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Cresson library schedules Oct. programs

Cresson Public Library has announced its programs for October. n A HOWL-O-WEEN Pawsome Reading Program will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. Come in costume. Take pics with the therapy dogs. Leave with a piece of candy ... or your own book ... or both. Therapy dog handlers will read a story. Then therapy dogs will listen to children read stories to them. Even if a child cannot read yet, the child can look through a picture book and use his/her imagination to make up a story to tell the dog. n Pop-Up Craft Days will be held Tuesdays, Oct. 6 and 20. Children can stop by ...

Health calendar

The Central PA Ostomy Society support group suggests you call Leslie Wilson at 814-695-2407 and leave a message for support. Other resources include: United Ostomy Association of America at www.ostomy.org, Ostomy101com and MeetAnOstoMate.org. Four in-person meetings are in planning phase for 2026 by ASG #005 Central PA Hope Support Group, family members and friends who have been adversely affected by the addiction of our loved ones who are here to seek guidance and support. Meetings are held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Blair Drug and Alcohol Partnerships, 3001 Fairway ...

Across the area

Jake Webb reunion set for Oct. 10 The annual Jake Webb Reunion will be held Saturday, Oct. 10, at Progressive Martial Arts and Fitness Center in Duncansville. There will be a fundraiser to support Mending Hearts Animal Rescue. Call 814 312-7943 for more information on the reunion and how to donate to Mending Hearts. Webb, 97, stands as one of Pennsylvania’s most influential pioneers in weightlifting and physical culture. As founder of the Pennsylvania Health Gym and the Altoona Barbell Club, Webb shaped generations of athletes and built one of the strongest lifting communities ...

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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer set for Oct. 11

Committee invites public to donate, walk Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Central PA will take place on Sunday, Oct. 11, at Peoples Natural Gas Field, providing a supportive community for breast cancer survivors and metastatic breast cancer thrivers, caregivers, supporters and ...

Roaring Spring library sets activities for Oct.

Roaring Spring Community Library has announced its programs for October. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The library will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12, and will re-open at 9 a.m. Oct. 13. For more information, email info@roaringspringlibrary.org or call 814-224-2994. 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 –– Snuggles & Paws for Reading: Kids read to certified therapy dogs. 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 –– Homecoming Corsage & Boutonnieres with Connie. Preregistration is ...