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Neighborhood partnership

Courtesy photo On June 23, officials from M&T Bank and the Altoona Blair County Development Corporation held a check presentation ceremony at Heritage Plaza to acknowledge a contribution from the bank to the city in exchange for state tax credits as part of the Neighborhood Partnership ...

Health calendar-Aug. 8-9, 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 ...

Bedford Players to stage ‘Broadway: A Tour Through the Eras’

The Bedford County Players invite audiences to celebrate nearly a century of Broadway magic with “Broadway: A Tour Through the Eras,” a one-of-a-kind cabaret performance at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Bedford County Playhouse. Rather than telling Broadway’s story in chronological ...

Spiritual notes

Clothing giveway is Saturday Grace’s Closet at Grace Lutheran Church, 1114 N. Cambria St., Bellwood, will host a clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 8. Spring and summer clothing is available. Masks are optional. For more information, call the church at 814-742-7501 or 814-742-7416. Ox Roast drive-thru Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren, 1028 Penn St., Hollidaysburg, is hosting an ox roast drive-thru from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. A $12 meal includes an ox roast sandwich, homemade gob, chips and a drink. Proceeds will support the goal of improved ...

Showcasing the downtown: Art walk highlights murals, music, shopping, dining

The Downtown Altoona Art Walk will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, offering a free, self-guided opportunity to explore local art, music, shopping and dining throughout downtown. The free event begins at the Railroaders Memorial Museum, where the Altoona Symphony Orchestra ...

Exhibition baseball game pairs up players

The Miracle League of Blair County will host an exhibition baseball game Saturday, Aug. 8, featuring players from the newly forming Miracle League at Roxbury Park in Cambria County. “We are excited to provide a real baseball experience for the new players from Roxbury,” said Joe Reed, president of the Miracle League of Blair County. “We couldn’t be happier that Cambria County has initiated plans for a field in Roxbury Park. Miracle League is not only rewarding for the kids, but for the families as well.” The game will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Miracle League of Blair ...