Friends of the Bangor Public Library to Discuss Kim Edwards' Novel

BANGOR- The Friends of the Bangor Public Library Book Discussion Group will meet Tuesday, April 10 from 6:45 to 8 PM. The discussion group will discuss the fiction novel, Memory Keepers Daughter, by author Kim Edwards. Memory Keepers Daughter is Edwards' debut novel. The Friends of the Bangor Public Library Book Discussion Group is open to the public. Anyone interested in joining the club may stop by the Bangor Public Library and place their name on the signup sheet. For more information, call Sherry Darr at 610.588.7316.

Slate Belt Chamber Now Accepting Applications for Scholarships

PEN ARGYL- The Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce (SBCC) is pleased to announce that applications for Scholarship Achievement Award 2007 are available at the guidance departments of Bangor Area High School, Pen Argyl Area High School, Pius X High School, Faith Christian & Career Institute of Technology. The SBCC will award one scholarship to a senior from each of the five area schools. The scholarships will be awarded to the students based upon academic accomplishment, demonstrated service to school and/or community, demonstration of leadership capabilities and future vocational plans. A separate award, The Frederick R. Curcio, Jr. Scholarship Award, may also be applied for at this time. To qualify a senior must be either registered at Lincoln Technical Institute or majoring in computer science. Applications must be received by April 14. To honor the recipients, parents and friends, a Scholarship Awards Dinner is planned for May 24 at Tuscarora Inn. For more information contact the guidance department or the Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce at 610.863.0315.

Craig Dally Reminds Motorists to Call Pothole Hotline

Representative Craig Dally urges motorists to report potholes and other roadway concerns on state roads by calling the Department of Transportation’s toll-free maintenance hotline at 1-800-FIX-ROAD (1-800-349-7623). The hotline is staffed around the clock, seven days a week during the winter season. If phone lines are busy, calls are recorded by a voicemail system. Calls are automatically forwarded to the appropriate county maintenance office.

Callers are asked to be as specific as possible in describing the location of a roadway concern. Helpful information includes the county, municipality, street name, and state route number, which can be found on small black and white signs posted along state highways. Callers should also provide a description of any familiar landmarks that would help PennDOT find the problem area.

Motorists can use the hotline number for any reason including: deer removal; brush and tree removal; shoulder and drainage concerns; signage issues; other maintenance needs; or information, complaints and compliments. The 1-800-FIX-ROAD number should not be used to report traffic accidents, disabled vehicles or other emergencies. Motorists should continue to call 911 to report these types of emergencies.

Lookout Fire Company Easter Egg Hunt

The Lookout Fire Company Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, April 7 at Weona Park in Pen Argyl. Participants will be placed into the following age groups: 0-2 years, 3-4 years, 5-6 years, 7-8 years, and 9-10 years. Three prizes will be awarded to each group. Anyone interested in donating eggs for the hunt may stop by the fire hall on Friday, April 6 between 6 PM and 7:30 PM. For more information, call the fire company at 610.863.4121 or email David Mutton at tntmutton@epix.net.

Bangor Alumni Association Meeting

The Bangor Area High School Alumni Association will be meeting at 7 PM on Tuesday, April 10 at the administration building. The administration building is located at 123 Five Points-Richmond Road in Bangor. For more information, call 610.588.5198 or email mltoth@epix.net.

Pen Argyl Borough Receives Grant

Northampton County Councilman Ronald Angle and County Administration Representative John Conklin presented Pen Argyl with a check for $278,145 in Community Development and Block Grant funding. The Grant funded a portion of the Broad Street Project, and is a result of grant applications submitted by Borough Manager Robin Zmoda.

Slate Belt-Nazareth Baptist Church Presenting Easter Reflections

Members of the Slate Belt-Nazareth Baptist Church will perform “Easter Reflections” at 7 PM on Good Friday, April 6 at the church. The drama reflects on the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Slate Belt-Nazareth Baptist Church is located at 1620 Church Road across from the Wind Gap Middle School. For more information, call 610.863.9274 or visit www.sbnbc.org.

Pius X Holding 4th Annual Royal Gala

Pius X High School will be holding their fourth annual Royal Gala on Friday, April 13 at the Stroudsmoor Country Inn. Cocktails will be served at 6 PM and dinner at 7 PM. This year the school will honor the memory of Philip “Skatie” Casciano with the The Spirit of Pius X Award. The Pius X High School Class of 1957 will also be honored. Tickets cost $125. For tickets and more information, call the school at 610.588.3291.

Second Ward Fire Company & Pennico Park Holding Easter Egg Hunt

Second Ward Fire Company and the Pennico Park Community Association are holding the 70th annual Easter Egg hunt at 1 PM on Saturday, April 7. The hunt will be held at the home of Michael and Karyn Christensen located on Blue Ridge Avenue in Bangor and is open to children through age 12. Anyone wishing to donate colored eggs may drop them off at Heard’s Meat Market by Friday, April 6.

Bangor Schools Regional Economic Dev. Authority to Meet

The Bangor Area School District Regional Economic Development authority will meet at 4 PM on Tuesday, April 10. The meeting will be held in the Slater Conference Room at the administration building located at 123 Five Points-Richmond Road in Bangor.

Blue Valley Farm Show Dinner Dance

The Blue Valley Farm Show is holding their Dinner Dance at the Blue Valley Auditorium on Saturday, April 7. The doors will open at 6 PM and dinner begins at 6:45 PM. The dancing begins 8 PM with music by The Cramer Brothers Band. Tickets cost $15 and purchasers must be at least 21 years of age. The Blue Valley Auditorium is located on Route 512 between Bangor and Pen Argyl. For tickets and more information, call 610.588.2699.

Washington Township Ladies Auxiliary Bake & Candy Sale

The Ladies Auxiliary of Washington Township is holding a bake and candy sale on Saturday, April 7. The sale will be held from 9 AM to 12 PM at the recreation fields along Route 191 in Washington Township. For more information, call 610.863.5735.

Trinity United Church of Christ “What’s Up In Worship” April 2007

*Sun, Apr. 1, 10:30 AM- Rev. Bill preaches "Laying Down Our Palm"
*Sun, Apr. 1, 3 PM- Pastor’s Egg Coloring Party
*Thu, Apr. 5, 6:30 PM- Maundy Thursday Service in Fellowship Hall
*Thu, Apr. 5, 7:30 PM- Choir Practice
*Fri, Apr. 6, 7:30 PM- Community Good Friday Service at Portland UMC
*Sat, Apr. 7, 10:00 AM- Easter Egg Hunt and Crafts
*Sat, Apr. 7, 2 PM- Bell Choir Rehearsal
*Sun, Apr, 8, 6:30 AM- Easter Sunrise Service
*Sun, Apr, 8, 8:30 & 10:30 AM- Easter Worship- Rev. Bill preaches "He Has Risen!"
*Fri, Apr. 13, 12:30 PM- Senior Citizens
*Sun, Apr, 15, 10:30 AM- Rev. Bill preaches "Living in Jesus"
*Tue, Apr, 17, 7 PM- Consistory
*Sun, Apr, 22, 10:30 AM- Rev. Bill preaches "Do We Forget?”
*Fri, Apr. 27, 8 AM- 3 PM- Yard and Rummage Sale
*Sat, Apr. 28, 8 AM- 3 PM- Yard and Rummage Sale
*Sun, Apr, 29, 10:30 AM- Rev. Bill preaches "Carrying the Message of Deliverance”

Note: Sunday School is held each Sunday at 9:15 AM with the exception of Easter Sunday.

Relay for Life Slate Belt Team Sponsoring Atlantic City Bus Trip

Relay for Life Slate Belt team, Hope A Lot, is sponsoring a bus trip to Resorts Casino on Sunday April 29. The cost is $28 per person with the casino returning $22 in cash and an $8 food voucher. The bus departs the Park & Ride, located off Route 33 and William Penn Highway in Easton, at 8:30 AM. Soda, water and snacks will be available on the bus and there will be a 50/50 raffle. For more information call Tammy Warren at 610.863.5033. For more information about the American Cancer Society, contact Rosemarie at the American Cancer Society at 610.921.2329, ext 3109 or rmurphy@cancer.org.

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church Pastie Sale

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church is holding a pastie sale on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 10 and 11. Pasties can be picked up at the church both days between 11 AM and 1 PM. The cost is $3.75 and it is recommended that orders be placed by April 8. To order, call Blanche at 570.897.6612 or Evelyn at 610.588.7047. Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church is located at 703 South Delaware Drive (Route 611) in Mt. Bethel.

St. Elizabeth’s of Hungary Church Atlantic City Bus Trip

St. Elizabeth’s of Hungary Church is sponsoring a bus trip to Atlantic City on Thursday, April 12. Bus stops will be the church parking lot in Pen Argyl and the old St. Joseph’s Church on Lehigh Avenue in Wind Gap. For more information and departure times, call Mary Lou Lohman at 610.863.4846.

Slate Belt Corvette Club Holding Monthly Meeting

The Slate Belt Corvette Club (SBCC) will hold its next monthly meeting at 9 AM on Saturday, April 7 at Lee’s Café. The club meets the first Saturday of each month. Lee’s Café is located at 103 South Robinson Avenue in Pen Argyl. For more information, call Norm at 570.897.5956, Jeff at 610.841.6403, or visit www.slatebeltcorvetteclub.com.

Slate Belt Chamber Hosting Consumer Protection Representative

The Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a representative from the Consumer Protection Bureau from 1 to 3 PM on Wednesday, April 11. The bureau investigates consumer complaints and works to arbitrate an agreement between the business and consumer. The representative will be at the Slate Belt Chamber on the second Wednesday of each month. The Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce is located at 856 West Pennsylvania Avenue in Pen Argyl. For more information, call 610.863.0315.

Blue Valley Garden Club Holding First Meeting of 2007

The Blue Valley Garden Club will resume its monthly meetings at 7 PM on Monday, April 9. The meetings are held the second Monday of each month. For more information, contact President Carol Akam at 610.599.6216.

Rummage & Bake Sale at Plainfield Riding Club

The Plainfield Riding Club is holding a rummage and bake sale from 8 AM to 12 PM on Saturdays, April 7 and 14. The sale offers slightly used clothes, household items, furniture, sporting goods, holiday decorations and homemade baked goods. The event will be held at the club’s facility on State Park Road in Wind Gap. For more information, call 610.863.4547.

NCC to Hold Job Fairs for Truck Drivers

Northampton Community College will hold truck driver job fairs in April in both Tobyhanna and Bethlehem. The fair in Tobyhanna will be held on Friday, April 13 from 11 AM to 3 PM at 1900 Corporate Center Drive East. The Bethlehem fair will be held on Saturday, April 14 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the College’s Fowler Family Southside Center, located at 511 E. Third St.

Representatives from leading local, regional, and national trucking companies will be available to answer questions and take job applications. Experienced drivers from the community who are seeking new positions are also encouraged to attend. For those who would like to learn how to enter the field, staff from NCC’s Driver Training Program will be on hand to provide information on CDL Class A and B training programs. Drivers must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. Candidates must also pass a Department of Transportation physical and drug screen to receive a federal Commercial Driver’s License.

Since its inception in 1999, NCC’s Driver Training Program has had more than 1450 people graduate from its Class A driver training program. The program has two locations, at Pocono Mountain Corporate Center East in Tobyhanna, and at the Fowler Family Southside Center at 511 E. Third St, Bethlehem. Both classrooms are located near the training yards where behind-the-wheel instruction is given.

For more information, call 570-839-2778 or contact cwoodling@northampton.edu. Reservations are required for companies wishing to recruit.

Hot Buttered Rum at the Mauch Chunk Opera House

Hot Buttered Rum shows at the Mauch Chunk Opera House on Saturday, April 27. The show is great reason to visit Jim Thorpe, PA on Earth Day! Tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Doors open at 8 PM and the show begins at 8:30 PM. For tickets or more information, call 570.325.0249.

Latino Leadership Alliance of the Lehigh Valley Offering Scholarships

The Latino Leadership Alliance of the Lehigh Valley is offering $500 scholarships to Latino students in Lehigh and Northampton counties who are graduating from high school and going on to college or who are already enrolled in college. Applications are due April 15 and can be downloaded from the Web site, www.llalv.org by clicking on the Important Documents tab. Applicants must include a high school or college transcript and a copy of his/her most recent tax return. The scholarships will be awarded at the LLALV's Nuestro Futuro Breakfast at 7:30 AM on Friday, June 8 at the Four Points by Sheraton on Airport Road in Allentown. For more information, contact Renee Saleh at 610.395.0534 or via e-mail at r1saleh@ptd.net or Lissette Lahoz at 610.434.6890, x 222 or via e-mail at llahoz@latinosforhealthycommunities.org.