All Americans should have access to safe, decent, affordable housing. During June, USDA Rural Development offices and communities throughout Pennsylvania will celebrate National Homeownership Month with events to highlight the importance of housing.

Lower mortgage rates and single family housing loan programs can help many who qualify to buy their own home.

Don’t forget to join in on the fun starting with a wonderful breakfast this Saturday morning at the Muncy Lawn Party. The pancake and sausage breakfast will be served from 6:30 to 11 a.m. I will be famished by the time I get there since I would have been fasting over 13 hours for blood work done through the Montoursville Rotary. And be sure to go inside the hospital to participate in the silent art auction. I was able to get two beautiful mosaic plaques, one of a kind from local ceramic Muncy artist, Deb Weiskopf.

Muncy events

Friday June 15 American Red Cross Blood Drive at PALCO credit Union in Muncy, 191 Chadd Road from noon to 5 p.m.

The 29th Annual Muncy Valley Hospital Lawn Party is scheduled Saturday, June 16 from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the hospital. Party activities begin with a breakfast from 6:30 to 11 am. Registration for the Irv Zablocky Memorial Run/Walk/Wheelchair opens at 7 am and the race begins at 8:30 am. The run/walk will be held at Myers Elementary School, 125 New Street, Muncy and ends on hospital grounds.

Katy’s Church in Millville will host a yard, antique and craft sale Friday June 15th & Saturday June 16th. Food available. Vendors accepted. To reserve a space or for more info call 570-441-5416. The event helps the Church raise funds toward the continued restoration of the historical 1869 Church. The event runs from 9 to 5 located at 2952 State Route 42 in Millville/Iola the former Hotel Iola.

Starting June 18 to June 22 the Bible Baptist Church of Huntersville will be hosting an Egyptian Exodus for their vacation Bible School from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Look for a mystery room, penny contest, a treasure chest, lively singing, prizes and great snacks. To register call 435-3440 for ages 3 through 6th grade.

The Muncy Library is hosting free developmental screenings for infants, toddlers

and pre-schoolers on Tuesday, June 26 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Walk-ins are welcome, but

appointments are appreciated. To register, please call Marilyn Ely at 570-326-7895 by Monday, June 25th.

Muncy Valley Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Unit is hosting monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of each month. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 3 at 6:30 p.m. 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.