Member News ~ May 10, 2024
Management and Leadership Cohort Completes Certificate Program
Management and Leadership Cohort Completes Certificate ProgramThe spring cohort of Management and Leadership completed their 6-week certificate program on May 7th. Management and Leadership is a collaboration between the Chamber and Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg. Congratulations to the cohort participants!
The HUB at Mulberry Mill & Mulberry Mill Apartments Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Celebration
Join partners, neighbors, and collaborators at the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration happening May 15th at the HUB at Mulberry Mill & Mulberry Mill Apartments 160 W 6th St., Bloomsburg. Program and Ribbon Cutting begin at 11:00 am with tours following.
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!
Covered Bridge Photo Contest open until May 31st
May 31st is the LAST day to get your photos in! Spring is a great time to see the bridges. Get rules and regulations and enter here.
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.
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!
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.
Upcoming Bucknell SBDC Events
Register today for two events happening in June through the Bucknell SBDC. "Using AI Tools like ChatGPT to Help You Launch and Grow Your Business" will be happening June 11 as a webinar and "Establishing Your Online Presence: Your Business is Official, Now What?" will be an in-person event on June 13th.
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.
Celebrate Elizabeth Dowd in her Final Mainstage Performance at BTE
Annapurna will run from May 23rd- June 9th, 2024 at the Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. This production will honor the illustrious 45 year career of Elizabeth Dowd in her final mainstage performance as full-time company member of the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble. Tickets are now available for purchase online at www.bte.org or by calling the Box Office at 570-784-8181
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.
MCFCU Hosting Golf Tournament
On Friday, June 21st, 2024, MC Federal Credit Union is hosting its 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Knoebels Three Ponds Golf Course. Learn more about the event.
Covered Bridge & Arts Festival Call for Vendor Applications
The 2024 Application is NOW AVAILABLE for all returning vendors and prospective new vendors. The application is the same whether you are a returning or new vendor. RETURNING VENDORS: please submit as soon as possible to receive priority consideration. The application window for prospective NEW vendors will remain open until JULY 15. Get more details 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.
Stay Connected to the Women's Giving Circle
"On the Bright Side" Sessions will continue on August 15th and November 14th and their Annual Meeting & Grant Presentations will happen July 17th. Learn more about these events and what the Women's Giving Circle is all about!