6/24/09
Blossburg News & Views
By Barb Slocum
Blossburg has a very special wedding anniversary this week. Freece and Hilda Morris will mark 72 years of marriage on June 26! We offer them congratulations on the longevity of their commitment, and wish them a very special day. On the same day, their daughter, Linda Shypulefski, and her husband, Reverend John Shypulefski, will celebrate their 44th anniversary. John and Staci Onks will celebrate on June 27. Andy and Celeste Levindoski were married 18 years ago on June 29. We wish each of these couples many more years of happiness.
This week, there has been a group of excited kids playing games on the front lawn of the First Baptist Church at the corner of Main and Carpenter Streets. The church is hosting its annual Vacation Bible School, SonRock Kids Camp. Within the living indoor forest, there are crafts, Bible stories, music, delicious snacks, games, and Dr. Cool's Nature Center. It's not too late to get in on the action. Come to the church from 6:00 until 8:00 each evening this week. The fun will culminate at the closing program on Thursday night with a campfire and root beer floats. The entire program is FREE. Children who are entering Kindergarten through 7th grade are encouraged to join in the fun today!
Another activity you shouldn't be missing is the Summer Reading Program at the Blossburg Memorial Library. "Be Creative @ Your Library" begins June 16, and runs through July 21. Each Tuesday at 10:00 AM, you can take part in an activity (scrapbooking, photography, martial arts, etc.), make crafts, watch movies, and of course, read books. Stop in the library or call 638-2197 today.
Cub Scout Pack 2059 of Arnot will be having a bike-a-thon to raise funds for their "Kids Helping Kids" Charity Drive on June 27 at the Blossburg Elementary School, beginning at 10:00 AM. We encourage the community to come out and support our Cub Scouts. To sponsor one of our kids, please contact Lorraine Thompson @ 570-723-0916 or e-mail lorthomp@ptd.net. All proceeds will go to Bloss Township Recreation Center.
A Rail Trail Relay Rally will take place on June 28th at the Darling Run entrance to the Rail Trail in Ansonia. All proceed benefit the American Cancer Society. In return for your $10 donation, you will receive a T-shirt and lunch. If you are interested in hiking or biking for this event, please contact Liz at Wild Asaph Outfitters at 724-5155.
There will be a chicken barbeque in Blossburg on Saturday (June 27). Sleezy Construction will cook the halves, which will be sold in the Bloss Holiday Market parking lot, beginning at 10:30 AM. Proceeds of this barbeque will benefit V.I.B.E., which has become a vital part of the Blossburg community. While you're getting your barbequed chicken, browse through the Farmer's Market, also located in the Plaza parking lot. Fresh produce, home-made treats, and other interesting items are offered by local vendors at terrific prices. The market is open every Saturday, from 8 until 1.
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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