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 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 ...
Celebration Villa of Altoona, 170 Red Fox Drive, Duncansville, is offering several events this month that are open to the community. An Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 11. It is presented by the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Pennsylvania and meets on the second Thursday of each month. A backyard barbecue open house will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20. Entertainment will be provided by Phil McCauley. An Alzheimer’s Association fundraiser basket bingo will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24. Participants can ...
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 ...
This postcard shows the laying of the cornerstone for the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona. The photo was posted on Facebook by Terence Campbell. Ground for the present cathedral was broken on Sept. 17, 1924, and the cornerstone was laid on May 30, 1926. That date was the 25th ...
