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Powwow coming to Forksville for weekend in June

“Bring the family to experience Native American music and dance at the Forksville Powwow,” a news release says. “The 34th annual Forksville Powwow will be held on Father’s Day weekend, June 20-21, 2026, at the Sullivan County Fairgrounds in Forksville.” Gates open at 10 a.m. and Grand Entry is scheduled at noon both days (rain or shine). Veterans and those in active service are honored during opening ceremonies during a Veterans’ dance. Family members are invited to join in this dance honoring their loved ones. On Sunday, bring your father into the Dance Circle for the ...

Flags of Honor Ceremony to be historic this Sunday

LOCK HAVEN — The 12th annual Flags of Honor display is an official America’s 250th event, and everyone who attends the ceremony this Sunday will receive a free handheld flag for our nation’s historic birthday. Bring a lawn chair and sit among the flags for an expanded program of ...

How to mulch your garden beds without harming plants

When you look at your garden beds and borders, do you see any bare soil? If so, mulch is in order. Mulch is defined as a protective layer applied over soil to retain moisture, suppress weeds and moderate soil temperature around plants, as well as in uncultivated areas. But if used ...

Muncy teenager earns Eagle Scout rank

Alexander Puzio of Muncy has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest advancement rank within Scouting America. He is a member of Troop 25 chartered by the Muncy Baptist Church. To earn the rank of Eagle, each scout must attain at least 21 merit badges as well as demonstrate leadership, ...

Concert salutes Broadway music

The May public concert of the Williamsport Music Club will be a program completely devoted to Broadway songs from stage and screen. Program chairman David Koskey says there will be something for everyone. Songs from Mame, Newsies, Hello Dolly, Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, Oliver, Les Miserables, The Wizard of Oz, My Fair Lady, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Miss Saigon, Fiddler on the Roof and Mamma Mia will be featured in the program. According to a news release, Jim Burget will narrate the program. Vocal soloists include Susan Phillips, Wayne Harris, Diane Thomas, Katherine Cimini, ...

Museum to offer ‘farewell look’ at art exhibit

The public is invited to attend a farewell look at Echoes of Eden at the Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society from 7 to 9 p.m., May 20. There will be no admission charge that evening. Guests will view the exhibition Echoes of Eden in a Rising Republic: Still Life and the Beauty of Becoming, which features a collection of 37 still life paintings from the Neal Milligan Collection. The exhibition continues only through May 31. According to a news release, a full-color catalogue and posters highlighting the artworks will be available for purchase that evening ...