Category: Community
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Grandson of Mohandas Gandhi to Speak at BU
Read more: Grandson of Mohandas Gandhi to Speak at BUActivist, diversity speaker and spiritual leader Arun Gandhi will speak in Carver Hall of Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. Grandson of the legendary peace fighter and spiritual leader Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Arun Gandhi will discuss his grandfather’s legacy and their kinship. Born in 1869, Mohandas K. Gandhi was considered the father of his country, India. As the leader of the Indian nationalist movement against British rule, Mohandas Gandhi protested against violence in hopes of achieving a political and social balance. His assassination in 1948 led to the country’s mourning. Arun Gandhi, founder of the M.K.…
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Bloomsburg High School Drama Prepares “Beauty” for Caldwell
Read more: Bloomsburg High School Drama Prepares “Beauty” for CaldwellAs 2012 begins, the Bloomsburg High School Drama department is once again beginning preparations for its Spring Musical.
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The View from Here: BMS Geography Bee
Read more: The View from Here: BMS Geography BeeThe Bloomsburg Daily’s, Bob Rush was on hand to see Matthew Lee take home the championship of the Bloomsburg Middle School’s Geography Bee. He is the only the second sixth grader to win the prize according to sources. Each year thousands of schools in the United States participate in the National Geographic Bee using materials prepared by the National Geographic Society. The contest is designed to encourage teachers to include geography in their classrooms, spark student interest in the subject, and increase public awareness about geography. Schools with students in grades four through eight are eligible for this entertaining and…
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The View from Here: Tail Waggin’ Tutors
Read more: The View from Here: Tail Waggin’ TutorsLast week, while The Bloomsburg Daily editorial staff was on winter break, Bob Rush set out to capture images of the Tail Waggin’ Tutors in action. The Tail Waggin’ Tutors program is offered through Therapy Dogs International (TDI). In this program, certified therapy dogs and their trainers were brought to Lisa Keller’s 6th grade at Bloomsburg Middle School so her students can read to them. It proved to be an excellent way to encourage students to read and to show them that reading can be fun. The dogs are non-judgmental so the kids can feel comfortable to build a relationship…
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The View from Here: Arcus Brothers
Read more: The View from Here: Arcus BrothersThe passing of Michael Arcus prompted me to reflect a bit on what they and the store means to us.
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Help BTE Meet Fundraising Goals
Read more: Help BTE Meet Fundraising GoalsThe Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble (BTE) recently had their National Endowment for the Arts funding cut leaving the Bloomsburg gem in dire financial shape. For the past twenty years, Theatre in the Classroom (TIC) has been supported by the NEA. On November 3rd, they informed BTE that they would not be receiving the $44,000 we had requested for 2012. Each year, with this money, BTE creates a new show to send into the schools of NE Pennsylvania. BTE had already started booking TIC 2012 “Penn’s Pals – Stories of life in the Colonie of Pennsylvania” into schools. Since that time BTE…
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The View from Here: Lee Homecoming
Read more: The View from Here: Lee HomecomingLast week we shared a story of homecoming for our lifelong friend, Shelly Lee’s Mother. Shelly’s Mother, Janet Lee, tried to get as much of her belongings up and out of the way of the approaching waters from Tropical Storm Lee in September. She moved as much of her things she could up a few feet off the floor not expecting anything like what actually happened. Shelly Lee shared this as an addition to The Bloomsburg Daily Flood Map project: The house was purchased by my parents, Sheldon and Janet Lee in July 2006 after the previous flood. However, they…
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Remember When: School Lunches
Read more: Remember When: School LunchesOn Thursday I was in New Orleans. I had a meeting to attend in the morning and at lunch, I was whisked away to base camp, which is what we in “the business” call the place where everyone and all the equipment is hanging out between locations. Base camp yesterday was at the Lion’s club in Algiers – a neighborhood on the west bank (also referred to as “The Best Bank” or “The Wank” depending on which side of the river you’re from) of the Mississippi. I don’t usually go to set. In my capacity as the supervising sound editor…
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Holiday Concerts at Bloomsburg’s Memorial Elementary School
Read more: Holiday Concerts at Bloomsburg’s Memorial Elementary SchoolThe curtain opens and eyes search for family faces.
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Pine Barn Inn Hosts Holiday Charity Buffet
Read more: Pine Barn Inn Hosts Holiday Charity BuffetThe Pine Barn Inn has always been known in our area for its rustic feel, delicious food, and excellent service. This holiday season the Inn and its staff will also be known for something more: generosity, kindness, and concern. On Saturday 24 December, from 11 AM to 3 PM the Pine Barn Inn will host a free buffet for not only victims of the September flooding, but for all people in the local community who may find themselves in need. Reservations are highly recommended due to limited seating. Pine Barn Inn General Manager Norman Mael explained that he took inspiration…