lossburg has a very special wedding anniversary this week. Freece and
Hilda Morris will mark 72 years of marriage on June 26! We offer them
congratulations on the longevity of their commitment, and wish them a
very special day. On the same day, their daughter, Linda Shypulefski,
and her husband, Reverend John Shypulefski, will celebrate their
44th anniversary. John and Staci Onks will celebrate on June 27. Andy
and Celeste Levindoski were married 18 years ago on June 29. We wish
each of these couples many more years of happiness.

This week, there has been a group of excited kids playing games on the
front lawn of the First Baptist Church at the corner of Main and
Carpenter Streets. The church is hosting its annual Vacation Bible
School, SonRock Kids Camp. Within the living /indoor /forest, there are
crafts, Bible stories, music, delicious snacks, games, and Dr. Cool's
Nature Center. It's not too late to get in on the action. Come to the
church from 6:00 until 8:00 each evening this week. The fun will
culminate at the closing program on Thursday night with a campfire and
root beer floats. The entire program is FREE. Children who are entering
Kindergarten through 7th grade are encouraged to join in the fun today!

Another activity you shouldn't be missing 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.

Cub Scout Pack 2059 of Arnot 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. To sponsor one of our kids, please
contact Lorraine Thompson @ 570-723-0916 or e-mail lorthomp@ptd.net
<mailto:lorthomp@ptd.net>. 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 proceed 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.

There will be a chicken barbeque in Blossburg on Saturday (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.

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