Member News ~ October 10, 2024
Women's Center encourages you to wear Purple on October 17th
On Thursday, October 17, wear purple to show your support of domestic violence survivors. Take a selfie in your purple and share it on social media with #PurpleThursday #DVAM #Every1KnowsSome. Tag The Women's Center's Facebook page or email photos to womenctr1@verizon.net.
2024 Small Business Advantage Grant Open
The 2024-2025 Small Business Advantage Grant Program is now open for applications. The grant provides reimbursement grants ranging from 50% to 80% of eligible project costs to Pennsylvania small businesses to improve energy efficiency or reduce pollution or waste by: upgrading or replacing equipment or supplies; improving processes; or reducing runoff into affected waterways. New program documents for 2024-2025 can be found here.
Service 1st donates utility building to Muncy Area Volunteer Fire Company
Service 1st Federal Credit Union recently donated a utility building to the Muncy Area Volunteer Fire Company located at 932 East Penn Street, Muncy. Learn more.
Bloomsburg Children's Museum Announces October Programs
Americana Artist Charly Lowry Coming to Weis Center
The Weis Center for the Performing Arts will welcome Americana singer/songwriter Charly Lowry on Thursday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. Learn more.
Senator Culver and Representative Stender holding License Plate Replacement event in Danville
Has your license plate lost its reflectivity or is it peeling, discolored or unreadable from 50 feet away? Then join state Rep. Michael Stender and Senator Culver at their damaged license plate replacement event on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 2-4 p.m. on the 200 block of Iron Street, Danville.
Please register to attend this event by visiting Rep. Stender’s website.
Bloomsburg YMCA welcomes two new Team Members
Ray Palmer, Resource Coordinator Assistant is completing her first-year internship here at the Bloomsburg Area YMCA Community Resource Hub and Alexis Ormsbee, Youth Programs Assistant is looking forward to keeping kids involved within the community to help them grow. Welcome, Ray and Alexis!
United Way Kicks Off 2024-2025 Campaign with $665,000 Goal
Susquehanna Valley United Way’s Annual Campaign is underway with a focus on our local ALICE population. Community members are encouraged to participate in United Way’s Annual Day of Giving on 10/24/24, a 24-hour fundraising event designed to Unite our community and Ignite a brighter future. Learn more.
SBDC Shares Grant Information
The Agricultural Innovation Grant helps farmers and other agriculture businesses implement new agricultural technologies, conservation, and renewable energy innovations – expanding their potential to generate profits, enrich soil and water resources, and produce energy on the farm. Learn more about Agriculture Innovation Grant - Deadline November 15th
Halloween Happenings
- LCBC Trunk or Treat October 22nd
- Children's Museum Dinosaur Costume Party October 27th
- Berwick Area YMCA Trick or Treat Trail October 28th
- DCDC Annual Trunk or Treat October 31st
- Town of Bloomsburg Trick of Treat Night - October 31st Rain or shine 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
On the Bright Side session Happening November 14th
The next Women's Giving Circle "On the Bright Side" session is on November 14th at 12pm. Open to all, this virtual session will connect participants from across the region as we pause from our busy schedules to empower, connect, and inspire each other. More information on topic/speakers will be shared soon. Register online here!
Join The Bloomsburg Library for a night of intrigue and suspense October 18 - October 20th
As excitement builds around the discovery of a mysterious mummified cat and an ancient Egyptian scarab, an unexpected tragedy strikes! Join the Bloomsburg Library for "Murder In the Library" happening over the weekend of October 18 - 20th. Learn more!
Railroad Military Locomotives to Used in Passenger Service for the First Time
The North Shore Railroad Company & Affiliates (NSHR) will be pulling passenger excursions (for the first time) with the newly dedicated LVRR 9052 (Veterans Unit) and LVRR 9050 (Memorial Unit), for the Inaugural Veterans Benefit Voyage. Learn more.
Halloween and Fall Foliage Train Rides Happening October 12th in Bloomsburg
These rides are brought to you by Downtown Bloomsburg, Inc. and the Bloomsburg Public Library in partnership with the North Shore Railroad, Penn Valley Railroad, LLC, and the SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority. There are three train rides on Saturday, October 12 - 10 am, 12 noon and 2 pm. Get more info here.
Geisinger to host appreciation Dinners to Honor local Military Veterans
To thank local military veterans for their service, Geisinger will host drive-through veteran appreciation dinners at 11 locations across the health system’s service area from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7. The dinners for U.S. military veterans and a guest are offered at no cost to participants. Get a list of all locations and register by November 1st here.
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McKonly & Asbury hosting Advanced Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Issues Seminar
McKonly & Asbury’s Affordable Housing Seminar will be held in-person on Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 9:30am – 3:30pm. Learn more.
Learning to Live Beloved Ministries hosting Pancake Breakfast November 2nd
Please join Learning to Live Beloved Ministries for breakfast to help raise the remaining funds for their Well House Renovation project. The Well House is to be used for emergency housing for adult females exiting human sex trafficking in our local region. Learn more.
2024 Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant Program Opens
The Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant program aims to support the advancement of regional outdoor recreation, conservation, trail projects and programs within the Susquehanna Greenway which includes Columbia and Montour counties. Proposals for projects that take place outside of the Susquehanna Greenway will not be considered. The application window will close at 4:59 PM on October 25, 2024. To learn more and apply for grants you can go to susquehannagreenway.org/mini-grant-program.
Join Journey Bank for the 2024 Photography Competition on October 13th
Sunday, October 13th from 3:00 am - 5:00 pm Journey Bank will be hosting their 2024 Photography Competition. The event will take place at the First Presbyterian Church, 320 Market St. Berwick, PA. Light refreshments will be followed by an awards presentation at 5:00 pm. RSVP by call 570-316-1339.
The Women's Center of Columbia and Montour Counties Hosting 50th Anniversary Celebration
The Women’s Center, Inc. is thrilled to invite you to their 50th Anniversary Celebration happening November 16th at the Barn at Frosty Valley. Learn more about the celebration 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.
Save the Date - DCDC's Dueling Piano's Coming back April 2025!
Please stay tuned for details on how you can be a part of this great event!