Hollidaysburg United Methodist Church held a community food‑packing event on Sunday, April 26, bringing together participants of all ages to package 10,000 meals through a Rise Against Hunger event. Rise Against Hunger is an international hunger‑relief nonprofit organization whose ...
Ox roast served The Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren, 1028 Penn St., Hollidaysburg, will hold an ox roast drive-thru from 4 to 6 p.m. (or sold out) Thursday, May 14. The $12 meal includes an ox roast sandwich, homemade gob, chips and a drink. Proceeds support the goal of improved accessibility to the church. Call 814-695-0072 for more information. Clothing giveaway planned Grace’s Closet at Grace Lutheran Church, 1114 N. Cambria St., Bellwood, will host a clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 9. Spring and summer clothing is available. Masks are optional. For ...
Local history 50 years ago: May 8, 1976 Universal Studios, filming a movie about ice hockey in Johnstown starring Paul Newman, invited the public to the War Memorial to watch the filming and win drawings, including a free trip to Hollywood and VIP tour of Universal Studios, in order to fill the stadium with people for the film. 25 years ago: May 8, 2001 Altoona City Council, former interim solicitor Mike Eggert consulting, was considering enacting a noise ordinance after receiving complaints like kids on bikes blasting stereos, dogs barking and refrigerated trucks running at ...
Two plein air painting events are being held in the region, one in Altoona and the second Bedford. ArtsAltoona invites artists and art lovers alike to celebrate the beauty of the region through a two-day plein air painting event, culminating in a public wet sale of freshly created ...
Dunn accepted to Naval Academy Katherine “Kate” Dunn of Martinsburg has been accepted to the United States Naval Academy. “Kate’s dedication to serving our nation, her strong academic record and her commitment to excellence have distinguished her as a leader among her peers,” ...
The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Bedford invites artists of all ages to take part in “Our American Story,” a poster contest being held in celebration of 250 years of America. Submissions will be accepted through Wednesday, July 1. Winners will be announced July 11 and will be on display in the SAMA Gift Shop through the end of August. For an entry form, contact SAMA Bedford at 814-589-3020 or email bedford@sama-art.org. This year’s theme encourages participants to share their own perspective on the city we call home — its character, its people, and its ...
