The grand pening of Coles Coffee, Craft & Consignment was held on Saturday, April 20. This fun kick-off event lasted for six hours and many townspeople turned out to celebrate the occasion.

Store owner Shawn Marie Coles served free hot dogs and beverages, and children were treated to free crafts and face painting. Her husband Donny helped man the grill and their little son Daniel enjoyed chit-chatting with the guests. Sarah Frazier did the face painting and kids enjoyed a variety of choices.

In the last few months the store has added many new vendors and carries all kinds of handmade crafts, a line of soaps and beauty products made from goats milk, seasonal decorations, and large wooden cabinets and display case, among other things. The children’s play area has also recently added a large chalk board on the wall. Nice quality consignment items are added to the shop on a regular basis.

A contest was held to see who could guess the number of pastel M&Ms in an Easter-decorated jar. The winner was Alexandra Gerney with 456.

THOT “Don’t wait. The time will never be just right.” Napoleon Hill

Happy birthday to Euvi Solano, who will be celebrating on April 28.

Jon Rider will be marking another year on April 29. Many happy returns, Jon! Birthday wishes go to Andy DeLullo who will be commemorating another trip around the sun on April 30.

Many, many thanks to the Montgomery Lions Club for having the Egg Hunt this past weekend. What a wonderful tradition that has been enjoyed by generations of Montgomery children.

The Montgomery Volunteer Fire Company has announced this year’s carnival will be May 6-11.

Montgomery Area High School’s Commencement Ceremony will held on Friday, May 31 at 7 p.m.

The Montgomery Alumni Association has announced the annual banquet will be on June 8 at Wynding Brook Golf Club in Milton. Tickets must be purchased at June 1 at Thad’s Place or by contacting Leona DeWalt at 547-6086.

Hometown Hero Banner orders are due on September 6. Order forms are available at Montgomery Weis and the Borough Office.

Our local fire companies need volunteers to serve as emergency responders and in non-emergency, behind the scenes support roles. To learn more, please contact the Montgomery Volunteer Fire Company at 547-1380 or the Clinton Township Fire Company at 547-1000.

If you are interested in making Montgomery a better place, please consider joining the Montgomery Lions Club. They coordinate the Egg Hunt, Halloween parade, Christmas parade, and provide support and assistance to many local charities. To learn more please call Roger McRae at 971-2825.

Congratulations to the following winners of the Montgomery Lions Club Egg Hunt Raffle: First, $100 – Barbario Bernardi; Second, $50 Jack Botts; Third, $25 Barbario Bernardi; Fourth, $25 Kim Ferguson; Fifth, $10 John Claybaugh; Sixth – $10 John Wertman; Seventh – $10 Barry Rake; Eighth – $10 Troy Minier; Ninth – $10 Maria Kelly; and Tenth – $10 Joel Myers.

Montgomery Events

Thurs. Apr. 25 The Lady Raider Softball Team will have a 4:30 home game against Sullivan County.

Fri. Apr. 26-Sun. Apr. 28 Virtuoso will perform their Spring Musical “Mama Mia!” at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday in the high school auditorium. The show features the music of Abba. Tickets can be purchased online at www.showtix4u.com for up to two hours before each performance. Any unsold tickets will be sold at the door.

Sat. Apr. 27 Montgomery Area Little League’s Opening Day Ceremony will be held at the Clinton Township Field at 9:30 a.m.

Mon. Apr. 29 The Red Raider Varsity Baseball Team will play a 4:30 home game against Sullivan County.

Thurs. May 2 The Montgomery Varsity Track Team will have a home meet against South Williamsport at 4:00 pm.

Thurs. May 2 The Lady Raider Softball Team will be a 4:30 home game against Muncy.

Thurs. May 2 The Montgomery Borough Council has a work session in the Borough Office at 6:30 pm. Everyone is welcome.

Sat. May 4 The Red Raider Varsity Baseball Team will play an 11:00 home game against Muncy.