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Bicycle tune-up workshop coming

“As the days get longer and the weather warms up, it’s the perfect time to get your bike ready for the season,” according to a news release. “Join the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy and Williamsport Bicycle Recycle for a free Spring Bike Tune-up Workshop.” The workshop is from 1 to 3 p.m., April 12, at the Pajama Factory, Williamsport. Registration is required and space in limited. “Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, this workshop is for you,” the news release said. “Bring your own bike or work on one of the shop’s bikes. During the ...

Museum bringing Sunday hours back

The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will reopen for touring on Sundays beginning May 4. According to a news release, it will remain open on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. through the end of October. The museum is also open Tuesdays through Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “The museum, founded in 1907, interprets the regional history of northcentral Pennsylvania,” the news release said. “In a series of vignettes and galleries, the museum explores the history of the region from Native American occupation, colonial ...

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Grammy Award-winning blues artist concludes Weis Center’s spring season

LEWISBURG — According to a press release, Bucknell University’s Weis Center for the Performing Arts will end its spring 2025 season with Grammy Award-winning blues artist Ruthie Foster at 7:30 p.m. on April 25 in the Weis Center Concert Hall, 525 Weis Drive. In January 2025, Foster ...

Dwell to offer birthday program for foster kids

Dwell recently announced the launch of its Made to Celebrate! program, “which will bring joy and smiles to children experiencing foster or kinship care on their birthdays,” a news release said. “This new initiative is designed to ensure that these children feel valued and loved, even when life feels uncertain.” Children experiencing foster or kinship care often encounter significant emotional struggles, including feelings of loss, instability, and isolation. Birthdays, typically a time of joy, can instead serve as painful reminders of separation. “Made to Celebrate! aims ...

Library to hold preschool financial exploration program

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will offer a financial program for preschoolers to introduce saving and spending. The “Preschool Financial Exploration” program will be held on April 24 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Merrill Smith, from M&T Bank, will do an introductory discussion on the importance of saving and spending. During this program, preschoolers will be encouraged to start saving and decorate a piggy bank. On Friday, May 2, participants may pick up their finished banks. This program is open to children ages 3 to 5 and will take place in the Blue Room on the ...