March starts off with free community meals, a 5K and preschool story time at the library. The warm-weather trend continues for the week with highs in the fifties from Monday through Thursday and dipping down to the 40s on Friday.
Sunday, March 1
Free Community Concert
John Bate, organist at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church in Ocean City, NJ, will be live in concert.
- When: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
- Where: Faxon Kenmar United Methodist Church, 1301 Clayton Ave., Williamsport
- Cost: Free
For more information, click here.
Special Olympics Pampered Chef/Gift Card bingo
Special Olympic athletes train and compete for free. Because of that we need to hold fundraisers for our athletes to take advantage of these opportunities. We will be holding a bingo, $25 for 20 games, specials included. There will also be door prizes, food, and Chinese auction baskets
- When: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
- Where: Buckhorn Firehall, 19 Firehall Road, Bloomsburg
- Cost: $25
For more information, click here.
Monday, March 2
Preschool Story Time
For children ages 3 1/2 to 5 years old (not yet in kindergarten). Adult participation and registration is required. Please note that registration for this program is ongoing and remains open until the class is full. Did you know that your child’s brain is 90% developed by age 5? Preschool story time is a wonderful tradition to continue to build upon your nurturing a love of reading with your child. Sharing books and reading together is the best way to raise a reader. Don’t forget to take lots of books home to enjoy after story time
- When: 10 a.m.
- Where: James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., Williamsport
- Cost: Free
For more information, click here.
Community Dinner
Free community dinner is open to the public every Monday. First United Methodist’s mission is to provide food and build community to make the world a better place.
- When: 5 to 6:30 p.m.
- Where: Pajama Factory, 1307 Park Ave., Williamsport
- Cost: Free
For more information, click here.
Tuesday, March 3
Good Morning Yoga Family Story Time
Come wake-up with us at the library! Good Morning Yoga will be a time for caregiver and child interaction, learning some fun and easy yoga poses. This class is designed to energize the body and mind to jump start you and your child’s day. Yoga mats are not required…just borrow one from us. No registration is required. This program is one of the many ways Pennsylvania Public Libraries support the PA Forward Initiative through providing basic literacy and social literacy opportunities for learning.
- When: 9:30 a.m.
- Where: James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., Williamsport
- Cost: Free
For more information, click here.
Wednesday, March 4
9th Annual Science Festival
Elementary school students and their families are invited to explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math at the 9th annual Science Festival. Local businesses and organizations, along with area school and college affiliated groups, will provide exciting hands-on activities. Fun for the entire family. Event is free and open to the public. The science festival will be held at the Field House on the campus of Penn College. Campus map: https://www.pct.edu/visit/campus Event coordinated by Pennsylvania College of Technology, Lycoming College and Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce.
- When: 5 to 8 p.m.
- Where: Pennsylvania College of Technology, One College Ave., Williamsport
- Cost: Free
For more information, click here.
Baby Cafe
Expecting, new or experienced mothers are encouraged to join us at Baby Café. This group discussion gives moms an opportunity to meet and talk to other moms about their pregnancy and after birth experiences while spending time out of the house. It’s a safe and relaxed, child-friendly environment, and a board-certified Lactation Consultant will facilitate the group. Exchange tips about breastfeeding, receive breastfeeding support and discuss parenting concerns with other moms. Mothers are encouraged to bring babies. Free weight checks for babies are also provided.
- When: 10:30 a.m.
- Where: James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., Williamsport
- Cost: Free
For more information, click here.
Thursday, March 5
Art Smarts
Join us in the fostering of creative minds and aspiring young artists, as we design colorful and unique pieces of art from our imagination. We will be painting, designing, drawing and much more. Enjoy this opportunity to grow as a young artist and create original pieces of art! All art materials will be provided. You don’t have to be “good” or have experience; just take joy in expressing yourself! This is a registration program available for the first 12 children. Registration opens January 27th for this 5 week set of art classes. Based on previous experiences, this workshop fills up fast.
- When: 4:30 p.m.
- Where: James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., Williamsport
- Cost: Free
For more information, click here.
Raise the Region marketing tactics with Jerry Frear
Jerry Frear will discuss marketing tactics for organizations participating in the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania’s Raise the Region fundraising program.
Raise the Region is a unique, online day of giving that provides an opportunity for people who care about their community to come together and raise as much money as possible for local nonprofits in 30 hours! It is fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Raise the Region is an initiative of the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania.
- When: 6 p.m.
- Where: James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., Williamsport
- Cost: Free
For more information, click here.
Friday, March 6
Grandparent Story Time
Come join us in celebrating Grandparents and Grandchildren, as we all gather around! We are singing songs, joyfully dancing, exploring artistic expression, and reading exceptional books. This is a delightful opportunity to connect and become part of our library family with your family! We are engaging in songs, books and activities centered around gratitude this month.
All ages are welcome.
- When: 10:30 a.m.
- Where: James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., Williamsport
- Cost: Free
For more information, click here.
Brewers Weekend Experience at The Inn, Farmhouse & Brewing Co.
Join us at The Inn, Farmhouse & Brewing Co. at Turkey Hill for a two-night beer-centric, hands-on brewing experience and lodging package available select weekends this winter. Spend the day inside the brew house assisting our experienced brewers, enjoy beer tastings & pairings, and chat all things craft beer with our Head Brewer, Donny Abraczinskas, and Assistant Brewer, Tim Plisiewicz.
- When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Where: Turkey hill Brewing Co., 991 Central Road, Bloomsburg
- Cost: Free
For more information, click here.
The Search for Little Green Men | Planetarium Show
What’s up in the current March night sky? Little green men, of course! In November 1967, Jocelyn Bell Burnell detected a strange signal from the radio telescope she was using during her graduate school years. She and her advisor jokingly called this signal LGM-1 (little green men), in reference to extraterrestrial life. March’s planetarium show will discuss the possibilities for extraterrestrial life and what conditions must be present for a planet to be considered habitable, as well as the mystery signal detected by Burnell (Spoiler Alert: it was a pulsar).
- When: 6 to 8 p.m.
- Where: Lycoming College, Lynn Science Center on the corner of Washington Boulevard and Mulberry Street
- Cost: Free
For more information, click here.
Saturday, March 7
Spring Forward for United Way 5K Trail Run / Walk
The 3rd Annual Spring Forward for United Way 5K Trail Run / Walk is a great way to get some miles in around the scenic Williamsport Country Club. Participants will be running on the beautiful and historic A.W. Tillinghast golf course. Come out and see the course in a whole new way while you shave off some time as the clocks move ahead.
- When: 10 a.m.
- Where: Williamsport Country Club, 800 Country Club Drive, Williamsport
- Cost: $25
For more information, click here.
Free Community Spaghetti Dinner
Lighthouse Wesleyan Church is sponsoring a free community spaghetti dinner on March 7 from 4 to 6 pm at Independent Hose Fire Co, Jersey Shore. Everyone invited. Sorry, no take-outs.
- When: 4 to 6 p.m.
- Where: Independent Hose Fire Co., 220 High St., Jersey Shore
- Cost: Free
For more information, click here.
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