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 Penguins Contest Winner Named, on Thursday, April 13, the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in overtime. Scott Wundrack of Punxsutawney correctly predicted that five total goals would be scored, making him the winner of Hometown’s Penguins Contest. Scott plans to redeem his gift card at Fox’s Pizza Den. Congratulations! n Tickets may still be available for the “Frumpled Fairy Tales” event presented by the Punx’y Memorial Library at noon May 13 at F.O. Eagles. This event includes a buffet lunch and the theatrical retelling of three classic fairy tales, and is recommended for children ages 512, who must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a ticket. Tickets are $20 per adult and $10 per child. Proceeds benefit the library. Tickets can be purchased by cash or check at the library. n April 29: Bag Fashion Sale, 9 a.m., at The Salvation Army. Purchase a bag to fill for $10. n April 29: Extreme Weather Program, 10 a.m. to noon, at Punx’y Weather Discovery Center. $12 entry fee, suitable for kids ages 6-13. n April 29: Basket Raffle & Dinner for Medical Bills, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Perry Town- ship Fire Co., benefits Kevin Hutton & Shelli Hutton. n April 29: Spaghetti Dinner, 11 a.m. until sold out, at Reynoldsville American Legion, benefits Reynoldsville Homecoming Committee. Eat in, adults, $10; children, $5. All takeouts, $10. n April 29: Gun Bash, 1 to 5 p.m., at Gobbler’s Knob, by the Punx’y Chamber of Commerce. Doors open at noon. Tickets are $20 and are available at the Chamber office and Laska’s Pizza. Tickets at the door will be $25. n April 29: Spaghetti Benefit Dinner for Tessa Spearing, 3 to 7 p.m., at Covode United Methodist Church, Rochester Mills. n April 29: Wine, Shine & Dine opens at 11 a.m., at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. $30 ticket per person. Proceeds benefit the Jefferson County Fair. n April 30: SSCD Knights of Columbus breakfast, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., open to the public, $9 adults, $5 children. n April 30: Bridal & Wedding Expo, 1 to 4 p.m., at The Barn at Willow Grove, Mayport. n May 1: Registration begins for the Summer Reading Program at Punx’y Memorial Library. Classes are capped at 20 participants. Call the library at 938-5020 for more information. n May 1, 8, 15, & 22: 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 May 1: Punx’y Christian School Open House, 6 to 7:30 p.m., open to the public. n May 2 & 30: Book Sale room books are free at the Punx’y Memorial Library. n May 3: Meet the Candidates for Borough Council and Punx’y School Board, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Punx’y Eagles Club. n May 3: PAHS Band Concert, 7 p.m., at the PAHS auditorium. n May 3 & 17: Bingo at Big Run Event Center, benefits the Big Run Area Vol. Fire Co. Doors open at 4 p.m., early bird games start at 6 p.m. and regular games at 6:30 p.m. Food & beverages available. n May 3-31: Registration open for VBS at One Life Church, June 19-21, 6 to 8 p.m., for ages 3 to fifth grade. Register at onelifepunxsy.org/one-life-kids. n May 4: National Day of Prayer. Send up good thoughts for the nation. n May 5 & 6: 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 May 5, 12, 19, & 26: Paws for Reading, 3:45 p.m., at Punx’y Memorial Library. All ages welcome. n May 6: For The Kids! Car Show, 1 to 5 p.m., at H&H Supply, presented by Lifted & Lowered Detailing. Proceeds benefit Make A Wish. n May 6: Hunter-Trapper Education Course, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the American Legion Post, Reynoldsville. Registration information is on the PA Game Commission website. n May 6: 8th Annual Military Collectibles Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Jefferson County Fairgrounds, presented by Jefferson County History n May 6: Youth Fishing Derby, 9 a.m. to noon, at Clear Creek State Park. n May 6: 4th Annual Vendor & Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Jefferson County Fairgrounds, hosted by Egypt Free Methodist Church, benefits We Care Pregnancy Center. Includes an outreach event at 3 p.m. by Spurred to Victory Ministry. n May 6: Gobbler’s Knob Wine Festival, cohosted by the Groundhog Club and the Punx’y Chamber of Commerce. Tickets available at www.groundhog.org, Punx’y Chamber, Laska’s Pizza, and Buds to Blooms Farm Shop. n May 6 & 7: Hazen flea market open, 7 a.m. to mid-afternoon. n May 6: Spring ’23 Trash & Treasure Sale, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Ringgold Area Vol. Fire Co. n May 7: Chicken BBQ, 11 a.m., at Rossiter Vol. Fire Co. n May 8-12: Teacher Appreciation Week Remember a favorite teacher with something special from one of Hometown’s advertisers. n May 9: Citizens Band Open House/Meet & Greet, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at First English Lutheran Church. The Citizens Band & Alumni Band of Punx’y welcome prospective new members. n May 10: Blood Drive, 1 to 5 p.m., at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Sykesville. Benefits American Red Cross. n May 10: PAHS Chorus Concert, 7 p.m., at the PAHS auditorium. n May 11: Catastrophic Book Club, 5:30 p.m., at Punx’y Memorial Library. This month’s book is “The Sentence” by Louise Erdrich. Call the library to reserve a copy. n May 11-14: Blacksmith Gathering at Reynlow Park. n May 13: Punx’y Memorial Library closed. n May 13: Solid Rock Bundles of Blessings, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the parsonage next to Solid Rock Community Church. Donations accepted by pre-arrangement only. n May 13: Big Run B.R.A.N.C.H.H. food distribution, 11 a.m. to noon, at First Christian Church of Big Run. n May 13: Glow in the Dark Day, noon to 2 p.m., at Weather Discovery Center. $12 person, or $20 for mom & child duo. Register at 814938-1000 or email educator@weatherdiscovery.org. n May 13: Par 3 Shoot Out golf tournament at Punx’y Country Club, 1 p.m., Proceeds benefit the George C. Brown Community Pool. n May 13: Food sale, 6 p.m., at Rossiter American Legion. Doors open at 5 pm. Fundraiser for American Legion Post 62, Punx’y. n May 13: PAHS Prom Processional, 6 to 8 p.m., at Barclay Square. If it rains, at the high school cafeteria. Prom follows at Big Run Event Center. n May 13: Laughs for the Library show at The Bellamauro. $25 tickets, proceeds benefit the Reynoldsville Public Library Educational & Recreational programs. n May 14: Mother’s Day. Remember your mother with something special from one of Hometown’s advertisers. n May 16: Primary Election Day. Don’t forget to vote. n May 17: Drive-Through Community Dinner, begins at 4:30 p.m., at Punx’y Presbyterian Church. Enter the alley off East Mahoning St., beside the old Pantall and drive toward Union St. Meals will be handed to the driver. The meal will include an entrée to heat at home and a dessert. n May 18: Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Punx’y Alliance Church. Benefits American Red Cross. n May 19: Punx’y Memorial Library closed. n May 20: Punxsy Dash 4 Diabetes, 8 a.m.

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May 16: Blood Drive, noon to 5:30 p.m., at St. Mary’s Church, Reynoldsville. Benefits American Red Cross.