Altoona library sets activities for September
Folded book art, brain games are among the offerings Altoona Area Public Library, 1600 Fifth Ave., has announced its events and activities for September. For more information, call 814-946-0417 or visit www.altoonalibrary.org. n In partnership with the Video Game Clubs of America, the library will host a gaming club from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. From tabletop board games, card games, Nintendo Switch and more, each week will be something different to enjoy with friends. To register, call 814-946-0417, ext. 125. n Sample Food through the Ages at 6 p.m. ...
Bishop Guilfoyle student chosen for summer enrichment academy
Ty Halerz of Altoona was one of 42 high school students selected to attend the Appalachian STEM Academy from July 11-24 at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The two-week residential program was designed to provide hands-on experience in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). ...
Cresson library plans programs
Cresson Public Library has announced its activities for September. n Order grilled stickies (Ye Olde College Diner in State College) through Sept. 2. Receive two boxes (four large stickies) for $9 when you order and pay by cash/check at the library. You may also order via the library website. The pickup date is Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the library. On Tuesdays, Sept. 8 and 22, children can stop by the library to make fun, DIY crafts. All materials and instructions are provided for these DIYs on the table in the children’s section. Licensed Clinical Social Worker Lynn A. Haller will ...
Roaring Spring Library sets September activities
The Roaring Spring Community Library has announced its September activities. The library will be closed Sept. 4, 5, 6 and 7 in observance of Labor Day. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Thursday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The library is closed on Fridays. For more information, call 814-224-2994 or email info@roaringspringlibrary.org. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1 — Pop Up Advocacy with Family & Victim Services of Blair County. 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Sept. 2 — Good Reads with Gretchen. 11 a.m. ...
Cub Scouts plan Fun Night Aug. 31
Cub Scout Pack 3331 will hold Fun Night on Aug. 31 at St. Mary Social Hall, 312 Clark St., Hollidaysburg. Are you looking for a program that will help your son learn to be a good citizen, have good character and to be a healthy, self confident young adult? Come meet the Pack, learn some Scout skills and join the Cub Scout adventure. Cub Scouts has been a positive influence on boys for more than a century. Cub Scout Pack 3331 is open to boys in kindergarten through fifth grade. Pack leaders and parents keep Scouts on a path of citizen training, character development and personal ...