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Hydrant flushing slated to begin
BEAVER SPRINGS -- The Spring Township Municipal Authority in Beaver Springs will be flushing fire hydrants beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 21. Residents may experience low water pressure and cloudy water.
PennDOT centers closed for Juneteenth
HARRISBURG -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, June 17 through Monday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. June 19, known as Juneteenth National Freedom Day, is an official annual observance in Pennsylvania. Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when union soldiers reached Galveston, Texas - the furthest point in the south - with news of the end of the Civil War. Juneteenth is a day to commemorate emancipation and the steps we've taken towards freedom.
Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT's Driver and Vehicle Services website, www.dmv.pa.gov.
New exhibit available in Newport
NEWPORT -- An art exhibition featuring work by Grantville artist Karen Van Newhyzen will be on display through Aug. 8.
The exhibit is presented by the Perry Council Council of the Arts.
Having explored various artistic mediums over the years as a former art teacher, Van Newhyzen found her passion in mixed media art. Her works feature watercolor painting, collage, and paper weaving. Her first solo show gains inspiration from her world travels, and focuses on the unique people and faces she has met along the way. Karen Van Newhyzen's exhibition includes 20 original works.
Landis House is located at 67 N. 4th Street in Newport, and presents contemporary exhibits and boasts a permanent collection of European fine art and decorative arts.
Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, for special events and by appointment.
Pink Zone Tournament slated Oct. 9
STATE COLLEGE -- The third annual Pink Zone Golf Tournament will be held Monday, Oct. 9 at Centre Hills Country Club.
The tournament will include women's and men's division, with a pro-am format.
This tournament gives players the chance to make a difference in the battle against breast cancer while also getting to see how pros play.
Pennsylvania Pink Zone unites Central Pennsylvania in the battle against breast cancer by mobilizing resources and improving lives. The organization has raised more than $3.2 million in the battle against breast cancer since 2007.
Money raised by Pink Zone goes to direct support for cancer survivors in the region who need help with bills while battling the disease and gets distributed to both regional medical facilities. Pink Zone also participates in an ongoing partnership with the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.
Additional sponsorships for the tournament are available ranging from $300 to $7,500. Foursomes are available for $1,000 that include cart, boxed lunches, drink tickets, and a post-round reception. Registration and sponsorship information is available by visiting https://birdease.com/Pinkzonegolf
For more information contact Trish Fulvio at (484) 433-7767 or by email at trish@papinkzone.org.
The event will be sponsored by Confer's Jewelers, who are excited to sponsor the tournament because of their personal family connection to the cause.