Member News ~ October 8, 2026
Dates & Events:
Oct 9 - Berwick 2nd Fridays
Berwick Blueprint Communities launched Berwick’s 2nd Friday's event in August 2026 as a way to bring people downtown, create opportunities for local creatives, and build more connections throughout the Greater Berwick community. Join them from 5-8PM on West Front Street for Live Music, Street Vendors, Local Business & Community Fun! Call 570-578-9412 to learn more.
Oct 15 - Bucknell Economics Professor Offers an Evening of Sufi Fusion at the Weis Center
The Weis Center will welcome Shahram Azhar and his Quartet on Thursday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center Atrium. The performance is titled, “From the Wound to the Dawn” and will be an evening of raag, thumri and ghazal. 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.
Oct 17 - Join Central Columbia FFA at Rohrbach's Farm
The Central Columbia FFA students will be there from 11:00am - 7:00 PM and includes pumpkin painting, ballon art, seasonal treats, face painting, a corn maze & more!
Oct 22 - The First Step: Starting a Business in Pennsylvania
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The Wilkes University SBDC is helping aspiring Columbia County entrepreneurs take the first step toward business ownership. Join them for The First Step: Starting a Business in Pennsylvania, a no-cost, in-person seminar covering the essentials you need to move your idea forward, including business structures, licensing and registration, financing, business planning, financial projections, and more. Plus, bring your questions for Q&A! Thursday, Oct. 22 11 a.m.–noon The Hub at Mulberry Mill (160 W. 6th Street, Bloomsburg) Register today
Oct 22 - Free WEBINAR: Reading Between the Lines: Questions Every Nonprofit Leader Should Ask About Financial Reporting and Form 990
Join McKonly & Asbury’s Nonprofit specialists Jim Shellenberger, Mark Welliver, and Alyssa Irish at 2:00 PM for an engaging discussion on what nonprofit leaders, board members, finance professionals, and other stakeholders should be looking for when reviewing auditor and accountant reports, financial statements, and tax filings. Registration Link: WEBINAR: Questions Every Nonprofit Leader Should Ask | Nonprofit CPA
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 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!
Announcements:
A New Chapter for Greenwood Friends School: Jessica Temple Named Head of School
Greenwood Friends School is pleased to announce Jessica Temple as its new Head of School, effective October 1, 2026. Temple brings to the role a strong background in organizational leadership and a deep commitment to the students, families, faculty, and staff who make up the Greenwood community. To learn more about Greenwood please visit greenwood-friends.org
Swift Kennedy Shares Live Well, Work Well - October Newsletter
This month's Live Well, Work Well Newsletter highlights this year's flu season, how your body reacts to daylight saving time and whether sweating burns calories. Download now
UNITED WAY’S “DIAPER DASH” KICKS OFF ACROSS FIVE COUNTIES
Susquehanna Valley United Way (SVUW) has once again launched its annual Diaper Dash. Throughout the month of October, their team will collect diapers and wipes so families have one less thing to worry about as the colder months approach. Find addresses and additional drop-off locations: svuw.org/diaper-dash-2026
B.I.D.A. Welcomes Three New Members to Board of Directors
Individual Member Lynda Culver Shares Alice's Law Update
Alice’s Law moved forward this week when the Senate Aging and Youth Committee unanimously advanced Senate Bill 807 as amended. The bill would establish a statewide Older Adult Abuse Registry to help prevent individuals convicted of abusing older or care-dependent Pennsylvanians from moving between care settings without that history being known. Learn more about Alice’s Law and elder abuse awareness on SenatorCulver.com
Did You Miss Last Week's Member News? Here's News That's Still Timely:
Oct 8 through 11th - 2026 Covered Bridge and Arts Festival
Situated in beautiful Central Pennsylvania at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, the Covered Bridge & Arts Festival has something for everyone! The Festival is one of the largest craft festivals on the East Coast, and four-day annual attendance is typically near 150,000 visitors. Check out the Columbia-Montour Visitor's Bureau for more information!
Oct 19 - Glow Yoga with the Women's Center
Oct 30 - Geisinger to host free dinners to honor military veterans
make a reservation for themselves and one guest by visiting go.geisinger.org/vetsdinner2026 or calling 570-293-7200. The registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 30
Montour Preserve Heron Cove Restrooms and Water System Reopened for Use
The Montour Area Recreation Commission is pleased to report the Montour Preserve’s Heron Cove restrooms and water system have been reopened to public use. All required repairs and water quality testing have been completed and all components of the Heron Cove water system, including water service at the Heron Cove A and Heron Cove B Pavilions, have been returned to normal condition. MARC extends its most sincere thanks to the staff of the Talen Energy Montour Steam Electric Station who provided the necessary labor and materials for the repairs to the plumbing and electrical systems which were vandalized during the Labor Day weekend.
Empire Fiber Internet Launches 100% Fiber Service in Berwick, PA
Empire Fiber Internet announced the launch of its 100% fiber network in Berwick, made possible by a $1.4 million local investment. The new network is now available to more than 2,800 homes and businesses, with service ready for installation. The expansion gives Berwick residents and businesses a new choice for fast, reliable internet backed by responsive local support. Customers can check availability, compare plans and sign up for service at empirefiber.com
The Exchange: Cash & Carry Panels Are Here
Just in time for the Fall Equinox, they've got "Cash & Carry" panels for you! As always, they will give them away three at a time to each and every artist who wants to participate; when each one comes back with art on it, the artist can take another, until they run out of panels. They'd like all of the artwork back by Saturday, the 21st of November; they'll hang it all that weekend and have the show on display for a couple of weeks before sales begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, the 4th of December. Learn More
McKonly & Asbury Named a 2026 Best Places to Work for Women by Best Companies Group
Central FFA Students Bloomsburg Fair Tractor Pull Victories
On Thursday, September 24, 2026, two Central Columbia Juniors competed in the North Branch Area Tractor Driving event. During this event, members must complete a knowledge exam of general tractor safety and operation, conduct a tool and parts identification exam and lastly successfully drive a tractor and two-wheeled implement through a challenging course. Issac Allbeck captured first place while Landen Sarisky earned a third-place plaque. Issac will now compete at the regional level in April at Penn College. Congratulations to these FFA members for a job well done.