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Free lunch available
The Fourth Street Church of God, Fourth Street and 21st Avenue, will serve a free lunch from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27. The meal includes baked ziti, salad, dessert, dinner roll and butter, and will be offered dine-in or carryout.
Community lunch to be held
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 13th Street and Eighth Avenue, will serve a free lunch at noon Wednesday, May 8.
Lunch is available for dine-in or take out. The menu is picnic-style, including hot dogs, baked beans, salads and dessert. Lunch is free; donations accepted.
Healing Mass scheduled
St. Michael Church, Hollidaysburg, will host a Healing Mass at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 7.
Brunch, bake sale planned
St. Lawrence of Brindisi Old Roman Catholic Church, Patton, will host a free brunch and bake sale from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11.
Church to hold craft show
Altoona Restoration Church of God, 911 N. Third St., will hold a craft show from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4. Baked goods, basket raffle tickets, hot dogs and drinks will also be for sale.
Free lunch, clothing offered
Bethany Lutheran Church, 200 Third Ave., will offer its free monthly meal and clothing giveaway from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27.
Free concerts offered
– A free concert, "The Singing Guitar," by award-winning acoustic guitarist, El McMeen, will be offered at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at Huntingdon's Word of LIfe Fellowship church, 6013 Wesley Chapel Road, at its intersection with Summit School Road. An offering will be accepted.
McMeen has recorded 18 guitar albums and is included in a number of video releases. He has also written numerous books of guitar music, has given guitar workshops throughout the U.S. and produced recordings by other guitarists. His memoir, "Growing Up in God's Country", about his time in Huntingdon, has been honored as a No. 1 New Release on Amazon.
For more information about the concert, contact the church at 814-667-2255.
– Jaggard First Church will host The Chi Rho Singers at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 23, for an evening of sacred music, from contemporary to traditional
The church is at 1801 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona.
The Chi Rho Singers is a choir of the Susquehanna Conference of the United Methodist Church and includes about 25 active and retired pastors under the direction of the Rev. James Hollister and the Rev. Richard Smith.
The audience will be given the opportunity to join the choir in a few selections as well.
The concert is free; offerings accepted.
Picnics in the Park planned
The Well of Blair County will host Picnics in the Park at 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays at Grove Memorial Park, Sixth Avenue and 23rd Street. The events include a family meal followed by a short lesson, activities and games.
The Well is at 605 Burns Ave., Altoona. Contact Brandi at bcburget217@yahoo.com for more information.
Plant swap planned
Duncansville Lutheran church will hold its 5th annual plant swap from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 11. Bring a plant or just yourself and enjoy spring.
Duncansville Lutheran is exploring starting a community garden, and needs volunteers. For more information, contact the Duncansville Lutheran office at 814-695-0508.
Shoe bank available
The Juniata United Methodist Church Angel Feet Ministry provides a shoe bank service to children birth to 9th grade. The ministry provides sneakers, socks and a new book to children visiting the program. Eligibility is based on medical assistance, CHIP, or referral to the ministry. Parents may call for an appointment and must accompany their child to the shoe bank. Children may visit the shoe bank at 6-month intervals. Availability of shoes is dependent on contributions and inventory.
Families living in southern Blair County - Roaring Spring, Claysburg, Martinsburg, and East Freedom may call and arrange for shoes to be picked up at the Roaring Spring Community Library - JUMC Angel Feet Ministry Nook. JUMC Angel Feet Ministry has been serving the Blair County community for 10 years.
For information and to schedule an appointment, contact JUMC Angel Feet at 814-799-5053, Juniata United Methodist Church at 808 N. Fourth St., Altoona, at 814-942-6065, or by email at juniataumc@atlanticbbn.net.
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