Member News ~ November 5, 2026
Dates & Events:
Nov 8 - The Women's Center Day Party
Join them from 11am-3pm on November 8th for a "For The Girls- Brunch, Beats & Besties Benefit" in Danville. Learn More Here.
Nov 20 - DBA 3rd Annual Cookie Crawl
Before the hustle and bustle of the holiday season officially starts, join DBA in Downtown Danville – and beyond – for a day of shopping small and supporting local. To make the evening even more sweet, participate in the Cookie Crawl and collect festive treats at 12 businesses while you shop & dine at participating stores & restaurants. 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Learn More
Nov 28 & 29 - The North Pole Express Train Rides are Back
On Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29, DBI will offer a host of ride excursions. These family-oriented holiday train rides last a little over an hour. Riders enjoy holiday music and a festive atmosphere with winter sights along the water. (The 6pm ride will be after sunset, but the holiday lights on the train make this a special experience.) Santa and costumed characters will visit riders on the four regular cars, but not the Quiet Car. They expect to see Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Buddy the Elf, and other fun characters on most of the rides! Learn More!
Nov 28 - WORLD PREMIERE OF IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE ADAPTATION AT BTE
A new adaptation of It’s A Wonderful Life will make its
premiere as the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s 2026 annual holiday show on Saturday, November 28th. Journey Bank returns as a longtime production sponsor. More information.
Dec 13 - MONTOUR COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNOUNCES CHRISTMAS BINGO
The Montour County Historical Society invite the community to enjoy an afternoon of Christmas Bingo on Sunday, December 13, at the Moose Lodge, 242 Mill Street in Danville. Doors will open at noon, and Bingo will begin at 1 p.m.
Announcements:
Bloomsburg Children's Museum Receives $10,000
The Bloomsburg Children's Museum received a $10,000 We Will Award from the Community Giving Foundation's Women's Giving Circle during its Champagne Brunch Annual Meeting on October 9, 2026. The award, presented separately from the event's competitive grant selection process, will support the development of a dedicated sensory area and lactation room at the Museum's planned expanded location.
PPL Electric Utilities Q4 Newsletter Out Now
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Community Giving Foundation Announces New Website & New Impact Coordinator
Community Giving Foundation is thrilled to share that their new website is now live at csgiving.org! They are also excited to welcome Christopher Stowe to the Foundation team as impact coordinator, strengthening an ongoing commitment to understanding community needs and connecting local generosity with meaningful, lasting impact.
Mamoth is officially NAID AAA Certified
NAID AAA Certification is a globally recognized, third‑party audited credential issued by i‑SIGMA that verifies a data destruction provider meets strict security, compliance, and operational standards, including scheduled and unannounced audits, employee background checks, and adherence to data protection regulations. Congratulations Mamoth!
Susquehanna Kids Shares November Round Up
November is all about giving thanks, making memories, and enjoying the last bit of fall fun with family and friends! They've rounded up your go-to guide for November, filled with fun things to do with the kids—all while keeping your budget in mind.
US Chamber Foundation Announces $5K Resilience Grants
Small businesses face growing disaster risks but often lack funding to prepare before a storm, fire, or flood. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, in partnership with Verizon, launched the Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) Mitigation Grant Program, offering $5,000 grants to select small businesses that complete a free Disaster Resilience course and apply for a disaster risk reduction project. Applications are due Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Contact Desmain Alexander at DAlexander@USChamber.com to get started.
Central Columbia FFA Learns Fire Saftey
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Nov 7 - EOS Giddy Up Gala
Join EOS Therapeutic Riding Center for its 2026 Giddy Up Gala on Saturday, November 7, from 5:00 to 10:00 PM at The Barn at Frosty Valley in Danville, PA. This special evening celebrates 34 years of “Miracles on Horseback” and supports the center's mission. Attendees are encouraged to dress in Western Chic attire for this exciting evening of celebration and community support. Tickets and table reservations are available at eostrc.com/giddy-up-gala or by scanning the QR code on the event flyer.
Nov 19 - WEBINAR: Blueprints for Success: A 2026-2027 AEC Tax, Accounting, and Industry Update
This free, one-hour webinar will take place on Thursday, November 19 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. One “Business Organization and Development” CPE credit and CCIFP credit is available for this webinar. The level for this webinar is basic, and no prerequisites are required. This program is a live webinar which offers the opportunity to ask questions and interact with the presenters. Registration Link: https://macpas.com/events/webinar-blueprints-for-success-a-2026-2027-aec-tax-accounting-and-industry-update/
Nov 19 - SHRMA Chapter Meeting
This month's meeting will be at the CSIU in Milton from 7:45 - 10:00 AM. The meeting topic will be Benefits in Focus: Market Trends, Innovative Solutions, and Benchmarking Insights Register Here.
President/CEO Chris Berleth Earns PACP 10 Years of Service Award
On Tuesday October 27th, Columbia Montour Chamber President/CEO Chris Berleth was recognized with an award from Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals for his milestone of 10 years of Service. Congratulations Chris!
DCDC Shares Annual Report
DCDC’s 2025–2026 Annual Report, which highlights the progress, people, and purpose behind their work. Explore the report and see firsthand what they have accomplished.
Rotary Club of Bloomsburg Four-Way Test Speech Contest – Register by January 1!
The Rotary Club of Bloomsburg invites all high school students to participate in its Four-Way Test Speech Contest. The competition begins with the Club Contest in January, followed by Regionals on February 27 and District Finals on March 27, 2027. Students have the opportunity to advance through the competition and win up to $2,400 in total prizes, including a $2,000 first-place award at the district level. The registration deadline is January 1, 2027. Interested students can register here.
Millville Students Celebrate School Spirit Through Bloomsburg Children’s Museum-Supported Poster Contest
Mrs. Fetterman’s fifth-grade class at Millville Elementary School earned a pizza party and a hands-on classroom visit from the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum after winning a school spirit poster contest held in conjunction with homecoming weekend. Elementary students created posters celebrating Millville pride and school spirit, while members of Millville High School’s Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) group judged the entries and selected the winning class. The contest was part of the Museum’s Spreading Joy & Building Spirit project, supported by a $500 grant awarded last year through the Community Giving Foundation’s Millville Youth in Philanthropy program.
Junior Achievement is looking for "YES!" Volunteer Mentors
Junior Achievement of Northeastern Pennsylvania has several YES! (Your Economic Success) learning experiences coming up in Columbia County! Learn more by checking out this flyer. Or register to be a volunteer here!
Congratulations to Donna Oberlander, Incoming Chair of the PASBDC Advisory Board
The Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (PASBDC) congratulates Donna Oberlander on being selected by her fellow board members to serve as Chair of the PASBDC Advisory Board for the 2027–2030 term.