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Downtown businesses prepare for Eggstravaganza event March 28

LOCK HAVEN — A number of local businesses in downtown Lock Haven are preparing to hold the Lock Haven Eggstravaganza, as the group collaborates on this pre-Easter shopping event. Participating businesses have all worked together to prepare a large Easter basket full of goodies which will be raffled off. Items will include donations from local businesses along with gift cards and more, and will be displayed in Giveback Community Thriftstore on Main Street. Signs downtown will indicate participating businesses in the raffle. On March 28, customers at these stores will have the ...

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Good Day to Nancy Hendricks, of Blanchard! Word of the Day Buttress — verb — strengthen; support. Quote of the Day “No man goes before his time. Unless the boss leaves early.” — Groucho Marx Class of 1957 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. Benefit Bingos KBR Bingo and More will be hosting benefit Bingos to help individuals and clubs or organizations in our community. Come play Bingo and help to support those in need. On March 7, the Bingo will benefit ...

HARRISBURG — For those who missed a chance to order cookies in person from a neighborhood Girl Scout, the Cookie Program is still in full swing via Cookie Booths. If you’re looking for a cookie booth in your area, they have a database to help you. Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania is excited to announce cookie booth sales begin Feb. 27 to April 4 across Pennsylvania. Local Girl Scouts are setting up booths at nearby businesses and community organizations, giving customers the opportunity to buy boxes of their favorite cookies while supporting leadership development programs ...

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Good Day to Kimberly Fravel, of Marsh Creek! Word of the Day Ephemeral — adj. — lasting for a very short time. Quote of the Day “Money cannot buy health, but I’d settle for a diamond-studded wheelchair.” — Dorothy Parker Bunny Run Susquehanna Valley Big Twins Motorcycle Club’s 17th annual Bunny Run collection is underway! Each year in March the SVBTMC collects stuffed animals to provide to children who are patients in hospitals during the Easter season. The collection runs until March 25, right before Palm Sunday, and then the animals will be delivered to the ...

Calendar of Events

TODAY — Howard Area Lions Food Bank distribution, noon to 3 p.m., at the former Beech Creek Elementary. Bring a large, sturdy box(es) with you. — Dunnstown Fire Company offers a Cash Bingo every Monday night at the fire station on 119 Woodward Ave., Lock Haven. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. and all proceeds help to support the fire company’s needs. — Art Class, 4:30-6 p.m., at Friendship Community Library in Beech Creek. George Stefanski will be the class instructor. Class is free! Walk-ins are welcome! Class is designed for those age 12 and older. Come find your artistic ...

Bucktail Boys Booster Club holds successful cornhole tournament

KEVIN RAUCH/FOR THE EXPRESS The Bucktail Boys Booster Club held a cornhole tournament at the Renovo Elks Lodge #334 on Saturday afternoon, as camaraderie and some tough competition provided a fun day for all. The room was filled and featured what have become some familiar teammates and ...