Member News April 10, 2024

Town of Bloomsburg Celebrates B.A.R.T

On Saturday, April 6th the Town of Bloomsburg celebrated the Bloomsburg Area Recreational Trail with a day of food trucks, bike rentals, and a ribbon cutting. Congratulations to the Town on the trail.

Wilkes University SBDC's April Updates

PPL Electric Utilities will plant a Tree for new paperless bill sign up

In celebration of Earth Month this April, for every PPL Electric Utilities customer who signs up for paperless billing during the month, the company will plant a tree through its Community Roots program. Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day by making the switch to paperless billing. Learn more.

Bloomsburg Rotary PB & J Drive underway

Now through April 25th the Bloomsburg Rotary is collecting PB & Jelly to be distributed through the Bloomsburg Food Cupboard. Get a list of drop off locations here.

Dine to Donate April 12 for Ronald McDonald House

On April 12 during the Iron Fork's Regular business hours you can Dine to Donate. Present this flyer and a portion of your food purchase will go to the Ronald McDonald House of Danville.

Tanks on the Loose

The Stuart Tank Memorial Association announces the nearing completion of the restoration of "Lady Lois", our M3A1 Stuart Light Tank, with a parade and museum open house on April 14th in Berwick. For more information, contact Tom McLaughlin at tomm3a1@gmail.com.

Upcoming Events from The Women's Center

Check out the monthly calendar of events from the Women's Center.

PA Careerlink Spring Career Fair

The Columbia-Montour Spring Career Fair will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024. For more details and to learn how to register for space click here.

Stay up to date with Veolia

Want to keep updated on our work in your area? Ensure your phone and email address are up to date in your account on: mywater.veolia.us
They will only notify you about planned and unplanned work in your area if these features are turned on.

Bloomsburg YMCA hosting Healthy Kids Day April 20th

Healthy Kids Day is on April 20th, 2024 and partners with the Bloomsburg Children's Museum Mini Maker Faire. This event will last from 10AM until 4PM. There will be free crafts, activities, games and sports for children and their families to take part in including a mini farm market, skee ball, inflatable soccer, sand art, and more!

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.

Renaissance Jamboree April 27th

Renaissance Jamboree will be happening Rain or shine 10 am - 5:00 pm on April 27th at Main and Market Streets in Downtown Bloomsburg. Get all the details here.

United In Recovery Naloxone Distribution Dates

United in Recovery is organizing free community naloxone giveaways. Community members can pick up naloxone kits along with information on substance use disorder treatment, counseling services, peer support, and basic needs assistance. Fentanyl and xylazine testing strips, along with other harm reduction, recovery, and treatment resources, are also available. Get a list of locations and dates here.

April Weis Center for the Performing Arts Shows

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.

MARC Summer Internship Opportunity

The Montour Area Recreation Commission is seeking an intern for this summer. Check out the position summary. If you know of any college students you believe might be interested in applying for this position, please encourage them to apply before next Friday, April 12, at 5:00pm.

Free NonProfit and Municipality Workshop April 17th

As part of the Columbia County Placemaking Initiative, there will be a free workshop to help nonprofits and municipalities in Columbia County find and prepare competitive state and federal grant applications. The workshop will be in Bloomsburg on Wednesday, April 17 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Click here to register.

Community Giving Foundation: Danville announces "Neighbor of the Year" award

The Neighbors Helping Neighbors Event Committee and Community Giving Foundation: Danville are pleased to announce the 2024 Robert N. Pursel Award for “Neighbor of the Year”—Bob Stoudt. Bob will receive the award at the upcoming event on April 20th at the Pine Barn Inn. More information about the event is available at csgiving.org/neighbors.

DCDC "Dinner and a Show"

Put two sharp-witted and talented musicians onstage with two grand pianos, and add a roomful of people: The result is an evening of fast, funny, unforgettable entertainment. There will be auction items and other surprises as well in honor of DCDC’s 50th Anniversary, and we hope for you to join us at the Pine Barn Inn for a grand celebration! Check out sponsorship and Tickets on sale now!

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.