belt Heritage Center is now receiving orders for the books. Those interested in making a purchase can send a check for $40.00 to the Center @ 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, PA w/Att: Homefront Book. Distribution will be on Saturday, December 2nd from 9 -Noon. (just in time for Christmas presents). For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661

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​DiscoverE Adventure Backpacks Available 
When: Monday thru Saturday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM 
Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth 
Borrow a backpack full of kid-friendly tools to explore Jacobsburg! These backpacks are best for families with young children. Each backpack includes binoculars, notepad, colored pencils, magnifying lens, bug box, dip net, and five field guides for exploring the pond, insects, birds, trees, butterflies and moths. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. 

Going out of Town?

     Going out of town? Let SBRPD know that your house will be vacant and we'll do frequent drive-bys to ensure that you home is watched. Follow the link below, hover over the "Contact Us" tab and fill out a vacation /Residence Check Request. Officers will swing by your house and check it out for you. Safe travels... 
http://slatebeltpd.com/

Prescription 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)​

Musical Instrument Collection Drive

    The BAHS Alumni Association is running a drive to collect used musical instruments to be donated to Bangor’s elementary band program. The instruments will be used as loaners for students who cannot afford to buy or rent them. They will take them regardless of their condition. If you have a musical instrument that is gathering dust, and you want to make a difference in a child’s life, call 610-588-5198.  We will pick them up or tell you where you can drop them off.  Let’s keep the music coming!
   Your donations may be tax deductible.
   Visit slateralums.com for more information.
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November 22

Hartzell Performing at the Elks
Kara Hartzell will be performing at the Bangor Elks Thanksgiving Eve Wedensday, November 22 from 8-11pm.

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Kids Art Wednesday's
   Upcoming TimesKid's Art Wednesday's at Bloom Bangor, 32 Broadway, Bangor November 8 – November 29. Join them every Wednesday for Kid's Art . Preschool age (3-5)-1pm-1:45pm - Mommy & me 10:30 -11:30, After School (age 6-9) 4:00 - 5:00, Tween/Teen (10-15) 5:30pm-6:30pm (Don't miss out). You must Pre-Register below or call the studio to reserve your spot - 610-588-4775.
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November 24

Fundraiser for Trooper Kelly
  Come out and dine with Buffalo Wild Wings in Easton, November 24 from 11:00am to 2:00an November 25 to support Trooper Kelly. Dining proceeds will be used toward assisting  Kelly and his family in their time of need. Donation bin(s) will also be available for general or corporate donations on site.
​  This is good from 11am thru 2am so when you are out shopping throughout the day on Black Friday please consider stopping or if you just need a break and a drink it all helps! A portion of your meal proceeds will benefit our "Bless The Blue" newest program meant to assist our local Law Enforcement Officers, 
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Pocono Arts Holiday Store
   The Pocono Arts Council will host its annual Holiday Store in The ARTSPACE Gallery located at 18 N. 7th Street in Stroudsburg. The popular art gift shop will be open throughout the holiday season, beginning Friday, November 24, 2017 through Friday, January 5, 2018. Participation to sell artwork and handcrafted items is open to all Pocono Arts Council members. Membership is an affordable $39 per year for individuals or $29 for seniors.
   Member artists who would like to be featured in the Holiday Store must submit an application by the deadline on Friday, November 10, 2017. Space is reserved on a first come, first served basis with payment. The Holiday Store application is available online at www.poconoarts.org under the ARTSPACE Gallery tab/Exhibitions or it may be picked up in the gallery. Artists must arrange to have their art delivered to the gallery and hung/displayed on Monday, November 20 or Tuesday, November 21 from 10AM-3PM.
   The PoconoArts staff will manage the store 10AM-4PM, Monday through Friday, with evening and weekend hours handled by volunteers. Fees for participation are:
  • $30 for artists who volunteer a minimum 4-hour shift (with 20% commission to PoconoArts); or
  • $40 for artists who do not volunteer (25% commission to PoconoArts)
    With a healthy staff of volunteers, the store can remain open and result in more sales. A special reception and member discount night will be held Thursday, November 30 from 5-7 PM. If you have any questions, please call the PoconoArts office at 570-476-4460 or email info@poconoarts.org. 
   The Pocono Arts Council is a local arts service organization serving Monroe, Pike, Wayne, Luzerne, and Lackawanna counties. The mission of the council is to build the community artistically and culturally by providing leadership, service and education - “Culture Builds Community.” For further information visit www.poconoarts.org or call 570-476-4460. 

Miller Keystone Blood Drive​
   November 24, 1:30pm-5:30pm, Hazle Township Commons, 1
03 W. 27th Street, Hazle Township     Call 800.223.6667
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November 25
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Pet & Family Photos with Santa
   Join us for our annual event to kick of the holiday season on Saturday, November 25 from 11 am to 4 pm at Sit, Stay "N Play, 1501 N. 5th St., Stroudsburg.
   Monroe Animal League and Melon's Gift join together in a great cause.  Proceeds support "Project K9" for the Stroud Area Regional Police Department to help with the cost of a bulletproof vest for a police dog.  MAL promotes spay/neuter and humane education as a way to control pet overpopulation, and thus relieves cruelty and suffering among animals.  We believe this to be the best way to achieve a future with no more homeless animals.
   For more information, visit www.monroeanimals.org, join us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MonroeAnimal League, email monroeanimalleague@gmail.com, or call 570-421-7775.

​29th Annual Craft Show at Mt. Bethel Fire Co.
  Mt. Bethel Fire Co. Ladies' Auxillary will hold its 29th Annual Craft Show on Saturday, November 25 from 9 am to 3 pm.  Two rooms will be filled with over 100 crafters.  The kitchen will be open for breakfast and lunch with take out available.  There will be a bake sale table. Admission is free door prizes will be given away.

Christmas Tree Sale
​   The annual Christmas tree sale at Rescue Fire Co. begins November 25. Come to the fire house on Route 191 and meet Santa from 6-8pm. Free stuffed animal for the first 50 kids. Pres-school kids can enter to win a free Christmas Tree.  Bring a home-made family ornament to decorate their tree.  
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November 26

Wind Gap Christmas Celebration
Wind Gap Community Christmas Celebration will be Sunday, November 26 at 2 PM in  Wind Gap Park · Wind Gap, PA

Miller Keystone Blood Drive
 
​   November 26 8:30am-2pm, Christ Hamilton United Lutheran Church, 419 Bossardville Road, Stroudsburg. Call 570.994.2819
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November 28
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Medicare Questions?
   The Medicare Open Enrollment period runs until Saturday, Dec. 2. 
   Dolores Miller from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging will be in Rep. Joe Emrick's Mt. Bethel district office from 1-3 p.m. to answer your Medicare questions. The office is located at 2165 Mt. Bethel Highway. 
   If this week doesn't fit your schedule, Dolores will be in the office every Tuesday during open enrollment from 1-3 p.m. 

Miller Keystone Blood Drive

   November 28, 7:30am-1pm, St. Luke's Health Center - Lehighton, 575 S. 9th Street, Lehighton,      Call 484.526.8533
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November 29
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Kids Art Wednesday's
   Upcoming TimesKid's Art Wednesday's at Bloom Bangor, 32 Broadway, Bangor November 8 – November 29. Join them every Wednesday for Kid's Art . Preschool age (3-5)-1pm-1:45pm - Mommy & me 10:30 -11:30, After School (age 6-9) 4:00 - 5:00, Tween/Teen (10-15) 5:30pm-6:30pm (Don't miss out). You must Pre-Register below or call the studio to reserve your spot - 610-588-4775.
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November 30

PPA Awards
   The Pocono Arts Council will present the 2017 PPA Awards in the ARTSPACE Gallery at the Pocono Arts Council, 18 N. 7th Street, STROUDSBURG at 6:00 pm.
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December 1
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Pen Argyl’s Holiday Celebration
    On Friday, December 1 st at 6:30 PM, Pen Argyl Borough will host a very special evening at the Weona Park Community Center. Mayor Sabatine, Borough Council and the Pen Argyl Outreach Committee invites the families of Pen Argyl to attend the Pen Argyl’s Holiday Celebration at the Community Center located in Weona Park. Join friends, family and neighbors for a joyous holiday celebration.
    As always, to get the community in the holiday spirit, Holiday carols will be sung and entertainment by Scott Wagstaff, ventriloquist. Santa Claus will be making a special trip to Pen Argyl to visit the good children of the Borough and will be giving small gifts to all the young children in attendance.
    There will be free drinks and snacks. The goodies, drinks and gifts are being donated by local businesses and Pen Argyl Borough Council. In case of inclement weather the event will be held Sunday, December 3  at 1:00 P.M. For more information or if you would like to make a donation contact the Pen ​Argyl Borough Manager, 610-863- 1822.

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NCCs Chorus Holiday Concert
   Get into the holiday spirit by listening to the sacred and secular holiday music of Northampton Community College’s community chorus on Friday, December 1, at 7 p.m. in Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township.
   Under the direction of Rosemary Murdy-Haber, the vocal ensemble will perform selections that include all your holiday favorites.
   Admission is a non-perishable food item to benefit the needy, or a $5 donation to the NCC Chorus Scholarship Fund.
   For more information, email rhaber@northampton.edu.
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December 2

Toys for Tots Toy Drive Event
   Enjoy a magical afternoon Saturday December 2 from 1-4pm at Plainfield Fire Co, and help our U.S. Marines deliver Christmas to children in need throughout Northampton County. 
   Santa will arrive by helicopter at 1:00 compliments of Mr. Nolan Perin, Chesty, the Marine Bulldog Mascot will arrive on Margaret the Pink Fire Truck & they will be escorted by Local police & fire departments. Meet the true heroes of Christmas, the U.S. Marines, and thank them for their service. FREE 4x6 photos in the Rockin' photo booth with Santa!
   Christmas Music by Dice Productionz, interactive Lionel Train Display, huge Lego Display, Make your own Santa Snacks by Ignite Fitness, Magical Reindeer Food Buffet by Miss Rose's Preschool, decorate your own cookie & Santa key chain craft by Bangor Daycare, Hot Chocolate Station by the Girl Scouts, Activity by Slate Belt YMCA, activity by Waste Management, Gifts from Santa, Vendors & MORE.
  Please bring with you a donation of a new, unwrapped toy for a child 0-12 years of age! Portland Lodge No. 311 is proud to host & organize this event!

Night of Light
   Night of Light Hosted by Luke William Hahn Foundation will be held Saturday, December 2 at 7 PM at Grace United Methodist Church 404 E Mountain Ave, Pen Argyl.
   Join them as they remember those we have lost with  a ceremonial candle lighting, inspirational speakers and heartwarming music. This non-denominational event is open to children and adults of all ages,  and there is no cost to attend.
   While registration is not required, it is appreciated.To RSVP email lukehahnfoundation@gmail.com.

Relay for Life Fundraiser at Bloom
Join us on December 2nd @ 6pm for our annual Lehigh Valley East "Relay for Life" joint fundraiser @ Bloom! We will be painting this popular holiday ornament pallet in the color of your choice! Space is limited so sign up early! this event is opened to the public. Register below to reserve your space!

Jamie Kent at Nazareth Center For the Arts

   Jamie Kent and his band will play songs from the new record at the Nazareth Center For the Arts.  Doors open at 6:30 pm and the show starts at 7:30 pm.  Matthew Szlachetka opens the night, previewing songs from his own upcoming record, "Heart of My Hometown". Tickets are $25 and available in advance at: NazarethArts.Org. ​

Breakfast with Santa  
   Slate Belt Rotary invites you to join them on Saturday, December 2 at 9:00 am at Scorecard Sports Bar & Grill in Wind Gap.
   Their Sixth annual breakfast with Santa benefits Coats for Kids. Give the gift of warmth for kids whose families cannot afford winter coats. In addition, each year we feed over 80 kids for free. 

27th Annual Old Time Christmas
   Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will present its 27 th annual Old Time Christmas event on December 2, 3 and December 9, 10 with candlelit tours leaving every 15 minutes beginning at 3:00 p.m., with the last group going out at 7:00 p.m.

Breakfast with Santa
   The Friends of the Bangor Public Library will hold their 5th annual “Pancake Breakfast with Santa’. The event will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 9:00 AM – 12 Noon at the Bee Hive Community Center, 197 Penna. Ave., 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. Price is Adults: $5.00, Children (ages 2 years – 10 years): $3.00. Children ages 1 and under are free. All proceeds benefit the Bangor Public Library. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer at 484-894- 5661.

Victorian Christmas Tea
   Trinity Lutheran Church will hold it's annual Victorian Christmas Tea on December 2 at 2:00 pm.  Tickets are $7.00 each and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Bring your daughters, granddaughters, sisters, nieces and friends for an afternoon of fun.  Everyone who wears a fancy hat to the tea will be entered into a drawing for a special prize.  Call the church office at 610-588-2023 to reserve your tickets.


Families First Holiday Bazaar 
   Families First will be having a Holiday Bazaar and Vendor Craft Fair at the Wind Gap Middle School Gymnasium on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Free Admission!!!! With over 25 Vendors a Basket Raffle and Concessions -
   All proceeds will benefit Families First’s Adopt-A- Family/Giving Tree. Families First is non-profit in the Pen Argyl Area School District that provides support to families and individuals in need, through a variety of means, since June 6, 2002.
   For additional information, about Families First, volunteering or to contribute, please call the Director of Families First, Frank Jones, at 610-863- 3688 or visit their website www.penargylfamiliesfirst.org.

December 3
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Intermediate Watercolor Class
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
​Instructor Iraina Caramelli

1-4pm
   Come join us in this ongoing watercolor journey and discover the flexibility of this wonderful medium.  We will cover composition, form, shapes and definitely color!!! Students can work from photos that they have taken or utilize the still life that will be set up during each workshop. A very free approach will be explored where your creativity takes wing.   JOIN THE JOURNEY!
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $85/Non-Member $95: Senior Member $75/Non-Member $85

27th Annual Old Time Christmas
   Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will present its 27 th annual Old Time Christmas event on December 2, 3 and December 9, 10 with candlelit tours leaving every 15 minutes beginning at 3:00 p.m., with the last group going out at 7:00 p.m.
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December 5
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Drawing Workshop
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
6:30-8:30pm

Never taken a drawing class before?  Feel rusty or simply lack confidence?  This class is for you.  Beginning with a simple contour, you will use line to discover a variety of shapes and forms from a still life to the human figure.  The foundational and formal aspects of sketching and drawing will be demonstrated. Explore the steps in drawing from an idea to a sketch to a completed drawing.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75

BHS Choirs Winter Concert
    Bangor Area High School choirs will hold their winter concert Tuesday, December 5 at 7:30pm in the M. Craig Paine Performing Arts Theater. Performing Ensembles will be the Concert Choir, Symphonic Choir, and Chamber Choir.

​Free RN/LPN Reactivation/Review Info Sessions at NCC
   Free information sessions will be held at Northampton Community College for nursing professionals with an inactive or international license who would like to re-enter the workforce. Programs will ensure those interested in returning to practice will have everything they require to begin the classes in January 2018. For more information and to register for a session, please visit www.northampton.edu/HealthcareCourses. For questions, please call 610-332-6585.
   Tuesday, December 5, at the Fowler Family Southside Center in Bethlehem, Room 505, 6 p.m.
   Thursday, December 7, at the Monroe Campus in Tannersville, Room 011 Kapp Hall, 6 p.m.
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December 6
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Wendy’s fundraiser  
   Come out to Wendy's in Wind Gap on December 6th between 5:00 and 8:00 pm.  Wendy's will be donating 10% of the sales to Blue Mountain Community Library.

Wednesday Evening Painting Workshop
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
“Painting Alla Prima” (all at one go)

Instructor John McAllister
6:30-8:30pm
   All painting mediums welcome, watercolor, tempera, acrylic, oil, whatever you are comfortable with.  Bring your own materials and instructor John McAllister will help you with composition, color, value and basis techniques. The focus of the workshop is to complete or nearly complete a painting in one 2 hour sitting.
Tuition: $10.00
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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.
  • For Meal Reservations please call by 10:00 one day before the meal.  Cancellations must be done as soon as possible. Lunch is served at 11:30 AM.
  • Pool Tables available every morning and most afternoons TV, Library, computers, puzzles.
  • Quoits can be played anytime nothing is scheduled for floor space
                  NOVEMBER
  • Zumba Gold, Tuesdays 10:00 AM
  • Porker, Tuesdays, Nov., 14,21,28
  • Arthritis Exercise, Tuesday Nov, 7,21,28 and Thursdays Nov., 2,9,30, 12:15 PM
  • Brush Away with Senior Artists, Wednesdays, 8:00-11:00 AM,
  • Exercise with Darla, Wednesdays, 10:00 AM
  • ​THANKSGIVING MEAL, Thursday, November 16,
  • Turkey/pick your own & Harvest Bingo, Thursday, November 16, 12:15 PM
  • GARY DEE, Friday, November 17, 12:30-2:30 PM
  • Deja the Therapy Dog, Tuesday, November 21, 9:00 AM
  • CLOSED, November 23-HAPPY THANKSGIVING
  • CLOSED, November 24-HAPPY BLACK FRIDAY
  • Council Meeting, Thursday, November 30, 9:00 AM

           DECEMBER
  • Deck The Halls, Friday December 1, 9:?
  • Make a Christmas tree ornament, Thursday, December 7th and
  • Tuesday, December 12th, 10:00 AM
  • Food Drive for Pump , December 11-13
  • Christmas Carols, Hot Chocolate and Ugly Sweater contest,
  • Thursday, December 14th 12:15 PM
  • Baseball, Friday, December 15th, 10:00 AM, Christmas Bingo
  • Deja the Therapy Dog, Tuesday, December 19th, 10:00 AM
  • Christmas Games, Build a snowman, Thursday, December 21, 10:00 AM
  • CHRISTMAS PARTY(Pre-registration required)  MUSIC WITH BILL REESE
  • CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY, DECEMBER 25
  • Left over Cookie and Fruitcake Day (bring all you want to get rid of) Officers Council Meeting, Thursday, December 28, 9:00 AM
  • Events Meeting, Thursday, December 28th, 1:00 PM
  • NEW YEAR'S MEAL, Friday, December 29
  • Fruitcake Day (bring all you want to get rid of)
  • Officers Council Meeting, Thursday, December 28, 9:00 AM

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Bangor Library New Books
November 16 
Adult Fiction
  • Poisonous By Allison Brennan
  • The Midnight Line By Lee Child
  • Every Breath You Take By Mary Higgins Clark
  • Typhoon Fury By Clive Cussler
  • The Noel Diary By Richard Paul Evans
  • Deadfall By Linda A Fairstein
  • A Bone To Pick
  • Dead Over Heels
  • Real Murders
  • The Julius House By Charlaine Harris
  • Crime Scene By Jonathan Kellerman
  • In This Moment By Karen Kingsbury
  • A Stranger In The House By Shari Lapena
  • Hiddensee By Gregory Maguire
  • Promise Not To Tell By Jennifer Mcmahon
  • Digging Up Doubts By Olivia Newport
  • A Christmas Return By Anne Perry
  • Nightworld By Paul F Wilson
  • Santa Fe Rules By Stuart Woods.
Adult Non Fiction
  • An Army At Dawn
  • The Day Of Battle
  • The Guns At Last Light By Rick Atkinson
  • Last Girl Before Freeway The Life, Loves, Losses, And Liberation Of Joan Rivers By Leslie Bennetts
  • The Journal Of Helene Berr By Helene Berr
  • Capital Gaines By Chip Gaines.
Young Adult Fiction
  • Ruin And Rising
  • Shadow And Bone
  • Siege And Storm By Leigh Bardugo
  • Wild Beauty By Anna Marie Mclemore
  • Renegades By Marissa Meyer
  • Awake By Natasha Preston
  • House Of Furies By Madeleine Roux
  • Our Dark Duet
  • This Savage Song By Victoria Schwab
  • Daughter Of Smoke & Bone
  • Days Of Blood & Starlight
  • Dreams Of Gods & Monsters By Laini Taylor.
Young Adult Non Fiction
  • D-Day By Rick Atkinson.
Junior Fiction
  • Emperor Pickletin Rides The Bus
  • Princess Labelmaker To The Rescue
  • The Secret Of The Fortune Wookiee
  • The Surprise Attack Of Jabba The Puppett By Tom Angleberger
  • Ivy + Bean: Doomed To Dance
  • Ivy + Bean: Make The Rules By Anne Barrows
  • Lola Levine And The Ballet Scheme
  • Lola Levine And The Halloween Scream
  • Lola Levine And The Vacation Dream
  • Lola Levine Is Not Mean
  • Lola Levine Meets Jelly And Bean
  • Lola Levine, Drama Queen By Monica Brown
  • Baxter Is Missing By Rebecca Elliot
  • Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Getaway By Jeff Kinney
  • Away In A Star Sled
  • Bollywood Burglary
  • Famouse Fjord Race
  • Magical Mission
  • Mouse Overboard
  • Operation Secret Recipe
  • Paws Off The Pearl
  • Pirate Spacecat Attack
  • Pull The Dragons Tooth
  • Rescue Rebellion
  • Sea Monster Surprise
  • Shoo, Caveflies
  • Slurp Monster Showdown
  • Stay Strong, Geronimo
  • Suitcase Full Of Ghosts
  • The Cheese Experiment
  • The Haunted Dinosaur
  • The Mysterious Message
  • The Phantom Of The Theater
  • The Smelly Search By Geronimo Stilton
  • Thea Stilton And The Frozen Fiasco
  • Thea Stilton And The Hollywood Hoax
  • Thea Stilton And The Lost Letters
  • Thea Stilton And The Madagascar Madness By Thea Stilton
  • A Dandelion Wish
  • A Pinch Of Magic
  • Before The Bell
  • Far From Shore
  • From The Mist
  • In A Blink
  • In The Game
  • Into The Waves
  • On The Trail
  • The Space Between
  • The Woods Beyond
  • Wedding Wings By Kiki Thorpe.
Junior Non Fiction
  • Knight By Dugald Steer
Easy Reader Fiction
  • Pete The Cat: Sir Pete The Brave
  • Pete The Cat: Snow Days
  • Pete The Cat: Surprise Teacher
  • Pete The Cat: Tip-Top Tree House By James Dean
  • It’s Shoe Time By Mo Willems.
 

​Blue Mountain Community Library

November 1
Adult Fiction:
  • The Letter, Kathryn Hughes
  • The Salt House, Lisa Duffy
  • The Blackbird Season, Kate Moretti
  • Home For The Summer, Holly chamberlin
  • A Sister's Place, Savannah Page
  • The Promise of Pierson Orchard, Kate Brandes
  • The Accident,  S. D. Monaghan
  • Lie To Me, J.T. Ellison
  • The Trust, Ronald Balson
  • Blame, Jeff Abbott
  • No One Is Coming To Save Us, Stephanie Powell Watts

Slate Belt Area
​ Road Work

December 7
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Oil Painting Class
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
Instructor John McAllister

6:30-8:30pm
   This ongoing workshop focuses on the individual, helping them to develop their own personal style and technique working with the oil medium. Learn how to develop your painting by understanding drawing and composition, light and shadow, color, preparation of materials and the application of paint. Working at your own pace, you pick the subject while the instructor guides you through the painting process.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75

Holiday Card Workshop-Art of Linoleum Printing
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg.
Instructor Iraina Caramelli
One Day, December 7, Thursday 1-3pm
   Linoleum printing dates very far back in art history and involves carving an image into linoleum. From this stage you can print and reproduce many times. In this workshop each participant will create 5 cards, however, you can then create many more cards at home.
REGISTRATION CUTOFF DATE IS NOVEMBER 20, 2017
MATERIALS FEE: $10.00
Tuition:Member $15/Non-Member $20

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Free RN/LPN Reactivation/Review Info Sessions at NCC
   Free information sessions will be held at Northampton Community College for nursing professionals with an inactive or international license who would like to re-enter the workforce. Programs will ensure those interested in returning to practice will have everything they require to begin the classes in January 2018. For more information and to register for a session, please visit www.northampton.edu/HealthcareCourses. For questions, please call 610-332-6585.
   Tuesday, December 5, at the Fowler Family Southside Center in Bethlehem, Room 505, 6 p.m.
   Thursday, December 7, at the Monroe Campus in Tannersville, Room 011 Kapp Hall, 6 p.m.
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December 9
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​Breakfast With Santa At FUMC
   The First United Methodist Church, 55 N. 3rd St, Bangor will host a "Breakfast and Photos with Santa" on Saturday, December 9th from 9:00 am to 12:00. Free for everyone! In addition to a hot breakfast and pictures with Santa, kids will also have the opportunity to bake homemade Christmas cookies, enjoy crafts and play games. 
   Register online https://firstumcbangor.ticketleap.com/santa/ 

27th Annual Old Time Christmas
   Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will present its 27th annual Old Time Christmas event on December 9, 10 with candlelit tours leaving every 15 minutes beginning at 3:00 p.m., with the last group going out at 7:00 p.m.

2nd Ward Children's Christmas Party
   The 2nd Ward volunteer fire company at 
517 S. Northampton St. Bangor, PA is having its annual children's Christmas party on December 9th at 1 PM at the firehouse. The children and grandchildren of 2nd Ward residents 12 years of age and younger are welcome to attend. Please contact Cheryl at 610-588-4213, Lisa at 610-599-7993, or Missy at 610-588-6344 with age, sex, and name of children by December 1st. Santa will be arriving by fire truck.

A Christmas Tail
   Come to A Christmas Tail: Camp Papillon's 1st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting for some festive holiday fun! Stop by to take photos with Santa Paws, write a letter to Santa, do some Christmas shopping and kids crafts and more! Saturday, December 9 at 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Camp Papillon Animal Shelter 128 Brainerd Lane, Stroudsburg.

East Bangor Park Tree Lighting
East Bangor Park will hold its second annual tree lighting on Saturday, December 9th.  The festivities start at 6:30pm; Santa arrivs at 7:00pm and there will be caroling, cookies and hot chocolate.​

Animal Shelter Fundraiser
   On Saturday December 9th, 6:30pm at Bangor Trust Brewery, 15 Broadway, Bangor, PA. a fundraiser will be held to help raise funds for a new local animal shelter. Bloom Creative Studio will be the guide to help you paint a paw print glass, all materials provided: glass, paint, brushes & a complimentary beer or wine of your choice. Register on line at www.bloombangor.org click on upcoming events or call 610-588-4775 ​

Lookout Fire Company #1 Annual Toy BINGO
   Saturday, December 9th, 1:00pm, Weona Park Community Center, Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania. Purchase of tickets will only be available the day of the event, with doors open 11:00am. For more information please email us at info@lookout reco.com. All proceeds from this event benefit the Lookout Fire Company #1.
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December 10
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27th Annual Old Time Christmas
   Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will present its 27th annual Old Time Christmas event on today with candlelit tours leaving every 15 minutes beginning at 3:00 p.m., with the last group going out at 7:00 p.m.
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​Intermediate Watercolor Class
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
Instructor Iraina Caramelli

1-4pm
   Come join us in this ongoing watercolor journey and discover the flexibility of this wonderful medium.  We will cover composition, form, shapes and definitely color!!! Students can work from photos that they have taken or utilize the still life that will be set up during each workshop. A very free approach will be explored where your creativity takes wing.   JOIN THE JOURNEY!
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $85/Non-Member $95: Senior Member $75/Non-Member $85

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Community Open House
   Community Open House Hosted by Totts Gap Arts will be held Sunday, December 10 at 12 PM - 4 PM at 1494 Totts Gap Rd, Bangor, Pennsylvania 18013
What better way to reflect on the accomplishments of the year, than with Totts Gap Annual Community Open House? Join them at Totts Gap Arts and see the last dance showcase of the year, and enjoy art created by our students. Light refreshments will be served, so plan on spending the afternoon with us, and get ready for another year! Free Admission. Kid Friendly.

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Breakfast with Santa
   An All-You-Can-Eat Pancake breakfast with Santa will be held at the Washington Twp Fire Co. 920 Washington Blvd, Bangor Sunday December 10 from 8-Noon. Tickets are $7.00 and available at the door, Age 3 and under free. Photos with Santa available to purchase.  All sales are final. No refunds. 

The Great Slate Belt Trivia Contest  
   The Slate Belt Heritage Center, located at 30 North 1st Street, Bangor, PA will hold its first “Great Slate Belt Trivia Contest” on Sunday, December 10th @ 2:00 PM. Master of Ceremonies, Marc Blau will host a trivia game for teams of four or make your own team or just show up and join in another team. Prizes will be awarded to individual team member winners. Refreshments will be available. The event is free and open to the public. Come join the fun. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer at 484-894-5661.
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December 12
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Drawing Workshop
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
6:30-8:30pm

Never taken a drawing class before?  Feel rusty or simply lack confidence?  This class is for you.  Beginning with a simple contour, you will use line to discover a variety of shapes and forms from a still life to the human figure.  The foundational and formal aspects of sketching and drawing will be demonstrated. Explore the steps in drawing from an idea to a sketch to a completed drawing.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75

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Christmas Luncheon Celebration
   Bloom will hold a Christmas luncheon celebration on Tuesday, December 12 at 12 noon.  The event will be held at Tuscarora Inn and Conference, 3300 River Road, Mt. Bethel, PA.
  Handcrafted gifts will be available for purchase from 11:30 am to noon and again after lunch.  There will be an artist's auction and stories from survivors.  
   Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased online at bloombangor.org.  All proceeds support Bloom, a 2 year restorative community for women overcoming addiction, trauma and trafficking.  For more information, contact Andrea at 917-232-5869.
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December 13
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Wednesday Evening Painting Workshop
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
“Painting Alla Prima” (all at one go)

Instructor John McAllister
6:30-8:30pm
   All painting mediums welcome, watercolor, tempera, acrylic, oil, whatever you are comfortable with.  Bring your own materials and instructor John McAllister will help you with composition, color, value and basis techniques. The focus of the workshop is to complete or nearly complete a painting in one 2 hour sitting.
Tuition: $10.00
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December 14
​
Oil Painting Class
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
​Instructor John McAllister
6:30-8:30pm
   This ongoing workshop focuses on the individual, helping them to develop their own personal style and technique working with the oil medium. Learn how to develop your painting by understanding drawing and composition, light and shadow, color, preparation of materials and the application of paint. Working at your own pace, you pick the subject while the instructor guides you through the painting process.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75

Milk and Cookies with Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus
   Pen Argyl’s Family Dental Care Office, Dr. Gary Williams, DMD & Staff, will host Santa & Mrs. Claus on Thursday, December 14th, 2017 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm at their office, 225 South Robinson Avenue in Pen Argyl. Miss Rose’s Preschool in West Bangor will provide some lively Holiday musical selections at 5:15pm in the Dental Office Reception Room area. The Lunch Room, on South Robinson Avenue, will have some amazing Christmas refreshments for all who attend! Dr. Williams had proudly organized and provided “Christmas on South Robinson” for many years, and most recently, all of the above groups participated in “Christmas in a Small Town” in Pen Argyl. This year, they are all back at the dental office location providing this fun activity for all the Slate Belt families. They hope to provide an intimate setting where each child in attendance will have an unrushed visit with Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus, and receive a little gift. There will be a Food Barrel for contributions of non-perishable foods to help the area food banks during the busy holiday season. Everyone should be sure to bring a camera for beautiful photo opportunities during the festivities! 

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December 15
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BHS Band Winter Concert 
   Bangor Area High School bands will winter concert will be held on Friday, December 15 at 7:30pm 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. 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. Please join us on December15 to share in the holiday joy! 
  For more information visit: bahsbands.weebly.com

Cat Spay/Neuter clinic 
   The Cat Spay/Neuter clinic will be held December 15 at Sun Porch Pooches Pet Grooming, 420 Belvidere Corner Rd., Mount Bethel, PA 18343. Cost is $15 for feral cats, left ear tip required also rabies, and $40 for house cats includes rabies and distemper. These prices are for residents of the Slate Belt Area only or if the cat was adopted through us. Please call Karen at 484-619-1394. They are filling up fast so please call and make your reservations early. 

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December 16
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National Free Throw Contest
​   Bangor Lodge #1106 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is pleased to announce the Elks National Hoop Shoot to be held beginning at 1:00 PM on Saturday December 16, 2017 at the Washington Elementary School, 381 Washington Blvd, Bangor, PA. This Free Throw Contest is open to boys and girls ages 8 through 13 and is free to all contestants. Registration will be open beginning at noon on December 16, 2017 at the school gymnasium. Beginning at the local level, winning contestants will advance through District, State, Regional, and National competitions. The Elks helps sponsor contestants and their families at every level of competition. One boy and one girl from each division will win a national title at the National Finals and have their names inscribed in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Two National Champions will receive the Getty Powell Award for most baskets made during the National Finals. The Elks National Hoop Shoot Program, sponsored by the Elks National Foundation, provides a character-building, competitive experience for all contestants. Contestants learn about the importance of respect and good sportsmanship. The Bangor Lodge is a proud sponsor of this annual local event. Winners of this local event will represent our Lodge at the District Free throw competition, also being held at Washington Elementary on February 3, 2018. ​

​Breakfast with Santa in Roseto
   Columbia Fire Co. No. 1 is Roseto will be sponsoring a Breakfast with Santa on 
Saturday December 16th 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.
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December 16 & 17
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Santa Gift Delivery  
   Mt. Bethel and North Bangor Volunteer Fire Companies will deliver gifts from Santa to your children on Saturday, December 16th from 4-7pm and Sunday, December 17th from 1-4pm.  For a $10 donation, Upper Mount Bethel resident can have a pre-wrapped gift delivered to their home by Santa on a Fire Truck.
   Residents who want to participate can sent their donation (make checks payable Mount Bethel Fire Company) along with their name, address, phone number, email, children's name(s) and ages and the date you'd like delivery to Fire Chief Chris Finan, Attn.: Santa Delivery, 48 Shawnee Drive, Mount Bethel, PA 18343 not later than December 1st. 
   If you'd like to participate but need payment assistance, you can contact Township Board Chairman John Birmignham at johnabermingham@aol.com.
   All pre-wrapped gifts must be dropped off at Mount Bethel Fire House, 2341 North Delaware Drive, on Friday, December 8th from 5-8pm or Saturday, December 9th from 9am-12pm.
   If you have any questions, please call Chris Finan at 570-807-7495 or Nancy Finan at 570-807-8160  You can also send an email to MBFC1750@ptd.net re: Santa Delivery.
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December 17
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Intermediate Watercolor Class
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
Instructor Iraina Caramelli

1-4pm
   Come join us in this ongoing watercolor journey and discover the flexibility of this wonderful medium.  We will cover composition, form, shapes and definitely color!!! Students can work from photos that they have taken or utilize the still life that will be set up during each workshop. A very free approach will be explored where your creativity takes wing.   JOIN THE JOURNEY!
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $85/Non-Member $95: Senior Member $75/Non-Member $85

December 19
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Drawing Workshop
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
6:30-8:30pm

Never taken a drawing class before?  Feel rusty or simply lack confidence?  This class is for you.  Beginning with a simple contour, you will use line to discover a variety of shapes and forms from a still life to the human figure.  The foundational and formal aspects of sketching and drawing will be demonstrated. Explore the steps in drawing from an idea to a sketch to a completed drawing.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75
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December 20
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Wednesday Evening Painting Workshop
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
“Painting Alla Prima” (all at one go)

Instructor John McAllister
6:30-8:30pm
   All painting mediums welcome, watercolor, tempera, acrylic, oil, whatever you are comfortable with.  Bring your own materials and instructor John McAllister will help you with composition, color, value and basis techniques. The focus of the workshop is to complete or nearly complete a painting in one 2 hour sitting.
Tuition: $10.00
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December 21
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Oil Painting Class
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
​Instructor John McAllister
6:30-8:30pm
   This ongoing workshop focuses on the individual, helping them to develop their own personal style and technique working with the oil medium. Learn how to develop your painting by understanding drawing and composition, light and shadow, color, preparation of materials and the application of paint. Working at your own pace, you pick the subject while the instructor guides you through the painting process.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75
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December 22
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PAHS to Hold "Senior Day"  
   The Class of 2020 at Pen Argyl Area High School will hold a "Senior Day" on Friday, December 22, 2017 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.  Doors will open at 8:15.
   Enjoy listening to the sounds of the chorus and jazz band. We will be serving a continental breakfast and lunch will be provided for all attendees. Other activities include quoits, tours of the building, technology lessons, and Bingo! This event is open to all senior citizens of the
Pen Argyl Area School District.
  Space is limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible.  All reservations must be made no later than December 15 by calling 610-863-1293 Ext. 1.
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December 26
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Drawing Workshop
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
6:30-8:30pm

Never taken a drawing class before?  Feel rusty or simply lack confidence?  This class is for you.  Beginning with a simple contour, you will use line to discover a variety of shapes and forms from a still life to the human figure.  The foundational and formal aspects of sketching and drawing will be demonstrated. Explore the steps in drawing from an idea to a sketch to a completed drawing.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75
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December 27
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Wednesday Evening Painting Workshop
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
“Painting Alla Prima” (all at one go)

Instructor John McAllister
6:30-8:30pm
   All painting mediums welcome, watercolor, tempera, acrylic, oil, whatever you are comfortable with.  Bring your own materials and instructor John McAllister will help you with composition, color, value and basis techniques. The focus of the workshop is to complete or nearly complete a painting in one 2 hour sitting.
Tuition: $10.00
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December 28
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Oil Painting Class
Pocono Arts Cultural Center, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg
​Instructor John McAllister
6:30-8:30pm
   This ongoing workshop focuses on the individual, helping them to develop their own personal style and technique working with the oil medium. Learn how to develop your painting by understanding drawing and composition, light and shadow, color, preparation of materials and the application of paint. Working at your own pace, you pick the subject while the instructor guides you through the painting process.
MATERIALS LIST
Tuition: Member $75/Non-Member $85: Senior Member $65/Non-Member $75
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​December 30
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Basketball Clinic​
   The Pen Argyl Lady Knights will be hosting a basketball clinic on Dec 30 at Wind Gap Middle School- 9-11AM- open to all girls and boys grades 3-6. Cost will be $15. Hope to see you there! #TraditionStartsNow
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January 27

Irish Tin Whistle Workshop

   BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania - Celtic Cultural Alliance announces an Irish Tin Whistle workshop on January 27, 2018, as part of its continuing mission to promote and preserve the Celtic culture through arts, music, literature, dance, and history programs.  
   Our Irish whistle workshop with instructor Chris Finnegan, will teach the basics of how to play traditional tunes on a D tin whistle to students over age 14. Students will learn the basic fingering and how to get a good sound from the instrument. Simple music will also be introduced. Students should bring their own whistle, and Walton's is the recommended brand. It can be purchased from Donegal Square, 532 Main St., Bethlehem. 
   Chris Finnegan is an Uilleann Piper and Whistle player from Old Bridge, New Jersey.  He has performed extensively in the United States and Ireland and holds the distinction of being the Piper to the Regimental Headquarters Staff of the “Fighting 69th” (1st Battalion, 69th Infantry, New York Army National Guard).  In addition to the Uilleann Pipes, Chris also plays the Double Bass, Guitar, and Great Highland Bagpipes.  Chris performs regularly as a solo musician, in duos and with the Irish Music groups Blackwater and Ballycastle.
   The class will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Life in Christ, 51 E. Hillmond St., Bethlehem.  The cost is $30, and information and registration can be found at http://www.celticfest.org/irish_tin_whistle_workshop. 
   For more information on the Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival and other Celtic Cultural Alliance events, visit the organization’s website at www.celticfest.org.
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                                                                         NOVEMBER 9
East Bangor Fire Co. 44  Roseto Rod & Gun Club 12 – Frank Holland 14-0, Scott Allen 13-1, Luke Grassi 12-2
Hillside Rod & Gun Club 31  Bangor Elks 25 – Phil Ascani 10-4, Dave Flick 9-5, Brandon Malachowski 9-5; Steve Bussenger 8-6
Second Ward Fire Co. 31  Liberty Fire Co. 25 – Floyd “Fuzz” Weidman 12-2, Dan Lucas 11-3; Buck Miller 10-4
Bangor Jax 30  Roseto Legion 26 – Mike Shafer 9-5, Jeff Kluska 9-5; Brian Miller 9-5
Oxford Fire Co. 32  Pen Argyl Legion 24 – Gary Fagan 10-4, Jim Huff 10-4, Bob Winter 10-4; Clyde Bellis 8-6, Todd Lakey 8-6
O’Neill’s Place 49  Columbia Fire Co. 7 – Andy Conroy 14-0, Justin Wagner 14-0
Bangor VFW 35  Rescue Fire Co. 21 – Anthony Comunale 12-2; Horst Hoppe 12-2

2017-2018 SBMQL FIRST HALF STANDINGS
Division 1 – Hillside Rod & Gun Club 10-0, Bangor Elks 9-1, Oxford Fire Co. 9-1, Pen Argyl Legion 8-2, Bangor Jax 8-2, Roseto Legion 5-5, O’Neill’s Place 5-5
Division 2 – Bangor VFW 4-6, East Bangor Fire Co. 4-6, Second Ward Fire Co. 4-6, Liberty Fire Co. 2-8, Rescue Fire Co. 2-8, Columbia Fire Co. 0-10, Roseto Rod & Gun Club 0-10
 
                                                             NOVEMBER 2

Bangor Elks 41  Roseto Legion 15 – Jody Zengulis 13-1, Chad Kreider 12-2
Pen Argyl Legion 39  Second Ward Fire Co. 17 – John Albanese 11-3, Bob Ponnett 11-3, Steve Pfeiffer 10-4
Liberty Fire Co. 32  Roseto Rod & Gun Club 24 – Evan Senay 13-1, John “Packy” Roberts 10-4; Harold Bird 10-4, Don “Ducky” Davison 9-5
Rescue Fire Co. 47  Columbia Fire Co. 9 – Scott Lobb 14-0, Horst Hoppe 14-0, Sherm Schoonover 11-3
Oxford Fire Co. 36  O’Neill’s Place 20 – Gary Fagan 13-1, Matt Becker 11-3; Justin Wagner 8-6
Hillside Rod & Gun Club 34  East Bangor Fire Co. 22 – Justin Ott 12-2, Phil Ascani 9-5, Adam Dotta 9-5; Rich Pohl 8-6
Bangor Jax 35  Bangor VFW 21
 

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                               Help Wanted

​POSITION:                Head Football Coach
EFFECTIVE:             2018-2019 School Year

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:  To provide instruction regarding the knowledge and skills while participating in an activity of this kind.  To provide the necessary supervision/direction for the participating students, both individually and as a group for school and athletic events throughout the year.

REQUIREMENTS:  Should possess the knowledge and skills associated with which to coach football.  Should possess the ability to direct/supervise a program of this kind.  In addition, please refer to the attached page for the requirements when applying for a position.
SALARY:       As per PAASD Supplemental Salary Schedule; dependent upon years of experience
 
APPLY IN WRITING TO:    Mr. Tim Egan, Athletic Director
Pen Argyl Area High School
501 W. Laurel Avenue
Pen Argyl, PA 18072
 
Telephone: (610) 863-1293
Egan.tim@penargylsd.org
 
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