Member News ~ April 3rd, 2025
The Bloomsburg Area YMCA is launching a Full-Day Childcare Program
This DHS-licensed program, starting August 25, 2025, will be held at our Early Learning Center and is designed to provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment where your child can grow and thrive! Contact Stacy Wallick at swallick@bloomsburgy.org for more info.
The North Shore Railroad Company & Affiliates - First Quarterly Newsletter Out Now
The Women's Center Sponsors Mother's Day Tea
Berwick YMCA offers Financial Foundations Workshop
The Good Neighbor Project is proud to offer their Financial Foundations workshop on Wednesday, April 30th, from 6pm – 7pm at the Berwick YMCA. This interactive workshop will guide participants through the basics of budgeting, setting financial goals, and how to properly use credit. If you’re interested in attending, you must contact the Berwick YMCA at (570) 752-5981.
Bloomsburg Children’s Museum Hosts 9th Annual High School Art Show
The Bloomsburg Children’s Art Museum proudly hosted the opening reception for its highly anticipated 9th Annual High School Art Show on Friday, March 28, 2025, showcasing the incredible creativity and talent of young artists in the community. The work will be on display at the museum until April 19, 2025. To read the full article, click here.
Ag Awareness Day at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds
On Saturday, April 5th, 2025, from 10 am – 1 pm, the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds will host Agricultural Awareness Day, a free, kid-friendly event featuring interactive exhibits and educational opportunities showcasing the world of agriculture
Grammy Award-Winning Blues Artist Concludes Weis Center’s Spring Season
The Weis Center will end its spring 2025 season with Grammy Award-winning blues artist Ruthie Foster on Friday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center Concert Hall. For more information about this event, contact Lisa Leighton, marketing and outreach director, at 570-577-3727 or by e-mail at lisa.leighton@bucknell.edu.
Susquehanna Valley United Way’s Day of Action is back!
On April 25, more than 390 volunteers will roll up their sleeves to support 36 Funded Partners and other local nonprofits—bringing practical, hands-on help to meet real needs in our communities. To learn more,click here.
VOTE NOW- Knoebels Nominated for 3 Awards
USA Today "10BEST" Readers' Choice Awards is open NOW! Click here to vote for Knoebels
- Best Theme Park
- Best Restaurant
- Best Roller Coaster
Focus Central PA Recognizes Longtime Board Member- Larry Eckstine
The Focus Central PA Board of Directors recognized and honored longtime Board member and community leader Mr. Larry Eckstine. Jennifer Wakeman, Chair of Focus Central PA shared on behalf of the Board of Directors their profound gratitude for Larry’s leadership and dedication to the mission of Focus Central PA to attract investment that cultivates economic growth in Central PA. Read the full article here.
Did You Miss Last Week's Member News? Here's News That's Still Timely
Danville's 39th Spring Fling
The festivities take place on Mill St. from Rt. 11 to Front St.; Lower Mulberry to Ferry St.; and a portion of East and West Mahoning Streets and East and West Market Streets. Saturday, May 3rd from 9am to 4pm. Learn More
Bloomsburg Children's Museum Announces April Programs
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Sean Black State Farm Insurance hosts photo contest
This year's categories are People, Nature, Places, and Miscellaneous. Limit one entry per category. For more information and to submit your photos reach out to stephanie@insureberwick.com by May 16 at 8 p.m. to be considered!
Senator Lynda Culver hosts Free License Plate Exchange
Visit the Montour Township Police Department on April 11th from 11am-1pm to receive a new license plate. All paperwork and services are 100% free. Learn More
YOUR PERSPECTIVE MATTERS - Take the Creative Workforce Survey from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
Their goal is to better understand the people and jobs that comprise Pennsylvania's creative workforce and creative industries. The survey is anonymous and does not include any questions that involve personally identifying information. Take the survey here.
SBDC Hosts 'Starting A Small Business' Seminar
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Leadership Central Penn Class Project Help
Join members of the 2025 class of Leadership Central Penn as they work with the Red Cross to install free smoke alarms on April 5th. Learn more and sign up to volunteer here.
Bloomsburg Rotary's Annual Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive is happening now
Join the Bloomsburg Rotary in their annual Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive. Find a drop-off location here. The drive runs now through April 18th. They have a goal of collecting 2,025 pounds of peanut butter and jelly! Monetary donations can be made to the club to purchase PNB and Jelly by mailing contributions to P.O. Box 842, Bloomsburg,PA,17815
Women's Giving Circle will hold next "On the Bright Side" April 17th
Join the Women's Giving Circle on April 17th at noon for our next "On the Bright Side" virtual session. Led by presenters Cynthia Schroll and Sally Meyer, both avid gardeners and members of the Fishing Creek Herb Guild, we'll look at the many benefits of including native plants and herbs in your gardening plans for this season. Register here.
Bloomsburg ArtFest Announced, Applications Live
The seventeenth ArtFest will occur on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. ArtFest showcases regional artists' original work, accompanied by local food, live music, and activities. More details here. Read the call for entries.