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BLOOMSBURG — The Bloomsburg YMCA is offering a free diabetes prevention program.

Local solo artist Scott Erickson is set to perform live on Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m., at Cock Tales Tavern, 173 Liberty Valley Road, Danville.

DANVILLE — Last year’s Stein Holding champion will try to hold on to his title but was willing to share at least some of his award-winning tips.

RUSH TWP. — Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash that shut down Route 54 at Boyd Station Road in Rush Township on Aug. 30.

LEWISBURG — Contemporary cirque ensemble Machine de Cirque will perform its daring and dazzling stunts on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Weis Center, 1 Dent Drive, Lewisburg.

LEWISBURG — Retired Bucknell University professor Owen Floody will be the featured artist at Gallery 255 in Lewisburg throughout the month of October.

Looking for something to do with the family this weekend? Check out these activities around the Valley:

SUNBURY — Nick Osman had a moment of clarity while serving a state prison sentence at the state prison in Fayette in La Belle nearly 15 years ago.

LITITZ — When the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show kicks off in early December, the event will highlight the state’s role as a family-run agritourism destination, green-energy producer, and community economic driver.

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — September 26 is recognized as Save a Life Day East. It's a national initiative to end overdose deaths and spread awareness.

One county in the Poconos is getting involved in the effort.

On Thursday, several organizations teamed up in Monroe County to distribute free Narcan as a part of Save a Life Day East.

"The goal is to get Narcan into as many hands as we can," said Carbon, Monroe/Pike County Drug and Alcohol Commission Recovery Specialist Stan Lewandowski.