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Bedford County Democrats will meet Aug. 30 at Egolf Park for social hour at 6 p.m. and business at 7 p.m.

Chestnut Ridge High School Class of 1970 will meet for lunch at 1 p.m. Aug. 16 at Stooges. Make reservations by calling 814-327-9256.

Bedford High School Class of 1955 will meet for a class together at 4 p.m. Sept. 10 at Hoss’s. For reservations, call 814-623-8423.

Claysburg Area Farm Show begin on Sept. 6. People can enter exhibits from 2 to 9 p.m. Sept. 6. Premium books detailing entry information and rules are available at the Claysburg Library, the post office and local businesses in the Claysburg area. They also will be available at Claysburg Community Days on Aug. 13 and Aug. 14. The state Department of Agriculture has canceled egg entries this year, and feathers are not permitted in any craft item due to avian influenza.

Basketweavers Guild of Bedford County will meet at 9 a.m. Sept. 10 at the Tatesville Methodist Church. The project will be a three-tired fruit basket. It will be woven on a pre-made iron frame using round reed to explore how to make color blocks and color spirals with three rod wale and four rod wale. Top bowl is 6 1/2 inches in diameter, middle 10 inches and bottom 12 inches. It disassembles for weaving and is topped with a little bird finial. Colors will be natural with smoked accents. The fruit basket is 18 inches tall. Cost is $89. Reed weaving is helpful. To register, mail a deposit of $39 to Judy Appleby at 501 W Frick Road, Waterfall, PA 16689 by Sept. 1. For more information, call 814-685-3433. The project will not be finished in class, but students will leave class knowing how to finish at home.

Back-to-School Giveaway will be hosted by the Woodbury Clothing Bank from 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 12 and 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 13 at the Woodbury Community Center, 4100 Woodbury Pike. There will be clothing, book bags and other back-to-school items. For more information, call 814-793-4033.

Items for the Weekend Backpack Program to benefit students in the Bedford School District can be dropped off at Thomas Chevrolet until the end of August. Single-serve food items are sent home to cover two breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners, and a snack to ensure these students have food for the weekend. All donations need to be single serve and microwavable, if needing to be heated. Items in need include instant oatmeal, granola bars, pop tarts, small boxes of cereal, mac and cheese, rice, soup, Hormel dinners, cups of noodles and soups, crackers, pudding, fruit and applesauce cups, fruit snacks, Goldfish, pretzels, raisins, popcorn and juice boxes.

H&BT Rails to Trails group will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Defiance Municipal Complex. Discussion will include formulating strategies for trail promotion and development as well as upcoming fundraising activities, including the Harvest Hayride and Fall Event on Sept. 24 and Glow Walk on Oct. 8. For directions, call 814-928-5253.

Bedford Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees monthly meetings will resume at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 14 at Hoss’s Restaurant near the Bedford turnpike interchange. For information, call 814-784-3345 or 814-842-6238.

Chestnut Ridge High School Class of 1967 will meet for a picnic at noon Aug. 13 at Henderson Park near St. Clairsville. Bring a covered dish and a drink; fried chicken will be supplied by the class.

Everett Alumni Association will gather Aug. 15 at the Union Hotel in Everett for dinner at 5:30 p.m. and a meeting at 6:15 p.m.

Wills Mountain Archers will host 3-D archery shoots from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 21 and Sept. 25. Cost will be $10. People who take part in both shoots will be entered in a drawing for a crossbow. For more information, call 814-842-9340.

Schellsburg & Old Log Church Historical Society will sponsor Schellsburg Salute to dedicate the Hometown Heroes banners at 11 a.m. Aug. 20 at the Schellsburg Community Park, located behind The Zone along Market Street, Route 96 north. Bring a chair. Light refreshments will be served following the dedication.

Bedford High School Class of 1982 will gather for its 40th year reunion at 4 p.m. Sept. 24 at 240 Cumberland Rd., Bedford. Make reservations by calling 814-330-4005 or calling or texting 814-285-1084.

Bedford County Pink Ribbon Fund will host a “Launch Party” on Sept. 17 at the Bedford Elks Club. The launch party is held prior to the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in the fall. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with food stations opening at 6 p.m. Beginning at 7 p.m., the “Flying Ivories” will perform on dueling pianos that deliver an all request sing-a-long that’s part music and part comedy. Cost to attend is $30 per person. Tickets can be purchased at Founders Crossing in Bedford, Edward Jones in Everett or from any Pink Ribbon Fund board member. The Bedford County Pink Fund is a non-profit organization that provides support for women and men in their battles against breast cancer.

Bloody Run Historical Society exhibit at the Everett Free Library in August will feature the story of “Murder on Main Street.” On Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Everett High School auditorium, there will be a viewing of the video “Forgotten Heroes,” the Robert Hartsock story. Admission will be free; donations are appreciated. The society and the Everett Area Alumni Association are sponsoring the event.

Chicken barbecue dinners will be served pre-order and take-out only style from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Cumberland Valley Township Fire Hall, 4344 Bedford Valley Road, Bedford. Pre-order by Aug. 13 by calling 814-356-3544; leave a message. Cost will be $12. Meals include one-half chicken, green beans, macaroni and cheese, roll and dessert.

Bedford High School Class of 1962 will meet for its 60th year reunion at 5 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Bedford American Legion in Bedford.

Everett Free Library has announced a schedule of events. The book club will meet on the third Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the library. The Aug. 16 book will be “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig. Seniors and Sundaes group will meet at Tenley Park from 10:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 17. Community members are 55 and older may attend to socialize, relax and connect over sundaes (non-dairy available). Children’s activities will be provided for seniors bringing along grandchildren.

Chestnut Ridge tractor and wagon rides will be offered Aug. 27, starting at 10 a.m. at the Chestnut Ridge Independent Fellowship Church. Participants will view the area orchards during the 13-mile trip. A meal will be provided at the church following the ride. The rain date is Sept. 3.

Everett Lions Club will sponsor a Night of Racing fundraiser to support the Weicht/Hartsock Medal of Honor statue on the corner of Main and Hopewell streets. The races will take place on Oct. 15 at Down River Golf Course beginning at 7 p.m. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for anyone wishing to eat beforehand. There will be 10 races and a special auction race, all previously recorded around the country and shown on video screens. Participants can “buy” and name a horse for $25. Horse tickets get one admission to the event. Jockeys are also available for sale for $25, although seating is limited for the ticket. Horse and jockey ticket holders win $50. During the event, attendees can bet a minimum of $2 per race on their favorite horse or horses in the lineup, with cash prizes for the winners. The Lions are also seeking program business and individual patrons for $10 to support the statue project, and horse and jockey sponsors are available for $50. Other games of chance will also be available. For tickets or to become a patron or sponsor, call 814-652-5439 and leave a message, or see a member of the Everett Lions. There are only 100 horse tickets available for admission.

Alumni reunion dinner for graduates of Smith, Replogle and Woodbury schools before 1958 and NBC classes of 1958 to 1962 will be held Oct. 8 at the former Replogle Elementary school in New Enterprise. Social time will begin at 11 a.m., and lunch will be served at noon. The Loysburg Theater group will entertain. Information letters will be sent later in the summer. The alumni group is also asking for donations of $10 to help get the organization off the ground. Checks can be mailed to Susan Barton, treasurer, 113 Graham Lane, Bedford, PA 15522.

Everett High School Class of 1967 will meet for its 55th year reunion at 1 p.m. Sept. 17 at Hoss’s in Bedford. Reservations are due by Sept. 1 by calling or texting to 301-991-3399 or 814-977-6097 with name and number of people attending.

Kayak programs will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 21, 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 10 and 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 1 at Shawnee State Park. Pre-registration is required. Call 814-733-4218 or email shawneesp@pa.gov to register or for more information.

Woodbush Community Center can be rented. For more information, call 814-784-5765 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Quaker Museum, located at 3140 Valley Road, Fishertown, is open every Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. until Labor Day.

Bedford Senior Center’s upcoming activities include: Koffee Klatch, 8 a.m. to close, weekdays; takeout lunches, 11 to 11:30 a.m., weekdays; dine-in lunches, 11:45 a.m. weekdays (must sign up by 12:15 p.m. on the day before); exercise, 9 a.m., Monday and Friday; mah-jongg club, 12:30 p.m., Monday and Thursday; Bible study, 12:45 p.m., Tuesday; creative art class, 9:30 a.m., Thursday; bingo and 50/50 drawing, 10 a.m., Monday and Friday; creative art class, 9:30 a.m., Thursday; Your Safe Haven program, 10 a.m. Aug. 16 and Aug. 24; Operation Christmas Child, 9:30 a.m., Aug. 17; nutrition program, 10 a.m., Aug. 18; creative painting, 1 p.m., Aug. 19; book club, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 23; Altoona shopping trip, 8:30 a.m., Aug. 25, sign up by Aug. 19; birthday recognition lunch Aug. 23, must sign up by Aug. 22; free sunflower diamond art painting, 10 a.m., Aug. 30, register by Aug. 26; blood pressure checks, 9:30 a.m., Aug. 29; virtual tour of Hawaiian islands and luau, 10 a.m., Aug. 31, followed by lunch.

Museum of Speed at 107 N. Richard St., Bedford, will be open from 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

Everett Area Senior Center activities include exercise class, Mondays, 10 a.m.; bingo, Mondays, 12:30 p.m., and Fridays, 10 a.m.; barn quilt making, 10 a.m., Aug. 11; Family Feud, 12:30 p.m., Aug. 16; Music with Dick, 10:30 a.m., Aug. 17; Jim’s Fun With Numbers and learn to play Sudoku, 11 a.m., Aug. 18; clothes exchange, bring unwanted clothes, Aug. 24; Isett Heritage Museum speaker, 10 a.m., Aug. 25; picnic at Black Valley Church, Aug. 26; performance by John Topper, 10 a.m., and book swap day, Aug. 30; and nutrition program, 10 a.m., Aug. 31.

Akersville Fall Festival will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 13-15 at 3421 South Valley Road, Crystal Spring. Applications for vendors, crafters, yard sale set up and more are available at akersvillefallfestival.wordpress.com. For more information, call 717-977-2953 or 814-310-1711. The fee to set up is $20 for a 12-foot space.

PTC retirees and spouses will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m on the second Thursday at Hoss’s Steak and Sea House, Bedford. For more information, call 814-652-6946 or 814-623-6992.

Everett High School Class of 1960 will meet for a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on the second Thursday at Kelly’s Restaurant, Everett.

Chestnut Ridge Wellness & Fitness offers Strong Seniors classes from noon to 1 p.m. Mondays and 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Classes are held near the Pleasantville gym and are free to most seniors and $3 per session to others. Call 814-360-2659 for more information.

Southampton Historical Society will meet on the third Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Point Pleasant School until October.

Bedford Lions Club meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays at the Bedford American Legion.

TOPS 0487 Schellsburg weight loss group meets every Tuesday at the United Church of Christ Church. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m., and the meeting starts at 9 a.m. For more information, visit tops.org.

Overeaters Anonymous meets in person from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Personal Solutions Inc., 145 Clark Building Road, Suite 5, Bedford. For more information, call 814-623-1557.

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at noon on Tuesdays at the Bedford Presbyterian Church Annex, 115 E. Penn St.

Summit Quest offers fitness classes at 8:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Fridays; SilverSneaker classes at 10:15 a.m. Monday and Fridays and 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; beginner line dancing from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesdays; advanced line dancing classes from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays. Fitness instructor is needed; call 814-585-2249.

Deadline to submit information for the Club News page is Monday at 5 p.m. Items are published free of charge. For more information, email vhenry@bedfordgazette.com or call 814-310-5277.

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