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
Strawberry Fields Thanksgiving Food Collection
Thursday, November 20, 2008 to Wednesday, November 26, 2008: State College
Category: For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc;Holiday;Thanksgiving
Help Strawberry Fields provide Thanksgiving food baskets for families in need. Drop off your donation to the Strawberry Fields office at 3054 Enterprise Drive. Items needed are canned vegetables, gravy mix, instant potatoes or a 5-pound bags of potatoes, stuffing mix and any other item you wish to contribute. Your donation will go directly toward a family in need and help them celebrate a joyous Thanksgiving. For more information, call Cathy Brown at (814) 234-6023.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Needed
Thursday, November 20, 2008 to Wednesday, December 31, 2008: State College
Category: For All;Community Annc
Have you thought about becoming a mentor for a child in your community? Right now in Centre County there are 80 children waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister. You get to be a kid again, and your little brother or sister gets a friend. You enjoy activities together like playing games, cooking, or just hanging out. It's not about spending money; it's about spending time. Just a few hours a month is all it takes to make a difference in a child's life. Call Big Brothers Big Sisters at (814) 237-5731 or visit us on the web at the website in this listing.
Website: http://www.ccysb.com
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.
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.
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.
Angel Food Ministries December Food Orders
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 to Sunday, December 07, 2008: State College
Category: Dining Event;For All;Community Annc;Christmas;New Year's Eve;Holiday
Angel Food Ministries is a food program that is available to everyone. The Angel Food motto is "if you eat you qualify." A box of food valued at $60 is available for $30. Orders & money for the December 13 distribution are due December 8. For more information, please view the Angel Food Ministries website in this lisitng.
Website: http://www.angelfoodministries.com
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