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9/16/09

Blossburg News & Views
By Barb Slocum

It's birthday season in Blossburg! Those celebrating are: Steve Losee (Sept 7), Nicole Carey (turned 19 on the 9th), Eira Losee (Sept 10), Ryan Bogaczyk (was 14 on the 11th), Damien Carey (Sept 16), and Nathan Kinsey (will be 12 on the 17th). Happy birthday to you all!

There are also several anniversaries to note this week. Steve and Eira Losee, Ralph and Sandy Mundis, and Roger and Joyce Schultz are all marking another year of life together. We wish you all many more years of happiness.

If you haven't taken the opportunity to stop in at Grace Community at the the corner of Main and Carpenter Streets, now is the time! Beginning September 17, Steve Losee will be leading a Bible study titled, "Seeking TRUTH, not trends or traditions." The study begins at 7:00 PM each Thursday, and everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy free coffee. You may contact Steve at sandel@epix.net or 638-3021. Grace Community will also be hosting a free clothing distribution on Saturday, September 19, beginning at 10:00 AM. Come on in and see one of Blossburg's newest organizations.

The Blossburg Elementary School Team (BEST) Will be having their 2nd Annual Fall Festival at the school on Thursday, September 17th. Admission is free for the 5:00-7:30 event. Kids may purchase a $5 wristband which will allow them to play games all evening. They can also spend a quarter on the chance to throw a pie at their favorite teacher! "Kids" of all ages will enjoy food, games, and a silent auction. Place your bids on some great items: gift certificates for area businesses, home-cooked food, coupon for gas/repairs, 2010 season pass to the Bloss Pool, free rental of the fire department social hall and the Kiwanis Building, and much more. Proceeds will help pay for the new playground and recreational items for the school. Don't miss this major event!

On September 19, there will be a "Pool Together" 5K race to benefit renovations at the Bloss Pool. The 3.1 mile course is mostly level and consists of paved and gravel surfaces. Entry forms are available for printing at blossburg.org. Click on the Pool Together 5K Run link.

Also on the 19th, Sleezy Construction will host a chicken barbeque in the Holiday Market parking lot. This sale benefits the Southern Tioga Youth Football program. While you're at the plaza getting your chicken, make sure to browse through the Farmers' Market. Gardens are being harvested, and there are some terrific deals waiting for you!

Studio B, next to Acorn Markets, is offering more fitness classes this fall. The first class is "Fabulous Fall Fitness" and will be held on Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00 PM, from September 14 until October 21. The classes include stretching, toning, cardio and muscle training. This is a great opportunity to get in shape before the Holidays. Another class being offered is the new "Mommy and Me" series. If you have a baby (and the baby weight) this class is for you! The class will include stretching, toning and exercises for Mommy and baby (infant to age 3), so forget about hiring a babysitter. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:15, from September 15 until October 20. For more information or to enroll, call Linda Blasz at 404-4271.

VIBE is extending an invitation for vendors at the Blossburg Fall Festival October 24th. If you would llike to reserve a spot for food, games, arts/crafts, farmer’s market items, etc., come to the planning meeting on September 16 at The Brick on Main Street. Everyone is welcome at the 6:30 PM meeting. If you can't make it to the meeting but are interested in reseving a vendor space, you may contact Barb at 570-656-6597.

VIBE has also announced the the Victoria Building (the old theater on Main St.) has been purchased. External renovations have already begun, and the new owners hope to refurbish the inside of the theater to hold community plays, concerts or conferences. They also are exploring the possibility of bringing movies back to Blossburg.

On Friday evenings beginning September 25th at 7:00 PM, Grace Community of Blossburg will host "The ALTERNATIVE place to go". Come in to enjoy some music, skits, and conversation. Free snacks will be available (or you may bring your own). Get out of the house for a couple of hours with some friends and neighbors. See you there!

The Pennsylvania Buy Fresh Buy Local Marketplace has launched a web site at http://www.buylocalpa.org/shop. You can help spread the good news about great local food with one of our colorful T-shirts, caps, totes, aprons or magnets. If you're a member of the Good Food Neighborhood http://www.buylocalpa.org/gfn, you'll get 10% discount on every order. 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.