AUGUST 2008

Raffle is for a 2009 Harley Davidson (Rocker FXCW, Valued at over $18,000) Drawing will be held December 24, 2008, 12 noon, at Horsepower Harley Davidson, Williamsport. Tickets are $20 each, or 3 for $50. You need not be present the day of the drawing to win. Proceeds benefit the Central PA Camp Cadet Program. For more information, contact Jeff or Valery Eichner, 570-743-1134.

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Festival Washingtonville Vol. Fire Company: Washingtonville. There will be entertainment, food and games. On Friday there is the Country Western Band. On Saturday there is the Midlife Cowboys and a Chicken BBQ.

SEPTEMBER 2008

Raffle is for a 2009 Harley Davidson (Rocker FXCW, Valued at over $18,000) Drawing will be held December 24, 2008, 12 noon, at Horsepower Harley Davidson, Williamsport. Tickets are $20 each, or 3 for $50. You need not be present the day of the drawing to win. Proceeds benefit the Central PA Camp Cadet Program. For more information, contact Jeff or Valery Eichner, 570-743-1134.

BEAUTIFUL BABY CONTEST: Register your child for the contest. Proceeds benefit March of Dimes. Columbia Mall, 225 Columbia Mall Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Contact: 570-387-4909  http://www.columbiamall.com

WILLIAMSPORT CROSSCUTTERS MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: A minor league affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Bowman Field, West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701 Contact: 570-326-3389  http://www.crosscutters.com

FALL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR: Rain or shine! One of the premier craft fairs in the area! Clever, beautiful and useful crafts. The holidays are coming and this is a good time to buy the most unique gifts for family and friends! Delicious foods offered by a number of our restaurants and vendors. Come to our interesting town and visit our shops, too! Downtown Danville, Mill Street, Danville, PA 17821. Contact: 570-275-5200

STEELMAN TRIATHLON: USAT sanctioned sprint triathlon. www.rivertownrace.com Difficulty (2). River Towns Race Series. Sunbury, TBD, Sunbury, PA 17801 Contact: http://www.rivertownrace.com

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Look Good…Feel Better Program: Geisinger Medical Center, Knapper Clinic, Danville. Look Good… Feel Better is a program in which volunteer beauty professionals teach women with cancer how to deal with some of the side effects of cancer. From more information about this program and other services for cancer patients, call the American Cancer Society at 1-888-227-5445.

1:30-3:30pm

THE MIRACLE WORKER: "It has a name." Annie Sullivan spells these words over and over into the hands of Helen Keller, a little hellion who cannot hear, see or speak. The young teacher, orphaned and nearly blind herself, desperately struggles to find the key that will unlock the mind of the deaf and blind wild child. No shows fair week. Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Contact: 570-784-8181   http://www.bte.org

SPORTS COLLECTIBLES SHOW: Vendors throughout the mall selling sports related cards & merchandise. Columbia Mall, 225 Columbia Mall Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Contact: 570-387-4909  http://www.columbiamall.com

11TH ANNUAL PA STATE SINGING CONVENTION AND REUNION: Sponsored by the Vicksburg Quartet and Knoebels. Featuring over 25 great gospel groups. Sunday 10am devotions. Rain or shine! Bring your lawn chair to the band shell. Free parking. Sept 13 from Noon-8pm; September 14 from 1pm-7pm. Knoebels Amusement Resort, Rt 487, Elysburg, PA 17824 Contact: 570-672-2572  http://www.knoebels.com

COMMUNITY DAY: Local non-profit organizations provide information on their organizations and sell fundraising products to help raise money for their organizations. Columbia Mall, 225 Columbia Mall Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Contact: 570-387-4909  http://www.columbiamall.com

CRAFT & ANTIQUE SHOW: Featuring handmade crafts. Variety of antiques. Vendors welcome. Fee for a table is $20 and must be reserved. Hosted by: Rudy's Mart Furniture. The Shops at Cloverleaf Village, 126 McCracken Road, Danville, PA 17821 Contact: 570-275-1033

MILTON HARVEST FESTIVAL BIKE RACE:28 mile bike race. Difficulty (2). www.rivertownrace.com Hosted by: River Towns Race Series. Milton Boro Building, Filbert Street, Milton, PA 17847. Contact: 570-742-8736  http://www.rivertownrace.com

STILLWATER MUSIC & POETRY FESTIVAL: September 13, 2008 thru September 14, 2008: Sat 3pm; Sun 9am - Sat 10pm: Sun 6pm. A big tent in little Stillwater will billow with the most exciting language ever heard in this part of Pennsylvania. Beyond feature readings by guest poets, the Festival has workshops for students and area teachers, open readings for audience members, and live music under a “revival-style” tent in the park. The festival is open to the public and admission is pay-what-you-wish. Location: Stillwater Memorial Park, Rt 487, Stillwater, PA 17878 Contact: 570-925-2347  http://www.stillwaterpoetry.com

THE MCKEES ADVENTURE GUIDED RECREATIONAL KAYAK RIVER TRIP: The McKees Adventure is a five-mile kayak trip past many islands on the mainstem of the Susquehanna. You will have time to become comfortable in a kayak after four miles of moving flat water and will be ready for the culmination of the trip: splashing through McKees Half Falls. McKees is a pair of ledges in the river that cause the water to move swiftly and form waves. $49 per person. Everything is included. (Discounts for groups of 16 or more; $12 discount for those using their own paddling gear.) Reservations are required. Hosted by Canoe Susquehanna. Lewisburg, 4989 Colonel John Kelly Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837 Contact: 888-524-7692  http://www.PaddleHappy.com

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QUICK QUILTING WITH BETH AND CATHY: Presenters: Beth Dower and Cathy Eisenhuth. A lot of people think quilting is so last century. But that attitude may change after attending this program. Our presenters will introduce you to some of the basics of quilting including terms, techniques and tools of the trade, and then demonstrate the various stages of quilt assembly. They also will be showing some of the finished quilts they have made over the years. The program is geared for the beginner, but even experts will find something fun and new. So come out to see how quilting has moved into the 21st century. PPL Susquehanna Riverlands, 634 Salem Boulevard, Berwick, PA 18603. Contact: 866-832-3312  http://www.pplpreserves.com

MILTON HARVEST 5K RUN:Registration begins at 7:30am at the Milton Municipal Building. Course is flat and fast. Hosted by the Rivertown Race Series. Milton Municipal Building, 2 Filbert Street, Milton, PA 17847. Contact: 570-742-4912   http://www.rivertownrace.com

THE BLOOMSBURG FAIR: The Bloomsburg Fair is the biggest agricultural fair in PA featuring livestock, agricultural and horticultural displays as well as free entertainment and big name entertainment. Bring the whole family and spend the day! Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, 620 W Third Street (Rt 11), Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Contact: 570-784-4949   http://www.bloomsburgfair.com

FERNS AND FALL FLOWERS: In an age of shrinking habitat and disappearing species, it is important to keep track of the health and numbers of wild populations. Have you ever wondered how that is accomplished? Who is out there counting? Well, it could be you, if you join us for our annual butterfly count. Previous counts have tallied 30 different species including monarchs, tiger swallowtails, orange sulphers and more. The program is open to the public, but some knowledge of butterfly species is helpful, though not vital. We are mainly looking for dedicated people with a love for butterflies, the ability to handle some moderately hilly terrain and a willingness to help. Information collected in this count will be reported to and compiled by the North American Butterfly Association. Participants should bring binoculars, a field guide, water and a light lunch. There is a $3 participation fee, which will go to NABA. Because of the way the count is conducted, large Scouting groups or other organizations cannot be accommodated. For more information or to register, contact count coordinators Jim and Nancy Dennis at 570-759-1590. PPL Susquehanna Riverlands, 634 Salem Blvd, Berwick, PA 18603 Contact: 866-832-3312   http://www.pplpreserves.com

THE PEACE OF THE SUSQUEHANNA GUIDED RECREATIONAL KAYAK TRIP: The Peace of the Susquehanna is a beautiful and peaceful seven-mile paddle from Montgomery to Watsontown. See this area from a new perspective while you watch for riverside wildlife, improve your paddling skills, learn about local history and enjoy the companionship of other friendly paddlers! $39 per person. Everything is included. (Discounts for groups of 16 or more; $10 discount for those using their own paddling gear.) Reservations are required. Hosted by: Canoe Susquehanna. Montgomery State Park, Montgomery, PA 17752. Contact: 888-524-7692   http://www.PaddleHappy.com

OLD WORLD CHRISTMAS EVENT: Kick off the Holiday Season with this exciting event. Meet with our Old World rep. and learn some interesting facts and lore about these beautiful glass ornaments. Country Folk, 550 Zenith Road, Nescopeck, PA 18635. Contact:  570-379-3176    http://www.countryfolk-gifts.com

PUMPKIN FESTIVAL WEEKEND: 2 mi S of Catawissa. Hayrides to corn maze, pumpkin patch and children's play land! Rohrbach's homemade food & apple dumplings. Flashlight nights in corn maze, 7pm-9:30pm. Rohrbach's Farm Market, Gift Shop & Bakery, 240 Southern Drive (Rt 487), Catawissa, PA 17820. Contact: 570-356-7654   http://www.rohrbachsfarm.net

WOMAN'S FALL RIVER TRIP: Come join us for a fall kayak/canoe 50 mile trip on the North Branch Susquehanna River. We will meet at Endless Mountain Outfitters on Rte.187 S, Sugar Run, Pa. The trip will take us by Standing Stone and then to French Azilum for a tour of the historic park. The 18-mile trip Friday will take about 6 hours. We will camp at Quick’s Bend near Sugar Run Friday night. Saturday we will paddle 22 miles to Camp Lackawanna in Vosburg. Stay overnight at the Smyrl Lodge. Then paddle to Riverside Park in Tunkhannock on Sunday. Camp gear will be shuttled. Reservations required. Hosted by Endless Mountain Outfitters. Susquehanna River, Rte 187, Sugar Run, PA 18846. Contact: 570-746-9140   http://www,emo444.com

THE LEWISBURG APPETIZER GUIDED RECREATIONAL KAYAK RIVER TRIP: The Lewisburg Appetizer is a six-mile paddle past Lewisburg and Milton Boroughs, Bucknell University and the mouth of Buffalo Creek. Because we stop at a riverside eatery where you may purchase the refreshment of your choice, this is a perfect "starter" route for introducing yourself or your friends to the pleasures of river paddling. See this area from a new perspective while watching for riverside wildlife, improving your paddling skills, learning about local history and enjoying the companionship of other friendly paddlers! $39 per person. Everything is included. (Discounts for groups of 16 or more; $10 discount for those using their own paddling gear.) Reservations are required. Hosted by Canoe Susquehanna. Lewisburg, 4989 Colonel John Kelly Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837. Contact: 888-524-7692   http://www.PaddleHappy.com

OCTOBER 2008