First Thursday: A Celebration of Arts and Culture in State College
Thursday, December 04, 2008 @ 08:30 AM: Downtown State College
Category: Art;For All
A monthly event designed to showcase and stimulate the cultural, intellectual, and entertainment talent in the Centre Region and to provide a venue for seminars, exhibits, performances, debate, and camaraderie year round.
First Thursdays take place at institutions throughout town and campus including the Palmer Museum, Pattee and Paterno Libraries, the Downtown Theater, and Schlow Centre Region Library; and at art galleries including the Artisan Connection, Creative Oasis, Douglas Albert Galleries, and Old Main Frame Shop. It is hoped that ultimately other venues, including coffee shops, restaurants, and other businesses, will join in the effort to make downtown State College THE place to be on the first Thursday of each month.
Website: http://www.firstthursdaystatecollege.org/index.htm

Stocking Stuffer Dessert & Wine Preview Party
Thursday, December 04, 2008 @ 6:30 PM: State College
Cost: $25
Category: For All;Community Annc;Christmas;Holiday
Get the exclusive first peek, while enjoying hors d'oeuvres, desserts and wine at the Preview Party December 4 at 6:30 p.m. Party attendees will be able to purchase items before the event is open to the general public, including a special gingerbread house, designed by Heather Luse of Delectable Delights. The cost is $25 per person.

Artist Conversation
Thursday, December 04, 2008 @ 4:00 PM: University Park Campus
Cost: Free
Category: For All;Community Annc
A Conversation: Abstract Points of View, an artist talk featuring Curator Bill Hutson, and Artists Howardena Pindell and Jack Whitten will be held December 4 at 4:00 pm in the HUB-Robeson Center Auditorium. A reception is to follow immediately in the Robeson Gallery (bookstore level of the HUB-Robeson Center). This event is free and open to the public.

Baroque Inspirations
Thursday, December 04, 2008 @ 7:30 PM: Schwab Auditorium
Cost: $15-$32
Category: Concert;Music;Nightlife
Baroque Inspirations, performed by twelve musicians selected from The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s elite roster, revels in the ornate ornamentation, contrapuntal complexity, and dazzling virtuosity that epitomize Baroque music. From the magical aura of Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, to Vivaldi’s imitation of birdcalls in The Goldfinch, to the paragon of Baroque masterworks, Bach’s Brandenburg concertos Nos. 4 and 5, the program brims with glittering gems.
Website: http://www.cpa.psu.edu/events/cms.html
Tickets: https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/pack_home.htmI?team=psuarts&l=EN??

Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited Meeting
Thursday, December 04, 2008 @ 7:30 PM: State College
Category: Club Event;Community Annc
The Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited is holding a meeting at Comfort Inn and Suites in State College January 8 at 7:30 p.m. Robert Carline will describe problems previously impacting the Spring Creek watershed and discuss what lies ahead for the fishery.

Dessert & Wine Preview Party
Thursday, December 04, 2008 @ 6:30 PM: State College
Category: Dining Event
Centre Furnace Mansion, 1001 East College Avenue. Get the exclusive first peek at the annual Stocking Stuffer Antiques, Arts & Fine Craft Sale, while enjoying hors d'oeuvres, desserts and wine at the Preview Party. Party attendees will be able to purchase items before the event is open to the general public. Cost is 20.00 for CCHS members and 25.00 for nonmembers - please RSVP by Dec. 1.

Holiday Gift Ideas from Appalachian Outdoors
Thursday, December 04, 2008 @ 7:00 PM: Downtown State College
Category: Educational;Holiday
Jen Watts-Mattice, Apphouse employee, will talk about the TOP TEN BEST GIFTS in the store. Also see selected gifts under 10.00 and other price ranges as well as their gift & bridal registry. Part of the Free University series - free to the public and no registration required.

Grief Support Group Meeting
Thursday, December 04, 2008 @ 6:00 PM: Bellefonte
Category: Community Annc
Centre Crest, in conjunction with Asercare Hospice, is holding a Grief Support Group meeting at the Centre Crest Nursing Home, 502 East Howard Street in Bellefonte. The meeting is free of charge and open to the public. Various topics will be covered.

John Legend
Thursday, December 04, 2008 @ 8:00 PM: Bryce Jordan Center
Category: Concert
With guest Raphael Saadiq For tickets call (814) 865-5555
Website: For tickets call (814) 865-5555

I Served the King of England (2006)
Thursday, December 04, 2008 @ 7:00 PM: The State Theatre
Cost: $8* / $6* for Students and Seniors
Category: Film
Directed by Jirí Menzel All diminutive manservant Jan Dite ever wanted was to be filthy rich and to preside over his very own hotel. As a young man coming of age in the 1930s, Jan was preoccupied by beautiful women and awe-stricken by the fact that anyone, be they rich or poor, would bend to their knees to pick up a coin. With World War II fast approaching and the Germans steadily taking occupation of Czech territory, the opportunistic servant begins his rapid ascent up the hospitality ladder by working for a number of high-profile figures. Though Jan was never a man to settle down with just one woman, his growing attraction to Aryan beauty Liza soon found the aspiring hotelier proposing marriage. Of course a blueblood Teuton like Liza could never wed a man unable to provide proof of his German heritage, but that doesn't stop Jan from doing his best to please her in the bedroom. Later, when Liza is killed retrieving a box of valuable stamps acquired during her stint at the Russian front, Jan uses the valuable collector items to purchase the very hotel in which he used to work. Unfortunately for Jan good luck is always followed by bad news, and it's not long before his life's ambition comes crumbling down all around him. Country of Origin: Czech Republic, Slovakia Language: Czech, German Age Restriction: Rated R 120 minutes
Website: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0284363/
Tickets: https://www.choicesecure01.net/mainapp/eventschedule.aspx?clientID=statepa

Penn State Dance Program Show
Thursday, December 04, 2008 @ 8:00 PM: University Park Campus
Cost: Free
Category: Dance;For All;Community Annc
The Penn State Dance Program will present its annual fallow show December 4-6 at 8:00 p.m. in the Pavilion Theatre on campus. No tickets are required for the show, which is free and open to the public. The show will feature work from The Nutracker, The Firebird and the early 20th century dancer/choreographer Isadora Duncan, as well as contemporary pieces choreographed by faculty, students and guest artists.

State High Roar Store Evening Hours
Thursday, December 04, 2008 @ 3:30 PM: State College
Category: For All;Community Annc;Christmas;Holiday
The Roar Store at the State College Area High School North is open during select evening hours for your shopping convenience. Stop by to check out many SCASD items! Hours are December 4 from 3:30-6:30 p.m., December 8 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. and December 16 from 3:30-7:00 p.m. The Roar Store is located in the State College Area High School North, room 204. Please enter the building under the maroon awning, go to the top of the staircase and make a left. If you are unable to visit the store during these hours, our regular operating hours are 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. Our products can also be viewed (and ordered by district employees) on at the website in this listing. Please contact the Roar Store at (814) 231-1410 or email Robin Verbeck at rrv11@scasd.org for any additional information.
Website: http:..www.scasd.org/roarstore

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

Garbage Collection Notice
Monday, December 01, 2008 to Sunday, December 07, 2008: State College
Category: For All;Community Annc;Holiday
Veolia Environmental Services customers in College, Ferguson, Harris and Patton Townships are advised that no garbage collections will be made December 1. The transfer station will also be closed. All refuse and recycling collections will be delayed one day for the entire week, with Saturday collection for regular Friday customers. Normal collection schedules will resume December 8. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH RESIDENTS.

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/

The Pennsylvania Military Museum presents "Santa's Draft Card" Exhibit
Sunday, November 30, 2008 to Sunday, December 21, 2008: Pennsylvania Military Museum
Cost: FREE
Category: Military
Reverend Santa Claus of Saline County Missouri registered for the draft in World War II. A copy of his draft registration from the Selective Service System will be on display in the month long exhibit. Hours- Thursday thru Sat. 10 to 4; Sunday Noon to 4.
Website: http://www.pamilmuseum.org/index.php?events

"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.

Tale of the West Texas Marsupial Girl
Wednesday, December 03, 2008 to Friday, December 05, 2008: Playhouse Theatre
Category: For Kids;Theater
Presented by the Penn State School of Theatre. Non-public performances are at 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. December 3-5. To schedule, call (814) 863-2688. Public performances are December 6. Once upon a time, in a wiggly little Texas town, one day a girl was born. A special girl-smart, clever, curious, and full of fun. But, holy puppy on a peach tree! Will you look at that! She's got a pouch! A better-than-a-backpack, hold things-n-hide things pouch. Meet Marsupial Girl! This story of a very special girl shows us that what is different can most definitely be good. It's a rockin' new musical fable, brimming to the shoopialus pop top with some fine Texas rockabilly music. And a whole mess o' foot stompin', pouch poppin' sounds!
Website: http://www.theatre.psu.edu/
Tickets: https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/home.htmI?team=psuarts&l=EN&STAGE=1

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.

Festival of Trees
Thursday, December 04, 2008 to Sunday, December 07, 2008: University Park Campus
Category: Family Friendly;Fundraiser;Christmas;Holiday
Snider Ag Arena, Penn State. See trees decorated by area groups and businesses. For more information, call (814) 237-7717.

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.

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

Centre Orchestra Fruit Sale
Tuesday, December 02, 2008 to Wednesday, December 10, 2008: State College
Category: Dining Event;For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc;Christmas;Holiday
The Pennsylvania Centre Orchestra (PCO) is holding a Holiday Citrus Sale Fundraiser to benefit PCO Children’s School Concerts and other orchestra programs. Place your order for fresh and juicy citrus direct from the growers by December 11 at Noon to ensure delivery by December 25. For more information, please contact the office at (814) 234-8313 or view the website in this listing.
Website: http://www.centreorchestra.org