For the Love of Art and Chocolate
Friday, January 27, 2012 @ 7:00 PM: Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel
Cost: $30
ClearWater Consevancy's annual "For the Love of Art and Chocolate" event will be held January 27 from 7:00-9:30 p.m. at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel. Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased by calling (814) 237-0400 or emailing sarah@clearwaterconservancy.org. Tickets will also be sold at the door. All proceeds will benefit ClearWater's land and water conservation efforts in central Pennsylvania. More than 65 items will be featured in the nature-themed art silent auction. Oil paintings, pastels, watercolors, mixed media, photography, wood and clay sculpture and bowls, pottery, baskets, jewelry, quilting, felting, and much more were generously donated by talented local artists. For more information or a list of silent auction items, view the website in this listing.
Website: http://www.clearwaterconservancy.org/chocolate.htm

Comedy At The Ramada
Saturday, January 28, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Ramada Conference Center State College
Cost: $12.00
The Ramada Inn and Conference Center, south Atherton Street State College will again feature some of the East Coasts best comics every Saturday night beginning at 8pm. Show run for 7 weeks beginning Jan 14 thru Feb 25th. Enjoy some of the best comedy in the region plus receive $2.00 of the $12.00 ticket price when you dine a PJ Harrigans before the show. The Comedy Club at the Ramada, the original comedy club of State College.
Jan 28 Headliner: Katrina Brown Feature: Mike Trainor
Feb 4 Headliner: Jeff Blanchard Feature: Bill Boronka
Feb 11 Headliner: Al Goodwin
Feb 18 Headliner: Mike Conley
Feb 25 Headliner: Carol Pennington
Must be 21 years of age for entrance to Comedy Club.
Website: http://www.pjharrigans.com/promotions/entertainment.php

Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Wisconsin
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 @ 6:30 PM: Bryce Jordan Center
Cost: $5.00-$18.00
Cheer on your Nittany Lions when they host Wisconsin, Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bryce Jordan Center. It's Dollar Dog Night and AT&T Social Media Day - Fans who "like" Penn State Basketball on Facebook or follow @GoPSUHoops on Twitter will receive links to printable vouchers for a ticket discount. Student group tickets special - Student groups of 20 or more can purchase $1 student tickets. Interested groups can purchase by contacting Loren Crispell at lnc109@psu.edu or by calling 865-8140. GIVEAWAYS: Nerf Hoop Set (while supplies last), Student giveaway: Snapback hat (while supplies last). Halftime Entertainment by Anton Brothers.
Website: http://www.bjc.psu.edu/Events/nittany_lions_vs_mount_st_marys/556.aspx
Tickets: http://www.gopsusports.com/tickets/psu-tickets.html
Preview: http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-baskbl/psu-m-baskbl-body.html

Chucho Valdés
with the Afro-Cuban Messengers
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 @ 7:30 PM: Eisenhower Auditorium
Cost: $47 Adults, $20 UP Students, $40 18 & under
Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés will perform at Eisenhower Auditorium Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m. After Valdés recorded over 80 albums he formed his newest band, the Afro-Cuban Messengers. The band will perform a mix of jazz and traditional Cuban dance music. For more information visit the Center for Performing Arts or call 814-863-0255.
Website: http://www.cpa.psu.edu/events/valdes.html
Tickets: https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/pack_home.htmI?l=EN&team=psuarts
Preview: http://youtu.be/aYTgaM53yH0

Lady Lions vs. Indiana
Thursday, February 02, 2012 @ 7:00 PM: Bryce Jordan Center
Cost: Adult - $12 Youth - $5 Penn State students - Free and Group Tickets available
Be there when the Lady Lions take on Indiana Thurs., Feb. 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bryce Jordan Center. It's 'THON Night! Halftime entertainment features a Wheelchair Basketball Game! Admission is as follows: Adult - $12 Youth - $5 Penn State students - Free and Group Tickets (Minimum of 15) Adult group tickets: $8; youth group tickets: $5. If you are interested in group tickets, please call 1-800-NITTANY (1-800-648-8269)
Website: http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/w-baskbl/psu-w-baskbl-body.html
Tickets: http://www.gopsusports.com/tickets/psu-tickets.html

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Faith United Methodist Church in Bellefonte is having a roast beef dinner January 27 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Meals are $8 for adults and $4 for children.

Grace Lutheran Church, on the corner of Garner St. and Beaver Ave. in downtown State College, will be holding its fourth annual Nicaragua Medical Mission Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser. The dinner is on Friday, January 27th (snow date: Saturday, January 28th) and includes fresh bread, a side salad, a generous plate of spaghetti topped with meatballs (if desired) and dessert. Dinner is served from 5:00-7:00pm and is available to EAT IN OR TAKE OUT! Suggested donation of $8.00/adult and $4.00/child. Tickets will be sold at the door and in advance after Sunday services in January and in the church office during regular office hours.

A free public lecture titled "The Global Pollinator Crisis" will be given January 28 at 11:00 a.m. in 100 Thomas Building on campus. The speaker will be Christina Grozinger, who is an associate professor of entomology at Penn State and the director of the Penn State Center for Pollinator Research.

The Buffalo Run United Methodist Church is giving away free winter coats and accessories each Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. until January 28. For more information, call (814) 237-4707 or (814) 355-2208.

A Zumba Fitness Party to benefit Centre County Paws will be held January 28 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the South Hills School of Business in State College. Tickets are $20 per person. For more information, visit http://www.centrecountypaws.org/