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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 ...

Miniature golf event to benefit library

Tickets are on sale for the second annual Altoona Area Public Library Bookworms Mini Golf Event, sponsored by Kooman and Associates. The event will be held on March 6 and 7 at the Altoona Area Public Library. For two days only, all three floors of the library will be transformed into an interactive mini golf course that’s fun for all ages. Choose from two events: the Adult-Only Mini Golf Event from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 6. Tickets are $25 each. Enjoy a night of friendly competition, hors d’oeuvres and refreshing mocktails. The Family Mini Golf event will take place ...

Correction-Cresson library bingo benefit

Bingo benefitting Cresson Public Library and Central Cambria Baseball will be held on Friday, Feb. 20, at the Young Peoples Community Center, 300 Prave St., Ebensburg. An incorrect date was given to the Mirror for an article in last weekend’s Community section. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and games start at 6:30 p.m. Pizza, chips and water will be provided. BYOB. Preregister for $25 by calling 814-472-4277 or $30 at the door.

Students part of villain-themed floral competition

Members of the Tyrone Area FFA Chapter participated in the Western Floriculture Competition on Jan. 22. Competing on behalf of the school were Wyatt Walls, Cassidy Fleck, Gracie Graham, Aubrey Biter, Paige Hoy, Carlie Nowlin, Frances Weaver and Madisen Jones. The event attracted 42 teams ...

‘Coffee, Cardiology’ set for Feb. 18

ROARING SPRING — Tammy Schreiber, a certified registered nurse practitioner, will provide a presentation on heart failure titled “Coffee & Cardiology” at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, in the Conemaugh Nason board room. Coffee, pastries and heart-health tips will be offered. RSVP by Feb. 16 to Lesly at 814-224-6230.