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Eagle Grange hosts back-to-school event

With a new school year about to begin, Eagle Grange #1 hosted a “Prep for Success” event at the Grange Hall near Montgomery on Aug. 9 to distribute free school supplies, shelf-stable food items and backpacks to about 50 students from five local school districts. Backpacks were provided by ...

Museum to host program on Laquin Civilian Conservation Corps camp

The LeRoy Heritage Museum will host a program titled, “Laying a Foundation for the Future: Laquin C.C.C. Camp S-103,” at 1:30 p.m., Aug. 30. According to a news release, Museum President Matt Carl will present a new program focusing on the Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Laquin, and the work performed by the men of the camp on Barclay Mountain and along the Schrader Creek. Matt is the author of the book, “Laquin: The Rise and Fall of a Pennsylvania Lumber Town,” and had a great uncle who once worked at the Laquin C.C.C. camp. This presentation will be held in the Lewis ...

Penn College exhibition explores 1947 India-Pakistan partition

The Gallery at Penn College is currently featuring internationally acclaimed artist Taha Ahmad in its 2025-2026 season opening, a press release said. “Drawn into two, which way home?” implores visitors to consider the ways in which the trauma and displacement of the 1947 partition of India ...

Blues artist Johnny Burgin returns to Williamsport next month

According to a press release, the Billtown Blues Association will welcome immensely talented guitarist and singer-songwriter Johnny Burgin for a performance at 7 p.m. on Sept. 13 at The Side Bar, 345 Market Street. Joining Burgin for the show will be HanNa PK, a soulful blues piano artist ...

The Lycoming College Art Gallery will soon present “Dwelling in becoming,” a two-person exhibition by artists Rebecca Ruige Xu and Sean Zhai, according to a press release. The exhibit, slated to run from Sept. 5 through Nov. 1, invites audiences to reflect on the transitional space between what is and what is yet to come, exploring how emerging technologies are reshaping human experience, creativity, and connection. An opening reception is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Sept. 5 at the Lycoming College Art Gallery, 25 West Fourth Street. Rooted in the philosophical idea of ...

Women’s group plans luncheon

The Lock Haven Christian Women’s Connection will enjoy the “Boxes of Hope” Luncheon at 11:50 a.m., Sept. 10. The program will be held at the Flemington First Church of Christ, 714 Canal St., Allison Township. “There is always good food, lots of fun, door prizes, music from gifted vocalists, and inspiring speakers that help inform and encourage ladies to make a most memorable day,” a news release from the group said. The theme of September’s lunch is ”Boxes of Hope.” The feature guest for the luncheon will be Traci Fotorny, the founder of the non-profit organization. ...