BJW Fire Company Benefit Auction
Saturday, November 01, 2008 @ 6:00 PM: Philipsburg
Category: Auction;Fundraiser;Community Annc
The Bigler-Jackson Woodland Fire Company (BJW), 2421 Pine Top Road in Woodland, is having an auction to raise funds for the fire company. Every type of item will be auctioned off. From frozen food to cleaning supplies and even crafts, its all being sold to the highest bidder. Don't miss a chance to get new and like-new items at great prices, all to support your local fire company.

The Cherry Orchard
Saturday, November 01, 2008 @ 8:00 PM: Playhouse Theatre
Category: For All;Theater
A drama presented by the Penn State School of Theatre. Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard, a comedic and bitter play about a magnificent house filled with foolish people. During the last years of Tsarist rule, this noble family is facing poverty and ruin due to a financial downturn, but nobody in the house knows how to begin to deal with the problem (save a friendly former servant, who is utterly ignored). Chekhov's brilliant satire ends with the noise of cutting crews destroying the famous cherry orchard that surrounds the estate.
Website: http://www.theatre.psu.edu/
Tickets: https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/home.htmI?team=psuarts&l=EN&STAGE=1

Grays United Methodist Church Craft & Soup
Saturday, November 01, 2008 @ 09:00 AM: Port Matilda
Category: Fundraiser;Community Annc;Church Event
The Grays United Methodist Church, 5687 Buffalo Run Road in Port Matilda, is hosting a Craft & Soup Sale November 1 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Soups will be for sale by the bowl, pint or quart. Christmas decorations, blankets, jewelry, quilts and much more will also be on sale at great prices. For more information, call (814) 692-7203 or view the website in this listing.
Website: http://www.gbgm-umc.org/graysumc/

Bellefonte Youth Center Haunted House
Saturday, November 01, 2008 @ 3:00 PM: Bellefonte
Category: Family Friendly;For Kids;Community Annc;Halloween
Come see the spooky haunted house at the Bellefonte Youth Center November 1 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Ghosts and goblins are waiting at 114 South Allegheny Street in Bellefonte for anyone who dares to enter their lair. For a less frightening experience, all are invited to paint your own pumpkin and more!

Schlow Library Young Writers Workshop
Saturday, November 01, 2008 @ 10:00 AM: State College
Cost: Free
Category: Educational;For Kids;Community Annc
The Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 South Allen Street in State College, is hosting its 25th Annual Write & Illustrate Your Own Book Contest in 2009. To help Centre County children get ready to write, a Young Writers Workshop will be offered at the library November 1 for children in first through sixth grade. The workshop will help children find out exactly what contest judges are looking for to help them become the newest published author at Schlow Library. One of the esteemed judges, Diane Oyler, will be presenting ways to improve writing skills as well as discuss simple mistakes that can easily be avoided when writing a book. For writers with works in progress, this is a good time to bring your work along for a brief evaluation. No registration is required for this free event. For more information, call the library.

Bellefonte High School Class of 1978 Reunion
Saturday, November 01, 2008 @ 6:00 PM: Bellefonte
Category: Nightlife;Community Annc
The Bellefonte High School Class of 1978 will hold their 30th Reunion November 1 at the Bellefonte Moose starting at 6:00 p.m. An informal gathering will be held October 31 at the Bellefonte Elks beginning at 8:00 p.m. For more information, contact Becky O'Shell Halpenny at halpenny@math.psu.edu or (814) 355-5780,or view the website in this listing.
Website: http://www.basd.net/bahs/alumni/default.htm

An Evening of A Cappella
Saturday, November 01, 2008 @ 7:00 PM: The State Theatre
Category: Music
A fantastic display of harmonies from local and national vocalists is set to feature Our Town, The Nittany Knights and The Altoona Chorus of Sweet Adelines. For information and tickets, call (814) 272-0606.

Bellefonte YMCA Reunion Dance
Saturday, November 01, 2008 @ 4:00 PM: Bellefonte
Cost: $5 per person
Category: Dance;Fundraiser
Remember those Saturday night "Y" dances held in the mid '50s to the late '60s? Relive the days Saturday, November 1 from 7-10 p.m. at the Bellefonte Family YMCA gymnasium. Fast Eddie Herr will be spinning the tunes form the 50's 60's and 70's Paramedics will be standing by. Admission is $5 per person. Advance tickets available. For more details, call Mary at the Bellefonte Family YMCA 355-5551.
Website: http://www.bfymca.org

Walkin' Jim Stoltz
Saturday, November 01, 2008 @ 7:30 PM: State College
Category: Educational;For All;Community Annc
The Sierra Club is sponsoring Walkin' Jim Stoltz in his multi-media show, Forever Wild, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 780 Waupelani Drive Extension in State College November 1 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are available for $10 at Appalachian Ski & Outdoors or at the door for $15.

The Fight for Hope: Curves Fitness for Women of Philipsburg
Saturday, November 01, 2008 @ 08:30 AM: Philipsburg
Category: For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc
Curves Fitness for Women, 110 Pine Street in Philipsburg, will be hosting an open house November 1 to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness from 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Clearfield Hospital will be doing a presentation at 10:00 a.m. on self breast exams and providing valuable information about breast cancer. Curves staff will be offering free body fat analysis. There will be a Chinese auction, bake sale, tupperware, pampered chef, Lea Sophia Jewelry, Home Interior, Longaberger Baskets and games for the little ones. All proceeds will be given to the American Cancer Society to help in the fight against Cancer.

National Family Caregivers Month Celebration
Saturday, November 01, 2008 @ 10:00 AM: State College
Category: For All;Community Annc
November is National Family Caregivers Month. The Centre Communities Chapter of the American Red Cross and Elmcroft Assisted Living Community are teaming up to celebrate at Elmcroft, 150 Farmstead Lane in State College, November 1 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Any family member caring for the special needs of a loved one is invited to attend this Free Event. Refreshments and valuable information on local resources will be provided. Don’t miss out on the special giveaways! For more information call 237-3162.

United Methodist Women 12th Annual Bazaar/Craft Show
Saturday, November 01, 2008 @ 09:00 AM: Bellefonte
Category: Dining Event;Fundraiser;Community Annc
The United Methodist Women 12th Annual Bazaar/Craft Show will take place November 1 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Faith United Methodist Church in Bellefonte. Used books and other items will be on sale and food/desserts will be available.

Bellefonte Class of 2009 Craft Fair
Saturday, November 01, 2008 @ 09:00 AM: Bellefonte
Category: Craft Show;Fundraiser;Community Annc;Holiday
The Bellefonte High School Class of 2009 will be holding a craft fair November 1 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Bellefonte High School cafeteria. Various holiday craft items will be available along with great food and lots of fun.

Port Matilda United Methodist Fall Bazaar
Saturday, November 01, 2008 @ 09:00 AM: Port Matilda
Category: Craft Show;Dining Event;For All;Community Annc;Church Event
The Port Matilda UMC, located at the corner of Main and Church Streets in Port Matilda, is having a fall bazaar November 1 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Many crafters will be on hand and there will be a bake sale and luncheon at the event. The menu for the luncheon includes sloppy joes, hot dogs & sauerkraut, homemade soups, macaroni salad, coleslaw, baked beans and numerous homemade desserts!

Boy Scouts "Scouting For Food"
Saturday, November 01, 2008 @ 09:00 AM: State College
Category: Fundraiser;Community Annc
Boy Scots of America will be continuing their 19th annual "Scouting For Food" project. They will begin with bag distribution November 1 at 9:00 a.m. with bag collection November 8 at 9:00 a.m.

Chapel of the Good Shepard Bazaar
Saturday, November 01, 2008 @ 09:00 AM: Philipsburg
Category: Craft Show;Dining Event;Fundraiser;Community Annc
The Chapel of the Good Shepard in Hawk Run is hosting a bazaar November 1 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Crafts, soup, homemade baked goods, white elephant, baskets and a light lunch are all available at this great event.

Curtain UMC Movie Night
Saturday, November 01, 2008 @ 6:30 PM: Milesburg
Category: Family Friendly;Movie;Community Annc
The Curtain United Methodist Church will be showing a family friendly movie November 1 at 6:30 p.m. There will be plenty of free popcorn, homemade cookies and soda for all to enjoy while watching the movie. The church is located just three miles North of Milesburg, near Curtain Village. For more information, call Marty at (814) 355-7970.

Benner Twp. Haunted Halloween Trail
Saturday, November 01, 2008 @ 5:00 PM: Bellefonte
Cost: FREE
Category: Family Friendly;For Kids;For Teens;For Tweens;Outdoors;Halloween
Benner Township Haunted Halloween Trail has been rescheduled for Sat., November 1 from 7-9 p.m. at the Buffalo Run Community Park at 2151 Buffalo Run Rd., Bellefonte. For more information, call (814) 355-1419.

Personal Training Classes
Wednesday, June 04, 2008 to Wednesday, December 31, 2008: State College YMCA
Category: For All
The State College YMCA offers several different personal training classes for everyone. Individual classes are available for $35 for members ($70 non-members), five classes with individual instruction are just $145 ($290 non-members), 10 individual classes are $225 ($450 non-members). Group instruction is also available. For a complete class listing and for more information, click the link in this listing.
Website: https://www.memberst.com/Programs/ProgramBrowser.aspx?id=080d7ee4-87d2-4def-b802-121b2da84aaa

"Response To Machiavelli" by Tom Block Exhibit
Thursday, September 11, 2008 to Friday, December 12, 2008: University Park Campus
Category: Art;Exhibit;For All;Community Annc
Tom Block is an artist, writer and theoretician best known for work that delves into the search for spiritual meaning in a post-religious era. His exhibit, Response to Machiavelli, is a series of paintings that offers a moral perspective on political issues. The exhibit will be on view in HUB Gallery from September 11 through December 12, 2008. HUB Gallery is located on the first floor of the HUB-Robeson Center and is open during the fall from 12:00 PM-6:00 PM Tuesday through Thursday; 12:00 PM-4:00 PM Friday through Sunday; closed Monday. Admission is free. For more information on this and other exhibitions, contact the HUB-Robeson Galleries at (814) 865-2563.
Website: http://www.sa.psu.edu/usa/galleries

"Something To Look Forward To" Exhibit
Thursday, September 25, 2008 to Thursday, December 04, 2008: University Park Campus
Cost: Free
Category: Art;Exhibit;For All;Community Annc
The HUB-Robeson Galleries are proud to present “Something to Look Forward To”, featuring abstract art by twenty-two distinguished Americans of African descent. This exhibit is scheduled to open September 25, 2008 and run through December 4, 2008. Admission is free.

Yesterdays News…a Continuing Reality Photograph Exhibit
Tuesday, September 09, 2008 to Sunday, December 14, 2008: University Park Campus
Category: Exhibit;For All;Community Annc
Andrew Lala will exhibit a collection of photographs entitled Yesterdays News…a Continuing Reality in North Halls’ Cultural Lounge of Warnock Commons, on Penn State’s University Park campus from August 21 through December 14 as part of Art on the Move program. These photographs illustrate the ongoing hardships and sustaining hope that the residents of New Orleans continue to live with in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

(Never) Forget: A Reaction to Current Situations in Rwanda Photography Exhibit
Tuesday, September 09, 2008 to Sunday, December 07, 2008: University Park Campus
Category: Exhibit;For All;Community Annc
This exhibit of photographs by Abram Eric Landes will be on view August 26 through December 7 in the West Halls’ Cultural Lounge in Waring Commons, on the University Park campus as part of the Art on the Move program. Admission is free. This exhibition of photographs evokes the spirit of the children marked by the consequences of the Rwandan genocide. These photographs aim to not only raise an awareness of the devastating events and consequences of recent Rwandan history but to also force a deliberative consciousness of the mostly unacknowledged, almost forgotten, tie we all share with these 12 Rwandan orphans.

Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association Photography Exhibit
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 to Friday, January 16, 2009: Bellefonte
Category: Exhibit;Community Annc
The Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association is sponsoring an exhibition of photographs by 16 local photographers. The show is at the Gamble Mill Gallery in Bellefonte from September 20 through January 16th. The public is invited to attend a free reception to meet the photographers September 23 from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Operation Christmas Child
Thursday, October 23, 2008 to Sunday, November 23, 2008: Bellefonte
Category: Fundraiser;Community Annc;Christmas;Holiday
First Baptist Church of Bellefonte is sponsoring Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan's Purse. Through this special opportunity, the Samaritan Children's Fund brings compassionate care and the Good News of god's love to thousands of orphaned, abandoned and impoverished children around the world. You may bring a shoebox filled with gifts for a boy or a girl (please designate which) to the First Baptist Church office, 539 Jacksonville Road in Bellefonte. For more information, call the church office at (814) 355-5678 or view the website in this listing.
Website: http://www.samaritanspurse.org

American Raiders Baton Corps Parade Registration
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 to Wednesday, December 31, 2008: State College
Cost: $20
Category: For Kids;Community Annc
The American Raiders Baton Corps is accepting registrations for the 2009 Parade Season. Baton and flag classes are being offered for children ages 4+. Registration is $20. For more information, please call (814) 355-8276.

Nittany Leathernecks/Toys for Tots Campaign
Thursday, October 30, 2008 to Monday, December 15, 2008: State College
Category: For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc
The Nittany Leathernecks Detachment of the Marine Corps League is conducting its 22nd Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign. The annual kickoff breakfast will be held at the Ramada Inn State College November 17 at 8:30 a.m. Brant Pasquinelli is this year's chairperson and the public is invited to attend. The cost is $11 per person and reservations must be made to Gene Weller at (814) 234-9831 before November 13. Toys will be collected until December 15 and must be new and unwrapped.