Once Upon A Mattress
Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 7:30 PM: Millbrook Playhouse
Cost: $8-$18 with season passes available
Category: Theater
Once Upon A Mattress July 30 - August 09. Music by Mary Rodgers; Lyrics by Marshall Barer; Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, Marshall Barer; Directed by Linda Ames Key; Choreographed by Dax Valdes
A musical retelling of the Princess and The Pea! If you thought you knew the story of "The Princess and The Pea," you may be in for a walloping surprise! Did you know that the Princess actually swam the moat to reach the Prince? Or that it wasn't the pea at all that caused the princess to have a sleepless night? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs and side-splitting shenanigans this is a rollicking spin on the classic fairy tale. You'll never look at fairy tales the same way again!
Website: http://www.millbrookplayhouse.com/Mattress.htm
Tickets: http://millbrookplayhouse.tix.com/

Trinity UMC Camp Edge
Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 09:00 AM: Bellefonte
Category: For All;For Kids;Community Annc
The Trinity United Methodist Church of Bellefonte is having a vacation bible school "Camp Edge" August 8 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for children ages three through grade six. Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. For more information, please call (814) 355-9425.

Cinderella Eats Rice & Beans: A Salsa Fairy Tale
Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 11:00 AM: Millbrook Playhouse
Cost: General Admission Tickets $5.00
Category: Family Friendly;For Kids;Theater
July 25, August 1 and August 8; 11:00 am; Book and Lyrics by Karen Zacarías; Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma. This contemporary Cinderella musical, delightfully turns the classic fairy tale on its head, telling the story from both Cinderella and the stepsister's perspective. Cinderella comes to visit her stepsister, Rosa, in the United States, but she only speaks Spanish and Rosa only speaks English. Will these two girls be able to reach an understanding at the (basket) ball (game)? With a little help from their fairy godfather, weaves a subtle lesson on empathy, sportsmanship and respect.
Website: http://www.millbrookplayhouse.com/Salsa.htm
Tickets: http://millbrookplayhouse.tix.com/

Altoona Curve @ New Hampshire Fisher Cats
Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 7:05 PM: New Hampshire
Category: Altoona Curve
Altoona Curve @ New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Logan Fire Company Chicken Barbecue
Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 10:00 AM: Bellefonte
Cost: $5-$7
Category: Dining Event;Family Friendly;For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc;Fire Hall Event
The Logan Fire Company of Bellefonte is having a chicken barbecue starting at 10:00 a.m. at the fire hall, located on Howard Street. Half chickens are $5 with meals costing $7. All proceeds will be used to purchase new equipment for the fire company.

Bald Eagle Power Squadron Boating Course
Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 09:00 AM: Centre County
Cost: Free
Category: For All;Community Annc
The Bald Eagle Power Squadron is hosting a free public boating course near Raystown Lake that will teach you how to handle your boat or personal watercraft. By completing the course, you will earn the PA Fish & Boat Commission Safe Boating Certificate. The course will be held in two parts: August 8 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. and August 15 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Jim's Anchorage in Hesston. For more information or to register, call (814) 238-6365.

PAWS Ice Cream Social
Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 1:00 PM: State College
Category: Dining Event;Family Friendly;For Tweens;Fundraiser;Community Annc
PAWS and the Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra are hosting an ice cream social August 8 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at PAWS, 1401 Trout Road in State College. All you can eat ice cream as well as entertainment from the orchestra. Kids and dogs welcome! For more information, please call (814) 237-8722. Suggested donation is $20.

Osceola Mills Women's Civic Club Flower Show
Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 10:00 AM: Osceola Mills
Category: Craft Show;For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc
The Osceola Mills Women's Civic Club is having a flower show Auust 8 at the Columbia Fire Hall from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Please have flowers in before 9:00 a.m. and picked up by 1:30 p.m.

St. John the Baptist Flea Market/Yard Sale
Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 09:00 AM: Hawk Run
Category: Craft Show;Dining Event;For All;Yard Sale;Community Annc
St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church in Hawk Run is having a flea market/yard sale August 8 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Food, including their famous holupkis, will be available.

Citizen's Hook & Ladder Company Beef & Noodles Dinner
Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 4:00 PM: Milesburg
Cost: $4-$8
Category: Dining Event;For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc;Fire Hall Event
The Citizen's Hook & Ladder Company of Milesburg is having an all-you-can-eat beef & noodles dinner August 8 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. The cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 5-10 with kids 4 and under eating free. The meal includes mashed potatoes, corn, sides and dessert.

New Hope Lutheran Church Pork Loin Dinner
Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 4:30 PM: Spring Mills
Category: Dining Event;Family Friendly;For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc
The New Hope Lutheran Church of Spring Mills is having a pork loin dinner August 8 from 4:30-7:00 p.m.

Boalsburg on the Hill Community Yard Sales
Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 09:00 AM: Boalsburg
Category: Outdoors;Yard Sale
August 7 and 8, 2009. 9am to 3pm. Antiques, collectibles, baseball and football cards, furniture, treadmill, bar stools, baby clothes, toys, old books, puzzles. For more information, call (814)466-8712.

Cancer Survivors' Association Gourmet Dinner Tickets
Sunday, July 19, 2009 to Tuesday, August 11, 2009: State College
Category: Dining Event;For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc
The Cancer Survivors' Association gourmet dinner will be held August 12. Delicious locally grown food will be served! Tickets are on sale now by calling (814) 237-2120 or at Webster's Bookstore Cafe locations on Allen Street or Aaron Drive. For more information, please view the website in this listing.
Website: http://www.cancersurvive.org/

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Bellefonte VFW Arts/Crafts Space
Tuesday, August 04, 2009 to Friday, August 14, 2009: Bellefonte
Category: For All;Community Annc
The Bellefonte VFW Ladies Auxiliary has space available for vendors at the post lawn for arts and crafts August 14-15. For more information, call (814) 355-2476.

Centre County Office of Aging Volunteers
Wednesday, August 05, 2009 to Tuesday, September 01, 2009: Bellefonte
Category: For All;Senior Citizen;Community Annc
The Centre County Office of Aging is looking for volunteer ombudsmen to visit residents in long term care facilities. An orientation meeting will be held September 2 at 6:00 p.m. in Room 146 of the Willowbank Building in Bellefonte. For more information or to RSVP, call (814) 355-6716.