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Health calendar — March 15, 2026

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 ...

Pets of the Week — March 15, 2026

Across the area: Craft show to benefit teachers, families

The Alpha Beta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (DKG) will host a craft show/bake sale/kitchen sale/gift card bonanza from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the East St. Clair Township Building. There will be 21 vendor tables to visit each having distinctive ...

Flashlight Egg Hunt to benefit Healing Patch

Event to aid Home Nursing Children’s Grief Program The Home Nursing Agency Foundation is hosting the fourth annual Flashlight Egg Hunt on Friday, March 27, to benefit the Healing Patch Children’s Grief Program. Hosted at the Altoona Curve stadium, the Flashlight Egg Hunt welcomes ...

Great American Auction seeks donations

Online event to be held March 27 The Community Arts Center of Cambria County’s annual 36th Great American Auction will again be an online auction. CACCC is still calling and requesting new and gently used quality items. While still hosted by the Community Arts Center of Cambria County on Friday, March 27, it will be featured solely through an online platform with Mishler Auction Services. The Great American Auction is a vital part of CACCC’s infrastructure as an annual fundraiser, generating much-needed funds to support the overall educational, community engagement, and ...

Readiness Institute Program for rising high school seniors

IU8 partners with Penn State Outreach to offer paid participation Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 announced its partnership with Penn State Outreach to bring the Readiness Institute Summer Discovery program to rising high school seniors in Bedford, Blair, Cambria and Somerset counties. This five-week, paid learning experience is designed to prepare students for college, career and life alongside a cohort of peers. It will take place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday from June 29 to July 30. The program has been made available locally in part due to generous funding ...