Spring clean up

Columbia Borough has scheduled its spring clean-up for two dates -- Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16.

The Friday, April 15 will be held from 7 a.m.-noon when the borough and volunteer local trash collectors will go around town and collected tagged items.
Here is what will be picked up on Friday, April 15:
Refrigerator/freezer (doors off or secured), air conditioner, dehumidifier, washer/dryer, dishwasher, sofa, hot water heater, trash compactor, stove and double sink.
A yellow tag must be obtained from the borough office at a cost of $20.
The next day, April 16, with a blue tag, items can be dropped off at River Valley Disposal at a cost of $15.
On April 15, at a cost of $5, the following items can be picked up: Mattress and box spring, rug and carpet, VCR/stereo, microwave, lawn mower (push or electric), gas grills (no gas tanks), toilet, pair of tires and batteries (car, boat or marine),
The next day, at a cost of $3, these items can also be dropped off at River Valley Disposal.
Free items are dried paint cans and scrap metal (both days) and lights and pesticide containers (drop off only).
Unacceptable items are shingles, engines or gas tanks, vinyl flooring, bricks or concrete blocks, yard waste or garbage.
Columbia residents much purchase their tags at the borough office prior to April 14 and tagged items placed curbside by 6 a.m., April 15.
Proof of residency is required.
River Valley Disposal is located off Franklin Street.
For more information, call 684-2467.

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Chamber to host legislative breakfast

The Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a legislative breakfast at the Fellowship Hall at the Columbia United Methodist Church, 510 Walnut St., April 7.

The breakfast, featuring Senator Mike Brubaker and State Representatice Dave Hickernell will update those attending on legislation in Harrisburg and the challenges that lie ahead. The session will end with a question and answer session.

The registration will be held from 7:30-7:45 a.m., when the program begins.

The cost is $5 for chamber members and $10 for non-members.

Deadline for reservations is April 5.

For more information, contact the chamber at 684-5249.

National Watch and Clock Museum News

The National Watch and Clock Museum, Fifth and Poplar streets, has announced two exhibits.
Grand Complications: Art of the Watchmaker will open April 23.

The exhibit combine technical and artistic qualities in watchmaking

A Sense of Time exhibit will be on display through April, 30.
It is a special look at Asian timekeeping.
The exhibits are included in the cost of admission.

Art exhibit part of Fourth Fridays

The Jonal Gallery, 653 Locust St., will celebrate the arrival of the Spring and the Easter Holiday Season by sharing the artistic talents of Tom Babec.


The artist carves intricate designs into eggs of all sizes, from tiny Quail eggs to large Ostrich eggs! He will show you his skills Friday night from 5-9 p.m. in the Main Gallery.

The current show, "Flowers of the Garden" will be available for viewing through April 25.

This is all a part of our "Fourth Friday" Celebrations in Columbia,.