“Illuminating the spirit of Christmas” was the headline of last year’s Dec. 24-25 Mirror editorial. However, as more people here learn each year, illumination of that spirit actually begins in early November when the Mirror launches its annual Season of Sharing fundraising campaign on behalf of some worthy organization or cause. This year, Season of […]
Edward David Lafferty, 85, Altoona, passed away after a very brief illness Sunday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Adelia Bell (DeFranci
Clothing, food donations accepted
Donations of clothing and non-perishable foods will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at the Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren, 1028 Penn St. (Route 36). The church parking lot will serve as a collection site for the American Rescue Workers. Tax receipts will be available.
Soup sale planned
Quarts of vegetable beef and ham & bean soup will be available for pickup from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 1, at the Upper Claar Church of the Brethren, Claysburg. Soup is $6 a quart and is available on a first come, first served basis. For more information, call 814-931-7130
Blessing of the Bikes set
A Blessing of the Bikes will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 24, at Roundhouse Harley-Davidson. Blessing and prayers will commence at 10:30 a.m. by Curve Gospel Riders. Everyone and all motorcycle groups are invited to attend.
There will be a short group ride after the event for anyone interested. The event is free of charge.
Soup sale planned
Quarts of vegetable beef and ham & bean soup will be available for pickup from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 1, at the Upper Claar Church of the Brethren, Claysburg. Soup is $6 a quart and is available on a first come, first served basis. For more information, call 814-931-7130
Drive-thru turkey dinner planned
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 136 Hilltop Road, Lilly, will hold a drive-tru turkey dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 18. The meal includes turkey with all the fixings, plus dessert and dinner roll. Cost is $11.
Food pantry open Tuesdays and Thursdays
The St. Vincent DePaul Assumption Chapel Food Pantry, 1523 Adams Ave., has never closed during the pandemic. We are open on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 to 10:30. All interested parties must call 814-943-7962 for an appointment. Picture identification and being masked are required.
Yard sale and chicken barbecue set
A yard sale and chicken barbecue will be held Saturday, May 1, at Hicks United Methodist Church, 1211 Third Ave., Duncansville.