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Library plans eclipse viewing at Memorial Park

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 ...

Library to host ornithologist, author on April 13

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 ...

Foundation gives more than $21,000 to North Central Sight Services

North Central Sight Services Inc. recently received a grant of $21,280 from the Lycoming Economic Development Foundation Fund IMO Joseph L. Rider at the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania, to be used towards equipment upgrades. According to a news release, this grant will be used towards the purchase of replacement shredding blades for North Central Sight Services’ commercial and residential document shredding service and a new shrink wrap machine to be used for assembly, packaging and distribution of products to the federal government and commercial ...

Just-introduced annuals, perennials add something new to gardens

It’s a special kind of joy that only a gardener could understand. I always get an extra spring in my step when nurseries begin stocking the year’s new plant introductions. 2024 brings new annuals and perennials that will make any plant lover bloom from ear to ear. These are some of the ...

Music Club to share songs in late March

The Williamsport Music Club will present “Music Inspires Women,” 7 p.m., March 26 at Faxon-Kenmar United Methodist Church at the corner of Clayton Avenue and Sheridan Street. Participants have chosen one of their favorite women composers and will present a selection of that composer. Jamie Chambers will present two flute numbers titled Piece Pour Flute et Piano (Sicilienne) and Chanson De La Pastoure. The composer was Louise-Marie Simon, who was a prolific French composer. Her pen name was Claude Arrieu. Katharine Cimini and Letha Kieser will present a duet Whispering Hope. The ...

Renovo native writes book on Woolrich, receives acclaim

RENOVO — “American Flannel” is a captivating look of people that have worked tirelessly and dedicated their lives as underdogs to make a living at the daunting task of making quality clothing here in the U.S. — despite the numerous disadvantages of competing in a market where just 2 ...