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News and Views

7/7/09

Blossburg News & Views
By Barb Slocum

Happy belated birthday to John Shypulefski, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Blossburg, who celebrated another year of life on July 7.

Now that summer is in full swing, the swimming pool at Island Park has been bustling. Forget your towel? "Bloss Pool" towels are available for purchase at the pool. The cost is $15.00 each.

A chicken barbeque will be held in the Bloss Holiday Market parking lot on Saturday, July 11. The Kiwanis are hosting, and the chicken is one of the delicious tastes of summer! Halves and dinners will be available beginning at 10:30.

The Blossburg Farmers' Market is open every Saturday at Riverside Plaza, from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Come on down and get Tioga County's freshest produce and some of the area's best baked goods.

Studio B (next to the Acorn) is offering a "Summer Slim Down Power Hour." We will be providing a weight tracker plus a new food journal so you can record your success. The summer Slim down Class will offer stretching, toning, circuit training, and cardio workouts to optimize your health plan for the summer. No previous experience necessary. Classes are taught by Certified Personal Trainer and Mixed Martial Arts Expert, Rob smith. The class will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30, beginning July 6 and ending August 24. Fridays will be offered as a Free Day from 5:30 to 6:30 for those individuals who would like a little ‘extra’. Feel free to jump in at any time! If interested you can contact Linda Blasz at 404-4271 or e-mail her at dweis@frontiernet.net.

The Blossburg Memorial Library will be enjoying its annual Garden Party at the Hamilton Club in Morris Run on Sunday, July 26 from 1:00 until 4:00. There will be garden tours and music by Bob Dunham. Come and enjoy a relaxing day with friends. Some of the delicious choices on the menu are Tortilla Roll-ups, Stuffed Mushrooms, Ham and Spinach Quiche, Pork Wonton Cups, Mozzarella Bruschetta, Chicken Kebabs and many more. For tickets ($15.00 Single or $25.00 per couple) call 638-2197 or 638-2295.

The 21st Annual Reunion of the Blossburg & North Penn High School is just three weeks away! Alumni who graduated from or attended the Blossburg school are encouraged to come to the gathering on August 1. Members of the classes that end in "4" and "9" will be specially recognized. Make sure the Alumni Association has your current mailing address by visiting http://www.blossburg.org/alumni. Mark "yes" if you would like your name added to the alumni directory.

If you have something you would like to submit for the Blossburg News & Views column, send it to barb_slocum@hotmail.com, or call Barb at 570-656-6597. If you would like your organization's event posted on the Blossburg web site, send an email to events@blossburg.org. Include the date, time, location, and some information about the event. To have your community event advertised on the large sign by the green bridge, submit information two weeks in advance to: sign@blossburg.org.

We want more news! To submit a birthday or anniversary greeting, a community event, or any other item for publication, send items to news@blossburg.org, or call Barb Slocum at 570-656-6597. Until next time, have a wonderful week.