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HappyValley.com is the comprehensive online guide to fun in the beautiful Happy Valley region. To advertise, contact Greg@affinityconnection.com; 800‑598‑4050, etc 131. To submit content, contact Cara@HappyValley.com. Enjoy Best of Fall and Winter Feasts and Fun at The Nittany Lion Inn and The Penn Stater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Happy Homecoming in Happy Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Ten Big Homecoming Moments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 It’s Not Just About Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Make Happy Valley Your Home for Wine and Brews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 New Eats & Fall Fun at Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery Bottles Up a Delicious Fall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Happy Valley Tour Adventures Has Something Cool Planned for You . . . . . . . . 22 Fall’s Best Fests are Here!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Pizza Mia is Part of Our Downtown State College Now, and That’s Great News!. . . . 26 Catering Options Aplenty for Your Next Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Raystown Lake Region Offers 4 Seasons of Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Saquon Barkley: Penn State’s Soft‑Spoken Superstar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Happy Valley Harvest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Chemistry, Fan Interaction Drive Franklin’s Weekly Radio Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 What’s New in Happy Valley?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Happy Valley By The numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Center for the Performing Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 7 Happy Valley Tour Adventures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Kelly’s Steak & Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Kimchi Korean Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Lincoln Caverns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Penn State Homecoming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 15, 24, 25, 37, 47, 48 Penn State Hospitality (The Nittany Lion Inn/The Penn Stater). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Pizza Mia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Port Matilda Hotel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Seven Mountains Wine Cellars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Enjoy Best of Fall and Winter Feasts and Fun at The Nittany Lion Inn and The Penn Stater

Penn State’s premier hotels, The Nittany Lion Inn on campus and The Penn Stater located in Innovation Park, are ready for your visit back to Happy Valley. With golf packages, game weekend seafood buffets, Sunday brunches and events around the holidays, your visit back to Happy Valley just got more delicious!

Golf and Fishing Packages You can make your next round of golf at Penn State’s golf courses even better by staying at The Nittany Lion Inn or The Penn Stater. Their golf packages include a round of golf (choose 18 or 36 holes), accommodations for one night, a sumptuous full American breakfast buffet, a bucket of range balls and cart, 20% Pro Shop Discount and a beverage welcoming you to Happy Valley! Are you enjoying our local prime fly‑fishing spots? Their tight line package includes an overnight at The Nittany Lion Inn and unguided world‑class fishing in the Little Juniata River (with guided experiences available). Professional fly‑fishing guides and instructors will take care of all the details, ensuring that you enjoy your quality time with family and friends!

Sunday Morning Brunches The Penn Stater’s and Nittany Lion Inn’s brunch buffets are award winning, and after one visit, you’ll know why. At The Dining Room at The Nittany Lion Inn, enjoy a carving station, omelet station, fresh smoked salmon and all your breakfast favorites. At The Gardens at The Penn Stater, you’ll get a complimentary mimosa or champagne with breakfast dishes like scrambled eggs with pepperoni, to‑ mato and fresh mozza‑ rella cheese alongside their weekly featured items—an omelet sta‑ tion, Belgian waffles, salad bar, dessert table 4

and much more. Reservations are recommended—call the Dining Room at 814‑865‑8590 or The Gardens at The Nittany Lion Inn at 814‑863‑5090.

Thanksgiving Relax and let someone else do the cooking for Thanksgiving. You’ll enjoy a nearly endless selection of culinary delights and familiar favorites at the Thanksgiving buffet available at both The Nittany Lion Inn and The Penn Stater. Choose The Nittany Lion Inn with its classic colonial feel, or discover one of Happy Val‑ ley’s best kept secrets in the bright, contemporary, cheerful Penn Stater. These reservations fill up fast—reserve your table now by calling The Nittany Lion Inn at 814‑865‑5890 or The Penn Stater at 814‑863‑5090.

Breakfast with Santa Ho Ho Ho! Santa Claus is coming to…The Nittany Lion Inn! Bring the family for Breakfast with Santa on December 3 and 10. Enjoy a delicious start to your day, and take home a complimentary photo with our star guest, Santa. Call 814‑865‑5890 for more information and reservations.

Christmas Eve at the Penn Stater Add The Penn Stater to your Christmas Eve plans. Their buf‑ fet features familiar favorites and decadent new treats that will make your Christmas Eve even better! Reserve a table today at 814‑863‑5090. Let them do the decorating and cooking for your Christmas Eve this year it just might start being a favorite new Christmas tradition!

Christmas Day Buffet at the Inn The Nittany Lion Inn ushers in Christmas Day with an end‑ less array of main dishes, sides and their famous dessert buffet featuring Creamery ice cream, Christmas cookies, freshly baked cakes and pies and more! The only thing better would be a white

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From the Editor

So even though I’ve lived in Happy Valley most of my life, I am a bit football‑illiterate. In my first job out of college, I once congratulated a Penn State client for his team making it to the Super Bowl. Now as a managing editor, I overcompensate for my blind side by surrounding myself with a cutting edge videographer John Patishnock, photographer Tim Weight, and amazing football writers Jeff Cavanaugh, John Patishnock, David Abruzz‑ ese, Les Barnhart and Travis Johnson who bleed blue and white on HappyValley.com. Yet for all my football‑illiteracy, I am writing this as Penn State battles Temple, and I can feel the energy from here. I find myself checking the score and scanning the photos on Facebook. Because these fall Saturdays include all of us… they are family reunions. For a handful of the most beautiful weekends known For a handful of the most beautiful to humanity, Happy Valley comes together and gets it DONE. The football stadium is full. There’s live music in the wineries on Friday weekends known to humanity, Happy nights. There are fall festivals and world‑class shows and farm‑fresh Valley comes together and gets it DONE. food on your plate and Homecoming just keeps getting closer. We’ve put this guide together to help you find the best fun for these fantastic weekends (and all the moments in between) that you live right here. Happy fall, Happy Valley.

Cara Aungst Managing Editor, HappyValley.com

Calendar of Events October

October 1

Penn State Football vs Minnesota Beaver Stadium gopsusports.com Apple Cider Demonstration Day Way Fruit Farm wayfruitfarm.com/ festivals.php Fall Foliage Sightseeing Cruise Raystown Lake raystown.org/events/

October 2 Harvest Festival and Grape Stomp Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery brownpapertickets.com/ event/2597273 Fall Foliage Sightseeing Cruise Raystown Lake raystown.org/events/ October 3 Theresa Caputo Live Bryce Jordan Center bjc.psu.edu October 5 BOPS Carnival & Field Day HUB Lawn homecoming.psu.edu/ About/Events

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Disturbed with Chevelle and Nothing More Bryce Jordan Center bjc.psu.edu

Penn State Men’s Hockey vs. St. Lawrence Pegula Ice Arena gopsusports.com

Rascal Flatts with Chase Bryant Bryce Jordan Center Bjc.psu.edu

Penn State Men’s Hockey vs. St. Lawrence Pegula Ice Arena gopsusports.com

October 7 Homecoming Parade Downtown and campus homecoming.psu.edu

Fall Festival Way Fruit Farm wayfruitfarm.com/ festivals.php

October 6 Oktoberfest Tussey Mountain tusseymountain.com

First Friday Downtown State College downtownstatecollege.com

October 8 Penn State Football vs Maryland Homecoming Beaver Stadium gopsusports.com

Invent Penn State Venture and IP Conference Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel Pennstatevip.com Dark Star Orchestra The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org

Ghost & Goblins Tours Lincoln Caverns lincolncaverns.com Invent Penn State Venture and IP Conference Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel Pennstatevip.com

Ghost & Goblins Tours Lincoln Caverns lincolncaverns.com

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October 28

Homecoming Parade

Ghost & Goblins Tours October 8

Lincoln Caverns lincolncaverns.com

October 9

Penn State Football vs Maryland

Impractical Jokers Starring the Tenderloins

Beaver Stadium gopsusports.com

Bryce Jordan Center Bjc.psu.edu

October 18

November 13

Shadowland by Pilobolus

Penn State Wrestling vs. Stanford

Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu

October 15

November 12

Pumpkin Festival

Candlelight Harvest Dinner

Penn State Arboretum arboretum.psu.edu

Downtown and through campus homecoming.psu.edu

Rec Hall gopsusports.com

Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery mtnittanywinery.com

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Calendar of Events Penn State Horticulture Show Snyder Ag Arena agsci.psu.edu/ag‑arena/events Fall Foliage Sightseeing Cruise Raystown Lake raystown.org/events/ Penn State Horse Barn Fall Open House Horse Barns, Corner of Park Ave and Fox Hollow facebook.com/ events/1581683895467187/ October 9 Penn State Horticulture Show Snyder Ag Arena agsci.psu.edu/ag‑arena/events Fall Foliage Sightseeing Cruise Raystown Lake raystown.org/events/ Impractical Jokers Starring the Tenderloins Bryce Jordan Center Bjc.psu.edu

October 12 David Sedaris The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org October 13 Penn State Women’s Soccer vs. Rutgers Jeffrey Field gopsusports.com Straighten Up and Fly Right: Nat King Cole Tribute Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu Bela Fleck and Victor Wooten The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org October 14 Ghost & Goblins Tours Lincoln Caverns lincolncaverns.com Pumpkin Festival Penn State Arboretum arboretum.psu.edu

Pumpkin Giveaway Penn State Arboretum arboretum.psu.edu

October 12 David Sedaris The State Theatre | thestatetheatre.org

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Calendar of Events Flashlight Tours and Haunted Miners Maze Penn’s Cave pennscave.com/events

Penn State Women’s Soccer vs. Purdue Jeffrey Field gopsusports.com

Fall Festival Way Fruit Farm wayfruitfarm.com/ festivals.php

October 18 Shadowland by Pilobolus Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu

October 15 17th Annual Fall Festival Downtown State College Downtownstatecollege.com

October 20 Jeff Dunham: Perfectly Unbalanced Bryce Jordan Center bjc.psu.edu

Ghost & Goblins Tours Lincoln Caverns lincolncaverns.com Pumpkin Festival Penn State Arboretum arboretum.psu.edu Bellefonte Fall Festival Talleyrand Park Bellefonte.com Fall Foliage Sightseeing Cruise Raystown Lake raystown.org/events/ Harvest Fest Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery mtnittanywinery.com The Idol Kings: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac The State Theatre Thestatetheatre.org October 16 Fall Foliage Sightseeing Cruise Raystown Lake raystown.org/events/ Fall Foliage Walk Millbrook Marsh Nature Center crpr.org/Millbrook/ MMNC‑Menu.html

October 26 Penn State Women’s Soccer vs. Ohio State Jeffrey Field gopsusports.com October 27 Penn State Men’s Hockey vs. Canisius Pegula Ice Arena gopsusports.com October 28 Ghost & Goblins Tours Lincoln Caverns lincolncaverns.com

The Grateful Ball with The Travelin’ McCourys & Jeff Austin Band The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org

Flashlight Tours and Haunted Miners Maze Penn’s Cave pennscave.com/events

October 21 Ghost & Goblins Tours Lincoln Caverns lincolncaverns.com

Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu

October 22 Penn State Football vs Ohio State Beaver Stadium gopsusports.com

October 29 Penn State Football vs Purdue Beaver Stadium gopsusports.com

Ghost & Goblins Tours Lincoln Caverns lincolncaverns.com Howard Fire Company Punkin Chunkin Festival Bald Eagle State Park facebook.com/Howard FireCompanyFallPunkin ChunkinFestival October 25 Odd Squad Live! Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu

November

November 2 Penn State Men’s Hockey vs. Niagara Pegula Ice Arena gopsusports.com

November 4 First Friday Downtown State College Downtownstatecollege.com November 5 Penn State Football vs Iowa Beaver Stadium gopsusports.com Arthur Goldstein Chumley’s facebook.com/Chumleys/ Pure Cane Sugar Zeno’s Pub Zenospub.com November 8 Jake Shimabukuro The State Theatre Thestatetheatre.org

November 9 Henry Rollins The State Theatre Thestatetheatre.org November 10 Penn State Men’s Hockey vs. Alaska Anchorage Pegula Ice Arena gopsusports.com November 11 Straight No Chaser Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu Penn State Men’s Hockey vs. Alaska Anchorage Pegula Ice Arena gopsusports.com November 12 Crafts and Coffee The Makery facebook.com/ events/1741841 196090249/ Candlelight Harvest Dinner Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery mtnittanywinery.com

Sankyoku, An Evening of Japanese Music The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org Ghost & Goblins Tours Lincoln Caverns lincolncaverns.com Penn State Men’s Hockey vs. Canisius Pegula Ice Arena gopsusports.com October 30 Halloween Costume Parade Downtown State College Crpr.org/sp‑events/ specials.html

October 20 Jeff Dunham: Perfectly Unbalanced Bryce Jordan Center | bjc.psu.edu

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Calendar of Events December

December 1 Penn State Men’s Hockey vs. Michigan Pegula Ice Arena gopsusports.com

December 2 Stocking Stuffer Antiques Art & Fine Craft Sale Centre County Historical Society Centrehistory.org/ stockingstuffer

December 11 Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Throughout Bellefonte bellefontevictorian christmas.com

Christmas Market Lemont Granary lemontvillage.org/ christmas‑market First Friday Downtown State College Downtownstatecollege.com

Brand New with The Front Bottoms and Modern Baseball Bryce Jordan Center bjc.psu.edu

November 18 Penn State Men’s Hockey vs. Arizona State Pegula Ice Arena gopsusports.com

November 13 Penn State Wrestling vs. Stanford Rec Hall gopsusports.com

November 19 A Heartland Christmas Susquehanna Wine Trail pawinetrail.com

Boalsburg Hometown Christmas Boalsburg Village sites.google.com/site/ boalsburgvillage conservancy/

November 26 Penn State Football vs Michigan State Beaver Stadium gopsusports.com

December 3 Christmas Market Lemont Granary lemontvillage.org/ christmas‑market

A Heartland Christmas Susquehanna Wine Trail pawinetrail.com

Stocking Stuffer Antiques Art & Fine Craft Sale Centre County Historical Society Centrehistory.org/ stockingstuffer

Home Free: A Country Christmas The State Theatre Thestatetheatre.org November 17 Tree Lighting Downtown State College Downtownstatecollege.com Roomful of Teeth Schwab Auditorium cpa.psu.edu

November 30 Bria Skonberg Quintet Schwab Auditorium cpa.psu.edu

Penn State Men’s Hockey vs. Arizona State Pegula Ice Arena gopsusports.com

Penn State Men’s Hockey vs. Michigan Pegula Ice Arena gopsusports.com

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Boalsburg Hometown Christmas Boalsburg Village sites.google.com/site/ boalsburgvillageconser‑ vancy Winter Craft Market Mt. Nittany Middle School wintercraftmarket.com A Heartland Christmas Susquehanna Wine Trail pawinetrail.com

Winter Celebration Penn State Arboretum Arboretum.psu.edu December 10 Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Throughout Bellefonte bellefontevictorian christmas.com Festival of Trees CPI, Pleasant Gap ccunitedway.org/ festival‑trees

December 4 Stocking Stuffer Antiques Art & Fine Craft Sale Centre County Historical Society Centrehistory.org/ stockingstuffer

December 11 Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Throughout Bellefonte bellefontevictorian christmas.com

Penn State Wrestling vs. Lehigh Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com

Festival of Trees CPI, Pleasant Gap ccunitedway.org/ festival‑trees

Penn State School of Music: Mosaic Eisenhower Auditorium music.psu.edu/events

Penn State Wrestling vs. Binghamton Rec Hall Gopsusports.com

December 9 Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Throughout Bellefonte Bellefontevictorian christmas.com

Handel’s Messiah Schwab Auditorium centreorchestra.org

Festival of Trees CPI, Pleasant Gap ccunitedway.org/ festival‑trees

Turkuaz & The New Mastersounds The State Theatre Thestatetheatre.org December 31 First Night Downtown State College firstnightstatecollege.com

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Carnival, Parade, and Game vs. Maryland Highlight Weeklong Festivities By Jeff Cavanaugh Homecoming is here! Billed “Old State Inspiring New Begin‑ nings,” this year is shaping up to be the best one yet with a week’s worth of fantastic events and celebrations. Here is what the fun looks like!

SUNDAY The fun begins October 2 with the always popular Homecoming Dance Competition and Concert in Alumni Hall.

MONDAY Enjoy the Past to Present event at the HUB on Monday, October 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. which—in addition to performances, food and activities—gives students and alumni an opportunity to learn about the history of the University and its current successes.

TUESDAY On Tuesday, October 4, the For the Glory Talent Show will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Eisenhower Auditorium—where members of the student body get an opportunity to impress you with some of their amazing musical, dancing and other talents.

WEDNESDAY On Wednesday from 2 to 7 p.m., one of the largest events of the Homecoming celebration—the Best of Penn State Carnival—will take place on the Old Main lawn and give current students a chance to interact with alums and the Happy Valley community.

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VIP Package” that comes with a pre‑show acoustic concert, VIP cash bar and a whole lot more. Odds are Rascal Flatts don’t plan to pull a Springsteen and play until midnight, so there should still be time to make it for some of the Guard the Lion Shrine event!

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FRIDAY Then on Friday, October 7, the Parade—with its always exciting float and banner competitions—will weave through the streets of downtown State College beginning at 6 p.m. One of the most popular events of the weekend, hosted by the Penn State Alumni Association’s Lion Ambassadors is the “Guard the Lion Shrine” event which takes place from 9 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Friday night, October 7. Held immediately after the Homecoming parade, Guard the Lion Shrine includes music, games, activities, and food, all beside the Lion Shrine in the northeast corner of University Park. Penn State ROTC students volunteer their time to stand guard at the shrine, allowing for plenty of photo‑ops for students, alumni, and sure, even visiting Terps fans if they want to get in on the Homecoming fun. Right after the parade, country music superstars Rascal Flatts will bring their Rhythm & Roots Tour to the Bryce Jordan Center at 8 p.m. The Friday, October 7 concert is sure to be a highlight of the weekend and tickets are on sale at the Bryce Jordan Center, Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State Downtown Theatre or online. And if you really want to make Homecoming Weekend one you’ll never forget, Rascal Flatts is offering a “Summer Nights

On the day of the big game, the annual Student‑Alumni Tailgate Competition will be held to award prizes to tailgaters competing in four categories: Best Food, Most Creativity, Best Overall and the Paul Frankhouser Most Penn State Spirit Tailgating award. On the day of the competition, judges help score all tailgates and reward winners with Penn State prizes. Think you have the best tailgate in Happy Valley? This is the best way to earn your stripes! Registration for the Tailgate Competition, which is free, will take place online at homecoming.psu.edu and will be open until 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, October 1st. The Nittany Lions host the Maryland Terrapins at noon. And lastly, following the big game against Maryland, the Penn State Alumni Association will host the Alumni Zone Tailgate at the Indoor Multi‑Sport Facility between the Bryce Jordan Center and the outdoor track. The party features unlimited carnival‑inspired foods and Penn State favorites like grilled stickies, Berkey Creamery ice cream, hot sausages, mac and cheese and cotton candy. And to keep the party going, there’s a cash‑only bar available! The event will include a ton of great games and activities and a chance to meet the Grand Marshal, Honorary Grand Marshal, famous alumni and Penn State coaches. The event opens immediately following the game and tickets cost $20 for Alumni Association members and $35 for non‑members.

Happy Homecoming to all Penn Staters! We love football as much as you do! Like us at facebook.com/ happyvalleypsu to keep up with predictions, game highlight videos and fun for the whole football weekend!

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Ten Big Homecoming Moments A Countdown of Nail‑Biting Moments and Plays in Nittany Lion History By Jeff Cavanaugh Homecoming is a time for the community to welcome back alumni and to celebrate the history and traditions of Penn State with events throughout the week showcasing the different community organiza‑ tions, student groups and programs in State College. But come Satur‑ day afternoon, Homecoming is all about football. This year, Penn State welcomes the Maryland Terrapins to Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 8 for the 97th Homecoming game in Nittany Lion history. Since the first Homecoming game in 1920, the Nittany Lions own a 69‑22‑5 Homecoming record and an even more impressive 18‑5 record since joining the Big Ten conference in 1993. Against the Terps, the Nittany Lions have been dominant with 36 wins in 39 games—but the teams have split the two contests since the Terps joined the Big Ten with the Nittany Lions winning a 31‑30 nail biter in Baltimore last October. There is no denying that each Homecoming game is special— players, fans, alums and students always remember Homecoming games and performances. So while we count down to kickoff

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to Penn State’s 97th Homecoming game against the Terrapins, here’s a look at 10 memorable Homecoming games in Penn State history:

1. Penn State 14 v. Dartmouth 7 October 9, 1920 The first official Homecoming game was one for the record books. With a capacity crowd of 12,000 (yes, 12,000 was huge in the ’20s but probably wouldn’t fill the student section now), and the game tied at 7, Penn State’s W. Glenn Killinger intercepted a pass near midfield and took it all the way back to the two yard line to set up Joe Lightner’s game‑winning touchdown. The Nittany Lions finished 1920 with an undefeated season (7‑0‑2).

2. Penn State 21 v. Navy 3 October 20, 1923 With a Beaver Field attendance record of 20,000, the Nittany Lions improved to 4‑0 on the season with a dominating win over unbeaten Navy. It was the Midshipmen's only loss of the 1923 season—a season during which they only surrendered 62 points—but three of those touchdowns belonged to Penn State's All‑American Harry "Light Horse" Wilson, in one of the great‑ est Nittany Lions performances of all time ran for 123 yards and scored on a 55‑yard

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interception return, a 95‑yard kickoff return and a 72‑yard run off a fake reverse.

3. Penn State 6 v. Lafayette 3 October 26, 1929 Almost unbelievable to read, but according to Penn State lore— the Nittany Lions trailed Lafayette 3‑0 with 15 seconds left in the game. On third down, Lafayette decides to punt rather than risk a turnover and with tacklers bearing down on Penn State’s Cooper French, he pitches the ball to his roommate Frank Diedrich who takes it all the way for the game‑winning touch‑ down. Too bad that televised football was still ten years away.

4. Penn State 40 v. Syracuse 0 October 18, 1947 Not many 40‑0 games are really memorable—but the Nittany Lions’ Homecoming blowout of the Syracuse Orangemen was historically dominant. Penn State’s defense held the Orange‑ men to minus‑47 yards on 49 plays. Even more awe‑inspiring, Syracuse was able to manage 60 yards passing, but were smoth‑ ered to the tune of minus‑107 yards rushing for an NCAA record performance that is absolutely untouchable. The 1947 Nittany Lions—who allowed only 3.8 points per game on the season— finished 9‑0‑1 and ranked #4 in the country.

5. Penn State 42 v. Syracuse 3 October 18, 1986 The 1986 national champions ran all over the Orangemen defense—with 10 different ball carriers totaling 434 yards in a Homecoming rout. In a preview of things to come, then‑sopho‑ more Blair Thomas ran for an incredible 132 yards on only three carries—including the longest run in school history at the time when he burst through the line for 92 yards in the third quarter but was caught at the 1 yard line.

6. Penn State 63 v. Ohio State 14 October 30, 1994 There have been bigger individual performances in Homecoming history, but no team performance has ever been as impressive as the #1 Nittany Lions embarrassment of the #21 Buckeyes in front of a record crowd at Beaver Stadium. Penn State scored on five of its first six possessions to take a 35‑0 halftime lead and added four second‑half touchdowns to give the Buckeyes their worst loss in 48 years. Ki‑Jana Carter ran for 137 yards and four touchdowns on 19 carries, quarterback Kerry Collins was a nearly‑perfect 19‑23 for 265 yards and two touchdowns, and Bobby Engram caught six passes for 102 yards and a touchdown. 14

7. Penn State 49 v. Northwestern 0 October 19, 2002 Senior running back Larry Johnson ran over, around and through the Wildcats defense for a team‑record 257 rushing yards on only 23 carries in one of the greatest individual performances in Homecoming history. The rushing record didn’t last long, as Larry Johnson broke it two more times in his historic 2002 season that ended with 2,087 yards rushing and 20 touchdowns.

8. Penn State 46 v. Michigan 17 October 18, 2008 As the #3 ranked team in the country, the Nittany Lions were in a close one for the first time all season—and trailing 17‑14 at halftime. The turning point in the game came with 4:39 remaining in the third quarter, with the score tied at 17, when Penn State’s Jared Odrick sacked Michigan quarterback Nick Sheridan in the end zone for a safety. The huge play sparked the Lions, who went on to outscore the Wolverines 32‑0 in the second half to finally snap a nine‑game losing streak to Michigan. Running back Evan Royster ran for a career‑high 174 yards and Deon Butler caught eight passes for 105 yards.

9. Penn State 39 v. Northwestern 28 October 6, 2012 Trailing 28‑17 with under 10 minutes left in the game against previously undefeated Northwestern, the Nittany Lions scored 22 straight 4th quarter points to steal a dramatic Homecom‑ ing victory. The Nittany Lions took the lead for good at the end of a 15‑play, 85‑yard drive when quarterback Matt McGloin scrambled in from five yards out on 3rd down with under three minutes left. McGloin finished with a school‑record 35 comple‑ tions on 51 attempts for 282 yards and two scores.

10. Penn State 43 v. Michigan 40 (4 OT) October 12, 2013 The 2013 Penn State‑Michigan marathon is undoubtedly one of the most memorable and exciting Penn State games of all time. The Nittany Lions quickly saw a 21‑10 halftime lead turn into a 34‑24 fourth quarter deficit. After kicking a field goal to get within a score, the Nittany Lions got the ball back with 45 seconds left in regulation and they needed to go 80 yards to tie. And with under 30 seconds left from the 36 yard line, Allen Rob‑ inson made one of the best catches in Penn State history down the left sideline to set up a Christian Hackenberg touchdown on a quarterback sneak from inside the one‑yard line. After the #18 Wolverines took a 40‑37 lead in the 4th overtime, running back Bill Belton converted a 4th and 1 and scored from two yards out three plays later to send Happy Valley into a Homecoming celebration for the ages.

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It’s Not Just About Football

Fall is for Family Fun in Happy Valley By Jessica Hallman

Creativity shines through at The Makery

complete with a pumpkin patch, kids’ crafts, live entertainment, a dessert contest and more. Find a more local fall festivals on page 26.

Watch Pumpkins Fly How far can a pumpkin fly? Find out for yourself at the 5th Annual Howard Fire Company Punkin’ Chunkin’ Fall Festival.

There’s a lot more to do than watch football this fall in Happy Valley. With festivals, food, and fun packed into every weekend, there are plenty of ways to keep your entire family entertained this season.

Find Fun at One of Many Fall Festivals With too many festivals on the calendar to list here (find the full rundown at HappyValley.com), our area boasts some great harvest celebrations. Our top picks include the Fall Festival at Way Fruit Farm October 8 and 15 (wayfruitfarm.com), where you can enjoy face painting, pumpkin patches, hay bale mazes and cider tastings; the Pumpkin Festival at The Arboretum at Penn State October 14‑15 (arboretum.psu.edu), where you can enjoy a lighted jack‑o’‑lantern display; and the 17th Annual Downtown Fall Festival on October 15 (downtownstatecollege.com), 16

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More family‑friendly (i.e. less terrifying) tours of the caves will be held during daylight hours. Penns Cave (pennscave.com) offers two family‑friendly fall activities: flashlight cave tours and a haunted miners maze (no gruesome sights!) the last two weekends of October.

Tap Into Your Inner Artist Warm up on a cool day with a morning or afternoon of arts and crafts. In just its second year, The Makery has become a popular place for budding artists to unleash their creativity. Classes in‑ clude knitting, jewelry making, painting, glass fusion, and much more. Check out the full calendar for upcoming classes, or drop in for open studio time. Several fall and Halloween craft sessions are on the agenda. (themakery.com)

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Hands‑on learning at Discovery Space

Take a short drive to Bald Eagle State Park before the primetime PSU/OSU clash on October 22. The event features fun for the whole family, including food and craft vendors, musical performances and, of course, flying pumpkins. facebook.com/ HowardFireCompanyFallPunkinChunkinFestival

See Spooky Sights Underground Get your frights at a whole new level in a spooky environment— a cave. Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks (lincolncaverns. com) promises “Pennsylvania’s ultimate haunted experience” dur‑ ing its Ghosts and Goblins Tours weekend evenings in October.

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As the weather begins to cool, check out some of the hottest indoor spots in town for family fun. Challenge the family to good old fashioned bowling at Northland Bowl (northlandbowl. com), Happy Valley’s true family fun center. Or, take the kids for a climb at Fun Unleashed (fununleashed.com), which offers 6,800 square feet of fun, including a large jungle gym, toddler area, mini carousel, arcade games and laser tag. For fun on the cooler side, hit the rink at Pegula Ice Arena (gopsusports. com/pegula‑ice‑arena/). Home to Penn State’s varsity hockey programs, the arena features a community rink with public skating available each week.

Learn and Explore Take your curious kids to Discovery Space, State College’s children’s science museum where kids of all ages can enjoy 45+ interactive exhibits designed to encourage play, exploration and experimentation. The facility also features a separate baby area, filled with science‑themed soft toys, for your family’s youngest explorers. (mydiscoveryspace.org)

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Make Happy Valley Your Home for Wine and Brews By Holly Swanson

We already know that the State College area is your go‑to place for great Penn State events, especially during football weekends in the fall. But Central Pennsylvania is becoming well known as a mecca for local vineyards and breweries. Not only can you stop by for a tour and tasting, you can pack up your car with a few bottles to enjoy back home long after your visit. Here’s our top picks of the best wineries and craft breweries in the area.

Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery Whether you’re in town for a football game or you’re a regular townie, it’s always a great time to visit the Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery, nestled along the mountainside in Centre Hall. The tasting room is open Tuesday‑Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. 18

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Wine tasting is free and tours are available for $7.95, which includes a wine glass with the Winery logo. 300 Houser Road, Centre Hall, 814‑466‑6373 | mtnittanywinery.com

Upcoming Events Harvest Fest at the Winery October 15, 12 to 5 p.m. This free event welcomes both wine connoisseurs and casual wine drinkers to leisurely wander through the mountainside vineyard while enjoying local food vendors and a complimentary wine tasting. A suggested $5 parking fee will be collected to benefit the State College Food Bank. Candlelight Harvest Dinner November 2, 6 to 8 p.m. Mingle with fellow Central Pennsylva‑ nia wine aficionados, and those who just enjoy a great meal and great company, for this opportunity to enjoy dinner and wine pairings with meals by Brown Dog Catering. Reservations are available for $59.95 per person. For more about Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery, see their article on page 21.

Otto’s Pub & Brewery/Barrel 21 Otto’s has been a local favorite for craft beer and locally‑sourced food since its opening in 2002. As the restaurant has grown in

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popularity, it recently expanded to a second eatery. Barrel 21 is a distillery and fine dining restaurant in the same general location. Otto’s features trivia nights (on Tuesdays) and live local entertain‑ ment almost every night of the week. 2235 N. Atherton St., State College | 814‑867‑OTTO | ottospubandbrewery.com

Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery With the belief that “winemaking begins and ends in the vineyard,” the Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery pours more than a century of expertise in taking care of the vine until harvest time. More than 23 wines, with a focus on dry whites and reds, are grown on the 9‑acre farm located in the heart of Happy Valley. The beautiful facility is available for wedding rehearsals and receptions, and it’s now host to a live entertainment on Friday evenings in the tasting room. Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery is now also available at the Downtown Winter Farmer’s Market on Fridays at the State College Borough Building. 576 South Foxpointe Drive, State College | 814‑308‑8756 | thehappyvalleywinery.com

Upcoming Events Live music featuring local bands Friday nights through January, 6 to 8 p.m. Third Annual Grape Stomp and Harvest Festival October 2, 1 to 6 p.m. With live music from Lowjack, Hops & Vines, and Biscuit Jam, this might be your one opportunity to stomp grapes in classic “I Love Lucy” fashion while learning about the history of wine. For more information about Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery, see their article on page 20.

Seven Mountains Wine Cellar Main Winery Location: 107 Mountain Springs Lane, Spring Mills (or use 324 Decker Valley Road for GPS) | 814‑364‑1000 Boalsburg Wine Bar: 101B N. Main St., Boalsburg | 814‑808‑6635

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Seven Mountains Wine Cellar

Reedsville Wine Bar: 6 N. Main St., Reedsville | 717‑667‑7089 sevenmountainswinecellars.com

With a variety of dry red wines, sweet wines, dry and semi dry white wines and select vintner’s selections, Seven Mountains Wine Cellars has the perfect wine for any occasion. As the winner of several awards, including the prestigious double gold award, Seven Mountains finds a way to pair a delicious wine with any meal. The Wine Cellars offer tours of their grounds, wine cave and production area (must be scheduled in advance). The lounge area is also available for private events, and its location between Lewistown and State College make it a great place for gathering friends and family. Upcoming Events Live outdoor music will be presented on Penn State home football Saturdays and other select dates from 1:30‑4:30 p.m. leading into the holidays. Watch the website for the latest information about performances: October 16, Loren Ferster October 23, Bernie Rich November 6, Rhyne McCormick November 19, Sgt. Bob November 20, Urban Fusion November 26, Matt Miskie November 27, Scott Mangene December 3, Truth Seekers December 4, Hops & Vines December 10, Jazz Me Holiday Show

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New Eats & Fall Fun at Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery

The road to Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery leads past in‑ dustrial buildings, then neighborhoods with bicycles and dogs on the sidewalks, then onto a winding road past cornfields and ready‑to‑be harvested grapevines trailing by the car window. It’s a picture of Happy Valley as a whole—the best of both worlds—a place where city and industry lives in camaraderie with country fields and good, fine wine.

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Goot Essa cheese with Riprap crackers, or bring your own snacks to pair with their wine. It’s perfect for the night before a game— pick up your favorite takeout and pair it with a wine like their Cayuga that bursts with citrus and green apple and is available in dry, medium sweet and sweet. You get to relive that iconic Lucille Ball grape‑stomping scene on October 2 at their third annual Grape Stomp and Harvest Fes‑ tival. It features a seminar on the history of wine, a wine tour, live music, a Lucille Ball lookalike contest and an honest‑to‑goodness wine stomp. This educational, delicious and downright fun event is only $20 per person. While you are there, try their newest wine: Tempranillo. This early harvest, full bodied Spanish red wine has notes of vanilla, dried cherries and plum. The owners traveled to Washington and tasted a Tempranillo and fell in love with it, so they introduced their own this year. It’s low acidity gives it a smooth body and perfect pairing with tomato dishes. Paint a wine glass with Dazzlin’ Design on November 6, and take it home with you! Call 814‑308‑8756 for more information

Every Friday, you can enjoy live music, good wine and the perfect atmosphere on their deck or inside seating area. You can nosh on

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April 1 – October 31:

Tues – Thurs: 11am – 6pm Friday & Saturday: 11am – 9pm Sunday: 1pm – 6pm

At Happy Valley Winery, we believe that fine wine begins in our vineyard. Come in for a complimentary tasting and consider us for your next event! 576 S. Foxpointe Dr., State College, PA 16801 Phone: (814)-308-8756 www.thehappyvalleywinery.com

November 1 – March 31: Tues – Thurs & Saturday: 11am – 6pm Friday: 11am – 8pm Sunday: 1pm – 5pm

Bellefonte Location:

Wine and Cafe on the Park 325 West High Street Bellefonte, PA 16823

Huntingdon Location:

Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery Stone Town Wine Bar 509 Washington Street Huntingdon, PA 16652 20

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Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery Bottles Up a Delicious Fall By Cara Aungst

Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery shares its name with Happy Valley’s most iconic landmark, and as the mountain puts on its amazing autumnal show of oranges, reds and yellows, the winery brings us some of the best fun and flavors of the season. First up is their Harvest Fest on October 15. Stroll through their mountain‑side vineyards (the leaves ‑ a show in itself!) and enjoy complimentary wine tasting in their charming chalet‑style

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tasting room. Sample and purchase food items from local food vendors and enjoy hot‑off‑the grill sandwiches and sides from Hog Father’s Old Fashioned Barbecue. Hours are 12 to 5 p.m. A park‑ ing donation of $5 will benefit the State College Food Bank.

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Happy Valley Tour Adventures Has Something Cool Planned for You

You’ve come to Happy Valley plenty of times. If it’s here, you and your crew have done it—until now. Meet Happy Valley Tour Adventures! It’s your escape from the norm and promises to be your new favorite brag‑about. “Winery and brewery tours are a big part of other cities, and it was something that was missing here in State College,” owner Chris Wolf said about his vision for the tours. “I like to think of it as the Sandals of Happy Valley—you just pick your adventure and we’ll take care of the rest.” Plan your next company outing, birthday party, reunion or after‑golf aperitif by going to happyvalleytouradventures.com.

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On November 2, enjoy their Candlelight Harvest Dinner, catered by Brown Dog Catering. You’ll enjoy the fruits of the harvest and the company of fellow wine lovers at their beautiful location nestled on the side of Mt. Nittany. Enjoy wines specially paired with each course. Cost is $59.95/ person, and space is limited. Call 814‑466‑6373. Here are some wines to try this fall: a versatile and elegant wine, Mount Nittany Winery’s Spiced Apple is a fall and holiday favorite. Serve it chilled or heat it gently to make a mulled wine. 1 bottle Spiced Apple Wine

They’ve established partnerships with the best breweries, wineries and distilleries around to give you a tour you won’t forget. You can choose your adventure: BREWS Hops, Ales, Wheat... Find out what goes into crafting the ultimate beer in Centre County. GRAPES Buttery, Crisp, Earthy, Refined. Find your new favor‑ ite wine while touring the beautiful wineries of Happy Valley. SPIRITS Fermentation, distillation, and everything in between. During each tour, you’ll pair food and beverages with friends and memories while transportation to each venue is the least of your worries. Groups of 10 to 14 can go on the tours, so all your friends can enjoy. It's perfect for birthday parties, corporate groups and alumni reunions. Go to happyvalleytouradventures.com or call 814‑571‑9652. Happy Valley Tour Adventures is the newest way to experience everything you love about local drinks and eats!

2‑one inch long cinnamon sticks 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 cups cranberry juice Mount Nittany Winery’s ever‑popular Tailgate Red is available this season in a 1.5 liter “party pouch” (2 bottles)—perfect for picnics, tailgating or a fall trip to the beach. There is a full selection of dry reds, often preferred by wine drinkers in the cooler months, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Always a best seller, the Nittany Mountain White comes in a 375 ml size (half bottle)—a great hostess gift and wedding favor! Another gift being featured for the upcoming holiday season is “the Tailgater.” This gift box includes two keepsake, etched‑label bottles of Nittany Mountain White and Tailgate Red and is the perfect gift for the Penn State fan. Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery | 300 Houser Rd., Centre Hall; 814‑466‑6373 | mtnittanywinery.com

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or to reserve spots for you and your favorite wine‑testing and glass‑painting friends.

Take Home An Award‑Winner Whether you are going to a tailgate party, planning for the holidays or just want to enjoy a bottle of wine this weekend, they have the perfect wine for your occasion. Perfect for Holiday Parties: Happy Valley Spice. It’s the holidays in a wine glass, a red steeped in orange peel, whole nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves. Take to the Tailgate: Try their hard cider pressed from local apples! Save (or don’t save) for that anniversary or promotion: Vidal Blanc Ice Wine. It’s amazing. We all know how rare and

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good ice wine is, but this one is really, really fantastic. With hints of apricot and honey, no wonder it’s won awards in spades, such as the 2015 Governor’s Cup.

Try their New Wine and Cafe on the Park! Owners Elwin Stewart and Barb Christ saw a need in Bellefonte for a wine bar. So in July, they bought the iconic Cafe on the Park to fulfill that vision. Newly branded, with a soft opening in mid‑September, the cafe will offer their iconic wines along with wraps, soups and salads. (Try the Genoa salami with one of their red wines). The cafe joins in Bellefonte’s waterfront revival. Their waterfront opened this summer and includes benches, stair access for fishing and kayaking and lights for nighttime enjoyment of the beautiful space, making Happy Valley’s beloved small town even more fun to visit. Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery | 576 South Foxpointe Drive | 814‑308‑8756 | thehappyvalleywinery.com

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Fall’s Best Fests are Here! By Jessica Hallman

Here are some of our favorite festivals happening this fall!

October 6 301 Bear Meadows Rd., Boalsburg | 800‑733‑2754 | tusseymountain.com

festivities include an antique fair and Fall Foliage and Halloween Train Rides hosted by the Bellefonte Historical Railroad. Talleyrand Park | bellefonte.com

October 8 and October 15

October 14‑15

Tussey Mountain Oktoberfest

Fall Festival Way Fruit Farm | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Face painting, pumpkin patches, hay bale mazes, cider tastings, and more. 2355 Halfmoon Valley Rd., Port Matilda | wayfruitfarm.com

October 14‑16 Bellefonte Fall Festival Weekend This annual festival features a Halloween parade, free activities for children, ghost stories, music, food, and more. Other

Pumpkin Festival The Arboretum at Penn State | October 14, 6 to 9 p.m.

October 15, Family activities and music begin at 4:00 p.m. The lighted jack‑o’‑lantern display will occur from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Hundreds of carved pumpkins will be judged and arranged on the Event Lawn for viewing! Park Ave. & Bigler Rd. | 814‑865‑9118 | arboretum.psu.edu

Pizza Mia! is Part of Downtown State College and That's Great News Pizza Mia! has been a cult like favorite in Bellefonte for 15 years because of their quality and community. By popular demand, their second restaurant is now open right here in the heart of downtown State College. You’ll love their everyday pricing and specials, but when you find out how fresh and local their food is, you’ll be a fan for life. “We’ve been doing farm to table for a while now,” Johnny Jennings says. “We partner with local farmers and producers Hill Top Farms on Jacksonville Rd., Spice‑E Specialty in Warrior's Mark, Breezy Meadow Farm in Clintondale, Stoltzfus Family Farms, Marks Meats, Levi Stultzfus (world's best pig farmer), Omar Stultzfus (our strawberry purveyor) and Fasta and Co. in addition to growing our own corn crop, orchard and gardens.” 26

October 14‑15 and October 28‑29 Fall Flashlight Tours and Haunted Miners Maze Penns Cave | 6 to 9 p.m. Flashlight Cave Tours: Bring a flashlight or wear a miner’s helmet; shine a different perspective on cave formations! Hear intriguing Indian and pioneer legends. Haunted Miners Maze: Explore the dimly lit, 4,800 sq. ft. maze to locate the hidden checkpoints. Family‑friendly eerie fun; NO gruesome sights. Best times win a prize! 222 Penns Cave Rd., Centre Hall | 814‑364‑1664 | pennscave.com

“The reason we do this is because we have a respon‑ sibility to the community. You deserve the best food, and we love working with local growers to bring that food to you.” That vision drives their innovation, down home goodness and community involvement. They regularly sponsor ball teams and painting classes, deliver pizzas to schools and have become a de facto life of the party at local events. They believe in our kids and our community and their dough (get it?) stays local. What are you waiting for? They deliver to State College and Bellefonte – a piece of molten cheese heaven is waiting for you! 114 Hetzel St., State College (Open til 3 a.m. 814‑234‑1606, facebook.com/WeArePizzaMia) | 106 N. Spring St., Bellefonte (Open til Sun‑Thurs til 11 p.m., Fri‑Sat til 12 a.m. | 814‑355‑3738, facebook.com/BellefontePizzaMia) | WeArePizzaMia.com

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Catering Options Aplenty for Your Next Event By Holly Swanson

Gathering friends and family for a party or reunion in Happy Valley is always a great time. The beautiful scenery, abundance of outdoor activities and the cool fall nights make any occasion in Central Pennsylvania one to remember. But whether you opt to host your event at your house or a venue, there’s always the issue of providing food. Do you cook for all your guests and waste valuable time in the kitchen? Instead, consider catering your next event. Our local caterers can provide a wide variety of meals and buffets at your site, so you can leave the heavy lifting to someone else.

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Dante’s Restaurants and Nightlife Although you might not be familiar with the name Dante’s, you certainly know their restaurants—The Deli, Liberty Craft House, Mario’s and HiWay Pizza, just to name a few. They also offer great catering options in their restaurants, several of which have private rooms. From simple party trays to their Classic Lasagna Romagna, they can accommodate both small groups for your next office meeting to dining for up to several hundred guests. 138 Moses Thompson Lane, State College | 814‑234‑1344 | Dantesinc.com Qdoba Mexican Eats Mexican‑themed catering in Central Pennsylvania? Yes, please! Qdoba has a south‑of‑the‑border spin on the standard catering fare. Guests can choose from a buffet bar of naked burritos, tacos, nachos and sides like white rice with cilantro and lime or slow simmered beans. 208 W. State College Ave., State College | 1‑888‑736‑2224 | qdoba.com

Pizza Mia! Vegetables that are grown in local gardens make up the bulk of the menu at Pizza Mia!, catering included. With delivery available throughout Happy Valley, Pizza Mia! will bring their signature pizza, pasta and desserts to your locations. 106 N. Spring St., Bellefonte | 814‑355‑3738 | 114 Hetzel St., State College | 814‑234‑1606 | wearepizzamia.com Doan’s Bones Well known for their roadside barbecue stop at the top of Route 26 near Whipple Dam and Shaver’s Creek, Doan’s Bones has been creating fall‑off‑the‑bone ribs and tender sandwiches since 2002. Their catering menu features entrees that start at $3 per person plus a wide range of side dishes like pasta salads, BBQ beans and corn on the cob. 401 W. Beaver Ave., State College | 814‑238‑RIBS | doansbones.com Paul’s Provisions A sister venture to the popular My My Chicken take‑out restau‑ rant in State College, Paul’s Provisions is headed by Executive Chef Paul Madrid, who started his local businesses after similar

successful ventures in Washington, D.C. In addition to your standard catering fare like sandwich trays and dinner entrees, Paul’s also offers breakfast catering, which is a great way to kick off any weekend event. 536 Westerly Parkway, State College | 814‑954‑8127 | paulsprovisionscatering.com Prospector’s Allegheny Rib Company If you’ve spent any time tailgating around the south side of Beaver Stadium, you’ve probably already caught the smells emanating from the Prospector’s booth. A long‑time favorite in the area for their famous wings and ribs, Prospector’s now has Tailgate Party Packs and catering options for 10‑20 people. 2080 Cato Ave., State College | 814‑861‑RIBS (7427) | prospectors.net Go to HappyValley.com/eat to find your favorite everything— caterers, outdoor dining, fall treats and so much more!

Kimchi Korean Restaurant: Spicy, Fresh and Delicious!

Kimchi Korean Restaurant’s mission is simple: to delight cus‑ tomers with their creativity, quality and exceptional value. Since opening in 2006, Kimchi (aptly named after the spicy fermented cabbage dish) has served up the best in traditional and contempo‑ rary Korean dishes. Choose from grilled dishes, special dishes, rice dishes, vegetable dishes, noodles, stew and soup—all made with fresh ethnic ingredients. Yelp reviewers are calling Kimchi the best Asian restaurant in Happy Valley, and recommending dishes like Dolsot Bibimbap (rice topped with beef and vegetables in a sizzling stone bowl), Bulgogi (thinly sliced beef rib eye marinated with homemade BBQ sauce), Seafood Denjang (soybean paste stew with sea‑ food, tofu and vegetables) and Vegetable Japchae (stir‑fried clear noodles with vegetables). It’s the perfect restaurant if you are looking to try something different. There are no reservations required and parking is always free! 1100 N. Atherton St., State College | 814‑237‑2096 | kimchistatecollege.com 28

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Raystown Lake Region Offers Four Seasons of Fun

Enjoy Hiking, Biking and More this Fall By Jeff Cavanaugh Across Pennsylvania, we are fortunate to have some of the most beautiful countryside in the world—with lakes, trails, mountains and caves that attract tourists from all over the world. But perhaps our best kept secret—the Raystown Lake Region in Central Pennsylvania—is the best place to enjoy everything that our beau‑ tiful Pennsylvania outdoors has to offer. And, it is only a short, one‑hour ride from State College. The biggest attraction (literally) is the pristine Raystown Lake. At 30 miles north to south it is the largest lake entirely within Pennsylvania. Raystown Lake has some of the best fishing in all

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of the entire northeast. And, perhaps even a better story to take home than catching a record‑breaking striper in Raystown Lake is living on one of the unbelievable rental houseboats in the Seven Points Marina fleet or Lake Raystown Resort—some even com‑ plete with a rooftop hot tub and a slide. And if cruising doesn’t

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Come out to “Pennsylvania’s ultimate haunted experience” for surprises and laughs in two different tours designed for the perfect scare. From 11‑5 on Saturdays, visitors enjoy a very special one‑hour family tour through two beautiful crystal caverns, one haunted and one natural, with just the right mix of surprises and cave information along the way, followed by a family friendly hayride. Tour guides cater the "fright level" to participants, making this an ideal tour for Brownies, Cub Scouts, youth groups and senior citizens. On Fridays and Saturdays nights, tickets are sold from 6‑9:30 for the All Scary Edition of Ghosts & Goblins, featuring new haunted cave themes, the increasingly haunted trail through the woods atop Warrior Ridge, followed by a haunted hayride. It’s a truly horrifying experience! Both daytime and evening tours provide visitors with three unique experiences for the price of one. Advance tickets for the annual fun‑filled Halloween adventure are on sale now. You can purchase tickets in advance or at the door. Regular guided tours of the decorated and natural caverns are avail‑ able 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday through Friday throughout the fall season. Lincoln Caverns | 814‑643‑0268 lincolncaverns.com

float your boat, there are more than 2,000 campsites in the area. “Autumn is my favorite season living in Huntingdon County for the same reasons it’s a great time to visit. Every weekend in September and October the Raystown Lake Region is home to a great festival somewhere, and all are set among some of the most beautiful scenery in Pennsylvania,” Matt Price, executive director of Raystown Lake Region Visitor Center said. “But weekends aren’t all! Every Monday night, there is a group paddle somewhere in the Huntingdon area. Every Wednesday night, there is a group bike ride hosted by Rothrock Outfitters. Every Thursday through the end of October is the Huntingdon Farmers Market followed by Art Walk Huntingdon on the third Thursday of the month year‑round!” The Raystown Lake region is becoming a four‑season desti‑ nation with special events, tours and festivals happening every week throughout the year. But in the fall, when the weather starts to cool off and the leaves start to change, Raystown has some fantastic outdoor activities. You can walk along the 2016 Pennsyl‑ vania Trail of the Year, Standing Stone Trail, which follows scenic ridge‑line for more than 80 miles linking two state parks; or bike through the all‑new Raystown Mountain Bike Skills Park on 36 miles of the Allegrippis Trails. The skills park is a safe area for mountain bikers of all ages to develop skills that can be learned and then utilized on the even the toughest mountain biking trails. “The Standing Stone Trail offers a wide variety of activities from an easy hike in Penn’s woods to more challenging activities like rock climbing, multi‑day hiking and technical trail running,” added George Conrad, Vice President of the Standing Stone Trail Club. “History buffs, bird watchers and those interested in all that nature has to offer can each find their niche interest on the Standing Stone Trail.” That is only scratching the surface of the things to do in the Raystown Lake region and Huntingdon—named one of America’s “Coolest Small Towns.” The region also boasts the spectacular Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks tours, where you can host an underground birthday party or, in October, try your nerves at the popular Ghosts and Goblins tours in the caverns. The Raystown Lake recreation area welcomes more than one million visitors per year to the lake and surrounding areas for its world‑class fishing, hiking, hunting, boating, swimming and biking. Don’t wait any longer to truly experience the best that Pennsylvania has to offer—contact the Huntingdon County Visi‑ tors Bureau and start planning your perfect outdoors, scenic and active family getaway in the beautiful Raystown Lake Region. For more information on the Raystown Lake Region, visit Raystown.org or call 1‑888‑729‑7869. There’s more where this came from! Check out HappyValley. com/play for our top fun, events, attractions and more!

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Saquon Barkley: Penn State’s Soft‑Spoken Superstar By John Patishnock

3,932. Remember this number. It’s historically significant, and we’ll come back to it later. For now, let’s focus on the present and near future. Following Penn State’s 42‑39 setback to Pitt on September 10 at Heinz Field, sensational sophomore running back Saquon Barkley appeared through a door and took his place behind a podium. I’m sure he was tired. Scoring five touchdowns —which Barkley did against the Panthers —will do that to you. He’d just completed a game that would constitute a season for some players. But none of that mattered to Barkley, who said he’d rather score one touchdown and win (the result against Kent State in the season opener), than score five in a loss (which had just hap‑

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pened). He’s not the first player to voice that sentiment, but what stands out is Barkley’s genuineness. And the way he constantly compliments his teammates. And the way he deflects all credit. Barkley is a sophomore in name only. The previous week, a reporter asked Barkley if he had any plays where he surprised himself with his talent. This was a follow‑up to a preseason conversation in which Barkley said he doesn’t realize what he’s pulled off when he dazzles on the field. Or in Barkley’s words, when he has a play that fans and the media deem as noteworthy. You have to remember, it’s not Barkley’s style to talk about himself. That leads us to his answer. Barkley said “no.” Instead, he was impressed by teammates Mike Gesicki and DeAndre Thompkins, who slipped behind the secondary for a long touchdown and who hauled in a tough catch, respectively. And here’s what he said about quarterback Trace McSorley, making his first career start. “He did a great job. As a quarterback at Penn State, in front of that crowd, your first game can be nerve‑wracking. I think he carried himself amazingly. The way he handled himself on the sidelines, he was very vocal, being a leader. He fought for yards and made a lot of plays for us.” Kent State crowded near the line of scrimmage for most of the contest, meaning one defender was unaccounted for, as Barkley pointed out. “There’s only so much the offensive line can do,” he said, adding that as a leader, it’s on him to make that guy miss. 31

In training camp, Barkley wowed during the Lions Den Drill, which pits the offense versus the defense (4‑on‑4) in a contained space. He juked past everybody, and the resulting video gained huge traction on social media. Even that couldn’t get him excited when asked about it. It was a small gain, and in practice, no less, Barkley said during training camp. All of these instances when Barkley is asked to talk about himself have good and reasonable questions, and they strike to the heart of Barkley’s breakout career. Come on Saquon, the questions seem to beckon, tell us how good you are. But Barkley doesn’t bite. And in a way, I’m not surprised. In my experience, the most impressive and accomplished people are usually the most modest. See, superstars don’t actually have to tell you they’re a superstar. It’s obvious, and everyone can see it. That’s the case with Barkley. Now, back to that number: 3,932. It’s how many rushing yards Evan Royster amassed in his career, the most by any running back in Penn State history. Granted, there are other running backs who (most likely) would’ve broken the record had they stayed all four years. Ki‑Jana

Carter, for example, ranks ninth all‑time at Penn State, and easily was within striking distance. But he left after his junior year in 1994, when Penn State capped off that magical unbeaten season by upending Oregon in the Rose Bowl. Still, Royster has the all‑time mark. For now. Watching Barkley during his breakout freshman campaign a year ago, he reminded me of another Penn State legendary running back: D.J. Dozier. Two electric running backs with cool names and lots of game. Dozier held the long‑time record for most rushing yards for a freshman at Penn State, which Barkley bested last season. You see where I’m going, right? Of course, all of this is a little nonsensical, and more than a little unfair. By the end of the season’s first month, Barkley will have played in just 15 career games. And he’s still only 19 years old. Speaking with the media after the season‑opening victory over Kent State, Barkley reminded everyone that when he was talking about Penn State being a young team, that discussion includes him. Barkley has to remind you of that fact because he sounds, talks, acts and plays like a senior. And you get the sense he’d rather talk about his teammates than himself, because, well, he does. It’s entirely possible that Barkley could finish the season as high as Penn State’s 14th all‑time leading rusher (or perhaps a few spots above that). Charlie Pittman currently ranks 14th with 2,236 yards, and Barkley entered the year with 1,076. However, to break down Barkley’s impact in only mere num‑ bers is also unfair, because that isn’t seemingly what interests him. During James Franklin’s weekly radio show early in the season, a guest asked Franklin about Barkley, whom the guest pointed out picks up blitzes well. Franklin agreed, especially since running backs aren’t asked to focus on that in high school, he said. That was an adjustment for him, Franklin said, adding that Barkley cut too much in the opener against Kent State. He can be a physical ball carrier, and can attack defenders instead of running around them. He also wants to run and block well, in addition to contributing on spe‑ cial teams. “Saquon wants to be a complete back,” Franklin told the crowd. By the end of his Penn State career, that might mean breaking a ton of records. Just don’t expect Barkley to tell you about it.

Just how soft‑spoken? Catch this interview with Barkley after our win over Kent State. Check out what he said being back at Beaver Stadium and how Trace McSorley handled his initial test. 32

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Mad Mex Gobblerito

Happy Valley Harvest

Get a Taste of the Season with These Local Fall Flavors By Jessica Hallman

Succulent South of the Border Squash from Gigi’s Southern Table The southern‑inspired restaurant puts a fresh spin on a fall favorite: butternut squash and feta tacos topped with black bean, cauliflower and feta cheese salsa and cilantro. 2080 Cato Ave., State College | 814‑861‑3463 | gigisdining.com

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As summer winds down, Happy Valley prepares to share the harvest—bringing scrumptious fall flavors to local establishments. Many local restaurants, bars, and other eateries are adding a taste of autumn to their inventories and menus. Here are a few to try…

Apples Au Naturel from Way Fruit Farm Nothing signals the beginning of fall like a harvest of fresh apples, and Way Fruit Farm has 21 varieties to choose from. They also offer a variety of canned or processed fruits, including 100% natural apple cider, apple butter, applesauce, and dried apples. 2355 Halfmoon Valley Rd., Port Matilda | 814‑692‑5211 | wayfruitfarm.com

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Thanksgiving Dinner or Burrito? At Mad Mex Get an early taste of Thanksgiving with Mad Mex’s Gobblerito. We’re talking about Thanksgiving dinner stuffed inside a burrito. That’s right—roasted turkey, black bean mashed potatoes, corn, and stuffing crammed into a monstrous tortilla shell, then doused with gravy. It’s so big they had to put the cranberry sauce on the outside. 240 S. Pugh St., State College | 814‑272‑5656 | madmex.com

Sweet Apple Treat at Kelly’s Steak & Seafood Indulge in a fall‑inspired dessert with Kelly’s Vanilla Apple Brioche French Toast. This sweet treat starts with brioche bread that is dipped in vanilla burnt creme batter, then baked and served atop tart sweet cinnamon apples and topped with cinnamon whipped cream. 316 Boal Ave., Boalsburg | 814‑466‑6251 | kellys‑steak.com

Fall in Love with Fall Flavors at The Creamery Another treat for your sweet tooth can be found at Penn State’s Berkey Creamery, which puts its signature Monster Mash, Pecan Apple Danish, and Pumpkin Pie flavors into its rotation each fall. 119 Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building, University Park | 814‑865‑7535 | creamery.psu. edu

Harden Up at Good Intent Cider Take your apple cider up a notch this fall with hard cider from Berkey Creamery Good Intent Cider in Bellefonte. Get yours by the glass, bottle, or growler. 167 S. Potter St., Bellefonte | 717‑778‑8171 | goodintentcider.com

Apples Au Naturel from Way Fruit Farm

Stay tuned to HappyValley.com for more of the area’s best fall dishes as autumn restaurant menus are released.

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Start Your Day with Maple and Bacon at Dam Donuts Though it’s a year‑round menu item, this new Bellefonte donut shop features its signature maple bacon donut. It’s a cakey maple flavored donut topped with maple frosting and a generous helping of bacon. 216 W. High St., Bellefonte | 814‑548‑7825 | damdonuts.com 34

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Chemistry, Fan Interaction Drive Franklin’s Weekly Radio Show By John Patishnock

James Franklin brought a special guest with him to his weekly radio show. It’s a little past 6:30 in the evening in early September, and nearly 100 people have gathered in the downstairs of Lettermans, the revamped sports bar and restaurant that’s located in the shadow of Beaver Stadium. Coming straight from practice and entering the room to ap‑ plause, Franklin smiles. But he’s not alone. His daughter, Shola, is all revved up. She was at practice, her dad says, running 12 laps. “That takes the guilt out of the ribs she’s about to crush,” Franklin says. Shola gleefully scurries around tables, making her own

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introduction and feeling completely at home. That makes sense, because for the next half hour, that’s what Lettermans feels like. Sitting to the right of Franklin is Steve Jones, a 1980 Penn State graduate and long‑time voice of Penn State football and men’s basketball. Like tens of thousands of other Penn Staters spanning genera‑ tions, I grew up listening to Jones, and his voice made listening to a game more than a game. It was —and continues to be —an experience that he distinguishes with his insight and presence. The same is true for Franklin’s weekly on‑air spot. There’s analysis and fan interaction, with a little showmanship added at just the right times. Jones and Franklin are colleagues, and as Jones says about their chemistry, “It’s really taken off.” Not starting last week, last month, or last year. But rather, from the first meeting, the first handshake, the first show. “There are certain people, that for whatever reason, they click,” Jones says. He and Franklin had never been in the same room before Penn State hired Franklin, but the coach and play‑by‑play caller immediately treated one another like they’d known each other for 10 years. “I have a lot of respect for him, personally and professionally, and as a family man and as a father. He’s a great figure,” Jones says. “It’s always important from my standpoint that you have a great working relationship, because you have to be out there to‑ gether. He’s always had my back, and I have his back. It’s worked 35

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really well since Day 1.” Jones adamantly says that the most important aspect of the show is that it belongs to the fans. He’ll typically ask one or two questions to kick things off, just as he does tonight by inquiring what Franklin gleamed from the season‑opening footage against Kent State. But Jones describes himself as the facilitator, giving the fans not only an up‑close look, but also a chance to be part of the conversation. They’ll have some fun along the way, too, though as Jones says, “The fans ask a lot of really good questions. They may kid around him before the question, but once they get to the question, they’re really insightful.” And here’s the really cool part: Fans aren’t watching Franklin on television or listening to him answer questions from the me‑ dia. He’s talking to them. “They get to know him as a person, and not as a figure up and down the sideline,” Jones says. Franklin doesn’t minimize anything, and a few times tells guests he appreciates the questions. He’ll routinely talk to people during a break in the show or hand out T‑shirts. When a fan asks about Penn State’s offense and how he noticed that quarterback Trace McSorley would sometimes look to the sideline and some‑ times not, Franklin describes the four tempos installed by new offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead.

He also takes the time to explain to a guest the anatomy of a screen pass, and that when a defender beats the lineman almost too easily, they’re trained to step their foot in the ground and get back downfield. He goes so far to explain the rule that allows of‑ fensive lineman to block linebackers and secondary players three yards past the line of scrimmage, as long as the ball is thrown behind the line. The guest’s question didn’t necessarily need all that explanation, but Franklin took the time to make sure she understood. Every‑ thing is given proper attention, with the focus being on the fans. “James is the easiest guy on the planet to work with,” Jones says. “He and Patrick Chambers. They completely understand the concept. They want to interact with the fans and enjoy it.” During the show, Jones’ earlier point about fans asking great questions is made when a guest brings up Penn State’s star run‑ ning back Saquon Barkley. The fan’s name is Dave, and when he tells Franklin he lives in nearby Port Matilda, the coach responds by calling him his neighbor. Instead of asking about a highlight run or some dazzling breakaway touchdown, Dave instead wants to talk about Bark‑ ley’s ability as a blocker. Two days later, Barkley would score five touchdowns, and he might already be on his way to becoming one of Penn State’s all‑time great ball carriers, but the fan wants to talk about blocking. Specifically, Dave’s impressed with Barkley’s ability to pick up blitzes in the backfield, saying, “Everybody knows he can run the ball, but the little things he does are quite impressive.” Remember what Jones said earlier about the fans: “They’re really insightful.” Franklin agrees, telling the crowd that Barkley wants to be‑ come a complete back. The sophomore wants to run, and block well, in addition to contributing on special teams. A few questions later, the show wraps and Franklin selects the win‑ ner of a Penn State mini‑helmet that bears his autograph. He poses for a photo and shakes a few hands. But just as importantly, he’s genuine. And if you think that’s an aberra‑ tion, think again. “Sometimes people see this natural enthusiasm —they hear him say, ‘dominate the state’ —and then they wonder who’s the real guy,” Jones says. “He has natural enthusiasm, and he’s positive. That’s him. I’ve been around him for three years now, and who he is, that’s what you see.”

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What’s New in Happy Valley?

Good Eats and Boutiques Pop Up in Our Region

launched in August, their grand opening celebration is planned for September 24 and will include giveaways, demonstrations from local artists and jewelers and refreshments. 122 S. Allegheny St., Bellefonte | helenfoxxandco.com

Bagel Crust That odd round building (perhaps it’s bagel‑shaped?) that sits along Westerly Parkway will soon have a new tenant. Bagel Crust, which is already a staple in Downtown State College

Happy Valley continues to welcome new businesses to the area and many of them are being launched by people who have already found success in the State College area. Here’s a look at some of the newest—and soon‑to‑come—businesses you’ll be talking about in the next few months.

Helen Foxx and Company After successfully leading Bellefonte’s Cool Beans Cafe for eight years, Wendy Hockenberry decided it was time for a new chal‑ lenge. Along with business partner Joyce Mills, the pair have launched Helen Foxx and Company, a women’s boutique featur‑ ing classic clothing, handbags and jewelry in a comfortable yet sophisticated environment. Helen Foxx and Company also offers shopping parties and the staff is happy to help put together a unique look that best suits each client’s needs. Although the store

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on Calder Way, is opening its second Central Pennsylvania store in late Sep‑ tember. Known for its authentic New York‑style water bagels (kettle boiled, not baked), Bagel Crust also has a full selection of sand‑ wiches and salads and offers catering. 460 Westerly Park‑ way, State College | bagelcrust.com

Sauly Boys While construction on the old Philly Pretzel Factory space started months ago, the final product promises to be worth the wait as local restaurateur David Schoenholtz, owner of Fiddlehead and Irving’s Bagels, brings a unique offering of gourmet hot dogs, burgers and gelato to downtown. While an opening date hasn’t yet been announced, the restaurant is now hiring. 124 S. Allen St., State College | saulyboys.com

RC’s Dogs If there’s one thing the Nittany Mall needs, it’s additional restaurants. RC’s Dogs stepped into the "roll" (pun intended) in July with a menu that focuses on hot dogs with a wide variety of toppings (pepperoni and dill pickles, for example, though probably not together) and Meyer Dairy ice cream. They’ve since expanded to include meatball subs, walking tacos and barbecue sandwiches, all reasonably priced. 2900 E. College Ave., State College (Nittany Mall)

Wine and Cafe on the Park After spending close to 10 years in operation as the Cafe on the Park, the restaurant got a recent makeover and new owners who have turned it into a wine bar and cafe. The Grand Opening will be held on September 24 with live music. New owners, Elwin Stewart and Barb Christ, who also own Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery, have built the wine cafe to offer small meals like sandwiches and soups, and each item pairs well with on of their available wines. You’ll enjoy a great meal in beautiful surroundings right on the waterfront of Bellefonte. 325 W. High St., Bellefonte

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On Saturday, there was a ribbon‑cutting ceremony in our favorite Victorian small town to celebrate 14 businesses who have recently put down roots there. Bellefonte is fast becoming a hub of entrepreneurial growth, and the commerce goes hand‑in‑hand with the rest of Bellefonte’s renaissance. In July, the waterfront that runs near Lamb and Water Street—a $5.5 million project—was opened, creating a beautiful destination for shopping, dining and enjoying all that Spring Creek has to offer. Wine and Cafe on the Park opened there in September, and the area has the potential to become a hub for more dining, boutique accommodations, retail and more. Welcome to Bellefonte! Bellefonte.com Black Horse Studio Bone Bar and Boutique Christmas Gallery and Gifts Cool Beans Coffee and Tea (under new ownership) Courthouse Crepes Dam Donuts Dink’s Digs

Helen Foxx and Company reMarkables Shear Spirit Tim N Brad Uniques Velvet Salon Wine & Cafe on the Park by Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery

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Local Services

Catholic Campus Ministry psucatholic.org Central PA Conv & Visitors Bureau visitpennstate.org 800‑358‑5466 Karch Auto karchauto.com 814‑238‑2886 State College Community Land Trust scclandtrust.org 814‑867‑0656

Realty

Fine Line Homes finelinehomes.com 814‑237‑5581

Lionheart Fitness lionheartgyms.com 814‑238‑4617

Heritage Realty Group heritagerealtystatecollege.com 814‑231‑0101

The North Club thenorthclub.com 814‑237‑1510

Richard Testa, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker Cell: 585‑739‑3521 RichTesta@gmail.com

Titan Fitness titanfitness.com 814‑235‑1015

Salons, Spas & Gyms A Step Beyond Massage Therapy astepbeyondmassagetherapy. com 814‑441‑9331

The Apartment Store apartmentstore.com/ state‑college/ 800‑553‑2539

EsSpa at the Carnegie Inn & Spa esspa.us 814‑380‑9772

Associated Realty Property Mgmt arpm.com 814‑231‑3333

Crossfit Lionheart crossfitlionheart.com 814‑238‑4617

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Shopping

Happy Valley Tickets happyvalleytickets.com 814‑237‑5204 OrderUp orderup.com

Arts and Culture Bellefonte Art Museum of Centre County bellefontemuseum.org 814‑355‑4280 Bryce Jordan Center bjc.psu.edu 814‑863‑5500 Center for the Performing Arts cpa.psu.edu 814‑863‑0255 FUSE Productions fuseproductions.org Happy Valley’s Got Talent tidesprogram.org Palmer Museum of Art palmermuseum.psu.edu 814‑865‑7672 The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org 814‑272‑0606

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Golf Courses

Mountain View Golf mtviewcountryclub.com 814‑466‑7231 Toftrees Golf Resort & Confer‑ ence Center toftrees.com 800‑234‑8000 Tussey Mountain tusseymountain.com 814‑466‑6266

Around Happy Valley

Central PA Conv & Visitors Bureau visitpennstate.org 800‑358‑5466

Penn State Homecoming homecoming.psu.edu Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park pennscave.com 814‑364‑1664 Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center shaverscreek.org 814‑863‑2000 State College Spikes statecollegespikes.com 814‑272‑1711 Tussey Mountain tusseymountain.com 814‑466‑6266 Vamos Lion Chariot vamoslion.com 814‑404‑2782

Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau raystown.org 814‑658‑0060

Eat

Lincoln Caverns lincolncaverns.com 814‑643‑0268

bar bleu bar‑bleu.com 814‑237‑0374

Beer and Wine

Northland Bowl northlandbowl.com 814‑237‑1500

Barrel 21 barrel21distillery.com 814‑308‑9522

Penn State All‑Sports Museum gopsusports.com/museum/ 814‑865‑0044

Beer Belly’s Beverage beerbellysbeverage.com 814‑237‑2739

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Live,Eat, & Play in Happy Valley! The Dining Room (at The Nittany Lion Inn) nittanylioninn.psu.edu 814‑865‑8590 Elk Creek Café + Aleworks elkcreekcafé.net 814‑349‑8850 The Field Burger and Tap toftrees.com/restaurant 814‑234‑8000 The Gardens Restaurant (at the Penn Stater) thepennstaterhotel.psu.edu 814‑863‑5090 Gigi’s Southern Table Gigisdining.com 814‑861‑3463

Kimchi Korean Restaurant Belinda’s Port Matilda Hotel & Tavern 814‑692‑4097

Local Whiskey happyvalleyrestaurants. com/#lw

Brewsky’s Bottle Shop 814‑272‑1074

814‑272‑6831 Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery mtnittanywinery.com 814‑466‑6373

Elk Creek Café + Aleworks elkcreekcafé.net 814‑349‑8850 Happy Valley Brewing Company happyvalleybeer.com 814‑234‑ 4406 Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery thehappyvalleywinery.com 814‑308‑8756 The Hopshop dantesinc.com/locations/ the‑hopshop/ 814‑308‑9808 Liberty Craft House dantesinc.com/locations/ liberty‑craft‑house/ 814‑954‑4923

Otto’s Pub & Brewery ottospubandbrewery.com 814‑867‑6886

Restaurants American Ale House americanalehouse.net 814‑237‑9701

The Arena Bar & Grill thearenabarandgrill.com 814‑237‑8833 bar bleu dantesinc.com/locations/ bar‑bleu/ 814‑237‑0374

Phyrst happyvalleyrestaurants. com/#phyrst 814‑238‑1406

Barrel 21 barrel21distillery.com 814‑308‑9522

Robin Hood Brewing Co. robinhoodbrewingco.com 814‑237‑7777

Belinda’s Port Matilda Hotel & Tavern 814‑692‑4097

The Saloon HomeOfTheMonkeyBoy.com 814‑234‑1344

Carnegie Inn & Spa carnegieinnandspa.com 814‑234‑2424

Seven Mountains Wine Cellars sevenmountainswinecellars.com 814‑364‑1000

Champs Sports Grill champssportsgrill.net 814‑238‑7788 The Deli Restaurant TheDeliRestaurant.com 814‑237‑5710

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Happy Valley Brewing Company happyvalleybeer.com 814‑234 4406 Hi‑Way Pizza HiwayPizza.com 814‑237‑0375 Home Delivery Pizza Pub homedeliverypizza.net 814‑237‑7777 Hublersburg Inn hublersburginn.com 814‑383‑2616 Inferno Brick Oven & Bar InfernoBrickOvenBar.com 814‑237‑5718

Kelly’s Steak & Seafood kellys‑ steak.com 814‑ 466‑ 6251 Kimchi Korean Restaurant kimchistatecollege.com 814‑ 237‑ 2096 Legends (at the Penn Stater) thepennstaterhotel.psu.edu 814‑ 863‑ 5080 Liberty Craft House Dantesinc.com 814‑954‑4923 Mario’s Italian Restaurant MariosItalianState College.com 814‑234‑4273 OrderUp orderup.com Otto’s Pub & Brewery ottospubandbrewery.com 814‑867‑688 Pizza Mia! wearepizzamia.com 814‑355‑3738 P.J. Harrigan’s pjharrigans.com 814‑235‑300 Qdoba qdoba.com 814‑861‑3288 Rotelli rotellistatecollege.com 814‑238‑8463

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Live,Eat, & Play in Happy Valley! Rumors Lounge (at the Ather‑ ton Hotel) Athertonhotel.net/eat‑drink/ rumors‑lounge.htm 814‑231‑2100 The Saloon HomeOfTheMonkeyBoy.com 814‑234‑1344 Tarragon Restaurant (at the Atherton Hotel) Athertonhotel.net/eat‑drink/ tarragon‑restaurant.htm 814‑231‑2100 The View at Mountain View Country Club mtviewcountryclub.com/ theview 814‑466‑7231 Way Cafe and Bakery wayfruitfarm.com 814‑692‑5211 Webster’s Bookstore Café webstersbookstorecafé.com 814‑272‑1410

Whiskers (at The Nittany Lion Inn) nittanylioninn.psu.edu/Nit‑ tany LionInn/Dining/Whis‑ kers.cfm 814‑865‑8580 Zola Kitchen & Wine Bar zolakitchen.com 814‑237‑8474

Catering/Group Events Arena Bar & Grill, The thearenabarandgrill.com 814‑237‑8833 Champs Sports Grill champssportsgrill.net 814‑234‑7700 Dante’s Restaurants, Inc. dantesinc.com 814‑234‑1344 The Gardens Restaurant (at the Penn Stater) thepennstaterhotel.psu.edu 814‑863‑5090

Gigi’s Restaurant & Wine Lounge gigisdining.com 814‑861‑3463 Happy Valley Catering by Pizza Mia! wearepizzamia.com 814‑355‑3738 Hoag’s Catering at Celebra‑ tion Hall hoagscatering.com 814‑238‑0838in Kelly’s Steak & Seafood kellys‑steak.com 814‑466‑6251 Lodge at Tussey Mountain tusseymountain.com 814‑466‑7976 Mountain View Country Club mtviewcountryclub.com 814‑466‑7231 Penn State Hospitality pennstatehotels.com 800‑233‑7505 Qdoba qdoba.com 814‑861‑3288

Days Inn Penn State Ramada Conference Center ramadasc.com 814‑238‑3001

PA Organic/Farm Fest paorganic.org 814‑422‑0251

Rotelli rotellistatecollege.com 814‑238‑8463

Tuesday Downtown State  College Farmers Market facebook.com/statecolleg‑ efarmers

Zola Catering zolakitchen.com 814‑237‑8474

CSAs / Farms / Farmers Mar‑ kets / Buying Clubs Bee Tree Berry Farm 814‑383‑2134

Boalsburg Farmers Market boalsburgfarmersmarket.com 814‑692‑5211 Buy Fresh, Buy Local buylocalpa.org/centre Friday Downtown State Col‑ lege Farmers Market statecollegefarmersmarket.com Friends and Farmers Co‑op friendsandfarmers.coop 814‑933‑0879

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Lemont Farmers Market lemontvillage.org/home/ lemont‑farmers‑market

Way Fruit Farm wayfruitfarm.com 814‑692‑5211

Stay Hotels

Atherton Hotel athertonhotel.net 814‑231‑2100 Carnegie Inn & Spa carnegieinnandspa.com 814‑234‑2424 Comfort Suites comfortsuites.com 814‑235‑1900 Country Inn and Suites countryinns.com 814‑234‑6000 Days Inn Penn State lioncountrylodging.com 814‑238‑8454

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Live,Eat, & Play in Happy Valley! Econo Lodge Bellefonte econolodge.com 814‑355‑5561

Milesburg Quality Inn choicehotels.com/pa660 814‑355‑7521

Fairfield Inn & Suites State College marriott.com/hotels 814‑238‑3871

Nittany Budget Motel lioncountrylodging.com 814‑238‑0015

Hampton Inn & Suites State College hamptoninn.com 814‑231‑1899 Hilton Garden Inn lioncountrylodging.com 814‑272‑1221 Holiday Inn Express State College hiexpress.com 814‑867‑1800 Lock Haven Fairfield Inn and Suites marriott.com/hotels/travel/ eld‑inn‑and‑suites‑lock‑ haven/ 570‑263‑5034

Nittany Lion Inn nittanylioninn.psu.edu 800‑233‑7505 The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel thepennstater.psu.edu 814‑863‑5000 Port Matilda Hotel & Tavern 814‑692‑4097 Quality Inn Penn State lioncountrylodging.com 814‑234‑1600

Seven Mountains Wine Cellars in downtown Boalsburg

Ramada Inn & Conference Center ramadasc.com 814‑238‑3001 Raystown Lake Fairfield Inn & Suites raystownlakehotel.com 814‑643‑3672

Sleep Inn sleepinn.com 814‑235‑1020

Super 8 lioncountrylodging.com 814‑237‑8005

The Queen Bed & Breakfast thequeenbnb.com 814‑355‑7946

SpringHill Suites State College marriott.com 814‑867‑1807

Toftrees Golf Resort & Conference Center toftrees.com 800‑252‑3551

Reynolds Mansion reynoldsmansion.com 814‑353‑8407

Bed & Breakfasts

Bed & Breakfast at the Rock Garden therockgardenbandb.com 814‑466‑6100 Chatelaine Bed & Breakfast chatelainebandb.com 814‑238‑2028 Our Fair Lady Bed & Breakfast ourfairladybnb.com 814‑355‑1117

Riffles and Runs B & B rifflesandruns.com 814‑353‑8109

Lodges, Cabins and Campgrounds

Godspeed Events and Lodging godspeedhostel.com 814‑554‑0024 Ingleby Lodge inglebylodge.com 814‑360‑5145

SpringHill Suites State College

For a complete listing of restaurants, hotels, caterers and so much more, go to HappyValley.com

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