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Boalsburg Fire Company Carnival
Thursday, May 23 - Monday, May, 27, 2013 : Boalsburg
The Annual Boalsburg Fire Company Carnival will take place May 23rd. through the 27th. There will be Rides, Games, Food and Fun for the entire family. Carnival will be open Thursday May 23 "Wristband Night" 6pm. till 10 pm. Friday May 24th 6 pm. till 10 pm. Saturday May 25 Parade at 5 pm. Line Up at 3:30 pm. Carnival will be open following the Parade until 10 pm. Sunday May 26th. "Wristband Event" 2 pm. until 6pm. Memorial Day Monday 10 am. until 6 pm. We will be having two Wristband Events. Wristbands are $13.00 each and entitle the buyer to unlimited rides from 6 until 10pm Thursday evening and from 2 until 6 pm. Sunday. The Carnival will take place behind the Fire Station on on 113 E. Pine St. in Boalsburg. For more information check www.boalsburgfire.com or email info@boalsburgfire.com
Website: http://www.boalsburgfire.com/

Bellefonte Community Children's Garden Program
Ready, Set, Recycle
Saturday, May 25, 2013 @ 10:00 AM: Bellefonte
2013 Programs in the Bellefonte Community Children's Garden on Howard St. next to the Girl Scout Little House. Every month has a unique theme! Events begin at 10:00 a.m.
The programs for the season:
May 25: Ready, Set, Recycle
June 22: Lessons from the Lorax
July 27: Birds of a Feather Flock Together
August 17: Good Bugs, Bad Bugs
September 28: Garden Detectives
October 26: Pumpkin Portraits
All events are free, and kids of all ages and their favorite adult are welcome. Call 355-4174 for more information.
Website: https://www.fac​ebook.com/Belle​fonteGardenClub​?ref=ts&fref=ts​

Bike Rodeo
Saturday, June 01, 2013 @ 11:00 AM: State College
The Ferguson Township Police Department is sponsoring a Bike Rodeo Saturday, June 1, 2013 11:00am – 1:00pm at the Weis Market Parking Lot on Martin Street, State College. Members of the Ferguson Township Police Department along with local merchants will be present to run various workstations stressing bicycle safety and bicycle handling skills. Children ages 4 – 12 are encouraged to attend! You could win a new bicycle from Wal-Mart! Bicycle Registrations as well as Safety Inspections will be provided throughout this event. Child safety seat checks will be done from 11am-1pm. Food and refreshments will be provided by Weis Markets, Domino’s Pizza and Rita’s Italian Ices. The event is sponsored by Hoag's Catering, Wal-Mart, Subway, NDC Real Estate Management, and 95.3/3WZ Radio. For further information, please call Ferguson Township Police at (814) 237-1172.
Website: http://www.twp.ferguson.pa.us

A South Pacific Sing! with Jessie Barth
Saturday, June 1 & Sunday, June 2, 2013 : Bellefonte
Cost: $25 (limit of 40 seats per event)
Experience A South Pacific Sing at the beautiful Reynold's Mansion in Bellefonte Saturday, June 1 at 7 pm and Sunday, June 2 at 2 pm. Sing along with Jessie Barth to classic R&H show tunes from South Pacific accompanied by Tricia Andriaccio and Carol Lindsay while enjoying the back story of the creation of the show. Limited seating - 40 seats per event. Tickets: $25 and are available by calling (814)571-9450 or email jessie@jessiebarth.com.
Website: http://nittanyliving.net/pdf/RH%20SING!%20in%20Bellefonte.pdf

Girls on the Run of Happy Valley 5K Run/Walk
Sunday, June 02, 2013 @ 11:00 AM: Medlar Field at Lubrano Park
The Girls on the Run of Happy Valley 5K Run/Walk will be held June 2 at 1:00 p.m. at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. A family fun fair starts at 11:00 a.m. featuring face painting, children's games and more. Run registration is open at the website in this listing. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children before May 24, or $25 for adults and $15 for children after that date. All proceeds benefit Girls on the Run of Happy Valley.
Website: http://www.gotrhappyvalley.com/

The Annual Bellefonte Historic Cruise
Saturday, June 15, 2013 @ 11:00 AM: Downtown Bellefonte
The Historic Bellefonte Cruise has grown into a much-anticipated Central Pennsylvania event attended by more than 10,000 people each year. Located in beautiful, historic, downtown Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, this three day event is always over Fathers Day weekend which falls this year June 14th and 15th 2013.
On Friday, June 14th, the streets will be open from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM for the public to "CRUISE" downtown Bellefonte -- just like it used to be!! Following this cruise there will be a "SOCK HOP" from 8:00 PM until 11:00 PM with the Central PA group "Your Dad's Friends" on hand to play your favorite 50's and 60's hits live.
New on Saturday this year: Pickers and Papa-traveling banjo duo, Nittany Knights Barbershop quartet, Clown Balloon Sculpture and Face Painting.
Saturday Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show Saturday, June 15, 2013 in Downtown Bellefonte with setup at 7am. Registration from 1am to Noon. The First 500 registrants will receive a dash plaque. Vehicles will be on display until 5:00 p.m. After the awards ceremony is completed, the streets will be opened only to the registered show cars for the parade (Cruise) of show vehicles. If you will not be Crusing your show car but would like to stay to observe, please parallel park your vehicle at the curb. The Cruise Parade will last 1 hour after the awards ceremony is completed.
*SUNDAY ACTIVITY *
Sunday June 16. 2013 – Historic Bellefonte Cruise Certified Second Annual 5K WALK / RUN & DIAPER DASH. The Race will start and end at the Bellefonte Train Station in Talleyrand Park. Pick up a registration form at the YMCA (1 per person) OR Download the registration form on the YMCA website. Registration forms need to be dropped off with a check or money order made payable to the YMCA OF CENTRE COUNTY to the front desk at either the Bellefonte, Moshannon Valley or State College YMCA branches. Race day registration begins at 9:00am at Talleyrand Park.
Website: http://www.bellefontecruise.org
5K Walk/Run & Diaper Dash Info: http://www.ymcaofcentrecounty.org/bellefonte-cruise-5k/bellefonte-cruise-ymca-5k-diaper-dashes

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

The Patton Township Business Association will meet for lunch May 22 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the Patton Township Municipal Building. Reservations are required. For more information, call (814) 237-2822 or email PankoWealthManagement@gmail.com.

Housing Transitions will participate in Centre Gives, a 36-hour online giving event, May 22 at 6:00 a.m. until May 23 at 6:00 p.m. For more information, view the website in this listing. Donations will be matched with $100,000 from Centre Foundation.

The New Hope Church, 318 South Atherton Street in State College, presents "The Alpha Course" each Wednesday from May 22-August 7 at 6:00 p.m. Explore the meaning of life in a relaxed, friendly setting. For more information, call (814) 880-3049.

Grays United Methodist Church in Port Matilda will hold a spaghetti dinner May 24 from 5:00-7:30 p.m. Meals are $6 for adults and $4 for children under 10. For more information, call (814) 308-4999.

The Ferguson Township Lions Club is having a chicken barbecue May 24 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Meals are $8.50 and a half-chicken is $5. Eat-in and take-out is available. For more information, call (814) 238-6695.

Woodycrest United Methodist Church, 219 Clearview Avenue in State College, presents the "Free For All" shop May 25 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., and the shop will be open the last Saturday of every month. The public, regardless of need, is invited to pick out free items including clothing, furniture, decorations, sporting goods, toys, crafts and more. The church is also accepting donations of items. For more information, call Debbie at (814) 355-3979.

A pulled pork dinner to benefit Taylor Watkins will be held May 25 from 4:00-9:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Gap American Legion. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $8 at the front desk of the Hotel State College (2nd floor above The Corner Room). Tickets on the day of the event are $10. Dine-in or take-out. A bake sale will also be held.

The Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Osceola Mills will hold a flea market May 25 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Vendor space is available for $5 per table. For more information, call (814) 339-6956.

The Osceola Mills United Methodist Church will hold a car wash May 25 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The cost is $2 per car. There will also be a bake sale and other refreshments available for purchase.

The Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg will hold its annual World War II living history program May 25-26 stating at 9:00 a.m. each day. For more information, call (814) 466-6263.