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Ross Library raises thousands

LOCK HAVEN — The Annie Halenbake Ross Library has seen huge success with two recent fundraisers — its Murder Mystery Dinner and the Spring Book Sale. According to Executive Director Tammy Garrison, the Murder Mystery — A Murder in Maui — was held for two nights on the Sons and Daughters of Italy’s outdoor patio. Both nights brought in almost 100 people each and, at the end, managed to raise $7,684 for the library’s program. “We earned $8,964 — which is $7,684 in profit,” Garrison said. “We made about $4,000 last year, so this is a great ...

Lock Haven group holds fundraiser to fix Santa Hut

LOCK HAVEN — Downtown Lock Haven, Inc. is looking for the public’s assistance in its Save the Hut campaign. DLH, a 501c3 non-profit, has partnered with the students in Construction Trades and instructor Bill Probst, at Keystone Central School District, to refurbish the infamous Santa ...

Outdoor and craft show coming to Kettle Creek Valley

The Kettle Creek Valley Outdoor and Craft Show will be held between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. April 13 at the Kettle Creek Hose Company in Cross Fork. According to a news release, a variety of local craft and outdoor related vendors and non-profits will be represented. The Bureau of Forestry will have an information trailer to give out information about all the recreational activities available on State Forest lands. Quiet Oaks Campground is a rental agent for Polaris Razor ATV’s and they will be displaying some of the ATV’s they have available for rental. A series of 30-minute ...

Library plans for hands-on learning

The Lycoming County Library System libraries, in partnership with Intermediate 17, will host a total of 22 hands-on learning programs through pre-selected themes of Arts, Maker, Outdoor Learning, Science, Technology, and Youth Voice from May 2-22. As a result of this partnership, several libraries within the Lycoming County Library System also received mini-grants to provide these programs. Out of the 22 programs, 16 received funding through the partnership. Highlighted programs include: • Montgomery Area Public Library: May 3 from 4-5 p.m. - Black-Out Poetry. For ages 11-17, ...

Gardens are waking up again

As trees, shrubs, perennials and insects enter a new phase of life in our gardens, we, too, emerge from a type of dormancy in spring, a pause from yard work. Well, buckle up, buttercups. It’s showtime. First, inspect and assess the garden for safety. Have any tree branches snapped during ...

How to care for a potted lily, other gift plants

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 ...