This year’s Young Authors contest winners were presented with their winning books at the Bangor Public Library board meeting on Thursday, September 22nd. The winner received a copy of their book to take home and then they were asked to autograph the copy that is avail- able at the library for the public to borrow. Darien Drew Vrontisis wrote Ian and the golden frog – located in the Young Adult section. Devon Pfeifer wrote The good the bad and the desperate – located in the Junior section. Come out and join the Bangor Slater Marching Band in celebrating its 34th year in hosting this event. Due to the rain, the festival will be held on Wednesday, October 12th, at 7pm, at Bangor Memorial Park. This year’s festival will be filled with the colorful sights and sounds of the marching bands from Easton, Pen 34th Annual Marching Band Festival at Bangor Memorial Park Rescheduled to October 12th Argyl, Southern Lehigh, William Allen, Pleasant Valley, Wilson and of course, the Bangor Slater Marching Band. The East Stroudsburg University marching band will also join in for a special performance. Over 600 band members will be performing their field shows that they have been practicing since August. The musical talent and precision shown in these shows is truly amazing! The visiting bands will be judged in specific categories and ratings will be presented at the end of the show. Food and beverages will be sold in the two concession stands. Program booklets will be available for purchase. Bangor nostalgia items, candy grams, and bake sale goods will also be for sale at tables located near the home conces- sion stand. General admission is $5, students are $3, children under 5 are free, and Gold Passes will be honored. Come out for an enter- taining evening of music, food, and fun! The books are now on the shelves and ready to be checked out. Watch for next year’s contest which will run over the summer months! Barbara Brandt Librarian, Darien Drew Vrontisis, Arlington Vrontisis, Veronica Vrontisis, Traci Lorrah, Devon Pfeifer, and Vince Pfeifer. Darien Vrontisis and Devon Pfeifer Named Bangor Public Library’s 2011 Young Authors The winning books can be found at the Library Octoberfest will begin with a new event this year starting on Friday night, October 14th with a candlelight Tour at St. John’s Cemetery. The cost will be $15.00 per person. The event will be held from 7pm- 9pm and benefits the Heritage Center & Borough revitalization. The weekend contin- ues on Saturday, Octo- ber 15th from 4pm- 8:30pm at Bangor Memorial Park with food, vendors, games and of course the ever popular Bangor Train winding through a sea of Jack O' Lanterns, positioned along the train's track. The Train ride begins at 4:30pm. Tickets will be $3 each (children 2 and under free). There will be prizes awarded for the top 3 best group of themed, carved pump- kins. Prizes range from $100 to $25. A $50 prize will be awarded for the largest pumpkin contest (by Bangor Plans 2011 Octoberfest circumference) which will be held on Satur- day at 5pm. There will also be a $50 cash prize for the Most Artistic individually carved or sculpted pumpkin. Pumpkins must be at the park by 4pm Satur- day the 15th and remain there until the end of the festival. Sundays events will be held from 4pm -8pm. There will be a children's costume contest at 5pm. Prizes will be awarded for the prettiest, funniest, scariest and most origi- nal for ages 0-4 and 5 & up. Youngsters and Oldsters are encour- aged to join in the many weekend events including: scarecrow stuffing, pumpkin carv- ing, pumpkin painting, Hay ride, face painting and much more. Refreshments will be sold at the concession stand throughout the event. Invite your family and friends because the "Fun begins in Bangor". This event is sponsored by the Bangor Recre- ation and Park Board and Bangor Borough. For more information about this event, call 610-588-6894 or email bangorparkboard@gm ail.com.
