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Health calendar July 18-19, 2026

The Central PA Ostomy Society support group suggests you call Leslie Wilson at 814-695-2407 and leave a message for support. Other resources include: United Ostomy Association of America at www.ostomy.org, Ostomy101com and MeetAnOstoMate.org. Four in-person meetings are in planning phase for 2026 by ASG #005 Central PA Hope Support Group, family members and friends who have been adversely affected by the addiction of our loved ones who are here to seek guidance and support. Meetings are held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Blair Drug and Alcohol Partnerships, 3001 Fairway ...

Pets of the Week July 18-19, 2026

Spiritual notes

Mass for married couples Bishop Mark Bartchak will celebrate the annual outdoor Mass for married couples at 7 p.m. July 19 at the Our Lady of the Alleghenies Shrine in Loretto. All husbands and wives, no matter how many years they have been married, are invited, along with their family. During the Mass, the couples will have the opportunity to renew their sacramental commitment to each other. Those attending are asked to bring their own lawn chair. If it rains, the Mass will be celebrated inside the Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel, next to the Shrine. Churches host Bible ...

Bedford County Players to stage ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’

The Bedford County Players invite audiences to dive into the big blue world for Disney’s “Finding Nemo Jr.,” performing July 17–26 at the Bedford County Playhouse, 1044 Centerville Road, Bedford. Based on the beloved Disney and Pixar film, this heartwarming musical follows Marlin, an ...

Best of the Fest: Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts announces juried award recipients

The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts has announced the recipients of $1,800 in awards for Images 2026, the Festival’s annual juried exhibition of fine art. Award winners were selected by this year’s juror, Amanda H. Hellman, director of the Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State. ...

Contest offering $10K to nonprofits

WoodmenLife, a champion of family, community and country since 1890, is offering donations totaling $10,000 to fund worthwhile community nonprofit organizations across the country. The Community Champions contest is seeking nominations for deserving U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in good standing. One grand prize winner will be selected to receive a $6,000 donation from WoodmenLife. Four finalists will each receive $1,000 donations. The public is urged to nominate community champions via the online submission portal, which can be found through WoodmenLife’s ...