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Military Food Share set for Monday

Across the area Military Food Share set for Monday The monthly Military Food Share at the Duncansville VFW 8724 will be held on Monday, Nov. 10, beginning at 11 a.m. This is for all active military, veterans and widows or widowers of veterans living in Blair County. A military ID, DD214 or VA card and photo ID are required. Please enter from Dunnings Highway/Newry Lane and line up on Turek Drive. VFW to host chili cook-off Nov. 14 The Duncansville VFW 8724 will host a chili cook-off on Friday, Nov. 14. The event is open to the public. Set up/tasting will begin at 6 p.m. ...

Healing Patch observes Grief Awareness Month

Sheetz Fellows team up with local pizza shops for Flip the Script campaign This November, in recognition of Children’s Grief Awareness Month, the Healing Patch Children’s Grief Program is joining with members of the National Alliance for Children’s Grief to launch the annual Flip the ...

Cambria Heights students visit Gettysburg

Grant gives opportunity to step into history Juniors and seniors from Cambria Heights High School in Patton recently embarked on a memorable journey through one of America’s most iconic historical landmarks — Gettysburg National Military Park. Thanks to a grant from the American ...

AAJHS to present ‘James and the Giant Peach’

The Altoona Area Junior High School Drama Club will present “James and the Giant Peach” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, and Friday, Nov. 21, with a matinee show at 1 p.m.. Saturday, Nov. 22. A senior citizen preview will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19. All performances will take ...

Mirror seeks homecoming photographs

Homecoming committees can email photos of homecoming kings and queens to community@altoonamirror.com. Please include their names and school. For more information, contact Brenda Carberry, community news coordinator, at 814-946-7459.

Roaring Spring Library sets fall programs

The Roaring Spring Community Library has announced its upcoming programs. The library will be closed Nov. 27-30 for Thanksgiving. For more information, email info@roaringspring library.org or call 814-224-2994. 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 –– Mending with Miss Pauline. Preregistration is preferred. 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17 –– Book Folding w/ Miss Pauline. Preregistration is required. Noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 25 –– PopUp Advocacy with Family Services of Blair County. 5 p.m. Wednesdays –– PopUp Evening Pantry. Everyone is welcome. 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays ...