Centre LifeLink EMS CPR/First Aid Registration
Wednesday, July 01, 2009 to Friday, July 31, 2009: State College
Category: For All;Medical;Community Annc
Centre LifeLink EMS is taking registrations for their CPR and first aid classes. For more information, contact Tracy Reagan at (814) 237-0774 or treagan@centrelifelink.com.
Salvation Army Back to School Program
Friday, June 26, 2009 to Monday, July 27, 2009: State College
Category: For All;For Kids;Community Annc
The Salvation Army of Centre County is signing up children for their back to school program, which assists struggling families with kids ages K-12. Families who qualify receive about $100 worth of new school clothes and other items. If you think you're eligible or want more information, call (814) 861-178. Calls accepted through July 27.
Port Matilda Area Free Summer Lunch Program
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 to Friday, August 14, 2009: Port Matilda
Cost: Free
Category: For All;Community Annc
Free summer lunches will be available for all children age 18 and under June 22-August 14 (Monday-Friday each week) at the Port Matilda Elementary School from 11:30 a.m. until Noon and Smith Car Company on Route 220 between Port Matilda and Julian from 12:30-1:00 p.m.
Home Nursing Agency Grief Support Group
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 to Sunday, July 19, 2009: State College
Cost: Free
Category: For All;Community Annc
The Home Nursing Agency, 450 Windmere Drive in State College, is having a support group focusing on coping with grief the fourth Wednesday of every month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Please register before July 20 by contacting Melissa Coble, Pam McLaren or Betsy Brett at (814) 466-4800, or toll-free at (800) 445-6262.
Cork-Womer Little League Tournament
Thursday, June 18, 2009 to Wednesday, July 08, 2009: Milesburg
Category: For All;Community Annc
The Milesburg Little League is having the annual Cork-Womer Baseball Tournament July 8-12. The tournament is open to all 11-12 year old "A" and "B" teams. Entries are limited and early registration is encouraged. For more information, contact Mark Kresovich at (814) 355-5722 or msk9@psu.edu.
Quilt Raffle
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 to Monday, August 31, 2009: Grange Fairgrounds, Centre Hall
Category: For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc
Centre County Family Activities is once again raffling a quilt and additional prizes the last evening of Grange Fair in August. Chances are available from any Grange in Centre County. For more information, call Melanie Melius at (814) 234-4943, Brenda Fetters at (814) 383-2796 or Jennie Rogers at (814) 280-2967.
Warriors Mark UMC Camp EDGE
Thursday, June 18, 2009 to Wednesday, July 15, 2009: Warriors Mark
Category: Christian;Educational;For All;Community Annc
The Warriors Mark United Methodist Church is having "Camp EDGE" (Experience & Discover God Everywhere) vacation bible school each Wednesday June 17-July 15 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. with a light meal served each evening. For registration or more information, please call (814) 632-6906.
State College Summer Lunch Program
Monday, June 22, 2009 to Friday, August 07, 2009: State College
Category: Dining Event;For All;For Kids;Community Annc
The State College Summer Lunch program will provide meals from June 22-August 7 for all children from low income families. Lunches will be offered at Park Crest Terrace (Martin Street in State College) from 11:45 a.m. until 12:15 p.m., Ashworth Woods (Route 45 in Boalsburg) from 12:30-12:55 p.m. and at Centre Estates/Huntington Park (Jack Mills Drive) from 1:00-1:30 p.m. For more information, please call (814) 231-5095.
Boalsburg Boy Scout Troop 380 50th Anniversary Celebration
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 to Saturday, July 18, 2009: Boalsburg
Category: For All;Community Annc
Boalsburg Boy Scout Troup 380 is celebrating its 50th anniversary July 18. Former scouts, leaders and friends are invited to attend. For more information, please call (814) 466-3171.
Ethel Beaver Fund
Tuesday, December 09, 2008 to Wednesday, December 16, 2009: State College
Category: For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc;Christmas;Holiday
For 60 years, the Ethel Beaver Fund has been helping Centre County’s Foster children enjoy the little things in life that make a big difference to a child. From prom expenses to holiday gifts, this “Fun Fund” promotes the kids’ chances of creating memories to last a lifetime. Remember our area’s foster children this holiday season. 100% of the proceeds go to the fund and donations are accepted all year round. For more information or to donate to the Ethel Beaver Children’s Fund, contact the Centre County Children and Youth Services at (814) 355-6755 or visit the website in this listing.
Website: http://www.centrecountycf.org
Vendors Needed: Craft and Junktique Festival
Thursday, April 30, 2009 to Friday, July 10, 2009: State College
Category: For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc
The South Hills School of Business and Technology is having a "Craft and Junktique Festival" July 11 from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Space is available for crafters and other vendors. For more information on renting space, please call Susan Wise at (814) 234-7755.
Bellefonte High School Class of 1984 Reunion
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 to Tuesday, July 21, 2009: Bellefonte
Category: For All;Community Annc
The Bellefonte High School Class of 1984 is planning their 25th reunion. To update your contact information, please call Lauren Mohar at lkmohar@aol.com.
Community Help Centre
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 to Thursday, December 31, 2009: Centre County
Category: For All;Community Annc
The Community Help Centre of Centre County is here to assist you and your loved ones in a time of crisis or need. The Centre offers help for any problem at any time. Call 1 (800) 494-2500 24 hours per day, seven days a week.
State College High School Class of 1969 40th Reunion
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 to Friday, October 02, 2009: State College
Category: For All;Community Annc
The State College High School Class of 1969 is planning their 40th reunion for October 3. For more information, e-mail Sam Mannino at century15@comcast.net.
Freedom Alliance Scholarship Applications
Thursday, February 12, 2009 to Friday, July 31, 2009: Centre County
Category: For All;For Students;Community Annc
The Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 academic year. The fund has provided hundreds of college scholarships for the sons and daughters of military personnel who have been killed or permanently disabled in an operational mission or training accident. For more information, please call (800) 475-6620 or view the website in this listing before July 31.
Energy: Innovation and Impact
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 to Thursday, December 31, 2009: Pennsylvania Military Museum
Category: Educational;For All;Military;Community Annc
The Pennsylvania Military Museum will open on March 5 with new interpretative labels discussing the PA Historical and Museum Commission theme for 2009, Energy: Innovation and Impact. The Military Museum will exhibit several labels utilizing an innovative interpretive display called the Tactical Educational Kiosk (TEK) designed by the architectural students of Penn State professor Warren Wake as the passing grade for a class-engineering project. The TEK is extremely low-tech device yet imparts an impressive amount of information. Other concepts discussed within the energy theme are the use of bicycles in combat, powering cars on charcoal and the development of synthetic fuel. In addition to the TEK display there are a series of special labels throughout the exhibit highlighting the importance of oil in World War Two. The special energy theme will remain on display through the end of the year.
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The Central Pennsylvania 4th Fest will be celebrating its biggest year yet with a Firecracker 4K race, entertainment and afternoon full of activities concluding with the state-of-the-art fireworks display. Starting at 4 p.m., there will be music and entertainment on three stages, activities for children and teens, and a Civil War living history. Following more than five hours of entertainment is “The Greatest Fireworks Show on Earth.” After the fireworks, guests are encouraged to stick around for the Street Dance. For more information, visit http://www.4thfest.org.