June 2016 – Page 2 – Columbia Spy

Featherweights

“In order to see birds it is necessary to become a part of the silence.”
― Robert Lynd

Crow on a tombstone at Laurel Hill.

These young birds, at least one of which is a grackle, were waiting to be fed last week at Columbia River Park.

The one in the middle was particularly vocal.

This young sparrow found a unique resting place.

Probably not a good place to be in an electrical storm, though.

Early house finch this morning

Mallards

Eastern kingbird at Columbia River Park

Crow on a finial on a light on the bridge

Feeding time on Avenue H

House sparrows were sighted feeding their young along the 300 block of Avenue H a few weeks ago. House Sparrows eat insects and feed them to their young.

Swallows take over under the bridge

Cliff swallows have taken up residence at various points under the Veterans Memorial Bridge. The birds have been nest-building there over the past few weeks. Cliff Swallows traditionally build nests on cliff faces but have adapted their skills to bridges and other structures and feed in areas near water.

STOLEN!

Memorial plaques were recently removed from two benches at Columbia River Park. The plaques had been purchased by families and individuals and were taken within the past week or so, according to sources.

Antiques Give Boost to Small Town Columbia

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Fourth Friday in Columbia

Unwind with free music in the park tonight! Bring your blanket or lawn chair and snacks to Locust Street Park, Columbia, and listen to the Fabulous Cheeze Brothers & Sisters. Then ride the trolley and visit other 4th Friday stops!

SCCA Invitational on Fourth Friday

Dear Friends and Patrons of the Susquehanna Center for the Creative Arts,

Please join us for our SCCA Invitational, Friday, June 24 from 5-9 p.m. at 224 Locust Street, Columbia, PA. Please see the attached poster and original art, “Road Haus” by Richard Huck.

The show is curated by Milt Friedly and Robert Troxell and features many local talents including Dan Burns, Jim Gallagher, Carol Galligan, Claire Giblin, Claire Lavin and Richard Huck. In addition we have included some of the area's young emerging talent: Pottery by Rebecca Ast; Paintings by Kristy Huesken and Meghan Kreider; and sculptor Tom Yurkovic.

We will have printmaking by Milt Friedly (Most of Milt's work will be removed for a show at the North Museum.), Robert Troxell and Shawn Williams. Pottery by Milt Friedly, Jim Lard and Robert Troxell.

Stamped fine art by Tennesee artist Carl Gombert. And a special floor installation by James Fuhrman.

Thanks and we hope to see you Friday.

Susquehanna Center for the Creative Arts
224 Locust Street
Columbia, PA 17512

717-576-9628 or 717-580-9031

www.sccaartstore.com

Gargoyle sighted at St. Paul's Episcopal

Not to be outdone by the carved grotesques of Notre Dame Cathedral, a miniature gargoyle has taken up residence above the bell tower of Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church on the 300 block of Locust – and this one is moveable.

Yellow Submarine lands in Columbia!

Just in time for Fourth Friday, and all the way from Pepperland, the Yellow Submarine has landed at ARTS@Hinkles at 247 Locust Street – which can only mean one thing: Newer and bluer meanies have been sighted within the vicinity of this borough.

BEWARE!