Insurance agent makes donation to CMN
Joseph Hudson Insurance/Farmer's Insurance made a $1,000 donation to the Re/Max Results Realty Group's 12th annual bowl-a-thon on March 9.
Hudson, who previously lived in the Baltimore area, said he was happy to learn about Children's Miracle Network at Geisinger when he moved to the Altoona area and was happy to make the contribution.
Farmer’s Insurance agent Joseph Hudson presents a $1,000 check to Re/Max Results Realty Group’s Tracy Wilt for the 12th
annual bowl-a-thon held March 9 at Pleasant Valley Recreation Center, Altoona, to benefit Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger.
The total amount of funds raised from the event was $12,000, which will help to provide pediatric equipment, programs and services at Janet Weis Children's Hospital and throughout Geisinger Health System.
'Weddings in the Cove' set for Sunday
MARTINSBURG - Fisher's Party Central will present "Weddings in the Cove" bridal show from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at The Village Green.
The cost is $3 per person. Brides may register by calling 793-0096.
Dreams Go On to train volunteers
HOLLIDAYSBURG - Dreams Go On Inc.'s therapeutic horseback riding program will hold volunteer training at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lake View Stables, 1403 Turkey Valley Road.
Volunteers need to be at least 16 years old. All present volunteers, as well as new volunteers, are urged to attend to be updated on program policies and procedures, as well as updating paperwork.
Paperwork can be found at www.DreamsGoOn.com, if you would like to complete forms and bring with you.
For more information or directions, call Debbie Kelly, program manager, at 312-2614 or 943-4767 or visit www.DreamsGoOn.com.
Program to detail garden diseases
EVERETT - Al Imler, Penn State chemical engineer and master gardener, will present "Prevention of Garden Diseases in Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Cabbages" at the next meeting of the Bedford County Garden Club, to be held April 15 at Homewood at Spring House Estates.
The business meeting begins at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at noon and the program at 1 p.m.
The cost for lunch is $11, and the menu choices are eggs Florentine or grilled chicken salad with french fries, both served with a beverage and a dessert of ice cream with fruit sauce. Lunch reservations may be made by calling Denise at 652-2836 or Monique at 623-0406 by April 7.
Attendees are invited to participate in a plant exchange by bringing seeds, cuttings or plants to the meeting.
Craft show planned in Williamsburg
WILLIAMSBURG - The Williamsburg Farm Show Committee will have a Spring/Easter Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 5 at the farm show building. The kitchen will be open all day with sandwiches and soup.
The GPS address is 1019 Recreation Drive, Williamsburg, PA 16693.
Photographer supports Smiles Day
EBENSBURG - Claire Terese Photography will join with Professional Photographers of America Charities to promote "Celebration of Smiles Day" from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 5 at the studio, 109 S. Center St.
This national fundraising effort will benefit Operation Smile, which treats children around the world who suffer with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities.
Claire Terese Photography is encouraging adults, children and pets to come to her studio where she will offer the gift of a 10- to 20-minute individual portrait session, online password-protected proofs and a free 5x7 desk-sized portrait for a $24 donation to Operation Smile. This donation represents one tenth of $240, the amount needed to help fund a single surgery. Additional prints can be purchased at 24 percent off the regular studio price with 24 percent of the additional print purchase total also being donated to Operation Smile. There will be refreshments and goodies. No appointment is needed; it is all on a walk-in basis.
Any mini-session appointments that take place between now and April 25 also can participate in the "Celebration of Smiles" campaign. For an appointment, call 472-0803.
Houser was honored in Phoenix at the Professional Photographers of America Convention in January for her previous work with Celebration of Smiles. In addition to the smiles, Claire had received generous corporate donations from Cavalier Orthodontics, Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc, and State Farm Agent Kim Springer.
Claire Terese Photography was able to raise a total of $1,597, enough for more than six surgeries.