Member News ~ November 26, 2025
Craft Catering Provides Thanksgiving Meals to Local Families in Need
With support from anonymous community partners, Craft Catering prepared individual heat-and-serve Thanksgiving meals, providing enough food to serve 70–80 people this holiday season. Each meal featured a complete, chef-prepared holiday menu, reflecting Craft’s dedication to helping local families enjoy a warm and meaningful Thanksgiving. Read on.
Community Giving Foundation Sheds Light on "Giving Tuesday"
Community Giving Foundation is honored to partner with so many nonprofits right here in the local region. While encouraging researching nonprofits serving the community, the company has compiled a list of its 2025 nonprofit partners to get you started. Learn more.
Pine Barn Inn Gives Back This Holiday Season!
The Pine Barn Inn has launched their Pay It Forward with Pine Barn Inn program. The initiative provides chef-prepared meals to community members in need, spreading warmth and kindness right here in the Susquehanna Valley. Learn more at pinebarninn.com or by contacting Lauren Hosterman at lhosterman@pinebarninn.com.
The Women’s Center Continues Its Mission of Community Care This Season
This season, The Women’s Center is focusing on bringing joy and relief to families across Columbia and Montour counties. Their holiday support effort ensures that children and adults facing hardship are met with dignity, warmth, and practical help. The initiative reflects the Center’s long-standing commitment to compassion and community well-being. More information is available here.
InnoTek Launches Holiday Initiative to Serve Local Families
InnoTek is celebrating the holiday season with a company-wide effort to support Central Susquehanna Opportunities. Team members in Bloomsburg and Hazleton are collecting non-perishable items to help local families. It’s one of the ways InnoTek continues to invest in and uplift the communities it serves. Click here for more information.
Country Fresh supports Playground Project
Susquehanna Kids Launches 2025 Giving Back Guide
Susquehanna Kids has released its 2025 Giving Back Guide, a curated list of local organizations, service opportunities, and community projects that families can engage with throughout the Susquehanna Valley. The guide highlights a wide variety of ways to make an impact (including several completely free options) making it easy for families and individuals to get involved at any level. Explore the full guide.
DBI and The Bloomsburg Public Library Host Holiday Train Rides Sponsored by Service 1st Federal Credit Union - November 29-30
Join the annual North Pole Express Train Rides courtesy of Downtown Bloomsburg, Inc. and the Bloomsburg Public Library on Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30. Tickets are available online and in person at the library, but be sure to book early, as rides sell out. This event is sponsored by Service 1st Federal Credit Union to support the community and spread holiday cheer.
DBA Announces Holiday Calendar
The Danville Business Alliance's Promotions Committee has been hard at work creating a full calendar of events & promotions to engage our community, and to help support you and your businesses in what we hope will be a fun, festive, and prosperous holiday season. The season includes a “Pink Friday” kick off event, Santa Parade, Holiday Market and More! Click here to view the whole calendar.
Berwick Historical Society To Offer Christmas Tours - November 28 - December 30
Celebrate the season with the Berwick Historical Society's Jackson Mansion Christmas tours! Beginning November 28th through December 30th, tour the Jackson Mansion while learning about German and Pennsylvania Dutch Christmas traditions! Tours are sponsored by First Keystone Community Bank. Please call (570) 520-4110 for details or visit https://www.berwickhistoricalsociety.org/
Swift Kennedy Releases its November Live Well, Work Well Newsletter
This month's Live Well, Work Well Newsletter highlights the power of gratitude and positive thinking, combatting tech neck and adjusting to daylight saving time. Download now!
Bloomsburg Children's Museum Announces November Programs
The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum (2 West 7th Street) is pleased to announce its programs for November 2025. The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum will be closed on November 27th and 28th. For more information about these and additional programs, click here or visit the-childrens-museum.org
Susquehanna Kids' Holiday Happenings Guide 2025
Get ready to make this holiday season unforgettable! The 2025 Susquehanna Kids Holiday Guide is packed with everything you need to celebrate—from sparkling light displays to festive parades, Santa visits, and family events happening all across the region. View the guide by clicking here.
Are you planning an event for the United States' 250th anniversary?
The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, and the Chamber is proud to be part of the Columbia and Montour Counties America 250th planning committee. We’re calling on local organizations to share their plans for celebrations and events. If your organization is planning an activity, please contact Beth Goldman at gold1beth@gmail.com, Co-Chair of the Columbia Montour County America 250th Committee. Stay tuned for more details as our community prepares to celebrate this historic milestone!
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Save the Date: Focus Central PA 2026 Industrial Development Forum
Mark your calendars for the Focus Central PA Industrial Development Forum on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the Nittany Lion Inn in State College, PA. This forward-thinking event brings together leaders in industrial innovation and economic growth to explore opportunities shaping Pennsylvania’s future. Learn more at FocusCentralPA.org