APRIL 15, 2011
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What’s Happening? Fundraiser/Social Evenings
Kids’ Stuff
April 16 – Clarence American Legion Dance The Clarence American Legion is having a dance April 16 from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m. to benefit veterans and Alzheimer’s disease. The event features DJ Mike.
April 15 – Multi-cultural Fair for Children All Around the World, a multi-cultural fair for the children of the local community (ages four to 17), will be held at the Bellefonte Youth Center from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 15. This event is held by a group of Penn State students for a special-event planning class. It will feature the food, music, dance, and crafts of six different areas of the world: China, Hawaii, Mexico, Italy, Ireland, and Africa.
April 16 – Clarence Democratic Club Dance The Clarence Democratic Club is having a dance April 16 from 10:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. featuring the band Shot in the Dark. Members and guests are welcome. April 16 – Christian Singles Dance Singles Adult Ministry will hold the SAM Dance 4 Singles on Saturday April 16 at Mount Nittany United Methodist Church, 1500 E. Branch Road (Lemont area). SAM Dance Committee has a live performance for ALL of you with wellknown DJ Jeff Pennycoff. His awesome DJ song lists will also include your special requests. Dance the night away from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and enjoy the oh-so-good snack tables. Come dressed casually! Participants must be at least 21 years old to attend. ID will be required. Admission is $8 for DJ; refreshments included. Couples are also welcomed. Contact Jeff G a dancing2as1@ yahoo.com or (814) 867-7771. April 28 – Volunteer Recognition Dinner The 39th annual Centre County Council for Human Services Rose Cologne Volunteer Recognition Dinner will be held on Thursday, April 28 at the Elks Country Club, Boalsburg. The cash bar will open at 6 p.m., dinner served at 7 p.m. Each 2011 member agency of CCCHS is invited to name one volunteer to be honored at the dinner. A special table will be reserved for each organization. Cost is $22 per person. Reservations need to be made with the agency honoring the volunteer. The CCCHS pays for the volunteer dinners. The CCCHS Ann Graybill Cook Volunteer of Distinction Award will be given for a person who has served the Council as a volunteer. May 1 – Cash Bingo for Students The Bellefonte Class of 2013 Parent Association is sponsoring a cash bingo night May 1 – doors and kitchen open at 1:30 p.m., early bird games at 2:30 p.m., and regular bingo at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door and cover 20 regular games. There is additional cost for early bird games, five special games, and a jackpot game. Rip-offs, 50/50, silent auction, and food, too – at the Bellefonte High School cafeteria. May 21 – Mom Prom Relay for Life Event Ladies only – pull out those old prom dresses or bridesmaid dresses you thought you’d NEVER wear again for an evening of fun for a great cause! The event takes place at Damon’s on May 21 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Dinner and dancing included. Cash bar. The evening benefits: The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Hosted by: Tara’s Angels team. Bring an old prom photo for our prom wall of fame! Tickets are $25, sold in advance. Call Tara at (814) 383-0067.
Education & Life Matters
April 19 – 23 – Boy Scouts Carnival Troop 380 Boy Scouts Carnival is April 19 to 23 at the Westerly Parkway Plaza, State College. Ride wristbands are $15 each or purchase single ride tickets for $1 each or 20 tickets for $18. Promotional nights, get $2 off wristband – April 19 for PSU ID; April 20 for those wearing a local sports shirt; and April 21 for scouts wearing a scout shirt. Hours are from 6 p.m. to 10 .m. April 19 and 20; 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. April 21 and 22, and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and again from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. April 23. Carnival rides, games, and food. Proceeds benefit the scouts High Adventure trips. April 28 - 30 – Youth Community Art Show Young artists wanted Watermarke Church will be hosting a Youth Community Art Show featuring students from elementary, middle, and high schools on April 28 - 30. Hours are: April 28, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; April 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; and April 30 10 a.m. to 2p.m. The exhibit will be on display at our Outreach Centre located at 114 S. Spring St., Bellefonte. For entry forms and information, visit www.watermarkechurch.org. April 29 – Friends School Open House The public is invited to a Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Open House on Friday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at State College Friends School. State College Friends School provides an academically vigorous education in a nurturing environment. All are welcomed. For more info, visit www. scfriends.org or call (814) 237-8386. April 29 – Student Innovation Expo Student entrepreneurs will present ventures to the public from noon to 3 p.m. on April 29. First there will be venture booths for people to browse and ask questions while networking. Then there will be formal presentations of ventures by the student entrepreneurs. The event is free to public and is being hosted by Innoblue at University Park, an organization which works to start and support entrepreneurial ventures by Penn State students and members of the communities in the surrounding areas. It’s held at Heritage Hall in the Hetzel Union Building, University Park.
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April 15 – Advance Medical Directives In observance of National Healthcare Decisions Day, Mount Nittany Medical Center will present a free program, Make Your Healthcare Wishes Known, on April 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Conference Room 1 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. Learn about the importance of advance directives and get assistance to create one. They’re free and can be filled out without an attorney. A living will and a healthcare power of attorney are not the same thing. An advance directive is for limiting care if you are in a catastrophic accident or incapacitated. For information contact Samantha Rosefsky at (814) 231-7000 or srosefsky@mountnittany.org. April 20 & 21 – Free Parenting Workshop The State College Friends School is hosting a free parenting workshop, The Quaker Parenting Initiative: Integrating Quaker Values into Family Life on Wednesday and Thursday April 20 and 21 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Facilitators from the Quaker Parenting Initiative will lead the discussion and give specific tips for integrating the Quaker testimonies into family life. All are welcome. State College Friends School is at 1900 University Drive, State College. Free childcare provided. RSVP (814) 237-8386 April 20 – Home Sellers’ Workshop The first-ever Home Sellers Workshop is being presented by Steven Bodner, Remax Centre Realty and Jessica Dolan, Room to Breathe Home Organizing & Staging on Wednesday, April 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Schlow Memorial Library. A free first time home SELLERS workshop has never been done in our community and there’s as much to know about selling as there is about buying. April 28 – Heirloom Bulbs Garden Tour You’re invited to attend a free slide presentation and tour, Heirloom Bulbs of the Centre Furnace Mansion, on Thursday, April 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Victorians adored all flowers but were especially fond of spring flowering bulbs. Join the Centre Furnace Mansion Gardeners in the Hearth Room at 5:30 p.m. for a discussion of some of our favorite heirloom bulbs. A tour of the grounds will follow to see bulbs that are currently blooming (Mother Nature permitting). Dress for a walk. For more information, please call (814) 234-4779 or visit http://centrefurnace.org. Centre Furnace Mansion, 1001 E. College Avenue, State College. May 17 – Search & Rescue Open House The Central Region Emergency Strike Team (CREST) will hold an open house on May 17 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Centre LifeLink EMS building, 125 Puddintown Road in State College. The event is open to all ages and includes snacks and refreshments. Learn more about search and rescue services in the community and about how to volunteer – no prior experience is necessary.
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Red Cross Blood Drive Schedule APRIL 18 – APRIL 23
MON, APR. 18 10–4:00
PSU/ HUB, ALUMNI HALL, POLLOCK RD. Zimmie’s Pizza and Happy Valley Freez Ice Cream Sandwiches in the canteen! All presenting donors are entered to win a Nook, iPod Touch or an iPod Shuffle!
TUE, APR. 19 10–4:00
RED CROSS DONOR CENTER, 135 PUGH ST. STATE COLLEGE G-man Pizza in the canteen!
TUE, APR. 19 1–7:00
MILES TOWNSHIP FIREHALL, 102 BROAD ST., REBERSBURG
TUE, APR. 19 10–4:00
PSU/ HUB, ALUMNI HALL, POLLOCK RD. Zimmie’s Pizza and Happy Valley Freez Ice Cream Sandwiches in the canteen!
WED, APR. 20 1–7:00
HOWARD FIRE HALL, 14 WALNUT ST., HOWARD
WED, APR. 20 10–4:00
PSU/ HUB, ALUMNI HALL, POLLOCK RD. Zimmie’s Pizza and Happy Valley Freez Ice Cream Sandwiches in the canteen! All presenting donors are entered to win a Nook, iPod Touch or an iPod Shuffle!
THUR, APR. 21 12–6:00
OAKWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 1865 WADDLE RD., STATE COLLEGE Outback burgers and chicken sandwiches in the canteen!
THUR, APR. 21 10–4:00
PSU/ HUB, ALUMNI HALL, POLLOCK RD. Zimmie’s Pizza and Happy Valley Freez Ice Cream Sandwiches in the canteen! All presenting donors are entered to win a Nook, iPod Touch or an iPod Shuffle!
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