Events: 9/11 motorcycle ride, balloon fest, CTL auditions

This week starts out cloudy with thunderstorms showing up Wednesday through the rest of the week. Key events this week include the 9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride and the Balloon Fest Air Show in Hughesville. Check out more events below: 

Sunday, Sept. 8

CTL Auditions: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

The Community Theatre League is holding open auditions for YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN (revised) Based on The Comic Strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz Book, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner Additional Dialogue by Michael Mayer Additional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa Directed by Maggie Able.

  • When: 7 p.m. Sept. 8 & 9 
  • Where: 100 W. Third St., Williamsport 
  • Cost: Free 

For more information, click here.

Baskin Reception

The June Baskin Scholastic Art Show will be held at the Thomas T. Taber Museum with a reception included. 

  • When: 2 to 4 p.m. 
  • Where: 858 W. Fourth St., Williamsport 
  • Cost: Membership fees 

For more information, click here.

Monday, Sept. 9 

Basic computer help with a librarian

Have some basic computer questions or need help with a project? Register for a one-on-one session with a James V. Brown librarian.

  • When: 2 to 3 
  • Where: 19 E. Fourth St., Williamsport 
  • Cost: Free 

For more information, click here.

Tuesday, Sept. 10 

Heartworks Support Group

Heartworks is a “family-based” peer support program for grieving children, teens and their families and offers peer-support groups for: Ages 4-6 Elementary Middles Teens Parent(s)/caregiver(s) of enrolled children/teens Peer groups meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays (1st & 3rd Tuesdays in November/December) of the month from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm September through May of the 2019-2020 school year. Dinner is provided from 6:00-6:30pm for all families, staff, & volunteers.

  • When: 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday 
  • Where: 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport 
  • Cost: Free 

For more information, click here.

Wednesday, Sept. 11

9/11 Memorial Ride

Join the 9/11 Memorial Coalition for this year’s rolling memorial.  Remember the lives lost that fateful day and those we’ve lost since.  The fire, police, EMS and military personnel who dedicated their lives to serving the people of the greatest country on the planet.  Let’s Roll!

  • When: 10 a.m. – gates open. 5 p.m. – service. 6 p.m. – ride begins 
  • Where: 2311 Route 54, Montgomery 
  • Cost: Free 

For more information, click here.

Thursday, Sept. 12 

Informal Bridge Gathering

Love to play bridge or would like to learn how?  This is an informal group that gathers to play bridge.  Some are beginners and no partners are necessary. Come and learn or relearn how to play and gather with a super nice group.

  • When: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday 
  • Where: 19 E. Fourth St., Williamsport 
  • Cost: Free 

For more information, click here.

Friday, Sept. 13 

“Haunt & Gather” – Lycoming College Art Gallery

“Haunt & Gather” by Anthony Cervino to visit Lycoming College Art Gallery WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – (Aug. 16, 2019) – The Lycoming College Art Gallery will unveil a new exhibit this fall entitled “Haunt & Gather,” featuring new sculptures by Anthony Cervino. The show opens as part of First Friday in downtown Williamsport on Sept. 6, with an artist reception beginning at 5 p.m., followed by a gallery talk at 5:30 p.m. The gallery will remain open until 9 p.m. The show runs through Oct. 11 and is free and open to the public.

  • When: 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday 
  • Where: 25 W. Fourth St., Williamsport 
  • Cost: Free 

For more information, click here.

Saturday, Sept. 14 

BalloonFest, Air Show & Much More

Great Day of FUN for the entire family. Come out and experience a Hot Air Balloon ride (must RSVP in advance for this online at lcrotary.com) or you can get a ride in a Tethered Balloon. Watch the great Aerobatics of famous pilot Michael Goulian, watch Team Fastrax skydivers, we also have a Paromotors team this year Paradigm Aerobatics. We have the jump houses for kids to play on, we have 3 pieces of heavy equipment to allow kids and adults to attempt their hands at operating a big machine. There will also be competitions with trophy’s awarded for a Heavy Equipment Rodeo. We will also have Axe throwing and some other fun activites. There pretty much is something for everyone to enjoy themselves. We end the night with a laser light show and some lit up aerobatic shows (weather permitting) There is also Helicopter Rides offered as well.

  • When: 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. 
  • Where: 1 E. Park St., Hughesville 
  • Cost: $5.00 to $35.00 —$5 for Children 6-12/ $9 Adults /$35 Helicopter Ride

For more information, click here.

STEP Early Learning 5K Color Run/Walk

STEP will be hosting a family-friendly Color Run 5K. This will be one of three fundraising events for the STEP Early Learning Endowment Fund. Click here to register.

  • When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
  • Where: 423 East Central Ave., South Williamsport
  • Cost : $25 

For more information, click here.

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On the PULSE

On the PULSE is an online media outlet in Northcentral, Pennsylvania. We specialize in in-depth journalism, human interest content and video features. Our mission is to build engagement in community through local news.