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Great Lakes Wind Symphony plans 2 concerts in Billtown

“Williamsport is abuzz with the upcoming Little League World Series and the hottest new performing ensemble to make its home in town,” a news release says. “The Great Lakes Wind Symphony will offer a double header with two concerts featuring baseball themed music. Join us Saturday, August 22 at 7 p.m. and/or Sunday August 23 at 2:30 p.m. for concerts at the Williamsport Scottish Rite Auditorium 348 Market St., Williamsport.” Featured on the program will be music related to or inspired by the great game of baseball. Included will be John Philip Sousa’s The National Game, ...

Registration for Bloomsburg musicians workshop open

The Bloom Early Music Workshop is a celebration of medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music. “We are pleased to carry on the tradition of our annual Labor Day Weekend Early Music Workshop exploring and sharing musical treasures from Medieval and Renaissance Europe with the Bloomsburg community in the acoustically splendid Saint Matthew’s Church,” said Musical Director Lawrence Lipnik, according to a news release. For three days, from Sept. 4 – Sept. 6, participants play in small classes in the historic St. Matthew Lutheran Church under the tutelage of some of the finest early ...

Lock Haven man wins courthouse puzzle contest

LOCK HAVEN -- The Clinton County Economic Partnership is excited to announce Lock Haven native Todd Kline as the winner of the “Capturing the Clinton County Courthouse” photo puzzle contest, the fourth edition of the annual “Showcasing Clinton County” Puzzle Series. The special ...

Pedaling to independence: Williamsport women and bicycles

Today, most women have choices for transportation, exercise, and recreation. But in the mid 19th century , there was little thought given to exercise other than an occasional game of croquet, and participation in sports was ill advised for such delicate constitutions. Although women had to ...

Central Pennsylvania Auto Auction gears up for 25th anniversary

MILL HALL -- This weekend, Central Pennsylvania Auto Auction, 41 Airstrip Dr., Mill Hall, will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its annual Classic Car Auction, welcoming thousands of collectors, buyers and enthusiasts from across the country for two days of bidding, entertainment and ...

Justice for Juveniles Peace Walk held Saturday

Approximately 50 area residents turned out for a mile-long Justice for Juveniles Peace Walk held Saturday morning. The event which was promoted on Facebook was held to “show our children that they are seen, heard, loved, and supported by their community,” Daliesha Walker, a Williamsport ...