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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 ...

Supporting our troops

Courtesy photo The Altoona Moose Lodge #74 presented a check for $1,000 to the Armed Forces Mothers to help send Christmas boxes to U.S. troops. Lodge President Mike Smith is shown with Patti Davis (center) and Helen Hoover from the Armed Forces Mothers.