Trout fishing, Marcellus topic of talk
SELINSGROVE - Jon Niles, an ecologist at Susquehanna University who has been studying fish populations in streams and how changes in the environment affect those populations, will be the guest speaker for the university's next "early-bird special" discussion series. It's set for 4 p.m. Saturday at the Selinsgrove Hotel.
His talk is entitled, "Finding unknown trout streams in the Marcellus shale region: blending science, policy and fisherman knowledge."
The public is welcome. The talks are free and dining is optional. University faculty and downtown businesses are collaborating on the new summer education program.
For more information, contact professor Jennifer Elick at 898-2656 or Mary Bannon, Selinsgrove's main street manager, at 541-9117, or email mainstreetmanager@susqu.edu.
Transgender's journey shared
ELYSBURG - The filmed story of a man who is changing gender will be presented at Lifetree Cafe from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Elysburg Presbyterian Church, 320 W. Valley Ave.
The exclusive film follows a man named Bob, who says he knew at the age of 4 that he was really a girl in a boy's body. The film examines issues surrounding transgenderism such as family dynamics, workplace complications and spiritual implications. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available.
Lifetree Cafe is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting.
For more information, call 672-2873 or visit www.facebook.com/LifetreeCafeAtEPC.