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Roaring Spring Library sets September activities

The Roaring Spring Community Library has announced its September activities. The library will be closed Sept. 4, 5, 6 and 7 in observance of Labor Day. 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 is closed on Fridays. For more information, call 814-224-2994 or email info@roaringspringlibrary.org. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1 — Pop Up Advocacy with Family & Victim Services of Blair County. 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Sept. 2 — Good Reads with Gretchen. 11 a.m. ...

New officers

Courtesy photo Juniata VFW Post 8685 Auxiliary held its installation of 2026-27 officers. They are (from left): seated — Cindi Burket, treasurer; Carol Brode, president; and Ro Rabenstein, secretary; standing — Melissa Thompson, junior vice president; Stephanie Wilkes, trustee; Brenda ...

Yesteryear-1937 Roaring Spring Baseball Team

This is the 1937 Roaring Spring Baseball Team which participated in the Blair County Baseball League. The squad had the league’s best regular season record, but unfortunately didn’t win either half of the season’s schedule. First half champion Martinsburg defeated second half champion ...

Decades Club to benefit Healing Patch

Event on Sept. 26 to aid Children’s Grief Program The Home Nursing Agency Foundation will present the Decades Club at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Blair County Convention Center, Altoona. Attendees are invited to dance through the decades and dine through the cultures as funds are ...

Altoona library sets activities for September

Folded book art, brain games are among the offerings Altoona Area Public Library, 1600 Fifth Ave., has announced its events and activities for September. For more information, call 814-946-0417 or visit www.altoonalibrary.org. n In partnership with the Video Game Clubs of America, the library will host a gaming club from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. From tabletop board games, card games, Nintendo Switch and more, each week will be something different to enjoy with friends. To register, call 814-946-0417, ext. 125. n Sample Food through the Ages at 6 p.m. ...

Cresson library plans programs

Cresson Public Library has announced its activities for September. n Order grilled stickies (Ye Olde College Diner in State College) through Sept. 2. Receive two boxes (four large stickies) for $9 when you order and pay by cash/check at the library. You may also order via the library website. The pickup date is Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the library. On Tuesdays, Sept. 8 and 22, children can stop by the library to make fun, DIY crafts. All materials and instructions are provided for these DIYs on the table in the children’s section. Licensed Clinical Social Worker Lynn A. Haller will ...