Member News ~ September 3, 2026
Dates & Events:
Sept 3 - Today is PA Career Link Day
You're invited to PA Career Link Day! Stop in at the Columbia Montour location in Bloomsburg until 3 pm to meet their staff, explore their services, and learn how they're connecting job seekers and employers across the Central Region.
Sept 3 - FREE Summer Concerts at Sponsler Park
Join the Berwick Borough TONIGHT for "Memory Lane" performance. Bring a chair or blanket, relax, and enjoy an evening of live music in the park. Overflow parking will be available at Saint Joseph’s Parish. A special thank you to our partners, Berwick Arts Association, and the Community Giving Foundation for their generous financial support.
Sept 4 - First Friday in Downtown Bloomsburg
Shops open late, live music, craft and food vendors and much more are part of each First Friday in downtown Bloomsburg. Come on out and join the fun! Free Admission, for more information visit downtownbloomsburg.org
Sept 10 through 20 - BLOOMSBURG THEATRE ENSEMBLE BEGINS SEASON WITH CRY IT OUT
Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble will open its 49th season with the play, Cry It Out by Molly Smith-Metzler, which will run from September 10th - 20th and then tour across the region from September 24th through October 3rd. Cry It Out follows the interlocking stories of three new mothers as they navigate expectations, work, finances, and sense-of-self. Performances start at 7:30 PM. There are evening performances on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays with 2:00pm matinee performances on Saturday and Sunday. For additional information, visit https://www.bte.org/cry-it-out
Sept 12 - 48th Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Festival
The Danville Business Alliance (DBA) is welcoming the fall season with a full month of events celebrating Danville’s history, creativity, local businesses, and community spirit. September’s featured event is the 48th Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Festival, held in conjunction with the Danville Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 12, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This longtime community tradition brings artists, craftspeople, reenactments, vendors, entertainment, and family-friendly activities to Danville. Special America 250 train rides will also be offered as part of the festivities (departing from the Middle School), providing another memorable way to celebrate Pennsylvania’s history and Danville’s heritage.
Sept 20 - Trio Will Perform Works By Schubert, Dvorak, and Smetana at the Weis Center
The Weis Center will welcome classical ensemble Trio Bohemo on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. in the Weis Center Concert Hall. Trio Bohémo, with Jan Vojtek (piano), Matouš Pěruška (violin), and Kristina Vocetková (cello), has swiftly emerged as a force on the international chamber music scene. For more information about this event, contact Lisa Leighton, marketing and outreach director, at 570-577-3727 or by e-mail at lisa.leighton@bucknell.edu.
Sept 22 - State Farm Car Seat Checkup Event
Sean Black and Laurie Powell are teaming up with Geisinger and other local healthcare providers to host a kids car seat check event on Tuesday, September 22nd from 4p – 7p at the Geisinger Reichert Rd Facility. The event is free and open to the public. Susquehanna Kids will be providing resources for parents and activities for kids. For more information, click here!
Sept 24 - Free WEBINAR: 7 Most Frequently Asked Questions by Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
This webinar will focus on the 7 most common questions McKonly & Asbury receives from entrepreneurs and business owners, as it pertains to financial operations of their business. Partner David Blain, Partner Lindsay Young, and Senior Manager Zach McLaren will provide entrepreneurs and/or business owners with the answers and key information to help with a number of these frequently asked questions. Registration Link: WEBINAR: 7 Most Frequently Asked Questions Business Owners
Announcements:
Bloomsburg Children’s Museum Opens Registration for 12th Annual Science Fair
Registration is now open for the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum’s 12th Annual Science Fair, scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 21, 2027, at the Bloomsburg Fire Hall, 911 Market St., Bloomsburg. Students in grades 6 through 12 are invited to design an original project, present their findings to local judges and compete for awards. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top overall performers in each grade. Students, parents and educators can register a project at https://bit.ly/bcmsciencefair12
Service 1st Federal Credit Union’s 32nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament Benefits Two Local Organizations
Service 1st Federal Credit Union held its 32nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, August 28, at Frosty Valley Resort in Danville. During the tournament, Service 1st presented two local charities with donations totaling $68,000! Beneficiaries of the 32nd Annual Service 1st Charity Golf Tournament included For the Cause NEPA, located in Berwick, and the Bloomsburg Salvation Army Service Center, located in Bloomsburg. Since 1994, Service 1st’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament has raised over $860,500 to benefit area organizations.
SBA Disaster Assistance Available for Pennsylvania Businesses and Private Nonprofits - Columbia County
Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans for those impacted by freeze April 20 – May 31. Applications for disaster loans may be submitted online using the MySBA Loan Portal at https://lending.sba.gov or other locally announced locations. Please contact the SBA’s Customer Service Center by email at disastercustomerservice@sba.gov or by phone at 1-800-659-2955 for further assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
Did You Miss Last Week's Member News? Here's News That's Still Timely:
Geisinger Hospitals Recognized as Nation’s Best
Four Geisinger hospitals have been recognized for high performance in the 2026–2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital rankings, with two hospitals ranking among the top in the state. Of the 4,400 hospitals evaluated, 43% received any kind of award and only 16% earned a numerical ranking in a state, metro area or medical specialty. Click here to view the hospitals that were recognized for honors.
Susquehanna Kids Shares Fall Activities Guide
Fall activity signups are here, and with them comes the yearly scramble to figure out which classes, activities, and programs are actually worth your family’s time (and calendar space). Whether you’re looking for a music or theatre class that sparks a lifelong passion, a rec sports league that gets your kid moving or learning a new skill, or a low-key craft program for an after school activity, this guide rounds up the best out-of-school options for fall — organized by category so you can find a fit fast and lock in a spot before registration fills up.
The Bloomsburg Area YMCA is Looking for Volunteers
Jazz Artist Endea Owens Performs with her Ensemble at the Weis Center - Sept 17
The Weis Center will welcome jazz ensemble Endea Owens and The Cookout on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center Concert Hall. For more information about this event, contact Lisa Leighton, marketing and outreach director, at 570-577-3727 or by e-mail at lisa.leighton@bucknell.edu.
Save the date for Ronald McDonald House Day at the Bloomsburg Fair on Tuesday- Sept 29
On Tuesday, Sept 29th, 1$ from every Bloomsburg Fair general admission ticket will go toward supporting the Ronald McDonald House of Danville.
Bloomsburg Children's Museum is in Need of Stuffed Animals- Now through Sept 30
The Bloomsburg Children's Museum is in need of stuffed animals for an upcoming class at the museum. Clean, new or gently used stuffed animals may be donated at the Bloomsburg Children's Museum now through the month of September. They are open Mondays - Saturdays from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. (Please note: They will be closed 9/12/26 and 9/22/26.)
The Fall Foliage and Halloween Train Rides are Back - Oct 18
On Saturday, October 17, DBI and the Bloomsburg Public Library will offer three train ride excursions. The family-oriented Halloween train rides last only a little over an hour and are at 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM. These trips have plenty of child-centered activities including music, costumed characters, and a Halloween costume contest. Each train car will have one first place winner in the costume contest. More information is available through the downtownbloomsburg.org and bloomsburgpl.org websites as well as in person at the Bloomsburg Public Library during their regular operating hours.
