If the winter doldrums are starting to get you down and you find yourself wishing for something fun to do, be sure to mark your calendars for “The Lion King Jr.” production on Friday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. This is a new type of endeavor for the Montgomery Area School District that involves students from all grades making the show come to life.

Personally, I think our town is very blessed to have such a wonderfully active arts program at the school. Those of us who are out of school get to enjoy great entertainment throughout the year, and students benefit from learning artistic and creative skills which lead to self-confidence, discipline, and work ethic.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.shoxtix4u.com; any seats that aren’t presold online will be available at the door. Seats are selling fast so my advice is to get online as soon as possible and buy your tickets ahead.

THOT “You bring out the best in yourself by looking for the best in others.” Gene Bedley

Lots of happy birthday wishes go to Laura Harman, who will be celebrating her special day on Jan, 31.

Sara Beth Miller will be commemorating another trip around the sun on Jan. 31. Make it a great day, Sara!

Happy birthday to Dennis Gruver, who will be marking another year on Feb. 3. Thank you for everything you do to serve our community!

The Clinton Baptist Church is currently taking orders for their upcoming Soup Sale. The soup choices are vegetable beef, ham and bean, chicken corn, and hot Italian sausage. Please place your orders by Monday, Feb, 17. Pick-up will be from 2-5:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21 at the church. To order, call Terese at (570) 772-1930 or Paula F. at (570) 547-1773.

Wednesday, Jan. 29-The Montgomery boys varsity basketball home game against Benton, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 29-In honor of National Puzzle Day the Montgomery Library invites everyone to come in and help put together the community puzzle during 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 2-The Oak Grove Community Center will have an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8-11 a.m. The menu includes French toast, pancakes, bacon, sausage, sausage gravy, biscuits, eggs, fried potatoes, toast, fruit, and a selection of beverages.

Tuesday, Feb. 4-The Lady Raider basketball 6 p.m. home game against Benton.

Wednesday, Feb. 5-The library will have Toddler Tales from 11 am-noon. Children ages 1-5 are invited to enjoy a story, snack, and craft. Preregister at (570) 547-6212 and plan to accompany your child.

Wednesday, Feb. 5-Montgomery boys varsity basketball 6 p.m. home game against St. John Neumann Regional Academy.

Friday, Feb 7-The library will have a Tween and Teen Anti-Valentine’s Day Party at 5 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 7-“The Lion King Jr.” will be presented in the Montgomery Area High School Auditorium at 7 pm.

Saturday, Feb. 8-The Montgomery Area Historical Society will have a Second Saturday Open House from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission is free and the public is welcome.

The Montgomery Emergency Management Agency would like to enlist some volunteers. If you’re interested, call Dennis Gruver at (570) 547-6777.

If you want to receive alerts about emergency weather, river level updates, and relevant emergency instructions that are specific, please follow the Montgomery Emergency Management Agency Facebook page.

Are you able to volunteer with one of our local fire companies? If you can serve as an emergency responder or help out in a non-emergency support role, contact either the Montgomery Volunteer Fire Company at (570) 547-1380 or the Clinton Township Fire Department at (570) 547-1000.

The Montgomery Lions Club is accepting new members. If you want to join, call Roger McRae at (570) 971-2825.