I have been very busy this week as students returned to school. It was a successful start to the school year both inside of the classroom and out. Fall athletic scrimmages are underway with most regular season games beginning within the next few weeks. The Marching Band has been busy rehearsing and was one of the bands featured in the Little League parade.

Auditions are beginning this week for the music and theatre program’s upcoming season. The school has developed a new website where community members can log on and check out a calendar of events and activities regarding school happenings. It’s the same school website with a new look! Go to www.montasd.org.

MONTGOMERY EVENTS

The varsity football team has its season opener this Friday, September 4 at Bucktail.

The Oak Grove Community Center will be having breakfast on Sunday, September 6 from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Borough Council meets Tuesday, September 8 at the Borough Office.

On Thursday, Sept. 10 the Black Hole Creek and Muncy Creek Watershed Associations will be meeting at 7 p.m. in the Montgomery Borough office. Rob Etters will give a presentation on “infiltration testing” and how soil types are affected. This is a public meeting and everyone is encouraged to attend.

Weather permitting, the next Second Saturday event will be held September 12 on Main Street in Montgomery. The monthly event is held from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Adam Room Museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Elimsport will be holding its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 19. The festival will kick off with a parade that ends in the Elimsport United Methodist Church parking lot. Various stands will feature food and craft items benefitting community and school organizations.

The first planning meeting for Summer Alive 2016 will be held Tuesday, September 22 at 6:00 p.m. at the Borough Office. Individuals and organizations interested in becoming involved in this worthwhile program are encouraged to attend.

The Montgomery Area School District’ Homecoming festivities will be September 25. The football game kicks off at 7:00pm at Red Raider field with the crowning ceremony slated for half time.