2/10/12

LIBERTY LITTLE LEAGUE WILL CONDUCT PLAYER REGISTRATION FOR THE 2012 SEASON FOR TEE-BALL, BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL ON SATURDAY, FEB. 4,  AND SATURDAY, FEB. 11, AT THE LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL. SIGN-UPS WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 8 A.M. TO 10:30 A.M. IN THE HIGH SCHOOL LOBBY. CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 14 ARE ELIGIBLE TO ENROLL IN TEE-BALL AND BASEBALL. SOFTBALL IS OPEN TO CHILDREN BETWEEN AGES 7 AND 14. ALL PLAYERS MUST BRING A COPY OF THEIR BIRTH CERTIFICATE TO REGISTRATION. THERE IS NO REGISTRATION FEE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT HARRY GERRISH AT 570-324-6776 OR JEFF FETZER AT 570-324-2627.

2/11/12

A free movie sponsored by "Grace Community Church" of Blossburg. " Fireproof". At work, inside burning buildings, Capt. Caleb Holt lives by the old firefighter's adage: Never leave your partner behind. At home, in the cooling embers of his marriage, he lives by his own rules. But is it too late to fireproof his marriage? His job is to rescue others. Now Caleb Holt is ready to face his toughest job ever...rescuing his wife's heart. Saturday, February 11th at the Victoria Theatre Blossburg 5:30 and 8:00 pm showing Concession available for purchase Child Care available at the Grace Community Church for the 5:30 pm program for more information call 570-549-2852. Donations accepted

2/13/12

THE FUN THAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS DOESN’T HAVE TO STAY IN VEGAS! ENJOY THE EXCITEMENT OF LAS VEGAS NIGHTLIFE AT SOLDIERS + SAILORS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY’S “VIVA LAS VEGAS” BALL AT THE PENN WELLS ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FUN-FILLED, VEGAS-INSPIRED GAMES, ACTIVITIES, A HORS D’OEUVRES SOCIAL HOUR, FOUR-COURSE FINE DINING, AND DANCING. COST IS ONLY $60 PER PERSON, AND ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT SOLDIERS + SAILORS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. R.S.V.P BY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13. FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR TO CONFIRM YOUR SEATING, CALL FAITH PRESTON AT (570) 723-0191.

2/13/12

SOLDIERS + SAILORS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WILL HOLD A ONE-DAY PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS) CLASS ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH FROM 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M. IN THE SSMH BOARD ROOM. PALS PROVIDES PEDIATRIC CAREGIVERS, SUCH AS RNS, PHYSICIANS, AND PARAMEDICS, WITH WAYS TO IDENTIFY, PREVENT, AND TREAT CARDIOPULMONARY ARREST IN INFANTS AND CHILDREN. DR. BARRY CLARK WILL BE INSTRUCTING COURSE PARTICIPANTS. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT BRENDA SHUMWAY IN STAFF DEVELOPMENT AT 723-0192.

2/14/12

THE BATH VA MEDICAL CENTER (VAMC) IS HOLDING VETERANS ECONOMIC HARDSHIP AND HOMELESSNESS ASSISTANCE STAND DOWNS ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012.  THE MORNING EVENT WILL BE FROM 9:30 AM TO NOON AT THE COUDERSPORT AMERICAN LEGION POST, LOCATED AT 2 BUFFALO STREET IN COUDERSPORT.  THE AFTERNOON EVENT WILL BE FROM 1:00 PM TO 3:30 PM AT THE WESTFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER, LOCATED AT 429 EAST MAIN STREET IN WESTFIELD.. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE BATH VA HEALTHCARE FOR HOMELESS VETERANS OFFICE AT 607-664-4319.  PLEASE NOTE THAT VETERANS NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLED SHOULD BRING THEIR DD214 AND 2011 INCOME INFORMATION TO THE EVENT IN ORDER TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR CARE.

2/14/12

SOLDIERS + SAILORS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WILL HOLD A FREE EXPECTANT PARENTS CLASS ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 FROM 7 P.M. TO 8:30 P.M.; CHECK FIRST-FLOOR LOBBY FOR ROOM ASSIGNMENT. THE CLASS IS ENTITLED “LABOR PREPARATION AND COMFORT TECHNIQUES.” ATTENDEES WILL LEARN ABOUT RELAXATION TECHNIQUES, BREATHING EXERCISES, AND POSITION CHANGES. THIS CLASS IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE COMFORT DURING PREGNANCY AND LABOR AND PROVIDE SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MOTHER’S SUPPORT PERSON. THE CLASS IS PART OF A CYCLE OF CLASSES COORDINATED BY STACEY TOM, RN, ADDRESSING VARIOUS TOPICS REGARDING PREGNANCY, BIRTH, AND NEWBORNS. CLASSES ARE NOT SEQUENTIAL, AND PARTICIPANTS MAY JOIN AT ANY TIME DURING THE CYCLE. REGISTRATION IS NOT NECESSARY; WALK-INS WELCOMED. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (570) 723-0375.

2/15/12

THE COUNTRYSIDE COUNCIL IS PLEASED TO PRESENT THE FIRST SIX FILMS OF THE “COUNTRYSIDE FILM SERIES.”  THE SERIES WILL BE HELD AT THE VICTORIA THEATER IN BLOSSBURG AT 7:00 PM ON THE THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH.  THE THEME OF EACH FILM WILL EXPLORE SOME ASPECT OF THE NOTION OF “COUNTRYSIDE” AND WILL DELIVER A MESSAGE OF HOPE AND RESPECT FOR THE COUNTRY AND THE COUNTRY FOLKS WHO LIVE THERE.

2/15/2012  -  “AUSTIN DAM”
3/21/2012 - “FIRST MILLIMETER”
4/18/12 -  “TAKING ROOT, THE VISION OF WANGARI MAATHAI”
5/16/2012  - “BLUE PLANET” AND “THE POWERS OF 10”
6/20/2012 -  “HOPE FOR POLLUTED WATER"

2/17/12

Travel back in time and south in space to the late 1940s Georgia. The sleepy little town of Second Samuel (the first one burned down) is about to be "woke up". Hamilton-Gibson Productions hilarious comedy SECOND SAMUEL by Pamela Parker comes to the Warehouse Theatre stage in the Deane Center on Central Avenue, Wellsboro, On February 17, 18, 23, 24, and 25 at 7:30; and February 19 at 2:30.

2/21/12

THERE WILL BE A Pancake Dinner ON Tuesday 21 February, Shrove Tuesday from 5-6:30 pm at the First Baptist Church of Painted Post, 130 West Water Street Painted Post, NY. Adults~$5, Little Kids~ Free Maximum for a Family ~$20 For more information-936-1736

2/25/12

A Benefit Brunch for Kayre Noelle Tindall will be held on Feb 25th 2012 from 10am til 1pm at the Wellsboro Moose Lodge. A $5 per person donation is requested. Kayre will be donating her kidney to her grandfather, Ron Jessup in just a few short days. Recovery time will be a little while so let's help with any expenses she may have while out of work. Can't make the brunch but want to donate? Please send donations to Kayre Tindall c/o Jackie Kroll Ogden 250 West Hill Road, Covington, PA  16917!

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The Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet at the Area Agency on Aging Office (old Ames Plaza) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the Second Thursday of the month. Contact 723-0935 for more information

EVERY TWO MINUTES SOMEONE IS AMERICA IS SEXUALLY ASSAULTED.  IT IS HAPPENING IN THE WORKPLACE, SCHOOLS AND COLLEGE CAMPUSES.  FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS EPIDEMIC CONTACT HAVEN AT 570-724-3549