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Red Cross needs
seeds volunteers
JOHNSTOWN -- The American Red Cross is responding to nearly twice as many large disasters as it did a decade ago and is seeking volunteers to join its Disaster Action Team to respond when people are forced from their homes due to fires, storms and other disasters.
Disaster specialists work as part of an assigned team to respond to emergencies and provide emotional support, financial assistance and information to help families begin the process of recovery.
Those interested in volunteering can join a virtual meeting at noon today. This discussion will be hosted over Zoom and allow potential volunteers to learn more about the position and ask questions.
Attend the meeting with Meeting ID: 890 3461 7094 and Passcode: 027868
Fall festival returns to State College
STATE COLLEGE -- Downtown State College Improvement District's (DSCID) 22nd Annual Downtown Fall Festival will take place on the 200 block of Allen Street from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30.
The fall event will feature a range of local nonprofits, including the Youth Service Bureau, and provide a variety of family-friendly activities. Attendees can enjoy pony rides, a fun house, a photo station and more. Nittany Balloons will be creating balloon animals and drawings by Monster D will be available.
Free pumpkins will be provided to children at the event Martin's Garden Center Pumpkin Patch with a pumpkin decorating activity sponsored by Growing Tree Toys.
Schlow Library will be open with special activities for children, teens and adults. The Children's Department will be hosting a scarecrow puppet making activity while adults can enjoy crafting spooky jar luminaries. In addition, there are 2 other signature downtown events taking place on the same day. Fall Fest attendees can also enjoy the Multicultural Unity Fair in the Municipal Building and Pop Up Ave on the 100 block of Fraser Street.
Workplace seminar offered
for employers, staff
LEWISTOWN -- CareerLink will host a workplace seminar on managing unemployment claims on Tuesday, Oct. 24.
The seminar will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The guest speaker is Melissa Stevenson, a workforce development representative for South Central Pennsylvania.
Light pastries will be served. Check in is at 8:30 and the presentation begins at 9 p.m.
Cost to attend is $35. Pay at the door.
Contact Margaret Winters at mwint1@verizon.net or (717) 248-9849 for information.
Motorists reminded to use caution on flooded roads
HARRISBURG -- State officials urged motorists to avoid driving on flooded roadways.
When heavy rain is in the forecast, motorists should be alert for potential flooding on roadways and in low-lying areas. Drivers should always obey warning signs and traffic control devices, and never drive through flooding or standing water on roads. Shallow, swiftly flowing water can wash a car from a roadway. Also, the roadbed may not be intact under the water.
Anyone who drives around barriers intended to close a road can face increased penalties if emergency responders are called to rescue motorists who disregard traffic control signs.
Motorists are also reminded that Pennsylvania law requires headlights to be turned on anytime a vehicle's wipers are needed. Drivers should turn on their full headlights during rain events as the daylight running lights feature on some vehicles does not automatically turn on the taillights.
Greenwood Community Band to hold annual fall concert
MILLERSTOWN -- The Greenwood Community Band will hold its annual fall concert on Sunday, Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. in the Greenwood High School auditorium. A wide range of music is on the program including marches honoring John Philip Sousa, a Ray Charles medley, a number featuring the sax section, Ashokan Farewell from "Gettysburg" and many more. A free will offering will be taken to benefit the band.