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Library hosts fitness program in June, July

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will host free POUND Fitness exercise programs in June and July. POUND is a full-body workout combining the fun of drumming and different types of sweat-dripping exercises. It includes Ripstix to create light resistance, and combines strength ...

Ham radio operators join Field Day exercise

Ham radio operators from the Bald Eagle Repeater Association in Williamsport will participate in a national amateur radio exercise from 2 p.m. until dark, June 22 at Indian Park, Pavilion #6, Montoursville. According to a news release, the event is ARRL Field Day (www.arrl.org/FieldDay), an annual amateur radio activity organized since 1933 by ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio in the United States. “Hams from across North America ordinarily participate in Field Day by establishing temporary ham radio stations in public locations to demonstrate their skill and ...

Junior League announces leadership

As the Junior League of Williamsport prepares to close on the 95th anniversary of the organization, the members recently announced the newly elected board of directors and incoming committee chairs for the 2024-25 League year, according to a news release. Executive board members include ...

Laurel Festival to bring several concerts

The 2024 Laurel Concert Series offers five shows “that will appeal to a wide range of musical tastes and to young and old alike,” according to a news release from concert series organizers. The concerts are free and open to the public. Donations to support them are appreciated. ...

Minority baseball leagues topic of museum’s event

The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will host baseball historian Lou Hunsinger Jr. at its Coffee Hour at 10 a.m., June 13 in its Community Room. According to a news release, Hunsinger will be speaking on ‘The Negro Leagues: Respect & Recognition.” The ...

Brown Library plans variety of learning programs

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will kick off the 2024 Summer Learning Program with special activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15. The Library’s Summer Learning Program is an opportunity to keep children engaged in reading and learning over the summer, whether ...