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Community Calendar Announcements... Used Book Sale What: Used Book Sale will be held to benefit LAPS (Lycoming Animal Protection Society) When: Saturday, March 13 from 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: First Ward Fire Co., 573 Hastings Street, South Williamsport. (Across from Dairy Queen). Free Tax Preparation What: Free tax preparation for low and middle income seniors (60 and over) by IRS certified tax preparers. Call 323-8026 for an appointment. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon by appointment only. Where: Faxon Senior Center, 1301 Clayton Ave. Anniversary Spaghetti Dinner What: A Spaghetti and Meatball Supper will be held to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Loyalsock Valley Elementary School featuring Spaghetti and meatballs, roll, salad, beverage and dessert. Proceeds benefit Loyalsock Valley PTO. Tickets are $7. Tickets are on sale through February 19 by calling 570-435-0446 or by stopping between 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets will not be available the day of the dinner. When: Saturday March 20 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. take outs available. Where: Loyalsock Valley Elementary School, 3790 Route 87 Highway, Montoursville. Quit Smoking What: Free Quit Tobacco class for smokers and smokeless tobacco users plus $100 worth of free quit aides available When: Mondays starting March 22 and continuing through April 26 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Jersey Shore Hospital Board Room(near Cafeteria) 1020 Thompson St., Jersey Shore. Events... Horse Owners Workshop What: Clark’s Ag Center will present their annual Purina Mills Horse Owners Workshop. When: Thur., March 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Clark’s Ag Center, Route 54, Turbotville.. Fish Fry What: A Friday Night Fish Fry will be held. Adult and Child meals available Eat-In or Drive-Thru Take-Out available When: Fri., March 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. Where: Old Lycoming Fire Company, 1600 Dewey Ave. Williamsport. Spring Craft Show What: 40+ Vendors will be featured in a spring craft show with hand-made crafts, woodworkings, jewelry, honey, gourmet foods, toys, baby clothes. Vendor-donated items for door prizes throughout the day. When: Saturday, March 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Old Lycoming Fire Company, 1600 Dewey Ave., Williamsport. Meatloaf Dinner What: St. John’s Newberry United Methodist Church will host a dinner featuring Meatloaf, € Baked Potato, Corn, Green Beans,,Applesauce Roll & Butter, Drink and Dessert. Adults $8. Children 6-10 $4. Children Under 6 FREE. Take-outs available.When: Sat, March 13 from€ 4:30 to 7 p.m. Where: At the church, 2101 Newberry Street, Williamsport Spaghetti Dinner What: Roads To Freedom Center for Independent Living of North Central PA will hold a fund raiser spaghetti dinner featuring spaghetti & sauce, with/without meat, dinner roll, salad, beverage, and dessert. Tickets are $6 advance purchase for adults, $7 at door and $3 advance purchase for children 12 & under, $4 at door. Call 327-9070 for tickets and information about the event. There will also be a 50/50 drawing When: Friday, March 19 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. (take outs available) Where: Pine Street United Methodist Church 441 Pine Street, Williamsport American Red Cross Blood Drives When: Sunday, March 14 from 9 am to 12:45 p.m.Where: Immaculate Conception Church, 5931 Jacks Hollow Road, South Williamsport. When: Tuesday, March 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: St. John Neumann Regional Academy, 901 Penn Street, Williamsport. When: Friday, March 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Divine Providence Hospital, 1100 Grampian Blvd, Williamsport. When: Monday, March 22 from noon to 6 p.m. Where: Montoursville Presbyterian Church, 900 Elm Street, Montoursville. When: Tuesday, March 23 from noon to 6 p.m. Where: Northway Presbyterian Church, 1520 Northway Road, Williamsport. When: Wednesday, March 24 from noon to 6 p.m. Where: Fleming Parish Center, 720 West Fourth Street, Williamsport. Annual Benefit Auction What: Watsontown Christian Academy will be having its Annual Benefit Auction to include a live auction, silent auction, homemade pies, soup and full menu. All Money raised will benefit the Watsontown Christian Academy. When: Saturday March 20 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Watsontown Christian Academy, 1225 Eighth Street Dr., Watsontown . Business Showcase What: The Newberry Community Partnership will be hosting its 1st Annual Newberry Business Showcase. Free to the public.When: Sat., March 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: West End Christian Community Center, 901 Diamond Street, Williamsport, PA. Awards Banquet What: Lycoming County Conservation District will hold its Annual Awards Banquet. Tickets are $12.00. To order tickets, call (570) 433-3003. Friday, March 12th is the deadline to RSVP and purchase tickets. Following the awards ceremony, Daria Fish, Public Affairs – Appalachia and Rich Adams, Senior Regulatory Advisor will give a presentation on Marcellus Shale development When: Tuesday, March 23 at 6:30 p.m. Where: Pennsdale Trinity United Methodist Church Hall.
Easter Flowers What: The West End Christian Community Center is selling Easter flowers and homemade peanut butter eggs and coconut crème eggs When: Fri., March 26 from 4 to 7 p.m., Sat., March 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sat., April 3rd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: WECCC, 901 Diamond St., Williamsport. Spring Craft Show What: Williamsport Area High School Football Booster Club will host Spring Craft ShowWhen: Sat., March 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Williamsport Area High School. Kids Benefit What: Chinese Auction to benefit for Children's Miracle Network (all items have been donated by local businesses), Chicken Bar-B-Q Dinner (Pre Ticket Sales). When: Saturday, April 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. Ballroom dancing from 6 to 9 p.m. Where: WRAFD Social Hall, Allenwood. Galloping Gourmet Ball What: Appalachian Horse Help and Rescue will hold a Galloping Gourmet Ball featuring all you can eat shrimp, hors' doeurvers, cash bar, music by Danny Kimble featuring Sandy Barrett, door prizes, 50/50 raffle, and silent auctions. $25 per person. When: Fri., April 30 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Where: At the Genetti Hotel in downtown Williamsport. Church Events... Chicken & Biscuit Supper What: Heshbon Park United Methodist Church will hold a Chicken & Biscuit Supper with homemade mashed potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, beverage & desert Cost: Adults $8; Children $4; Under 6 Free. Handicapped entrance with elevator at front of church building. Take out orders: 494-0241 (please use the front entrance). When: Sat., March 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. Where: At the church, 2898 Heshbon Rd., Williamsport. Corned Beef & Cabbage What: Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner $7.50 adults, $4 children under 12. Children under 4 eat free. Advance tickets available from any church member or at the door. Take-outs available. When: Wed., March 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. Where: Trinity Episcopal Church, 176 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Jersey Shore. Free Friendship Soup Dinner What: South Williamsport Church of Christ will host a Free Friendship Soup Dinner. All are welcome. When: Friday, March 19 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Where: At the church, 358 Central Ave., South Williamsport. Speaker Slated What: Pine Street United Methodist Church Friday Nighters present Megan D. Lehman, speaker, for Lycoming County Planning and Community Development Dept., regarding the State and Federal mandate to clean the streams and rivers feeding the Chesapeake Bay. When: Friday, March 19 at 6 p.m. Covered Dish Dinner (Please bring a dish to share.) Where: Pine Street United Methodist Church Williamsport, Pa. Make reservations with the church office. 570-323-4604 Spaghetti Dinner What: Oriole United Methodist Women are sponsoring a Spaghetti Dinner Cost: Adults $7.00; Children ages 3 – 12; $4.00 and Children under 3 – Free. Tickets may be purchased at the door. When: Saturday, March 20 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Where: Oriole United Methodist Church, 39 Main Road, Jersey Shore. Yard, Soup and Bake Sale What: Lycoming Nursery School is holding its annual 52-Family Yard Sale and Soup and Bake Sale. Proceeds to benefit the preschool. When: Saturday, March 20 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Where: Lycoming Presbyterian Church, 825 Arch St., Newberry. Easter Musical What: Watsontown United Methodist Church’s adult choir will present an Easter Musical, "More Than Just A Man". The choir is directed by Diana Burrows. When: Sunday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Where: At the church, 1319 Eighth Street Drive, Watsontown. Basket Bingo What: Longaberger Basket Bingo sponsored by St. Johns United Church of Christ. Call 651-0041 for ticket reservation. When: Sunday, March 21 at 2 p.m. Where: St. John's UCC Social Hall, 906 Old Route 15, New Columbia. Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner What: Lycoming Presbyterian Church will host a Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner. $7.00 Adults, $3.50 Children under 12. Take-outs available at 4:00 p.m. Handicap Accessible.When: Friday, March 26 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Where: Lycoming Presbyterian Church, 825 Arch St., Newberry Easter Egg Hunt What: The Oak Grove Alliance Church will be holding its annual Easter Egg Hunt. The event is for children age 12 and under and will be held rain or shine in the church's activity center. When: Sat., March 27 at 10:00am. Where: The church is located at 1681 Fox Hollow Road, Williamsport, approximately 1 mile beyond the rear entrance to the Williamsport Area High School. Open House/Lenten Service What: Open House and Lenten Service hosted by the Montgomery Area Historical Society. The Easter Bunny will make an appearance and will pose for pictures with children of all ages; photos taken professionally for a fee, or bring your own camera. When: Sat., March 27. Open house begins at 3 p.m. Lenten service is at 6 p.m. Where: Christ’s Lutheran (Stone) Church on the Allenwood Prison Grounds near White Deer Golf Course near Montgomery off Route 15. Enter at the gate near the golf course. Church Yard Sale What: Indoor Yard Sale with crafts, antiques, collectibles and trains. Breakfast sandwiches and lunch will be available.When: Saturday, March 28 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Third St. United Methodist. Church, rear 931 E. Third St., Williamsport.
Lenten Luncheon and Soup Sale What: Episcopal Church of Our Saviour will hold its annual Lenten Luncheon and Soup Sale featuring Hamburg Bar BQ, Hot Dogs, Homemade Vegetable Soup, Baked Beans and Homemade Pies. Soup is $4.50 per quart. To order call 570-368-1863 or 570-368-1860. When: Every Thursday until March 25 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wherer: Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, 31 N. Loyalsock Ave., Montoursville. Senior Citizen Lunches What: Our Saviour Episcopal Church will offer Senior Citizen Lunches featuring Soup, sandwiches, dessert and coffee will be served. All seniors are welcome! Free-will donations are accepted.When: Second Tuesday of the month at noon. Dates for upcoming lunches are March 9, April 13, May 11 and June 8. Where: At the church, 31 N. Loyalsock Avenue, Montoursville Meetings... Organizational Meeting What: The Old Lycoming Township Community Garden Group will be holding an organizational meeting to get new gardeners signed up for the coming Spring. Have you always wanted to grow your own vegetables? Would you like a garden plot to cultivate with your kids, grandkids, neighbors, or friends? If so, come to an organization meeting for the Old Lycoming Community Garden and start thinking about growing your veggies and saving money by doing so! When: Monday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m. or Tuesday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Old Lycoming Township Building, 1951 Green Avenue. Support Group What: A support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide meets on a monthly basis. For more information, or directions please call 570-753-3821.When: First Thursday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. Where: St. John's Evan. Lutheran Church ,Jersey Shore. Concerned Citizens What: Jersey Shore Concerned Citizens Association meetings. When: Second Tuesday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m. Where: Independent Hose Co. Social Hall, Pennsylvania Ave., Jersey Shore. Nar-Anon Meetings What: Williamsport Area Nar-Anon Family Group meetings. When: Every Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. Where: Newberry Church of Christ, 822 Diamond St., Williamsport. When: Every Wednesday from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Where: Greenview Alliance Church, 1955 Warrensville Rd., Montoursville. Child Care available.
Inventor’s Club What: The Inventor’s Club next meeting will feature Wendy Koba, apatent attorney in private practice for the last 12 years focusing primarily on preparing patent applications for a variety of clients, including a number of start-up companies. There is no cost to attend meetings, but in order to be considered an active member, at least four meetings must be attended per year. RSVP is required for all Inventor Club Meetings. Please RSVP to info@wlkiz.com or 329-3200 x8083 by Friday, February 19.When: Thursday, February 25 from 5 to 6:30 p.m Where: Lycoming Launchpad Conference Room,136 Catawissa Ave., Williamsport. MOPS What: Mothers of PreSchoolers (MOPS) meets twice monthly. Childcare is availableWhen: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Where: The Hughesville Friends Church, 137 S. Third St., Hughesville. When: Second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 9:15 to 11:45 a.m. Where: First United Methodist Church, 2 Ross Street, Williamsport. Cultural Calendar Announcements... Genealogists to Speak What: Joan Knight and Louise Latsha, members of the Lycoming County Genealogy Society will present the program Resources for Family History Research and How to Use Them for the Lycoming County Historical Society’s history coffee hour. When: Thur., March 11 at 10 a.m. Where: Community Room at the Thomas T. Taber Museum, 858 West Fourth St., Williamsport. Village of Exchange What: Mary Brouse, author of Exchange: A Look Back at the People, Places, and Events, will discuss the history of the small Montour County village at the next Muncy Historical Society meeting. Brouse, a resident of Exchange, dedicated the book to her brother-in-law, the late John Dennan, a former Muncy High School math teacher and professor of business administration at Bucknell and Bloomsburg universities. Founded in 1840, Exchange was once a bustling town where stagecoach drivers exchanged their tired horses for fresh ones. In its heyday, it had a distillery, a tannery, blacksmith shops, churches, schools and a bank. Brouse will share some of the stories from the colorful past. Following the program, light refreshments will be served in the society’s colonial kitchen. When: Sunday, March 14 at 2:30 p.m. Where: next Muncy Historical Society, 40 North Main Street, Muncy. Williamsport Herb Guild What: The Williamsport Herb Guild will meet. . "Planting by the Moon", an interesting and informative way to plan your planting, will be presented by Sue Morris of Lock Haven. In addition, Mary Ginter will give a short talk on dill, "Herb of the Year". When: Mon., March 15 at 7:00 p.m. Where: In the fellowship hall of Bethany Lutheran Church, 369 Broad Street, Montoursville. History of the Grange What: Carl Miess, PA State Grange Public Relations and Membership Director, will discuss the history of the Pennsylvania Grange at the next Montgomery Area Historical Society Meeting. Free event; light refreshments will be served following the presentation. When: Tuesday, March 16 at 7 p.m. Where: Eagle #1 Grange Hall, corner of Blind Road and Route 15 in Montgomery.
Singles Dance What: The Social Organization for Singles will hold a Singles Dance. Members $6, Non-members $8. DJ – Power House Sound. Dressy casual. Snacks and soda provided. Non-smoking event. Open to all singles over 21. When: Friday, March 19 from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Where: Paul Geringer Social Hall, 213 North Main St., Muncy. Photography Collection What: The Gallery at Penn College will host "Garden Views and Terraria Gigantica," a collection of photographs by Dana Fritz.Garden Views examines formal gardening traditions in the Eastern and Western hemispheres. Black-and-white photographs reveal the structure of gardens and highlight the similarities and contrasts between the world's cultivated and constructed landscapes. Terraria Gigantica developed out of the Garden Views series and examines the world's largest indoor landscape complexes. All exhibits are free and open to the public. When: Through March 28. Gallery hours are Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m.; and Wednesday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The gallery will be closed March 6-14. Where: On the third floor of Pennsylvania College of Technology's Madigan Library. Book Review Luncheon What: Friends of the JV Brown Library will host a Book Review Luncheon featuring project at Lycoming College, reviewing the book The Curse of Caste or The Slave Bride written by Julia C. Collins, who in 1864 was the only teacher to the African American children of Williamsport. This program will be as interesting for its author as it will be for the book itself. Reservations - To reserve a light lunch for $5.00 call the library information desk at 326-0536. no later than 3:00 PM Wednesday, March 31. Your own bag lunch or take outs are welcome. All may attend just the review. When: Friday, April 2. Lunch at noon, review from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Where: The Lowry Room, third floor of the new Welch Wing of the James V. Brown Library. Performances... Cemetery Club What: The Community Theatre League will present "The Cemetery Club"— a charming comedy about love, loss, and living again. . Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students Call 570-327-1777, weekdays 11-4 for tickets. When: March 11, 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. and March 14 at 2 p.m. Where: Community Theatre, 100 West Third Street, Williamsport. Concert What: The Clickard Consortium, 10-piece swing and jazz band will perform in concert. Tickets: 2 for $25, or $15 adults/$8 studentsWhen: Fri., March 19 at 7:30 p.m. Where: The Community Theatre, 100 West Third Street, Williamsport Piano Recital What: Pianist John Silva, a self-described "modern romantic," will perform a special recital at When: Saturday, March 20 at 7 p.m. Where: New Life Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 1500 Hidden Valley Road, Montoursville.
The Odyssey What: The West Branch School will be performing The Odyssey by Homer. Ticket info/reservations available by calling WBS at 323-5498 When: Thursday, March 25 at 10:30 a.m.; Friday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 28 at 2 p.m. Where: Community Theatre League, Downtown Williamsport Spring Concert What: Two-time Grammy award-winner and Virgin Records recording artist Ben Harper and his band Relentless 7 will headline Lycoming College's spring concert.Public ticket price will be $20. In addition to being able to purchase tickets at Lycoming and charge by phone on the College's ticket hotline at (570) 321-4056, there will be several other ticket locations in the Williamsport area. For more information, visit http://www.lycoming.edu/StudentPrograms/2010SpringConcert.html. When: Saturday, April 17 at 8 p.m. Where: In the College's Recreation Center. |
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