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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 ...

Yesteryear

Rick Lego of Hollidaysburg submitted this photo of the 1972 Edison Chiefs Little League Team. Shown are (from left): front — bat boys Ajay Deandrea and unknown; first row — unknown, Mike Glass, Scott Knob, Tracy Deandrea, Mark Bonaso, unknown, unknown and Terry Deandrea; second row ...

Spiritual Notes

Taize Tuesdays Zion Lutheran Church, 500 Allegheny St., Hollidaysburg, will host Taize Tuesdays at 7 p.m. March 3, March 10, March 17 and March 24. This special Lenten program will begin with light discussion, followed by a Taize style of evening prayer, using simple chants, silence and candles. Food pantry available The food pantry at Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren, 28th Street and Union Avenue, is available for those in need. Distribution will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, by appointment only. Call Deb at 814-207-8293. March dates include March 13 ...