Member News ~ November 7, 2024
RABBITTRANSIT's Stop Hopper Service Expanded to Berwick
rabbittransit's on-demand Stop Hopper service is now available in Berwick Borough, by popular request! Stop Hopper enables residents to schedule rides on smaller, neighborhood friendly-sized public transit vehicles using a smartphone app. It's just $2 per ride within the Bloomsburg-Berwick service zone, and registered seniors 65+ ride FREE. To learn more, visit www.ridethestophopper.org or call 1-800-632-9063.
Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble Announces "A Christmas Carol" Cast
BTE proudly presents the cast for its upcoming production of A Christmas Carol, running from November 29 through December 28. Three actors play every character in this new adaptation written and directed by BTE resident actor Amy Rene Byrne. The six-member cast is divided into teams that will rotate performances. Learn more.
Camp Victory to Host Community Turkey Dinner
All are invited to join Camp Victory on Sunday, November 10, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM for a Turkey Dinner that promises to be an unforgettable experience. Get more details here.
PPL Rate to Compare Changes December 1
PPL Electric Utilities’ Price to Compare (PTC), or default rate, will change on Dec. 1, 2024. The new PTC for residential customers will be 10.771¢/kWh for residential customers and 10.446¢/kWh for small business customers. Learn more.
Coming Up at the Weis Center
- Jazz pianist Sean Mason - November 7th
- Award-Winning Bluegrass Ensemble, Sister Sadie - November 15th
- Space-Themed Puppetry/Theatre - November 16th
Santa, Ghosts, and Free Books at 36th Annual Treefest November 29 - December 1 and December 6 - 8
TreeFest ushers in the holiday season with new and returning special events at the Caldwell Consistory, starting November 29th. Learn more.
Agape Seeking Volunteers for Code Blue Program
AGAPE requests volunteers to help with its new Code Blue Program (overnight temporary shelter for the homeless when temperatures are 32 degrees and below). An Orientation/Informational meeting will be held at the AGAPE Center 851 Railroad Street, Bloomsburg, PA at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on November 8, 2024. For more information call: 570-317-2210 or email: execassistant@agape-pa.org. Please include your name and phone number in all messages.
Grant Development Opportunity
Ready to make your grant development process more efficient and accessible? Join Ellen Withrow and Mallory Weymer on November 19 from 1-2pm for an interactive session where you’ll learn how to create a personalized, visual manual that brings your entire process to life—making it easy to visualize, update, and share. Learn more.
Bloomsburg Children's Museum Announces October/November Programs
BIDA Executive Director Celebrates 8th Year
Congratulations to Kelly O'Brien who is celebrating her 8th year as Executive Director of the Berwick Industrial Development Association today!
No-Cost Electrical Safety Training November 14th
IMC, in partnership with The Manufacturers Association, is bringing this free, comprehensive electrical safety training program to Central PA. Learn more.
EOS hosting several events this November
Join EOS Therapeutic Riding Center for a Halloween with the House on November 1st followed by a Christmas Sleigh Photo Shoot November 13th. Check out everything they have going on here.
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
Happy Holidays in the Town of Bloomsburg
The Town of Bloomsburg meters on Main Street from East Street to Jefferson Street will be bagged starting November 29 through January 5th. Free parking in the municipal parking lots and metered side streets will start on December 14 and run through January 5th. Meters on E. 2nd St. are excluded.
Coming up at Arts in Bloom
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. Register online here!
US Chamber of Commerce Hosting Special Year-End Financial Planning Workshop
Prepping for tax season and other year-end financial planning? Get advice from accounting and finance experts on how to prepare your bookkeeping, what financial reports to run, and how to reinforce financial resilience in 2025 and beyond. Happening November 14th - Register today.
Luzerne County Community College's Spring Semester Class schedule now available
Luzerne County Community College’s Berwick campus is accepting registrations for their spring semester. Classes are available in a wide ranges of subjects including interpersonal communications, advanced composition, and Basic EMT. For a full class list and to get dates/times for classes check out their course catalog at https://www.luzerne.edu/cl/index.jsp
Wilkes SBDC hosting open house at Bloomsburg Innovation Center
The Bloomsburg Innovation Center, located at 240 Market Street, will be hosting a grand opening of its small business incubator on Thursday, November 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is organized in collaboration with the Small Business Development Center at Wilkes University and Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania. RSVP at https://bit.ly/BloomsburgInnovationCenterOpenHouse. For more information, reach out to the Wilkes University SBDC at sbdc@wilkes.edu.
Railroad Military Locomotives to be Used in Passenger Service for the First Time on November 9th
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.
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!