Hometown Community Happenings

From the staff of Hometown magazine and the Community Calendar at Punxsutawney.com, here is a list of events coming up in our area: n See inside Hometown magazine for the official Groundhog Day schedule of events! n Hometown Steelers Contest Winner n Spring Literacy Programs’ registration opens at Punx’y Memorial Library. Register in person at the library for these free programs. Programs begin the week of Feb. 6: Tweens & Teens (7th to 12th grades) Mondays at 5 p.m.; Wee-Read! (18 months to 35 months) Tuesdays at 11 a.m.; Pre-K Rocks! (3 years to 5 years) Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.; It’s Elementary 1 (K to 3rd grade) Wednesdays at 4 p.m.; and It’s Elementary 2 (4th to 6th grades) Wednesdays at 5 p.m. n The Salvation Army will restart its Club 3:16 on Wednesday, Feb. 8. This is an on-going program and children must be registered. Call 938-5530 or contact the Salvation Army online. n Big Run Recreation is holding a Winter Recreation Program for kids in grades 2 through 6 on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Big Run War Memorial. The program will be 6 to 8 p.m. Contact the Big Run Borough Office for permission slips. n Jan. 28: 4-Mile Run/Walk Event, 10 a.m., at Barclay Square. Registration 8:45 to 9:45 a.m., $25. n Jan. 28 & Feb. 4: Dress/Gown Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Columbia Theater, Brookville. Benefits the Brookville Community Theater. n Jan. 28: Lindsey Fire Co.’s Gun & Cash DJ Bingo at Punx’y Eagles upstairs. Doors open at 3 p.m., games start at 4 p.m. Ticket donation, $30. Only 200 tickets are available. Must be 21 or older. See any fire company member, the hall, or Walker Auto Parts for ticket information. n Jan. 29-Feb. 4: SSCD School will celebrate National Catholic Schools Week. n Jan. 30: Adult Coloring Club, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Punx’y Memorial Library. Bring your own supplies or borrow some from the library. n Jan. 31: Used book sale at the Punx’y Memorial Library. Bag of books, $2 suggested donation. n Feb. 1 & 2: Punx’y Memorial Library closed. n Feb. 1: “Our Road to Emmaus” book signing by Brenda Troutman, 2-4 p.m., at B’s Books, Etc. n Feb. 1: Communion Service, 6:30 p.m., at Grange Church of God. n Feb. 2: Groundhog Day! Enjoy all the activities around town! n Feb. 2: Military Share Program of Second Harvest Food Bank, 3 p.m., at Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Call (814) 4593663, ext. 117, for more information. There are income requirements. This program is for individuals or families with at least one member who has served or is serving in the Armed Forces or the National Guard. n Feb. 2: “Grand” Groundhog Day Breakfast Buffet, 8:30 to 11 a.m., at the Punx’y Country Club. For reservations, call 938-8243. Adults, $20; kids age 5-9, $10; and kids age 4 & under, free. Walk-ins are welcome. n Feb. 2, 3 & 4: Caring and Sharing for Kids, 1st truckload sale at 478 Main St., Anita. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; or until sold out. n Feb. 3, 10, 17, & 24: Read to a Therapy Dog, 3:45 p.m., at Punx’y Memorial Library. n Feb. 3 & 4: Grange’s Helping Hands free clothing, Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Grange Church of God. n Feb. 4, 8, 18, & 22: Book donations accepted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Punx’y Memorial Library. Limit 2 boxes or bags per person. n Feb. 6, 13, 20, & 27: Adult Coloring Club, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Punx’y Memorial Library. Bring your own supplies or borrow some from the library. n Feb. 7 & 28: Used book sale at the Punx’y Memorial Library, during regular hours. Price is by donation. n Feb. 9: Catastrophic Book Club, 5:30 p.m., at Punx’y Memorial Library. This month’s book is “In My Dreams I Hold a Knife” by Ashley Winstead. Call the library to reserve a copy. n Feb. 11: Food Sale, 6p.m., at Rossiter American Legion. Doors open at 5 p.m. Fundraiser for American Legion Post 62, Punx’y. n Feb. 11: Family Game Night, 6 p.m., at Grange Church of God. n Feb. 11: 7th Annual Nite at the Races, SSCD Knights of Columbus, at Wienker Hall. Tickets, $20. n Feb. 12: Wings, open at 3 p.m., at Rossiter Vol. Fire Co. Benefits the fire company. n Feb. 12: Valentine’s Dance, 5-8 p.m., for ages 13 & up, at JCHA Social Hall, 201 N. Jefferson St. There is an admission charge. Benefits Unity Rises Association. n Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day. Treat someone special to a gift from one of Hometown’s advertisers. n Feb. 16, 17, & 18: PAHS Drama Club play, “The Enchanted Book Shop.” n Feb. 18: Snowman in the Forest day, activities start at 11 a.m., at Cook Forest State Park. n Feb. 17, March 17 and April 21: Family Movie Night, at Chestnut Grove Independent Church. Family friendly adventure movies from Answers in Genesis. Snacks provided at intermission. For more infor-

Named: In their Christmas Eve game, the Pittsburgh Steelers rallied to defeat the Las Vegas Raiders by a score of 13-10. No participant in Hometown's Steelers Football Contest submitted 23 as the combined points scored, but Marla Coccimiglio of Punxsutawney, who predicted a combined score of 24, was declared the winner in a tiebreaker! Congratulations, Marla! She will receive a gift card to Punxsutawney Shop 'n Save.

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