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Library to host ‘Sips & Stories’

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The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will host the first-ever “Sips & Stories” event from 12 -6 p.m. Saturday, May 17 at New Trail Brewing Co., 240 Arch St. This free family-friendly event is sponsored by the Friends of the James V. Brown Library. During the event, guests of all ages can participate in activities and events to win free books and prizes, and make crafts to keep. Bookmobile will be on site so guests can check out library materials and get free library cards. The schedule of events includes: Noon – Therapy dogs and family storytime, crafts, 3-card ...

Oaks support the food web — including us

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In 1872, a Nebraska newspaper editor and tree lover named J. Sterling Morton proposed dedicating a day to planting trees in his home state. The idea, shall we say, took root. That year, April 10 became the first organized Arbor Day, and approximately 1 million trees were planted in Nebraska. ...

Couple reaches 60-year mark

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Jean L. and William H. Reasner Jr. celebrated their 60th anniversary on April 23. William H. Reasner Jr., the son of Gertrude and William H. Reasner Sr., wed Jean L. Hasson, the daughter of Howard and Anna Hasson, on April 23, 1965, at South Williamsport Methodist Church. He is retired ...

CTL to conjure up laughs with ‘Blithe Spirit’

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According to a press release, the Community Theatre League will invite audiences to experience a comedy that’s truly to die for when Noël Coward’s high-spirited classic “Blithe Spirit” arrives at CTL this month. The show promises “an evening full of clever banter, supernatural ...

Renew Arts Academy announces summer camp for aspiring artists, dancers and musicians

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Through a local partnership between First Church Williamsport, Saint John’s School of the Arts and Lycoming College, the Renew Arts Academy in Williamsport is now accepting applications for its inaugural, week-long summer arts experience, July 13 to July 18. According to a news release, middle school students entering grades 6th to 8th can participate as commuters, while high school students entering grades 9th to 12th and recent graduates have the option to either commute or stay on campus. “All participants will have the opportunity to explore music, art and dance in a ...