Our Lady of Victory Preschool
Saturday, February 06, 2010 @ 09:30 AM: State College
Category: Family Friendly;For All;For Kids;Community Annc
Our Lady of Victory Preschool will be holding an open house February 5-6 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at the preschool, 810 Westerly Parkway in State College. Open to children of all faiths and cultures between age two-and-a-half and five.

The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD: Simon Boccanegra – Giuseppe Verdi
Saturday, February 06, 2010 @ 1:00 PM: The State Theatre
Cost: $22 Adult, $20 Senior, $18 Student and $15 Child
Category: Concert;Music
Four decades into a legendary Met career, tenor Plácido Domingo makes history singing the title role in Verdi’s gripping political thriller, which is written for a baritone. Adrianne Pieczonka, Marcello Giordani, and James Morris are his co-stars in this moving and tragic story of a father and his lost daughter. James Levine conducts. Approximate Running Time 3 hours 40 minutes / 2 intermissions *12:00pm Discussion with Douglas Meyer, Music Director of the Pennsylvania Centre Orchestra Back for its 3rd year at The State Theatre! As part of its efforts to reinvigorate opera and reach out to a broader public, the Metropolitan Opera launched a groundbreaking program in December of 2006 —The Metropolitan Opera: Live in High-Definition, a series of opera performances transmitted live in HD to movie theaters around the world. From its inaugural season, the series enjoyed critical acclaim and global box office success, attracting an audience of more than 325,000 attendees for six live and six encore events in seven countries. In the second season, the number of performances increased to eight live and eight encore events, seen in 17 countries, with audience numbers nearly tripling to more than 935,000. The Met: Live in HD returns this fall, with 9 transmissions scheduled during the 2009–10 season. All performances take place on Saturdays at 1:00pm and are transmitted live. We have seen growing numbers of attendees here at the theatre. We have even created a group of State Theatre Opera Buffs with pre-opera discussions and luncheons. See what you’ve been missing!
Website: http://thestatetheatre.org/Events/fullevent.php?id=557
Tickets: http://thestatetheatre.org/support_member_login.php
Preview: http://www.metoperafamily.org/metopera/broadcast/hd_events_current.aspx

Penn's Caves Bat Tours
Saturday, February 06, 2010 @ 12:00 PM: Penns Cave & Wildlife Park
Category: Animals;For All
Saturdays & Sundays November, December & February 12:00, 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. America's ONLY All-Water Cavern & Wildlife Park offers unique tours in the cooler months that highlight the facts, folklore and fantasy of these unique flying mammals. Make reservations by emailing info@pennscave.com or calling (814) 364-1664.
Website: www.pennscave.com

Nittany Lions vs. Minnesota
Saturday, February 06, 2010 @ 2:00 PM: Bryce Jordan Center
Category: Penn State;Sports
Come to the BJC and cheer on your Nittany Lions as they continue their 2009-10 Big Ten schedule with a match-up against Minnesota. Tip-off is set for 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.bjc.psu.edu/Events/event.asp?event_code=020610&month=2&day=6&year=2010
Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/16612/

Penn State Icers vs. Rhode Island
Saturday, February 06, 2010 @ 3:30 PM: Penn State Ice Pavillion
Cost: $4 - $7.50
Category: Penn State;Sports
The Icers past and present celebrate Alumni Weekend as well as their 70th anniversary of ice hockey! Check out the team's third jersey at Saturday's game. All Games are broadcast at FightOnState.com. Click the "Listen Here" Link at http://pennstate.scout.com/3/IcersHockey.html. Broadcasts start approximately 15 min. before game time.
Website: http://www.pennstatehockey.com/
Tickets: http://php.scripts.psu.edu/clubs/up/psuicers/tickets.htm
Preview: http://pennstate.scout.com/3/IcersHockey.html

A Teacher's Tale
Saturday, February 06, 2010 @ 7:30 PM: Milesburg
Cost: $3-$5
Category: For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc;Bald Eagle HS
"A Teacher's Tale" will be presented February 5-6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bald Eagle High School auditorium. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for students. The play is based on a story by Charles Dickens as dramatized by Darwin Reid Payne. For more information, contact Eric Brinser at ebrinser@beasd.org or (814) 355-4868 ext. 343.

Bellefonte Little League Signups
Saturday, February 06, 2010 @ 08:00 AM: Bellefonte
Category: For All;For Kids;Community Annc
Bellefonte Little League is having registration for new/returning players February 4-5 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and February 6 from 8:00 a.m. until Noon at the fields on North Penn Street. Any child between age 5-12 on/before April 30, 2010 is eligible. For more information, call (814) 355-7627 or e-mail bellefontelittleleague@gmail.com.

Countdown to Kindergarten
Saturday, February 06, 2010 @ 10:00 AM: State College
Category: For All;For Kids;Community Annc
Smart Start Centre County is hosting the "Countdown to Kindergarten" in front of JC Penny at the Nittany Mall March 13 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for families and their 3-5 year olds. The event will feature displays from school districts as well as magic shows/crafts for children. For more information, please view the website in this listing.
Website: http://www.smartstartcc.org.

St. John's School Children's Fun Fair
Saturday, February 06, 2010 @ 10:00 AM: Bellefonte
Category: For All;For Kids;Community Annc
Saint John School in Bellefonte is having their annual Children's Fun Fair from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the school. The event, which includes, games, raffles, food and more, is open to the public. For more information, please call (814) 355-2939.

Film: Dark Side of Oz PG-13
Saturday, February 06, 2010 @ 12:00 AM: The State Theatre
Cost: $5
Category: Concert;Music
The State Theatre decided to bring back Dark Side of Oz for the second time after two sold out shows last year. Come see what it’s all about on Friday, February 5 at 7pm, 9:30pm or midnight! The Wizard of Oz has been a classic film, ever since it came out. Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon has been a must-have on any album collectors shelf since 1973. Now you can enjoy them together - on the State Theatre’s 31 foot big screen with state of the art surround sound. When Dark Side of the Moon is played simultaneously with the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, numerous images from the film appear to synchronize with the music and lyrics. All band members (save Roger Waters) and engineer Alan Parsons have firmly stated that the phenomenon is a coincidence. This effect has often been called Dark Side of Oz or Dark Side of the Rainbow. The title of the music video experience comes from a combination of the album title and the film’s song “Over the Rainbow.” It is also a reference to the rainbow from the prism design on the cover of the Pink Floyd album.Arguably, playing any two media together will produce an impression of a striking amount of coincidence.
Website: http://thestatetheatre.org/Events/fullevent.php?id=639
Tickets: https://www.choicesecure01.net/mainapp/eventschedule.aspx?Clientid=StatePA&prod=4460
Preview: http://www.everwonder.com/david/wizardofoz/

Premiere: Rethinking PowerPoint
Saturday, February 06, 2010 @ 8:00 PM: The State Theatre
Cost: $10*, $4* Students and Children
Category: Film
Saturday February 6, 2010; 8:00 pm see Rethinking PowerPoint is a feature film that about one of the world's most used, and misused, software products. Created by Ron Galloway (www.galloway.tv), the director of the popular film Why Wal-Mart Works, the film Rethinking PowerPoint focuses on the problems with most PowerPoint presentations, and how presenters can use the program to its full potential. Rethinking PowerPoint features interviews with experts on slide design, storytelling, graphics, stagecraft, and cognitive theory. Because Penn State is a leader in researching the effects of different slide designs, many of those interviewed are Penn State students and faculty.
Website: http://thestatetheatre.org/Events/fullevent.php?id=640
Tickets: https://www.choicesecure01.net/mainapp/eventschedule.aspx?Clientid=StatePA&prod=4463

2010 Summer Youth Fair
Saturday, February 06, 2010 @ 10:00 AM: Boalsburg
Category: Family Friendly;For All;For Kids;Community Annc
The 2010 Summer Youth Fair will be held February 6 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Mount Nittany Middle School. Check out the variety of programs offered by over 25 providers in Central Pennsylvania! Enter to win attendance incentives such as free camp registrations, t-shirts, tote bags, free kayak lessons, enrollment discounts and more.

Haiti Relief Benefit Bingo
Saturday, February 06, 2010 @ 1:00 PM: Tyrone
Category: Bingo;For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc
A bingo game to benefit the American Red Cross Haiti relief effort will be held February 6 at 1:00 p.m. at the Tipton Fire Hall in Tipton. Admission is $35 in advance or $40 at the door. 18 special games at $400 each and two jackpot games at $1,000 each.

Snow/Ice Clearing
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 to Monday, March 01, 2010: State College
Category: For All;Community Annc
The Patton Township Police Department would like to remind residents that sidewalks must be cleared of all snow/ice within 24 hours after the end of the storm.

Parking/Snow Accumulation
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 to Monday, March 01, 2010: State College
Category: For All;Community Annc
The Patton Township Police Department would like to remind all residents that there is no parking on Patton Township streets within 48 hours of a 2" or greater accumulation of snow.

SCAHS Class of 1985 25th Reunion
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 to Saturday, July 24, 2010: State College
Category: For All;Community Annc
The State College High School class of 1985 is having their 25th reunion August 7, 2010. Please update contact information at the website in this listing or join the Facebook group SCAHS '85. For more information, call Keith Thompson at (814) 272-8673.
Website: http://statehighalumni.com/

Military Museum Witner Closing
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 to Sunday, March 14, 2010: Pennsylvania Military Museum
Category: For All;Community Annc
The Pennsylvania Military Museum will be closed to public visitation beginning the week of December 21 and will remain closed through the winter until March 14. Scheduled special events will continue and groups may reserve tours at any time during this period.

YMCA of Centre County Girls Program
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 to Monday, March 15, 2010: State College
Cost: $80-$100
Category: For All;Community Annc
The YMCA of Centre County will be starting a program for girls’ ages 6-9th grade designed to promote self-esteem and self-respect with a section of physical fitness. Each student will have the opportunity to gain positive leadership skills that will help them lead a healthy life. This program, Great Girls, will have many components throughout the 8 weeks such as healthy eating, body image, and how to stay active while having fun. The program will meet every Tuesday and Thursday 4:00-5:30pm starting on March 15th at the State College YMCA. There will be a bus from Mount Nittany Middle School that can drop off at the YMCA if you contact the school. The cost of the program for members is $80 and $100 for non-members. For more information contact Hayley at hweyhe@ymcaofcentrecounty.org.

Wise Crackers Comedy Club Alzheimer's Association Fundraiser
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 to Friday, March 26, 2010: State College
Cost: $15
Category: For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc
Home Instead Senior Care is selling tickets for the Wise Crackers Comedy Club Show March 26 at the Ramada Inn State College. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with a silent auction with the show starting at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and the proceeds will go to the Alzheimer's Association. For tickets, call (814) 238-8820.

Bus Trip to Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival May 1st
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 to Sunday, February 07, 2010: Centre Hall
Category: Club Event;Community Annc
Seats are going fast for the Penns Valley Area Knitters Bus trip to Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival on Saturday, May 1. Open to non-members. Lots of fun at the festival and on the bus. Light breakfast provided. Terrific door prizes! Cost $45 per person to ride a comfy bus. Let the driving and parking to someone else! Bus leaves at 7 a.m. from behind American Legion in Centre Hall. Call 777-3190 for more information. Limited seating.
Website: http://pvareaknitters.bravehost.com/

Center for the Performing Arts Food Bank Donations
Thursday, January 28, 2010 to Thursday, April 15, 2010: University Park Campus
Category: For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc
The Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State is collecting donations through April 15 to benefit food banks throughout Centre County. Donate non-perishable food/household items at CPA presentations in Eisenhower Auditorium beginning with The Trial of the Cantonsville Nine of February 2 and ending with Mamma Mia! on April 15. For more information, please view the website in this listing.
Website: http://www.cpa.psu.edu

American Dream Housing Fund Benefit Auction
Tuesday, February 02, 2010 to Friday, February 26, 2010: State College
Cost: $20
Category: Auction;For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc
The Centre County Association of Realtors (CCAR) is selling tickets for the American Dream Housing Fund Benefit Auction to be held February 26 from 6:30-10:00 p.m. at the Ramada Inn State College. The event is open to the public. Tickets are $20 and include auction eligibility, entertainment and hors d'oeuvres reception. For tickets or more information, call CCAR at (814) 238-7622. Group discounts are available.

Haiti Relief Benefit Craft Show Space
Tuesday, February 02, 2010 to Saturday, February 27, 2010: State College
Category: Craft Show;For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc
Craft vendor spaces available for a craft show to benefit Haiti relief. Contact Debbie at (814) 355-3979 for more information.

Dollhouse Display for Haiti Relief
Tuesday, February 02, 2010 to Saturday, February 27, 2010: State College
Category: For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc
A local miniature dollhouse shop is looking for dollhouses to display in show to benefit Haiti relief. Contact Debbie at (814) 355-3979 for more information.