Every Sunday night in June, Heritage Plaza in downtown Altoona comes alive as large crowds gather for a worship service uniting as many as 36 Blair County churches and organizations for a community-based celebration of Christian faith. With a focus on unity, Saturate Altoona is designed to ...
Free concert offered The Music Camp wrap-up concert will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 26, at First Church of Christ, Juniata Gap Road. Everyone is invited to hear what this group of musicians accomplished during the camp. Ox roast drive-thru set Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren, 1028 Penn St., Hollidaysburg, will host an ox roast drive-thru from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 9. The $12 meal includes an ox roast sandwich, homemade gob, chips and a drink. Proceeds will support the goal of improved accessibility to the church. Call 814-695-0072 for more information. Subs, ...
The first grade class in Duncansville’s Foot of Ten Allegheny #2 Elementary School in 1962-63 were (from left): front row — Mike McConnell, Cindy Detrick, Bobby Walker, Kathy McCladden, Melvin Boose, Darla Miller, Scott Emiegh and Vaughn Brubaker; middle row — Mrs. Wogan, Mark ...
The Fourth of July is a day to celebrate the birthday of the United States of America. This year, on the nation’s 250th, many celebrations will involve spending time outdoors with family and friends, grilling delicious foods. Burgers, hot dogs and chicken drumsticks will never fall out of favor for Fourth of July fare, but savvy grillmasters know to pepper the offerings with foods that will tempt palates in unique ways. This recipe for “Grilled Eggplant with Feta and Greek Couscous” from “Cooking Light Fresh Food Superfast” by the Cooking Light Editors appeals to ...
A zingy mojo marinade should be in your grilling repertoire -- one that does double duty as both a marinade and a vibrant finishing sauce. “Mojo” is the Spanish word for “sauce,” and it traces its roots to the Canary Islands before traveling to Cuba, Puerto Rico and throughout the Caribbean, where each region developed its own distinctive iteration of the classic condiment. Mojo is built on a combination of garlic and citrus, creating a bright, punchy sauce and marinade that infuses and flavors grilled meats, seafood and vegetables. This version comes together with a quick ...
