Member News
Columbia County Historical and Genealogical Society Cuts the ribbon on new location
On May 1st the Columbia County Historical and Genealogical Society cut the ribbon on their new location at the the corner of Market and Main Streets in Bloomsburg. Congratulations!
38th Annual Spring Fling Happening May 4th
Held the first Saturday in May, Danville's 38th Spring Fling is a celebration of the foods, shopping, and sounds that make it a special place. The all-ages outdoor event features over 200 downtown and area businesses, food trucks, craft vendors selling their handmade wares; activities for the kids, and entertainment on the Canal Park stage. Mark your calendars & don't miss the food, drink, music, arts, shopping and fun in downtown Danville on Saturday, May 4th from 9am-4pm.
Celebration Villa Hosting Open House May 16th
Join Celebration Villa of Berwick for an open house May 16th. There will be tours, entertainment and refreshments. Learn more!
4th Annual First Keystone Community Bank Teacher Appreciation Award Nominations open now
Do you know a teacher who has truly inspired you or your child? First Keystone Community Bank will be recognizing one teacher from each of the areas they serve; Columbia County, Montour County, Monroe County, Luzerne County, and Northampton County. Nominate them by completing the application and briefly telling us how they have impacted your life (or your child’s life) and why they deserve this recognition. The deadline for submission is Thursday, May 9th at 5:00 pm via email to etepper@fkc.bank or by dropping it off at any of their branch locations.
Fromm Appoints Leo Francis Vice President of Construction Sales
Fromm, an independent electrical distributor in the Mid-Atlantic Region, announced the appointment of Leo Francis Vice President of Construction Sales. Learn More about Leo's Appointment.
Best of the Best Nominations open until May 5th
The Press Enterprise's Annual Best of the Best Nominations are open until May 5th. Click here to start nominating your favorite area businesses!
Apollo Point Apartments hosting Car Show May 18th
Saturday, May 18th Apollo Point Apartments is hosting a car show. The event starts at 10:00 and will have several car categories, food, and more!
Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Car Show May 19th
Join Glen Brook Rehab at their 2nd Annual Car Show Sunday, May 19th from 11 am-3 pm. They will be having food trucks, music, prizes, craft vendors, and so much more! For any questions, please contact Maria Fazio at (570) 204-8308 or mfazio@glenbrookrhc.com.
Painting for Prevention Program Art now on Display
Susquehanna Valley United Way’s Parents as Teachers Program, along with Geisinger Unity Group, Columbia County Family Center, Nurse-Family Partnership, and the PA Family Support Alliance have all joined forces to raise awareness for National Child Abuse Awareness Month through Painting for Prevention. The families they serve painted canvas that are now on display across the 5-county region! Learn more.
Sean-Black State Farm Insurance Agent Photo contest
Have you entered yet? This year's categories are People, Nature, Places, and Miscellaneous. Limit one entry per category. Submissions must be sent to stephanie@insureberwick.com by May 17 at 8 p.m. to be considered!
Women's Giving Circle hosting "On the Bright Side", May 8th
The Women's Giving Circle will hold its next "On the Bright Side" virtual lunch session on Wednesday, May 8th at noon. Hear from three organizations impacting the lives of women and children across the region. Click here to register for the May 8th session.
Bloomsburg Public Library will sponsor a Braver Angels Skills for Disagreeing Better Workshop on May 4, 2024
On May 4, 2024, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at Bloomsburg Public Library, 225 Market Street, Bloomsburg, Braver Angels will hold a workshop designed
to teach skills for having political conversations across the divide. To learn more and to register click here.
Wilkes Small Business Development Center has moved
The Wilkes University SBDC has moved to a new location. Please update your records to their new address at: Wilkes University Small Business Development Center, 169 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. Their phone number and website have all remained the same.
Workshop Series for Nonprofits in Columbia County
As part of the Columbia County Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge, a series of workshops will be held for nonprofits in May and June. See the flyer for dates and topics, and visit the project website for more descriptions/locations/times. These workshops are free to all Columbia County nonprofit employees, so please share with anyone you think might be interested.
Bucknell SBDC Hosting Workshop
In this in-person workshop happening May 7th will introduce the Entrepreneur's Prompt Toolkit, a curated collection of prompts for AI tools like ChatGPT to empower small business owners. Prompts will facilitate product development, marketing, human resources, legal compliance, and finance and accounting. Chamber members get a discount on the registration fee of $15!
CSIU offering SYNCH Training
Community Health Workers are instrumental in increasing equitable access to healthcare in underserved communities across Pennsylvania. The SYNCH CHW Training Program, administered by the CSIU, still has funding for individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of others and are new to the field of community health. Find out more on the SYNCH Program Website or call (570) 246-5902.
PPL Electric Utilities customers to see lower supply charge heading into summer cooling
PPL Electric Utilities customers who don’t shop for electricity supply will see a drop in their supply price starting June 1, 2024. The supply charge is included in the Price to Compare (PTC) and passed along to customers without markup. Learn more.
Central Susquehanna Opportunities hosting two resource fairs
CSO is planning a Resource Fair for both Bloomsburg and Berwick. The Bloomsburg event will be held on Tuesday, May 28th, 9am - 12pm, and the Berwick event on Thursday, May 30th, 11am - 2pm. Please see flyers for more information and coordinator contact information to sign up to participate. CSO is also in the process of gathering information for their community needs assessment. Fill out that survey here. This survey will be open through April 30, 2024.
DCDC the Big 5-0 Fest happening May 16th
Join DCDC for delicious food, live music/entertainment and an opportunity to be part of our aerial photo standing in the shape of a 5-0 courtesy of Virstudio360. Learn more.
Washingtonville 10th Annual Beautification Day
Saturday, May 18th the Washingtonville Borough Council, Washingtonville Revitalization Committee, and the Jane D. Delong Memorial Hall Association will be hosting a beautification day and needs volunteers to help with several projects. Find a full list of projects and more details here.
Servpro of Columbia, Montour & Sullivan Counties offering CE classes
5 CE classes will be offered by Servpro of Columbia, Montour & Sullivan Counties. Get the full schedule.
Compassus hosting Health & Wellness Expo at Apollo Point June 12th
Door prizes, Giveaways, and tours will all be apart of a Health & Wellness Expo Compassus is hosting at Apollo Point Apartments. Get more information here.
Berwick Historical Society Revealing Nanny's Room
May 25th the Berwick Historical Society will be revealing Nanny's room. The only domestic help to live with the Jackson family in the mansion was Helen Jameson or as the family called her - Maggie. Her room is being sponsored by Marilyn Gibbons in memory of her husband Joseph Gibbons and in honor of their children. Learn more.
BOOM Camps happening
Better Orientation Onboarding & Mentoring (BOOM) Camps will be hosted free and online April - July. Get dates, session topics and to register by clicking here.
Penn College to host Baja SAE Competition in May
Baja SAE challenges engineering students to design and build an off-road vehicle that will survive the severe punishment of rough terrain and in some competitions, water. Penn College will host a Baja SAE international competition, May 16–19, 2024, at the Schneebeli Earth Science Center’s heavy construction equipment operations training site. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities for the BAJA SAE Williamsport and ways to support the team.
3rd Annual Recovery Picnic Happening June 13
Bringing the community together to uplift and support those in recovery and celebrate the dedication of service providers and community members who make recovery in all its forms possible. Learn more and RSVP here.
Save the Date for Agapepalooza
Save the Date for Agapepalooza July 20th, 2024. This is a day of free fun for the whole family with activities, local vendors, and food. Learn more.