If you celebrated Easter last weekend, you might be reading this beside a cellophane- or foil-covered pot of lilies, hydrangeas, hyacinths or daffodils. Typically, spring gift plants like these are enjoyed until their flowers fade, and then are thrown away like stale Peeps. But, if you treat ...
The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will host two history programs in April. The first is a hybrid program called “Presentations with Pizzazz” from 6-6:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 9. Attendees can either visit the library during that time to watch the virtual program or log on from the comfort of their own home. “Presentations with Pizzazz” will be presented by Susan Cannavino, who will discuss the historical captain of industry, J.D. Rockefeller. Visit https://jvbrown.libcal.com/event/12122390/ to register. A meeting link will be emailed to registered participants ...
The Lewisburg Children’s Museum will host Ellen Jamiolkowski as an artist-in-residence in partnership with the Perry County Council of the Arts for a series of workshops called Hands in Clay. According to a news release, workshops for elementary-age children are available on April 13, 20, and 27, 2 to 4 p.m. with participants returning on May 4 to decorate their projects. A preschool-age Hands in Clay workshop will be April 25, 10 to 11 a.m. with the decorating day on May 4. “The Lewisburg Children’s Museum is excited to host such a unique program. This will be a great way to ...
Did she save her allowance to buy movie magazines? Did she sit in her bedroom when she was a teenager, living at the corner of Neece and Edwin streets, and dream of stardom? Young Ruth Powell was born in Williamsport to parents James and Naomi (Thomas) Powell on July 13, 1891. As she was ...
The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will host a solar eclipse program and picnic from 1-4:30 p.m. Monday, April 8 at Memorial Park. The Library will give away 500 pairs of eclipse glasses at that time – no glasses will be given away prior to the picnic. Families are encouraged to grab a water bottle, bring your chair or blanket, and join us at Memorial Park Pavilion #2 next to the all-access playground. Not only will we check out the solar eclipse and share picnic foods together, but we will also have other items to explore. First, Book’s Bus will be on location, so ...
The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will host the free program, “Bird Identification for Beginners” from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 13. The program will be presented by Dan Brauning, a retired Pennsylvania Game Commission wildlife biologist, and is sponsored by the Lycoming ...
