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Horoscope: Tuesday, May 5

You don’t have to lose something to recognize the value of it. Aries (March 21-April 19): You shouldn’t have to perform or be exceptionally sharp at all times around people who are in your inner circle. The very nature of intimate relationships is that they give access to different versions of you — “on” and “off” alike. Taurus (April 20-May 20): Your happiness just shows up today, rides shotgun with you, and doesn’t ask you to do anything to earn its company. You don’t have to chase, or prove anything, or go anywhere you weren’t already planning to go. Gemini (May ...

In the news on this date: May 4

Local history 50 years ago: The Altoona Lions Club, Barry Mallery president, presented six new trash receptacles to the city, accepted by city streets superintendent Alfred D. Villani. They were painted white with the Lions Club logo. 25 years ago: Judge Jolene G. Kopriva was hearing requests from both the Blair County District Attorney’s Office and the State Police Bureau of Liquor Code Enforcement to close a downtown Altoona bar called the Panda Bar as a public nuisance. 10 years ago: Tyrone Regional Health System, in talks with the Penn State Health System about a merger for ...

Altoona library plans activities for May

Altoona Area Public Library, 1600 Fifth Ave., has announced its May activities and programs. For more information, call 814-946-0417 or visit www.altoonalibrary.org. n Fiber Fun with the Kneedle Knerds United will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2. Take your favorite fiber crafts. No registration needed. n The Great Hatch –– Flock Talks will be held May 4, 13 and 18. This session will focus on possible feather issues. No registration is needed. n Paws 2 Read will be held at 5 p.m. May 4. Kids practice reading aloud to furry friends, boosting their confidence and ...

Dance showcase raises nearly $2,000

The annual MainStreet Dance Company Showcase was held on Feb. 21 at the Bellwood-Antis High School auditorium. The event raised $1,998.77 to help with medical expenses for 27-year-old Mikayla Yanchik of Bellwood, who has faced complex, life-threatening medical conditions for half her life. ...

Juniata Elementary to present ‘Little Mermaid Jr.’

Juniata Elementary Drama Club, under the direction of Kathy Otto and Heidi Soldner, will perform Disney’s “The Little Mermaid, Jr..” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, Thursday, May 7, and Friday, May 8 in the Juniata Elementary School gymnasium. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are ...

Roaring Spring Library sets programs for May

Roaring Spring Community Library has announced its upcoming programs. The library will be closed May 22-25 for Memorial Day. 10 a.m. May 2 –– Snuggles & Paws for Reading: Kids read to therapy dogs. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 5 –– Pop Up Advocacy with Family Services. 11 a.m. May 9 –– Scholars Steep: Minty Tea Talk 5 p.m. May 11 –– Mending wtih Miss Pauline. 6 p.m. May 12 –– Create a container garden. Preregistration/pay required ($15 cash/check to Blair County Conservation District). 11 a.m. May 13 –– Good Reads with Gretchen Book Club: “The Wednesday ...