I liked Gary Baranec's A1 photo of members of the Altoona Junior High band getting ready for their first football game. All band parents can relate to the excitement and nervousness they were surely feeling.

Will you be among the 1.2 million Pennsylvanians traveling this holiday weekend? Walt Frank's A1 story says the number of travelers is expected to be up almost 10 percent from last year.

Wolf Furniture Clearance Outlet is having a big sale through Monday. The ad on A3 has details.

I dislike stink bugs. I saw one on a window screen yesterday and I knew it was trying to find a way inside. There's a story on A7 about how the population has exploded in many areas.

The Altoona Symphony Orchestra is having a Labor Day concert on Saturday at Canal Basin Park. There's an ad on A8 with more information about the free concert.

You can help in the fight against hunger at Martin's through next Saturday. There's a brief on C2 with info.

Pet owners can win some free snacks for their pooch by entering a contest on Amy Hanna's Have Dog, Will Blog page. You have until Monday night to enter. See the ad on D6 for details.

Don't forget to pull out the On the Go travel supplement in today's Go section. It's full of options for festivals and other fall fun.