One of the most highly anticipated annual events that kicks off the Holiday Season in elegant fashion will occur again this weekend, November 22nd-24th, when the 21st Annual Victorian Christmas is held. The Victorian Christmas Committee under the auspices of Preservation Williamsport presents the event. According to committee member Vicki Fischer, “Our mission remains the
In 1621, Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast. Fast forward almost 400 years, and Thanksgiving still is a feast, but we’ve added football, euchre, and drinking wine in the afternoon. At least those have become the traditions for my husband’s family in Ohio, where we celebrate Thanksgiving. If, like me, you
I am sure many of you read the Sun Gazette, and on Saturday, November 9th, there was a beautiful write up about our church’s 150th Anniversary. Since I was a baby, I have attended that sweet little church nestled on the hill off of Grimesville Road in Williamsport. I have so many memories at Buchanan
Colder weather brings plenty of changes, especially in the ways you take care of your home and self. Especially when the temperature drops, extreme winter conditions can play havoc not only with your skin and health, but also your family’s comfort. Take steps to protect your family and household as the weather starts to cool
It’s time again for the Skip Hunsinger Children’s Christmas Spectacular, which will be held on Sunday, December 15 at 2 p.m. at the Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport. Tickets for this free event will be given out on a first come first served basis, from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday morning, November 30
The City of Williamsport’s Recreation Department is getting ready for the holiday season. There will be multiple different family-friendly events taking place this year. Up first, on Friday, November 22th at 6:00 p.m. the Children’s Magical Christmas Parade welcoming Santa to town. The parade kicks off at Elmira and Third Streets heading East, then North
When Susan Durrwachter was growing up here in Williamsport, she could have scarcely imagined that one day she would be rubbing elbows with the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Donald Trump, Rod Stewart, Aretha Franklin, the Jacksons, Matt Damon, and several four and five-star generals. She was able to do this as
You are the bravest kid you know. You try things other kids won’t try. When their feet are on the ground, you climb higher, jump farther, and run faster. You have no limits because, as in the new book, “Pirate Chicken: All Hens on Deck” by Brian Yanish, illustrated by Jess Pauwels, even a big
As I sit here typing up this week’s column, I’m thankful for my health. We are always supposed to be thankful, but November is the month to remind us to be grateful for the many positive things happening in our life. There is just so much to give thanks for. Today was my first day
The Collective’s 2019-2020 performance season will kick off on November 15th and 16th at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport with Walk This Way: The Music of Aerosmith. As the Uptown Music Collective hits its 20th year in existence “America’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band”, Aerosmith, will be hitting its 50th. In honor of the bad boys from Boston, the
I know what you’re thinking. A button-down shirt isn’t that complicated, you just put your arms through the sleeves and do up the buttons. Yes, it’s true, most shirts are fairly straight-forward. In fact, a crisp, white button-down is a classic wardrobe basic, and an autumn staple for many women who are in no need
