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EMAIL SAFETY TIPS – A MUST READ FOR EVERY EMPLOYEE

Unfortunately, email has become the biggest concern regarding virus related incidents.  While there are measures in place to catch most viruses (spam filters and antivirus) the easiest way to prevent them is through proper handling of spam/malicious email.

I will assume that most of you receive spam email.  Spam filters will catch about 99% of spam that flows to your organization.  It’s the ones that get through that we need to worry about.  Below are some tips on how to avoid compromising your accounts, your computer, and your company’s network.  Really, all it comes down to is being aware and diligent. [READ FULL ARTICLE HERE]

YMCA New Year’s Eve 5K Run

Lace up those running shoes – the Bloomsburg Area YMCA is getting ready for their annual New Year’s Eve Run!

All proceeds will benefit Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility in the Bloomsburg community, including LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, an evidence-based program supporting cancer survivors throughout our community.  This year, they’re going further than ever before and invite participants to double their distance for a 10K. Bring the family! Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome, and childcare will be available for kids who won’t be running.

Online Registration and more information is available here: http://bloomsburgy.org/run/
Race Day Registration is also allowed, from 4:00-6;15 PM

Race Day Times:
Monday, December 31st
Walking Begins: 6:30 PM
5K/10K Begins: 7:00 PM

Early Material Pick-up Time:
Friday, December 28th
8:00AM – 6:00PM

Registration Fee:
5K Registration: $25
10K Registration: $35

Briggs Farm Blue Festival Lineup Being Set

Briggs Farm Blues Festival in Nescopeck, PA has confirmed several headliner acts – Donna the Buffalo and Southern Avenue – to play at the 2019 festival. The festival will run for four days: Thursday July 11, Friday July 12, Saturday July 13, & Sunday July 14, 2019. Tickets are on sale now at the Briggs Farm Blues Festival website.

It may be cold outside, but on Briggs Farm, festival planners are thinking of warmer days ahead and planning The Best Weekend of the Year, the 22nd annual Briggs Farm Blues Festival. One of the most awarded blues festivals in the country, Briggs Fest continues its mission to provide world-class blues in a family friendly environment.

Blues fans will have a rip-roaring time as Zydeco masters Donna the Buffalo take to the Main Stage Friday as the headliner. Known for their immense fan base, called the “Tribe,” fans of Donna the Buffalo know how to dance the night away. At Briggs Fest, they’ll do it under the stars. Donna the Buffalo offers everything Briggs Farm Blues Festival wants in a band—songs that matter, a groove that makes us dance, and an audience that spans generations.

Southern Avenue is moving full steam ahead to make 2019 on Briggs Farm sensational. This deeply soulful Memphis based band has turned the blues world on its head for receiving “The Best Emerging Artist Album”, given by The Blues Foundation. Hard-shuffling beats blend with bluesy southern rock. Punchy horns and searing vocals combine to make this talented young blues band something to behold. Blues fans will walk away electrified.

Much like the blues, Briggs Farm Blues Festival has humble beginnings. Two days of music have grown into four. One stage has become three. As our audience has grown, so has their love and respect of the music and each other. This is a multi-generational show. Kids who came through the gates twenty years ago now bring their children to experience the blues and be part of a great festival family.

The Best Weekend of the Year is a family affair, with three generations of the Briggs family working hard to make Briggs Fest a success. It’s always wonderful to see families and friends gathered ‘round a campfire or dancing to a bluesy beat., and the blues has a place to call home on Briggs Farm!

For tickets and information please go to www.briggsfarm.com or call Briggs Farm Concerts at (570) 379-3342.

Covered Bridge Merchandise Available for the Holidays

December, 2019

The Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau recently received a number of Covered Bridge related items from both the Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Society and also the Columbia County Covered Bridge Association.  All items are currently available at the Welcome Center (121 Papermill Road, Bloomsburg) while supplies last.  Items can be purchased at the Welcome Center during normal business hours, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Monday – Friday).  Certain items may be shipped at an additional charge – please call the Welcome Center at 570-784-8279 to place an order and/or request a shipping quote.

Covered Bridge Christmas Ornaments, Red or Natural Wood – $10 + ($5 shipping and handling)
Proceeds from the sale go to the Columbia County Covered Bridge Association.  This year we have them in red or natural wood.


Columbia County Covered Bridge Association Sled Ornaments – $6
Proceeds from the sale go to the Columbia County Covered Bridge Association.  This year we have them in natural wood.


Covered Bridge Business Card Holders, Red – $10
Proceeds from the sale go to the Columbia County Covered Bridge Association.

Covered Bridge Calendars – $10
Proceeds from the sale go to the Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Society


Covered Bridge Books – Price Varies: $6 – $22

Covered Bridge Mousepad – $5

Covered Bridge Mug – $5

Covered Bridge Set of 28 Sketches – $8

Covered Bridge Postcards – $7.50

Covered Bridge Wine Glasses – $7.50

Berwick Winterfest & Holiday Boulevard 2018

Get ready for the holiday season in Berwick this Saturday with the annual grand opening of the Berwick Holiday Boulevard and the Berwick Winterfest.  Downtown activities include free cookie decorating, horse & carriage rides, gingerbread house contest, crafts, face painting  and marshmallow roasting stations.

The sidewalks will be packed with delicious foods, warm toasty drinks and some super cool items for sale – perfect for Christmas gifts! Stop into many of the Downtown businesses for things such as; cookie decorating, crafts for kids, face painting, Gingerbread House Contest, special sales and so much more! While walking the streets – enjoy live music from Dan Hess & Matt Jaffin and ice sculpting!

Santa will arrive at 5 PM before heading over to the opening of the Christmas Boulevard at 6 PM. Be sure to be there to watch him to light up the tree in St. Charles Park. The opening night of the Boulevard will feature fireworks, hayrides, trolley rides, and the famous mile-long lights display with new animatronics! For opening night, visitors will be permitted to walk the boulevard (other nights are driving only).

River Rat Brew Trail Offering Holiday Gift Cards

The River Rat Brew Trail recently announced sales of holiday gift cards. They’re redeemable for store merchandise or for 2019 Summer Passports! Passports will be available for purchase from the online store in May of 2019. Brew Trail gift cards will make great stocking stuffers or Secret Santa gifts for the craft beer enthusiasts in your life. Check out the store to purchase gift cards, or other seasonal apparel and merchandise.

Holiday Festivities Arrive in Columbia & Montour Counties!

The holidays are a great time of year to spend time with friends and family. If your Thanksgiving travels bring you into Columbia & Montour Counties this week, there are plenty of great events and area activities planned this week that will provide fun for the whole family.

Thursday, November 22nd – Thanksgiving Day

  • Berwick’s 109th Annual “Run for the Diamonds” Race – Before the turkey dinner finds its way to the table, head over to Berwick to be a part of an incredible Thanksgiving Day Tradition – the 109th Annual Run for the Diamonds. Spectators will come out early to line the course and runners from around the world will gather at the start line for a 10:30 start.  The 9-mile course, unchanged from the inaugural route, takes runners throughout the Berwick borough. It starts and ends at Market Street. The race used to be called the “Berwick Marathon” until the 1970’s and 1980’s. However, since the race is too short to qualify as an official marathon, and winners receive diamonds as part of their prize, the name was changed to “Run for the Diamonds” and has stuck ever since. For more information, visit the Event Facebook Page or the Run for the Diamonds website.
  • Artspace Gallery Holiday Show – Visit Artspace Gallery in downtown Bloomsburg for a special holiday artist exhibit.  The entire staff of artists from Artspace are participating in this final show for 2018.  The original, one-of-a-kind pieces that are made by local artists in the exhibit will make for great holiday gifts! A reception will be held on Saturday, November 24 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (simultaneous with Exchange Gallery “Cash & Carry” reception). For gallery hours, and more information, please visit the Artspace Gallery’s website.

 

Friday, November 23rd

  • WHLM Parade of Lights – If you’re already ready to be done with Thanksgiving and gear up for Christmas, look no further than the 2018 Parade of Lights in downtown Bloomsburg. Starting at 6:00 PM on Friday evening, the town will be filled with classic cars, floats, boats, fire trucks, entertainment, and of course – thousands upon thousands of Christmas lights! The parade ushers in the Christmas season, and Santa Claus will make a special appearance. Sizable cash prizes will be issued for the best floats, so the competition will be stiff and the floats will be well crafted! The parade will leave from the Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital parking lot and travel down Lightstreet Road onto Main Street. The parade then turns at Market Street and eventually will end at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds (5th Street entrance). Visitors attending the Parade of Lights are also invited to join the festivities at the Caldwell Consistory for TreeFest, or at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds for Winterfest. The Parade of Lights is hosted by WHLM Radio Station and sponsored by the Bloomsburg Area Rotary Club. For more information, visit the Parade of Lights website.

  • Bloomsburg Fair Winterfest – The first annual Winterfest will be held at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds on Friday, November 23rd from 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM and Saturday, November 24th from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.  There will be ice sculpting, wood carving, craft vendors, food vendors, wineries, live reindeer, face painting, toy train and race car displays, horse and cart rides, pony rides, and games. Tickets to 2019 Fair Grandstand Shows will also be available during Winterfest. Parking and Admission to the Fairgrounds for the event will be FREE. Enter at the Main Street entrance of the Fairgrounds. For more information, please visit the Event Facebook Page.  
    • SPECIAL TO FRIDAY EVENING: On Friday evening, the Parade of Lights will arrive, led by Santa Claus and beautifully crafted floats.
  • Coming Home for Christmas – Don’t miss the 1st Annual “Coming Home for Christmas” Festival in downtown Bloomsburg from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Shop vendors for holiday gifts, partake in holiday events and activities and later, stay for the Town Tree Lighting Ceremony. FREE town parking will be offered due to holiday meters. Vendors for the Holiday Market will be surrounding the Bloomsburg town fountain and will extend up North Market Street to 1st Street. For full details about the event, visit the Event Facebook Page.
  • TreeFest in Bloomsburg – TreeFest kicks off on Friday evening at 4:00 PM and continues all weekend at the Caldwell Consistory in Bloomsburg. The event began in 1989, and serves as a fundraiser for the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble (BTE). TreeFest begins with local Christmas tree growers who donate over a hundred live trees to be trimmed. Then, community volunteers, youth groups, florists, garden clubs, and other local organizations set up and decorate the rooms and the trees for the holidays. Each tree will be sponsored by an area business or individual. Throughout the event, local entertainment is provided, including school choirs, dance groups, and folk musicians. Adding to the holiday atmosphere, visitors will be able to start their Christmas shopping with the dozens of professional craft artisans displaying their wares for sale. A special silent auction will also be held during the event. At the conclusion of the year’s festivities, the trees are donated to area families in need. Adult admission is $6, and children 12 and under are FREE. Official parking for the event is available on weekends, and is located behind the Columbia County Courthouse. For more information, visit the Event Facebook Page or the TreeFest website.
    • TreeFest Important Dates:
      November 23 – 25, and November 30 – December 2
      TeaFest at TreeFest – Monday, Nov. 26 at 1:00 PM
      Gift Card Bingo – Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 6:00 PM
      Santa’s Breakfast – Saturday, Dec. 1 at 8:30 AM
    • Hours:
      Fridays 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
      Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sundays: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Cash & Carry V Preview Day at The Exchange Gallery – Join the Exchange Gallery for a preview day of their newest exhibition – “Cash & Carry V”.  Sales for the fifth annual show don’t start until 6:00 PM on Saturday, but you can come in at any time before then and have a look at all of the great artwork by your friends and neighbors – more than 300 pieces were submitted by everyone; from Bloomsburg University art professors to area schoolchildren.  The Gallery will stay open late on Black Friday so visitors can make the Exchange Gallery a stop on their trip downtown. Before visiting the Gallery for the reception, be sure to also visit Winterfest, TreeFest, or catch the WHLM Parade of Lights! Afterward, head down the street to the Artspace Gallery’s Holiday Member Show or to the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble for the “Wizard of Oz” performance at 7:30 PM.  For more information, visit the Exchange Gallery’s website.
  • Artspace Gallery Holiday Show – Visit Artspace Gallery in downtown Bloomsburg for a special holiday artist exhibit.  The entire staff of artists from Artspace are participating in this final show for 2018.  The original, one-of-a-kind pieces that are made by local artists in the exhibit will make for great holiday gifts! A reception will be held on Saturday, November 24 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (simultaneous with Exchange Gallery “Cash & Carry” reception). For gallery hours, and more information, please visit the Artspace Gallery’s website.
  • The Wizard of Oz at BTE – Click your heels together three times and join the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble for a whimsical journey as they bring the beloved musical to the local Bloomsburg stage! When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away to the magical land of Oz. With help from a Scarecrow, a Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion, they dodge witches and talking apple trees in search of the powerful Wizard. Whether you’re new to the yellow brick road or a long-time traveler, join in the fun that will leave you saying “There’s no place like BTE, There’s no place like BTE.” Before the show, visit the downtown art galleries, TreeFest, or Winterfest! For more information about showtimes, or to purchase tickets, visit the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s website.

 

Saturday, November 24th

  • Small Business Saturday in Danville – Start your holiday shopping in downtown Danville on Saturday! Join the Danville Business Alliance and shoppers everywhere to support and celebrate your favorite small businesses on Small Business Saturday. You’re shopping small every time you pick up a cup or a bag of coffee at your local coffee shop, grab lunch or dinner at a local restaurant, buy something new at a local boutique, or catch a show at the Booth Theater. Various businesses will be offering special deals and discounts in celebration of the day. Help support the small businesses that help make your community vibrant and unique! For more information, visit the Danville Business Alliance website.
  • TreeFest in Bloomsburg – TreeFest continues on Saturday from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at the Caldwell Consistory in Bloomsburg. The event began in 1989, and serves as a fundraiser for the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble (BTE). TreeFest begins with local Christmas tree growers who donate over a hundred live trees to be trimmed. Then, community volunteers, youth groups, florists, garden clubs, and other local organizations set up and decorate the rooms and the trees for the holidays. Each tree will be sponsored by an area business or individual. Throughout the event, local entertainment is provided, including school choirs, dance groups, and folk musicians. Adding to the holiday atmosphere, visitors will be able to start their Christmas shopping with the dozens of professional craft artisans displaying their wares for sale. A special silent auction will also be held during the event. At the conclusion of the year’s festivities, the trees are donated to area families in need. Adult admission is $6, and children 12 and under are FREE. Official parking for the event is available on weekends, and is located behind the Columbia County Courthouse. For more information, visit the Event Facebook Page or the TreeFest website.
    • TreeFest Important Dates:
      November 23 – 25, and November 30 – December 2
      TeaFest at TreeFest – Monday, Nov. 26 at 1:00 PM
      Gift Card Bingo – Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 6:00 PM
      Santa’s Breakfast – Saturday, Dec. 1 at 8:30 AM
    • Hours:
      Fridays 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
      Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sundays: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Bloomsburg Fair Winterfest – The first annual Winterfest will be held at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds on Friday, November 23rd from 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM and Saturday, November 24th from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.  There will be ice sculpting, wood carving, craft vendors, food vendors, wineries, live reindeer, face painting, toy train and race car displays, horse and cart rides, pony rides, and games. Tickets to 2019 Fair Grandstand Shows will also be available during Winterfest. Parking and Admission to the Fairgrounds for the event will be FREE. Enter at the Main Street entrance of the Fairgrounds. For more information, please visit the Event Facebook Page.  
    • SPECIAL TO SATURDAY: Photos with Santa Claus!
  • Cash & Carry V Exhibit/Reception at The Exchange Gallery – Join The Exchange Gallery for a special show reception on Saturday from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM to celebrate the Cash & Carry V exhibition. There will be a fantastic variety of over 300 pieces of handmade local art on display.  Everything is on sale for between $10 and $50, depending on the size – and they make perfect holiday gifts! All artists receive 80% of every sale, with the rest going to the Gallery to help keep the lights on and bring the arts to communities throughout the region all year.  Before visiting the Gallery for the reception, visit Winterfest, TreeFest, or do some shopping in downtown Danville! After you visit the reception, head down the street to the Artspace Gallery’s Holiday Member Show reception (happening simultaneously) or to the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble for the “Wizard of Oz” performance at 7:30 PM.  For more information, visit the Exchange Gallery’s website.
  • The Wizard of Oz at BTE – Click your heels together three times and join the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble for a whimsical journey as they bring the beloved musical to the local Bloomsburg stage! When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away to the magical land of Oz. With help from a Scarecrow, a Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion, they dodge witches and talking apple trees in search of the powerful Wizard. Whether you’re new to the yellow brick road or a long-time traveler, join in the fun that will leave you saying “There’s no place like BTE, There’s no place like BTE.” Before the show, visit the downtown art galleries, TreeFest, or Winterfest! For more information about showtimes, or to purchase tickets, visit the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s website.
  • Artspace Gallery Holiday Show & Reception – Visit Artspace Gallery in downtown Bloomsburg for a special holiday artist exhibit.  The entire staff of artists from Artspace are participating in this final show for 2018.  The original, one-of-a-kind pieces that are made by local artists in the exhibit will make for great holiday gifts! A reception will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (simultaneous with Exchange Gallery “Cash & Carry” reception). For gallery hours, and more information, please visit the Artspace Gallery’s website.

 

Sunday, November 25th

  • TreeFest in Bloomsburg – TreeFest continues on Sunday from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the Caldwell Consistory in Bloomsburg. The event began in 1989, and serves as a fundraiser for the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble (BTE). TreeFest begins with local Christmas tree growers who donate over a hundred live trees to be trimmed. Then, community volunteers, youth groups, florists, garden clubs, and other local organizations set up and decorate the rooms and the trees for the holidays. Each tree will be sponsored by an area business or individual. Throughout the event, local entertainment is provided, including school choirs, dance groups, and folk musicians. Adding to the holiday atmosphere, visitors will be able to start their Christmas shopping with the dozens of professional craft artisans displaying their wares for sale. A special silent auction will also be held during the event. At the conclusion of the year’s festivities, the trees are donated to area families in need. Adult admission is $6, and children 12 and under are FREE. Official parking for the event is available on weekends, and is located behind the Columbia County Courthouse. For more information, visit the Event Facebook Page or the TreeFest website.
    • TreeFest Important Dates:
      November 23 – 25, and November 30 – December 2
      TeaFest at TreeFest – Monday, Nov. 26 at 1:00 PM
      Gift Card Bingo – Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 6:00 PM
      Santa’s Breakfast – Saturday, Dec. 1 at 8:30 AM
    • Hours:
      Fridays 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
      Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sundays: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Artspace Gallery Holiday Show – Visit Artspace Gallery in downtown Bloomsburg for a special holiday artist exhibit.  The entire staff of artists from Artspace are participating in this final show for 2018.  The original, one-of-a-kind pieces that are made by local artists in the exhibit will make for great holiday gifts! For gallery hours, and more information, please visit the Artspace Gallery’s website.
  • The Wizard of Oz at BTE – Click your heels together three times and join the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble for a whimsical journey as they bring the beloved musical to the local Bloomsburg stage! When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away to the magical land of Oz. With help from a Scarecrow, a Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion, they dodge witches and talking apple trees in search of the powerful Wizard. Whether you’re new to the yellow brick road or a long-time traveler, join in the fun that will leave you saying “There’s no place like BTE, There’s no place like BTE.” Before the show, visit the downtown art galleries, TreeFest, or Winterfest! For more information about showtimes, or to purchase tickets, visit the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s website.

Montour Preserve Photo Contest

2019 MONTOUR PRESERVE BROCHURE COVER PHOTO CONTEST

Calling all Montour Preserve photographers! It’s time to print a new batch of brochures for the Montour Preserve and they are looking for a new cover photo.

If you have a high quality photo of the Montour Preserve that you’d like them to consider, please contact Bob Stoudt, MARC Director, at RStoudt@MontourRec.com before midnight on Sunday, November 4. They’ll review all submissions on Monday, November 5, and will post their top five choices to the Montour Preserve’s Facebook page for visitor feedback.

The winning photo will be featured on the cover of the new 2019 Montour Preserve brochures. The winning photographer will receive an assortment of MARC / Montour Preserve goodies and will be featured on the Montour Preserve’s Facebook page and the next edition of the Montour Preserve News newsletter.

Photos must be taken at the Montour Preserve and be high quality, portrait orientation (final printed photos on the brochure covers will be 8.5″ tall x 3.5″ wide). Photos will be used only as described, and shall not be otherwise reproduced or used for any other purposes.

We look forward to seeing your great shots of the Montour Preserve!

Local Halloween Happenings!

Looking for Halloween Happenings around our area in the next week? We’ve got a list of upcoming events, including trick or treat times for various communities in Columbia & Montour counties.

Oct. 29

  • BERWICK — Trick or Treat 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Berwick YMCA, more than a dozen stations, donations for local food bank voluntary
  • ORANGEVILLE —Trunk-’n’-treat, 5:00 PM – 7:00 p.m., Ebenezer UM Church, 687 Route 93

Oct. 30

  • BENTON — Halloween Parade forms at 6:00 pm, moves at 7:00 pm
  • BERWICK BOROUGH/SALEM TOWNSHIP – Trick or Treat, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • BERWICK – Trunk or Treat, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Summerhill EUM Church, 157 Twin Church Road
  • BERWICK – Trick or Treat, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Beyond the Blend Market, 137 West Front St.
  • BERWICK – Halloween Candy giveaway, 7:00 – 8:00 pm, Berwick Retirement Village II, 901 East 16th St.
  • SCOTT TWP – Trick or Treat after the Espy Fire Company Parade, until 9:00 pm.

Oct. 31

  • BENTON – Trick or Treat – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • BERWICK – Trick or Treat – 6:00 – 8:0 pm, Elmcroft of Berwick, 2050 West Front St.
  • BERWICK BOROUGH/SALEM TOWNSHIP – Trick or Treat 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • BLOOMSBURG – Trick or Treat, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
  • CATAWISSA – Trick or Treat – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • HEMLOCK TOWNSHIP – Trick or Treat, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
  • JERSEYTOWN – Trunk or Treat, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, Madison Township Community Center parking lot, sponsored by the Jerseytown Ladies Aid
  • LIME RIDGE – Lime Ridge Volunteer Fire Company Halloween Parade, forms at 5:30 pm at the fire hall, steps off at 6:00 pm.
  • LOCUST TOWNSHIP – Trunk or Treat, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Locust Township Municipal Building, Numidia
  • MAHONING TOWNSHIP – Trick or Treat – 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP – Trick or Treat – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • MIFFLINVILLE – Trunk or Treat, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, St. John’s Lutheran Church parking area, Race St.
  • NESCOPECK – Trick or Treat – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • ORANGEVILLE – Fall Weiner Festival, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Orangeville UM Church, refreshments, craft activities
  • RALPHO TOWNSHIP – Trick or Treat – 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • SCOTT TOWNSHIP – Trick or Treat – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • SHAMOKIN – Trunk or Treat, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Grace Chapel parking lot, 125 Airport Road, free hotdogs, popcorn, drinks
  • SHICKSHINNY – Halloween Parade forms at 5:00 pm, Shickshinny Borough Building. Trunk or Treat will begin after the parade, Oat Street Park.
  • SOUTH CENTRE TWP – Trick or Treat – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Next at BTE: The Wizard of Oz

This holiday season, Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble is taking patrons over the rainbow with the classic MGM musical version of The Wizard of Oz, beginning November 23 and ending December 29, 2018.  The Wizard of Oz is by L. Frank Baum, with music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, and is directed by ensemble member, Richard Cannaday.

When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away to the magical land of Oz.  With help from a Scarecrow, a Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion, they dodge witches and talking apple trees in search of the powerful Wizard. Whether you’re new to the yellow brick road or a long-time traveler, join in the fun that will leave you saying “There’s no place like BTE, there’s no place like BTE.”  The Wizard of Oz is perfect for all ages, especially for those audiences who are captivated every year by BTE’s holiday show or for those joining the enchantment for the first time.  Be sure to contact the Box Office for group rate opportunities, starting at just eight people.

The 2:00 pm matinee held on November 23 will be Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s annual food preview, in which patrons can attend this general admission show by simply bringing a donation of canned goods or other nonperishable item, which will be given to the local food bank.

Additionally, a special performance of The Wizard of Oz will be interpreted into ASL for the Deaf/hard of hearing community on November 29.

Ticket prices are $30 for a regular adult, $24 for a young adult (ages 30 or younger), $24 for a senior ticket (ages 60 and older), $14 for a student (grade school through college), and $10 for Bloomsburg University students with a valid BU ID.  Tickets are available online  or by calling the Box Office at 570-784-8181.

For more information, contact Laura Haden, Communications Director at Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble at laurahaden@bte.org.  Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to Columbia County and surrounding areas for 41 years. For more information, please visit www.bte.org.