Fulton Bank Invests $3,000 to Focus Central PA efforts

Fulton Bank made a commitment to invest $3,000 in Focus Central Pennsylvania for 2025 to support their mission to attract investment that cultivates economic growth in Central Pennsylvania. Learn more.

PA CareerLink to Host Career Fair

Join the CareerLink for a CareerLink on June 10, 2025, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Bloomsburg Fire Department. Spaces are available for businesses to meet with prospective employees. Learn more.

Bloomsburg Library Hosting Color Our World Summer Festival

Get ready to splash into summer fun! Join the Bloomsburg Public Library, Columbia County Traveling Library, and Orangeville Public Library at the "Color Our World Summer Library Program Festival!" on May 31st, 10 AM - 1 PM at Bloomsburg Town Park. Food, music, vendors, a UNICORN, storytime, crafts, and a bounce house await! Don't miss out on this colorful kickoff to a summer of fun! Check out bloomsburgpl.org for more info.

Weis Center Announces 2025-26 Season

The 2025-26 season at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts includes 24 professional performances – including world music, classical, contemporary cirque, Americana/folk music, modern dance, world dance, jazz, and much more.  Get full details here.

Central Susquehanna WSCM School Honored at Statewide Manufacturing Awards

The What’s So Cool About Manufacturing® 7th Annual Statewide Awards, held at the Whitaker Center in Harrisburg honored local middle school students who partnered with manufacturers in the region to highlight What’s So Cool About Manufacturing®.  Learn who took home state honors.

Bloomsburg Town Pool opens this weekend

The Norris E. Rock Memorial pool will be opening for the season on May 24th!  Learn more about pool passes and hours here.

Zartman Hosts Students

Zartman Construction hosted 25 students from SUN Area Technical School's Carpentry and welding classes.  The students were given instruction on hand signaling for cranes and taught about the various types of equipment used for rigging. The students were also given hands-on encounters with three typical crane and rigging scenarios in the commercial construction field. Each station gave students gave them hands-on learning opportunities.

Knoebels Wins National Honor

Knoebels Amusement Resort was the favorite traditional amusement park in the nation in 2024, according to a survey by the National Amusement Park Historical Association. Congratulations Knoebels!!

Susquehanna Valley SHRM Welcoming New Members

The Susquehanna Valley SHRM is welcoming new members to their organization with a special offer in May. Learn more here or by joining them at their monthly meeting focused on the topic of Workplace Mental Health & Employee Assistance Programs.

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Susquehanna Valley United Way hosting Campaign Finale on June 5th

Join the Susquehanna Valley United Way will be hosting their Campaign Finale on June 5th. The evening will include celebration, connection, and fresh beginnings as they mark the close of our 2024–25 Campaign Season.  Learn more and register here.

Chamber Members join together for a Lunch and Learn

Servpro of Columbia, Montour, and Sullivan Counties and Sean Black - State Farm Insurance are putting on a lunch and learn on June 11th to help guide businesses through emergencies from who to call first, how to handle insurance claims, and what your restoration team will take care of.  Learn more and register here.

MC Federal Credit Union hosting 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Join MC Federal Credit Union Friday, June 27, 2025, for MC Federal Credit Union’s 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Knoebels Three Ponds Golf Course in Elysburg, PA. Whether you're an experienced golfer or just love supporting a great cause, this event is a fantastic way to enjoy the summer sun while giving back to the community.  Learn more.

MARC WATERCRAFT RENTALS RETURN FOR THE 2025 BOATING SEASON

The Montour Area Recreation Commission is pleased to announce that unpowered watercraft rentals at the Montour Preserve will return for the 2025 boating season (May 1 – October 31, 2025). Visit their website for more details.

Service 1st is in Search of Volunteers for PFEW

Volunteers will be interacting with students during their budgeting simulation and offering their real-life perspective on the process of making financial decisions. There is no prior experience needed. To learn more click here. 

Chamber Travel Information Meeting

The Columbia Montour Chamber is excited to partner with Collette for our first Chamber Travel Experience. We will be hosting an interest meeting on June 11th at 6pm in the Mulberry Mills conference room. To learn more about the trip: Click Here

Camp Victory Hosts 19th Annual Golf for Victory Tournament

Montour Night Out Set for June 11 at Danville Middle School

Danville, PA – Area residents are invited to attend Montour Night Out on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Danville Middle School on Route 11. This free, family-friendly event aims to strengthen community ties and foster positive relationships between the public and local emergency service providers. Read More

New Growing Greener Grants Available for Local Environmental Projects 

This week, the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the opening of a new application round for the Growing Greener Plus Grant Program. 

This program provides vital funding – the largest single investment of state funds for these purposes – to address critical environmental concerns like clean water, watershed restoration, flood mitigation, and more. For more information visit the DEP's website. 

Senator Lynda Culver Announces Opportunity for Veterans to Serve on State Commission 

Applications are currently being accepted for a Veteran Member-at-Large position on the State Veterans Commission for a four-year term beginning this July (July 27, 2025 – July 27, 2029). The application deadline is 4:00 PM on Monday, June 2, 2025. Interested individuals can find the application and email submission instructions on the PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) website or contact their offices here.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Stay tuned to the CSIU's social media as they recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month.  Also recognizing May for Menthal Health Awareness is CMSU Behavioral Health & Developmental Services.  If your business wishes to participate in the "Shine a Light for Mental Health" program, contact 570-275-4962 to receive a free green light bulb.

15th Annual Journey Bank Teen Start Musical Competition Set for June 1st

For the fifteenth year running, Journey Bank will roll out the red carpet for 14 talented high school student finalists as they take the stage to perform unforgettable movie hits in this year's "Movie Hits & Oscar Glitz" themed show.  All ticket proceeds are donated back to the music departments of each finalists school.  Learn more here.

Bloomsburg Children's Museum Announces May Programming

See what the museum has to offer this month by visiting this link.

McBride Memorial Library Story Time Resumes in June

McBride Memorial Library Story Time will resume on Thursdays in June.

Ken Pollock Ford Announces 2025 Car Show

Kenn Pollock Ford prepares for their Car Show on September 14th, 2025 from 10am-3pm. View the flyer here.

Bloomsburg Rotary Gears Up for Their Annual Golf Tournament.

The tournament will be held on August 13th, and proceeds will support AGAPE's Backpacks for Kids Program. Registration forms with payment in full are due by August 1, 2025. Click here to view the registration form. 

The Women's Center Hosting Brain Trauma Event

The Women's Center of Columbia and Montour Counties will be hosting a brain trauma event on June 20th.  This is a free event covering brain injuries and held from 9:00 - 3:30 at the Hub at Mulberry Mills.  Click here to register spaces are limited.

Just Announced: The Impact of Tariffs on Small Businesses Event

From increased production costs to shifting supply chains, small businesses face both challenges and opportunities in this changing economic landscape. Join the SBDC for a panel discussion on June 4th.  Sign up here.

Northern Columbia Community & Cultural Center hosting Golf Tournament

Join the Northern Columbia Community & Cultural Center for the Richard Kriebel & George Hasay Memorial Golf Tournament on June 14th.  Learn more here.

Registration is Open for Camps at Camp Victory

Camper Registration is now open, and Camp Victory and its partner camps are looking for campers to register for a summer full of unforgettable experiences. Visit campvictory.org/partnergroups for registration information about each camp.