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Gala raises $50,000 to support vulnerable children, families

Dwell recently announced the success of its first annual Family Table Gala held in mid-October, raising $50,000. “This event brought together community members, local leaders, advocates, and supporters to champion the mission of providing unmatched support to foster, adoptive, and kinship families so that they are equipped with the tools they need to facilitate healing in vulnerable children,” a news release said. The Family Table Gala embodies the belief that “everyone has a seat at the table”; symbolizing inclusivity and community support. While not everyone is called to ...

Native trees offer brilliant foliage

If you’re in the market for new trees, consider planting natives. They are generally lower maintenance than exotic species, require less water, fertilizers and pesticides, and often cost less, too. Native trees also support our native wildlife, which evolved alongside them, so recognize ...

Annual event raises funds for Howard firefighters

HOWARD — The 14th annual Punkin’ Chunkin’ Fall Festival, hosted by the Howard Fire Company, was held last weekend at Bald Eagle State Park on a gorgeous — some would say perfect — fall day. Plenty of squash were squashed this year, as the murky depths of Sayers Lake were graced ...

Millennium Society’s party to raise funds for non-profits

LOCK HAVEN - Celebrating life. It’s what people strive to do in this short life, and when there is a special occasion, gathering with friends and family makes it all the more memorable. That’s just what the local Millennium Society and the Sons and Daughters of Italy have in store as ...

Author shares inspiration for novels

Although there was some question if bestselling author Kristin Harmel would be able to join the James V. Brown Library’s Author Spotlight virtually from Florida due to Hurricane Milton, everything came together to give those in attendance a glimpse into Harmel’s inspirations for her ...

Join the Friends of the Library group

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., encourages the public to join the Friends of the James V. Brown Library group during the week of Oct. 20-26 as part of the 19th annual celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week. The Friends of the James V. Brown Library were established in 1956 by Robert P. Henry, a trade union worker who wanted to raise funds to help renovate the library. Since that time, the Friends group has grown from several community members to several hundred members. Since 1996, the Friends’ financial support for library programs, facilities, and general ...