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Free new shoes Oct. 17 for kids, teens

LOCK HAVEN — The Shoe Bank will be open by appointment on Saturday, Oct. 17th, inside Covenant United Methodist Church, 44 W. Main St., Lock Haven. Eligible kids and teens may choose a pair of new sneakers or other shoes, new socks, and books to take home and own. Everything is free. Wee ...

Historical society to host ‘Roadside Research’ presentation Oct. 11

LOCK HAVEN — As part of the year long celebration of our nation’s 250th birthday, Joby Topper will be presenting “Roadside Research, America 250 Edition” on Oct. 11, at 2 p.m., at the Poorman Gallery, 352 E. Water St., Lock Haven. His topic will cover people and events in Clinton County during the Revolutionary War period, 1776 to 1783. Joby is the Director of the Commonwealth Libraries in Lock Haven, Mansfield and Bloomsburg. He has been part of our community since 2004 and has made numerous historical presentations over the years. This free program is sponsored by the ...

Around the Town

Good Day and Happy Birthday to Bev Bumgardner, of Rebersburg; Sharon Lansberry, of Julian; Colden Allen Hill, of Beech Creek, turning 17 years old, all who celebrate Oct. 11! Quote of the Day “Trying to grow up is hurting. You make mistakes. You try to learn from them, and when you don’t, it hurts even more.” — Aretha Franklin Word of the Day Magnanimous — adj. — Having or showing a generous and kind nature. Class of 1958 Lock Haven and Immaculate Conception Classes of 1958 will meet for their monthly luncheon on Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. at Fox’s Restaurant. All ...

Calendar of Events

Saturday, Oct. 10: — Light of the World Free Clothing Giveaway, 9 a.m. to noon., at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 145 W. Linn St., Bellefonte. Clothing in all sizes, shoes, accessories and more! — LHHS and ICHS Class of 1957 will meet on the second Saturday of each month at Restless Oaks at 9 a.m. Classmates and guests are welcome and encouraged to attend. — Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, 111 Main St., Mill Hall, is having a drive through vegetable beef soup sale from 9 a.m. until sold out. The soup will be $9 per quart and is available by pre-order by ...

Packer receives October Garden of the Month Award

PHOTO PROVIDED Dogwood Circle Garden Club has awarded the October Garden of the Month award to Susan Packer, 281 Susquehanna Ave., in Lock Haven. Susan loves working with flowers and has placed many colorful potted chrysanthemums, impatiens, pumpkins and gourds, highlighting favorite ...