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Upcoming Events in Towanda
Towanda 4H
The Towanda 4-H met on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. We will have a speaker talking about robotics. We will also pass out the awards from 2011. Those giving talks will be Joseph Andersen, Molly Borth, Sam Clements and Sam Shelton. Amber Conder and Jenny Glasscock will give a demonstration. The refreshments will be provided by the Borths and Conders. Mackenzie Kraft will be in charge of recreation.
The Towanda 4-H is open to boys and girls from ages 8 to 19 by September 1st. And Clover Buds are for kids ages 5 to 7. For more information, contact Kathy Schultz at 728-2137 or Jeanie Wager at 728-2852.
Towanda American Legion
The Towanda American Legion will have a breakfast on Sunday, January 8th from 7:30 to 11:00. Breakfast will include scrambled eggs, egg casserole, sausage, bacon, hash brown potatoes, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, fruit and drink for $8. Carry outs are available.
There will be a steak, shrimp or steak/shrimp combo dinner on Friday, January 13th from 5:00 to 7:00. Dinner will include rib eye steak, shrimp or combo, baked potato, salad, roll, dessert and drink for $10. Carry outs are available.
We are continuing to collect donations for our troops overseas. If you know of a service person you would like to receive a package, please let us know.
HCE
Towanda Home and Community Education Unit will be meeting at 7pm on January 9th at the Towanda Community Building. The program will be UNDERSTANDING FOOD LABELS, given by Jeanie Wager. The fact find will be "Sodium Facts". Hostesses are Sandy Whalen and LaVonne Cunningham. Members and guests may bring snowman related items to display for all to enjoy. There will be a Calendar book workshop on Monday, January 9th at the Extension Office, 402 N. Hershey Rd., Bloomington. There is a class fee and you should register by Tuesday, January 3rd by calling Carmen, 309-379-3141. For more information about Towanda HCE, contact Cindy at 309-663-4796.
Towanda District Library
January Story Hours: Monday's at 10:30
1-9 "How to Talk to your Snowman"
1-16 Penguin Play
1-23 Blue Day - Wear Something Blue
1-30 Twinkle, Twinkle, Little StarQuiddler Tournaments: Tuesday's 5 - 6pm in January
Try your hand at making words with this easy card game for 8-year-olds through adults. We will try our best to match age groups in the tournaments. Parents are invited to play alongside their children. Good readers have the best vocabularies and are most likely to have an "eye" for letter patterns that make words. Those very skills will make you a Quiddler winner!
First Baptist Church
Join the First Baptist Church for the first Family Movie Night of 2012. The church will be showing "Mr. Popper's Penguins", Friday, January 13th at 6pm. Popcorn and refreshments are provided. All are welcome to enjoy an evening with the family with a fun family flick.
Girl Scouts
Cookie sales will be January 13 - February 5, with cookie delivery in early March. This year our local Girl Scouts will be selling Carmel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties, Shortbread, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Thin Mints, Lemonades, Thanks-A-Lots and Shout Outs! Each box will sell for $4. We will again be participating in Operation Cookie Share where you can purchase cookies that will be sent directly to military troops. Please contact leader Malisa Kraft at 309-825-1235 for more information.
Boy Scouts
The Towanda Scouts are taking advance meat orders for the 56th Annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast to be held on Saturday, February 11th. Advance meat orders and tickets are available from any Towanda Scout, Read's Sporting Goods or call Mike or Linda @ 728-2384.
Dogs at Large
Any dog found running or being at large in any of the streets, public ways or upon the private premises of any person other than owner or keeper of such dog is a public nuisance. Please keep your dogs on your property or on a leash when out for a walk.
Recycling
Please read the insert in your Towanda Times provided by Casali & Son's Disposal Service with updated information on our Recycling Service. Casali can be reached at 309-242-9001 for any questions about garbage pick-up or recycling in the Village of Towanda.
Towanda Area Historical Society
The TAHS is open to anyone interested in working on the history book, planning area events related to our history, and getting acquainted with other 'history buffs'. Please become involved (many hands make light work) Contact Gail Ann Briggs rgbriggs@frontiernet.net or Pat Pulokas palp@mchsi.com with questions and suggestions.
Towanda Seniors
The Towanda Senior Group will not be meeting during the month of January, as many members go south and sometimes the weather is not so good! Our Community Birthday & Activity Calendar is available for purchase. Calendars are available at the library, Fast Stop or the Village Clerk's Office for $1.00. If you have any questions call Beverly Meginnes at 728-2769.
Village Board Meetings
The Towanda Village Board meets in the Community Building board room on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7pm. Meeting dates for 2012 are: January 16, February 20, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, October 15, November 19 and December 17.
Village Holiday Party
A big THANK YOU to all of the volunteers and attendees who made our Breakfast with Santa a success! A special thank you to Kicks, Panera and Krispy Kreme for food donations.
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