Children’s Christmas program
Northwood Baptist Chapel will be presenting a children\’s Christmas program with puppets December 17, at 6 p.m. Mrs. Jane Miller is the director. Following the program, there will be a Christmas party with desserts at the activity center. All are welcome. The church is handicapped accessible, and questions may be left on Pastor Tangen\’s answering service at 684-3958.
Presbyterians to feature Norm Huff and Civil War Christmas carol
At 10:30 a.m. worship on December 17, Tyrone Presbyterians will host Methodist Minister Norman Huff in an Advent Peace service with a theme from Zechariah 9:10 – “He will proclaim peace to the nations.”
The church choir will perform poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s miraculous peace carol entitled, “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day”.
How miraculous that on Christmas day 1863, Longfellow could compose this carol after his wife died in a house fire, his eldest son suffered a bullet wound to the spine and nearly 50,000 soldiers already had died at Gettysburg.
Today, as American soldiers still die and Americans still feel depressed, Tyrone Presbyterians, along with Reverend Huff, invite folks to join them at 10:30 a.m. on December 17 as they offer the uplifting message of peace on earth, good-will to men.
Special services
Bible Baptist Church of Tyrone (behind Bressler’s Food Mart) will host a special service on Sunday, December 17 during the morning worship at 10:30 a.m.
“The True Light of Christmas” will be the theme of the day with special music by Bill and Judy Jones of About Him Ministries.
On Sunday night at 6 p.m. there will be a special service on the Feast of Dedication found in John chapter 10 and its significance to our Savior, Jesus Christ.
All are invited; refreshments will follow both services.
For more information, call the church office at 684-1455.
Candlelight service
Birmingham Presbyterian Church will host the annual Christmas Candlelight service on Sunday, December 17 at 7 p.m. A special invitation goes out to the public. Join church members as they join together for a night of fellowship and special music which will be provided by Kate Coltabaugh. Also, Susy Winters will share a violin solo with the congregation.
Local author to visit library
Richard Hurd, a resident of Port Matilda and author of international selling science fantasy-fiction series “Mythosian Chronicles”, will be appearing at the Tyrone-Snyder Public Library on Tuesday, December 19 beginning at 7 p.m.
Hurd will be speaking on the process of putting his first novel together, from basic idea, to finished work, and how he got his books published. There will also be a question and answer period and a book signing after his presentation.
The Mythosian Chronicles Series is a conflict between ancient mythology and futuristic technology. Some reviews have categorized it as “Harry Potter meets Star Trek” while others refer to it as “Chronicles of Narnia meets Star Wars”.
Tyrone Sportsman officer elections
The Tyrone Sportsmans Association will be conducting its annual election of officers on Tuesday, December 19 at 8 p.m. Any member seeking an office should contact Kevin Swartz at 684-3675.
Class of 1946
The Tyrone High School class of 1946 will hold their monthly meeting at the Ramada Inn, Altoona on Wednesday, December 20 at 1 p.m. All classmates and friends are cordially invited to attend.
Class of 1955
The Tyrone Area High School Class of 1955 will hold its Christmas get together on Wednesday
Food Bank distribution
The Tyrone Area Food Bank will hold Christmas distribution for one day, Thursday, December 21 with the hours of 8 to 11 a.m. Clients will please note that the Food Bank will then be closed until January 4, 2007.
Christmas Eve candlelight service
Christmas Eve candlelight service will be held at Warriors Mark United Methodist Church on Sunday, December 24 at 7 p.m. Bring the family and enjoy an evening of candlelight, music and an uplifting message to help focus on the true meaning of Christmas. The Steinbeiser Gospel Band will provide special music.
Weather permitting, the streets of Warriors Mark will be lined with Luminaries, a custom that started in Mexico many years ago as a symbol of light that would lead the Wisemen to baby Jesus’ manger.
The WMUMC is handicapped accessible.
Legion dues
Legion dues should be paid by December 31. Due to National raising their share of the dues, the Legion is forced to raise the yearly dues starting January 1, 2007. To avoid paying the increased dues for the upcoming year, be sure to pay by December 31.
Tyrone History Museum closed for winter
The Tyrone History Museum is closed for the winter. The museum will reopen Sunday, April 1, 2007.
For more information, contact the Tyrone Area Historical Society at 684-5141 or visit the website at www.tyronehistory.org.
Gift shop items can be purchased on Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Society’s office/research library in the Tyrone Shopping Center, Washington Avenue.
Warriors Mark luminaries
Donations are currently being accepted for the Christmas Eve luminaries in Warriors Mark. There is a donation can located at Uni-Mart in Warriors Mark. Interested individuals can also send donations to the Warriors Mark United Methodist Church at PO Box 134, Warriors Mark, Pa. 16877.
Also, anyone wishing to help set up the luminaries may contact the church office at 632-6906.
Public walking
Public walking at the Tyrone High School has once again started for the winter season. Walkers are invited to walk Monday through Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be no walking when school is not in session. Running is not permitted. Children must be supervised. Rubber-tired strollers only.
Tyrone Renaissance
The Tyrone Middle and High School Renaissance would like to encourage grandparents to come and help out with the sundae bars for the students’ good grades. If interested, please call 684-4240 ext. 1.
Master Beekeeper
Master Beekeeper will make educational and informative presentations to a class or group on honeybees and beekeeping. For more information, call 684-1783.
