The Belt and Beyond | September 22nd, 2016

4 UPCOMING EVENTS
MT. BETHEL VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY INC.
GUN SHOW
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9TH, 2016 • 9 AM to 3 PM
2341 N. DELAWARE DRIVE, MT. BETHEL, PA
Approx. 8 miles South from Delaware Water Gap Exit off I-80 East
BUY - SELL - TRADE
COLLECTORS & DEALERS
Modern & Antique Firearms, Hunting,
Fishing, Archery & Camping Items
Reloading items
Admission $5.00
Children under 12 FREE
when accompanied by an adult
FUTURE SHOW DATE: SUNDAY DECEMBER 4TH 2016
150 TABLES FOR RENT • BREAKFAST AND LUNCH AVAILABLE
All proceeds from this fundraiser benefits our truck and equipment
MT. BETHEL FIRE COMPANY 570-897-6767
WWW.MOUNTBETHELFIRE.COM
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: HARRY NASATKA
18 FOREST RD. BANGOR, PA18013 • 610-588-7538
NASATKAHJ@PTD.NET
Encore Resale Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Encore Resale Shop will hold an Open House and Ribbon Cutting on September
22nd at 5:00pm with the ribbon cutting at 5:30 pm. Encore Resale Shop
is a boutique style shop offering Childrens, Teens, & Ladies clothing, shoes &
accessories. Encore Resale Shop is located at 2531 N. Delaware Drive (Next
to Smokin Joes) in Mt Bethel, PA. ​Visit them at www.encoreresaleshop.com or
call 570-230-7889.
Recovery Revolution “Lunch and Learn” Community Forums
September is National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month. On a local level,
Recovery Revolution Inc. is excited to be supporting Recovery Month by welcoming
all community members to our “Lunch and Learn” Community Forums.
Recovery Revolution’s 9th annual “Lunch and Learn” Forums will be on Three
Tuesdays in the Month of September at the Recovery Center Location called "A
Clean Slate." Each forum will be held from 12pm-1pm and include a 15 minute
“Ask a Professional” section at the end of each session. Lunch will be served
and there is NO COST to any participants. There will be free material and ferrals
for additional resources. Attend one or attend them all. The series will be held
at "A Clean Slate," (100 S. 1st Street/Across the street from Recovery Revolution
main building) the new resource for Recovery in the Slate Belt Area. This
year’s topics are as follows: September 27th,“Loved one Addicted… How can
I help?” Carol Geedman, BA, CADC, CCS- Family Counselor at RR.
Bangor Slater Marching Band’s 39th Annual Festival of Marching Bands:
September 28th, 7:00pm-9:00pm. Bangor Memorial Park. Hear and see the
marching high school bands from Pen Argyl, Wilson, Southern Lehigh, East
Stroudsburg South, Wilson and Bangor High School perform their 2016 field
shows. Refreshments available for purchase. Rain date: September 29.
E. Bangor Vol. Fire Co. Basket Bingo
East Bangor Vol. Fire Co., Sept. 30th, Doors open at 6:00pm Bingo starts at
7:00pm. Call Brianna today to hold your tickets 610-588-5996.
Grace UMC Community Christmas Cantata
Again this year Grace United Methodist Church in Pen Argyl will be hosting a
Community Christmas Cantata. Practice for the Community Christmas Cantata
Concert begin on Thursday, September 29th from 7:00 to 8:00pm in the
Chapel. The concert will be held on December 11th at 3:00 pm. Anyone in the
Slate Belt or beyond is welcome to join. For more information please contact
the church office 610-863-4811.
Bangor Womens Club GFWC to Hold Bake Sale
The Bangor Womens Club GFWC will be holding a bake sale at Capitol Ace
Hardware 438 Blue Valley Dr., (Rt 512) Bangor, PA Friday, September 30th and
Saturday, October 1st.
Bath Fire Department – 1st Annual Basket Social & 50/50 Raffle
Bath Fire Department will be hosting there 1st Annual Basket Social & 50/50
Raffle; Saturday October 1st, 11:00am–8:00pm and Sunday October 2nd,
10:00am–3:00pm; the Basket Social will be held at the Bath Social Hall 135
South Walnut Street, Bath, PA. For additional information or to make a donation
email Michele at ehrgottmichele@yahoo.com. All proceeds to benefit Bath Fire
Department.
Safety Saturday
The Bangor Fire Department, Slate Belt Heritage Center and Slate Belt Area
Fire Departments will hold “Safety Saturday” on Saturday, October 1st, from
12:00pm-3:00pm (rain date, Oct. 8) at the Slate Belt Heritage Center, 30
North 1st Street, Bangor, PA. The event is being held to kickoff “Fire Prevention
Month”. Learn about fire safety, play games and take a tour of the Heritage
Center. Kids will have the opportunity to see the Pen Argyl Fire Dept. “House
Fire Simulator” and East Bangor’s “Brush Truck and ATV. All proceeds from the
event will benefit the restoration and preservation of the antique 1922 American
LaFrance Brockway Fire Truck which will be on display along with the fireman’s
exhibit. For additional information contact: Jason Huggan at 610-588-7160
The Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity
The Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity is selling tickets to its annual
"Touch a Truck" fundraiser. Ticket sales will run thru Oct. 4th at the Memorial
Library of Nazareth & Vicinity, 295 E. Center St., Nazareth. Those who buy a
ticket will be entered into a raffle to win a gift basket -- one entry for each ticket
purchased. "Touch a Truck" will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 11th rain or
shine at Tuskes Community Park in Upper Nazareth Township. The fundraiser
gives adults and children the opportunity to touch, climb on and take pictures
alongside diggers, dumpers, limousines and rescue vehicles. See ad page 5.
Marine Corps League
Northampton County, Detachment 298 Meeting 5 Oct. / 1900, 1621 Lehigh St./
Easton. All active duty and honorably discharged Marines welcome!
jimmineousmc@rcn.com
Bangor High School Class of 1966 Reunion
The Bangor High School Class of 1966 will hold their 50th Reunion on Saturday
October 8th, 2016 at the Delaware Water Gap Country Club (Wolf Hollow). Cocktails
and Class Picture will be at 6:00pm with Buffet Dinner to follow @ 7:00 PM. The
night before, on October 7th, the class will attend the Bangor High School football
game and sit as a group. They will then have a get together at Liberty Fire Hall after
the game. In honor of this being the 50th Reunion, the class will be the guests at
this years Bangor High School Graduation and will sit as a group. Time and definite
date still to be determined. The class is seeking a current address for the following
classmates: Sondra Buskirk Baier, Jacqueline Williams Bartosh, Patricia Pysher
Bennett, Robert Mack, Charlene Pasqualino, Linda Repsher Silvius, Linda Meixsell
Yeakel, Richard Danner, Glenda Dunk, James Folk, James LaBarre, Diana Galatioto,
Donna Davidson Edwards, David Tieff, Mikael Turner, & Thomas Kittle. Please contact
Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615 or 484-894-5661 with information.
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