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Military Food Share set for Nov. 9
DUNCANSVILLE -- A Military Food Share will be held at noon Monday, Nov. 9, at VFW Post 8724 in Duncansville. Organizers noted the change in the starting time.
The program is open to active-duty military members, veterans and widows or widowers of veterans who live in Blair County. Participants must present a military ID, DD-214 or VA card, along with a photo ID.
Participants should enter from Dunnings Highway/Newry Lane and line up on Turek Drive.
Food shares are held the second Monday of each month. The VFW and its auxiliary thanked the volunteers and local businesses that support the program.
Historical society to meet Nov. 10
The Duncansville Area Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Duncansville Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1200 Fourth Ave. Attendees should enter through Door D at the rear of the church.
James Snyder will present "A Collection of Pictures of Duncansville From Yesteryear."
The society is encouraging more local residents to attend its meetings and is seeking copies of photographs and information about Duncansville.
Information can be sent to Nancy DeLozier, P.O. Box 115, Duncansville, PA 16635.
The society meets every other month on the second Tuesday, except in January.
Legion plans Veterans Day dinner
The Cresson American Legion will hold its annual Veterans Day dinner and dance Saturday, Nov. 14.
Cambria County Commissioner Thomas Chernisky will be the guest speaker. The 2026 Cresson American Legion Americanism Award will be presented to Paul Calandra, owner of Cresson Steel.
Music will be provided by the band Freedom Rocks.
Friends of Canoe Creek seek members
The Friends of Canoe Creek is holding a membership drive. Annual membership costs $10.
Those who join between Nov. 1 and Jan. 1 will be entered into a drawing for a gift basket.
For more information about membership, visit
friendsofcanoecreek.com.
Nursing alumni to meet Nov. 9
The Altoona/Mercy Schools of Nursing Alumni Association will hold its regular general meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at Perkins Restaurant, 3300 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona.
Members are invited to attend.
Little Rock offers free classes
Little Rock Natural Remedies will offer a series of free educational classes at its location at 16821 Dunnings Highway, Duncansville. All classes begin at 6 p.m. and typically last about an hour.
The Nov. 12 class will cover Essential Oils 101 and explore some of the many uses for essential oils.
The Nov. 19 class will focus on digestive health during the holidays.
The business will be closed Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving.
The Dec. 3 class will discuss healthy alternatives to coffee and address whether participants are drinking too much coffee.
Reservations are not required but are appreciated. To RSVP or obtain more information, call 814-695-0624. No purchase is necessary to attend.
Breakfast to benefit seminarians
The Men's Club of St. Mary and St. Michael in Hollidaysburg will hold a special Seminarian Pancake and Sausage Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Nov. 15, at St. Michael's Church hall, 301 Spruce St., Hollidaysburg.
All proceeds will benefit local seminarians.
Donations are $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 and younger. The breakfast includes drinks and a pancake topping bar.
Class of 1960 plans reunion meeting
The Morrisons Cove High School Class of 1960 will meet at noon Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Traditions Cafe (Bistro) in Martinsburg. Class members, friends and spouses are invited to attend.
ACRP seeks parade donations
The Alternative Community Resource Program is seeking donations to support its annual tradition of distributing 500 treat bags to children attending Johnstown's Hometown Christmas Parade and Light Up Night on Nov. 20.
The organization has participated in the tradition for 25 years. Monetary donations or contributions of 500 items would help provide treats for children.
To donate, contact Julianna at 814-535-2277, ext. 3004, or email jwright@acrpkids.org.
THON launches $1.5 million campaign
UNIVERSITY PARK -- Penn State THON launched its eighth annual Dream Forward campaign Oct. 25, with a goal of raising $1.5 million in 17 days to support the fight against childhood cancer.
The campaign runs through Nov. 11 and aims to raise awareness and unite the community around the goal of a world without childhood cancer.
Scheduled events include a movie night at the State Theatre on Nov. 1; McLanahan's FTK and 2000 Degrees FTK promotions on Nov. 2; a THON pickleball tournament on Nov. 8; a Get Air fundraising event on Nov. 9; and a social media challenge Nov. 9-10.
The campaign will conclude with a 100 Days 'Til THON celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 11 at the HUB-Robeson Center on Penn State's University Park campus.
The event will feature activities and fundraising opportunities. Organizers will announce the campaign's fundraising total at the conclusion of the celebration.
More information about the campaign and scheduled events is available through Penn State THON.
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.