Trash to Treasure

This year’s Trash to Treasure sale at Penn State Altoona is Saturday, June 2, 8 a.m. to noon at the gymnasium of the Adler Athletic Complex. Clothing, electronics, books, toiletries, shoes, bedding, and knick-knacks are among the items available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Blair County United Way and its partners. Trash to Treasure began at University Park ten years ago. It has become Penn State’s biggest town-gown recycling effort. Annually, the program raises approximately $50,000 for the Centre County United Way and saves more than sixty tons of usable goods from going to a landfill. (more info)

Day of Rock 2012
6/09  12 pm
Legion Park

Day of Rock 2012 will be held on Saturday, June 9 at Legion Park, Hollidaysburg. Day of Rock is an annual event held by Steve Moore to benefit Easter Seals Central Pennsylvania.  Entertainment will be provided by several bands including Shallow 9, The Arbutus, Locked and Loaded, Limited Slip, S.O.L, and Saving Jake. Alcohol will not be sold at the event. Guests may bring their own drinks, but glass containers are not allowed. Camping is also available at Legion Park. (more info)

Altoona Store Sells Jackpot Lottery Ticket
An Altoona convenience store has sold a $1.3-million Pennsylvania Lottery Ticket. A lottery spokesperson says the winning Cash 5 ticket was sold May 28th at the Sheetz on 25th Avenue near Penn State Altoona....read more

Williamsburg Teachers Go For Freeze
A Blair County School District is getting a budget concession from its teachers. The Williamsburg Community school district’s proposed $7.2 million budget includes no tax increase, an operational deficit of $158,000 and as of last night, a wage freeze for teachers...read more

Hunter Hayes

Delgrosso's kicks off their Free Concert Series in a big way with Hunter Hayes live Sunday at 4:00 pm. The park opens at 11:00 am. It is also Children's Miracle Network day. Don't miss all the fun and remember to bring a lawn chair for the concert. (more info)