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Book walk coming to Trout Run

The Lycoming County Library System recently announced that it has received a $11,023.92 grant from the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania’s Williamsport Lycoming Competitive Grant Cycle. The grant will fund the installation of a book walk in Trout Run Park, 10294 Lycoming Creek Road, aimed at promoting family reading, community engagement, and outdoor recreation. A book walk is an innovative literacy initiative that displays an illustrated children’s book page-by-page along a walking path. This will be the first book walk in rural Lycoming County. The James V. ...

Women of Excellence nominees announced

Since 2009, the YWCA Northcentral PA has honored inspiring women and young ladies who uplift communities through their hard work and dedication. This year, the 16th Annual Women of Excellence Awards Ceremony will be from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Community Arts Center. The Women of ...

Civic chorus plans holiday concert in late November

The Williamsport Civic Chorus invites the public to explore contemporary holiday music at 3 p.m., Nov. 24 at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 1400 Market St., as part of the city’s Victorian Christmas festivities. “The chorus performed Ola Gjeilo’s Sunrise Mass and the Lake Isle in the Spring of 2022, to the delight of both audience and singers,” a news release said. “We return to this masterful composer this holiday, singing his lush, evocative interpretations of traditional carols.” Conrad Susa’s approach to his holiday suite has a distinctly Southwestern American style, ...

Brotherhood alliance looking for ‘unsung hero’ nominations

The Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance is seeking the help of the public to nominate individuals in area communities that make a dramatic impact and live a life of service to others without compensation or expecting anything in return. The alliance’s board of directors recognizes that there are many individuals in the community that make a difference in the lives of others and are never acknowledged, nor do they seek recognition for what they do, but do it because of their love of people and great concern for the overall good of mankind. “These UNSUNG HEROES can be found in ...

Library gets grant for bilingual book walk

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., is excited to announce that it has received a $12,445 grant from the Williamsport Lycoming Competitive Grant Cycle through the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania. The grant will fund the installation of a bilingual book walk ...

AIDS Resource named 2024 top-rated nonprofit

AIDS Resource Alliance, Inc. recently announce it has been recognized as a “2024 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading website for community recommendations of charities and nonprofits. According to a news release, the Top-Rated Nonprofit Award is based on the rating and number of reviews that AIDS Resource received from volunteers, donors, community members, and clients. As the largest donation website for nonprofits, GreatNonprofits hosts authentic narratives detailing personal experiences with over 1.8 million charities and nonprofits, making this award an ...