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Altoona library sets Aug. programs

Altoona Area Public Library, 1600 Fifth Ave., has announced its upcoming programs and activities. For more information, call 814-946-0417 or visit www.altoonalibrary.org. n Fiber Fun will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 1. Come join the Kneedle Knerds United for some fiber fun. Bring your favorite fiber crafts. Experienced crafters may be available to help you get started. No registration needed. n Silvers-Screen Saturdays –– Free family friendly matinees shown at 1 p.m. every Saturday during Summer Quest. No registration necessary. Aug. 1 –– “Night at the ...

Yesteryear-1960s downtown Altoona Mid State Bank

Leonard Alwine of Altoona submitted this photo taken in the late 1960s in downtown Altoona of the Mid State Bank Central Office across from the Altoona Post Office. Today, the open market fruit stand under the Pepsi sign is a parking lot and the main bank building is now converted into high ...

Hollidaysburg library schedules Aug. activities

The Hollidaysburg Area Public Library has announced its activities for August. n Canasta and Mah Jongg games are held at 11 a.m. Mondays. Beginners are welcome. Note: there will be no games held on Aug. 31. n 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. n Storytime and Craft will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Note: there will be no Storytime on Aug. 18 and 19. n Needlework & Arts Group is held at 12:30 p.m. ...

Roaring Spring library to offer programs

Roaring Spring Community Library has announced its programs for August. 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, email info@roaringspring library.org or call 814-224-2994. 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 –– Snuggles & Paws for Reading. Children read to therapy dogs. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4 –– Pop Up Advocacy with Family Services of Blair County 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 –– Building Money Skills for ...

Cesare Battisti scholarships

Courtesy photo On May 17, the Cesare Battisti Club in Altoona presented 21 graduating seniors from area high schools a $1,000 scholarship. This year’s recipients include (from left): first row — Gia Adams, Bishop Guilfoyle Academy; Alena Nagle, Bishop Carroll High School, Ebensburg; ...

Hab’s Cafe reunion donates to The Arc

Hab’s Cafe Reunion members presented a check to The Arc of Blair County. Hab’s Cafe was a neighborhood establishment on 16th Street and 19th Avenue in Altoona. It was an active community staple for more than 60 years before closing its doors. Neighborhood patrons gather every few ...