Audition for children's theatre
SHAMOKIN - Auditions will be held for this summer's Anne Miles Children's Theatre at the Northumberland County Career and Arts Center, 2 E. Arch St., from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, May 15 and 16.
Children currently in grades two through four will be auditioning for "101 Dalmatians" and grades five through eight for "Music Man Jr."
Those auditioning will be asked to read a portion of a script, sing a song with the piano and do a brief dance.
The "Music Man Jr." performance will be held July 28 and 29 and "101 Dalmatians" will be July 21 and 22.
Older Americans Month event slated
KULPMONT - In recognition of May as Older Americans Month, LIFE Geisinger Kulpmont is hosting a free event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Saturday, May 5, at its day health center located at 1100 Spruce St., Kulpmont.
Throughout the day, you can learn more about the LIFE Geisinger program that helps older adults maintain their independence. Whether you are looking at care options for yourself or a loved one, the staff at LIFE Geisinger Kulpmont will be on hand to answer all of your questions and give you a tour of the center.
Other activities scheduled during the day include a yard sale from 8 to 11 a.m. with all proceeds benefitting the Alzheimer's Association; a Matter of Balance demonstration with LIFE Geisinger therapists from 10 to 11 a.m. to reduce risk of falls; and free community bingo from 11 a.m. to noon with prizes given throughout the hour.
Attendees are also invited to receive free blood pressure checks and enter to win raffle prizes. Light refreshments will be served.
To register for this event or for more information about LIFE Geisinger, please contact Marc Varano at 1-866-230-6465 or mavarano@geisinger.edu. Visit LIFE Geisinger online at www.lifegeisinger.org.