Member News ~ November 14, 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.
November ReadyPA Newsletter out now
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.
2024-2025 PDA Senior Community Center Grant Application Open
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging has opened the Senior Community Center Grant Program for the 2024-25 year. All applications and application materials for the competitive grant funding must be received electronically through the Electronic Single Application (ESA) system from eligible AAA-affiliated SCCs no later than 5 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 13. Additional information, including the application submission instructions, can be found 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.
America250PA Launches First Round of Semiquincentennial Grants
America250PA is now accepting applications for the first round of semiquincentennial grants to help celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America. For additional information about how to apply, including a schedule of virtual office hours to answer questions about the program, click here.
Coming Up at the Weis Center
- Award-Winning Bluegrass Ensemble, Sister Sadie - November 15th
- Space-Themed Puppetry/Theatre - November 16th
United Way Diaper Dash Enters its Final Week
The United Way Diaper Dash kicked off October 16th, 2024. November 15th marks the end to the campaign. The Susquehanna Valley United Way (SVUW) urges the community to help complete this essential campaign by November 15th. Learn more.
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.
IMC hosting AI to Support HR webinar
Join the IMC for a free one-hour webinar where an internationally renowned HR expert shares how AI can elevate your HR operations. From streamlining recruitment to crafting personalized employee development plans, this session will give you the tools to future-proof your HR strategy. Learn more and register here.
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.
LCBC hosting Night to Shine
On Friday, February 7, 2025, LCBC will once again partner with the Tim Tebow Foundation to host Night to Shine, an unforgettable prom night experience for people with special needs. Night to Shine is a worldwide movement that will include special needs proms in 50 states and 7 countries. This is LCBC’s 10th year hosting this unforgettable night in NEPA. Learn more here.
Bloomsburg Children's Museum Announces October/November Programs
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
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
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!