Pets to be blessed
MOUNT CARMEL - The Rev. Francis Karwacki will bless pets on the front steps of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 4 p.m. Tuesday, the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi. All are invited to bring their pets.
Parking restrictions in Mount Carmel
MOUNT CARMEL - A parking ban will be in effect from 4 to 6 p.m. today on Second Street, from Oak to Vine streets, to accommodate the Mount Carmel Area homecoming parade, which begins at 6 p.m.
The parade route will begin on Second Street and travel along Oak, Fourth, Maple and Third streets and West Avenue, ending at the Silver Bowl.
Glo-Zel Art League featured in gallery
SHAMOKIN - The Northumberland County Council of the Arts Fine Arts Gallery presents "Creative Endeavours," a group art show from Glo-Zel's Art League, which meets in the center's art studio. The gallery will celebrate the show opening with a reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today in the gallery located on the first floor at 2 E. Arch St. The reception is open to the public and light refreshments will be served.
The show will consist of 50 or so paintings from area artists in various media and techniques. A memorial display will be exhibited for Lana Stehman, a local resident who recently and suddenly passed away.
Coal Crackers plan luncheon
SHAMOKIN - The Coal Crackers Club's annual Autumn Fest luncheon will be held Oct. 26. Mail and email notices were sent Sept. 14 to all club members. Make reservations early. New members welcome. For more information, call 898-6920.
I-180 east lane restriction Wednesday
MONTOURSVILLE - A diesel fuel spill along I-180 over the weekend is scheduled for cleanup Wednesday.
The spill occurred at the top of the Route 87 exit ramp.
A hazardous materials company will perform the cleanup under the direction of state Department of Environmental Protection. The lane closure will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Raffle ticket winners listed
DALMATIA - Following are the winners from the recent Dalmatia Area Ambulance second annual raffle ticket:
Margaret Derk, Herndon, $500; Betty Snyder, Herndon, $300; Mull family, Dornsife, $100; Rex Long, Dalmatia, $50; and Jason Graff, Pillow, $50.
Chinese Auction to be held
SHAMOKIN - Transfiguration Ukrainian Catholic Church will hold its annual Chinese Auction on Sunday, Oct. 16 at the church hall at 227 N. Shamokin St., Shamokin.
The event, sponsored by the church's Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality, will feature hundreds of items available, and refreshments. The doors open at noon with the auction beginning at 2 p.m. Admission is $3.
Spirit of Tuscarora Trail dog hike
BARNESVILLE - Dogs are welcome to join their owners on a hike of the Spirit of Tuscarora Trail from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 6 at Tuscarora State Park.
The trail is 4 1/2 miles in length and moderate in difficulty. It includes diverse habitats and runs along Locust Lake.
Dogs must be leashed and get along with other pets and people.
Hikers are asked to meet at the upper beach parking lot.
For more information, contact Robin Tracey, environmental education specialist, at 467-2404.
WILLIAMSPORT - A free workshop will be held next month for small business owners interested in learning about contracting opportunities with state agencies and departments.
Doing Business with the Commonwealth will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 6 in the River Valley Room of the Williamsport-Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, 100 W. Third St. Pre-registration is required.
For more information about this seminar or to register, contact Kristine Meeker of the Lock Haven University Small Business Development Center 484-2848 or kmeeker@lhup.edu.
PennDOT Invites Students to Enter Aviation Art Contest
HARRISBURG - Young artists are invited to display their talents and learn about aviation through an annual art contest sponsored by PennDOT's Bureau of Aviation.
"Aviation's Value to My Community" is the contest theme. Entries will be judged in two divisions: first through third grades, and fourth and fifth grades.
Entries must be postmarked by Oct. 14.
For contest rules and entry information, call 717-783-8800.