Snow! We had a week of uncertain forecasts, with the prospect of snow versus rain changing daily, but it turned out to be even more snow here than most of us expected. Of course, it was nice that almost none of the local roads and streets were affected, since their surfaces were still too warm and the snow melted as it fell. It isn’t every year that we have snow before Thanksgiving, so this may be one of those years when a good snow shovel or snow blower proves to be useful.

The Greater Hughesville Business Association (GHBA) is pleased to welcome all shoppers to local shopping opportunities. Make sure that you get your “Five to Drive” entry card, visit at least five of the participating GHBA member businesses, and submit your entry to win one of the many, many great prizes. Maybe you will be the lucky winner of the top prize, and drive it home! The promotion begins this Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, and ends on Sunday, December 4 with the drawings occurring after the borough’s Christmas parade. Good luck to everyone!

I hope everyone has a safe and joyous Thanksgiving holiday and family gathering. Best of luck to all the hunters who will be heading out next Monday!

Hughesville Events:

Sundays in November: Bethany and Christ United Methodist Churches (the Hughesville Charge) will hold joint services at Bethany U. M. Church, 111 South Second Street, Hughesville, at 9:30 AM. Wednesday evening worship and prayer services are always at Christ U.M. Church at 6 PM.

Thurs. Nov. 24 Thanksgiving Day dinner will be served at the Hughesville Camp at 100 Race Street. Join members of the community and share this festive meal from noon to 3 p.m. Members of the Hughesville Friends Church will be sponsoring this annual event.

Mondays, November 28, December 5, 12, & 19, 10:30 11:15 a.m. “Wee Tales” story and activity time at the Hughesville Area Public Library. This is designed for registered toddlers ages 12 months to 3 years and their caregivers, who will enjoy music and movement, hear a very short story, have a group book-sharing experience, and then finish with open playtime with the library’s developmentally appropriate toys. For registration info, visit the library or call (570)584-3762.

Thursdays, December 1, 8, 15, 22, 10:20-11:15 a.m. “Wee Make Music” at Hughesville Area Public Library. A “progressive” music and movement activity designed for busy wee ones, ages 18 months-3 years and caregivers. This activity encourages toddlers to express their natural love of motion, music, and rhythm, while allowing them to make their own choices. It also promotes the development of children’s socio-emotional as well as their gross motor skills.

Fridays, December 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:30 11:15 a.m. Pre-School Story Hour at Hughesville Area Public Library for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. Siblings are always welcome! When you register your child, it will be for a set of four weekly programs, so you don’t need to call each week.