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African American Read-In events planned

The annual African American Read-In at Penn State Altoona will take place Monday, Feb. 23, in the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts. This year’s theme is Black Female Celebrity. “Monday Marathon,” an open mic event held in the Titelman Study of the Misciagna Center, will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Readings and lectures will take place celebrating African American female celebrity. Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to drop in throughout the day to participate and/or listen. Participants are asked to sign up for a time slot and may bring something ...

Across the area

Across the area Courtesy photo The Blair County Antique Auto Club recently presented a donation to the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Shown are (from left): David Fleig (president, BCAAC), Bob Fink (resident, HVH), Tom Smith (member, BCAAC) and Emily McDowell (volunteer services coordinator, ...

Nominations invited for ‘20 Under 40’

The Mirror is accepting nominations for its 19th edition of 20 Under 40, which will recognize 20 deserving community members younger than 40 years old in the June edition of Blair Living. Criteria for nomination include business success, entrepreneurial spirit and community service of those ...

Supporting the military

Courtesy photo The U.S. Armed Forces Mothers Squad 41 held its annual Red, White & Boo Dance at the VFW in Duncansville. Organizers said it was a great success with great fun and entertainment. Proceeds benefit active duty military. Music was provided by Pletchvello. Shown are (from left): ...

Altoona library sets Feb. programs

Altoona Area Public Library, 1600 Fifth Ave., has announced its programs for February. For more information, call 814-946-0417 or visit www.altoonalibrary.org. n Join the Kneedle Knerds United for a Fiber Fun Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7. Bring your favorite fiber crafts. Experienced crafters may be available to help you get started. This is a free adult program. No registration is required. n Paint Space is back! Adults are invited to join us at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, in the library board room. Paint Space is a beginner-friendly, step-by-step painting ...

Library donation

Courtesy photo Tom and Marlene Russo are shown with selected volumes of “Fine Prints of the Year.” The couple recently donated an entire 16-volume set to the Altoona Area Public Library, in memory of their friend, Joe Servello. The library plans to make the volumes available for the ...