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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 ...

Altoona Sunrise Rotary awards $4,500 grant to United Fire Department

Altoona Sunrise Rotary supports Community Service Projects each year. This year’s Community Grant is awarded to advanced fire emergency to handle modern technology fire suppression. Two Electric Vehicle Fire Suppression Blankets will be purchased and maintained by United Fire ...

Health calendar

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 ...