Photo submitted to Times Observer Volunteers from Cummins, Inc. “Every Employee, Every Community” (EEEC) program graciously helped the Youngsville Public Library director set up for the library’s Annual Book & Bake Sale fundraiser last Thursday. Through the EEEC program, Cummins, Inc. encourages its employees to volunteer their time to help organizations within the community and pays the employees as if they were working on-site at the plant. 2018 marks the sixth year that Youngsville Public Library has been able to take advantage of this program. Mary Seybert once again helped organize and recruit Cummins volunteers. This year’s volunteers were, clockwise from bottom left, Phil Bosko, Jim Fithian, April Rickerson , Mary Seybert, Allen Seybert, and Whitney Parker.

Class of 1998 Reunion

The YHS Class of 1998 will be holding its class reunion Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Brokenstraw Valley Winery (formerly known as the Buckaloons Ski Lodge, 100 Hillside Drive, Youngsville). Happy hour is at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Wine and craft beers will be available for purchase from the winery. The dinner will also be at the winery and only non-alcoholic beverages may be brought in. RSVPs appreciated; contact Missy Leofsky (814-779-9316). Bring a dish to pass, and plates and utensils will be provided. The main course is pork; Lucas Rex will be providing (and roasting) the pig.

Bag-of-Books sale

The Youngsville Library’s annual Bag-of-Books sale is going on now through Wednesday, Sept. 21. Community members are encouraged to stop by and fill a plastic grocery-sized bag with books for a $3 donation per bag. Tops Market in Youngsville is donating grocery bags for this fundraiser.

Ladies Retreat

at Miracle Mountain

There will be a Ladies Retreat at Miracle Mountain from October 5-7; $90 for the weekend or $80 with a group of five or more.

This retreat is for ages 13 and up and you must be accompanied by an adult if under 18. If you would like to join in fellowship with other Youngsville perishers, register on your own at www.mmm.org with the group name Free Methodist Youngsville. You may partially pay when registering, and full payment is expected the day you arrive. If you would like more information, visit mmm.org and ybfree.org.

Fall bulb orders due

Friday, Sept. 14, is the last day to place cash or check orders for flower bulbs (fall planting for spring blooming) at the Youngsville Public Library. Fall bulb pick-up date is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 8 (Columbus Day). The library is open Friday from noon to 4 p.m. To view all 18 fall bulb options, print an order form, place an online (credit-card) order, or learn more visit the Library website at YoungsvilleLibrary.org.

PTO meeting

The next YEMS PTO meeting is 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, in the YEMS cafeteria. All are welcome. Contact YEMSPTO@gmail.com with questions.

JoyFull Cafe Resumes

The JoyFull Cafe will be resuming its Wednesday night free community meals starting from 5 to 6 p.m. Sept. 19.

JoyFull Cafe is located at the Youngsville Free Methodist Church (179 Davis Street).

Volunteers of all ages help prepare, serve, and clean-up. People just don’t get together and chat like they used to and the Youngsville Free Methodist Church believes that the JoyFull Cafe offers a great way for the community to come together, socialize, and reclaim that experience. Volunteers are always needed to help in all capacities. Go to ypfree.org to volunteer or for more information.

Career Links

Interview Workshop

From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, Career Link staff member Rebecca Whitney (TEF) will be at the Youngsville Public Library providing a free interview workshop. The interview workshop will focus on how to answer tough interview questions, tips on how to dress for success, mock interview scenarios, basic do’s and don’ts and more. You do not need to pre-register and walk-ins are encouraged.

Whitney can also assist you with learning about other Career Link Services/JobGateway features in addition to providing help with registering for future workshops and events via JobGateway. If you are unable to attend this particular workshop but are interested in scheduling a one-on-one meeting at the Youngsville Library, contact her at Rebecca.Whitney@NWPACareerLink.org, or call (814) 853-5141.

For more details about upcoming dates and workshops at Youngsville Library, go to www.YoungsvilleLibrary.org under the “references/job & career links” tab.

Class of 1968 Survey

The YHS Class of 1968 is putting together a class booklet to be distributed for the YHS Alumni Coming Home Event the Weekend of October 5 and 6. Class members of 1968 are being asked to complete and return a short survey by September 21 to Sue Perrin, 427 Page Hollow Road, Pittsfield, PA 16340, or by email: s-aperrin@hotmail.com.

The YHS Class of 1968 survey can be downloaded and printed from the Youngsville Public Library’s Community News page at www.YoungsvilleLibrary.org.

To learn more about the all the various YHS alumni events (open to all alum and the public), visit the community news page and community calendar page at YoungsvilleLibrary.org.