Hollidaysburg Area Arts Council Announces Art Camps for 2012
Click here for the Arts Camp Flyer
Click here for the Arts Camps Registration Form!
GRANT NICKLAS PRESERVATION AWARD FOR 2011
The annual N. Grant Nicklas Preservation Award for projects in the Historic District was presented to Rob Eberhart for his property at 605 Blair Street. The project consisted of repairs to the porch and shutters. Mr. Eberhart's contractor, Shawn Sigrist, of Altoona, was also honored for his part in the restoration.
Arbor Day Celebration and Tree Planting
On Friday, April 29th, the Borough's Shade Tree Commission and several others participated in the annual Arbor Day Tree Planting and Celebration on Allegheny Street. Several trees were planted by the Public Works Department of the Borough with the help of the Tree Commissioners and Mark Mazur of the Bureau of Forestry. Arlene Gildea presented a check to the Shade Tree Commission toward the expense of the trees on behalf of the Hollidaysburg Spade and Trowel Garden Club. The club was awarded a certificate from the Shade Tree Commission. St. Michael School Students were in attendance as well and held the Borough's Tree City USA banner during the ceremony. Mayor Dodson made two proclamations that day; one for Arbor Day and one to honor longtime Shade Tree Commissioner Joe Burger. Thanks, everyone!
Summer Pickup in the Borough
Summer pickup will take place on the Mondays and Tuesdays of the second and fourth week of each month beginning on June 13th through September 27th. (Mondays to the east of Penn Street and Tuesdays to the west of Penn Street.)
Canal Basin Park Visitors Center to Open in May
The Canal Basin Park Visitors Center will begin its seasonal hours on May 1st. Volunteer Coordinator Brian Fleck is currently recruiting volunteers to work at the Visitors Center. Those interested may call him at 695-9516 for information about becoming a volunteer. The Visitors Center is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 AM until 5 PM, on Saturday from 9 AM until 3 PM, and on Sunday from 1 PM until 5 PM. The park is open from dawn until dusk. After Labor Day, please call ahead of time to see if a volunteer is working at the park. Admission is free to the Visitors Center. If you would like to schedule a group tour, please call 696-4601 for the Visitors Center or Mr. Fleck at 695-9516. Group tours may be scheduled in April. Volunteers are needed! Please call today to see how you can help! In case of rain, the Visitors Center is CLOSED.
Recyling Bins
Borough Residents are eligible to get two recycling bins and one lid free of charge. Additional bins are $6 each and lids are $2 each. If you have an older bin, the new lids will fit them. Residents may obtain bins and lids at the Hollidaysburg Police Dept., first floor of the Municipal Building. Also, wheel kits for the bins are available from the IRC at 100 Chief Logan Circle, Altoona. Contact Katrina Pope at 942-7472.