🌱 How Jimmy Stewart’s museum is quietly boosting downtown Indiana’s economy

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In today's newsletter:

• How Jimmy Stewart’s museum is quietly boosting downtown Indiana’s economy
• Can IUP women extend their hot streak at the KCAC today?

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Scramble and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Fog in the a.m., then breezy, with a high of 49 and low of 37 degrees.
• Friday: Rain/snow showers, up to 1", temps: high: 43, low: 19. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 46 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jimmy Stewart Museum Keeps Legacy Alive for a New Generation (witf.org) — Indiana’s own Jimmy Stewart Museum is getting a fresh, modern look while staying true to the actor’s wish that it boost his hometown’s downtown economy. Executive Director Janie McKirgan has overhauled decades-old exhibits, added rotating displays, and expanded military and aviation galleries. The museum now draws thousands of visitors a year who also shop, dine, and stay in Indiana.
   

• PREVIEW: Women's basketball to host D'Youville in non-conference matinee (iupathletics.com) — Indiana fans can catch IUP’s surging women’s basketball team hosting D’Youville today at the KCAC, as the Crimson Hawks chase an eighth straight win and build on their new top-10 national ranking. With standout scoring, strong defense, and several impact transfers, IUP enters the nonconference matinee as one of the PSAC’s highest-scoring and stingiest teams.
   

📸 Around Indiana

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Indiana

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Christmas Instrumental Recital
  The Indiana Theater, 637 Philadelphia St, Indiana
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• Holiday Scramble
  Stoke Hole Pottery Downtown , 31 S Carpenter Ave , Indiana
  12:00 pm
• It's a Wonderful Life Festival
  Downtown Indiana Inc. , 9 N 9th St , Indiana
  12:00 pm
• It’s a Wonderful Life Festival
  Downtown Indiana Inc. , 9 N 9th St , Indiana
  12:00 pm
• Fusion World FB08 Release Event
  SCG Hobby, Indiana , 1450 Oakland Ave Unit 1 , Indiana
  3:00 pm
• A Christmas Story
  Vocelli Pizza , 990 Oakland Ave , Indiana
  4:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• Community Time in the Garden with the Indiana Community Garden
  Indiana Community Garden , Mack Park Swimming Pool , Indiana
  9:00 am

Saturday December 27

• Gundam Locals
  SCG Hobby , Indiana , Indiana
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Indiana WIC Kids in the Kitchen
  Indiana Social Center , 1001 Oak St , Indiana
  1:00 pm
• IUP Women's Basketball - IUP vs. D'Youville
  Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex , 711 Pratt Dr , Indiana
  5:30 pm

Friday December 19

• Holiday Wheels & Thrills
  American Eagle Store , 2334 Oakland Ave #38 , Indiana
  4:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Vender Show – Indiana Elks Lodge
  Indiana Elks Lodge #931 , 475 S 13th St , Indiana
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• If anyone is looking for trees for firewood, I have 8 trees that I need rid of.
  All still standing. 1 has been dead for about 10 months. (Nextdoor Shelocta)
• Need to find volunteers to help me finish moving .
  A tv stand, dresser with drawers, dolly and large record player. (Nextdoor Indiana)

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Indiana. Apply here.
• Urban Outfitters posted a job opening for URBN ICQA Group Lead in Indiana. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Indiana here.

🗞 Nearby News

Northern Cambria

• Greater Johnstown boys edge Westmont Hilltop (centredaily.com)

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