135th Annual Centre Grange Encampment and Fair
Grange Fair
Saturday, August 29, 2009 @ 08:00 AM: Grange Fairgrounds, Centre Hall
Cost: Daily adm. $6 (ages 11 & under enter free), Parking is $3 a day, season passes/parking available
Category: Agriculture;Carnivals and Fairs;Dining Event;Educational;Exhibit;Family Friendly;For All
The 135th edition of the Centre County Grange Encampment and Fair, more popularly known as Grange Fair, will begin this year at the Grange Fairgrounds in Centre Hall on August 27 and run through September 3. This year's edition of Grange Fair will be bigger and better than ever and feature another great slate of grandstand shows, livestock competitions, over 7,000 exhibit items all complete with lots of food and other entertainment.
Grandstand Shows:
Thursday, August 27 -- Shot in the Dark
Friday, August 28 -- John Anderson
Saturday, August 29 -- The Mahoney Brothers
Monday, August 31 -- Chuck Wicks
Tuesday, September 1 -- The Lost Trailers
Wednesday, September 2 -- Jay and the Americans
Thursday, September 3 -- Mike Alberts and the Big "E" Band
Come out to see numerous exhibits, sale items and competition exhibits featuring the most talented artists, craftsmen, cooks, and bakers around. There are TWO ride areas, on by Garbrick's Amusment and one by Bartlebaugh Amusements and there are wristband specials every day! Concerts and shows take place at several locations and feature something for everyone and the best part is, concerts are included in the price of admission!
Website: http://www.nittanyliving.net/features/grange_fair

Preview: http://www.grangefair.net/video.html

West Branch Area Shoe Bank
Saturday, August 29, 2009 @ 09:00 AM: Philipsburg
Category: For Kids;For Teens;Community Annc;Church Event
The West Branch Area Shoe Bank will be open from 9:00 a.m. until Noon at the Morrisdale United Methodist Church. At this sale, all children under age 18 are eligible for free shoes and socks with a CHIP or Access card. For more information, contact Helen at (814) 342-3014.

State College Spikes vs. Williamsport Crosscutters
Saturday, August 29, 2009 @ 1:00 PM: Medlar Field at Lubrano Park
Category: Family Friendly;Outdoors;Sports;State College Spikes
Game times: Friday 7:05, Saturday 1:00, Sunday 6:05. Friday features: 4 for $44 Friday get four Diamond Club seats, four small sodas and four hot dogs for just $44! It's Stone Broke College Student Night, Pennsylvania Sports Rivalry Night, College Student 3-2-1 Special, Mixed Martial Arts Night, Post-Game Kids Run the Bases. Saturday features: Scratch 'n' Win Saturday, Spikes Fleece Blanket Giveaway, Pre-Game Team Autograph Session, College Student 3-2-1 Special, Post-Game Kids Run the Bases, International Night. Sunday features: FIREWORKS The skies will light up over Happy Valley with a spectacular FIREWORKS display to close the 2009 home slate, Fan Appreciation Night, THON Night, Greek Night, College Student 3-2-1 Special, Pre-Game Catch on the Field, Post-Game Kids Run the Bases
Website: http://www.statecollegespikes.com
Tickets: https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2/Buy.asp?EventID=34260
Preview: http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/promotions/index.jsp?sid=t1174

Altoona Curve @ Erie SeaWolves
Saturday, August 29, 2009 @ 7:05 PM: Erie
Category: Altoona Curve
Altoona Curve @ Erie SeaWolves, 7:05 p.m.

Taylor Swift w/ Kellie Pickler & Gloriana
Saturday, August 29, 2009 @ 7:30 PM: Bryce Jordan Center
Cost: Ticket Prices: $51.50, $41.50, $22.00
Category: Concert;For All;For Teens;For Tweens;Great Date;Music;Smoke-Free
General On-Sale: Friday, May 15 at 10:00 a.m.
Taylor Swift announces her 2009 North American FEARLESS TOUR will stop at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, August 29th. One of the most anticipated musical experiences of the year, Taylor Swift’s FEARLESS TOUR will feature an incredibly theatrical presentation of graphics, sets and visual elements designed by Taylor herself.
Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, May 15 at 10:00 a.m.
Taylor’s good friend, American Idol finalist Kellie Pickler, will join Taylor as a featured artist on all of the dates. Kellie’s current single, "Best Days Of Your Life", is a revenge song that she co-wrote with Taylor, who lends background vocals on the album as well.
The bill also includes Gloriana, an exciting, new and vibrant force in country music. The group consists of four uniquely talented and enthusiastic young musicians joining forces to create a fresh, one-of-a-kind sound with soaring four-part harmonies and an electric stage presence. Their first single, "Wild At Heart", is just arriving at Country radio to rave reviews, and their debut album is set for release later this year.
Reserved seats go on sale Friday, May 15th at 10:00am at the Bryce Jordan Center, Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State Tickets Downtown, Penn State Altoona campus ticket outlet, all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone at 814-865-5555 or online.
Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/University-Park-PA/Bryce-Jordan-Center/38699038659#/event.php?eid=8151
Tickets: http://www.bjc.psu.edu
Preview: http://www.taylorswift.com

Beagle 911 Adoptions at Wiscoy
Saturday, August 29, 2009 @ 11:00 AM: State College
Category: For All;Community Annc
Beagle 911 will have adoptions at Wiscoy Pet Foods, 424 West Aaron Drive in State College, from 12:00-3:00 p.m.

American Heart Association Benefit Yard Sale
Saturday, August 29, 2009 @ 08:00 AM: State College
Category: For All;Fundraiser;Outdoors;Community Annc
AmeriServ Bank, 734 South Atherton Street in State College, is having a yard sale to benefit the American Heart Association from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

CMA Gospel Strings @ Saint John's UCC
Saturday, August 29, 2009 @ 7:00 PM: Boalsburg
Category: Christian;Concert;For Tweens;Outdoors;Community Annc
Saint John's United Church of Christ in Boalsburg is having an outdoor concert featuring CMA Gospel Strings at 7:00 p.m. Free refreshments! Bring a lawn chair.

Two-Family Garage Sale
Saturday, August 29, 2009 @ 08:00 AM: State College
Category: Yard Sale
Saturday August 29, 8AM to 1PM. Lots of kid items, from strollers to clothing to toys and more! Plus, men and women clothing, and select housewares. Location: 689 & 688 Tanager Dr, State College.

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.

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.

Fall Festival/Pumpkin Celebration Vendor Space
Monday, August 17, 2009 to Friday, September 11, 2009: State College
Category: For All;Community Annc
Vendor spots are available for Benner Township's annual Fall Festival/Pumpkin Celebration to be held September 12. For more information, call (814) 355-1419.

SCAHS Class of 1965 Notice
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 to Friday, December 25, 2009: State College
Category: For All;Community Annc
The State College High School Class of 1965 is holding its 45th reunion June 25-26, 2010. If you know of classmates that have moved out of the area, please e-mail Charles Poust at crp44@verizon.net.