By Amanda Drumm For the Mirror Vibrations in downtown Altoona this summer will not just be from trains rolling through town. Instead, reverberations will also be heard from the music from bands who will perform as part of the Summer Sounds Concert Series. The returning concert series — ...
In her book, “Restoring the Shattered,” Nancy E. Head of Altoona looks at several facets of life that are like broken glass, but can be restored to a beautiful and colorful stained glass window in God’s hands. Her original goal in writing the book was to encourage Christian unity, but ...
I have a bone to pick with younger moms, and it involves names. Don’t get me wrong, I completely understand that each child is unique and wonderful. I certainly felt that way about my own two kids until they became teenagers — at which point I just thought they were scary. I guess ...
The Alliance Men of Altoona Alliance Church will hold the 15th annual Missions Golf Classic on June 21 at Iron Masters Country Club, Roaring Spring. A lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m., with tee times beginning at 1 p.m. Cost for the event is $75 a person and $300 for a foursome. The cost ...
Grace’s Closet will hold a clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church, 1114 N. Cambria St., Bellwood. Rise Up Sports and theater camps are available for children. Cost for one camp is $10 or both for $15. Scholarship funds and limited transportation is ...
By Patt Keith pkeith@altoonamirror.com Altoona Area High School graduate Heather Taddy, class of 2004, turned an interest in paranormal activity into a career as an investigator. She appears on a new Travel Channel series, “Alien Highway,” that premieres Wednesday. Taddy, 33, lives in ...
Life is unpredictable. Sometimes you start something without knowing how it’s going to turn out. Other times, however, you find yourself having to admit you need help getting to the finish line. You might have an idea about how to get there. You might not even think it’s too far or too ...
The Paint-to-Drip Rain Barrel Workshop is going to take place at 9 a.m. June 8 at Providence Presbyter-ian Church, 2401 Broad Ave., Altoona. The rain date for the event is set for June 22. This is a free-style instructional painting party that will be followed by refreshments and a learning ...
Courtesy photo The Rotary Club of Portage donated $2,000 to the Portage Public Library Association for renovations to their building. Pictured (left to right): Chris Bartoletti (Rotary Club president), Matt Decort (Rotary member and vice president of the Portage Library Association), ...
Designers are playing with the idea of nautical decor in new ways, with furnishings and style notes that say “classic contemporary” instead of “kitschy cute.” There might be life preservers on the wall, but they’re probably vintage, and paired with modern chairs. There might be art, ...
NARVRE sets meeting for Wednesday DUNCANSVILLE — The National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees will hold their monthly meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Prime Sirloin Buffet. Members and non-members are welcome to attend. Mary from Doran and Murphy, Attorneys at Law speak. ...
MOSCOW — Russian gay rights activists and cultural figures are criticizing the local distributor of a new movie about Elton John for cutting scenes in it depicting homosexual activity and drug use. The deletions became known last week after a Moscow screening of the film ...
The Roaring Spring Community Library has released the list of activities for June. The Kickoff to Summer Reading program is at 10:30 a.m. June 10. Free Computer Class- at 5:30 p.m. June 11 — presenter Tom Robison answers general questions about the ownership and use of personal ...
May 9, 2019 Iris Olivia Mae Karns, a daughter born to Sarah M. Bach and Casey D. Karns, East Freedom, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring, at 3:23 p.m. May 13, 2019 Charlotte Olivia Diehl, a daughter born to Meganne (Black) and Jesse Diehl, East Freedom, at Conemaugh Nason ...
For nearly 25 years, the band U.S. Sound Theatre played to packed houses from Williamsport to Pittsburgh and established a loyal following. New to Altoona in the late 1980s, a friend took Vicki Mirenda to hear the local band — and she was hooked. “They were very cool,” Mirenda ...
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is on the same land as Disneyland, but stepping into the new attraction transports visitors to an entirely different world. The theme park offered media a glimpse into Galaxy’s Edge on Wednesday. The exclusive tour included a Star ...
UNIVERSITY PARK — The Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State will open two summer exhibitions that bring the rich visual culture of 20th-century Mexico to life. “Under the Mexican Sky: A Revolution in Modern Photography,” drawn from the private collection of Michael Mattis and Judith ...
UNIVERSITY PARK — The Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State will open two summer exhibitions that bring the rich visual culture of 20th-century Mexico to life. “Under the Mexican Sky: A Revolution in Modern Photography,” drawn from the private collection of Michael Mattis and Judith ...
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is on the same land as Disneyland, but stepping into the new attraction transports visitors to an entirely different world. The theme park offered media a glimpse into Galaxy’s Edge on Wednesday. The exclusive tour included a Star Wars-themed ...
New Creation in Christ Ministry, 1620 16th St., Altoona, will hold a Community Flea Market in the church parking lot beginning at 10 a.m. today, Saturday, June 1.. All vendors are welcome. Tables are $20 each; first come, first served. All proceeds go toward the church building fund. Contact ...