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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 ...

Foundation gives more than $17,000 in grants to library

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., recently was the recipient of three grants from the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania. The first grant was $8,661 from the Edward D. Neff Fund; the second was $8,356 from the Paul M. Neff Fund; and the third grant was $182 ...

Library wins award for transparency

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., recently was awarded the 2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, a service of Candid. By sharing metrics that highlight progress the Brown Library is making toward its mission, the organization is ...

County fair to improve equine area

The Lycoming County Fair Association recently announced that they have received a grant through the First Community Foundation Partnership in the amount of $30,000 from the Lycoming Economic Development Foundation Fund in memory of Joseph L. Rider for use as part of their Equine Area ...

Nonprofit offers chance for anybody to ‘walk across Pennsylvania’

An annual event is returning and encouraging the public to join “Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania.” People can walk as individuals or form a team of up to five, according to a news release. “Even your dog can be a member of your team,” a news release said. “This is a virtual walking program, so you may walk wherever you choose — around the park, around your house or around your neighborhood!” Each person will try to average walking or exercising 10 miles per week for a total of eight weeks. Participants can walk with your team or on your own, at a time and ...