Those who use a 717 area code service area may be getting a new one by 2018, as the availability of telephone numbers is nearly exhausted according to the The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. I wonder how long it will be before the 570 one gets used up.

Congratulations goes to Anne Holladay, head administrator for the Muncy Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center who was recently promoted to executive director of Long Term Care Services for Susquehanna Health. She will now oversee three other personal care facilities besides the one in Muncy. They are the Green Home Skolled Nursing Facility and the Laurels Personal Care Facility in Wellsboro and the Meadows Personal Care Home on Warrensville Road. Anne has a long list of accomplishments leading to her Personal Care Home Administrator license in 2011.

The Repasz Band concert had to be cancelled at the Muncy Valley Hospital due to illnesses I was told. The weather has also been very warm and humid so the swimming pool has been well used. The Sandlot movie was rescheduled from last Saturday due to a threatening storm at the pool and will be held next Wednesday, August 10. Meanwhile, the pool is available for group reservations, especially during after hours. With the lights now installed, you can enjoy a comfortable summer evening by the pool.

And don’t forget the free symphony concert this Saturday on Pepper Street. I am looking forward to the music from Star Wars!

Muncy Events

Thurs. Aug. 4 Lycoming County Weed Control workshop at Morrison Farm, 1363 Exchange Rd., Muncy from 9 to noon. Sponsored by the Lycoming County Conservation District. Call 570-433-3003 for more information. Presenting various treatment and application methods for efficient weed control.

Thurs. Aug. 4 MPBA Monthly General Membership Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Orlando’s Muncy.

Sat. Aug. 6 Pops on Pepper Street, Music by the Williamsport Symphony, 7 p.m.

August 7-13 is “National Farmers Market Week”

Aug. 7-13 Montour-DeLong Community Fair. Free admission and free entertainment, Washingtonville, PA. Exhibit buildings open at 4 p.m.

Thurs. Aug. 11, eye screenings from North Central Sight Services, 9:30 a.m. to noon at Meck Senior Center, Muncy.

Fri. Aug. 12, Red Cross Bloodmobile, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Muncy Valley Hospital, 215 East Water Street, Muncy.

Aug. 12, 13 and 15 fundraiser at the Muncy Historical Society from 9 to Noon. Accepting donated items until Aug. 6. Leave them at the museum’s ramp entrance. No books, no clothes, 40 N. Main Street, Muncy. More info, call 570-546-5917.

Aug. 13 Garden Fest, Penn State Cooperative Extension, County Farm Road, 9-2, sponsored by Penn State Master Gardeners of Lycoming County. Educational workshops, displays, cookbooks, door prizes, garden tours and refreshments.

Thurs. Aug. 18 there will be a Charity Quilt Workshop from 9 to 3 at the Pennsdale United Methodist Church. Bring sewing machines, cutting boards, rotary cutters and if you have batting or backing to donate, these things would be greatly appreciated. This group is just getting started so it’s a group in progress. Bring your own lunch or order from Country Store. Also we need to give the group a name so please come with ideas! Questions please contact Barb Shamburg at bemoser09@gmail.com. or Teri Snyder at terisnyder@windstream.net.