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The Blair County War Veterans Council sponsors the annual Memorial Day Parade in downtown Altoona. Aside from the parade’s usual mission, this year the Council is inviting all returning Iraq veterans to participate and lead the parade. All community organizations are also invited to take part. To register or for more information, call Parade Marshall Floyd Dutton at 201-2202 or email dukef505@atlanticbb.net
The Blair Country Genealogical Society’s guest speaker 7pm Thursday May 17th will be Mary Netreba, on the subject of using Blair County as a backdrop for a Historical Novel, as she did for her book, “Rosemary for Remembrance”, set it 1908 Blue Knob. The meeting is at the Roller Hojeth memorial Library, 431 Scotch Valley Road in Hollidaysburg
The First-ever Blair County Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk will be Sunday May 20th at Mansion Park in Altoona. Registration starts 8am, and the walk begins at 9. Minimum pledges raised to walk is $50, and proceeds benefit the Lustgarten Foundation. For information call 931-2743
The next Bellwood Antis Historical Society meeting is 7pm Monday May 21st at the Bellwood Antis Public Library. The speaker will be Michael Farrow on the History of Theaters, Opera Houses, and Nickelodeons in Blair County. For more information call 684-4884
The James E. van Zandt VA Medical center will host an Armed Forces Day Celebration 9am to 3pm Saturday may 19th on Center’s grounds in Altoona. There’ll be area veterans groups, military equipment displays, entertainment, and a 2pm ceremony with keynote speaker Sgt. Major Tim Hileman. New veterans are invited to enroll for medical benefits, and should bring a copy of their DD-214 discharge papers. For information call 943-8164
Operation Our Town’s Annual Crime Cleanup Day will be Saturday May 12th starting 8:30 at Highland Park in Altoona. Volunteers must register by May 4th by calling 296-8730 or by email at oot2@lsfiore.com
The Fourth Annual Spring Fling at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church will be 11 to 3 Saturday May 19th. There’ll be children’s games, a petting zoo, crafts, donkey rides, and more in the parking lot and a food court in the church basement. The Altoona Fire and Police Departments will have equipment on display, and there’ll be live entertainment. The church is at 408 North Sixth Street in Juniata, and the street will be closed between Fourth and Fifth Avenues
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The Unter Uns Club will host the 10th Annual Maifest Saturday May 19th. The Schnitzel Dinner is 5:30 to 7:30, The Schuhplattlers are from 7:30 to 8:30 followed by open dancing until 11, with music by The Polka Quads. Tickets are $18, sold in advance only at the club or by calling 942-9439 or 944-0258 (no sales at the door). The Club is at 1401 Van Buren Avenue in Altoona
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The Apple Dumpling Gang Relay for Life team will have a Motorcycle Run Saturday May 19th, Leaving from the Swiss Rifle Club at 12th Street and Tyler Avenue in Altoona. Registration is at 10am, kickstands up at 11:30. the run is $15 per person, and after party for riders only is $5
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Cyber Security – Keeping Your Family Safe, will be presented at the Altoona Area Public Library Theatre 1pm Saturday May 19th. For more information, log onto www.connectingourfuture.org
Our Lady of Mount Carmel will have a Stuffed Meatloaf Dinner from 11 to 2 Sunday May 20th. Take-outs also available. The church is at 136 Hilltop Road in Lilly
Altoona Community Theatre will have Summer Workshops for Children and Teens, Grades 1 through 12 June, July and August At the Historic Mishler Theatre, with students preparing a short play for family and friends at the conclusion. Registration fees range from $60 to $125 based on type of workshops. For information call the ACT office at 943-4357 or log onto www.altoonacommunitytheatre.com
Monday May 14th
Dr. Gabe Mirkin
Dr. Gabe and Diana Mirkin on one
of their many bike rides of several
hundred miles a week
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Tuesday May 15th
Wednesday May 16th
Barry Wright
Thursday May...
