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Mardi Gras Buffet

What: St. Joseph the Worker 36th Annual Mardi Gras with buffet dinner, dancing to DJ, door prizes. Set ups provided. Fun, food, contests! Admission cost $25 in advance, $30 at door. Call 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., 570.772.5287 for ticket information. Fundraiser supports all Church ministries and administrative costs.

When: Saturday, February 18th, from 7:30 p.m.-midnight. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Parish Center, 720 West Fourth Street, Williamsport

GriefShare Support Group

What: A weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

When: Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Please contact the church at 570-546-8030 for the most current schedule.

Where: First United Methodist Church, 602 S. Market St., Muncy.

interested in learning to dance. Cost will be $10 per couple per class. To register please call Frank at 570-220-4806.

When: Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

Where: Classes will be held in Hartzel’s Dance Room in Montoursville.

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MEETINGS...

MEETINGS

Garden Club Meeting

What: Williamsport Garden Club meeting program.

Program: Hummingbirds presented by Wayne Laubscher.

When: Thursday, February 2nd, at 7:00 p.m.

Where: First Church of Christ Disciples, 1250 Almond St., Williamsport.

Montgomery Senior Citizens

What: All are welcome. Reservations: 570-547-1953.

Speaker: Sharon Miller of SMM Green House. “How to use, care and propagate succulents.”

When: February 7th at noon.

Where: St. John’s Lutheran (Brick) Church (405).

Domestic Violence Support

What: Domestic Violence Support Group suggested for anyone 21 years of age and older who have experienced Domestic Violence.

When: Each Thursday from 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Where: YWCA Northcentral PA, Park Room, 815 W. Fourth St., Williamsport.

West Branch Pride

What: West Branch Pride.

When: Monthly meeting, 3rd Tuesday of the month, at 7:00 p.m.

Where: YWCA Williamsport.

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ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT

EVENTS

Country Line Dancing

What: Country line dancing.

When: Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Where: Woodward Township Fire Hall, Linden.

Ballroom Dance Classes

What: Beginning Ballroom Dance Class for anyone

Performances

Don Hess

PERFORMANCES... ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS...

What: Down by the Salley Gardens & other love songs.

When: Friday, February 3rd, from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Where: Backhouse Cafe Coffee & Tea, 901 West Fourth St., Williamsport.

Concert at Noon

What: Concert at Noon – Faculty Recital. Free Admission.

When: Thursday, February 23rd at noon.

Where: Honors Hall, Lycoming College.

FEBRUARY 2023 EVENTS Post 617

This month has been a big month around here for us. We finished the holidays and then had two birthdays back-to-back in our little family going into January. Kenzy turned nine, which I had shared about a few weeks back, and my hubby turned FORTY a week later!

When he turned thirty, I surprised him with a pretty big party at our cabin in Blossburg. His birthday is hard because it’s in January, so I had to get creative. I ended up throwing his party the September before his birthday. I had put balloons up the cabin road, so people knew where to go, and he commented that someone must be having a party on our way up the mountain. I had “30” signs in the yard as we pulled into the cabin. His response?

“Who the hell is turning thirty!?”

It wasn’t until we pulled up and he started to see all the cars when it hit him that I pulled a fast one on him. It was a pretty epic party. I had a big candy bar with all 80’s themed candy, all his favorite foods, and a huge surprise waited for him. I had around sixty people there, and most of them knew the surprise that awaited him. I think my brother was even more excited than I was as he helped me go pick up this surprise.

We had to wait for the right time, but it was a perfect fall day. We were all standing out in front of the cabin. Folks were on the porch and gathered around the front yard. My brother asked, “Sis, do you want me to go get it now?” It seemed like it was a perfect time, and we were both so excited to give it to him. My brother had hidden his surprise out in the woods. We could hardly wait! Chris stood there talking to his buddies as I picked up my camera and started to record on my phone. I could hear him coming. I watched Chris to see if he would notice. It only took a few seconds, and suddenly, I saw him look up at the trail toward the woods. Here came my brother and two other four-wheelers. Luke pulled right up near him on this beautiful blue Kawasaki Brute Force with a big red bow that had a real throaty sound to it. You could hear it coming. A four-wheeler he had talked about for months now and wanted one so badly. I worked all summer saving my pennies to surprise him for his thirtieth birthday. I could hardly wait, and the on Page 26 moment was here. The look on his face of shock and surprise was worth every hour I worked that summer babysitting.

Chris just looked at me shaking his head with the biggest smile.

“Where did you find it!?” he asked.

I just laughed and said, “Happy Birthday, honey, from Tyler and me!”

Everyone started cheering and clapping as he just stood there in shock.

“Aren’t you going to go over and look at it!?” I asked.

He was literally speechless. He walked over to check it out and couldn’t stop smiling.

This man deserved it and more. I was so happy I could do it for him! It was a day we will never forget and spent the rest of the weekend riding around on his new four-wheeler while we stayed at the cabin for the weekend.

So, this man knows his wife doesn’t play around. He knows I will not let a birthday like the big 4-0 slip by with no celebration. He kept telling me for months, “Babe, I don’t need or want a party.” Blah, blah, blah. Does he really think I am going to listen? Parties are my thang!