Newsletter for August 21st - August 28th
Volume 261
Entertainment Highlights

Opening this week:

Hit and Run

Premium Rush

2016: Obama's America

Visit Altoona.com's Movie Section to view a list of local theaters and movie times!

Dancing DJs
8/24
9:00 pm
Black & Gold Tavern

Madd Hatter
8/24
9:30 pm
Monkey Wharf

Underground Karaoke
8/24
10:00 pm
Mason Jar

Flight 19-Summer Sounds Concert
8/24
6:00 pm
Heritage Plaza

Summer Concerts on the Lawn
8/26
2:00 pm
Baker Mansion

Bob Dylan
8/29
7:30 pm
War Memorial

Altoona Curve Home Games
8/23 Fireworks
8/24 Back to School
8/25 Gift Card Grab
times and more promos

Tom Snyder Memorial Hike-Bike
8/26
2:00 pm
Grannas Station Trailhead

 

Parent Night Out
8/24
6:00 pm
Hollidaysburg YMCA

Reptile Show
8/25-8/26  10 am
Nittany Mall
State College

Lowes Build and Grow
8/25-10:00 am
8/26-2:00 pm
Lowes

Noteworthy
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Final Chance to See Curve

Attention all Curve fans, you will have one more chance to see the 2012 Curve during the final homestand that runs from this Thursday, August 23rd to August 30th. It'll be filled with three fireworks shows, an appearance by James Neal, a slew of giveaways, two jersey auctions and a whole ton of fun. (Schedule and promos)

Other Interesting Events Community Calendar 
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Meet the Uniion Generals A Living History Event.

This weekend, shake hands with famous Generals from the Union who shaped the outcome of the Civil War. Old Bedford Village will have programs throughout the weekend, and these living historians will guide you through the lives of the Generals they represent. Children's programs throughout the day. (more info)

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Local Headlines More News 

Blair Hiring Firm to Analyze Storm Runoff
The Blair County Commissioners are hiring a local engineering firm to analyze and deal with new storm runoff concerns put in place by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.....read


Cael Sanderson Inks Contract Extension
Cael Sanderson, who has Penn State at the summit of college wrestling after just three years, announced a contract extension...read

Community Spotlight
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Williamsburg Community Farm Show
Thru 8/25

The 46th Annual Williamsburg Community Farm Show is fun for all. Some exhibits feature live stock, dairy, poultry, fruits, vegetables, nuts, sewing, neewdlework, and antique farm machinery. The Williamsburg Farm Show will also have amusement rides, games, food, nightly entertainment, hand made crafts, woodworking, tractors, antique / classic and custom car show, contests, open horse show, pet show, agricultural parade, fireworks and more. (more info)

 

Bryce Jordan Center
September 21   WWE Raw World Tour
October 8   Tiesto
November 1   Bruce Springsteen
November 13   Carrie Underwood
Trivia
What year was the first Little League World Series held in Williamsport?
A. 1946
B. 1956
C. 1966
D. 1976
Last week's answer:
Cresson-Discoverer of the North Pole, Admiral Robert Peary was born where?
Free Classifieds

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Room Available
One private bedroom available in Altoona in a townhouse behind Logan Valley Mall. Furnished living room and equipped kitchen. Large unfinished basement. One and a half baths. Small yard space in front and behind house. Yard maintenance included.  $500.

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Weather More Weather 
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Mostly sunny
High: 80 ° F
Low: 53 ° F
Mostly sunny

Tomorrow: patchy morning fog; otherwise, mostly sunny. High 80. Low tomorrow night 55.

Mostly sunny
High: 81 ° F
Low: 55 ° F
Mostly sunny

Friday: mostly sunny; patchy morning fog, then nice in the afternoon. High 83. Low Friday night 58.

Partly sunny
High: 84 ° F
Low: 55 ° F
Partly sunny

Saturday: mostly sunny and warm. High 85. Low Saturday night 59.

A thunderstorm possible
High: 83 ° F
Low: 57 ° F
A thunderstorm possible

Sunday: clouds and sun with a thunderstorm possible. High 84. Low Sunday night 60.

High: 82° F
Low: 60° F
High: 76° F
Low: 56° F
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