Member News ~ October 22, 2026
Dates & Events:
Oct 23 - One Last B.T.C.C.A. Outdoor Movie
Join The Berwick Theater & Center for Community Arts at Sponsler Park for a showing of Hocus Pocus 2! The FREE Admission movie will start at 6:30 and is presented in partnership with The Borough of Berwick & The Community Giving Foundation. All guests are encouraged to bring a chair & blanket. Check www.berwicktheater.org for Movie-&-LIVE Show info.
Oct 23 - Bloomsburg’s favorite Halloween activity, BOO!burg
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Join the Exchange for Bloomsburg’s favorite Halloween activity, BOO!burg! Crafts and other activities, Trunk-or-Treat, Costume contest (ages 0-12), Face painting, Hot dogs and hot chocolate, Pumpkin drop, And more. If it rains, they will move everything into the Y’s gymnasium. Free and open to everyone of all ages! Venue: Seventh Street 570-317-2596 ExchangeArts.org
Oct 25 - Greenwood Friends School Invites Community to Second Annual Fall Festival
Greenwood Friends School invites families, friends, and neighbors to its Second Annual Fall Festival on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from noon to 3:00 p.m. on the school's campus in Greenwood Valley, between Millville and Orangeville. The outdoor festival will bring together local artists, makers, small businesses, and community organizations for an afternoon of food, creativity, hands-on activities, and community connection. For more information, visit www.greenwood-friends.org
Oct 29 - Gravity and Other Myths Returns to Weis Center with Piece Ten Thousand Hours
The Weis Center will welcome contemporary cirque ensemble Gravity and Other Myths on Thursday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center Concert Hall. Gravity & Other Myths (GOM) is the “jaw-dropping” circus company from Adelaide, Australia, who are known for its honest approach to performance, creating works that emphasize human connection and acrobatic virtuosity. 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.
Nov 19- Homeless in the Valley, hosted by CSO in partnership with Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver.
Nov 24 - Bloomsburg Children’s Museum Invites Community to Annual Gingerbread House Competition at TreeFest
Participants can register for the 11th Annual Gingerbread House Competition at bit.ly/bcm-11th-gingerbread. Entries may be dropped off at the Caldwell Consistory from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 24 or 25. For more information about the Gingerbread House Competition, including entry information, visit the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum or contact the Museum at (570) 389-9206.
Nov 27 through Dec 6 - Be a Part of the Magic of TreeFest at BTE
Announcements:
SEKISUI KYDEX welcomed local students and educators to their South Campus for Manufacturing Day
More than 150 local students joined from Benton Area High School, Bloomsburg High School, Central Columbia Area High School, and Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School and discovered how many different paths can lead to a career in manufacturing. The visit highlighted roles including inspector/packer, extrusion operator, quality technician, color technician, production engineer, automation engineer, appLab™ engineer, graphic designer, and traditional business support positions.
Central Columbia FFA Advisor Receives State Citation
Mr. Doug Brown, Agricultural/Environmental Science Instructor and FFA Advisor at Central Columbia High School received a Pennsylvania House of Representatives State Citation for being awarded the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau and National Association of Agricultural Educators Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award. State Representative Robert Leadbeter attended the 2026 Agricultural Day at the 2026 Bloomsburg Fair inside the Keystone Building of the fairgrounds and awarded Mr. Brown this distinct honor.
Did You Miss Last Week's Member News? Here's News That's Still Timely:
SEKISUI KYDEX announces Marty Miller as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective November 1, 2026
Marty Miller joined SEKISUI KYDEX over 3 years ago as the Sr. VP of Operations, bringing more than 30 years of manufacturing experience to the organization. During this time, he has overseen IT and Automation, Innovation, and Production across three campuses, while also leading Supply Chain, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Continuous Improvement, and Maintenance. Prior to joining SEKISUI KYDEX, Miller served as Chief Operating Officer at Accupac in Mainland, Pennsylvania, providing him with extensive experience in operational leadership and organizational improvement. Visit www.kydex.com for more information.
MARC is excited to announce the Hopewell Park Pump Track, jumps line, and skills features are now open for public use
MARC’s staff will continue work at the site next week to finalize remaining details, but all newly installed features are complete and all park usage restrictions have been lifted. MARC thanks the American Ramp Company team and the many supporters who helped make the project possible.
Jon White-Spunner joins The Exchange as Development Director
The Exchange happily announces that Jon White-Spunner has joined the organization as our new Development Director. In this role, Jon will lead The Exchange’s fundraising efforts, broadening and deepening our support as we continue to bring the arts to all communities throughout our region.
Geisinger Behavioral Health Centers Accepts Award
They are honored to be recognized as the first recipient of The Joint Commission’s inaugural Care Team Award. This achievement reflects the dedication, collaboration and compassion their team brings to patients, families and communities every day. Congratulations to the incredible Geisinger Behavioral Health Centers Northeast team!
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Oct 22- Danville After Dark
The Danville Business Alliance (DBA) invites the community to enjoy a family-friendly evening under the stars at Danville After Dark on Thursday, October 22, 2026, in Canal Park. Festivities begin at 6 p.m., followed by a free outdoor screening of Casper at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.visitdanvillepa.org.
Oct 25 - Weis Center Presents Free World Music & Dance Performance: “Ori: An Exploration of Brazilian Dance and Music”
The Weis Center will present “Ori: An Exploration of Brazilian Dance and Music” on Sunday, October 25 at 2 p.m. in the Weis Center Concert Hall. The performance is free and tickets are not required. The runtime for Ori is 70 minutes with a 5-minute technical intermission. The performance order is as follows: Live Music – 25 minutes, 5-minute intermission, Dance – 45 minutes.
Oct 28 - BAYADA All-inclusive Trunk-or-Treat
Join BAYADA Bloomsburg for an all-inclusive trunk or treat at their Bloomsburg office (2041 Columbia Blvd) This event will take place from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. To participate as a trunk, contact 570-389-1568.
Oct 30 - Bloomsburg Public Library Sinister Soiree Author Talk & Book Signing
You’re invited to the book launch of Sinister Soirée: A Celebration Horror Anthology! Come to the Bloomsburg Public Library on Friday, October 30th at 7:00 PM to meet the authors and editor for an evening of celebration-themed horror, featuring readings, Q&A, and a book signing!
Oct 31 - The 5th Annual Movie Masquerade 5k Run/Walk
Pre-register by emailing thebtcca@gmail.com Register the day of between 8:30AM-9:55AM. The race will begin at 10AM. For more information visit The Berwick Theater and Center for Community Facebook page. The race will takeplace at Test Track Park, Berwick ... At the Pavilion near the Boat Launch Area
Oct 31 - Healthy Halloween at the Ferry Street Growers Market
Nov 4 - Columbia Montour Aging Office Celebrates National Caregiver Month
Come spend some time from 9AM - 1PM networking with other caregivers and learning about valuable local resources. Lunch will be provided. Join them at St Luke's Lutheran Church, Bloomsburg, PA. Register by Oct 26th by Calling Nancy at (570) 784 - 9272.
Nov 13 - The Federal Reserve’s 2026 Small Business Credit Survey is now open
Answers to these questions contribute to data that directly inform the Fed, federal government agencies, service providers, policymakers, and others—a public good ultimately benefiting your business and others like yours. The survey is open to businesses currently in operation, those recently closed, and those about to launch. All responses are confidential. Take the 12-minute survey before it closes on November 13, 2026