Date changed for AAMTA train show The spring train show scheduled for March 7 has been changed to March 24 at the Blair County Convention Center, One Convention Center Drive, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Alto Model Train Museum Association and offers electric trains in O, O-27, S, […]
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Minions adorn a manger scene by the Bedford CTC FFA club at the second annual Holiday Nights of Lights, a grassroots, community-based drive-thru light display at the Bedford County Fairgrounds. Businesses, schools, churches and families have created displays as part of the socially distant celebration of the season. Mirror photo by Holly Claycomb
Whether it’s a walk through the neighborhood or a drive through one of the region’s sponsored holiday light displays, viewing outdoor lighting displays is a holiday tradition undeterred by COVID-19.
Displays in Bedford and Altoona are reporting increased business, most likely because the coronavirus is preventing people from doing so many other activities.
Library offers at-home wreath, swag kits
BELLWOOD The Bellwood-Antis Public Library’s favorite Christmas tradition has had a socially distant update: Creature Teacher Jody Wallace created Take and Make Sustainable Wreath and Swag kits available for a $20 donation to the library. Kits are available now.
Make your wreath or swag at home with help from tutorial videos available at https://tinyurl.com
/y2rxr8wo (tutorial videos courtesy of Wallace, Jill Fitzgerald and the Tyrone-Snyder Public Library).
Customize your kit with a smorgasbord of natural materials curated by the Creature Teacher, or find unique vintage pieces at the library’s Christmas Bazaar and Vintage Costume Jewelry Sale.