Courtesy photo The Altoona Chorus of Sweet Adelines, under the direction of Mary Kay Parrish, will present its annual show, “Dare To Dream,” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1401 12th Ave., Altoona. The show will feature the award-winning chorus singing a ...
Courtesy photo Bugling merit badge is the rarest of Scouting’s merit badges. Only 375 bugling merit badges (7.5 per state) were awarded in 2024. Recenty, 12 Scouts from central Pennsylvania participated in the first of two Bugling Merit Badge classes at St. Mary Catholic Church in Hollidaysburg. Shown are (from left): John Elder (Merit Badge counselor), Seth Caldwell, Andrew Lloyd, Bryleigh Holcomb, Alex Runk, Reiley Helsel, Will Stuckey, Simon Stephens, Calum Noonan, Jacob Pochak, Owen Jancula, Dean Pochak, Michael Elder (bugling instructor) and Avery Smith.
Students from the masonry program at the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center secured the first place title at the 2025 Western Pennsylvania Regional Junior Spec Mix Bricklayer 500 competition. The event, which showcases excellence in the masonry and construction trades, took place ...
More than 100 vocalists will perform in the “Voices of Altoona” Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, in the Altoona Area High School auditorium. The High School and Junior High School will be represented by the Altoona Area High School Vocal Ensemble and the Altoona Area Junior High ...
The Tyrone Events and Promotions Committee is looking for the next “Hometown Hero 2025.” Since 2006, the committee has selected individuals from the community th have unselfishly donated their time and energies to programs and projects that benefit the residents outside of their employmen. The “Hometown Hero” is a person who seems to be always there, always involved in something and working to make the community a better place to live and work. Criteria is as follows: Must reside in the Tyrone area and demonstrate an attitude of servant leadership outside their regular ...
The Hollidaysburg Area Public Library has announced its activities for November. The library will be closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day, closing early at 2 p.m. on Nov. 26, and closed Nov. 27, 28, 29 and 30 for the Thanksgiving holiday. 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. n Storytime and Craft will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. A ...
