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Church to host Christmas performance

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The Cantata Choir and Orchestra of First United Methodist Church of Muncy will present Mary McDonald and Joel Raney’s Christmas choral experience “ Sing Christmas” in two performances, at 10:45 a.m. and at 2 p.m., Dec. 15. According to a news release, this unique Christmas event “features four movements including original music combined with favorite carols for a perfect blend of familiar and new. With a large choir and 30 piece orchestra, the music and narration offer a beautiful and complete retelling of the Christmas story.” Presentations will be at 10:45 a.m. and 2 ...

Music Club to offer Christmas concert Sunday

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The Williamsport Music Club invites the community to attend its Christmas Music by Candlelight program, at 4 p.m., Dec. 8 at Pine Street United Methodist Church, 441 Pine St., Williamsport. Kristin Ivers, Pennsylvania Federation of Music Clubs president, is chair of the program, which will feature beloved Christmas music. Greeters for the program are Greta Elliott and Katherine Cimini. According to a news release, a 10-minute opening prelude of piano music by Ivers and Laurel Wolgemuth will precede the program. Performing ensembles will include three tenors: Nicholas Biddle, Ryan ...

Library’s ‘own a day’ program a unique gift

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The holiday season is just around the corner, and if you’re struggling to find the perfect gift for that person who seems to have it all, the James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., has a meaningful solution. Did you know you can give a gift that not only honors someone special but also benefits your community? The James V. Brown Library’s “Own-A-Day” program offers a unique way to recognize a loved one, celebrate a special occasion, or promote a business. By sponsoring a day of library service, you can dedicate it in honor or memory of someone, mark a birthday or ...

How to make new shrubs with hardwood cuttings

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Our gardens may be preparing for their winter slumbers, but that doesn’t mean we have to rest: It’s time to make free shrubs! The easiest way to propagate woody plants like dogwood, forsythia, hydrangea, rhododendron and viburnum, among others, is by taking hardwood cuttings in late fall ...

Couple to celebrate 50 years of marriage

Anniversaries

Pete and Patti Larsen celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on December 7 2024.They were married in 1974 at the Pennsdale Methodist Church. They raised a son, Peter Jr., daughter, Jennifer, and were blessed with four grandchildren — Aidan, Mason, Gabe, Carley.

Couple to marry in Newberry in December

Celebrations

Please join our joy as we announce the engagement of Kayleigh, the daughter of Jodi K. Woods and the late Staff Sergeant Duane A. Woods, Montoursville; and the granddaughter of Creigh and Bonna Frazier of Bellefonte and the late Richard and Darlene Woods of Bellevue, Washington, to Andrew, the ...