Member News – November 22, 2023
Member Holiday Happenings
- 35th Annual TreeFest - Bloomsburg - starting November 24th.
- Berwick Santa Parade - November 24th
- Seven Mountain Media's Parade of Lights - Bloomsburg - November 24th
- Bloomsburg Fair Winterfest - starting November 24th
- Joy through the Grove - Knoebels- starting November 24th.
- Speedo Run For The Cause Teen Center - Berwick - November 25th
- The North Pole Express - Bloomsburg - starting November 25th
- Welcome Santa Parade - Danville - November 30th
- Coming Home for Christmas - Bloomsburg - December 1st
- Hometown Holiday Market - Danville - December 2nd
- Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center - Berwick - December 6th.
- Hand In Hand Sensory Santa - Locations Vary - starting December 9th.
- Riverside Parade of Lights - December 9th
Pennsylvania College of Technology Offering EMT Course
An Emergency Medical Technician course, beginning the week of Jan. 8 and running through early May, will be offered at three locations by Workforce Development at Pennsylvania College of Technology. The schedule is flexible, with in-class sessions from 6 to 9 p.m. twice a week. Seating is limited and the registration deadline is 1 p.m. on December 15. Learn more about this course.
Geisinger Receives Magnet recognition
Geisinger Medical Center and Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital attained Magnet recognition again in November. Learn more.
Nominations for PA Teacher of the Year
Pennsylvanians are encouraged to nominate their favorite teacher to be the Commonwealth’s 2025 Teacher of the Year by Friday, Dec. 15. Nominate your favorite teacher here.
United Way Progresses Towards $550k Goal and Welcomes New Staff
The Susquehanna Valley United Way launched its annual Giving Campaign in September, and as of November 15th, has already raised $150,000 of its ambitious $550,000 goal aimed at bolstering community initiatives. They also recently added Christine Orlando and Sarah Dobeck Troutman to their staff. Learn More.
VITA Volunteers Needed
The Susquehanna Valley United Way is looking for volunteers for their annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Learn more.
Ready PA: How to Stay Safe During A Snow Squall
Free No Cost Electrical Safety Training Available
IMC, in partnership with The Manufacturers’ Association, is bringing No-Cost Electrical Safety Training for General Industry to Central PA. Learn more.
CSO accepting RFP for Services
Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc. (CSO) will receive proposals for Human Resource Consultant/Firm services. The RFP is intended to seek proposals from qualified Individuals/Companies to oversee and manage our IT Network and security Upgrades/Services and Maintenance for a contract to begin on or around January 1, 2024. Learn more.
Small Business Administration Accepting Nominations
Nominations for the 2024 National Small Business Week Awards are being accepted through December 7th at 4:00 pm. Take a look at all the categories and nominate a business here.