Community Choir recruiting singers for concert

LEWISTOWN — The Lewistown Community Choir is seeking adult singers for a concert celebrating America’s 250th birthday this summer.

The semiquincentennial concert is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. June 27 on the square in downtown Lewistown. The choir, directed by Terri Limes and accompanied by Patty Loudenslager, will perform from the steps of the Historic Courthouse. A rain date is set for June 28.

Rehearsals will be held at 3 p.m. Sundays at St. John’s Lutheran Church on May 17 and 31 and June 7, 14 and 21. A final dress rehearsal with the band is scheduled for 7 p.m. June 22 at the church.

Selections for the concert will include “Armed Forces — The Pride of America!,” “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “An American Celebration” and “United We Stand.”

Organizers said all adult singers are welcome to participate.

For more information, contact Limes at (717) 994-6977 or tlimes@verizon.net or Freda Richard at (717) 242-2344 or farfcr@verizon.net.

PFBC to celebrate National Safe Boating Week May 16-22

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will join with the National Safe Boating Council and other boating safety advocates across the country to celebrate National Safe Boating Week from May 16-22, 2026.

Boaters are encouraged to follow a checklist of basic safety guidelines before and during each boating adventure, including:

• Always wear a life jacket

• Never boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs

• Have a float plan to let someone know when and where you will be boating

• Check the weather forecast for storms and high-water conditions

• Take a Boating Safety Education Course

• Have proper registrations or launch permits for your boat

As a reminder, the legal limit for operating any watercraft in Pennsylvania is .08% blood alcohol concentration, and penalties for boating under the influence are similar to those for driving a motor vehicle while impaired. PFBC Waterways Conservation Officers will be on patrol throughout the boating season looking for impaired boaters.

Build brain-healthy habits at Penn State Extension webinar

UNIVERSITY PARK — Individuals of any age who are seeking information on ways to age well and protect their memory and thinking as they get older can attend a Penn State Extension webinar, “Building Brain-Healthy Habits,” June 9 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The program, developed by the Alzheimer’s Association, offers research-backed guidance on brain health and the importance of taking action to protect the brain at every age. Participants can gain practical, evidence-informed strategies to support cognitive well-being across the lifespan and learn how everyday choices can play a meaningful role in maintaining brain health.

Research shows that forming everyday healthy habits today helps protect memory and thinking in the future, even reducing the risk of cognitive decline and possibly dementia, according to organizers.

Among other topics, participants will learn:

• Healthy habits for their brain, such as exercising and eating right.

• Why brain health matters at every age.

• How to build a personalized action plan for brain-healthy habits.

Penn State Extension offers this event at no charge. Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within 10 business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event start.

More information is available at https://extension.psu.edu/building-brain-healthy-habits.