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The Milton Art Bank will host Inhale Here. Exhale Now., a unique exposition of meditation-inspired artwork accompanied by several yoga and mindfulness activities Aug. 11 – Oct 1.

Artist Amanda Marko, formerly of Danville, Pennsylvania, will exhibit colorful abstract oil paintings that depict the struggles and joys of being introspective during quiet contemplation.

“When I began painting with oil and cold wax, I found myself using mantras to guide me and keep me focused. As the connection between creating artwork and my yoga and meditation practices became apparent, I understood that the energy of the mantra was shaping the painting,” Marko said. “Soon I began to purposefully embed the mantra into the painting with each layer and to further explore the visual representation of the internal processes of meditation.”

As described by Marko, layering the mantra into her work takes many forms. She first writes the mantra on the blank canvas and adds it with each layer of paint  – scratching it into dried paint, reverse inscribing it through transfer methods, scribbling in oil pastels, pasting via collage, and more. She paints in silence while meditating on the mantra, thus infusing each work with the powerful energy of the mantra.

Marko will display approximately 30 pieces from her mantra and mini mantra, and intention stones series. Those pieces range in size from 5-by-5-inch mini mantra blocks, to 9-by-12-inch to 30-by-48-inch stretched canvases and a large 7-by-20-foot unstretched canvas. Pieces in the intention stones series are black and white paintings on paper.

Marko began her yoga practice and later trained to become a certified yoga instructor while living in Danville. Along with her family and their three Italian Greyhound rescues, Marko now resides in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.

For more information about her work, visit www.amandamarko.art

Founded in 2017, Milton Art Bank (MAB Museum) is a museum located in Milton, Pennsylvania. MAB aspires to make art accessible to its local community through its diverse range of exhibitions, workshops and events. The gallery is open from 12 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. MAB is free and open to the public.  Masks are required to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

As part of the exhibition, the public is invited to participate in yoga and mindfulness workshops being held in the gallery space. Contact the Milton Art Bank at [email protected] or 570.218.8718 for more information.

The Kiwanis Club of Buffalo Valley/Lewisburg is continuing its long-standing, electronic recycling event as a fund-raiser to support children’s educational, medical, and recreational services.  Within the past few months this club distributed a total of 200 child development booklets to the Public Library for Union County, two nursery schools, the Summit Learning Center, and the Children’s Museum to give to the parents of infants to pre-kindergarten children; established and funded four children’s little libraries that are located in local laundromats and at the Miller Center in the community; assisted with Camp SETABAID (a camp for children with diabetes); provided funding for bicycle helmets for children; supported the Heiter Center; and, provided three scholarships to recent high school graduates.

During the recycling event the Kiwanis Club of Buffalo Valley/Lewisburg will accept unwanted electronic items such as cell phones, radios, other hand held electrical devices, computers, cameras, flat screen TVs, electronic game consoles and printers as a fundraising project to benefit the children of our region.  The items will be accepted for a small fee at the East Buffalo Township Recycling Center on Fairground Road in Lewisburg from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 20th.  Fees for the items are as follows:

cell phones, small speakers, small radios, other hand-held electronics     $  7.00 each

laptop computers, cameras, portable TVs, electronic game consoles   $10.00 each

flat screen TVs (less than 30 inches), game consoles, ink jet printers    $10.00 each

laser printers, computer towers    $30.00 each

flat screen TVs (equal to or greater than 31 inches), entertainment centers    $35.00 each

No CRTs or curved screen TVs will be accepted.

No projection TVs will be accepted.

No items that contain freon (air conditioners, refrigerators, or freezers) will be accepted.

Money raised during this recycling event will be used to expand the Kiwanis Club’s on-going services for children.

Spend part of Saturday afternoon with the Bucknell Bison football team at Family Fun Fest. Join us Saturday, August 20th from 3 to 4:30 pm where kids in 8th grade and under can take part in football-related games and activities. All kids attending will get a coupon for a free popcorn from the concession stand and well as an autographed team photo.

The Matt Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament is a four person scramble to benefit the PA State Police Historical Educational and Memorial Center. Cost is $75 per golfer. Registration deadline is August 11th. Call 717-533-9874 for more information. PSP – H.E.M.C. is a 501-c-3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting the rich history and heritage of the Pennsylvania State Police.

The annual yard sale benefiting Mostly Mutts, a no-kill animal shelter in Sunbury, is moving to a new location between Paxinos and Stonington.

The yard sale at 415 State Route 61, Sunbury, will run Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 25 to 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. A variety of household, holiday and pet-related items will be offered with proceeds supporting the care of more than 40 dogs and several cats housed at the shelter.

Join Danville Assembly of God for an End of Summer Celebration on August 26th at 5 pm. There will be food, games, prizes and entertainment. It’s a free event at their 734 6th St., Riverside location.

Cherished Cats Rescue Alliance and The Scratching Post are hosting a cat and kitten adoption event at Brookpark Pet Supply in Lewisburg (400 Farley Circle) on August 27th  from 10-2. There will be lots of feline friends to meet, snacks, and great raffle items!

Tuesday, September 27, 1-4 pm, at Surgical Specialists of Evangelical, 25 Lystra Rogers Drive, Lewisburg. This free screening, with Daria Keyser, DO, helps individuals recognize their own pattern of moles, freckles, and “beauty marks.” By being familiar with what is considered normal allows people to be more alert to changes in the number, size, shape, and color of pigmented areas that may be of concern. Appointments required. Call 570-768-3200.

A good time is bound to happen at this year’s 32^nd Annual Auction: An Evening Among the Stacks for the Public Library for Union County on Saturday, August 27.

Held at the library, this fundraising event begins at 6:00 pm and features complimentary wine and beer, heavy hors d-oeuvres and both silent and live auctions. Creative Plantscapes has generously lent its support as the underwriter of the event.

Guests can bid on unique items including jewelry, trip packages, gift certificates and more while socializing with community members and business owners who also support the library! The event also includes wine balloons and a raffle for a $1,000 Visa Card. Raffle tickets are available now at the library for $5 each or 5 tickets for $20 or online at https://unioncountylibraries.ejoinme.org/EveningAmongTheStacks. The drawing will be held the night of the auction. There are only 1,000 raffle tickets available!

Tickets for the auction event are $75 each and are available for purchase at the library’s checkout desk and online at https://unioncountylibraries.ejoinme.org/EveningAmongTheStacks.

Tickets are sold on a first-come first-serve basis until sold out. All proceeds from the event are used to augment the collection of books and materials available for the community to borrow at the Public Library for Union County in Lewisburg.

For more information on the auction or to purchase tickets, visit the library at 255 Reitz Boulevard, Lewisburg or call 570-523-1172.

The Public Library for Union County in Lewisburg along with Herr Memorial Library in Mifflinburg and The West End Library in Laurelton, make up the Union County Library System.

A benefit fundraiser with special guest Otis, a senior collie rescued from life on a chain in February 2022 who’s still looking for a home. A limited number of tickets are available at eventbrite.com, Whispering Oaks, Three Dogs Vino, Brookpark Pet Supply, Farmers Insurance in Danville and Curves in Bloomsburg. Tickets are $20.

Camp Mount Luther will be holding a 5- and 10- kilometer trail run race at the camp on Saturday, September 3, 2022. This is an entry-level trail race on Mount Luther grounds with proceeds going to the camp. The start time for the race is 9:00 a.m. Runners decide on race day if they want to do a 5k or 10K (a double loop of the 5K) run.

Registration is $35. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. on race day. Shower facilities are available after the race. All miles for the course will be marked and there is one water stop on the course. Timing will be electronically done. To register, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Mifflinburg/DandelionRun5k10kTrailRace.

The Dandelion Run, begun in 2002, is organized by Joel and Shelley Heasley of Middleburg. It was named in honor and memory of Rev. Glenn E. Heasley, Jr., former Assistant to the Bishop of the Upper Susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Glenn’s favorite “flower” was the dandelion. Heasley’s widow, Shirley, is also involved in the planning of the race.   A flyer/bulletin insert is available here:   https://www.campmountluther.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-Dandelion-Run-Flyer.pdf

Mount Luther, located five miles west of Mifflinburg off Route 45, is a Christian church camp that runs year-round outdoor ministry programming, including an eight-week summer camp. The camp is affiliated with the Upper Susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is accredited by the American Camp Association. The camp strives to provide resources and experiences in faith formation, worship, recreation, and intentional Christian community for all ages. In addition, the camp facilities are available for retreats and other meetings for church, community, and civic groups during the non-summer months. The site is used as the Outdoor Education Center for the Shikellamy and Midd-West School Districts. The camp serves people in Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Juniata, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder, Tioga, and Union Counties. For more information on any of Camp Mount Luther’s programs call the camp at (570) 922-1587 or visit www.campmountluther.org.

Blood Pressure Screenings:

• Tuesday, September 6, 10-11:30 am, Sunbury YMCA
• Wednesday, September 7, 10-11 am, Selinsgrove Senior Center
• Friday, September 16, 10-11 am, Northumberland Senior Center
• Wednesday, September 21, 9-10:30 am, Lewisburg YMCA, The Miller Center
• Tuesday, September 27, 10-11:30 am, Milton YMCA
• Wednesday, September 28, 8:45-10:15 am, Mifflinburg YMCA
• By appointment at Community Health and Wellness. Call 570-768-3200.

Friday, September 9, 9-11:30 am, Tuesday, September 20, 8:30 am-noon or Tuesday, September 27, 1-4 pm, at Surgical Specialists of Evangelical, 25 Lystra Rogers Drive, Lewisburg. This free screening, with Daria Keyser, DO, helps individuals recognize their own pattern of moles, freckles, and “beauty marks.” By being familiar with what is considered normal allows people to be more alert to changes in the number, size, shape, and color of pigmented areas that may be of concern. Appointments required. Call 570-768-3200.

The event also benefits the Shamokin Police Department’s fund to establish a K-9 program.

For more information on Mostly Mutts, animals available for adoption, volunteer opportunities and upcoming events, visit www.mostlymuttsonline.com or call 570-988-6483.

Mostly Mutts is a no-kill animal shelter in Sunbury. To learn more about Mostly Mutts, the animals available for adoption, and upcoming events, visit www.mostlymuttsonline.com, call 570-988-6483 or follow Mostly Mutts of Sunbury PA on Facebook and MostlyMuttsSunbury on Twitter.

Winfield, PA – The Union Township Volunteer Fire Company will present Forks, Corks, and Kegs taking place in Winfield on Saturday September 10th, from 2 until 6PM and featuring local food vendors, wineries and brewers, a cigar lounge, and live entertainment!

Tickets required to enter and are just $25 in advance! For tickets call 570-765-9471 or on face book at Union Township Fire Company. You must be 21 or older.

The Union Township Volunteer Fire Company is proud to bring Forks, Corks, and Kegs to Winfield again this year!

The event features: Rusty Rail Brewing Company, Eclipse Brewing Company, Rock God Brewery, Nomad Distilling Company, Deep Roots Hard Cider, Whispering Oaks Winery, Iron Vines Winery, Oregon Hill Winery, Timber Ridge Winery, and the Kulpmont Winery. Also Featuring Pork Dude BBQ, Crooked Forest Food Truck, Schocks Concessions, the Yum Yum Wagon, and the Perfect Draw Cigar Lounge, and Ace of Games Axe throwing. Live Music by Merely Players.

The event will be held outdoors, however, only a limited number of tickets are available.

For more information on Mostly Mutts, animals available for adoption, volunteer opportunities and upcoming events, visit www.mostlymuttsonline.com or call 570-988-6483.

Mostly Mutts is a no-kill animal shelter in Sunbury. To learn more about Mostly Mutts, the animals available for adoption, and upcoming events, visit www.mostlymuttsonline.com, call 570-988-6483 or follow Mostly Mutts of Sunbury PA on Facebook and MostlyMuttsSunbury on Twitter.

Thursdays, September 15-October 20, 3-4:30 pm, at Hospice of Evangelical, 235 Hospital Drive, Lewisburg. This support group is for anyone over the age of 18 who is coping with the loss of a loved one. For the greatest level of healing, it is important to attend all six sessions. It is recommended that your loss be six months or longer. The cost is $20 and scholarships are available. Registration is required by Friday, September 2. To register, call 570-522-2157.

All tips received on Celebrity Service Night at Applebees in Lewisburg from 5 to 9 PM on 9/15 will go toward Camp Cadet.

Ronald McDonald House of Danville is hosting their 4th Annual Masquerade Ball on Friday, September 16, 2022 beginning at 6:00pm. This black-tie event, presented by Pennsylvania Skill, is being held at the beautiful Bush House Estate in Muncy.

The event will feature a surf and turf dinner under the stars, dancing with music provided by Daddy-O & the Sax Maniax, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, and more. Proceeds from the event support the House which provides a home-away-from home for families of children receiving medical treatment at local hospitals. The House has 19 guest rooms, a Family Room inside the Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital, and Camp Dost, a summer camp for pediatric cancer patients.
To learn more about the Ronald McDonald House or to purchase tickets for the ball, visit rmhdanville.org.