Are you tired of talking about the weather? I know I am tired of feeling like we are having weather that is out of the ordinary. Is it unreasonable to hope that Mid-October will not be hot and humid? Or that I won’t have to use bug spray just to go to my clothesline, or sit on my porch? Some of my friends like summer’s high heat and humidity, so they are feeling like they got a bonus this year. I have been looking forward to cool, crisp October temps, so I still am hopeful that we might get a week or two of that.

There has been a lot of activity around the two Main Street churches, Trinity Lutheran and The Beacon (Methodist). Trinity is getting a new roof which will preserve and protect the historic building. The Beacon has undergone extensive remodeling, and the electrical service has been upgraded to include air conditioning for the structure. Last week there was a lot of specialized equipment in use, and both projects are nearing completion. Both congregations welcome visitors and those who are looking for a church home.

Hughesvile Events:

Thurs. Oct. 11 “Wee Make Music” for children ages 12 months and up and their caregivers at Hughesville Area Public Library (HAPL), 146 S. Fifth St., 10:30 11:15 a.m. Please register call 570-584-3762.

Thurs. Oct. 11 HHS Junior High Softball at Home vs Williamsport White at 4:30 p.m.

Thurs. Oct. 11 HHS Junior High Football teams play at Home versus Montoursville beginning at 5 p.m.

Fri. Oct. 12 “Wee Play” for children ages 2 6 and their caregivers at HAPL, 10:30 11:30 a.m.

Fri. Oct. 12 HHS Homecoming Game and related festivities. Varsity Football plays at Home versus Bloomsburg at 7 p.m.

Oct. 12 & 13 Home Made Days at Strawbridge-Kedron UMC, 9-4 on Friday and 9-2 on Saturday. Enjoy lunch an baked goods. 14725 Rt. 220 Highway, Hughesville.

Sat. Oct. 13 HHS Cross-Country Varsity team competes at the Shikellamy Classic, then on Tues. Oct. 16 at Shikellamy 4:30 p.m.

Sat. Oct. 13 Kettle soup fundraiser at Tivoli United Methodist Church, 9-1.

Sat. Oct. 13 “American Heritage and Freedom Festival” at the Endless Mountains War Memorial Museum, 109 Main St., Sonestown. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sat. Oct. 13-14 Sullivan County Fall Festival Lumberjack/Chainsaw Carving Competition with a full weekend of family fall fun. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. There is an admission fee.

Sat. Oct. 13 Sullivan County Recreation Association will sponsor a Trail Run or Walk starting at the High Knob overlook parking lot. The races, an 8.2 mile run and a 5 mile fun walk, will encompass parts of the Loyalsock trail, bridle trails, and pavement. It will include steep hills, so it should be very challenging. There will be water stations along the way and medals will be awarded to top finishers. T-shirts are included with paid registration. More info is on the association’s Facebook page or you can email afin81@gmail.com.

Sat. Oct. 13 HHS Varsity Boys Soccer team plays at Home versus Line Mountain at 7 p.m.

Mon. Oct. 15 “Wee Tales” for children ages 12 months to 3 years and their caregivers at HAPL from 10:30 11:15 a.m.

Tues. Oct. 16 “Pre-school Storytime,” for children ages 3 to 6 and caregivers at HAPL, 10:30 11:15 a.m.

Tues. Oct. 16 “Making a Pine Cone Feeder”, a garden-related family activity with Master Gardener Helen Grosso at HAPL from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Please visit the library, or call 584-3762 to register for this event.

Tues. Oct. 16 HHS Varsity Girls Soccer team plays at Home versus Southern Columbia at 7 p.m. They will also play at Home versus Milton on Thur. Oct. 18 at 7 p.m.

Sat. Oct. 20 Spooky Bluff 5K Run and Walk, Lime Bluff Park, Wolf Township. Celebrate the Halloween spirit and dress up in costume from 6:30 to 8 p.m.