It’s time for the Lycoming County Fair! This year is the 148th annual county fair, and you can expect to find many of your favorite foods, exhibitions, and displays of goods and livestock. There are some changes, too, including the lower admission price, and free admission for children age 12 and under. This admission fee does not include the rides, however, so be prepared to pay for all of the mechanical rides. The weather forecast for the 10 days looks like it will be pretty hot, although the highest temperature expected will be about 90, so lemonade and ice cream will probably be big sellers on the midway! Be sure to wear a wide hat, and stay hydrated whenever you visit the fair.?

The DeWire Center in Eagles Mere will be hosting the Dan Levinson Jazz Band this weekend. Featuring vocalist Molly Ryan and an amazing group of standouts form the New York City Jazz scene, this should be a really fun concert in the cool air of the mountains of Sullivan County. Ticket prices and more info is available on the Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts website at www.emfoa.org.?

Another great place for memorable summer fun for all ages is the Hughesville Area Public Library. The staff has prepared a variety of programming that will entertain and enlighten young and old alike. Check their schedule of activities and take some extra time to pick up some great summer reads.?

As a reminder, Fair week means lots of extra traffic, and many visitors are not as familiar with our streets and alleys, so please use extra caution and be observant for pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, and drivers who may make sudden changes of direction. Let’s make it our goal to have our police force have a boring time!?

Hughesville Events:

Weds. July 11 through Sat. July 21 Lycoming County Fair

Thurs. July 12 “Wee Make Music” for children ages 1 to 4 and their caregivers, at Hughesville Area Public Library (HAPL), 146 South Fifth Street, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Thurs. July 12 FIREWORKS! At the Lycoming County Fair, beginning at 9:30 p.m.

Fri. July 13 “Pre-school Story Time” at HAPL for children ages 1 to 4 and their caregivers, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Fri. July 13 “Dinosaurs and Gemstones Rock!” Summer Learning Program for kids ages 5 to 12, at HAPL, 2 p.m. This includes giant museum-quality exhibits, lots of fossils, interactive performances, and a fossil dig. Additionally, experience a world of glittering rocks, minerals, and gemstones.

Sat. July 14 Dan Levinson Jazz Band in concert at the DeWire Center in Eagles Mere, 8 p.m.

Mon. July 16 “Wee Tales” for children ages 12 months to 3 years and their caregivers, at HAPL, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Registration is appreciated for this music and play session that will help children develop social, motor, and language skills.

Tues. July 17 “Wee Explore the Ocean” a special summer program for children ages 3 to 6 and their caregivers at HAPL, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Registration is required for this, so visit or call the library at 570-584-3762.

Weds. July 18 The Christian Ladies Group will meet at 1:00 p.m. at Tivoli United Methodist Church. Sue Sprout, Carol Mordan and Deb Stackhouse will present a program called “Make a Joyful Noise”. Come sing and express your joy for life, and learn about the origins of some hymns and religious songs. You may want to raise your voice in praise as the hymns are played. Enjoy the words, the tune and the thought behind the songs. The church is located at 9598 Route 220 Highway, Hughesville.