I would like to propose that we add an extra 2 weeks to the beginning of August. We could make up some of those 31sts of December, January, and March, and maybe shave some time off of the February doldrums, too. I am just not ready for summer to end. Who do you suppose I should talk to about this? Is there an official Office of the Calendar? Perhaps a Ministry of Time Management?

If none of that works, we will have to accept that August is halfway done and for those who follow a school calendar, the final week of summer break is here. College students, also, are preparing for the start of their classes, so by the time Labor Day rolls around they will all have had several days of classes, practices, and catching up with friends. Let’s hope we can enjoy some good weather all the rest of this month.

Hughesville Events:

Thurs. Aug. 16 “Wee Make Music” for children aged 12 months to 3 years and their caregivers at Hughesville Area Public Library, 146 South Fifth St. (HAPL), 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Thurs. Aug. 16 “Basic Cooking Skills,” a program for tweens and teens at HAPL. This program takes place at 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Fri. Aug. 17 “Pre-school Story Time” for children ages 3 to 6 years and their caregivers at HAPL, 10:30-11:15 a.m. This activity features stories and songs, with some craft time, too.

Sat. Aug. 18 “Wee Build” Block Party, a self-directed creative activity for children ages 3 and up at HAPL from 11 a.m. to 12 noon.

Sat. Aug. 18 BADGE, an Eric Clapton Retrospective that captures the soul, spirit, and sound of the various musical styles of the world-renowned guitarist. This performance by The Craig Thatcher Band takes place at 8 p.m. at the DeWire Center at 891 Laporte Ave., Eagles Mere. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

Sun. Aug. 19 “Music in the Mountains,” a joyous Sunday afternoon concert by former students of the Philadelphia Trio workshops who are now professional musicians. The concert is at 4 p.m. at the DeWire Center at 891 Laporte Ave., Eagles Mere. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

Tues. Aug. 21 “Wee Play”,” a station-based activity that encourages free play and also helps to develop children’s fine motor skills, verbal skills, and creativity. For children ages 1 to 4 years old and their caregivers, at HAPL at 10:30 a.m.

Thur. Aug. 23 First day of school for students in the East Lycoming School District.