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Free fly tying program to begin Jan. 3 The John Kennedy Chapter of Trout Unlimited is offering a free, eight-week beginners fly tying program, starting on Saturday, Jan. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon, and continuing every Saturday through Feb. 21. The classes will be held at the Allegheny Volunteer Fire Department located at 651 Sugar Run Rd, Altoona. The chapter will provide the tools and all materials. The class size is limited to the first 25 to register. For more information or to register, contact Lexi Trenger at 814-312-8559 or Scott Kavanagh at 814-515-4788 or email the ...

Hollidaysburg library sets Jan. programs

The Hollidaysburg Area Public Library has announced its activities for January. The library will be closed New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, and Jan. 17, 18 and 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 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 & ...

Packing boxes for troops

Courtesy photos The U.S. Armed Forces Mothers and helpers packed nearly 60 Christmas boxes for active military. Homemade cookies, fudge, donated snacks and gifts were among some of the goodies. Shown are (from left): kneeling — Tracey McDermitt, Jamie Krupka and Kathie Baker; sitting — ...

Altoona Curve Booster Club elects officers

The Altoona Curve Booster Club held its last meeting for 2025 in late September at the Quality Inn. Altoona Curve General Manager Nate Bowen provided a wrap-up of the season, in addition to highlighting upcoming events for the 2026 season. Election of officers and directors took place ...

Cresson library announces activities for January

Cresson Public Library has announced its activities for January. Pop-Up Craft Days: On Tuesdays, Jan. 6 and 20, children can stop by the library to make winter-themed DIY crafts. All materials and instructions are provided for these DIYs on the table in the children’s section. Story Time and Activity Hour: Story Time will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10. The second Story Time of the month will be Meet the Therapy Dogs, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24. Politics at Christmas Dinner? How Did It Go?: This event is an interesting look at linguistics –– words and ...

Bank donates $2,500 to college’s EITC fund

JOHNSTOWN –– The Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Foundation has received a $2,500 donation from 1st Summit Bank, with the contribution being directed toward the college’s Educational Income Tax Credit (EITC) fund. The donation will empower the bank and other institutions to ...