Thursday July 14 annual family picnic set for the Monsey Chapter No. 481, Order of the Eastern Star at 6 p.m. at the home of Worthy Matron Caroline E. Yohe, 639 Narber Fry Rd. Call 546-7266.

Quilt show & Challenge July 15 & 16 at Myers Elementary School, 125 New St., Muncy. Friday from 4 to 9 and Sat. from 10 to 4. Special exhibits, quilt appraisals, reproduction quilts and more.

July 16 Louisa May Alcott: Writer, Abolitionist, & Child of New Education, presentation by Muncy Historical Society at 11 a.m. At 3 p.m. Clara Barton: Civil War Nurse & Founder of the American Red Cross at First United Methodist Church, 602 S. Market Street.

Lairdsville Faith Church will present the Heart Singers for Christ gospel concert July 16 at 7:30 p.m.

American Red Cross Blood drive Sat. July 16 at the Lycoming Mall from 10 to 2.

Bats of Pennsylvania Sat. July 16 at Montour Preserve in Washingtonville. Meet in Environmental Center at 2 p.m. for a brief discussion on these winged hunters.

July 20 American Red Cross Blood Drive at Muncy Masonic Lodge, 28 Brummer Pond Road, Muncy from 12 to 6 p.m.

Friday July 22 free confidential STD testing at the Life Center at the Lycoming Mall from 5 to 8 p.m. by the PA Dept. of Health. No appointment is necessary.

Friday July 29 Muncy’s Last Friday Event downtown 5 to 8 p.m. featuring live music, food, art and crafts.

August 1-5 Pennsdale Trinity and Huntersville United Methodist Church will hold Vacation Bible School “SonSurf Beach Bash” from 6 to 8:15 p.m. Monday through Friday ages 3 through sixth grade. Come make a splash at 658 Village Rd. in Pennsdale. Bible stories, games, crafts, snacks, and music. Register by calling 546-2619 or by visiting www.pthunmc.org

Muncy Valley Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Unit is hosting support meetings for Alzheimers on the first Tuesday of each month. The next meeting is scheduled for Aug. 2 at 6:30pm in the cafeteria.The topic will be an “Open Discussion.” If you have any questions, please contact Mark Britten, Social Services, at 570-546-4040.