The Island Park music series begins Thursday presented by the borough of Youngsville

Thursday’s concert begins at 6 p.m. and features Tyler McClalin. Concerts are held each Thursday through Aug. 24. Those attending should bring a chair or blanket for seating.

In other borough news:

¯ The pickleball courts located at Island Park are set up and ready for play. Free lessons are available from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday and from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. The Youngsville YMCA has pickleball paddles that can be checked out for use on the Island Park Pickleball courts.

¯ The Brokenstraw Valley Swimming Pool will be open from June 10 through Aug. 12 in 2023. Brochures listing specific swim classes, programs, and events can be picked up at the Youngsville Borough or the Youngsville Public Library. Season passes are available and can be purchased at the borough office.

YOUNGSVILLE

LIBRARY NEWS

¯ Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. a Bariatric Support Group will be meeting at the Youngsville Public Library. The meeting is open to the public and all are welcome. The goal of this group is to offer a casual, friendly atmosphere where anyone who has had bariatric surgery — or might be considering surgery — can share and discuss their ongoing experiences and questions with one another. This group will meet the first Wednesday of each month from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Youngsville Library. For more information call Rebecca Butler at 814-650-2632.

¯ The Youngsville Public Library offers two different story time programs each month. There is a more traditional Story time which targets children ages 3 to 6, although all are welcome, and is held the second Tuesday of each month from 10:30 to 11 a.m. The other more specialized and structured program is called “Sensory Storytime” and is held the fourth Tuesday of each month from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Sensory story time is designed for both children on and off the spectrum and targets the developmental age range of 3 to 7 years (which might not actually correspond with the physical age of a child with special needs). However, all are welcome to attend sensory story time too.

Both monthly story time programs are offered year-round and will continue to be offered in the summer months. The next story time is Tuesday, June 13, at 10:30 a.m. During the summer months the Youngsville Public Library does create and offer more programming options, but those programs do not replace the Tuesday story time or Tuesday sensory story time slots. Youngsville Library’s 2023 Summer Programming schedule, activities, and events for countywide patrons of all ages will begin the week of June 19. More information will continue to be provided on the Youngsville Library’s website (YoungsvilleLibrary.org), Facebook page (reference Youngsville-Public-Library), and in the Youngsville News section of the TimesObserver prior to June 19.

FUNDRAISERS

A chicken barbecue will be held Saturday from noon until sold out at Friendship Field (Route 27 in Pittsfield). Benefits Garland Volunteer Fire Department. Cost of the dinner is $12 and includes a barbecue chicken, macaroni salad, baked beans, and a roll. Chicken-only costs $8. Pittsfield Township Sale Day is also Saturday.

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS

¯ Youngsville Alumni “Coming Home Weekend” will be Oct. 6-7. Details about various events surrounding the weekend will be released as they are available. Help with organizing activities and events is needed and appreciated. Those planning a class reunion, planning events for their class or who are interested in helping with general alumni activities can reach out to members of the planning committee and/or contact Kathy Irwin 814-489-3535. Feedback and ideas are important.

¯ Those with a hard-to-read license plate on their vehicle can order a free replacement at the “Illegible License Plate” event being held at Sen. Scott Hutchinson’s Warren District Office (22045 Route 6) on Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. The free license plate replacement event is being held in partnership with the local police.