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Forksville to host 33rd annual powwow

Forksville will host is 33rd annual Powwow on Father’s Day weekend, June 14-15, at the Sullivan County Fairgrounds in Forksville. “Bring the family to experience Native American music and dance at the Forksville Powwow,” a news release said. Gates open at 10 a.m. and Grand Entry is ...

Penns Valley High hosts donkey basketball to raise money for future farmers

PENNS VALLEY — Donkey basketball returned to the Penns Valley High School gym on April 25 as a fundraiser for the Future Farmers of America clubs at both Penns Valley and State College high schools. Donkey basketball has been a tradition for many years and a nice fundraiser in support of ...

Camp’s golf fundraiser returning

Camp Victory will host its 19th Annual Golf for Victory tournament June 2 with a 1 p.m. “shotgun start” at the scenic Bucknell Golf Club in Lewisburg. “This beloved tradition brings our community together in support of Camp Victory’s mission,” a news release said. “Golfers and sponsors can register online or learn more at: www.campvictory.org/golf.” Registration is open, and the cost includes greens fees, a golf cart, a custom Camp Victory golf towel, a Camp Victory golf shirt, access to the hospitality cart, and a dinner. The event also features a variety of contests, ...

Library to host ‘Sips & Stories’

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will host the first-ever “Sips & Stories” event from 12 -6 p.m. Saturday, May 17 at New Trail Brewing Co., 240 Arch St. This free family-friendly event is sponsored by the Friends of the James V. Brown Library. During the event, guests of all ages can participate in activities and events to win free books and prizes, and make crafts to keep. Bookmobile will be on site so guests can check out library materials and get free library cards. The schedule of events includes: Noon – Therapy dogs and family storytime, crafts, 3-card ...

Oaks support the food web — including us

In 1872, a Nebraska newspaper editor and tree lover named J. Sterling Morton proposed dedicating a day to planting trees in his home state. The idea, shall we say, took root. That year, April 10 became the first organized Arbor Day, and approximately 1 million trees were planted in Nebraska. ...