Member News ~ June 19, 2025
The Garden Tours Are Back
Learning to Live Beloved Ministries receives a $31,000 grant for Project Restoration
Learning to Live Beloved Ministries, in Berwick, has received $28,000 from the Berwick Health and Wellness Fund and $3,000 from the C.K. Battram Field of Interest Fund through the Community Giving Foundation.
These grant monies will be used to support Project Restoration. Project Restoration is an initiative to see hope, healing and restoration brought to domestic female survivors of human sex trafficking and exploitation through a short term emergency home called, The Well House.
SBDC Hosts Webinar
Dorothy Lane, Director of the Wilkes University SBDC is presenting "The First Step: Starting a Business in Pennsylvania"
The Bloomsburg Area YMCA offers Adaptive Track & Field
Stuart Tank Memorial was featured on PABucketLists
Check out the information guide by Rusty Glessner.
The Bloomsburg Children's Museum and Bloomsburg Teen Center Partner for Summer Program
“How Did You Make That?” is a free 5-week camp for teens where they will go behind the scenes at real local manufacturers to see how things are made from design to production. They will visit places like Commercial Stainless, Sekisui, Dyco, Rick Stanley Clockworks, GAF Roofing, and more. Camp starts July 23rd and meets Wednesdays at 4:30 PM. Transportation from the Bloomsburg Teen Center and food are included and it’s completely free to join. Click here for more information.
Hopewell Park: Temporarily Closed
The Montour Area Recreation Commission (MARC) advises users of Hopewell Park in Mahoning Township, Montour County, that the park will be closed to public use on Monday, June 16, weather permitting, and for several days in the next several weeks as construction begins on Moore Energy’s nearby solar energy facility. Work will include reconstruction of the park’s access road and an expansion of the park’s parking area.
Bloomsburg Public Children's Library "Crafternoon with the Art Cart"
Join the library on Saturday, June 21 from 12:00pm–1:30pm for a "crafternoon" This program is tailored for children of all ages and is free to the public.
McKonly & Asbury Host July Webinar
On July 10th tune in for a FREE Webinar from 2:00-3:00pm. Elizabeth Harriger, Amanda Frikker and Megan Krider, will be presenting on Understanding Long-Term Monitoring and Compliance for Rental Projects Receiving AHP Funding. Click here to register
The Women's Center Newsletter OUT NOW
Soak up the Sun Summer Newsletter features content about funding updates, trainings, and more.
Movie Night in Gillespie Memorial Park
Did You Miss Last Week's Member News? Here's News That's Still Timely
Susquehanna Valley United Way Celebrates Campaign Success, New Leadership, and Bold Future
Susquehanna Valley United Way proudly wrapped its 2024–2025 Campaign on a high note during a special celebration held Thursday, June 5th at Susquehanna University’s Downtown Center. Learn more.
$100,000 in Grants Distributed Through Foundation and Amazon Partnership
The Community Giving Foundation recently partnered with Amazon to distribute $100,000 in grant funding to nonprofits serving the Berwick area. Learn More.
CSIU to Host The Human Experience Summer Camp
FREE for Students in Grades 7–12! The Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit is proud to host The Human Experience, a four-day, immersive summer program designed to foster connection, self-awareness, and community-building among students through a blend of educational training, leadership development, and theatrical experiences. July 21–24, 2025 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Central Susquehanna LPN Career Center– 15 Lawton Lane, Milton, PA. Open to students entering grades 7–12 in the 2025–26 school year. For more information, contact Julie Petrin at jpetrin@csiu.org or 570-523-1155 ext. 2316.
Discover Local Beauty on Display During the 2025 Danville Heritage Garden Tours
The Danville Heritage Festival Committee is proud to announce the return
of one of its most beloved summer traditions: the 2025 Danville Heritage Garden Tours, taking place on Saturday, June 28 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Learn more.
Columbia County Recognizes Chamber members with Victim Service Award
Columbia County District Attorney’s Office recently held the 2nd Annual Victim Service Award Ceremony to recognize those in our community who are strong advocates and supporters of crime Victims in our communities. Sgt. Rob Neiderhiser of Bloomsburg University Police Department received this year’s Law Enforcement Victim Service Award. Emily Karc, Founder and CEO of Learning to Live Beloved Ministries, received the Frances Fraley Community Partner Victim Service Award. Both recipients have made monumental contributions to victim services in Columbia County. Congratulations!
PA Careerlink hosting Unemployment Compensation: Relief from Charges Employer Seminar
Concerned about controlling Unemployment Compensation costs? This in-person seminar, hosted by PA Careerlink, explains what Relief from Charges is, eligibility, and how to file. Join them on July 30th from 3:30 - 4:30 at their Central Rd location in Bloomsburg. For more information and to register reach out to Tammy Pursel OR Drew Edsell.
Summer Festival happening at Villa Sacred Heart July 12
The Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius invite you to Villa Sacred Hear in Danville to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Summer Festival. The event begins at 10:30 on July 12th. Enjoy food trucks, Sisters' Bakery, a flea Market, arts and crafts, Bingo, Books, and MORE! Help them celebrate 50 years!
Bloomsburg Children's Museum Announces June Programs
Women's Giving Circle to hold next "On the Bright Side" Rescheduled to August 21st
The Women's Giving Circle will hold its next "On the Bright Side" virtual lunch session on Thursday, August 21st at noon. Curious to know more about your family history, but not sure how to get started? Join them to learn tips and tricks to discovering your story. Please also come to share interesting facts about your ancestors. Two of our Women's Giving Circle committee members have Marie Antoinette and William Shakespeare on their family trees! Register here.
Attention Artists
America250PA is accepting design submissions from Pennsylvania artists for the ‘Bells Across PA’ art series to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the United States in 2026. The selected artists will execute their designs on bell sculptures. View the full announcement here.
Learning to Live Beloved Ministries hosts Family Mini Golf Night
Families are welcome to join for a night of mini golf on Saturday, July 26th, from 3 pm-8 pm learn more on their Facebook page
Ronald McDonald House of Danville seeks meal group volunteers
The Ronald McDonald House of Danville is home to families with children receiving medical care at local hospitals. The House has a fully-stocked kitchen and provides meals for families staying at the House. They are seeking meal group volunteers to help cook or cater meals for families so they can relax and enjoy a meal together in the dining room. Interested in cooking a meal? Contact Molly Shaw at mshaw@rmhdanville.com for more details or visit the link to sign up: https://ow.ly/r9ph50SSp89.
Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble Announces Summer Camps
BTE Theatre School offers a range of classes, workshops, and camps designed to teach the fundamentals of the theater arts on an age-appropriate basis: critical reading, aesthetic analysis, creative thinking and problem solving, collaboration, theatre technology, oral interpretation, movement, and more. Visit this link for more information.
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.
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.