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CAST to offer free improv class on Friday

Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre will host a free Improv Class at 7 p.m. Friday, July 24, at the CAST Theatre, 112 E. Locust St., Clearfield. Led by Dawn Deppe, the class is open to all ages and experience levels. Participants will enjoy a variety of fun improv games and activities designed to build confidence, encourage creativity, improve communication and inspire plenty of laughter. This is a class, not a performance. There is no audience, no pressure and no acting experience is required. Whether you’ve been on stage for years or have never tried theatre before, everyone is ...

Sky watch set at Fort Roberdeau’s Mountain Lion Observatory

A new public sky watch adventure, “Hidden Treasures of Mythology and Lore,” will be presented at Fort Roberdeau and the Mountain Lion Observatory on Friday, July 24. Parking begins at 8 p.m. with time to set up picnic blankets, chairs and telescopes. Those attending are urged to bring a jacket, bug spray and flashlight with a red filter. The program will conclude by 10 p.m., but visitors may stay longer if viewing conditions are ideal and an Observatory volunteer is available to host. This program is free; parking is $5. In case of inclement viewing conditions, or rain, the ...

Across the area

Altoona Class of 1957 to hold reunion The Altoona High School Class of 1957 will celebrate its 69th anniversary reunion with a luncheon at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Marzoni’s Restaurant, 164 Patchway Drive, Duncansville. Each individual will order off the menu (before 1:30 p.m.) and pay their own bill. The restaurant will provide a private room. Dress is casual, and there is no RSVP. An email was sent to all classmates for those whose email address was on file. If you did not receive an email or have any questions, contact Mike Farrow at 814-201-2529 or email ...

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Yesteryear — Civil War veterans

Veterans of the Civil War pictured above were among the last survivors to attend the annual Grand Army day outings at Lakemont Park. The photograph was taken by Alto Studios at Lakemont Park in September 1932, a year after the Grand Army of the Republic, whose posts were by then ready to ...

Rotary Club of Altoona awards $21,000 in scholarships

The Rotary Club of Altoona awarded $21,000 in scholarships to 21 Blair County graduating seniors as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting education and developing future community leaders. The scholarships were presented to students from Altoona Area School District and Bishop ...