Member News – March 22, 2023

Ongoing Commitment to Service Earns Local Agents 2022 Quality Service Pinnacle Award

Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently recognized several local sales affiliates with the CENTURY 21 2022 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award. These agents will receive a customized glass trophy, in addition to being recognized at the CENTURY 21 Global Conference. The annual award is based on results from the CENTURY 21 Quality Service Survey (QSS) which is e-mailed to consumers immediately after the purchase or sale of a home. To earn the CENTURY 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award, an agent must receive completed customer surveys for at least 80 percent of their transactions surveyed from January 1 - December 31, with an average survey score of at least 95 percent or better for two consecutive years. Congratulations to Ruth A. Killian, Dorothy Rhone, Rebecca Turner, Susan Barchik, Angela Young, Karen Roadarmel, Shannon Kulp and Samantha Capita with Century 21 Covered Bridges Realty, Inc., on this outstanding accomplishment!

March Events at Lions Gate

Lions Gate continues to hold regular community events for all ages, including yoga, spin, movie matinees, kids canvas painting, open houses, trivia and live music. Check out the calendar here.

BloomCON HAK4KIDZ Returns on Saturday, March 25

The Bloomsburg Children's Museum is pleased to announce that HAK4KIDZ, the area’s only kid-friendly hacking conference, returns on Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Kehr Union Center on the campus of Bloomsburg University. The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum produces Hak4Kidz in conjunction with the BloomCON, an adult-hacking conference on Bloomsburg University grounds. Children aged 7-17 are encouraged to pre-register for this FREE conference. Registration can be done at https://www.bloomconhak4kidz.com/.

FIRST KEYSTONE COMMUNITY BANK RECOGNIZES 12 EMPLOYEES FOR MILESTONES OF SERVICE

Congratulations to Shane Davis, Lauren Duane, Yolanda Francis, Kathleen Jarski, Martin Leandri, and Natalie Stackhouse for 10 years of service, Sara Talanca for 20 years of service, and June George, Megan Boone, and Elaine Woodland for 25 years of service. Sandy Cole was recognized for 30 years of service, and Bonnie Nevel for 35 years. Way to go!

CATS IN BLOOM RECENTLY FEATURED FOR FINDING 900 FELINES HOMES

On March 12, Cats in Bloom was featured on the front page of The Press Enterprise for their work to facilitate the adoptions of 900 felines. Check it out!

Bloomsburg YMCA Community Events

Join the YMCA for their Annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 1 from 1 pm to 3 pm in their green space. Rain date: April 2, 11 am to 1 pm. Check out the flyer.

On April 22, join the Bloomsburg YMCA and the Bloomsburg Children's Museum Mini Maker Faire for the annual Healthy Kids Day. Check out the flyer.

Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Easter Egg Hunt

You're invited to the 2nd Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt at Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 12pm, at 801 E. 16th St. Berwick, PA 18604, on the Building 2 lawn. With questions, contact Maria Fazio at (570) 204-8308 or mfazio@glenbrookrhc.com. See the flyer!

Upcoming Bucknell Small Business Development Center Workshops

Don't miss these free workshops offered by the Bucknell SBDC:

March 23, 2023, 12 pm - Basic Legal Considerations for Startups and Small Businesses
April 19, 2023 9:30 am - Intellectual Property Fundamentals for Small Business

The SBDC also reminds you that there are several grants and loan opportunities currently open for application, including Economic Injury Disaster Loans, Small Business Advantage Grants, DEP Agriculture Energy Efficiency Rebates, and more.

Exchange Gallery Features Susquehanna Greenway Partnership Photo Contest Winners through March 31

The Susquehanna Greenway Traveling Gallery features the winning images from the 10th and 11th years of the Susquehanna Greenway Photo Contest, "Treasured Landscapes and River Towns of the Susquehanna Greenway". The SGP hosts the contest annually as a way of showcasing the Susquehanna Greenway’s resources and diversity, as well as creating awareness of the river corridor. The Photo Contest draws entries from all across Pennsylvania. Together, the 10th & 11th photo contests resulted in 26 winning images, all of which make up the traveling gallery which gets exhibited at various locations for a year. For more information about other exhibit locations and about the contest, visit SusquehannaGreenway.org/photos.

The 12th Annual Susquehanna Greenway Photo Contest opens for submissions on April 1, 2023, and closes on June 30, 2023; to learn more, visit http://susquehannagreenway.org/.../enter-the-photo-contest.

Innovative Manufacturer's Center (IMC) Events

IMC will host two free events in April. Contact Lauri Moon, IMC Outreach & Special Projects Manager, with questions.

April 6, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - webinar called "Developing Your Workforce with Online Training & Certification"
April 11, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM - "Electrical Safety Training for General Industry", to be held in person at Northway Industries in Middleburg, PA.

Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble Announces Auditions for this Summer’s ‘Dragons Love Tacos’

BTE is pleased to announce an audition date for this summer’s ‘Dragons Love Tacos.’ Auditions for children and teens ages 8 to 18 will be held on April 15th at the Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center Street, Bloomsburg. The doors will open at 9:30 am, and auditions begin at 10:00 am. Read the full release.

McKonly & Asbury Seminar: Business Transition Planning - What is Your Plan?

Join McKonly & Asbury for this free seminar at Bloomsburg University's Monty's Hall, 400 East Second Street, Bloomsburg. Time: 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM, May 2, 2023. The presentation will discuss the impacts of transitioning a business. Register to attend.