If your non-profit organization has an event coming up, send us the information two weeks in advance: doug@theradiocampus.com
Osceola Lodge #515 Free and Accepted Masons will have an Osceola Mills Spirit Days Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, September 11th from 4 to 6pm at the lodge, above the post office. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children under 12. They’ll also have an Open House from 12:30 to 4 for anyone interested in learning more about their organization.
The Swinging Squares Modern Square Dance Club of Altoona will offer free lessons Thursdays September 9th and the 16th, 7:30 each evening at Jaggard United Methodist Church, 1801 Pleasant Valley Blvd. It’s open to singles, couples and families. For more information, call 943-8047 or 742-7078
Simpson-Temple United Parish invites the community to its annual Patriotic Musical Tribute, “Free and Brave” Saturday, September 11th
starting at 7pm. There’ll be various performers, plus guest speaker and Altoona native and former Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security and Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, Admiral James Loy. The church is at 2212 Sixth Avenue in Altoona.
Hojeth Memorial Library will be open for research Saturday, September 11th from 10 to 3, and The Blair County Genealogical Society will host a book signing by local author David W. Seidel, featuring his new Postcard History Series from 1 to 3. The Library is at 431 Scotch Valley Road in Hollidaysburg.
Cresson Lake Playhouse will present their production of Mitch Albom’s “Tuesdays With Morrie”, through September 11th, 8pm Tuesday through Sundays, plus a Sunday matinee at 2 at the Playhouse, 279 Shapiro Road in Loretto. Tickets are $17 for adults, $10 for students with I.D. Tickets are available at the door, or by calling 472-4333 9 to 3 Monday to Friday.
The Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg will host re-enactors
and active-duty PA National Guardsmen in encampment demonstrating a 250 year time-line of the United State military Saturday and Sunday September 11th and 12th from 10 to 4 each day. A uniform fashion show is scheduled each day and 1. Most activities take place at the 28th Infantry Division Shrine. The museum is on Business Route 322,
3 miles east of State College. For information, call 466-6263 or log onto www.pamilmuseum.org
The Blair County Historical Society is seeking nominations for their 9th Annual Preservation Awards, given to individuals and organizations that have achieved excellence in promoting and preserving history and heritage of Blair County. Entry forms are available at Baker Mansion Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 to 4, and at area libraries. Winners will be honored the Society’s Annual Dinner November 14th. Deadline is 4pm Friday, October 1st. For more information call 942-3916 or log onto www.blairhistory.org
Bedford County Aglow Lighthouse will meet Monday, September 13th at the Community Room of Homewood Spring House Estates, Route 30 west of Everett. Speaker is Cindy Ross. Light refreshments at 9am, the meeting begins at 9:30. For information, call 652-5976.
The Blair County Genealogical Society’s next meeting will be 7pm Thursday, September 16th . The speakers will be Cindy Rajala and Elise Charlesworth on how top read old script and documents . The Blair Society is also offering a Genealogy Course for beginners to the experienced researcher on three Tuesday, September 14th, 21st and 28, each 7pm. Classes cover topics from obituaries, church records, cemeteries, using birth and death registers, military , land records and more. The course if free. These events are held at The Roller Hojeth Memorial Library, 431 Scotch Valley Road in Hollidaysburg. For more information email bcgslibrary@gmail.com or call 696-3492.
The 7th Annual Hollidaysburg 5K Race and Kids Run from the Hollidaysburg Community Partnership will be Saturday, September 18th, 9am on the diamond. The Kids Fun Run is at 9:45. Registration starts at 8, cost is $20 for adults, $15 per family members. The Kids Fun Run is free. For information, log onto www.hollidaysburg.org or call 696-0544.
The RW & BT Volunteer Fire Company will have a Motorcycle Run Saturday, September 18th leaving from the RW & BT Picnic Grounds in Broad Top. Registration is from 9 to 11am, bikes leave for a 100 mile ride through Bedford, Blair and Huntingdon Counties at 11:30, with return scheduled for 5. Food and a band afterward. Proceeds benefit the fire company. For information call 635-2159.
Felix and the Hurricanes will perform at this season’s last Downtown Live! Concert on the diamond in Hollidaysburg, 6 to 9pm Thursday, September 16th. It’s free, bring lawn chairs.
Hicks United Methodist Church is having a Sports In The Kingdom Outdoor Service, 11am Sunday September 12th, with a BBQ and picnic. You’re invited to decorate your vehicle with the colors of your favorite team. The church is at 1211 3rd Avenue in Duncansville. For information, call 695-8529.
Our Lady of Lourdes Church is having a Longaberger Basket Fundraiser Monday, September 13th at Father Kelly Hall, 25th Avenue and 5th Street in Altoona. Doors open at 5:30, events start 6pm. Tickets are $20. For information, call 943-6185.
The Lilly Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary is having their Annual Pie Shoppe Sale through September 13th, with pick up on Saturday the 25th at the Fire Hall on Main Street. Call 736-3015 or 886-8720 to place an order.
There’ll be a Birth of Mary Celebration with the theme Mary’s Rosary, Our Hope, Wednesday, September 8th starting 10:45am at Saint Catherine of Sienna Shrine on Old Route 22 in Duncansville. Mass is at Noon and at 7pm with a candlelight procession, with Benediction at Fatima Shrine. Refreshments will be available in the church hall from 11 to 6:15. For more information call 695-2337.
Crossroad Youth Ministry of Williamsburg will have a Basket Fundraiser Thursday, September 9th at the Farm Show Building. Doors open at 5, events start at 6pm. Tickets are $20,. For more information, call 832-3561 or 832-3651.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE SALVATION ARMY'S WINTER PROGRAMS
Christmas Applications
September 28-October 1 & October 12-15
Times 9 a.m.-Noon & 1p.m.-3p.m.
The following information needs to be brought or your
application WILL NOT be taken:
Proof of ID
Proof of Income
Social Security CARDS for everyone in the house
Proof of following Expenses:
Water, gas, electric, basic telephone,
Garbage, child care if working or in school
Medical insurance or prescriptions.
Proof of any other type of income and food stamps.
This is for the following Zip Codes 16601, 16602 & 16603
For more information call 814-942-8104
The Altoona Area Public Library wants to honor area Veterans by exhibiting their hand-made artwork in the library this coming November. Works done with oils, watercolors, pencil, ceramics, carvings and more are welcome. One item per person. Deadline for submissions is October 1st. For more information, call 946-0417, Ext. 137.
The Altoona Area High School Alumni Association is accepting reservations for their annual holiday season bus trip to New York City. This year’s trip is Saturday, December 4th , leaving from the Junior High School parking lot a on 7th Avenue at 4am, with a breakfast stop in Milton. The bus departs NYC at 8pm, scheduled to be back in Altoona 2 the following morning. The trip is for Altoona High graduates, friends and relatives. Cost is $50 per person, with reservations due by November 1st. For information, call the Alumni Office at 946-8424.
Central PA C.O.P.S. is offering Project Blue Light kits – electric window candles with a blue bulb and a C.O.P.S. ribbon, designed to show honor for police officers lost in the line of duty. Cost for the kits is $5, available from your local police department, or by emailing kweigland4@verizon.net
Agricultural and forest land owners and operators can apply for matching payments for collection, harvest, storage and transportation of eligible material by a qualified biomass conversion facility through the Biomass Crop Assistance Program. For information, contact the Cambria County FSA Office, 171 Lovell Avenue in Ebensburg, or call 472-5501 ext. 2.
The Cresson/Cresson Joint Alumni Association is looking to reorganize as the Cresson/Penn Cambria Homecoming Association. They’re looking for people who would like to have a evening of socializing, good food, music and dancing. For more information, Write to Alumni Association, P.O. Box 252 Cresson, 16630
If you or someone you know need to talk to someone in a time of crisis,
the Altoona Regional Health System operates a 24-Hour Suicide Hotline at 889-2141
If you would like one of these refrigerator magnets to keep the Push Out The Pusher
phone number handy, we have a limited supply.
Stop by The Radio Campus, 2513 Sixth Avenue in Altoona Monday through Friday 9-5.
