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Veterans Day breakfast set for Nov. 5

Across the area Veterans Day breakfast set for Nov. 5 The Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School faculty, staff and students invited area veterans to a Veterans Day breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School. The menu includes scrambled eggs, bacon, potato rounds, biscuit, fruit cup, coffee, tea and water. RSVP by calling 814-695-4426 by Friday, Oct. 24. Marines to celebrate 250th birthday The Marines will celebrate their 250th birthday with an all-veteran recognition dinner. The Bavarian Aid Society, 112 S. 13th St., Altoona, will host ...

Altoona used book sale

Courtesy photo The Friends of the Altoona Area Public Library will hold its fall used book sale from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, on the ground floor of the library. A $5-a-bag sale will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27. There ...

Altoona Curve Charities accepting grant applications

Altoona Curve Charities, a 501(c)(3) organization devoted to supporting local youth programs and organizations, is accepting applications for the 2025 Grant Program. Applications are available now to area nonprofits that promote healthy living for the betterment of youth and community. The 2025 Grant Program will accept applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with a federal tax-exempt letter that specifically supports local youth programs and organizations that promote exercise, health, activity and education. Grants may be awarded in the form of financial assistance ...

Bellwood Pink-Out volleyball game

Courtesy photo The Bellwood-Antis High School Lady Blue Devils Girls Volleyball Team held its annual Pink-Out Game on Oct. 2. The team raised $3,050 for this year’s beneficiary, Cathy Damiano, who is currently battling breast cancer.

Keller Open raises $13,000 for ARW

Keller Engineers Inc. recently presented a check containing the proceeds from the 21st annual Keller Open/Paul Kirby Jr. Memorial Golf Outing to Chris Fuska, director of the American Rescue Workers. The event was held Aug. 4 at Scotch Valley Country Club, Hollidaysburg. Thanks to the ...

SAMA appoints four new members to its board of trustees

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art has appointed four individuals to its board of trustees: Gary Discavage, Barbara Hollander, Michael Strueber, and Chantel Ventura. These new trustees bring a wealth of experience, expertise and passion for the arts to SAMA. Each will play a vital role ...