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Did you know there are FREE preschool/pre-k programs for your children based on income eligibility? Below we highlight the differences between the two programs available to you (Head Start & Pre-K Counts), which are both government funded. Both of these programs have room for more children, and the providers would…

The holiday season is a busy and magical time, but there are many in our community who could use a helping hand. In the spirit of kindness, generosity, and fellowship, we researched some opportunities for your family to get involved with a good cause, volunteer your time and resources, and…

If you have been to the MVP Clubhouse, in Bloomsburg, recently, you may have noticed it has made some changes! New gaming machines, new coaches, new pricing packages and a lot of the same great programming. We have it all for you below! What is MVP Clubhouse? MVP Clubhouse, located…

Many kids are already back to school this week, and we are continuing to compile all the local fall sports opportunities in the area. Here are some more great ones happening soon! Junior Basketball @ the Danville Area Community Center  Link to the DACC Website ⭐The Danville Area Community Center…

It’s that time of year when dance studios are ready to welcome new students! There are a LOT of studios in our area, and we did some digging to get all the details on some of the best. Happy dancing Komotion Dance Program (Danville) Offerings: Ballet, Pre-Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Hip…

The fall season is upon us (boy, that snuck up quickly!) and many families are getting back into the swing of school and sports. Below are some of our favorites, and we will be updating you each week with more opportunities! Bison Field Hockey Located at the Miller Center in…

So what is VBS? Vacation Bible Schools provide Christian Education for kids, and churches try to make them really fun! Some camps pay for curriculum, so you may see the same graphics at different churches. Reasons for sending your child to a VBS camp this summer: You are interested to…

Oh, how we all would love for our kids to spend the summer with their noses in books! Did you know that just 15 minutes a day reading can make all the difference at any age?! Our local libraries go ABOVE & BEYOND during the summer months to make reading…

Did you know that there is an amazing SUMMER camp, nestled in the rolling farm hills of Millville, PA? It is a tremendous reousrce for children facing difficulties, as well as a great place for local teenagers to find meaningful summer jobs. Read the Camp Director, Kate Stepnick’s message below!…

If you’ve never visited the children’s floor of the McBride Memorial Library, you are missing out! In this post, we’ll cover their summer reading programs and give you a quick tour of what they have to offer McBride Memorial Library Virtual and Hands-On Summer Book Club This is such a…