Member News ~ December 12, 2024
Berwick Winterfest Happening December 13th and 14th
Downtown Business owners have come together to once again host our free family friendly Winterfest events on December 13th and December 14th in downtown Berwick. Learn more!
McKonly & Asbury Hosting Income Tax Webinar December 19th
Join the McKonly & Asbury Tax team leader and Partner Mark Heath for an insightful webinar on December 19, 2024, at 2pm for an outline of the evolving landscape of income taxes. Learn More and register.
New Resource For State Grants
The Commonwealth Office of Digital Experience (CODE PA) recently launched a new resource to make it easier for residents, businesses, nonprofits, schools and local governments to find and apply for grants from state agencies. Check it out here.
Are you from Berwick? Fill out the Berwick Blueprint Community Survey
Berwick is inviting residents, business owners, and visitors of Berwick to offer their opinions on a series of standard perceptual questions about the community. Take the survey here!
IMC Secures DOE SMART & ARC ARISE Grants
The Innovative Manufacturers Center (IMC), a public-private partnership dedicated to supporting small- and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) in Central Pennsylvania, has been awarded two grants aimed at advancing technology adoption and green energy manufacturing in the region. Learn more here.
Learning To Live Beloved Ministries to hold Gala January 11th
Learning to Live Beloved Ministries will be holding its First Annual Well House Gala on January 11th at the Pine Barn. Learn more.
PPL Powered Economic Investment Partners Forum Held to Advance Smart Economic Growth to Empower Communities
Focus Central Pennsylvania with generous support from PPL Foundation organized and held a PPL POWERED ECONOMIC INVESTMENT PARTNERS FORUM on Tuesday, December 3rd in Danville, Pennsylvania. Learn more.
PATHS Free Virtual Safety Training December 2024
PATHS will offer over 30 training sessions in December to raise awareness of holiday safety, weather safety, and more. Take a look at the full PATHS Training Calendar.
Cash & Carry IX happening through December 29th
The annual show opened with almost 400 pieces by almost 200 artists from nine central Pennsylvania counties including students from Bloomsburg High School and Central Columbia Middle School. Learn more.
2024-2025 PDA Senior Community Center Grant Application Open
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging has opened the Senior Community Center Grant Program for the 2024-25 year. All applications and application materials for the competitive grant funding must be received electronically through the Electronic Single Application (ESA) system from eligible AAA-affiliated SCCs no later than 5 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 13. Additional information, including the application submission instructions, can be found here.
Bloomsburg Children's Museum Receives PPL Foundation Grant
The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum is pleased to announce it has received a $11,000 grant from the PPL Foundation. These funds will support the "Wired for Success: Empowering Students Through STEM." Learn More.
PPL Electric Utilities Quarterly Newsletter is out now
Check out the newsletter here.
LCBC offering 4 Christmas Services this year
Join LCBC for one of its 4 Christmas Services this year. Each service will feature festive music, a message and connecting over a good cup of hot chocolate. Get a full list of services at the Columbia Montour Campus here!
America250PA Launches First Round of Semiquincentennial Grants
America250PA is now accepting applications for the first round of semiquincentennial grants to help celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America through December 15th. For additional information about how to apply, including a schedule of virtual office hours to answer questions about the program, click here.
Code Blue Declaration
The Town of Bloomsburg is proud to partner with AGAPE to provide vital shelter and support during Code Blue events this winter season. Mayor Hummel has declared a CODE BLUE in effect beginning 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 and is anticipated to last up through 8 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024. For more information or to get involved, please visit https://agapelovefromabove.org/
Hand in Hand hosting Sensory Santa
Sensory Santa is offered in a quiet, relaxed environment for children who need extra time to experience this cherished Christmas activity. Children can sit on the floor, play with blocks and cars, or color a picture. No one is rushed, and each child gets the time they need. Santa comes to Benton, Berwick, Bloomsburg, and Danville each December. Get the full schedule here.
LCBC hosting Night to Shine
On Friday, February 7, 2025, LCBC will once again partner with the Tim Tebow Foundation to host Night to Shine, an unforgettable prom night experience for people with special needs. Night to Shine is a worldwide movement that will include special needs proms in 50 states and 7 countries. This is LCBC’s 10th year hosting this unforgettable night in NEPA. Learn more here.
Save the Date - DCDC's Dueling Piano's Coming back April 2025!
Please stay tuned for details on how you can be a part of this great event!