Summer Sunday afternoons are the best! I was fortunate to have the opportunity to just relax for a few hours with a good book this past weekend, and the weather could not have been more perfect. Neither too hot nor humid, 81 degrees and passing cumulus clouds, the calls of birds and occasional vehicle sounds from the street, all combined to make me grateful for our lovely little community. While there are often temptations to consider moving to some other place, for retirement or family considerations, I still feel anchored to this place. There is a calm satisfaction in feeling comfortable in one’s own backyard.

Can you believe that June is nearly done? I seem to have only begun to do any, let alone all, of the many summer projects and fun things I dreamt about in February. However, I probably said the same thing last year, and still have the same hopeful lists of things to do, places to go, and people to see.

While there have been some closures of local businesses lately, some new places are opening and giving a positive outlook for Main Street. At Walnut Street there is the Silverthorn Tavern (whose name honors a local Revolutionary War time heroine), and I have seen some signs that promise openings of one of the currently shuttered convenience stores, plus a Vito’s Pizza at the north end of town. Good luck to all who are improving our business community.

Next week is the Fourth of July holiday. Please have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

Hughesville Events:

Thurs. June 29, 6:30 p.m. Adults of all ages will enjoy the tips and strategies that will be presented at tonight’s HAPL event, “Saving Money Using Coupons, Club Cards, and More.” Learn how to ease the demand on your wallet.

Fri. June 30, 1030-11:30 a.m. Busy Bee Art Club for children 18 mos. to 3 years and their caregivers. This is a station-based art exploration activity, specially designed to bring out the creative urge in very young children. Please call or visit the Hughesville Area Public Library, 570-584-3762, for more info and to register.

Mon. July 3, 10:30 11:15 a.m. “Wee Tales” for children ages 12 months to 3 years and their caregivers at Hughesville Area Public Library, 146 South Fifth Street.

Weds. July 5, 1 p.m. The Christian Ladies Group (CLG) will meet at Tivoli United Methodist Church. Robert Webster will speak about U.S. National Military Cemeteries around the world. Women and men of the area are invited to attend the meetings of the group on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.

Fri. July 7 Zoo America will be at the Hughesville Area Public Library at 2 p.m.

Sat. July 8, noon to 3 p.m. Fiber Fillies, fiber arts guild, meets at the East Lycoming Historical Society museum, 66 S. Main Street, Hughesville. Beginners and experts are always welcome.

Weds. July 12 through Sunday, July 22 Lycoming County Fair. Get your fair bulletin booklet and finish your projects and items for entry in this year’s judging.