Member News ~ July 3, 2025
First Friday- Date Change
Bloomsburg's First Friday will be moved to July 11th. Attendees are encouraged to spend July 4th in Town Park!
Montour County Comprehensive plan in the works
Montour County is creating a comprehensive plan and is looking for the public's opinion. Fill out a survey that will be used to shape the the plan's priorities here.
PPL Power Line Newsletter out now
Check out the July edition of PPL's Power Line.
BTE Stages Sensory-Friendly Performance of Sideways Stories on Saturday, July 12th
Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble will hold its free Kathy Baas Sensory-Friendly performance of Sideways Stories from Wayside School on Saturday, July 12th at 2 PM. Learn more.
Sunset Ridge 4th Annual "Let's Have A Blast" Happening Tonight
Join Sunset Ridge for their 4th Annual "Let's Have a Blast" Celebration tonight starting 6:00 pm. Learn more.
"Go Joe" Coming to Pine Barn
Joe Snedeker's annual "Go Joe" will be starting out at the Pine Barn Inn on July 22. Everyone is welcome to the send-off! Be at the Pine Barn no later than 7:45 am!
North Shore Railroad & Affiliates - On Track Newsletter out now
Check out North Shore Railroad & Affiliates' second quarter newsletter.
McKonly & Asbury Receive Recognition
For the seventh consecutive year McKonly & Asbury has received ClearlyRated’s Best of Accounting Award for outstanding client satisfaction. This recognition reflects ratings and feedback from their clients. Congratulations!
Swift Kennedy's July Newsletter out now
Check out the July Live Well, Work Well Newsletter from Swift Kennedy.
Local Partners Step Up to Secure Site for Greater Berwick Homeless Shelter
CSO Mini Mobile Food Pantry receives funding
Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc. has received a $20,000 grant from M&T Bank Charitable Foundation for their new Mini Mobile Food Pantry. The program will help them reach even more people in rural and underserved communities.
Bloomsburg Children's Museum T-Shirts Available
Available for purchase now through July 20th the Bloomsburg Children's Museum is selling T-Shirts. All proceeds will go toward supporting programs and outreach. Learn more.
Chamber Member Directory Sales continuing
Member directory ad sales are happening now through July 25th. Learn more here OR reach out to Lois Wolfe for more details.
North Central Sight Services Hosting White Cane 5K
Benton Rodeo Association Announces 40th Annual Frontier Days Championship
The Benton Rodeo will be taking place on July 15-20th. Click here for more information
Save the date for Danville Summer Sidewalk Sales
Be part of one of downtown Danville’s biggest shopping events of the summer! The Danville Business Alliance is inviting all member businesses to participate in Summer Sidewalk Sales, Saturday, July 12th, 2025, a day dedicated to boosting foot traffic, spotlighting local shops, and creating a vibrant community experience. Sign Up Here.
Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau Shares a NEW Program
A Master Angler Passport! Organized through the popular fishing tournament company, iAngler, this program allows visitors and residents alike to get out on the water in Columbia Montour counties and record the fish species caught in the iAngler mobile app. To learn more about this new program, please click here.
The Bloomsburg Children's Museum Announces July Programs
The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum, 2 West 7th Street, is pleased to announce its programs for July 2025. The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum is open Monday through Saturday 10 am-4 pm. The Museum will be closed on Friday, July 4. For more information about these and additional programs, visit the-childrens-museum.org
Learning to Live Beloved Ministries Red Sand Project
Learning to Live Beloved Ministries will be conducting their first annual Red Sand Project on July 30th. This initiative is focused on raising awareness and providing support for individuals in the area who are falling through the cracks in existing systems, especially victims of human sex trafficking.
SBDC Hosts Webinar
Dorothy Lane, Director of the Wilkes University SBDC is presenting "The First Step: Starting a Business in Pennsylvania"
The Bloomsburg Area YMCA offers Adaptive Track & Field
The Bloomsburg Children's Museum and Bloomsburg Teen Center Partner for Summer Program
“How Did You Make That?” is a free 5-week camp for teens where they will go behind the scenes at real local manufacturers to see how things are made from design to production. They will visit places like Commercial Stainless, Sekisui, Dyco, Rick Stanley Clockworks, GAF Roofing, and more. Camp starts July 23rd and meets Wednesdays at 4:30 PM. Transportation from the Bloomsburg Teen Center and food are included and it’s completely free to join. Click here for more information.
Hopewell Park: Temporarily Closed
The Montour Area Recreation Commission (MARC) advises users of Hopewell Park in Mahoning Township, Montour County, that the park will be closed to public use on Monday, June 16, weather permitting, and for several days in the next several weeks as construction begins on Moore Energy’s nearby solar energy facility. Work will include reconstruction of the park’s access road and an expansion of the park’s parking area.
McKonly & Asbury Host July Webinar
On July 10th tune in for a FREE Webinar from 2:00-3:00pm. Elizabeth Harriger, Amanda Frikker and Megan Krider, will be presenting on Understanding Long-Term Monitoring and Compliance for Rental Projects Receiving AHP Funding. Click here to register
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.
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.
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!