Each gardening season has its successes and failures. This year I have a bumper crop of eggplant, more than I can find recipes for, so we’re enjoying it in new and different ways, but I’m still having a hard time keeping up with the bounty. I planted more seedlings this year since we only had a couple of ripe eggplant last year. But weather and better soil amendments contributed to a perfect combination. Conversely, the peas and carrots I planted never developed into any viable plants, so I will have to buy fresh produce at one of the many options in our area. Other obligations and projects have taken up much of my time lately, so some of the things that Mother Nature has produced are beginning to be overgrown, and I really have to spend some quality time with my canner. Thank goodness for a window air-conditioner in the kitchen, or I’d never survive.

Make sure you get your copy of the school district athletic schedule of events soon, so that you can cheer for the Spartans at their home and away games! Many games and matches are coming up, and the band will play and perform their marching show at every Varsity Football game. Go, Spartans!

Upcoming Events:

Thur. Aug. 22 and 29-“Wee Make Music” program at Hughesville Area Public Library, 146 South Fifth Street (HAPL), for children ages 12 months and up and their caregivers, 10:30 a.m. Children will have a great time, marching, singing, dancing, and drumming with Miss Victoria. Registration is appreciated.

Fri. Aug. 23-“Wee Play” program at HAPL for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers, 10:30-11:30 a.m. This station-based activity encourages free play and helps develop fine motor skills, verbal skills, and creativity. No registration required.

Fri. Aug. 23-HHS Football team plays their first home game of the season versus Mifflinburg, 7 p.m.

Sat. Aug. 24-“Family Time: Book, Play, and Do” program at HAPL for all ages. Participants will hear a story, do a related activity or make a craft, and enjoy and open play session with the library’s age-appropriate learning toys.

Sat. Aug. 24-HHS Girls Soccer team scrimmages at Home versus Athens, Valley View, & Wellsboro Area, beginning at 10 a.m. AND at 11 a.m. the HHS Girls Tennis team plays at Home versus Muncy

Mon. Aug. 26-“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. Registration, by visiting or calling (570) 584-3762, is appreciated.

Mon. Aug. 26-HHS JV Football team plays at Home vs. Mifflinburg at 6 p.m.

Tue. Aug. 27-“Wee Move!” program at HAPL with equipment geared for busy children from ages 3 to 6, 10:30 a.m.

Tue. Aug. 27-HHS Boys Varsity Soccer team plays at Home vs. Line Mountain, 4:30 p.m.

Thur. Aug. 29-HHS Jr. High Football plays in a Tri-Scrimmage at Home vs. Lewisburg and So. Williamsport, 4:30 p.m.

Fri. Aug. 30-“Busy Bee Art Club” program at HAPL for children ages 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers, 10:30 a.m. Children will enjoy this station-based art exploration activity that encourages children to make choices, develop their language skills, and hone fine-moto skills. Registration is appreciated.

Fri. Aug. 30-HHS Varsity Football presents their Annual Military Appreciation Night as they play at Home vs. Montoursville, 7 p.m. This is a special night of commemoration of the service of our veterans and active-duty members of the U. S. forces. Bring your military ID for free admission and enjoy the game.