Club News

Bedford Lions Club will conduct “White Cane Days” Sept. 1, 2, 8, 9 in front of the Bedford Giant Eagle during store hours. The annual collection provides financial support for eye exams and glasses for low-income Bedford citizens. The Lions also sponsored a leader dog puppy last year and are planning to sponsor another one in the near future. A percentage of funds raised also goes to help support the PA Lions Beacon Lodge, a camp open to people who are blind, deaf or have special needs. The Bedford Lions sponsored a local person last year at the camp. Anyone interested in joining the Bedford Lions Club is invited to attend a meeting on the first and third Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at the Bedford American Legion.

Chestnut Ridge High School Class of 1967 will meet at 1 p.m. Sept. 10 at Henderson Park in St. Clairsville for a picnic. Chicken will be provided by the class; bring a covered dish and drink.

Corp. Isaac Rice, Circle 233, of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Bedford County Historical Society. The group’s members are female descendants of Union Civil War soldiers. The group emphasizes promotion of patriotism, education, and preservation of history. For more more information, email [email protected] or call 814-360-4625.

Martinsburg Business & Professional Women’s Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 28 in Homewood at Martinsburg’s Terrace Café, 437 Givler Drive. Meals must be ordered before 5 p.m. Sept. 27 by calling 814-656-3878. The club will host a Tupperware fundraiser from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 6 at Homewood’s Yard Sale at 2309 Cross Cove Road and District 5’s regional gathering from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 21 in Homewood’s Givler Cultural Center. The club will celebrate 70 years of service at 6 p.m. Oct. 18 at the cultural center. Blair County Dairy Princess Kara Stultz and other speakers will attend. For more information, or to make reservations, call 814-793-3182 by Oct. 11.

Chestnut Ridge High School Class of 1959 will meet at noon Oct. 11 at Spring House Estates. Questions should be directed to 814-839-9364 or 814-623-6992.

Everett Alumni Association will meet Sept. 18 at the Union Hotel at 5:30 for people planning to eat and about 6:30 p.m. for the meeting. Class reunion photos and names are needed for the newsletter.

Pro-life meeting will be hosted by the Bedford County Citizens Concerned for Human Life at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Homewood at Spring House Estates, Route 30 between Bedford and Everett. For more information, call 814-623-6887.

Bedford County Court Related Employees Association will host a public fundraiser featuring music by Clear Shade from 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Sgt. Ellis R. Weicht & Robert W. Hartsock VFW Post 2088. Admission will be $5. The kitchen will be open with specials, and there will be a silent auction and more. The event is being held to cover expenses from ongoing contract negotiations. For more information, call 814-623-2910 or 814-889-5402.

Signing and sales event fundraiser will be hosted by Shirley Stuby at 2 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the Bedford County Historical Society to introduce Stuby’s fourth book, “Jake, the Fire Company’s Mascot,” written to honor Melinda Stone and her battle with cancer. The story features Stone’s grandsons, Pierce and Mack. A total of 10% of the proceeds will go to the Everett Fire Company. Stuby also will have her other books available.

“Fire and Steel” medieval armored combat event in remembrance of Ethan Lingenfelter will be hosted by the Shawnee Valley Fire at 4 p.m. Sept. 16 at the pavilion grounds, 1485 Market St., Schellsburg. Tickets can be purchased on Venmo for $5 each or at the event for $10 each. Children ages 10 and younger will be admitted free of charge.

Frontier Patriots Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will meet at noon on Sept. 9 at Hoss’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant, 4308 Business Route 220, Bedford. All current members are encouraged to attend, as well as any male, 18 years or older who desires to obtain membership. To become a member, proof is required of lineal descent from a patriot who served in the Revolutionary War or who gave aid or support to American colonists during the Revolution.

Chestnut Ridge High School Class of 1974 will meet for lunch at noon Sept. 9 at 9 Mile Tavern.

Everett Sportsmen’s Club junior rifle and Everett High School rifle team sign-ups will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 5 and Sept. 6 at the Everett Sportsmen’s clubhouse. Boys and girls must be ages 12-19 or in sixth grade to be eligible to sign up. The registration fee is $45. Orders for sweatshirts with the club logo will be taken. At registration, the cost will be $30. All new participants must complete a mandatory two-day junior rifle NRA safety course on Sept. 23 and Sept. 24.

Replogle, Woodbury and NBC School District Alumni can take part in an event to celebrate school memories Sept. 30 at the former Replogle Grade School in New Enterprise. Socializing begins at 11:30 a.m. There will be a meal of fried chicken and trimmings catered by Kountry Kettle, entertainment by an NBC graduate, and a short history talk. Many memorabilia items will be on display in the former Grade 3 room. Anyone who has memorabilia to share is asked to bring them along. Questions will be answered by emailing Bob Little at [email protected]. NBC will play Tussey Mountain on Sept. 29. Bob and Phil Leber from the steering committee will be there. Cost for the school memories event is $22 per person. Dues of $10 are optional but help with postage and other expenses. Mail checks payable to NBCSD Alumni to Susie Barton at 113 Graham Lane, Bedford, PA 15522.

Drive-thru turkey dinner will be served from 11 a.m. until sold out on Sept. 10 at the Breezewood Fire Hall. Cost will be $12. Proceeds benefit the Breezewood Volunteer Fire Company.

Claysburg Area Public Library has announced its upcoming programs. Canoe Creek Park will present the “Friends of the Forest” program at 11 a.m. Aug. 31. Children will hear stories and learn about special forest animals. “Learning @ the Library” will begin Sept. 7 and be offered every Thursday at 11 a.m. The preschool program includes learning letters, numbers, colors and shapes and singing songs related to the letter or number of the week. Lego Club will begin at 6 p.m. Sept. 7. Call the library at 814-239-2782 to register for any of the programs. The Blair County Conservation Department will offer a free Mason Bee Houses class at 6 p.m. Sept. 7. Bring a container similar to a cardboard milk carton to make a bee house. Book club for adults meets on the second Monday at 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page.

Everett Senior Center activities for September include Senior Expo, fairgrounds, 10 a.m. to noon, Sept. 1; center closed, Sept. 4; Everett Pride Day, weather Everett colors or clothing representing the town, Sept. 5; bingocize, 11 a.m., Sept. 6, 13, 27; Superhuman Day to celebrate people who have overcome disabilities, Sept. 7; bingo, 10 a.m., Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29; exercise, 10 a.m., bingo, 12:30 p.m., Sept. 11, 18, 25; music with Montie and Friends, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 12; Cream Filled Donut Day, Sept. 14; AARP driver refresher course, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Sept. 19; backporch music, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 20; Gratitude Day, Sept. 21; nutrition class, 10 a.m., Sept. 26; music with John Topper, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 28; Harmony Safari Quartet, 12:30 p.m., and open house, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Sept. 29.

Bloody Run Historical Society will meet at 4 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Train Station Museum. Barb Miller’s exhibit at the library in September will be a continuation of the photos and articles on a section of Everett known as Tecumseh.

Claysburg Farm Show premium books area available at the Claysburg Area Public Library, post office and other local businesses. The book has rules for the apple pie, angel food cake, chocolate cake, and junior cookies, brownies or bars contests. The state ag department has cancelled egg entries this year, and feathers are not permitted in craft items, due to widespread disease. Exhibitors may bring items between 2 and 9 p.m. Sept. 5 and pick up items after 1 p.m. Sept. 9.

Family Hospice, part of UPMC, is offering free grief support sessions at the UPMC Home Healthcare/Family Hospice office, 227 Hospital Dr., Suite 2, Everett (rear of Pennwood Family Medicine), from 2 to 3 p.m. on Thursdays, Sept. 7 to Oct. 12. Family Hospice bereavement coordinator Jennifer Cox is facilitating the group for attendees to share their feelings with others who are grieving. Space is limited. Registration is required by Sept. 5 by calling 814-414-9990 or emailing [email protected].

Chicken barbecue dinner fundraiser will be hosted by the Cumberland Valley Township Volunteer Fire Department on Sept. 4 at the fire hall, 4344 Bedford Valley Road, Bedford. Each dinner will include one-half chicken, coleslaw, baked beans, homebaked roll and dessert. Cost will be $12.

Chestnut Ridge High School Class of 1973 will meet at noon on Sept. 14 at 9-Mile Tavern. Classmates and guest are encouraged to attend. Make reservations by calling or texting 814-207-8122.

Fitness classes will be offered at the Bedford Elks Country Club from 9 to 10:15 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and at 9 a.m. on Thursdays, beginning in September. Membership is not required. Silver Sneakers is accepted. Call or text 717-286-4129 for more information.

Freedom From Smoking classes will be offered free of charge from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 5 through Oct. 24, at the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce Building, 203 S. Juliana St., Bedford. The quit smoking date will be Oct. 3. The classes are sponsored by the Lung Disease Foundation of Central PA. Free nicotine replacement therapy in the form of nicotine patches or gum and mints will be available. Registration is required. Call 814-977-4455 to register or for more information.

Bedford High School Class of 1973 will host a get-together at 5 p.m. Aug. 31 at Hoss’s.

Bedford High School Class of 1955 will have a class get-together at 4 p.m. Sept. 9 at Hoss’, Bedford. Questions will be answered by calling 814-623-8423.

Chestnut Ridge High School Class of 1971 will host a 70 years old birthday picnic at noon Sept. 23 at Shawnee State Park Pavilion 3. Bring a covered dish to share. Chicken, drinks and place settings will be provided. Spouses are welcome to attend class events. For more information, call 814-623-5304 or 814-494-4366.

Spaghetti dinner will be served dine-in or take-out style by the Knights of Columbus of St. John’s Parish in New Baltimore from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 17 at St. John’s Hall. Each dinner will include spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread and dessert. Cost will be $10 for anyone ages 12 and older, $5 for children ages 5 to 11 and free for children 4 and younger. Pre-order online by emailing [email protected] or calling 814-733-2210. Leave name, phone number, preferred time of pick-up and the number of adult and child orders. Payment should be made at time of pick-up. Walk-ins are welcome. All proceeds will be donated to local food banks and local charities.

Bedford County Pink Ribbon Fund will host its annual Launch Party on Sept. 16 at the Bedford American Legion. The event will feature the Flying Ivories dueling pianos. Doors will open at 5 p.m., while food stations will open at 6 p.m., and entertainment will be offered from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased from any Pink Ribbon board member, at Founders Crossing in Bedford or Edward Jones in Everett. The Launch Party is a kick off for the events taking place during Breast Cancer Month in October.

Wills Mountain Archery 3-D shoot will be held Sept. 17 at the club, located along Tar Water Road, off Route 96, north of Hyndman. Registration will be held from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost will be $10. There will be some new Rinehart targets. A light lunch will be available. For more information, call 814-842-9340.

Southampton Historical Society meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday at Point Pleasant School from May to October and at the Southampton Township building from November to April.

Bedford High School classes of 1970 and 1971 will join for a picnic at noon Sept. 16. A location and more information will be provided by emailing [email protected].

Chili cook-off will be sponsored by CHIP (Changes in the Parkway) from 3 to 6 p.m. Sept. 16 at the VFW Field in Saxton. Persons interested entering chili in the cook-off or reserving a vendor spot are asked to email [email protected] or call 814-207-5940 for details. The maximum number of contestants is 12. There will be cash prizes for the top three People’s Choice chili recipes. Each chili chef will receive a $10 Saxton Market gift card. There will be a cash prize for the best decorated chili table.

Bedford Senior Center’s upcoming activities include Juneteenth program with Dee Myers, 10:30 a.m., Aug. 31; Senior Expo, Bedford County Fairgrounds, Sept. 1; bingocize, 10 a.m., Mondays and Fridays; Bedford Springs mineral properties program, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 5; ladder ball or cornhole, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 6; Penns Cave cavern tour, 8:35 a.m., Sept. 7; blood pressure checks, 9:30 a.m., Sept. 11; line dancing, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 12; Operation Christmas Child, 9:30 a.m., spaghetti luncheon, Sept. 13; Johnstown shopping trip, 8:35 a.m., bank and credit union presentation, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 14; balloon volleyball, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 19; cell phone use program, 10:30 a.m., newsletter assembly, 9:30 a.m., Sept. 20; Fulton Nutrition program, 10 a.m., Sept. 21; blood pressure screening, 9:30 a.m., Sept. 25; book club, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 26; clear caption phone program, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 27; Altoona shopping trip, 8:35 a.m., jingo with prizes, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 28. The center phone number is 814-623-5140.

Claysburg Library Book Club meets on the second Monday at 5:30 p.m.

Pennsylvania’s 2023 Make It With Wool Contest will be held Oct. 7. Registrations will be accepted until Sept. 5. The contest is open to anyone ages 8 and older and features five judging categories. To request a registration form, and for more information, call 717-274-1197 or email [email protected]. The junior and senior winners will be eligible to compete at the national contest in Denver, Colo., in January.

Chess Club meets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at Founders Crossing, Bedford. New members are welcome.

Everett Sportsmen’s Club will host 50 target sporting clay shoots from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first Sunday. Targets will cost $15 for 50 birds, while juniors will get targets at half price. Limited shotguns shells will available to purchase. Boy and girl trappers will be needed. For more information, call 814-652-5562.

Woodbush Community Center will be open through Oct. 30. Reservations for parties and reunions can be made by calling 814-784-5765 or 814-623-9408.

“My Favorite Song” is the theme for the 2023 Pioneer Quilt Challenge, sponsored by the Bedford County Historical Society. Each quilt entry must feature a line or title from a favorite song and can be made in the quilter’s choice of design, pattern and colors. Include a brief summary explaining the quilt. Quilts can measure no more than 30-by-30 inches. Quilts can be registered from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 29 or 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 30 at the society, 6441 Lincoln Highway, Bedford. The quilt show will be open Oct. 7-15. For more information, call 814-623-2011 or email [email protected].

Monday Muse Writers’ Guild meets at 6 p.m. Mondays at the Bedford Arts Cooperative, Pitt Street. Participants should bring their writing projects and their preferred method of writing. For more information, call or text, 814-310-1987 or [email protected].

TOPS 0444 Bedford weight loss group meets Thursdays at Trinity Lutheran Church. Weigh-ins begin at 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 814-623-9419.

Bedford American Legion Auxiliary Unit 113 meets at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday at the post, 3721 U.S. 220 Business, Bedford. Applications for new members can be obtained at the post.

Everett High School Class of 1960 will meet for a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on the second Thursday at Kelly’s Restaurant, Everett.

Chestnut Ridge Wellness & Fitness offers Strong Seniors classes from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday at the Alum Bank Fire Hall meeting room. Classes are free to most seniors and $3 per session for others. Call 814-360-2659 for more information.

Bedford County Vietnam Veterans Association meets for breakfast weekly at 9 a.m. on the first, third and fourth Thursdays at Kelly’s Restaurant in Everett. The group gathers at the Route 220 Diner on the second Thursday, if a breakfast is planned, and meets at 5 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month at locations announced by the organizers.

Bedford Lions Club meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays at the Bedford American Legion.

Everett VFW Post 2088 will host bingo nights Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The games are open to the public, however people must sign in. Cost will be $1 per card for regular games and $5 per card for black outs. The club will be open Sundays and Mondays from noon to about 7 p.m..

TOPS 0487 Schellsburg weight loss group meets Tuesdays at the United Church of Christ Church. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m., and the meeting starts at 9 a.m. New members are welcome. For more information, visit tops.org.

Fort Bedford VFW Post 7527 is open 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday. The board meets at 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday, and the ladies auxiliary meets at 5:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday.

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Personal Solutions Inc., 145 Clark Building Road, Suite 5, Bedford. For more information, call 814-623-1557.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets at noon on Tuesdays at the Bedford Presbyterian Church Annex, 115 E. Penn St. Use the rear entrance to the second floor.

Employees of the former Howard Johnson’s Restaurant in Breezewood will meet at 11 a.m. on the second Monday at Mandy Jo’s Country Corral Restaurant, Everett.

Summit Quest offers fitness classes at 8:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Fridays; SilverSneaker classes at 10:15 a.m. Monday and Fridays and 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; beginner line dancing from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesdays; advanced line dancing classes from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays.

Deadline to submit information for the Club News page is Monday at 5 p.m. Items are published free of charge. For more information, email [email protected] or call 814-310-5277.

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