Category: Lifestyle
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Bloomsburg Natives Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro (Part 3 of 4)
Read more: Bloomsburg Natives Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro (Part 3 of 4)Kilimanjaro. Africa’s highest mountain. Wishing to raise money for health care and education for the children of Kenya, the sister and brother team of Veronica and Richard Smiley, in partnership with the March to the Top Foundation, climbed Kilimanjaro this past August, raising $25,000 in the process. This is Part Three in The Bloomsburg Daily’s Four Part series on Bloomsburg natives Ronnie and Rick. This third installment looks at the New Hope Orphanage and the Children that Veronica and Richard were inspired to help. Part One of this series detailed the inspiration and preparation for the climb and can be…
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Bloomsburg Natives Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro (Part 2 of 4)
Read more: Bloomsburg Natives Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro (Part 2 of 4)Kilimanjaro. Africa’s highest mountain. Wishing to raise money for health care and education for the children of Kenya, the sister and brother team of Veronica and Richard Smiley, in partnership with the March to the Top Foundation, climbed Kilimanjaro this past August, raising $25,000 in the process. This is Part Two in The Bloomsburg Daily’s Four Part series on Bloomsburg natives Ronnie and Rick. This second installment recounts their climb to the top and the difficulties faced along the way. Part One of this series details the inspiration and preparation for the climb and can be read here. Part Three…
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Bloomsburg Natives Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro (Part 1 of 4)
Read more: Bloomsburg Natives Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro (Part 1 of 4)Kilimanjaro. Africa’s highest mountain. Wishing to raise money for health care and education for the children of Kenya, the sister and brother team of Veronica and Richard Smiley, in partnership with the March to the Top Foundation, climbed Kilimanjaro this past August, raising $25,000 in the process. This is Part One in The Bloomsburg Daily’s Four Part series on Bloomsburg natives Ronnie and Rick. This initial installment tells of the inspiration and preparation for their climb. Part Two, detailing the difficulties of the climb can be read here. Part Three looks at the New Hope Orphanage and the Children that…
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Will the “Real” Chicken and Waffles Please Stand Up?
Read more: Will the “Real” Chicken and Waffles Please Stand Up?“I know it sounds crazy, but trust me. You’re going to love this place,” Dominic said as we turned on to Colorado Boulevard. Of course I trusted him; we’d been friends for over five years at that point and he had yet to steer me wrong when it came to music, movies, or food. We passed a seemingly endless line of car dealerships, turned on to Lake Avenue, past a few taquerias, and a sad, empty Kentucky Fried Chicken and there it finally was — the restaurant that Dom thought would sound so crazy to me, he kept its name…
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Where to: Learn Something New
Read more: Where to: Learn Something NewHas cabin fever already struck? Looking for a new hobby? Old dogs as well as spring chickens can learn new tricks and expand their horizons everyday in Bloomsburg: BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY MINI-COURSES 700 West Main Street, Bloomsburg (570) 389-4420 From Water Coloring to Crime Scene Investigation, Welding to Aikido, Sign Language to CDL, Bloomsburg University’s Continuing Education Department offers a wide array of noncredit, short-term courses for adults and children. Download their course catalog online for details. (Note: Classes scheduled for the Magee Center have not been cancelled, only relocated.) THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 2 West 7th Street, Bloomsburg (570) 389-9206…
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BTE’s Holiday Memories: Students on Both Sides of the Curtain
Read more: BTE’s Holiday Memories: Students on Both Sides of the CurtainIn November and December, the Alvina Krause Theatre in downtown Bloomsburg will be filled with the sounds of school students in the audience and on stage when Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble brings Truman Capote’s HOLIDAY MEMORIES to the stage. You can find the full schedule for BTE’s Holiday season here at The Bloomsburg Daily’s Event Calendar. There are eight special school matinees for Holiday memories on the following dates: November 30, December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22. All matinees begin at 10:00 a.m. and the cost is $9.00 for all audience members. Matinees fill quickly; one matinee is…
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Where to: Celebrate Halloween
Read more: Where to: Celebrate HalloweenHear ye, Hear ye! Ghosts and ghouls, witches and goblins, the Halloween Season is now upon us! Whether you’re looking for a fright, a cozy hayride, or a parade, we’ve got your Halloween plans right here: HALLOWEEN/225th BERWICK CELEBRATION PARADE October 25th, 6pm Free from 2nd Street to length of Market Street, Berwick (570) 204-7771 How often do you get to a chance to celebrate the 225th birthday of anything? Throw in a Halloween parade and you have a one-of-a-kind opportunity! HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT PARADE AT COLUMBIA MALL October 26th, 6:30pm Free Columbia Mall 225 Columbia Mall…
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Where to: Get Your Music Fix
Read more: Where to: Get Your Music FixIn the mood for a little music? Whether it’s taking in a live performance at the bar or shaking your booty on the dance floor, from country to jazz, classical to classic rock, and thrash to hip-hop, there’s something for almost every ear in town: Bloomsburg University Music Division (Locations Vary) (570) 389-4284 At least once a week each semester, the Bloomsburg University Music Division has a free concert somewhere on campus or at a local church. Upcoming performances include the Chamber Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Ensemble. Check their online schedule for details. Chumley’s Bar 45 East…
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No “Doubt” About BTE’s Commitment to Bloomsburg
Read more: No “Doubt” About BTE’s Commitment to BloomsburgFounded in 1978, the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble performed for three summer seasons in the Central Columbia Middle School “cafetorium” before moving in to the former Columbia movie theater in downtown Bloomsburg. From their home at the Alvina Krause Theater, named in honor of their founding artistic director, BTE has become not only what American Theatre Magazine hailed as “a perfect illustration of ‘commitment to place’” but also a nationally recognized and respected leader in the Ensemble Movement. Members have travelled the globe while developing new works, honing their skills, and passing on the lessons they’ve learned to other community ensembles.…