How to create calm with indoor plants

February 7, 2026

Have you dreamed of creating a calm and cozy spot at home to relax and recharge, but don’t think you can spare the space? You don’t need a “man cave,” “she shed” or even a whole room to retreat to. Just one corner will do. One corner, warm lighting, a cozy chair and some plants, says interior and plant stylist Hilton Carter, who specializes in “nature nooks” — tiny wellness sanctuaries that calm the mind, body and spirit. Carter has hosted plant-forward specials for HBO and PBS, launched a plant and accessories line with Target and authored six books (his most ...

Classes on nutrition coming

January 31, 2026

Parents and caregivers of children 18 and under are invited to participate in Nutrition Links, a free nutrition education program offered through Penn State Extension, according to a news release. The program is open to parents and caregivers of children who qualify for free or reduced school lunch or WIC, as well as young adults who qualify for SNAP benefits.Participants will work with a Penn State Extension nutrition education adviser to complete lessons focused on healthy eating and smart grocery shopping. The online classroom meets every Monday from 10 to 11 a.m., beginning Feb. ...

Camp to host April gala

January 31, 2026

Camp Koala will host its annual Camp Koala Gala on April 11 from 7 to 11 p.m. at The Rusty Rail Brewing Company, 5 N. 8th St., Mifflinburg. “The event will bring together community leaders, supporters, and advocates to raise vital funds for children coping with the loss of a parent, sibling, or friend,” a news release said. “The Gala supports Camp Koala’s mission to provide free, year-round support to children navigating grief.” Through camps, peer support groups, and art and play therapies, Camp Koala creates safe spaces where children can express their feelings, build ...

Lock Haven Kiwanis Club celebrates 100 years of service

January 31, 2026

LOCK HAVEN — Roughly 100 Kiwanians and guests came from near and far, braving the cold temperatures and impending snow storm, to attend the Kiwanis Club of Lock Haven’s 100th Anniversary Celebration. The event, held Saturday evening in the Sons and Daughters of Italy’s heated outdoor ...

Weekends in Wellsboro celebrate winter

January 31, 2026

Wellsboro is celebrating winter with lots of activities and entertainment for all ages on the four Wellsboro Winter Weekends in February. Next Saturday, Feb. 6-7 is Ice Ice Baby Weekend with a hats off to the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics being held Feb. 6-22 across Lombardy and Northeast ...

Artist Avary Gunsallus brings her skills to the Pajama Factory

January 24, 2026

A Clinton County native is making her mark in Lycoming. Central Mountain High School graduate, Avary Gunsallus is described as a tailor, painter and educator whose work bridges fine art and functional design, according to information released by the Pajama Factory, where she currently has a ...