Happy birthday to Patty Onks and Kyle Davy! Patty's birthday is on June
20, and Kyle will celebrate on June 22. If you see either of these area
residents, wish them a great day.

Hey, kids -- now that school is out for the summer, are you looking for
things to do? Come to the First Baptist Church at the corner of
Carpenter Street and Main Street (across the street from the bank). From
June 21st until the 25th, you can join the fun of SonRock Kids Camp!
Check out their living /indoor /forest, sing some songs, and enjoy tasty
camp snacks. Get soaked during the water games and take home a fun
craft. Learn about Jesus' love for us, and how we can go to Heaven to
live with Him. The entire program is FREE of charge. Kids who will be
entering Kindergarten next August, through those who have just completed
6th grade will meet from 6:00 until 8:30 each evening. Call 570-656-6597
for more information, or to register. Don't miss this exciting week!

Another activity you can get in on is the Summer Reading Program at the
Blossburg Memorial Library. "Be Creative @ Your Library" begins June 16,
and runs through July 21. Each Tuesday at 10:00 AM, you can take part in
an activity (scrapbooking, photography, martial arts, etc.), make
crafts, watch movies, and of course, read books. Stop in the library or
call 638-2197 today.

We had a celebrity in Blossburg last week. Assistant U.S. Attorney James
Pavlock from Philadelphia came to town on a family research quest. Hs
grandfather and great-grandfather Pawlak were original members of Saint
Mary's Church. Attorney Pavlock toured the church and the town. He
visited with several parishioners, who were able to answer some of his
family questions. Mr. Pavlock remarked that we have a very friendly
community, and he appreciated those citizens who spent some of their
time helping him. He is looking forward to returning for further
research, and we will be happy to welcome him back.

Cub Scout Pack 2059 of Arnot will be presenting colors at the opening
Ceremony for the Williamsport Crosscutters on June 20, 2009. This is
quite an honor, and we are very proud of our Scouts! This Pack will be
having a bike-a-thon to raise funds for their "Kids Helping Kids"
Charity Drive on June 27, at the Blossburg Elementary School, beginning
at 10:00 AM. We encourage the community to come out and support our Cub
Scouts. If you would like to sponsor one of our kids, please contact
Lorraine Thompson @ 570-723-0916 or e-mail _lorthomp@..._
<mailto:lorthomp@...>. All proceeds will go to Bloss Township
Recreation Center.

A Rail Trail Relay Rally will take place on June 28th at the Darling Run
entrance to the Rail Trail in Ansonia. All procedes benefit the American
Cancer Society. In return for your $10 donation, you will receive a
t-shirt and lunch. If you are interested in hiking or biking for this
event, please contact Liz at Wild Asaph Outfitters at 724-5155.

The next chicken barbeque in Blossburg will be held on June 27. Sleezy
Construction will cook the halves, which will be sold in the Bloss
Holiday Market parking lot, beginning at 10:30 AM. Proceeds of this
barbeque will benefit V.I.B.E., which has become a vital part of the
Blossburg community. While you're getting your barbequed chicken, browse
through the Farmer's Market, also located in the Plaza parking lot.
Fresh produce, home-made treats, and other interesting items are offered
by local vendors at terrific prices. The market is open every Saturday,
from 8 until 1.

Have you seen all of the great events that have been advertised on the
large sign by the green bridge? Your special event or meeting notice
could be the next one to appear there! Simply send your information to:
sign@... Please submit information two weeks prior to the
event. You can also get free advertising on the Blossburg web site by
sending your information to: events@....

Mark your calendar for the 21st annual reunion of graduates and
attendees of the Blossburg & North Penn High School on Saturday, August
1, 2009. Those especially urged to attend are the members of the classes
that ended in "4" and "9". Be sure your current mailing address and name
has been sent to the alumni association. If you are not sure, then go
to: http://www.blossburg.org/alumni/ and send it again. Mark "yes" if
you would like your name added to the alumni directory.

We are always eager to receive your news, birthdays, comments, and
events for this column. Please send your items and ideas to:
barb_slocum@.... We'll be looking for them!