The Community Giving Foundation and First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania recently partnered to host Elevate2, a groundbreaking new regional nonprofit conference held in mid-October at Bucknell University. “Designed to empower nonprofit leaders across six counties in the ...
The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., recognizes November as National Family Literacy Month. National Family Literacy Month is organized by the National Center for Families Learning. This month-long observance celebrates the role that literacy programs play in empowering ...
I planted my garlic last week, and after tucking the 30 plump cloves into their bed, my thoughts turned to protecting them from freezing temperatures and stealth animals that dig them up every year and leave them on the soil surface to mock me. So, this year, I laid bird netting over the ...
ELIMSPORT — As the gentle clatter of hooves echoes through the crisp autumn air, riders aboard Water Wheel Carriages are transported back in time. The scenic route winds through the Elimsport Valley, where vibrant fall foliage envelops the landscape in shades of gold and crimson, making each ride a picturesque journey. The two-hour excursion meanders through serene farms, pastures and lush forests, all nestled against the hills. The rhythmic click-clack of the horses and the breathtaking views create a sense of calm and relaxation. “Everything looks totally different in the back ...
Luke Eger and Francis “Frank” Porter, prominent residents of the Montgomery area in the latter half of the 19th century, were memorialized recently with the dedication of bronze markers on their respective gravesites, both of which are located in the Mount Zion Maple Hill Cemtery at 37 ...
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 ...
