3/31/10

Blossburg News & Views
By Barb Slocum

March 29 was an eventful day in Blossburg. Steven Lattimer and Sandy Mundis celebrated their birthdays, while George and Joyce Lloyd marked their wedding anniversary. They have been married for well over 50 years. We hope you all had a wonderful day!

There are plenty more birthdays this week: Hunter Onks (March 27), Sabrina Lattimer (April 1), and Matthew Onks (April 5). These young folks are all cousins!

The Blossburg Memorial Library's annual Chicken Barbecue and Bake Sale will be on April 3, beginning at 10am. Stop by Riverside Plaza for your delicious dinner and pick up some wonderful baked goods.

If you would like to purchase quality food at amazingly low prices, you should check into Angel Food Ministries. The Blossburg area sponsor is the Arnot Presbyterian Church. Menus for April can be obtained from the church's web site (www.ap-church.com), or at First Citizens Bank or The Brick (both on Main St. in Blossburg). Orders can be dropped off at The Brick on April 7, from 10:00 until noon, or at the bank by April 11. Payment is by cash or food stamps (see order form for details).

The Community Leadership Program will host the first Tioga's Got Talent! show on Saturday, April 17, at 6:00pm in Mansfield University's Straughn Auditorium. Cash prizes awarded in four categories: Singing, Dance, Band/Instrumental, Other. Entry fee is just $5 (single) or $10 (group). Entries must be submitted by April 9. Call TCDC at 723-8232 for more information.

The Blossburg Spring Cleanup will be from April 26 until April 30. Get your Spring cleaning done and have your items at the curb by April 25.

Mayday! Mayday! May 1st is the date of this year's Island Park Cleanup. Mark your calendar and watch for more information.

The Spring Stream and Roadside Clean-up sponsored by the TCCCC and Hillside Rod & Gun Club will take place on May 8. Volunteers will meet at the Club facility at 8:00 AM. Gloves, vests and trash bags will be provided. Lunch will be provided for all participants.

Friends of the Blossburg Library will have Super Bingo on May 16th at the Blossburg Fire Hall. Doors open at 11:00am, games start at 1:00. Great homemade food and desserts will be available for purchase. The Friends will hold a Book Sale on Saturday, May 29th at the Library.

If you have something you would like to submit for the Blossburg News & Views column, send it to barb_slocum@hotmail.com, or call Barb at 570-656-6597. If you would like your organization's event posted on the Blossburg web site, send an email to events@blossburg.org. Include the date, time, location, and some information about the event. To have your community event advertised on the large sign by the green bridge, submit information two weeks in advance to: sign@blossburg.org.

We want more news! To submit a birthday or anniversary greeting, a community event, or any other item for publication, send items to news@blossburg.org, or call Barb Slocum at 570-656-6597. Until next time, have a wonderful week.

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