Member News April 19, 2024

Freas Farm Winery Opens Satellite location

On April 11th, Freas Farm Winery cut the ribbon on a satellite location in That's Amore Restaurant which is at the corner of Market and Main Streets in Bloomsburg.

Stuart Tank Memorial Association Welcomed Home Lady Lois

On April 14th, Lady Lois drove through the streets of Berwick with two honor guards, a parade led by the Berwick Borough Police and escorted by five fire trucks. A crowd gathered at the Stuart Tank Memorial Association to celebrate the homecoming with fanfare and joyful, patriotic music by the Catawissa Military Band.

B.I.D.A.’s Executive Director Appointed to Pennsylvania Department of Treasury Advisory Council

Berwick Industrial Development Association, Inc. (B.I.D.A.) Executive Director, Kelly O’Brien, has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Department of Treasury’s Advisor Council. Congratulations Kelly!

Bloomsburg Theater ensemble presents Showstoppers: A Broadway Revue

Back again due to popular demand! All new materials for its second presentation, Showstoppers, is a performance not to be missed! May 1-5, 2024 | Tickets on sale now! www.bte.org

Bloomsburg YMCA Healthy Kids Day and the Mini Maker Faire

THIS SATURDAY from 10AM-4PM! Come join the Bloomsburg YMCA for a Healthy Kids Day Mini Market, carnival games, farm vendors and tons of exciting activities and games! And next door at The Bloomsburg Children's Museum's Marker from 10 am to 4pm as well.

Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Car Show May 19th

Join Glen Brook Rehab at their 2nd Annual Car Show Sunday, May 19th from 11 am-3 pm. They will be having food trucks, music, prizes, craft vendors, and so much more! For any questions, please contact Maria Fazio at (570) 204-8308 or mfazio@glenbrookrhc.com.

Service 1st Federal Credit Union hosting seminar on April 23rd

Individuals with disabilities, along with their families, friends and caretakers, are invited to attend the “Financial Services & You Seminar” beginning at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, April 23, at CSIU Work Foundations+, 911 Greenough Street, Sunbury. Learn more and to register click here. Registration is required.

Sean-Black State Farm insurance Agent Photo contest

Have you entered yet? This year's categories are People, Nature, Places, and Miscellaneous. Limit one entry per category. Submissions must be sent to stephanie@insureberwick.com by May 17 at 8 p.m. to be considered!

Fromm Launches Services Division

Fromm, a 100-year-old distributor of electrical supplies and automation products, announced the launch of FrommConnect, a division that offers engineering, fabrication and labor-saving services to manufacturers and electrical contractors. Learn more.

Wilkes University SBDC's April Updates

Workshop Series for Nonprofits in Columbia County

As part of the Columbia County Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge, a series of workshops will be held for nonprofits in May and June. See the flyer for dates and topics, and visit the project website for more descriptions/locations/times. These workshops are free to all Columbia County nonprofit employees, so please share with anyone you think might be interested.

PPL Electric Utilities will plant a Tree for new paperless bill sign up

In celebration of Earth Month this April, for every PPL Electric Utilities customer who signs up for paperless billing during the month, the company will plant a tree through its Community Roots program. Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day by making the switch to paperless billing. Learn more.

Central Susquehanna Opportunities hosting two resource fairs

CSO is planning a Resource Fair for both Bloomsburg and Berwick. The Bloomsburg event will be held on Tuesday, May 28th, 9am - 12pm, and the Berwick event on Thursday, May 30th, 11am - 2pm. Please see flyers for more information and coordinator contact information to sign up to participate. CSO is also in the process of gathering information for their community needs assessment. Fill out that survey here. This survey will be open through April 30, 2024.

Bucknell SBDC Announces BizPitch Winners

Bucknell’s 12th annual Shark Tank-style pitch competition on Monday, April 8th showcased students’ new business ideas, ranging from medical devices that provide better comfort for users, innovations in agriculture to help feed the world and innovations in sustainability in consumer products. Learn more about the winners.

Camp Victory Remarkable day of golf

Join Camp Victory for a remarkable day of golf while supporting a great cause! Camp Victory proudly presents its 18th Annual Golf for Victory event. Register Now at: campvictory.org/golf Date: Monday, June 26th, 2024

Bloomsburg Rotary PB & J Drive underway

Now through April 25th the Bloomsburg Rotary is collecting PB & Jelly to be distributed through the Bloomsburg Food Cupboard. Get a list of drop off locations here.

Millville Insurance receives A Rating

AM Best the world's largest credit rating agency focusing on the insurance industry, affirmed Millville Insurance's A (Excellent) rating. Congratulations Millville Insurance!

PA Careerlink Spring Career Fair

The Columbia-Montour Spring Career Fair will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024. For more details and to learn how to register for space click here.

Servpro of Columbia, Montour & Sullivan Counties offering CE classes

5 CE classes will be offered by Servpro of Columbia, Montour & Sullivan Counties. Get the full schedule.

Renaissance Jamboree April 27th

Renaissance Jamboree will be happening Rain or shine 10 am - 5:00 pm on April 27th at Main and Market Streets in Downtown Bloomsburg. Get all the details here.

United In Recovery Naloxone Distribution Dates

United in Recovery is organizing free community naloxone giveaways. Community members can pick up naloxone kits along with information on substance use disorder treatment, counseling services, peer support, and basic needs assistance. Fentanyl and xylazine testing strips, along with other harm reduction, recovery, and treatment resources, are also available. Get a list of locations and dates here.

Together Health And Wellness Hosting Cold Plunge for a Cause

On May 4th from 9am-1pm, Together Health and Wellness will have a Cold Plunge for a Cause, where half of the proceeds will go to WholeSchool Mindfullness. For more information call 570-238-9080.

BOOM Camps happening

Better Orientation Onboarding & Mentoring (BOOM) Camps will be hosted free and online April - July. Get dates, session topics and to register by clicking here.

38th Annual Spring Fling Happening May 4th

Held the first Saturday in May, Danville's 38th Spring Fling is a celebration of the foods, shopping, and sounds that make it a special place. The all-ages outdoor event features over 200 downtown and area businesses, food trucks, craft vendors selling their handmade wares; activities for the kids, and entertainment on the Canal Park stage. Mark your calendars & don't miss the food, drink, music, arts, shopping and fun in downtown Danville on Saturday, May 4th from 9am-4pm.

Penn College to host Baja SAE Competition in May

Baja SAE challenges engineering students to design and build an off-road vehicle that will survive the severe punishment of rough terrain and in some competitions, water. Penn College will host a Baja SAE international competition, May 16–19, 2024, at the Schneebeli Earth Science Center’s heavy construction equipment operations training site. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities for the BAJA SAE Williamsport and ways to support the team.

3rd Annual Recovery Picnic Happening June 13

Bringing the community together to uplift and support those in recovery and celebrate the dedication of service providers and community members who make recovery in all its forms possible. Learn more and RSVP here.

Save the Date for Agapepalooza

Save the Date for Agapepalooza July 20th, 2024. This is a day of free fun for the whole family with activities, local vendors, and food. Learn more.