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
GED Tutoring Sessions
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 to Wednesday, December 31, 2008: Bellefonte
Category: Educational;For All;Community Annc
GED Tutoring Sessions are available at the Bellefonte Family Resource Center. Prepare for the GED Test and Improve Reading Skills. For more information, please contact the Mid-State Literacy Council at (814) 238-1809.
Pets Come First Fundraising Bus Trip
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 to Saturday, December 13, 2008: State College
Category: For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc
There will be a fundraiser bus trip to New York City December 13 for Pets Come First. For more information, please view the website in this listing.
Website: http://www.petscomefirst.com/
"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.
Corning Credit Union Clothing Donations
Tuesday, November 04, 2008 to Sunday, November 30, 2008: State College
Category: For All;Community Annc;Holiday
The Corning Credit Union will be accepting donations of winter outerwear during the month of November. Items needed are new or gently used coats, hats, scarves, gloves and boots for men, women and children. The donated items will be given to a local church for their annual free give-away. Items can be dropped off at the Credit Union office (1050 Benner Pike, near the Nittany Mall) during business hours Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. For more information, please call the Corning Credit Union at (814) 237-2808.
Billett Family Donations
Wednesday, November 05, 2008 to Monday, November 24, 2008: Bellefonte
Category: For All;Community Annc
Donations are being accepted for The Billett family, who lost everything in a house fire in Moshannon (including their transportation). Donations can be sent to Northwest Savings Bank, 117 North Allegheny Street in Bellefonte, c/o Billett Family Fund.
Operation Christmas Child: Grace Lutheran Church
Monday, November 17, 2008 to Monday, November 24, 2008: State College
Category: Community Annc;Holiday
Grace Lutheran Church at the corner of Garner and Beaver Ave is an official Collection Center for Operation Christmas Child. Collection begins Nov 17th through Nov 24th. For more information on packing a shoebox, Operation Hours or volunteer call 1-800-694-8176 or visit www.occ@glcpa.org. Hours of Collection Center at Grace Lutheran Church:
Monday - Friday (17th - 21st) - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday (22nd) - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday 23rd) - 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Monday (24th) - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
CPA Donations
Thursday, November 06, 2008 to Sunday, December 07, 2008: State College
Category: For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc;Holiday
Employees of the Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State want to send baskets of holiday cheer to the residents of two Centre County nursing homes, and they need your help to donate new items for delivery to seniors in mid-December. The holiday donations will go to the residents of Salem Hill Personal Care Home in Spring Mills and The Hearthside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in State College. The following items are needed: baby power, deodorant, body wash and puffs, socks, shaving cream, lotions, shower caps, shampoo, tissues, word search books, decorative pillows, lap blankets, board games, card games, magazines, books (regular or large print), stationery, holiday baskets or bags, tea and coffee sets, picture sets, and yarn and knitting materials. All donations should be delivered by December 7 to the lobby of Eisenhower Auditorium, corner of Shortlidge and Eisenhower roads on the University Park campus, or Penn State Downtown Theatre Center, 146 South Allen Street in State College. Items may be dropped off when patrons visit the venues for presentations or during regular business hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays at Eisenhower and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekdays and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays at Penn State Downtown Theatre Center. Questions? Phone (814) 863-0388.
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