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Health calendar Aug. 29-30, 2026

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 ...

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Across the area

Kiwanis to recognize local developer The Kiwanis Club of Altoona will present Jeff Long with the Distinguished Citizen Award at its Installation and Awards Banquet on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Blair County Convention Center. This award, established in 1999, is given to a person who was born, raised, moved to or lives in the Altoona area and has made major contributions to the betterment of society and who has significantly advanced the Altoona area through endeavors in the commonwealth, nation or worldwide. Long has put his skills and resources to work by constructing projects ...

Hollidaysburg library schedules programs, activities

The Hollidaysburg Area Public Library has announced its activities for September. The library will be closed Sept. 5, 6 and 7 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Canasta and Mah Jongg games are held at 11 a.m. Mondays. Beginners are welcome. Maker Mondays are held all day Mondays in the Children’s Room. A station will be set up with a different craft, challenge or activity each week. Storytime and Craft will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Dance, Sing and Play! Will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Sept. 10, 17 and ...

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 ...