10th Annual Slate Belt Relay for Life

BANGOR- The 10th annual Slate Belt Relay for Life will be held at Bangor Memorial Park from 2 PM on Friday, May 19 to 2 PM on Saturday, May 20. The opening ceremony and survivor celebration starts at 8 PM. All cancer survivors are encouraged to register for the survivor lap and celebration. Survivors and caregivers are invited to the survivor tent for refreshments. As the sun sets the Luminaria Ceremony will begin around 9:30 PM. The event will be filled with food, fun, entertainment, and camaraderie. Relay for Life brings together millions of people to raise money to help prevent cancer, save lives and diminish suffering from the disease. While you are raising much-needed funds, you'll also be raising awareness of cancer prevention, early detection and patient support. Relay brings people together from all walks of life with the common goal of eliminating cancer. No matter who you are, there's a place for you at Relay. For more information, visit www.acsevents.org/relay/pa/slatebelt or call Rosemarie at 610.921.2329, ext. 3109.

24th Annual "Cruise to the Gap" Car Show

WIND GAP- The 24th Annual “Cruise to the Gap” car show will be held from 9 AM to 4 PM on Sunday, May 20 at Wind Gap Park. The feature car is the '69 Dodge Super Bee. The show this year is sponsoring Benefit for Bobby to help 1991 Pen Argyl High School graduate Sergeant Bobby Ehrig. Bobby was stationed in Ramadi, Iraq in late 2006 and was severely injured during a suicide bombing. He suffered burns to over half of his body with the most severe to his arms and upper torso. All motorcycle registrations will go directly to Bobby and his family to help him recover. The Wind Gap Area Athletic Association will be making a donation out of the total proceeds of the event to the Benefit for Bobby fund. An afternoon ceremony will be held for Bobby during the show. For more information, contact Tony Borger at 610.704.6586, email to coacht@enter.net or visit at www.cruisetothegap.com.

Bangor Park Volleyball Meeting

BANGOR- The Bangor Park Volleyball League will hold their organizational meeting at 7 PM on Monday, May 21 at Bangor Memorial Park under the pavilion next to the volleyball courts. The duration of the meeting will be approximately one hour and veteran teams as well as new teams may register for the upcoming season. As in previous years there will be Women’s A & B leagues, Coed A & B leagues, and a Men’s league. The “B” leagues are less competitive and more for players who just want to have a good time. Team representatives attending the meeting are requested to bring their team roster(s) including three separate local telephone numbers. The entry fee is $150 per team and checks should be made payable to Bangor Borough. Entry fees and rosters will be accepted until Thursday, May 31. The leagues will begin the first week of June. For more information, please contact Mike “Doc” Kreider at 610.863.2052 or 610.844.5551.

Bangor Slater Band Holding Annual Spring Concert

The Bangor Area High School Band will be performing the annual Spring Band Concert at 7:30 PM on Friday, May 18 in the Bangor Area High School Auditorium. The concert is titled “Memories of Wales” in tribute to the Band’s recent trip to Europe. The premiere performance of “Welsh Rhapsody” by local composer Steven Reistetter will be the featured selection. Pictures of the Band’s recent European trip will be on display. Tickets cost $2 for adults and $1 for students and can be purchased at the door.

Slate Belt Farmers Market Opening for 2007 Season

The Slate Belt Farmers Market will open for its second season on Sunday, June 3. The Market will open from 8 AM to 2 PM every Saturday and Sunday throughout the season and is located on Route 611 just outside of Portland.

Kids Fishing Tournament at Roseto Rod & Gun Club

The annual Kids Fishing Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 19 at the Roseto Rod & Gun Club. The tournament begins at 8 AM and is open to children ages 15 and younger. There will be prizes and free food and beverages. The Roseto Rod & Gun Club is located just off Route 191 on 30 Shooktown Road in Bangor.

21st Annual Swap Meet & Flea Market

The Blue Mountain Antique Gas & Steam Engine Association is sponsoring their 21th annual Swap Meet & Flea Market on Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20. The event will be held at the Jacktown Community Center on Bangor-Richmond Road in Bangor and is free and open to the public. Gas and steam tractors, car parts, and souvenirs will be available for buying, selling, or swapping. The grounds open at 7 AM with breakfast served until 10 AM. For more information, call 610.588.6900.

Blue Valley Farm Show Hosting All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast

The Blue Valley Farm Show will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 AM to 1 PM on Sunday, May 20 in the Farm Show Auditorium. The breakfast includes homemade cream chipped beef, pork sausage, turkey sausage, ham, scrapple, Kielbasa, pancakes, French toast and homefries. Donuts, cakes, pie, pudding and desserts as well as coffee, tea, hot chocolate and orange juice will be available. The cost is $7 for adults, $3 for kids over age 6 and kids under 6 eat free.

Second Ward Fire Co. Ladies’ Auxiliary Hosting Guest Speaker

The Ladies’ Auxiliary of Second Ward Fire Company will meet at 7 PM on Tuesday, May 22 at the Second Ward Fire Hall. Bridget Pruett will be on hand to speak about the Slater Family Network and the assistance they provide to the surrounding community. The public is encouraged to attend. The Auxiliary’s mission is to raise funds for the fire company and help the community. The group meets the 4th Tuesday of the month. For more information, call Carol at 610.588.0333 or Lisa at 610.588.6133.

Green Knights Holding Spring Sports Golf Match

The Green Knights will hold their annual golf match on Sunday, June 3 at Cherry Valley Golf Course. The match will be a 4-Man Scramble with a shotgun start at 8:30 AM. The cost is $85 per golfer and includes golfing, lunch and a raffle. The match benefits the Pen Argyl High School baseball and softball programs. For more information, call Jim Trach at 610.863.4749 or Bill Schankel at 610.863.6222.

UMBT Updating Resident Map & Directory

The Upper Mt. Bethel Township Municipal Office of Northampton County is updating its Residential Map and Directory for 2007. The map and directory are useful to current and new residents alike and will be mailed to all township addresses this coming fall. Anyone interested in becoming an advertising sponsor should contact the UMBT office at 570.897.6127.

Columbia Fire Company Holding Memorial Day Breakfast

Columbia Fire Company No. 1 is hosting breakfast from 7 AM to 12 PM on Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day at the firehouse. The menu includes a variety of breakfast foods and beverages.

Prince of Peace Hosting Cramer Brothers Concert

The Cramer Brothers will be performing at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at 3 PM on Sunday, May 20. The free concert is open to the public and benefits Sloan Kettering Cancer Research. Supplemental funds are provided by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. The church is located at 2445 Lake Minsi Drive in Johnsonville.

Lookout Fire Company Seeking Craft Vendors

The Lookout Fire Company of Pen Argyl is looking for craft vendors for its annual Memorial Day Celebration that runs from May 24 to May 27 at Weona Park. All vendors are to be open all four days; May 24, 25 and 26 from 6-10 PM and May 27 from 4-10 PM. Vendors must provide their own tents (no larger than 12X12) and tables. The cost is $40 per spot. For more information or to reserve a spot, contact David Mutton at 610.863.4121 or tntmutton@epix.net.

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church Rummage Sale

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church is hosting a rummage sale from 9 AM to 5 PM on Friday, May 18 and from 9 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, May 19. Hot dogs, soup and beverages will be available. Visitors on Saturday will be able to take advantage of “All You Can Fit in a Bag for $1.” Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church is located at 703 South Delaware Drive (Route 611) in Mt. Bethel. For more information, call 610.588.1072.

East Bangor UMC Sponsoring Lancaster Bus Trip

The East Bangor United Methodist Church is sponsoring a bus trip on Thursday, May 24 to Sight and Sound in Lancaster to see “In the Beginning,” a new show that began this past March. The cost of the trip is $85 per person which includes the transportation by Trans-Bridge Bus, the show and a buffet dinner at Shady Maple. The bus will depart the church at 9:15 AM. East Bangor United Methodist Church is located at 136 West Central Avenue in East Bangor. For more information, call Jackie Bartosh at 570.992.6820.

Holy Family School Players Performing “Mary Poppins”

The Holy Family School Players will perform “Mary Poppins” for this year’s annual spring music production. The play will be held at the Holy Family Gymnasium on Friday, May 18 at PM, Saturday, May 19 at 3 PM and 7 PM and Sunday, May 20 at 3 PM. The Holy Family Gymnasium is located at West Center Street and North Convent Avenue in Nazareth. For more information, contact MP2007@att.net.

Nazareth Golf Booster Club 4-Person Scramble

The Nazareth Golf Booster Club, with sponsorship from Chevy 21, is holding a 4-Person Scramble golf match on Saturday, June 9 at Whitetail Golf Course. Registration will be held from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM with a shotgun start at 12:45 PM. The cost is $74 per golfer and includes greens fee, cart, range balls, t-shirt, prizes, beverages and a dinner and dessert buffet at Whitetail Golf Club. Bonuses include Closest-to-the-Pin, Longest Drive, raffles, silent auction and four Hole-in-One prizes on par 3 holes. For more information, contact Frank DeRosa at 484.515.4683 or nazgolfboosters@yahoo.com.

NCC To Hold Nurse Aide Training Program Information Sessions

Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold two information sessions on its Nurse Aide Training Program. The sessions, at the Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 East Third Street, Bethlehem will be on Wednesday, May 23 at 9 AM and 5 PM. Participants will learn about the programs and receive the necessary paperwork to enroll. The information sessions are free of charge, and attendance at only one is necessary. Limited seats are available. The Nurse Aide Training Program is intensive but can be completed in three weeks. It is a 128-hour course. The program prepares the trainee with entry-level skills needed to prepare for the Pennsylvania State Competency Evaluation Examination and a career as a nurse aide. For information, call Judith Rex at 800-498-6158 ext. 5094.

Klecknersville Rangers Ladies Auxiliary All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast

The Klecknersville Rangers Ladies Auxiliary is holding an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 AM to 12 PM on Sunday, May 20 at the Klecknersville Fire Hall. The menu consists of pancakes, sausage, bacon, ham, eggs, French toast, hash browns and much more. The cost is $6 for adults and $3.50 for children ages 5-12. Children under age 5 eat free. Klecknersville Rangers Fire Hall is located at 2718 Mountain View Drive in Moore Township. For more information, call 610.837.0307.

Blue Ridge Hook and Ladder Holding Tricky Tray

Blue Ridge Hook and Ladder Fire Company Auxiliary is holding a Tricky Tray auction on Saturday, May 19 at the firehouse. Doors open at 11 AM and the drawings begin at 1 PM. There will also be a bake sale and quilt drawing. For more information, contact Brenda Buckman at 610.381.6966.

4-Hers Score at Horse Bowl

The Regional 4-H Horse Bowl Contest was recently held at the Montgomery County 4-H Center in Landsdale. Teams represented the nine counties which are part of the 4-H region. The objective of the competition is to offer the 4-Hers an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to quickly recall information that relates to horses and the horse industry in a competitive atmosphere and to provide an educational experience for the participants. Teams consisted of 3 or 4 members in the categories of Senior, Junior and Novice competitors. Also, individual scores were awarded during the competition.

Northampton County 4-H Horse Program was represented by a Senior Team from Backtrackers 4-H Horse and Pony Club. The team consisted of Alyssa Persing from Bath, Elissa Kline from Danielsville, Ashley Persing from Bath and Amelia Hruban, from Nazareth. The team finished second overall in the Senior competition. In the Senior Individual competition, Alyssa Persing placed second, Ashley Persing placed sixth and Elissa Kline place seventh overall.

The 4-H program offers over 150 hands-on projects with an emphasis on leadership and life skills to ages 8-18. Volunteers act as mentors and leaders for this program. Anyone interested in the 4-H program, either as a member or a leader, is asked to call 610.746.1970 between 8 AM and 4 PM during the week.

Shakespeare on the Auction Block

The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's Annual Gala Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, June 2 and features an "All-Star Sneak Preview" of the Summer Season and Honors Priscilla Payne Hurd

From the simple to the sublime, the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's annual fundraising Gala and auction offers a dramatic range of opportunities - from a "walk-on" role in a Shakespearean play to luxury accommodations at several premiere vacation destinations - including Tuscany, Italy; Vail, Colorado and Sunset Beach, North Carolina.

"Live" auction items will be featured throughout the evening, as will entertainment by current and former PSF company members in an "All-Star Sneak Preview." The summertime Gala benefits the Festival's education and artistic programs and serves as PSF's single largest fundraising event each year. A cocktail hour and silent auction launch the festivities at 5:30 PM, followed by dinner in the DeSales University Center's Gerald A. White Pavilion.

"This year, the Gala has a new twist," says Patrick Mulcahy, PSF's Producing Artistic Director. "An all-star line up of PSF's professional artists will supply what promises to be an evening of first-rate entertainment uniquely crafted for this special occasion. Then the actors will mingle with our guests."

The event also includes the annual presentation of PSF's prestigious Will Shakespeare Award, which recognizes an individual who exemplifies core principles of PSF's mission, inspires others through luminosity of spirit, and has made significant contributions to the arts community regionally or nationally. Priscilla Payne Hurd is this year's honoree.

The cost is $150 per person; tables of 8: $1,200; tables of 10: $1,500. The cost, less $50 per person, may be treated as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes. Black tie is optional. The reservation deadline is May 18. For more information, call 610-282-WILL, ext. 6.