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Christian women’s luncheon to feature craft show theme

The Lock Haven Christian Women’s Connection will enjoy a “Craft Show” luncheon on Oct. 25 at at the Flemington First Church of Christ, 714 Canal St., Allison Township. According to a news release, the doors will open for shopping at 10 a,m. with the program beginning at 11:50 a.m. “There is always good food, lots of fun and music, and gifted speakers that help inform and inspire ladies to make a most memorable day,” the news release said. Feature Chairperson Dora Lea Watson has lined up some popular crafters from our area to fill the vendor area of the church ...

West Branch Pride to host ball

West Branch Pride is hosting a Fall Ball from 7 to 10 p.m., Oct. 21 at the Pajama Factory. “It will be a fabulous evening of fun in a safe space where everyone is welcome and everyone belongs,” a news release from the organizers said. “Come as you are, come as you like, costumes are welcome!” The evening will include music and dancing, a photo booth provided by The Selfie Lounge, games and a silent auction and raffle. Light refreshments will be provided. Alcoholic Beverages for guests 21 and older will be available to purchase from Bald Birds Brewing. More information or ...

James V Brown Library pledges to be breastfeeding friendly place

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., recently celebrated August as National Breastfeeding Awareness Month during a recent monthly Baby Café program. Members from the Lycoming Clinton Breastfeeding Coalition and UPMC Williamsport provided information about creating a ...

Library observes Banned Books Week

In turbulent times, books are tools that help people navigate the world around them. Intellectual freedom and access to information uplift people in crisis and during more peaceful times, so the James V. Brown Library invites you to champion the right to read during Banned Books Week, October ...

Talk at museum to examine changing views of death

The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will host a lecture by Dr. Jonathan Scholnick titled “What can we learn from changing artifact style? Investigating religious attitudes about death using eighteenth-century New England gravestones.” The lecture, at 10 ...

Foundation celebrates ‘Cherry & White’ night

The Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation held its first Cherry & White Appreciation Night, an evening dedicated to honoring the invaluable contributions of WASD educators. Held at Lycoming College’s Trachte Music Center, the event was marked by the induction of this year’s Williamsport Area High School Distinguished Alumni and a presentation by keynote speaker Michael Bonner. “On behalf of the education foundation board of directors, I want to express our appreciation to the educators in this room and for recognizing us as a vehicle by which to help enhance ...