Backyard Broadcasting

The Lycoming County Master Gardeners invite you to their “Garden Fest” next Saturday, August 13th!

There will be programs on native plant species, having a sustainable yard that won’t upset the neighbors,

With hot weather and summer activities in high gear, Dr. Jessica Ay-Liff, Medical Director at Med Express in Wilkes-Barre has tips and reminders to keep your family safe. She discusses preventing Heat Stroke/Heat Exhaustion, Water Safety, Avoiding Lyme Disease, Zika Virus and COVID-19, Child Safety during Summer Travel, and watching for drug interactions in hot weather…and other summer safety reminders with Freddi Hammer.

The River Valley Regional YMCA continues to serve our community with programs highlighting healthy living, social responsibility and youth development. Find out from the region’s YMCA Marketing Coordinator, Mandy Minella, about how the summer is going and what’s being planned for the upcoming fall season at branches across North Central PA.

A recent rate hike by PPL Electric could increase your utility costs this summer but you have more control than you think over your electric bill!

The war in Ukraine has affected over 50% of the employment and ended school for many students, the non-profit group “ENGin” pairs young Ukrainians with English-speakers for FREE online English conversation practice and cross-cultural connection. Find out how this 2 year-old program is looking for volunteers like you to help young Ukrainians (ages 13-35) prepare for potential jobs in English speaking countries. Rose Tatum is the volunteer manager for ENGin, and teaches us about a program that some volunteers say is the most rewarding experience they’ve ever had.

Help support local children who need a leg up after a judge removes them from a dangerous or abusive family home. Become a “Court Appointed Special Advocate” this year with Susquehanna Valley CASA. There’s free, convenient training for CASA volunteers coming up this September, so that you can learn how you can support vulnerable children who are navigating the Family Court System.