A cool beginning to April is a good thing, I think. It’s much preferable to those times when we have had a blast of 70- or 80-degree weather, followed by a return to more normal temperatures which then seem cold by comparison. This week I found myself considering 55 to be a warm day!

The Hughesville Rotary Club is preparing for two of its eagerly anticipated annual events, the Easter Egg Hunt and the tree seedling give-away. Events like these, coming up on April 13 and 20, are only possible because of community members who volunteer their time and energy. Please consider your talents and consider volunteering with one or more of our local civic organizations. Whether it is a club, church group, one of our volunteer fire companies, or a youth organization like LLB or AYSO, the community needs your help and support, not just in dollars, but in time and your ideas. Let’s all commit to making Hughesville strong!

Baseball season has begun, and the HHS Baseball and Softball teams are both off to a great start. They will be competing in regular season play for the next month or more, so be sure to get a schedule and enjoy a few games. Watching live softball or baseball is a great way to enjoy some outdoor time.

Hughesville Events:

Fri. Apr. 5 “Wee Explore” program at Hughesville Area Public Library (HAPL), 146 South Fifth St., 10:30- 11:15 a.m., for children ages 3 to 6 and their caregivers. They will explore the world of Polar bears, hear a story, and do related activities. No registration is required for this fun event.

Sat. Apr. 6 “Family Time Book, Play, and Do” program for patrons of all ages at HAPL, 10:30 11:30 a.m. Participants will hear a story, do a related activity or make a craft item, and enjoy an open play session with HAPL’s age-appropriate learning toys. No registration is required.

Sat. Apr. 6 HHS Varsity Softball vs. Sugar Valley Charter, 2:30 at HHS field, South Broad Street, across from Ashkar Elementary.

Sat. Apr. 6 ELHS Museum reopens for the season, noon to 3 Saturday and Sunday April through December.

Sat. Apr. 6 “Game Night” at The Beacon, 146 S. Main St, Hughesville, 6:30 p.m. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Bring your favorite game or play one of ours. Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend.

Sun. Apr. 7 Storage Removal Day at the Lycoming County Fairgrounds, beginning at 9 a.m. for those who have stored RVs and other seasonal equipment.

Mon. Apr. 8 “Wee Tales” program for children ages 12 months to 3 years and their caregivers at HAPL, 10:30 11:15 a.m. Participants will sing, share books, and play with selected toys. Registration is appreciated.

Mon. Apr. 8 HHS Softball vs. Central Columbia, 4:30 at HHS field.

Tues. Apr. 9 “Wee Move!” a new program at HAPL with equipment geared for busy children from ages 3 to 6, 10:30 11:15 a.m. Registration is not required.

Tues. Apr. 9 HHS Track (Boys and Girls) vs. Warrior Run, 4:00 at HHS stadium.

Weds. Apr. 10 HHS Boys Tennis vs. Loyalsock, 4:00 at HHS courts and HHS Varsity Baseball vs. Midd-West, 4:30 at Bodine Park.

Wed. Apr.10 Mid-week Lenten services at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 120 S. Main St., Hughesville, at 6:30 p.m.

Thurs. Apr. 11 “Wee Make Music” program at HAPL for children ages 12 months and up and their caregivers, 10:30 11:15 a.m. Children will have a great time, marching, singing, dancing, and drumming with Miss Victoria. Registration is appreciated.

Thurs. Apr. 11 HHS Softball vs. Southern Columbia, 4:30 at HHS field.