Member News ~ July 30, 2026

Events & Dates:

McBride Memorial Library Hosts Lego Club- July 30

Multi-generational program for the whole family. Join them from 4-5:30pm in the community room on the second floor to participate in the creative Lego challenge, along with freestyle building. Learn More

Celebrate Berwick - Aug 1

From 11am - 4pm, Market Street in front of the Jackson Mansion and McBride Memorial Library will be closed to traffic and filled with craft vendors, food trucks/vendors, live music, adult beverages, activities for kiddos, and so much more!

CSO Emergency Solutions Grant Review - Aug 3

Community members, partners, and stakeholders are invited to attend a public review of the 2026 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Work Plan for Columbia, Montour, and Northumberland Counties. Join them on Monday, August 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at CSO's Shamokin office to learn about proposed activities and share feedback. The funding request supports Rapid Rehousing, Street Outreach, Homelessness Prevention, and Emergency Shelter Services. More Information

Dwell is hosting Back to School Pop-Up event - Aug 7

Children in foster and kinship care can shop for school supplies and clothing so they feel prepared and confident on their first day of school.

Friday, August 7 | 1–3 PM Wesley United Methodist Church

130 W. 3rd St., Bloomsburg Register Here

Glen Brook Cruise for a Cause - Aug 16

Glen Brook is hosting Cruise for a Cause with the Alzheimer’s Association. This event will take place on Sunday August 16^th from 11am-3pm at 901 East 16^th street Berwick, PA 18603. There will be food, basket raffles and music. All vehicles are welcome and dash plaques will be provided to the first 30 vehicles registered. For more information and registration contact Maria Fazio (570)-204-8308 or mfazio@glenbrookrhc.com.

Danville - America’s 250th Celebration Train Rides - Sept 12

NSHR will also be using NSHR 2238 in passenger rides on Saturday, September 12th, in conjunction with Danville Heritage Festival - with an emphasis on America’s 250th Celebrations. Departure times will be: 10am, noon, 2pm, and 4pm. These rides will load at Danville Middle School, travel 30 minutes towards Bloomsburg, and return. Learn More

Bloomsburg Fair Announces 2026 Free Stage Line Up - Sept 25 - Oct 3

Get ready to enjoy the Free Stage during the Bloomsburg Fair! Bring your family and friends, grab some fair food, and enjoy great live music, all FREE with your fair admission! Click here for the full lineup.

Announcements:

Camp Victory Newsletter Out Now

Click here to read the Summer 2026: Special Gala Edition Newsletter. This edition features awards, to Debbie Snyder & West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

The Community Giving Foundation has reached $100 million in assets

This achievement is a testament to the power of collective generosity and a shared commitment to our region’s future. It means greater grantmaking capacity, stronger support for local nonprofits, and increased flexibility to respond to emerging community needs—today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Read more from Regional Board Chair Harry Mathias in this month’s Where Giving Meets Community

64th Annual Berwick Invitational at the Berwick Golf Club

Congratulations to Grant Gronka and Devin McLaughlin for capturing the 64th Annual Berwick Invitational at the Berwick Golf Club this past weekend! In the Senior Division, the team of Carl Stackhouse and Kerry Maurer won the Berwick Invitational Senior Division for the 4th time in the past 5 years! Congratulations to all who participated in making this 64th edition of the Invitational a fun filled event with a lifetime of memories!

Shape the future of programming at Thomas Beaver Free Library

Take their 3-minute Community Survey and help plan future events and programs: https://tinyurl.com/TBflSURVEY

Hinerfeld Commercial Real Estate Sold Former Marjol Battery Site Throop, PA

Hinerfeld Commercial Real Estate announces the successful sale of a 101-acre property formerly known as the Marjol Battery Federal Superfund Site in Throop PA. This transaction is a major milestone in the property’s evolution from a formerly industrial property to land for future residential development. The approximately 101-acre property is expected to be developed into a residential community.

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Glen Brook Shoe Drive - July 29

We have entered the final week of the shoe drive at Glen Brook! Every pair of shoes and dollar raised goes directly to support the Walk to End Alzheimer’s the final pickup is Wednesday, July 29.

The Women's Center Red Sand Project - July 30

Join The Women's Center from 11am-1pm in Bloomsburg or Danville to spread awareness during World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Click Here for More Information.

Danville Business Alliance is Looking for Vendors - July 31

The 48th Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Festival will be here before you know it! Join them as a vendor! For best space availability, it is recommended to register before July 31!

Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver invites you to attend her upcoming grant seminar, “How to Be a Better Applicant,” - August 13

Join them from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at the Bloomsburg Area High School Auditorium, 1200 Railroad St., Bloomsburg, PA 17815. RSVP: Please register by Tuesday, August 11 using this link or by calling their Shamokin Dam office at 570‑743‑1918.

Pine Barn Inn hosts Susquehanna Valley Business Mixer - August 17

Pine Barn Inn in partnership with 7 Mountain Media invites local business owners, professionals, chamber members, and community leaders to join them for the Susquehanna Valley Business Mixer. This free networking event will be held Monday August 17^th from 4:00pm-6:00pm at the Pine Barn Inn Ballroom. Attendance is free, and registration is easy, reserve your spot here.

The Exchange Presents Bloomsburg’s 18th Annual ArtFest - Aug 22

Dedicated to bringing the arts to all communities throughout the region, The Exchange presents Columbia County’s biggest one-day-fine-art-and-music event of the year. The 18th annual ArtFest will take place on Saturday August 22nd from 10am-5pm. This event will be located on Market Street in downtown Bloomsburg from the monument down to 3rd Street. ArtFest will showcase over 50 artists original work accompanied by live music, food vendors and fun educational activities for all ages. For more information about The Exchange and ArtFest, visit ExchangeArts.org.

CCDP and DCDC Present Bounce Boogie and Benefit- Sept 12

They are excited to invite your organization to participate as a resource table vendor or activity provider at Bounce, Boogie & Benefit, a family-friendly community event hosted by Columbia Child Development Program (CCDP) and Danville Child Development Center (DCDC) on Saturday, September 12, from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more details, contact Denise Baney or Morgana Slodysko

Journey Bank Photography Competition Registration Deadline Approaching - September 18

Journey Bank is inviting local photographers to showcase their talent in its Fifth Annual Photography Competition, with registration and photo submissions due by Friday, September 18th, 2026. The free competition is open to photographers of all experience levels who reside or attend school within a 50-mile radius of a Journey Bank office. Participants may submit images in a variety of categories, including Animals/Wildlife, Flowers, Black & White, Wood, Group of 5, Cell Phone, USA250, and a Youth Category for photographers ages 12 and under. Winners will be recognized during an awards event on October 4th in Berwick, with cash prizes awarded in each category. Learn more and register here.

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