Lewis and Winifred (Darrow) Conrad, of New Milford, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary February 22, 2016.

Luke and Winnie February 22, 1956

The couple was united in marriage at First United Methodist Church, New Milford.

The Conrads have three sons, 5 grandchildren and one great-grand son.

The couple spend their winters in Ocala, Florida and are planning a local celebration at a later date.

Congratulations, Winnie and Luke!

Events that take place between April 1 and June 30, 2016 are now being accepted for the Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau 2016 Spring Calendar of Events brochure.

The deadline to submit events is March 2.

For the past three years, the Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau (EMVB) has produced an annual events calendar. That is changing this year, as the bureau will now be compiling three seasonal calendars instead – Spring, Summer, and Fall/Winter.

The change comes about due to the increased number of events the bureau receives from local organizations after the annual calendar booklet is printed. By switching to a format that allows for printing three times a year, the events that have missed being in the printed piece in previous years can now be included.

“We wanted to make our calendar as inclusive as possible”, said EMVB Executive Director Jean Ruhf.

Any public event that is sponsored by a community, government, or non-profit organization in the Endless Mountains Region of Sullivan, Susquehanna, or Wyoming county can be submitted for the upcoming calendar free of charge. The event should be something a visitor to the area would be interested in – festivals and firemen’s celebrations, to community plays and church dinners, and everything in between.

To submit an event, go to www.EndlessMountains.org and click on “add event” under the large rotating photos on the homepage. This will pull up the event information form which includes the option to write a long and short description on the event, link to the event website, and upload a photo. All events on the bureau’s website will also be included in the EMVB weekly Happenings Flyer, posted on Facebook, and mentioned on Twitter.

Although there is a deadline of March 2 for events to be included in the printed spring calendar, any event can be submitted anytime for the rest of the year.

The Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau is the designated destination marketing organization for Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Wyoming counties.

For more information, please contact the visitors bureau at 570-836-5431, 1-800-769-8999, or shelley@endlessmountains.org

Penn State Extension is hosting Beef Producer Meetings in the Northern Tier. The programs are presented by The Penn State Extension Livestock Team and invited speakers are Cheryl Fairbairn and Dustin Heeter. There are 3 locations for your convenience.

Topics will include: Heat Detection in the Beef Herd; Does AI Have a Place in Helping You Meet Your Breeding Goals?

LOCATIONS:

Susquehanna County – Tuesday, April 12th, 2016 from 6:30-9 pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 276 Church St., Montrose, PA.

Bradford County – Wednesday, April 13th, 2016 from 6:30-9 pm at the Progress Authority at 1 Elizabeth Street, Towanda, PA.

Tioga County – Thursday, April 14th, 2016 from 6:30-9 pm at the Tioga County Fairgrounds (Main Building), 2258 Charleston Rd, Wellsboro, PA.

While these events are free of charge please kindly RSVP to Jeannette at (570)265-2896 or jav17@psu.edu to make a reservation.

The Pennsylvania State University encourages qualified persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Jeannette @ (570) 265–2896 in advance of your participation or visit.

The Susquehanna County Conservation District will be holding a Heavy Equipment Contractor Workshop on March 18th, 2016 at the Montrose Bible Conference’s Dreyer Hall in Montrose. The workshop begins with breakfast and registration at 7:30 a.m. At 10:15 there will be a break where contractors will be able to speak with local venders and we will conclude at noon with door prizes.

This year’s speakers include Mark Madden with Penn State Co-operative Extension who will be giving a presentation on growing grass in difficult places; Elizabeth Davis with PA 1 Call who will be explaining the call before you dig procedure; Matt Gall with the Army Corps of Engineers will be explaining how to identify different types of wetlands; Carl DeLuca with the DEP North East Region Office will be giving a presentation on Enforcement and how you can stay out of trouble.

The District hopes all heavy equipment contractors will be able to attend this informative workshop. Registration is due by March 4, 2016. For more information please contact the District at 570-278-4600 ext. 3054.

Financial and other support for this project is provided by the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Chesapeake Bay Program.

Join Penn State Extension in a FREE virtual walking program exploring Pennsylvania Rails to Trails.

Have Fun! Develop Healthy Habits!  Meet New People! Spend Time With Family and Friends!

Get Fit & Feel Better!

Teams of up to 5 people are encouraged to walk or exercise an average of ten miles per person, per week for eight weeks. All registered participants who provide an e-mail address will receive weekly updates with tips for healthy eating and will learn about many of Pennsylvania’s trails that are part of the Rails to Trails network.

Walking will be reported April 4th - May 29th.  Learn more and register for this free program by April 1, 2016 at: http://extension.psu.edu/health/walk-across-pa

Bats are the only mammal that can truly fly! Learn more interesting facts plus build a house for up to 100 bats. Come join Penn State Master Gardener Amy Boot and learn about the mysterious night life of bats and more on Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 pm at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Montrose, PA

More than half of the bat species in the United States are in severe decline or listed as endangered. In addition to loss of habitat, one of the biggest threats comes from white nose syndrome, a disease that has decimated bats in the U.S. and Canada. Bats can consume an enormous amount of mosquitoes and other crop damaging insects such as cutworms and moths.

To register visit: Montrose Adult School’s site: www.montroseadultschool.org. You can print out a registration form (under How to Register).You can find the classes you are interested in by clicking the classes link as well as any related fees.