First floor of Garth Gallery closed for renovation February into March; second floor open

The 1st floor gallery at Garth will be closed for renovations during the month of February into early March. The frame shop and 2nd floor exhibiting areas including the cafe will be open our normal hours. There will be NO 4th Friday Exhibit for January or February, and our next opening will be our Annual Abstract Exhibit in March with date to follow. Thank you.

Painting workshop at SVCC

Interested in learning to paint a Georgia O'Keeffe?

We have openings for our January 27, 6-8 p.m. workshop with Master Teacher, Ange Bentivegna.

The workshop is designed for beginners or intermediate, with step by step instruction, creating a 16x20 inch painting. All painting supplies included.

To sign-up:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/susquehanna-center-for-the-creative-arts-8528419952

Thanks,

Susquehanna Center for the Creative Arts

224 Locust Street

Columbia, PA 17512

717-576-9628

717-580-9031

Susquehanna Saturdays Returns to Columbia Crossing

Returning on February 18, 2017, Susquehanna Heritage will continue its monthly "Susquehanna Saturdays" program at the Columbia Crossing River Trail Center. "Susquehanna Saturdays" will present fun hands-on activities for all ages on a variety of topics that explore nature, history, and culture. This hands-on educational program is available anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., while supplies last. All Susquehanna Saturdays are free for all ages, but a suggested donation of $2 per participant is appreciated.

Coming up:

March 18, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. – “Harnessing the Wind” – Explore how wind is a force that can cause movement, motion, and power, and how to use this force in our everyday lives. Create a sailboat, make something fly high into the air, and discover how a turbine moves and uses wind to create energy with Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA). This program is sponsored by LCSWMA.

April 15, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. – “Upcycle! With LCSWMA” – Join our friends from LCSWMA to learn about recycling and create your own special piece using recycled materials and upcycle it for a new purpose.

School board appoints Jenna Geesey to vacant seat

Jenna Geesey

The Columbia School Board voted unanimously to appoint Jenna Geesey to fill a vacancy at a special meeting Wednesday night. Geesey was not present. She interviewed for the position before the board at a special meeting on January 18.

Judge Dennis Reinaker dismissed Frank Doutrich's petition for the seat on Wednesday afternoon.

MORE TO FOLLOW

School Board poised to reverse decision and appoint board member

The Columbia School Board is poised to reverse a previous decision and appoint a board director to a vacant seat at a special meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m. at the district office.

According to the meeting agenda (posted at the district website), the board will attempt a reversal of its January 18 vote to table an appointment in order to fill the vacant seat. (The vote was tabled pending a judge's decision.) The solicitor will then present an argument challenging Frank Doutrich's petition for the seat.

The seat was vacated by Leo Lutz, Jr. when he resigned from the board effective December 9, 2016. When the board failed to fulfill the legal requirement to appoint a new board member within 30 days, Doutrich filed a petition with the Court of Common Pleas for the seat. Doutrich told the Spy late this morning that he had not received any notification of the judge's decision.

School Board Brief from today's LNP

Family Movie Night at the Library Wednesday night at 6 p.m.