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Horoscope — Sunday, March 1

Fantastic gifts come by way of a blind box, random surprise or stroke of dumb luck. Aries (March 21-April 19): No path is inherently better or worse, only different. You needn’t agonize over finding the absolute best route, nor should you feel pressured to make a good choice. You’re the one who makes the choice good. Taurus (April 20-May 20): They want you to buy what you don’t need, and some of it is downright bad for you. Consumerism pulls your focus into systems optimized for someone else’s goals. Power flows toward whoever sets the frame –– let that be you. Gemini ...

Across the area

School retirees to meet March 3 The monthly meeting of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, at Marzoni’s in Duncansville. Donations will be collected for The Brian Morden Foundation. New members are welcome. Trout Unlimited to meet March 5 The John Kennedy Chapter of Trout Unlimited will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at the Allegheny Township Volunteer Fire Department Hall, 651 Sugar Run Road, Altoona. The featured speaker will be Frank Nale of Tipton. Nale has been fishing with spinners for more than 47 ...

Hollidaysburg Area Public Library plans March activities, programs

Book clubs, crafts among the offerings The Hollidaysburg Area Public Library has announced its activities for March. n Canasta and Mah Jongg games are held at 11 a.m. Mondays. Beginners are welcome. 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. Come and explore the fun. n Storytime and Craft will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. n Needlework & Arts Group is held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Bring your own materials and ...

Cresson library schedules events for March

Cresson Public Library has announced its upcoming activities. Pop-Up Craft Days: On Tuesdays, March 10 and 24, children can stop by the library to make fun, Spring DIY crafts. All materials and instructions are provided for these DIYs on the table in the children’s section. The Safe Sitter Essentials program will hold a certification class from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7. Pack a lunch. Safe Sitters teaches home alone safety skills and babysitting training. To register, contact Leah Johncola at the Cambria County Library at johncolal @cclsys.org or 814-536-5131, ext. ...

Submissions invited for Law Day poster, essay contests

Deadline for entries is April 17 The Blair County Bar Association and America250 PA Blair County Commission have announced their partnership for the 2026 Law Day Essay/Poster Contest. Submissions must be received by the end of business on April 17. The winning entries from each grade level ...

Roaring Spring library sets programs

Roaring Spring Community Library has announced its programs for March. 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@roaring springlibrary.org or call 814-224-2994. 5 p.m. Wednesdays, March 4 and 11 — Mending with Miss Pauline. 5 p.m. Wednesdays, March 4 and 11 — Evening Stories with Miss Pauline & Friends. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7 — Snuggles & Paws (kids read to therapy dogs). 5 p.m. Monday, March 9 ...