June is a wonderful month, don’t you agree? This year it seems especially so, with the warm weather and the burst of greenery and growing things everywhere you look. The promise of a whole summer is ahead of us, and the possibilities for fun time with friends and family seem endless. I hope that I will be able to squeeze out every bit of summer joy!

Now that my garden is finally planted (only a week or 10 days later than I like, but it’s done), I can check to see how many weeds have sprung up and whether any of the seeds I sowed have done so. Each year I promise myself (and my husband) that I will do a better job of keeping up with the weeds, but we all know that’s a promise that’s very relative, since “better” does not necessarily mean “perfect.” Ah, well, the tomatoes are usually able to be found, and don’t seem to mind the extra greenery in the garden, even when it more closely resembles a jungle. And it’s much more fun for m y neighbor’s cats when they can hide in there and jump out at the unwary.

Progress continues on the major renovation of the intersection at the north end of Main Street, although I understand that it will not be totally complete for some time, perhaps a couple of years, so please be patient with the occasional one-lane traffic pattern, and use alternate routes if possible. There have been other street and water department jobs going on, so watch for workers doing what they can to improve things for all of us, and please give them plenty of space to work and stay safe!

Hughesville Events:

Fri. June 14 “Wee Build Block Party” program at Hughesville Area Public Library (HAPL), 146 South Fifth Street, 10:30-11:30 a.m. for children ages 3 and up and their caregivers. Building materials for creative fun are provided for individual use. No registration is required for this fun event.

Fri. – Sun. June 14, 15, 16 Billtown Blues Festival at the Lycoming County Fairground. More info about this fun annual event can be found at www.billtownblues.org.

Mon. June 17 “Wee Tales” program for children ages 12 months to 3 years and their caregivers at HAPL, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sing along with Miss Victoria and her guitar, share books, and play with selected toys, all of which help children develop social skills, motor skills, and language and pre-math skills. Registration, by visiting or calling 584-3762, is appreciated.

Mon. June 17 “Galaxy Wine Glasses” program for grown-ups at HAPL, 6 – 7 p.m. Call or visit the library for more information about this special event.

Tues. June 18 “Wee Move!” program at HAPL with equipment geared for busy children from ages 3 to 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Weds. June 19 The Christian Ladies Group will meet at 1 p.m. at Tivoli United Methodist Church, 9598 Rt. 220 Hwy., Hughesville. Pastor Paul Smith of Watsontown Presbyterian Church will portray the evangelist, Billy Sunday. The public is welcome to attend.

Weds. June 19 “Moreland the Magician” program for all at HAPL, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Thurs. June 20 “Wee Make Music” program at HAPL for children ages 12 months and up and their caregivers, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Children will have a great time, marching, singing, dancing, and drumming with Miss Victoria. Registration is appreciated.

Thurs. June 20 “Constellation Art” special program at HAPL, 5:30 p.m. Call or visit the library for more info.