WTRN Radio presentation scheduled
The Tyrone Area Historical Society will offer a free program about early radio broadcasting in Tyrone at 7 p.m., Tuesday evening, October 3, at the Railroad Station. Cary Simpson, owner of the Allegheny Radio Network, which includes six radio stations including WTRN AM, will present a program titled "Looking Back at Tyrone through the 'Ears' of WTRN Radio." The public is invited to attend what promises to be an entertaining program.
B.E. Sportsmen Turkey Shoots
The turkey shoots at the Bald Eagle Sportsmen will be starting on Wednesday, October 4. Starting time will be at 7:30 p.m. Please note the shoots are now on Wednesday nights. The Sportsmen is located on Rt. 350 about one mile from the intersection at Snappy’s. Look for the Sportsmen sign on the right.
The kitchen will be open for a light snack. Anyone with questions should call Tim at 684-5045.
Bellwood Quilting Bees
The Bellwood Quilting Bees will have a Quilt Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 7 at the Logan Valley Presbyterian Church in Bellwood.
The show is being held in conjunction with the Tuckahoe Street Fair being held that day at the Bellwood Firehall on S. 1st St.
The church is located across the street from the fair.
Auxiliary meeting
The next meeting of the Tyrone American Legion Auxiliary will be held on October 9 at 7 p.m. at the Legion Home.
All 2007 auxiliary dues are now due. These can be paid at the Legion Post. New member applications are now being accepted.
Country Fair luncheon
Don’t miss the Country Fair luncheon on Wednesday, October 11 at the Ramada Inn, Banquet Room C at noon.
The special feature will be the annual country fair. Everyone will have an opportunity to purchased items for themselves or loved ones.
Special music will be presented by Debbie Kann of Tyrone. The guest speaker will be Jo Knipe of Maryland. Her theme will be “Discovering reality in a changing world.”
For information call 944-3779. A free nursery is available.
Sponsored by Altoona Christian Women’s Club, affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
Chicago Rivet retirees
The Chicago Rivet retirees will hold their monthly breakfast at Joe’s Place at 8:30 a.m.
Meetings are scheduled for the rest of the year, including October 12, November 9 and December 14.
Octoberfest
Octoberfest will be held at the Warriors Mark United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 21 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Artisans, crafters and vendors are wanted to sell their artwork, crafts, handwork, etc. Registration deadline for table space is October 13. Call 632-6906.
NARFE
Members of Chapter 328, National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association met at noon on September 8 at King’s Restaurant for lunch and a business meeting. The chapter’s next meeting will be at noon on October 13 at King’s. All active and retired Federal employees and spouses are welcome.
Tyrone Prayer Shawl Ministry
Join in making prayer shawls for those in need. The meeting will be Saturday, October 14 at 10:30 a.m. at the Tyrone Church of the Brethren, located at the corner of Adams Avenue and 18th Street. Call Ellie with questions at 684-1771.
TACO Halloween parade
TACO Halloween parade will be held Tuesday, October 17 at 6 p.m. Registration for the costume judging will start at 4:30 p.m. at the Tyrone highway Dept. Parade line up will begin at 5 p.m. in front of the Highway Dept.
If interested in taking part in the parade, call Tim Kirkpatrick at 684-0704. The rain date will be October 24.
Tyrone Business and Career Expo
The Tyrone Business and Career Expo, BAH and New Middle School tour, sponsored by the Tyrone Area Chamber of Commerce and the Tyrone Area High School will be held Thursday, October 19 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Tyrone Area High School cafeteria. Lunch will be available. Any student and/or the public may attend.
To participate, call Laurie Cowfer at 684-6025 or the Chamber office at 684-0736.
New York City bus trip
A bus trip to New York City is scheduled for Saturday, October 21, sponsored by Mountain Laurel Daycare and Preschool. Call 742-0858 for details.
Aleutian Island Military Veterans
The Aleutian Island Military Veterans will reunite October 25-27 at 2 p.m. in Williamsport. All service branches veterans, guests and spouses are welcome. For more information and/or registration blank, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Al King, POB 130327, Sunrise, Florida 33313 or email request to williwawal@aol.com.
Light the Night
Mom and dad, kids of all ages come to “Light the Night”, October 26, from 6-8 p.m. “Light the Night” is a safe and supervised Halloween night environment. Games, prizes, puppets, face painting, candy, hotdogs, hot popcorn and beverages, all will be provided free. “Light the Night” will be in the parking lot behind Burger King, and is sponsored by First Assembly of God Church.
United Way of Blair County helps community members find low cost prescription coverage
Need prescription assistance but not sure how you can find help?
Once a month beginning Thursday October 26, the United Way of Blair County will be taking appointments for community members who lack prescription coverage to help get the medicines they need through a public or private program that's right for them. With the help of The Partnership for Prescription Assistance clients can bring a list of medications they have and work with a United Way VISTA member to find programs that help them pay for their prescriptions. More than 2,500 brand-name and generic medicines are covered. Appointments will be every 15 minutes between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call Sarah Ergler at (814)944-0884 to set up your appointment. This service is completely free and confidential.
The United Way of Blair County is a volunteer-driven organization that unites people to care for one another.
Tyrone Renaissance
The Tyrone Middle and High School Renaissance would like to encourage grandparents to come and help out with the sundae bars for the students’ good grades. If interested, please call 684-4240 ext. 1.
Master Beekeeper
Master Beekeeper will make educational and informative presentation to a class or group on honeybees and beekeeping. For more information, call 684-1783.
Bible study class
The Tyrone Church of the Brethren has added a Saturday morning Bible study to its educational opportunities. The class is held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
Preschool openings
A Child’s Garden Preschool, located at the Tyrone Church of the Brethren, has a few openings for children ages three to five-years-old, for the 2006-07 school year.
There is available extended hours before and after preschool. For more information, call Mrs. Deihl at 946-1886 or Mrs. Kobuck at 684-2509.
Tyrone Salvation Army now open
The Tyrone Salvation Army is now open at its new location at 908 Pennsylvania Avenue, Tyrone. It’s open Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Tyrone Salvation Army always accepts clothing and food items. It also accepts appliances, bedding, etc. It is currently in need of children’s clothing.
Monetary contributions can be mailed to: Salvation Army Service Center, P.O. Box 142 Tyrone, PA 16686 and can also be dropped off at the 908 Pennsylvania Avenue location. The phone number is 684-1664.
Home Nursing Agency holds grief support group
Home Nursing Agency is holding a grief support group designed for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Join the Agency’s grief counselors as they discuss and share with others who are experiencing similar situations.
The group will meet the first Sunday of the month from 4 – 5 p.m. through December 3. The meetings will be held in Altoona at Home Nursing Agency’s office located at 215 Lakemont Blvd., by the Casino. Parking is available in ‘Lot D’. For more information or directions, contact Judy Lankes or Kim Merritts at Home Nursing Agency, 949-6784.
WMUMC Preschool
The Warriors Mark United Methodist Church Preschool, located at 1840 Centre Line Rd., Warriors Mark, is now enrolling students for the 2006-07 school year. The preschool provides a loving, creative learning environment for a child’s first preschool experience.
Programs are offered for three, four and five-year-olds, which runs September through May. Three-year-olds attend class two days a week on Tuesday and Thursday and four and five-year-olds attend class three days a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Classes are held from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Call 632-6906 for more information or to obtain a registration packet.
Singles 45 Plus
Singles 45 Plus meets every third Tuesday of the month. Interested individuals are invited to come for a meal and to socialize. Those attending would be responsible for their dinner, drinks or desserts.
Meetings are held at King’s Restaurant, 6th Avenue and 31st Street.
Breaking Bread Ministry
The Church of the Good Shepherd wants those within the community and surrounding areas to know that Breaking Bread Ministry is on-going, not just during the Lenten season. One has only to inquire at the church or call 684-1955 between 9 a.m. and noon during the week to confirm Breaking Bread Ministry is open to all and eager to support those who request this service. The Church of the Good Shepherd has selected this ministry as a way to provide assistance, and is finding that Breaking Bread Ministry is becoming of growing interest throughout the area.
Presbyterian preschool
Individuals are invited to register their children now at the Presbyterian Preschool on Logan Avenue and 13th Street.
Presbyterian preschool has provided classes for the three and four-year-old children of the community since 1969. The 2006 fall term begins their 37th year. Call 684-2003 for information about the program and to schedule a visit.
Brain Injury support group
The Brain Injury Support Group meets the second Thursday of every month from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, 2005 Valley View Blvd., Altoona.
Contact Brenda Williams at 941-3359 or Ann Marie Montgomery at 941-3236 for more information.
