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Horoscope — Monday, May 4

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You’ll enjoy tangible successes evidenced in the physical world. Aries (March 21-April 19) Hope is a steady, living thing in you. Not naive, not desperate. Just open. You’re hoping now for the ease that comes with good relationships. Where there’s mutual respect, things either work immediately or get worked out until they click. Taurus (April 20-May 20) The work won’t feel like effort to you, which is a trend that will continue. Your joy is, in and of itself, an act of gratitude. You might do this even were you not paid, but don’t let that keep you from asking for better ...

In the news on this date: May 4

Community

Local history 50 years ago: The Altoona Lions Club, Barry Mallery president, presented six new trash receptacles to the city, accepted by city streets superintendent Alfred D. Villani. They were painted white with the Lions Club logo. 25 years ago: Judge Jolene G. Kopriva was hearing requests from both the Blair County District Attorney’s Office and the State Police Bureau of Liquor Code Enforcement to close a downtown Altoona bar called the Panda Bar as a public nuisance. 10 years ago: Tyrone Regional Health System, in talks with the Penn State Health System about a merger for ...

Altoona library plans activities for May

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Altoona Area Public Library, 1600 Fifth Ave., has announced its May activities and programs. For more information, call 814-946-0417 or visit www.altoonalibrary.org. n Fiber Fun with the Kneedle Knerds United will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2. Take your favorite fiber crafts. No registration needed. n The Great Hatch –– Flock Talks will be held May 4, 13 and 18. This session will focus on possible feather issues. No registration is needed. n Paws 2 Read will be held at 5 p.m. May 4. Kids practice reading aloud to furry friends, boosting their confidence and ...

Roaring Spring Library sets programs for May

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Roaring Spring Community Library has announced its upcoming programs. The library will be closed May 22-25 for Memorial Day. 10 a.m. May 2 –– Snuggles & Paws for Reading: Kids read to therapy dogs. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 5 –– Pop Up Advocacy with Family Services. 11 a.m. May 9 –– Scholars Steep: Minty Tea Talk 5 p.m. May 11 –– Mending wtih Miss Pauline. 6 p.m. May 12 –– Create a container garden. Preregistration/pay required ($15 cash/check to Blair County Conservation District). 11 a.m. May 13 –– Good Reads with Gretchen Book Club: “The Wednesday ...

Juniata Elementary to present ‘Little Mermaid Jr.’

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Juniata Elementary Drama Club, under the direction of Kathy Otto and Heidi Soldner, will perform Disney’s “The Little Mermaid, Jr..” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, Thursday, May 7, and Friday, May 8 in the Juniata Elementary School gymnasium. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are ...

Horoscope — Sunday, May 3

Area Life

An electric circumstance you had a couple years ago will be repeated and you’ll let the good times roll like thunder. Aries (March 21-April 19): People get in trouble overusing their lips, or for not using their ears enough. You’ll avoid both scenarios. Taurus (April 20-May 20): Today, it’s as though the contradictions have a crush on you. They wink at you, neg you, attract you to make sense of them and dare you to involve yourself in their illogical complexity. Gemini (May 21-June 21): You know what mastery looks like and you respect the work that goes into it. Cancer ...