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Altoona chess tournament starts July 9 The first round of the 2026 Altoona City Chess Tourament will begin on July 9, with the final round on Aug. 6. Registration fee is $15 with all money going toward prizes. These will be unrated games (five round Swiss system with one round per week). Games may be played during the regular meeting of the Altoona Chess Club at the Altoona Area Public Library from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., or at any other time before the next round. To register or for more information, call Don at 801-735-6600 or visit www.altoonachessclub.com. Championship ...

Celebrating America250

Courtesy photo At a recent meeting, officers of the William Penn Association, Branch 800, Altoona, voted to participate in the “America250” celebration by giving a donation to Fort Roberdeau. Branch president Dennis Greiner (left) presented the check to Glenn Nelson, director of the ...

Hollidaysburg library schedules programs for July

The Hollidaysburg Area Public Library has announced its activities for July. The library will be closed on July 3, 4 and 5 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. n Canasta and Mah Jongg games are held at 11 a.m. on Mondays. Beginners are welcome. n Needlework & Arts Group is held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Bring your own materials and projects for this crafting club intended for adults. n Twisted Stitchers meet from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Bring your own project, yarn and hooks; spend time with other crafters. n Paws to Read will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July ...

AAHS senior places 12th nationally in French contest

Camille Krug, a 12th-grade student at Altoona Area High School, has achieved national recognition in the 91st annual Le Grand Concours, according to Ricky Baron, National Director of the competition. Le Grand Concours is a highly competitive national event sponsored by the American ...

Roaring Spring library sets programs

Roaring Spring Community Library has announced its programs for July. The library will be closed July 3-5 for Independence Day. For more information, email info@roaringspring library.org or call 814-224-2994. 10 a.m. Saturday, July 11 –– Snuggles & Paws for Reading: Children read to therapy dogs. 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 8 –– Tech Help with Tom. 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 8 –– Good Reads with Gretchen: Special guest author Trisha Ridinginger McKee. 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 11 –– The Story Exchange: A creative community for writers. 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, July ...

Celebrating veterans

Courtesy photo Recently, the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home held a combined Flag Day/US Army’s Birthday/Women Veterans Day celebration for residents and family. Entertainment was provided by the Lindy Sisters from California who sing 40’s and 50’s music in the style of the Andrew and ...