The Belt & Beyond May 31, 2018

May 31, 2018
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Blue Mt Community Library Wine Tasting Fundraiser
On Friday, June 15th, 4:00pm-6:00pm the Blue Mountain
Community Library of Pen Argyl will hold its third annual “Wine
Tasting Fundraiser” at the Blue Ridge Winery, 239 Blue Ridge
Rd., Saylorsburg, PA. Tickets must be purchased in advance at
the library, located at 216 S. Robinson Ave., Pen Argyl, PA. There
are a limited number of tickets, so please call the library as soon
as possible. Tickets will be on sale beginning May 15th, on a first
come, first serve basis. Tickets include entrance to the winery, 5
tastings and a wine glass to keep, hot and cold food & h'ordeuvres,
a tour by winery owner Randy, at 5:00 pm, along with a chance
to win our door prize. The winery will also offer a dinner buffet
from 6:00-9:00 pm, with live music. Call Lisa at 610-863-8322 for
information or to purchase tickets. Visit our website at
www.bmcl.org. Find us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/bmclpenargyl.
UMBT Summer Saturdays in the Park
Upper Mount Bethel Township will hold the first of its Summer
Saturdays in the Park on June 23rd from 2:00pm to 7:00pm in
the Upper Mount Bethel Township Park, Potomac Street, Mt. Bethel.
There will be artists and vendors, kids activities, Jinxx the Clown,
face painting, great food and shopping.This will be fun for the whole
family. There will also be Summer Saturday events on July 28th and
August 25th with movie night included. For more information, call
Tiffany Hayward at 570-242-7671.
Nature Adventure
A free hour-long program hosted by Grand Central Landfill, The
Blue Mountain Community Library and The Girl Scouts of Easter
Pennsylvania invites children entering Kindergarten through 4th
Grade to join us for story time and outdoor activities. All programs
will begin at 10:00am at Grand Central Environmental Center, 891
Grand Central Road, Pen Argyl, PA.
Friday, June 22: Learning about Owls
Friday, July 13: Composting 101 for kids
Friday, August 3: Recycling Education
All participants should dress to explore
DIRECTIONS: Enter from Delabole Road and go around Road Closed
sign. Turn right at the WM Environmental center sign.
NOTE: Mack Road to Grand Central Road is CLOSED.
Please park in the grass along the road near the Educational Center
lot. For more information, contact Adrienne at afors1@wm.com or
585-472-2075 Visit
www.facbook.com/wastemanagementsgrandcentraleducationcenter
Pennsylvania Fish-For-Free
Days - 2018
Fish-For-Free Days allows anyone (resident or
non-resident) to legally fish on Pennsylvania waterways on
the designated days with no fishing license required (trout/salmon and
lake erie permits are also not required). The next Fish-For-Free Day will
be Wednesday, July 4th. All other fishing regulations still apply.
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Greater Valley YMCA Easton/Phillipsburg branch to host 20th Annual
Firecracker 4-Miler Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run on Independence Day
The Greater Valley YMCA Easton/Phillipsburg branch, is holding
their 20th Annual Firecracker 4-Mile Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run at
Fairview Park, 3501 Fairview Ave., Easton, PA, on Wednesday, July
4th. The Firecracker 4-Mile Run/Walk is being held in memory of
long-time Y member and running enthusiast, Spencer H. Smith.
In addition to the 4-mile race, festivities will also include a free
Kids Fun Run for children 3 to 7 years of age. The most patriotically
dressed child will be awarded a special prize. The fun run is a great
way to introduce kids to competitive running and Y staff will be on
hand to encourage children along the short course. All children that
register for the fun run before Monday, June 18, will receive a medal
and youth tshirt.
The Firecracker 4-Miler embodies the Y’s cause by being available
for all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Adults, children, and families
are given the ability to raise their spirits and their heartbeats through
this fun and competitive event. Proceeds from this annual fundraiser
will support youth wellness programs at the Greater Valley YMCA
Easton/Phillipsburg branch.
Participants can register at www.active.com or at the branch
located at 1225 W. Lafayette St., Easton, PA, by midnight on Monday,
June 18, to be guaranteed a t-shirt and swag bag.
Blue Valley Farm Show 4-H Scholarship Awards
The 2018-2019 BVFS scholarship winners have been announced.
Each recipient will receive a $1,000.00 scholarship in a ceremony to
be held on August 18, 2018 at the annual Blue Valley Farm Show.
This year’s winners are Marissa DeFranco and Jared Zengulis of
Bangor, Laura Kromer of Easton and Larry Eyre of Northampton.
Marissa will be a Junior at East Stroudsburg University in the fall.
Jared will be attending the American Music and Dramatic Academy
in New York City. Laura will be taking online classes with the
University of Phoenix to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary
Education. Larry will be a Sophomore at Penn State University Main
Campus in the fall where he is majoring in Animal Science.
Any student who is a past or present member of a Northampton
County 4-H Club and will be attending an institute of higher
education may apply for a scholarship. For more information
contact Audrey Koehler at 610-498-3389. Applications are available
February 1, 2019.