Member News ~ June 12, 2025
Susquehanna Valley United Way Celebrates Campaign Success, New Leadership, and Bold Future
Susquehanna Valley United Way proudly wrapped its 2024–2025 Campaign on a high note during a special celebration held Thursday, June 5th at Susquehanna University’s Downtown Center. Learn more.
$100,000 in Grants Distributed Through Foundation and Amazon Partnership
The Community Giving Foundation recently partnered with Amazon to distribute $100,000 in grant funding to nonprofits serving the Berwick area. Learn More.
Bloomsburg Children’s Museum Receives $40,000 Grant from Arconic Foundation to Expand Manufacturing-Focused STEM Programs for Rural Youth
The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum (BCM) announced today that it has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the Arconic Foundation, with local support from Kawneer Bloomsburg, to expand the Museum’s manufacturing and engineering education programs for students ages 10–17 across Columbia, Montour, and Northumberland Counties. Learn more.
CSIU to Host The Human Experience Summer Camp
FREE for Students in Grades 7–12! The Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit is proud to host The Human Experience, a four-day, immersive summer program designed to foster connection, self-awareness, and community-building among students through a blend of educational training, leadership development, and theatrical experiences. July 21–24, 2025 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Central Susquehanna LPN Career Center– 15 Lawton Lane, Milton, PA. Open to students entering grades 7–12 in the 2025–26 school year. For more information, contact Julie Petrin at jpetrin@csiu.org or 570-523-1155 ext. 2316.
Discover Local Beauty on Display During the 2025 Danville Heritage Garden Tours
The Danville Heritage Festival Committee is proud to announce the return
of one of its most beloved summer traditions: the 2025 Danville Heritage Garden Tours, taking place on Saturday, June 28 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Learn more.
Columbia County Recognizes Chamber members with Victim Service Award
Columbia County District Attorney’s Office recently held the 2nd Annual Victim Service Award Ceremony to recognize those in our community who are strong advocates and supporters of crime Victims in our communities. Sgt. Rob Neiderhiser of Bloomsburg University Police Department received this year’s Law Enforcement Victim Service Award. Emily Karc, Founder and CEO of Learning to Live Beloved Ministries, received the Frances Fraley Community Partner Victim Service Award. Both recipients have made monumental contributions to victim services in Columbia County. Congratulations!
Women's Center of Columbia and Montour Counties hosting Father's Day Celebration
Join the Women's Center of Columbia and Montour Counties for a Father's Day Celebration on June 15th from 12:00 - 4:00 pm. The day will feature food, outdoor activities and games, and a basket raffle. For more information and to register click here.
PA Careerlink hosting Unemployment Compensation: Relief from Charges Employer Seminar
Concerned about controlling Unemployment Compensation costs? This in-person seminar, hosted by PA Careerlink, explains what Relief from Charges is, eligibility, and how to file. Join them on July 30th from 3:30 - 4:30 at their Central Rd location in Bloomsburg. For more information and to register reach out to Tammy Pursel OR Drew Edsell.
Did You Miss Last Week's Member News? Here's News That's Still Timely
Help the Columbia Child Development Program - Head Start Celebrate 60 years!
Head Start is turning 60 with a digital birthday card! Share your memories of how Head Start has impacted your life, or simply join us in saying Happy Birthday! Sign the card here.
Bucknell SBDC Hosting Ribbon Cutting
Join the Bucknell SBDC for a ribbon cutting on June 12th for a new fusion restaurant in Danville. Learn more here.
Summer Festival happening at Villa Sacred Heart July 12
The Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius invite you to Villa Sacred Hear in Danville to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Summer Festival. The event begins at 10:30 on July 12th. Enjoy food trucks, Sisters' Bakery, a flea Market, arts and crafts, Bingo, Books, and MORE! Help them celebrate 50 years!
Bloomsburg Children's Museum Announces June Programs
Swift Kennedy Releases June Newsletter
Bloomsburg Public Library Summer Book Sale
Join the Bloomsburg Public Library for their annual book sale happening June 10 - 14th. More than 10,000 books in good condition at great prices! All proceeds benefit the Bloomsburg Public Library. Get more details here.
Women's Giving Circle to hold next "On the Bright Side" Rescheduled to August 21st
The Women's Giving Circle will hold its next "On the Bright Side" virtual lunch session on Thursday, August 21st at noon. Curious to know more about your family history, but not sure how to get started? Join them to learn tips and tricks to discovering your story. Please also come to share interesting facts about your ancestors. Two of our Women's Giving Circle committee members have Marie Antoinette and William Shakespeare on their family trees! Register here.
Attention Artists
America250PA is accepting design submissions from Pennsylvania artists for the ‘Bells Across PA’ art series to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the United States in 2026. The selected artists will execute their designs on bell sculptures. View the full announcement here.
Learning to Live Beloved Ministries hosts Family Mini Golf Night
Families are welcome to join for a night of mini golf on Saturday, July 26th, from 3 pm-8 pm learn more on their Facebook page
Ronald McDonald House of Danville seeks meal group volunteers
The Ronald McDonald House of Danville is home to families with children receiving medical care at local hospitals. The House has a fully-stocked kitchen and provides meals for families staying at the House. They are seeking meal group volunteers to help cook or cater meals for families so they can relax and enjoy a meal together in the dining room. Interested in cooking a meal? Contact Molly Shaw at mshaw@rmhdanville.com for more details or visit the link to sign up: https://ow.ly/r9ph50SSp89.
Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble Announces Summer Camps
BTE Theatre School offers a range of classes, workshops, and camps designed to teach the fundamentals of the theater arts on an age-appropriate basis: critical reading, aesthetic analysis, creative thinking and problem solving, collaboration, theatre technology, oral interpretation, movement, and more. Visit this link for more information.
MC Federal Credit Union hosting 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Join MC Federal Credit Union Friday, June 27, 2025, for MC Federal Credit Union’s 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Knoebels Three Ponds Golf Course in Elysburg, PA. Whether you're an experienced golfer or just love supporting a great cause, this event is a fantastic way to enjoy the summer sun while giving back to the community. Learn more.
New Growing Greener Grants Available for Local Environmental Projects
This week, the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the opening of a new application round for the Growing Greener Plus Grant Program.
This program provides vital funding – the largest single investment of state funds for these purposes – to address critical environmental concerns like clean water, watershed restoration, flood mitigation, and more. For more information visit the DEP's website.
Ken Pollock Ford Announces 2025 Car Show
Kenn Pollock Ford prepares for their Car Show on September 14th, 2025 from 10am-3pm. View the flyer here.
Bloomsburg Rotary Gears Up for Their Annual Golf Tournament.
The tournament will be held on August 13th, and proceeds will support AGAPE's Backpacks for Kids Program. Registration forms with payment in full are due by August 1, 2025. Click here to view the registration form.
The Women's Center Hosting Brain Trauma Event
The Women's Center of Columbia and Montour Counties will be hosting a brain trauma event on June 20th. This is a free event covering brain injuries and held from 9:00 - 3:30 at the Hub at Mulberry Mills. Click here to register spaces are limited.
Northern Columbia Community & Cultural Center hosting Golf Tournament
Join the Northern Columbia Community & Cultural Center for the Richard Kriebel & George Hasay Memorial Golf Tournament on June 14th. Learn more here.