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Penn State Altoona offers summer youth academies

Penn State Altoona will offer a series of youth academies this summer for students in grades 3-12. Participants will be able to: n Design, build and race pinewood derby cars in Junior Engineering n Step into the role of a NASA engineer in Senior Engineering — rebuilding and racing a SMARS modular rover across a simulated Martian landscape n Learn to launch their own podcast in the Youth Audio Lab n Explore drawing, ceramics and graphic design in a hands-on studio experience in the Visual Art Studies Arts Academy n Explore the world of healthcare through hands-on learning in ...

Senior prom royalty

On May 7, Independent Living residents at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg held their Senior Prom. Pictured are the King and Queen Barry Barnhart and Margaret Tully surrounded by members of the Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School Key Club who participated in this annual event.

Across the area

Military Food Share set for Monday The Duncansville VFW 8724 will hold a Military Food Share on Monday, June 8, beginning at 11 a.m. This is for all active military, veterans and widows or widowers of veterans living in Blair County. A military ID, DD214 or VA card and photo ID are required. Enter from Dunnings Highway/Newry Lane and line up on Turek Drive. Food shares are held on the second Monday of each month. Nursing alumni to meet Monday The Altoona/Mercy Schools of Nursing Alumni Association will hold the regular general meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, June 8, at Perkins ...

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‘Join hands against hunger’

Courtesy photo Chris Fuska (left), director and pastor of the American Rescue Workers, Hollidaysburg, accepts a monetary donation from Dennis Greiner, president of the William Penn Association, Branch 800, Altoona. The gift was given as part of WPA’s “Join Hands Against Hunger” project. ...

Altoona library sets June activities

Altoona Area Public Library, 1600 Fifth Ave., Altoona, has announced its June programs and activities. For more information, call 814-946-0417 or visit www.altoonalibrary.org. n The library will bring the 2026 Air Weaver Big Balloon Show to Altoona at 6 p.m. June 12 at the Altoona Area High School auditorium, 1415 Sixth Ave. This free show combines balloons, magic and silliness to create a tone-of-a-kind experience that will delight children and adults alike. All ages are welcome. All you need is a Blair County Library Card to attend (at least one card per family). Call the library to ...