Good Day

and Happy Birthday to Joann Neal and to Boyd “Buzz’ McCartney, of Milesburg!

Word of the Day

Tremulous — adj. — affected with trembling.

Quote of the Day

“When shame overwhelms us, grace still surrounds us.”

— Todd Stocker

Ash Wednesday Service

Salona United Methodist Church will hold Ash Wednesday Services at 7 p.m. All are welcome.

Cash Bingo

Pleasant Gap Lioness Club Cash Bingo on Sunday, March 1, at the Milesburg Community Center, 101 Mill St. Doors and kitchen open at noon, Bingo starts at 2 p.m. Food, 50/50, basket raffle, rip-offs, etc. $25 for 25 games! For tickets, contact Deb at 814-571-7682, daputt@gmail.

Blood Drives

The American Red Cross urges people to donate blood now. All blood donors are needed, especially those with type O blood. Several blood drives will be happening during the next few weeks that donors can attend. Visit the Red Cross website or call 1-800-RED CROSS to arrange an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcomed!

Blood drives will be held as follows:

On Feb. 24, from 12-5:30 p.m., at Watermarke Church, Zion Road, Bellefonte.

On Feb. 27, from 12-4:30 p.m., at the Lock Haven Best Western Hotel, E. Walnut St.

On March 4, from 1-6 p.m., at the Dunnstown Fire Hall.

Country Jam

The Back Porch String Band’s Country Jam will be held on Sunday, Feb. 22, from 2-6 p.m., at the Yearick Center/Howard fire hall. Country Jam is held the fourth Sunday afternoon of each month except in December. The afternoon of music is free, and those attending should bring a snack to share with others there. A hat is passed for you to contribute a few dollars to thank the Howard Fire Company for allowing the folks to gather there for Country Jam each month.

If you play an instrument bring it along and join in the fun! For more info call Connie at 814-625-2724.

Cookbook Sale

Laurel Run Church, 2899 Laurel Run Road, Beech Creek, has created a beautiful family cookbook with many shared and loved recipes. Please contact Tammy Evelhair at gracesrosey@gmail.com or Paula Smith at 814-574-0199 to purchase. They are selling each copy for $12 and all proceeds will benefit the Laurel Run Church.