Growing up around this time of year, I always looked forward to two things. One was my momma’s Christmas cookies. It wasn’t Christmas morning without her peanut butter blossoms. She made four or five different kinds, but they were my favorites. She would deliver plates of cookies to our neighbors and made sure she got
The Cantata Choir and Orchestra of First United Methodist Church, Muncy will present Lloyd Larson’s “Joy Has Dawned” on Sunday, December 15. As part of Muncy First United Methodist Church’s mission of “Celebrating Life Together in Chris t— Growing Deeper, Reaching Wider,” the 55-voice choir and 30-piece orchestra includes musicians from six area counties. With
As we continue the celebration of Advent, let’s take a moment to consider two very important promises that Jesus made to His disciples as He was preparing them for His sudden departure. See John 14. Jesus knew His disciples were going to be shocked by His suffering, death and burial. They assumed that Jesus was
Pennsylvania 2020 dog licenses went on sale December 2, 2019. Dog owners who need to purchase 2020 dog licenses may do so at the Lycoming County Treasurer’s office located at 33 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701. “Licensing your dog is a quick and easy process and assures a safe return if your dog should
Winter dressing can be tricky: It’s cold, there’s likely some form of precipitation falling from the sky, and chances are the wind chill makes it even colder; hence your outfit needs to have serious protective elements. However, you still want to look put-together — especially for all those holiday parties — as opposed to bundled
“On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree.” The familiar lyrics of this tune are sung as part of Christmas caroling and holiday celebrations, reaching a crescendo each time singers belt out “five golden rings.” The song is an English Christmas carol that was written
On Saturday, December 7th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Uptown Music Collective will be holding an Open House at the school’s facility located at 144 West Third Street in Downtown Williamsport. The facility features 8 private lesson suites, two classrooms, two ensemble rooms, a computer lab, a recording studio, video studio, and more.
How many times have you heard someone say they’ve slaved away in the kitchen all day? Stress in the kitchen can easily arise for a variety of reasons, especially when you’re strapped for time and have a never-ending to-do list. As a survivor of Gordon Ramsay’s MasterChef competition, Caitlin Meade – a top 4 finalist
Oh by gosh by golly It’s time for mistletoe and holly Tasty pheasants, Christmas present And countrysides covered with snow! It is the beginning of December already, and Lord knows it is my favorite month of the year! I seriously can’t wipe the smile off my face. I just love all the hustle and bustle,
So, it’s a wrap. Everything’s under paper and under the tree. You’re done with all your shopping, except for one person. Or two. Maybe four. So what do you get for that hard-to-buy-for person who never likes anything? Well, as they say, a book is a present they’ll open again and again, so why not
This past Sunday, the Christian world entered the season of Advent. The word advent means arrival or coming. Advent is celebrated just before Christmas to remind us that Jesus is coming again. It was designed to help believers keep a forward-looking perspective. The celebration of Christmas is certainly a highpoint in the Christian calendar, but
