Community Calendar

CHURCH EVENTS...

Movie

What: Free movie, “The Chosen” season one episode 1.

When: The remaining episodes will be shown at 6:00 p.m. on July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, and 16.

Where: Central Baptist Church, 601 Seventh Ave., Williamsport.

Concert

What: The Millers in concert.

When: Friday, July 7th at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Lairdsville Faith Church, 6786 Rt. 118 in Lairdsville.

Worship & Hymn Sing

What: Summer Sunday Worship and Hymn Sing with a message by Gracie Bishop, 2023 high school graduate, youth leader and lay speaker. Come as you are. Leave refreshed!

When: July 9th at 9:30 a.m.

Where: Carsontown Community Church, 7951 Little Pine Creek Road, Waterville.

Vacation Bible School

What: Ready, Set, Move vacation bible school.

When: Monday, July 10–Friday, July 14. from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. each evening. Then Saturday, July 15, 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Where: Delaware Run Wesleyan Church, 5570 Musser Lane, Watsontown.

GriefShare Support Group

What: A weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

When: Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Please contact the church at 570-546-8030 for the most current schedule.

Where: First United Methodist Church, 602. S. Market St., Muncy.

Church Service

What: Church service.

When: Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.

Where: Moreland Community Church, 1300 Church Dr., Muncy.

• Laundry/Housekeeping

• Lifeguards

• Event Staff (1st, 2nd, & 3rd shift)

• Retail Staff

• Marketing Support

• Rec Hall Attendants

Applicants must be 16 years old and pass required background checks.

When: Wednesday, July 12, 2023 from 10 AM to Noon and 5 PM to 7 PM

Where: Lundy Conference Center 245 Route 15 Highway, South Williamsport, PA 17702 Unable to attend, apply online at LittleLeague.org/WSjobs dogs, drinks, and chips provided to applicants

MEETINGS

What: Loose Cats playing rock, pop and country.

When: Friday, July 7th, at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Boom City Brewing Co., 317 Pine St., Williamsport.

West Branch Pride

What: West Branch Pride.

When: Monthly meeting, 3rd Tuesday of the month, at 7:00 p.m.

Where: YWCA Williamsport.

EVENTS

MEETINGS... ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS...

Phil Reeder Solo Guitar

What: Phil Reeder solo guitar playing eclectic acoustic.

When: Thursday, July 6th, at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Eagles Mere Inn, 29 Mary Ave. Eagles Mere.

Loose Cats

Don Hess at the Backhouse Cafe

What: American Dreamer

When: Friday July 7th, from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Where: Backhouse Cafe Coffee & Tea, 901 West Fourth St., Williamsport.

Makers Market

What: Maker’s Market; local vendors, food truck, live music, beer vendor, children’s event, and pet friendly. Wine tastings, slushies, soft serve ice cream. July’s event will host a Mustang Car Show.

When: Sunday, July 9th, from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Where: Up the Crick - Wine & Antiques, 5099 N. Route 44 Hwy., Jersey Shore (Poust Taxidermy).

Do I apologize now for missing certain dates, or just wait till the end of the year to do so? Good grief. First, Mother’s Day, then Father’s Day. It’s scary how fast time goes. It doesn’t help that I write a week ahead, plus I have a one-track mind lately. It was perfect that I wrote about my Pap on Father’s Day, but I can’t skip out on dads. So just like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day is just a little late this year. Listen, I’ll try to be more on my A-game for the rest of the year.

Dads have such a special role in our lives. For little girls, they are the first man they will fall in love with. For little boys, they are their very own real-life superheroes. As the girl grows older, she will look for a man who treats her like her father does. Someone who will guide and protect her like her daddy did and still does. For the boy, he will learn how to treat a woman right by watching his father. Now, I am not saying everyone is like this. Some people don’t have parents they can look up to, and that breaks my heart. A father truly gives us so much during our life, just as mothers do.

Growing up, my dad, Lee Perry, was the best teacher. There wasn’t anything I couldn’t go to him with that he wouldn’t help me. If he didn’t know, he would try his best. He always told me I could do anything in life if I set my mind to it. Before I was even born, he bought a little Suzuki JR 50 motorcycle. He told my mom whether I was a boy or girl, I would have the option to learn to ride if I wanted to. Dad never pressured us to ride. I swear my brother and I just came out of the womb, ready to ride. It’s in our blood. At three years old, I was riding that JR 50 in early spring. By four years old, training wheels were off that summer, and I was rippin’. I haven’t stopped since. I have taught other women and a few guys how to ride, too, throughout my years. I would LOVE to teach women (even men) how to ride a motorcycle who want to learn but don’t know where to start. I wish I knew how to start up a class people could take. Seriously. The other day at a pool party, a girl told me she thought it was so awesome that I rode a Harley. She said she looks at women who can ride as “empowering” and “bada**” and wishes she could learn. I told her she could learn, and I would teach her. I want to give the women confidence that they can do anything! My dad gave me that confidence in myself at such a young age, and it’s just stuck with me. If anyone knows how I could start a class like this, my goodness, PLEASE reach out to me. That would be amazing!! This would give me so much joy. I love empowering other women and lifting them up. Ladies, you can do anything!

Empowering: To make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights. Dads, you can have such an impact on your son and daughter with this. If you tell them they can do anything, they will think they can take on the world! All my dad had to do was give me that pep talk.

I remember the drive down to the driver’s license center at sixteen years old, nervous as ever.

“Honey, you know this. Use your turn signal at stops. Don’t take your hands off the steering wheel. Always look both ways,” Dad said.

I was still nervous and really thought my nerves would get the best of me. I was more concerned about parallel parking and talked to him about it. Dad took me down to practice as often as he could when the DMV closed in the evenings. He gave me the confidence I needed to ace that test, and sure enough, I did. That’s when I headed over to Southside after acing my test. I picked my Grammy Perry up, and we were off shopping for the day and to get my nails done. You couldn’t wipe the smile off my face. I felt my first taste of freedom.

Years later, there we were again, at the DMV. I really didn’t think I’d ever see that place again unless it was to renew my license. I was getting ready to get my motorcycle permit. Dad was with me right by my side, even though I was married at this point. (I don’t care how old we get, we always need our dads.) I failed my first

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