Military Food Share set for July 14

The monthly Military Food Share distribution at the Duncansville VFW Auxiliary 8724 will be held Monday, July 14, beginning at 11 a.m.

Please enter from Dunnings Highway/Newry Lane and line up on Turek Drive.

This is for all active military, veterans and widows or widowers of veterans living in Blair County. We are currently serving veterans in need and give to individuals who qualify by the income guidelines. A military ID, DD214 or VA card and photo ID are required.

A fundraiser will be held from 3 to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Texas Roadhouse in Altoona. Ask for a coupon from any member or stop in the post and ask the bartender. A portion of your bill will be donated directly to the auxiliary to help fund future Military Food Shares.

Food shares are held monthly on the second Monday. The next distribution is scheduled for Aug. 11. Please mark on your calendars.

Civics plan sandwich supper Wednesday

The Homers Gap Civic Association is offering a sandwich supper from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at the civic association, 135 Preston Lane, Altoona.

Cost is $6, which includes a ham and cheese sandwich, chips, cookie and red, white and blue Jello in honor of the Fourth of July.

Orders must be called in to 814-932-3883 by Monday, July 14.

Altoona Class of 1964 to meet Thursday

The Altoona High School Class of 1964 meets the third Thursday of every month at 11:30 a.m. for lunch.

This month’s meeting is July 17, at Al’s Tavern, 2831 Eighth Ave., Altoona. Please call or text Sue at 814-935-7774 or Evelyn at 814-931-5962 to RSVP.

Genealogical society to host speaker

HOLLIDAYSBURG — The Blair County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Roller Hojeth Memorial Library, 431 Scotch Valley Road.

Current president, Jim Snyder Jr., will speak about the Adam Holliday Land story.

Adam Holliday is known to be the founder of Hollidaysburg but things may not be as they seem.

Snyder has been separating fact from fiction about who really owned the land that is now Hollidaysburg.

Snyder has spent all his life in the Hollidaysburg area. He retired from Norfolk Southern at Hollidaysburg in 2001 as a supervisor of materials and was a fourth-generation railroader. He started genealogy as a hobby in 1983.

He became a member of the Blair County Genealogical Society in 1985 and is the current president. He was a past member of the Freedom Township Historical Society, the Old-Greenfield Township Historical Society and is currently a member of Historic Hollidaysburg Inc. and the Hollidaysburg Heritage Walking Tour.

The meeting is open and free to the public. The building is handicap accessible.

Heidelberg holds scholarship banquet

The Heidelberg Country Club held its annual scholarship awards banquet on Sunday, June 22.

This year, the Scholarship Committee chose 11 young women and men to receive a $1,000 scholarship each. The students represent the following school districts: Altoona, Bishop Guilfoyle, Central, Hollidaysburg and Tyrone.

The money for these scholarships comes from the club’s small games of chance.

Hollidaysburg Class of 1959 to meet

HOLLIDAYSBURG — Members of the Hollidaysburg High School Class of 1959 will meet for lunch at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, July 17, in the reserved room at The Dream, 1500 Allegheny St.

Classmates and guests are welcome. The room has been reserved for the third Thursday of every month for 2025. If you have any questions or concerns or need a ride, call Joyce at 814-693-9341 or Jean at 814-695-6764.

Auditions set for 9/11-themed production

BEDFORD — Off Pitt Street Theater Company will hold auditions for “Never Forget — A 9/11 Introspective” at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 26, and 3 p.m. Sunday, July 27.

This production will feature two, original One-Act plays: “41 Floors Between My Life and God,” by Jonathan Kirk and “Elevated,” by Dawn Ziviello.

These powerful, ensemble pieces will challenge actors — offering diverse parts for all genders, ages and abilities for eight to 12 actors ranging in age from 16 to 75 (with a small part for the right, young actor age 5 to 8).

Show dates are Sept. 11, 12 and 13 at Off Pitt Street Theater Company.

To read summaries and character descriptions for each play, and to sign up, visit OffPittStreet.com, email info@offpittstreet.com or call/text 814-310-1987.

Penn Association plans picnic Aug. 6

The William Penn Association, Branch 800, Altoona will hold its annual picnic at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Highland Park, Altoona.

Cost is $5 per person over the age of 12. There is no charge for individuals 12 and younger.

The catered event will feature hot dogs, baked beans, tomatoes, corn on the cob, dessert and beverage. All members and guests are welcome. Reservations must be made by calling Dennis Greiner at 814-943-7471 no later than July 29.

The WPA is a fraternal organization with headquarters in Pittsburgh & branches throughout the United States.

For information, call Bob Jones at 814-932-8609.

Area clubs and nonprofits can email articles and photos to community@altoonamirror.com. For more information, call Brenda Carberry, community news coordinator, at 814-946-7459.