The Tribune Democrat, Johnstown, PA

Crime fighters' cause | Auxiliary's annual gala aids critical care unit
Mythical law enforcers will converge on Johnstown to help heal the sick. Superheroes, Villains and Vixens is the theme of the annual gala of the Auxiliary of Memorial Medical Center. The event will be held Nov. 21 at Sunnehanna Country Club, 1000 Sunnehanna Drive, Westmont.
Creative decorations abound at yule bazaar
Christmas comes early at the Community Arts Center of Cambria County. The center is finalizing plans for its 39th rendition of the always-popular Holly Bazaar.
EVENTS | Artistic annals
Rodney Eatman and Glenn Brougher will be honored when the 2009 Artists’ Hall of Fame is held Saturday at the Holiday Inn, 250 Market St., downtown Johnstown.
Feel the beat | Arts center snares Chinese percussion ensemble
The art of drumming and percussive performance will take center stage as Jigu: Thunder Drums of China comes to Johnstown. The performance group from China’s Shanxi province will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, 450 Schoolhouse Road, Richland Township.
IN BRIEF | Run/walk benefits are food pantries
'She's an all-time favorite' | Violinist makes fourth stop with chamber series
A violin virtuoso has become a favorite with Johnstown audiences. Twenty-one-year-old Ann Fontanella will be center stage when the Chamber Music Series of Greater Johnstown presents its next concert at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 at First Presbyterian Church, 309 Lincoln St., Johnstown.
Mount slates annual medieval mayhem
What was it like celebrating Christmas in 11th century England? One way to find out is to attend the 39th annual Madrigal Christmas Feast, featuring food, drink and a festive spirit. The lavish, interactive dinner-theater is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4-5 and 4:30 p.m. Dec. 6 in Cosgrove Hall at Mount Aloysius College, Cresson.
IN BRIEF | Kenny Rogers' tour will stop in Johnstown
Lending support | 'Help an Angel in Shelter' benefits Women's Help Center Inc.
An angelic mouse is still helping victims of domestic violence find shelter. “Help an Angel in Shelter,” one of the major fundraisers for the Women’s Help Center Inc. of Cambria and Somerset counties, is in its 20th year. The project’s logo is a mouse dressed as an angel, with paws folded in prayer. “We want to celebrate the success of the project by increasing the awareness of domestic violence,” said help center executive director Susan Shahade.
Novel idea | T-D wants readers to become authors
She drove across the Pennsylvania winter landscape, and the years seemed to peel away. The road signs counted down the miles to her hometown, and her anticipation grew. She knew Johnstown had changed much in the time she’d been gone.
Artists' Hall of Fame dinner to feature silent, live auctions
It seems only appropriate that the silent and live auctions associated with the Artists’ Hall of Fame dinner on Saturday would feature distinct artworks. A live auction will feature a statue of Morley’s Dog, re-created in the same style as the original.
RELIGION IN BRIEF | Spring Meadow plans to honor pastor, wife
Spring Meadow Family Worship Center, Route 56, Fishertown, will honor Pastor Gary Boor, and his wife, Jean, during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. The Boors have served the center for the past 15 years.
Educators will be inducted into artists' hall
The 2009 Artists’ Hall of Fame will honor two educators who have influenced scores of high school and college students. This year’s accolades go to Rodney Eatman of Johnstown, a theatrical director, writer and retired professor of drama at Pitt-Johnstown, and Glenn Brougher of Westmont, a teacher, artist and mentor.
EVENTS | Pumpkin party
The third annual Great Pumpkin Masquerade Ball will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday at Ace’s, 316 Chestnut St. in the Cambria City section of Johnstown. Featured bands are Ribbon Grass, YUM and Shades of June.

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