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Winter 2016 Fun Guide

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2017: Looking Ahead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 There’s No Place Like Happy Valley for the Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Winter Sports Heat Up in Happy Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Give the Gift of Happy Valley this Holiday Season. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Winter is Time for Delicious Food and Fantastic Fun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Outdoor Fun When Cold Weather Strikes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Nittany Lions Surpass Expectations in Breakout Season . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Not Your Average College Student’s Drinking Destination. . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Eating Local: From‑Scratch Flavors Fuel Dantes’ Menu Favorites . . . . . 25 Hidden Gems on the Happy Valley Food Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 New and Notable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Not Just for College Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Season of Giving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 This Holiday Season, Give a Gift that Could Change a Life . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Not Just for College Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Letter from the Editor

If this autumn had to be defined in one word, I would pick roar. It’s our word, after all, and so aptly describes the way our team defied predictions, ripped through rankings and brought us to our feet in unmitigated joy. Our mountains roared with color, turning this place into a multicolored wonderland. The buzz of shows, and good food and beer tours and alumni getting together again brought a roar of life to Beaver and College and all those streets in between. It’s almost winter, as any parent with a kid counting down til Christmas will tell you, but never fear. There is another season just waiting to be experienced and enjoyed, Happy Valley style. Winter Sports. Pegula Arena turns our hometown to Hockey Valley in wintertime as host of Division 1 men’s and women’s ice hockey teams. Watch for the men’s basketball team, welcoming what is widely considered the program’s best class at Penn State, and the Lady Lions coming in the paint with some top scorers. And you need to get your tickets while you can so you can witness the wrestling team make us proud. Read more on page 12. Plus, you can get out of the spectator’s seat and take on some winter sports yourself with a full roster of skiing, tubing and intramural competition at Tussey Mountain! Gifts. There are some Penn State fans on your list, and we have some ideas on what to buy! From deals on gift cards to wine gifts you can’t find anywhere else… check out page 14. Holiday Fun. To put it in a nutshell, we have you covered this holiday season. From tasting trails to the Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Celebration to the Lemont German Christmas Market… it’s pretty perfect. In fact, the only thing that could make it much better would be some snow on Mount Nittany. It’s winter in the best place to live, work and play—read on! (and if you like what you see, sign up at HappyValley.com to get our top picks every week! Subscribe and you'll be entered in our current giveaway!).

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Calendar of Events November

November 18 Happy Valley Sip and Paint Tussey Mountain happyvalleysipandpaint.com Penn State Men’s Hockey vs. Arizona State Pegula Ice Arena gopsusports.com Poe: Deep Into That Darkness The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org A Heartland Christmas Wine Trail Seven Mountains, Mt. Nittany & Happy Valley wineries pawinetrail.com

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

November 20 A Heartland Christmas Wine Trail Seven Mountains, Mt. Nittany & Happy Valley wineries pawinetrail.com Penn State Women’s Basketball vs. Tennessee Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com November 22 Penn State Women’s Basketball vs. St. Bonaventure Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com

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November 23 Penn State Men’s Basketball vs. Colgate Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com

A Heartland Christmas Wine Trail Seven Mountains, Mt. Nittany & Happy Valley wineries pawinetrail.com

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

November 24 Boalsburg Turkey Trot PA Military Museum turkeytrot.elipzer.com

Happy Valley Sip and Paint Big Spring Spirits happyvalleysipandpaint.com

December 1 Holiday Craft Festival Huntingdon Community Center huntcommunitycenter.org

November 25 Penn State Football vs. Michigan State Beaver Stadium gopsusports.com

November 27 A Heartland Christmas Wine Trail Seven Mountains, Mt. Nittany & Happy Valley wineries pawinetrail.com

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

November 26 Santa Arrives for the Holiday Bellefonte Court House visitbellefonte.com

November 29 Penn State Men’s Basketball vs. Georgia Tech Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com

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Polar Bear Plunge Black Moshannon State Park ymaocc.org

December 2 Boalsburg Hometown Christmas Downtown Boalsburg boalsburgvillageconservancy. org

Boalsburg Hometown Christmas Downtown Boalsburg boalsburgvillageconservancy. org

Christmas in Lemont Lemont Granary lemontvillage.org Stocking Stuffer Antiques, Art & Fine Craft Sale Centre County Historical Society centrehistory.org First Friday Downtown State College downtownstatecollege.com Penn State Men’s Hockey vs. Michigan Pegula Ice Arena gopsusports.com Cabinet The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org December 3 Penn State Women’s Basketball vs. Marshall Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com Penn State Men’s Basketball vs. Wright State Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com 10th Anniversary Decades Gala The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org Holiday Art & Ornament Sale Palmer Museum of Art palmermuseum.psu.edu Winter Craft Market Mt. Nittany Middle School wintercraftmarket.com

Christmas in Lemont Lemont Granary lemontvillage.org Stocking Stuffer Antiques, Art & Fine Craft Sale Centre County Historical Society centrehistory.org A Heartland Christmas Wine Trail Seven Mountains, Mt. Nittany & Happy Valley wineries pawinetrail.com

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Tribute PA Military Museum pamilmuseum.org

December 11 Penn State Wrestling vs. Binghamton Rec Hall gopsusports.com

December 18 Penn State Women’s Basketball vs. American Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com

December 9 Arboretum Winter Celebration The Arboretum at Penn State arboretum.psu.edu

Turkuaz & The New Mastersouns The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org

Santa Express Train Rides Bellefonte Train Station bellefontetrain.org

Festival of Trees CPI (Pleasant Gap) ccunitedway.org

Handel’s Messiah Schwab Auditorium centreorchestra.org

Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Throughout Bellefonte bellefontevictorianchristmas. com

Happy Valley Sip and Paint Big Spring Spirits happyvalleysipandpaint.com

December 16 Santa Express Train Rides Bellefonte Train Station bellefontetrain.org

December 4 Penn State Wrestling vs. Lehigh Rec Hall gopsusports.com

December 10 Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Throughout Bellefonte bellefontevictorianchristmas. com

Holiday Home Tour College Heights parkforestpreschool.org

Santa in the Cave Lincoln Caverns Lincolncaverns.com

Penn State School of Music Featured Concert: “Mosaic” Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu

Gingerbread House Making Millbrook Marsh Nature Center crpr.org

Christmas Tea and Candlelight Tour Boal Museum boalmuseum.com

Penn State Women’s Basketball vs. Pitt Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com

A Heartland Christmas Wine Trail Seven Mountains, Mt. Nittany & Happy Valley wineries pawinetrail.com

L’Amour de Loin The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org

December 7 Penn State Men’s Basketball vs. George Mason Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com

The Nutcracker The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org

December 20 Penn State Women’s Basketball vs. Iona Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com December 21 Penn State Men’s Basketball vs. Morgan State Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com December 22 For the Love of Christmas Reynolds Mansion (Bellefonte) reynoldsmansion.com

December 17 Kenny Rogers Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu Santa Express Train Rides Bellefonte Train Station bellefontetrain.org The Nutcracker The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org Happy Valley Sip and Paint Big Spring Spirits happyvalleysipandpaint.com

December 27 Penn State Men’s Basketball vs. Northwestern Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com December 28 Penn State Women’s Basketball vs. Indiana Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com December 31 First Night State College Downtown State College firstnightstatecollege.com

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January January 3 Penn State Women’s Basketball vs. Iowa Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com January 7 Nabucco The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org January 12 Penn State Men’s Hockey vs. Michigan State Pegula Ice Arena gopsusports.com January 13 Penn State Wrestling vs. Rutgers Rec Hall gopsusports.com Penn State Men’s Hockey vs. Michigan State Pegula Ice Arena gopsusports.com January 14 Penn State Men’s Basketball vs. Minnesota Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com January 15 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu

January 16 Penn State Women’s Basketball vs. American Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com January 17 42nd STREET Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu January 18 Penn State Men’s Basketball vs. Indiana Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com January 19 Penn State Men’s Hockey vs. Ohio State Pegula Ice Arena gopsusports.com Penn State Women’s Basketball vs. Nebraska Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com January 20 Penn State Men’s Hockey vs. Ohio State Pegula Ice Arena gopsusports.com No Man’s Land The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org January 21 Romeo & Juliet The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org January 22 Colin Hay The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org

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Looking Ahead 2016 is wrapping up, and with it leaves a year’s worth of football games, wings, Victorian Christmas, Arts Fest… LIFE. Pencil these dates into your calendar and get a head start on the reunions and hotel bookings … we’ll find the best of fun for you closer to the time!

THON We’re proud to have the largest student‑led philanthropy in the world right here in Happy Valley! After months of fundraising, the Dance Marathon will be held Feb. 17—19, 2017.

Blue‑White Weekend Perfectly timed to hit just after spring thaw and smack in the middle of all the trees blooming on the mountains— Blue‑White Weekend gives us a reason to say hello to spring in Happy Valley, cheer on the 2016 team and meet up with friends on Saturday, April 22, 2017. (Make sure to check parking closer to the time; some lots will now be charging.)

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Reunion Weekend Reunions are in the air! Usher in summer with some of your favorite people and favorite memories. Check our listings for cabins, campgrounds and even a brand new hostel (you can rent out the whole facility!) to make your reconnection even more great! June 2‑4, 2017

4th Fest It’s family‑oriented and all volunteer‑run—our 4th Fest makes Independence Day pretty epic! And it is—of course—on July 4, 2017.

Arts Festival Come out for the 50th Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts July 13‑16 for all the vendors, performers, food and more that have made this weekend a Happy Valley major summer event!

Opening Game Penn State kicks off the 2017 football schedule with a game against the Akron Zips on Sept. 2, 2017.

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There’s No Place Like Happy Valley for the Holidays Best of the Season’s Shopping, Celebrating, and Santa Greeting By Blake Burfield For the happiest season of all, what better place could there be for holiday fun than somewhere with “Happy” right in its name? Hol‑ iday festivals, seasonal concerts, treats, sightseeing… There are so many ways to celebrate in Happy Valley this holiday season. Here’s a preview of our favorite holiday events to add to your calendar.

Buy Unique Gifts Happy Valley has you covered for all your gift giving this year.

Visit the Holiday Craft Festival in Huntingdon December 1‑3 (huntcommunitycenter.org), the Winter Craft Market at Mt. Nittany Middle School December 3 (wintercraftmarket. com), the Holiday Art & Ornament Sale at Penn State’s Palmer Museum of Art December 3 (palmermuseum.psu.edu) or the Stocking Stuffer Sale December 2‑3 for antiques, fine art and crafts (centrehistory.org).

See Santa Santa is making several trips to Happy Valley this year, so it’s easy to make sure the kids don’t miss out on seeing the big man himself at least once. You can treat them to Breakfast with Santa on December 3 and 10 at the Nittany Lion Inn. Enjoy a delicious start to your day, and take home a complimentary photo with the star guest, Santa (nittanylioninn.psu.edu). Head to the Bellefonte Court House on November 26 for the annual Santa Arrival (visitbellefonte.com), or venture into Lincoln Caverns to see Santa in the Cave December 10‑11 (lincolncaverns.com). During the Bellefonte Victorian Christmas, you can stop in and see Santa at Pizza Mia! on North Spring Street. On December 9th and 10th from 1‑3 p.m. there will be face painting and gifts for the kids. And, if you order a pizza from December 10‑23 during

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the hours of 5‑8 p.m., Santa and one of his elves will deliver your order (wearepizzamia.com)!

Celebrate the Season There’s a holiday festival in every corner of Happy Valley. Enjoy music, food and drink, local vendors and good spirits at the 7th Annual Christmas in Lemont German‑style festival December 2‑3 (lemontvillage.org). At the Boalsburg Hometown Christmas festival December 2‑3, choose from a huge array of activities, including breakfast with Santa, carriage rides, caroling, tree decorating, Christmas crafts, and of course, tons of merchants and food. At the 34th Annual Bellefonte Victorian Christmas December 9‑11, you can enjoy A Christmas Carol, arts and crafts, food, tours and much more (bellefontevictorianchristmas. com). And don’t miss out on First Night, everyone’s favorite New Year’s Eve celebration that takes place in downtown State College (firstnightstatecollege.com).

Take in the Sights Sometimes, the best parts of the holiday season are the simple things. On November 17, see the lighting of the magnificent

Allen Street Christmas tree at the annual Downtown Tree Lighting, where holiday cheer is spread and hot chocolate, cookies and carols are shared (downtownstatecollege.com). The Arboretum Winter Celebration on December 9 offers a beautiful view of lighted tree displays throughout the gardens (arboretum.psu.edu). Or check out the Holiday Home Tour, which takes you through the beautifully decorated homes of State College’s historic West College Heights on December 4 (parkforestpreschool.org).

Tasty Treats It wouldn’t be the holidays without festive food and drink events. For the wine lovers: the Heartland Christmas Wine Trail is a delicious wine tasting journey through Central PA’s great wineries, including our hometown favorites Mount. Nittany Winery, Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery and Seven Mountains Wine Cellars. You’ll also receive a cookie cutter and favorite recipe from each winery, and a grapevine wreath to hold them all. Tickets are good for any or all of the weekends of November 19‑20, November 26‑27, and December 3‑4 (pawinetrail.com). For other treats: reserve a spot at the Christmas Tea and Candlelight Tour December 4 at Boalsburg’s Boal Mansion for a special high tea with incredible food (boalmuseum.com). Or, take the family for some classic Gingerbread House Making at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center December 10 (crpr.org).

Festive Entertainment In the arts and entertainment department, there are plenty of seasonal shows to enjoy. Home Free: A Country Christmas brings holiday favorites with a country spin to the State Theatre November 13 (thestatetheatre.org). Kenny Rogers makes a stop at Eisenhower Auditorium December 17 for his Kenny Rogers Christmas & Hits Tour, which will feature both his long list of hits and Christmas classics (cpa.psu.edu). It’s also the beloved singer’s final farewell tour. And, it’s the perfect time to see the holiday favorite The Nutcracker performed at the State Theatre December 16‑18 (thestatetheatre.org).

Stay Active There are fun ways to stay active in Happy Valley even during the colder months. Get your November fix with the Boalsburg Turkey Trot on November 26 (turkeytrot.elipzer.com), then brave up for the Polar Bear Plunge at Black Moshannon State Park December 14 (ymcaocc.org), and start the New Year off right with the Resolution Run 5K in Downtown State College on New Year’s Eve (firstnightstatecollege.com). Each of these events benefits a great charity, so the season for giving is the perfect time to participate.

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Winter Sports Heat Up in Happy Valley By David Abruzzese

Penn State is synonymous with football, but sadly there’s only so many games left to be played. But rest assured, there’s still plenty to experience and see once Beaver Stadium locks its gates until the spring.

Basketball On the hardwood, Penn State basketball heads into the 2016‑17 season carrying some high expectations after signing one of the best recruiting classes in the country. The Lions, who tradition‑ ally struggle to attract top talent to Happy Valley, out‑recruited notable programs like Michigan, Baylor, and Oklahoma—and finished 18 spots ahead of 2016 national champion Villanova on 247sports’ rankings. Finishing a lackluster 16‑16, head coach Pat 12

Chambers expects his team to benefit from an uncharacteristi‑ cally loaded non‑conference schedule that includes meetings with Georgia Tech, Pitt, and No. 1 Duke. But the vibe surrounding this team feels different, and maybe because the team’s makeup is completely different. This year’s team starts with three key freshmen: Tony Carr, Lamar Stevens, and Nazeer Bostick. All three hail from Roman Catholic high school in Philadelphia, and all three figure to revolutionize a team in need of a talent upgrade. Stevens, the largest of the trio, figures to act as the swing man given his lanky frame and tremendous athleticism. He’ll be Photo by Craig Houtz complemented

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nicely by the innate shooting ability of the 6‑foot‑4 Bostick, who figures to make an impact coming off the bench this year for the Lions. But the true star of the class is worth the price of admission. Tony Carr, the top point guard in the state of Pennsylvania, spurned programs like Arizona State, Florida State, Indiana, and Georgetown to join his high school teammates in Happy Valley. He’s expected to take the reins as a freshman and partner with another former Roman Catholic standout in Shep Garner to give the Lions a sense of hope—one that could usher in an entirely new era for Penn State basketball.

Ice Hockey

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Not a basketball fan? Not to worry! There are plenty of other fun winter sports in‑season you can follow! Penn State men’s hockey is off to a record start with just one loss to seven victories. Ranked No. 14 in the nation, the Nittany Lions have beaten some of the best teams Division I has to offer—including then‑No. 3 Notre Dame.

are two senior leaders Sanderson needs to count on if his team is to return to championship glory. There’s nothing quite like the atmosphere produced a sold out match at Rec Hall, and the Lions bring the fireworks each and every time they hit the mat.

Wrestling

Volleyball

Cael Sanderson’s wrestling squad is looking to repeat after a domi‑ nant 2015‑16 campaign. Seniors Brian Brill and Jimmy Gulibon

Also, thankfully, we still have plenty of women’s volleyball action to be had before the season wraps up in mid‑December. The Lions look to reverse course from last season’s unprecedented early exit from the NCAA Tournament and embark on another title run. Football might be coming to a close sooner than we think, but there’s always plenty going on in Happy Valley!

Photo by John Patishnock

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Give the Gift of Happy Valley this Holiday Season Iconic Penn State Gear and Goods Can be Shipped to Anyone on Your Gift List

Gifting your Penn Stater friends and family with awesome local items is a surefire way to make them feel super happy and at home. Especially if they can’t be in Happy Valley this holiday season; just bring Happy Valley to them! Best of all, there are plenty of gifts that you don’t even need to leave your couch to buy. Here’s our guide to the best Happy Valley gifts you can order from anywhere and send anywhere. (Plus, a rundown of the best local gifts to buy the traditional way). 14

Gift Cards Galore We all know that sometimes, the most foolproof way to please someone with a gift is to let them choose it themselves. Gift cards are the tried and true way to do that, and you can order them from some of Happy Valley’s favorite local joints right online! Gigi’s Southern Table (gigisdining.com), Otto’s (ottos.com), and Mad Mex (madmex.com) are a few local favorites that sell gift cards on their websites. Better yet, you can purchase “universal” gift cards online for two of State College’s restaurant families. A Dante’s (dantesinc. com) gift card can be used at any of these Dante’s locations: The Deli, Liberty Craft House, Inferno, Mario’s, Hi Way Pizza, The Saloon, Bar Bleu, and The Hopshop. A gift card from Hotel State College Company (hotelstatecollege.com) is good at The Corner Room, the Allen Street Grill, Bill Pickle’s Tap Room, and Zeno’s. These cards are guaranteed hits.

Sport Penn State Gear Anywhere Sure, you can always buy college team gear from some of the big box stores. But every Penn Stater knows that authentic,

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Buy a gift card to Gigi's Southern Table

local Penn State garb is the best. Luckily, some of the best Penn State stores in State College have online catalogues and ship anywhere. Check out the sites for stores like Student Book Store (thestudentbookstore.com), Family Clothesline (pennstateclothes.com), the Penn State Bookstore (psu. bncollege.com) and Lion’s Pride (lions‑pride.com) to get Penn State clothing, accessories, home goods, souvenirs, and more. You can even find adorable holiday‑themed Penn State gifts on these sites, like ornaments, Christmas sweaters, and holiday decor.

Treat Them to Dessert Happy Valley has plenty to satisfy a holiday sweet tooth. And as much as the person on your list would love to stop in to their favorite Happy Valley place for their favorite treat, it’s just as easy to bring it right to them. Believe it or not, Berkey Creamery (creamery.psu.edu) ships its products to all 48 continental states—yes, even ice cream! Go for one of the classics like Peachy Paterno or Keeny Beany Chocolate, or a seasonal flavor like Egg Nog. (And be sure to order some Grilled Stickies to go with it, since The Creamery sells those too!). For delectable chocolate gifts, you can order from Gardner’s Candies (gardnerscandies.com)—everyone’s local favorite based in Tyrone—or Chocolates by Leopold (chocolatesbyleopold.net)—a gourmet chocolate outlet in Boalsburg that’s getting rave reviews.

in mid‑November. The case includes 12 different bottles of hand‑selected wines; either give one a day to a special someone or split the case between people on your list. (And maybe keep some extra for yourself!) For a smaller option, simply order a wintry flavor like “Happy Valley Spice” from Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery (thehappyvalleywinery.com), “Spiced Apple” from Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery (mtnittanywinery.com), or “Polar Vortex” from Seven Mountains. Any of these seasonally spiced blends will warm someone on your gift list right up. Buy some tickets to the Heartland Christmas Wine Trail (pawinetrail.org) so your friends and family can get a taste of not just one, but all of Happy Valley’s wineries.

Just Go the Traditional Way In the end, sometimes you just want to buy your gifts the classic way: in person. If that’s the case, don’t worry—all of our categories still hold true. • Stop into pretty much any local favorite restaurant or store to grab a gift card that someone will really thank you for. • Head to College and Beaver Avenues to browse through the many Penn State gear outlets. • Customize a holiday gift basket of delicious homemade sweets at Dolce Vita Desserts in Lemont. • Buy some tickets to the Heartland Christmas Wine Trail (pawinetrail.org) so your friends and family can get a taste of not just one, but all of Happy Valley’s wineries.

Share the Best Local Wines Buying for a wine lover? Mario’s has won Wine Spectator Awards and Wine Enthusiast Awards for seven years running and has a selection of over 550 wines available to ship as gifts—many of which you can’t find anywhere else in the area. Order a bottle, case, or gift basket with other Mario’s goodies like their flagship vodka sauce. You can order at dantesinc.myshopify.com. You can also delight the wine lovers on your list with fun seasonal items from our local wineries. Seven Mountains Wine Cellars (sevenmountainswinecellars.com) is again offering its popular “12 Days of Christmas” wine cases beginning

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Winter is Time for Delicious Food and Fantastic Fun

The Nittany Lion Inn and The Penn Stater have a Great Season Planned Leave hibernation to the bears ‑ not the Lions! You can turn bas‑ ketball season into a winter getaway with the Slam Dunk Package at The Penn Stater: it includes overnight accommodations with a breakfast buffet for two, and two best‑available game tickets to see the Penn State men’s or women’s basketball teams heat up the Bryce Jordan Center. There is even complimentary transporta‑ tion to and from the BJC for your convenience. You can reserve your spot and choose a mens or women’s game date by calling 814‑863‑5050. The Penn Stater’s buffets at The Gardens are legendary in Happy Valley, whether or not you are staying the night. Their Friday and Saturday evening America’s Bounty Buffet fea‑ tures all‑you‑can‑eat goodness with a rotating menu featuring chef‑made selections like bacon‑wrapped pork tenderloin with pumpkin gnocchi in a maple veloute, potatoes au gratin with bleu cheese and poached salmon. Indulge in freshly‑made desserts from the Penn State bakery and Creamery ice cream. It’s a great deal for the whole family: kids from 6‑12 can eat for half price, and children 5 and under eat for free! At Legends at The Penn Stater, you can join a rewards program that you’ll actually use. With the Burgers and Brews

Club, any time that you buy 12 craft brews (AKA just another home game weekend), you will get one of their legendary burgers fixed any way you want… for free! Their craft brew listing features local favorite Rusty Rails, PA microbrews like Victory Brew‑ ing Company, Erie Brewing Company, and Lancaster Brew‑ ing Company and other selections from across the US. The burgers include the mouth‑watering Penn Stater Burger with a half pound of ground sirloin topped with cheddar and sautéed onions. Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa Claus is com‑ ing to… The Nittany Buy 12 Craft Beers Lion Inn! Bring the & Get a Free Burger family for Break‑ fast with Santa on December 3 and 10. Enjoy a delicious start to your day, and take home a complimen‑ Where Our Beer Selection tary photo with the and Burgers are Legendary star guest, Santa. Call 814‑865‑8590 for 814-863-5080 • legends.psu.edu more information.

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Outdoor Fun When Cold Weather Strikes Tussey Mountain is Central PA’s Winter Wonderland By Jeff Cavanaugh The forecast for Winter 2017 is colder and snowier than last year, and that means one thing here in Happy Valley: Long Live Tussey Mountain. Tussey has seven different trails for skiers of all experience levels. From the Little Bear beginner’s slope to the most difficult slopes on the mountain—the Upper Tuscarora and Upper Shamokin—skiing and snowboarding conditions are always impeccable. And if you’re not looking for just smooth, fast skiing, there are two Terrain Parks off of the Utah trail and the Shamokin trail that have boxes, rails, pipes, and a number of assorted jumps. It’s also the best snow tubing around for everyone ages 4 and up… with a perk. Remember being a kid and all the excitement of sleigh riding, but dreading the walk back to the top of the hill? Here, you can zip down a hill with a beautiful view and then get pulled back up to the top by one of the handle‑tow lifts. This offseason, Tussey Mountain did a number of upgrades to the snow tube park including a regrade of the hill and expanding the size of the park to add more lanes for tubers. Additionally, they installed an artificial surface for the lift line at the snow tube that will make the trip from the bottom to the top much more pleasant. Just starting out? In January, Tussey will begin their youth ski and snowboard program. This two‑hour program is offered either on Saturdays or Sundays and is intended to improve the skiing or snowboarding skills for kids aged 6‑12. This is a non‑competitive program for all levels and it is a great opportunity for either first timers or frequent

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skiers and riders to improve their skills and have fun making friends on the slopes. The cost for the program is $155 for season pass holders and $245 for everyone else; rental equipment for the program costs an additional $70. And it is not just children and students that have opportuni‑ ties to learn and improve their skiing skills. Tussey Mountain also offers a one‑of‑a‑kind Young at Heart Program on Tuesdays for skiers over 50 years of age. Participants in the Young at Heart Program receive 50% off their lift ticket and a specially discount‑ ed 1.5‑hour lesson! Rental equipment is also available with this lesson for half off. Gift certificates to Tussey Mountain can be purchased in any amount and never expire—and they can be used any time or dur‑ ing any season at the year‑round destination. And from now until December 24, $200 of Tussey Money can be purchased for only $159! Get your holiday shopping done early by visiting Tussey Mountain! If the outdoors and all of the awesome skiing and snowboard‑ ing available at Tussey Mountain still don’t get your attention, Edges Pub, located in the Lodge at Tussey Mountain, is one of Happy Valley’s best kept secrets. At Edges Pub, you will find delicious food every night with live music and entertainment on weekends—but only during the winter season! Edges Pub is the perfect winter hangout and the only place you’ll want to have a post‑skiing beer or maybe an Irish coffee to warm up. Tussey Mountain slopes and lifts are open to skiers and snow‑ boarders, carrying either a season pass or daily ticket. In peak sea‑ son, chair lifts operate noon until 10 p.m. Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays and holidays and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Tussey Mountain is typically open for skiing, boarding and tubing from December through middle to late March.

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Nittany Lions Surpass Expectations in Breakout Season By John Patishnock

Most fans would have been thrilled if you had said in September that Penn State would win eight games this season. But by late October, when the Nittany Lions completed an epic comeback victory against No. 2 Ohio State, eight wins seemed low. It was that kind of season for Penn State. The Nittany Lions surpassed all (external) expectations, earned a national ranking for the first time since the 2011 season, and beat a Top‑5 opponent for the first time since 1999. The reason for prefacing expectations in the previous paragraph was perhaps the Lions expected this all along. For 18

example, here’s what Saquon Barkley said at practice the week after the Lions upended the Buckeyes: “We didn’t really see it as an upset or coming in as underdogs. It’s really only an upset if you don’t truly believe that you can win the game, and everyone in that locker room believed that we were capable of winning that game. So we didn’t see it as an upset, we just took it as another game.”

“We didn’t really see it as an upset or coming in as underdogs. It’s really only an upset if you don’t truly believe that you can win the game, and everyone in that locker room believed that we were capable of winning that game." Best Game, Part I: OK, this is obvious. Whether you were at Beaver Stadium, watching with friends, or tailgating outside (or all of the above), you’ll always remember where you were when Penn State upended No. 2 Ohio State on Oct. 22.

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Best Game, Part II: The second nighttime game against Iowa was certainly memorable—if only because Saturday nights at Beaver Stadium tend to be special—though the overtime win against Minnesota not only kicked off an incredible postgame celebration that included fans embracing the players at the back of the north end zone, it also likely saved Penn State’s season. At that point, the Lions were 2‑2 and still reeling from the blowout loss at Michigan. But that victory started a perfect October that sent Penn State into the national rankings. After the Ohio State victory, a beat writer asked defensive end Garrett Sickels where Penn State would be if the Minnesota game had gone the other way. “To be honest, I don’t even think like that,” Sickels said. “I just think forward to the next game. Can’t control anything like that, and you can’t dwell on things like that. You just have to move forward.” It was a good question, and great insight into how the players think. Though from a fan’s perspective, there’s little doubt that game turned the Lions’ season around. Memorable Quote: Saquon Barkley gets it. Specifically, gets how special it is to play at Beaver Stadium. After the Lions finished a convincing Homecoming victory over Maryland, here’s what the star running back said about the fan support that Penn State receives at home: “The crowd energy is amazing. You feed off of it, and it makes you feel like you can do anything.” Saquon has proved that time and again during his still‑young career.

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Best Pick: Taking Penn State to win easily over Maryland. The Terrapins have managed to convince the conference (and sometimes the country) that they’re more competitive than they actually are. Typically playing a soft non‑conference schedule— they played Howard, Florida International, and Central Florida this season —Maryland racks up easy wins before the traditional Big Ten powers push them back down the standings. And on a personal note, after seeing how some of their fans behaved during last year’s game in Baltimore, the Terrapins can’t lose often enough.

“The crowd energy is amazing. You feed off of it, and it makes you feel like you can do anything.” Worst Pick: Choosing Penn State (+16) to cover against Michi‑ gan. As soon as I made this pick, I knew I should’ve gone the other way. Nothing against the Lions, they just needed time to come together this season. They obviously did that in October, completing a perfect 4‑0 month that included that iconic upset of No. 2 Ohio State. But in September, on the road against a Top‑5 team, few programs could keep up with the Wolverines.

Nittany Lions Surpass Expectations… Continued from 19 Keep An Eye On: The next time Penn State plays at home, check out—if the television cameras cut to this angle—James Franklin and the team as they teeter on the edge of the tunnel before run‑ ning onto the field. It’s a cool moment, as Franklin balances firing up the team while at the same time, momentarily keeping them contained in the tunnel. Guys are amped, as is Franklin, and there’s usually some shoving going on as the Lions know they’re a few seconds away from running onto the field. I first noticed this at Heinz Field against Pitt. The sequence has since repeated itself for nearly every home game.

Penn State took a 21‑10 halftime lead en route to a 34‑27 vic‑ tory against the Owls. The best part for fans is that the season is far from over. Now that Penn State is bowl eligible, you can cheer on the Lions into the new year. Stay tuned to HappyValley.com for information on Penn State's bowl game destination, fun, and travel once informa‑ tion is available.

Here’s what Franklin said about that after the win against Temple: “We want to start faster. I didn’t stay up last night think‑ ing about, ‘I’m going to shove them and push them to start fast,’ it’s just what I did. I’m trying to have some fun with them, trying to loosen them up. I thought we did start out better, we had some turnovers that slowed us down later in the game and put our defense in tough spots, but I do think we started better.”

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Not Your Average College Student’s Drinking Destination Where to Find the Best Craft Beers, Top‑Notch Wines, and Grown‑Up Cocktails in Downtown State College By Jeff Cavanaugh It is no secret that whether you are a cash‑strapped Penn State student or an alum looking to relive your college days, you can always find $2 PBR cans at the Phyrst, or a $5 Monkey Boy at The Saloon or the legendary “Case of Rocks” at the Rathskeller. But with a growing emphasis on craft beers and classic cocktails throughout Happy Valley, downtown State College has become more than just your typical shot and cheap beer college town. Across Central Pennsylvania, new microbreweries and wineries continue to open and existing operations continue to expand. But if 22

you don’t want to set aside an entire day to visit each different win‑ ery or brewery in the area, head to downtown State College where you can find the best of everything without having to move your car. Here is a look at some of the best bars and restaurants in Happy Valley where you can try regional craft beers, local wines and unique cocktails:

The Dining Room at the Nittany Lion Inn For wine lovers, there is certainly no better destination downtown than The Dining Room at the Nittany Lion Inn. The Dining Room is one of the top destinations for fine dining in State College, and is perfect for special occasions or any time you may be in the mood for a really good glass of wine. In addition to their regular menu, their one‑of‑a‑kind educational wine pairing dinners, Tastes of the World, are each themed to a specific wine region and give guests an opportunity to learn about the cuisine and wines of these regions while they wine and dine. 200 W. Park Ave., State College | 814‑865‑8590

The Deli Restaurant & Z Bar Ask anyone around town where to find the best sandwich, and odds are they will direct you to The Deli for their (arguably) world‑famous Reuben. Couple that distinction with their awe‑

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some beer, wine, and spirits selection and the Deli Restaurant & Z Bar become a can’t‑miss spot. The Z Bar has 57 drafts, a cask‑conditioned “real ale” hand‑pump beer engine, and bottle list featuring upwards of 150 different beers. And if you’re looking for a nice wine, the Z Bar rotates a stock of over 30 respected wine selections by either the bottle or glass. The Deli Restaurant & Z Bar just finished booking and finalizing their line‑up for the 2017 Meet the Brewery series, which typically runs from January through April. This is the longest running craft beer series around and gives patrons a look behind the curtain of how their favorite local and regional beers are brewed. Stay tuned to their web page for the official schedule release! 113 Hiester St., State College | 814‑237‑5710 | dantesinc.com/locations/the‑deli‑z‑bar/

Liberty Craft House With over 40 taps and a delicious menu, the Liberty Craft House is one of the best and newest destinations in downtown State College for dinner and a beer. Beer lovers can expect to see a great rotation of Pennsylvania craft brews from breweries like Tröegs, Victory, and Yards. Liberty Craft House is always hosting special events and partnering with different breweries to offer some very limited run brews and different special events. Perhaps the best holiday beer event in Happy Valley will be held on Thursday, December 1 as Liberty Craft House teams up with Hershey’s own Tröegs Independent Brewing to throw The Most Wonderful Beer of the Year event. We can guarantee you that you will be one

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The Dining Room at The Nittany Lion Inn Wins Wine Spectator ‘Best Of ’ Award of Excellence Award Marks Highest Wine Recognition the Inn has Ever Received

For the first time, The Dining Room at The Nittany Lion Inn has received Wine Spectator magazine’s 2016 “Best of ” Award of Excellence—the highest wine list award achieved in the history of the Inn. They have been a Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence” winner every year since 2002, but this is the first year that its extensive wine list has achieved “Best of ” status. The Dining Room joins an exclusive group of dining establishments whose wine lists have earned this honor. Only 18 restaurants in Pennsylvania—and no other establishments in State College—hold the “Best of ” designation. “We are very excited about this award,” said Sean Caviston, restaurant operations manager and wine director at The Nittany Lion Inn. “We truly have one of the best wine lists in the state.” Over the past several years Caviston has devoted much time and energy into improving the level and scope of of‑ ferings on The Dining Room’s wine list, as well as develop‑ ing wine education opportunities for guests. One of these opportunities is the popular “Tastes of the World: A Wine Dinner Series,” a personalized culinary experience that gives guests the opportunity to learn about the cuisine and wines of different regions of the world as they wine and dine. Recent wine dinners have introduced guests to wine regions in Portugal, France’s Rhone Valley, and South Africa. “Through these wine dinners, we want our guests, whether they have a vast or a limited knowledge of wine, to gain information that will make buying, serving, sharing, and drinking wine more enjoyable,” Caviston said. According to the Wine Spectator website, “Best of ” awards are given to wine lists that “display excellent breadth across multiple winegrowing regions and/or significant vertical depth of top producers, along with superior presentation. Typically offering 350 or more selections, these restaurants are destinations for serious wine lovers, showing a deep commitment to wine, both in the cellar and through their service team.” 23

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Mad Elf if you miss out on The Most Wonderful Beer of the Year party! 346 East College Avenue, State College | 814‑954‑4923 |

bar and state‑of‑the‑art wine room provide an extensive selection of wine by the bottle, as well as premium by‑the‑glass selections from their Wine Keeper preservation system. Zola’s Sommelier is always available to help you make your selection or answer any questions about their wines. And while it is a wine bar, Zola also has an extensive selection of craft beer, liquors, and specialty cocktails. 324

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W. College Ave., State College | 814‑237‑8474 | zolakitchen.com

The Field Burger and Tap

Still want to know more about the breweries, distilleries and wineries throughout Central Pennsylvania?

If you haven’t tried the burgers and fries at The Field yet, make plans to do it the next time you are in town. From the minute they put wax paper on your table and pour out a bucket of fresh‑cut fries out in front of you and cover it with decadent top‑ pings like white cheddar and crab sauce, you’ll know why they got voted best burgers and fries in the area. Their Pennsylvania tap collection makes your burger experience even better. You can choose a flight of four PA drafts for only $6, choosing from favorites like Yuengling Lager and regional special‑ ties like Lancaster Brewing Co. Milk Stout, Otto’s Red Mo Red Ale, Elk Creek Brookie Brown Ale and many more. 1 Country Club

If you’re interested in visiting the local breweries and wineries throughout Central Pennsylvania, consider booking one of the great experiences offered by Happy Valley Tour Adventures. Built on the idea that Centre County is home to some of the best breweries, wineries and distilleries around, they have a tour fit for every palate. Visit happyvalleytouradventures.com today to book your own food and drink pairing tour for 10 to 14 of your closest friends at either our local breweries, wineries or distilleries.

Lane, State College | 814‑234‑8000 | toftrees.com/restaurant

Local Whiskey Throughout downtown State College, you can find dozens of bars with great wine lists and extensive craft beer choices, but only Local Whiskey boasts over 200 different whiskies featuring Irish, Scotch, and bourbon from across the globe. The knowledgeable and experienced bartenders are more than happy to find you the perfect whiskey. In addition to every kind of whiskey imaginable, Local Whiskey also features 12 beers on tap—including local selections from Happy Valley Brewing Company—and over 70 bottled beer selections to satisfy the craft beer enthusiasts. And while you’re enjoying a nice scotch, don’t forget to try one of Ernie’s Famous Cheesesteaks on the menu! 107 East Beaver Ave., State College | 814‑272‑6831 | localwhiskeybar.com

Gigi's Southern Table Head out of town to find some of the area's most distinctive cock‑ tails at Gigi's Southern Table. Known for their 'farm to fork' southern fare and clever cocktails, they have some drinks spe‑ cially created for the season. Try “After the Hunt" which features champagne with pomegranate and orange liquor or "The Orchard Thief" – a gin cocktail with apple brandy, Tait Farm Pear Shrub, Pimento Dram, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup. 2080 Cato Ave, State College | 814‑861‑3463 | gigisdining.com

Zola Kitchen & Wine Bar Zola Kitchen & Wine Bar meshes the perfect combination of atmosphere, food, and wine to make any night special. Their wine 24

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Eating Local: From‑Scratch Flavors Fuel Dantes’ Menu Favorites

A Behind‑the‑Scenes Look at Signature Goods from Mario’s, The Deli, Hi Way Pizza and More “We don’t make our ketchup and mustard,” JP Mills, Director at Dante’s Restaurants and Nightlife says, “but we make just about everything else.” It’s no secret that Dante’s Restaurants and Nightlife (which includes The Deli, Hi Way Pizza, Liberty Craft House, Mario’s and more) has been making their food ‘local’ long before it was cool, but the sheer volume and organization of the restaurants’ symbiotic relationships is staggering. It goes beyond working with local producers… they ARE the local producer. Liberty Craft House

Going on now at The Deli: Beulah’s Smokehouse celebrates authentic Kansas City Barbecue that focuses on locally sourced pork and beef that are butchered and smoked low and slow in‑house using hickory wood. Large plates, small plates, sandwiches and more. Enjoy a classic cocktail or bourbon neat with a featured specialty drink menu created to perfectly pair with their authentic Kansas City style smoked meats! December: Winter means comfort food, and The Deli brings it in spades with riffs on classic holiday foods. Their Holiday Traditions Food Festival features dishes that compliment the most wonderful time of the year. And you don't want to miss Mario's Traditional Italian Christmas Eve Dinner. (Reservations strongly suggested). January ’til Spring: Comfort Food & Soup Festival features dishes that stick to your ribs and warm your soul. There will be approximately 20 fresh soups available each day along with cold weather favorites such as Mom’s Meatloaf.

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The day starts at 11 p.m. when orders are placed for the food for the next day. Corporate bakers and pastry chefs who work in their bakery and commissary create countless breads, dough, and desserts from scratch. You can find these fresh‑baked goods in each of their restaurants, and, most recently, at Rothrock Coffee on South Atherton Street. Each restaurant has a unique brand and strength and contributes its signature goods. For instance, you can find Mario’s Vodka Sauce at the Deli. Wings are smoked at Bar Bleu downtown, and sauces and salad dressings are made from scratch at another. It’s all from scratch, all from Andy Zangrilli’s recipes, and all made to order to ensure that every dish is as fresh and great as it can be. The foods are distributed to each restaurant—their signature dishes, sauces, and specials—and another day begins. There are cult favorites at each restaurant (the famous Mario’s Vodka Sauce, Hi Way Pizza’s ‘’red stuffed,’ The Deli’s Reuben), but their seasonal menus give you a chance to see their inven‑ tive freshness in new great dishes. Keep your eye on The Deli in particular—there are some changes afoot and you will love them. The all time favorites are staying, but look for new and creative dishes to join the menu in 2017.

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a few of my favorite everyday indulgences to get you through this holiday season (and maybe inspire your next 5K). You’re welcome.

Nitro Coffee at Liberty Craft House It’s technically not a food, but I am an unabashed coffee snob and I dream about this stuff. Nitro coffee is cold‑pressed and served from a keg, where it is infused with nitrogen and poured

Four Favorite Indulgences for a Local Foodie By Cara Aungst I used to work out at the State College YMCA during the lunch hour, and the woman who ran on the treadmill beside me told me her motivation. “I work out so much because,” her voice sank to a whisper, “I love to eat.” Five kids later, my office has moved to my house and I run on back roads past Amish farms instead of on the treadmill at the Y, but I still share her motivation. To be honest, one of the main rea‑ sons I lace up my latest sneakers from Rapid Transit is because of all the good eats to be had here in Happy Valley. So I am sharing

World Famous Holiday Stromboli, Pizza Mia!

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into your glass with a head of foam like a Guiness. Liberty Craft House was one of the first in the nation to serve this ground‑breaking brew, and it is silky‑smooth goodness. (I normally take my coffee with cream and sugar, and this is so creamy and smooth that it needs neither). It’s brewed from coffee roasted at local Rothrock Coffee. Stop in the next time you are downtown. dantesinc.com/locations/ liberty‑craft‑house

Crab Fries, The Field Burger and Tap When you order fries at The Field, you have to specify whether you want a single serving or a ‘table’ of them. What’s a table, you ask? It means that they put wax paper on your table and pour out a bucket of perfectly golden hand‑cut fries in front of you. And then, if you had the incredibly good fortune of ordering the crab fries, the whole thing is doused with a carafe of molten white cheddar and crab meat. Full disclosure: I have gone with a few of my most well‑behaved friends and we were scraping the leftover cheese off the wax paper with spoons. It’s a kind of leave‑your‑dignity‑at‑the‑door appetizer that will make it to the top of your list the next time you are in town. (But save room for one of those burgers… and then the hand‑spun Creamery milkshake—which you can also order with booze added.) toftrees.com/restaurant

World Famous Holiday Stromboli, Pizza Mia! Pizza Mia! has the perfect holiday/pizza mashup: the World Famous Holiday Stromboli. They take their famous pizza dough and stuff it full of cheese, turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes and then serve with gravy, corn and cranberry sauce. It’s only served this time of year, and people are raving about it on facebook. You can stop by either their Bellefonte location (106 N. Spring St.) or their State College location (114 Hetzel St.), or get it delivered to you. WeArePizzaMia.com.

Traditional Gyro, The Greek This is not the kind of gyro you buy at a baseball game with a mealy pita and dried out meat. This is a chewy and light homemade pita filled with tender pork, tomatoes, and fries hidden inside (just because they knew you would love it), seasoned with tangy perfect tzatziki. When they say it’s authentic, they mean it.

What’s your favorite Happy Valley everyday treat? I’d love to hear it, and add it to one of our next food articles! Email me at cara@happyvalley.com to tell me all about it.

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You don’t have to sacrifice quality and freshness for convenience ............

Pizza Mia! is open in State College! Want farm‑to‑table ingredients and fresh, affordable meals delivered right to your door? Call Pizza Mia! or order online before you leave the office or pick up the kids from practice.

Locally grown, locally made, delivered to you fast and free Like you, we value healthy food that tastes delicious and is delivered fresh to our family’s table. That’s why we we’ve always been committed to using the highest quality ingredients in our pizzas, salads, sandwiches and other menu items. Our food is made with crops grown on our own acreage and at local farms like Hill Top Farms, Breezy Meadow Farm and Stoltzfus Family Farm. Even the meat we use comes from local farms.

A Happy Valley tradition, now serving your neighborhood Pizza Mia! is a Happy Valley favorite. We serve families, students, tailgaters, and even the Penn State football team from our newly‑renovated location in Bellefonte. You’ll find us wherever people come together for fun, food, fam‑ ily and friends, and also when someone needs a helping hand, like when recent flooding affected our neighbors in Milesburg. Community is our middle name, and we’re thrilled to be a part of yours. WeArePizzaMia.com; 106 N Spring St., Bellefonte, PA (814‑355‑3738, facebook.com/BellefontePizzaMia) Sunday‑Thursday 9 a.m.‑11 p.m., Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m‑midnight | 114 Hetzel St., State College (814‑234‑1606, facebook.com/WeArePizzaMia) Open every day from 9 a.m.‑3 a.m. 27

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Check Out These Recently‑Opened Hot Spots in Happy Valley By Holly Swanson There’s never been a better time to establish yourself in Happy Valley, whether that means buying a year‑round home, starting a new business, or committing to visit several times a year. As our local population grows, so, too, do small businesses. Here’s a sampling of a few of our favorite new restaurants and corporations that are happy to greet new customers.

The Melt Shack After his success with Underground Burger & Crepe and Pita Cabana, owner Hitham Hiyajneh decided to fill State College’s need for a good grilled cheese sandwich by opening The Melt Shack. Tucked into the corner of East Calder Way and McAllister Alley, this new restaurant has already acquired quite a following considering that it just opened in mid‑September. But, there’s something to be said for comfort food like grilled cheese, especially when it’s done right and comes with a side of tomato bisque, perfect for dipping. But The Melt Shack doesn’t stop at the traditional offering of grilled white bread with Ameri‑ can cheese slapped in the middle. Instead, their menu includes unique sandwiches like The Sicilian (salami, mozzarella, and tomatoes) and the Bacon Cheddar (obviously, bacon and cheddar, but loaded with both). Most meals come in around $6, making it an affordable lunch or dinner for students and townies. 218 E. Calder Way, State College

Finatics Aquarium & Pet Center Although it’s only been open for a few weeks, Finatics makes it fun to go to the mall again with a variety of fish, birds, and small animals like hamsters and mice. The staff is well‑trained to answer questions and provide advice about your new hermit crab or salt‑water fish and the habitats that they might need. Nittany Mall, State College

Courthouse Crepes After a late September grand opening, Courthouse Crepes has established itself as a local favorite in the Bellefonte area. With more than a dozen crepe flavors and three breads available daily, you’ll be able to satisfy every request in your party, from meat lovers to gluten‑free diners. Fresh made soup, local coffee from Cafe Lemont, and Meyer Dairy ice cream make this a destina‑ tion restaurant that offers the best products from around Happy 28

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Valley. And, unlike some specialty restaurants, Courthouse Crepes is kid‑friendly, with a small library dedicated to their smallest customers. 101 South Allegheny Street, Bellefonte

Black Horse Studio Whether you’ve bought a new home, are remodeling an existing house, or are expanding a business, you’ll want to consult with a local who knows the ins and outs of regional decor. No mat‑ ter what your ultimate goal is, you’ll find a friend in Jodi Myers, founder and artist at Black Horse Studio in Bellefonte. Myers can custom‑design floorcloths, welcome mats, and kitchen acces‑ sories that will complement any style. Black Horse Studio also carries a diverse line of paintings and prints that will be the perfect fit in your Central Pennsylvania home. But if you’re outside the area, most items can be shipped, starting at $13. 118 North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte

Champs Sports Grill The downtown location for Champs Sports Grill reopens this month. The newly remodeled restaurant includes tiered seating surrounding a large bar area. Champs has at least 50 beers on tap. 139 South Allen St., State College

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Not Just for College Students

Happy Valley is a Destination for Retirees and the Young at Heart By Holly Swanson Happy Valley is becoming well known as the perfect place to retire. But when the older population comes to town, don’t expect them to slow down. Shows, museums, sporting events, and outdoor activities offer plenty of options to keep you on your toes. While there’s no reason that retirees can’t enjoy the main attractions in the area—award‑winning golf courses at Toftrees and Penn State, nature centers like Shaver’s Creek, and Spikes’ baseball, there are some great places and activities in Happy Valley that are geared especially for seniors.

Centre Region Active Adult Center After moving to a larger location within the mall and changing its name to reflect the “active” part of the experience, the former Centre Region Senior Center has many of the daily activities you expect, like bridge lessons, Rummikub games, and line dancing. But the Center also sponsors weekly local hiking trips, computer education classes, and bus trips to New York City. Formerly at a downtown State College location, the Centre made the move to Nittany Mall just a year ago, doubling its square footage. The easier access and location central to neighboring towns doubled the Centre’s membership. This increased demand is an indication of the growing retiree population throughout the region. Nittany Mall, State College

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Central Pennsylvania residents who want to spend their retirement increasing their knowledge about, well, just about anything, can take semester‑length or one‑day courses taught by Penn State professors and local experts. A sampling of recent courses include Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Ethics in Everyday Life, Climate Change, and 3D Print‑ ing. OLLI also has nine social and special interest groups and they offer both regional and international travel opportunities. And, if you have expertise in a particular area and you’d like to share your knowledge with other retirees, you can volunteer to be a program leader. Throughout Centre County

Second Winds Band Currently on the hunt for new members, the Second Winds band

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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)

performs around the region with a medley of swing, jazz, modern, and show tunes. A small time commitment of weekly rehearsals is expected and monthly shows are performed at the American Ale House and at the summer festivals. Contact the Active Adult Center for more information. State College

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Established in 1985 to connect local residents with volunteer op‑ portunities, joining RSVP is a great way to stay involved with the community. Volunteers are aged 55+ and can choose from oppor‑ tunities at more than 70 local agencies that depend on volunteer support. 420 Holmes St., Bellefonte

YMCA of Centre County Our local YMCAs participate in the Silver Sneakers program, which gives seniors and retirees access to all facilities at each area Y. Silver Sneakers participants also get access to free events and recreation opportunities. For most retirees, membership is free with Medicare or other insurance policies. Locations in Bellefon‑ te, Moshannon Valley, State College, and Penns Valley

Centre County Pa Senior Environmental Corps (CCPaSec) Working closely with ClearWater Conservancy, senior volunteers join teams to monitor a designed site along local streams. Volun‑ teers chart water quality, educate children on class trips, clean up the area as needed, and plant trees. CCPaSec offers training pro‑ grams, ongoing education opportunities, and monthly meetings where volunteers can share their team’s findings. Offered through RSVP, 420 Holmes St., Bellefonte

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Affinity Connection is delighted to sponsor a Season of Giving, an opportunity to support these incredible local non‑profits and affinity groups that we serve year‑round. We are proud to partner with them to help advance their missions. Celebrate the holiday season by giving your support to one or more of these worthy organizations.

Schlow Centre Region Library Opening its doors for members of our diverse community to gather, share, and discover a wealth of ideas, the joy of reading, and the power of information.

Give online at supportschlow.org

State High Alumni Association One of the country’s largest and most active high school alumni associations, keeping State High grads connected.

Give online at statehighalumni.com

State College Food Bank Helping the community with over 3,300 food distributions in the past year, summer kids bag program, and backpacks with school supplies for children in K‑12.

Give online at scfoodbank.org

Logan Fire Company Protecting the lives and properties of the citizens of Bellefonte and surrounding townships as a 100% volunteer fire depart‑ Mail donations to Logan Fire Company, 120 E. Howard St., Bellefonte, PA 16823

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Altoona‑Johnstown Answering the call of the people of central Pennsylvania by providing caring and compas‑ sionate services to persons and families in need. Mail donations to Catholic Charities, 213 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte, PA 16823 Give online at www.catholiccharitiesaj.org

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Bald Eagle Area School District Eagle Ambassadors

State College Area School District Education Foundation

Supporting the BEASD in providing a challenging and enriching educational experience that maximizes the learning potential of every student.

Committed to enhancing the educational experience of stu‑ dents within the State College Area School District by provid‑ ing financial support for innovative learning opportunities

Give online at beaambassadors.org

Howard Fire Company Providing fire, rescue, and quick response services to the citizens of Howard Bor‑ ough and neighboring townships as a 100% volunteer fire department. Mail donations to Howard Fire Company, P.O. Box 276, Howard, PA 16841

State College Meals on Wheels Preparing and delivering more than 43,000 meals every year to homebound residents in the Centre Region.

Give online at scmow.org

Give online at scasdfoundation.org

Goodwill of North Central PA Ninety cents of every dollar earned from your donations to support Goodwill’s mission and services, providing work assessments, basic workplace training and ongoing support.

Give online at goodwillinc.org

Pave it Forward: Campaign for Memorial Field Offering an opportunity to leave your legacy at this community venue, the brick walkway will serve as a permanent reminder of the strong community that supports the State College Area School District.

Give online at scasd.org/buyabrick

Penn State Rugby Football Club Providing financial resources to the men’s and women’s Rugby Clubs at Penn State.

Give online at psurugby.org

Mount Nittany Conservancy Preservation and protection of Mount Nittany—with nearly nine miles of volunteer‑maintained trails and scenic views— for the recreational enjoyment of future generations of Centre County and Penn Staters.

Give online at mtnittany.org

Salvation Army of Centre County Meeting human needs in Jesus’s name without discrimination, serving the needs of families and individuals in crisis within all Centre County zip codes.

Give online at salvationarmystatecollege.org

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Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy A college preparatory high school and faith community committed to forming the next generation of leaders through excellence in scholarship, personal discipline, accountability, and integrity.

Give online at stjoeacad.org

Our Lady of Victory Catholic School

Offering an education that combines Catholic faith and teachings with academic excellence.

Give online at olvcatholicschool.org

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Howard Fire Company trains for water rescue.

This Holiday Season, Give a Gift that Could Change a Life By Jessica Hallman

As the old saying goes, “one person can’t change the whole world, but you can change the world for one person.” With hundreds of non‑profit organizations in Centre County, there is great need for support to help the less fortunate in our community. Consider changing the world for someone this year by giv‑ ing back to the community. Whether you help feed the hungry, shelter an animal, preserve a local landmark, or invest in a child’s future, your gift makes a big impact for someone who needs it in Happy Valley. Here are a few ideas to give back locally this holiday season.

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in Centre County. The State College Food Bank exists to help families overcome food insecurity through regular distributions of nutritious food. Last year, thanks to volunteer support and finan‑ cial contributions from the community, the Food Bank helped to feed nearly 2,000 local individuals. “You can play a life‑changing role in helping a local household put food on the table,” said Carol Pioli, Executive Director of the State College Food Bank. “Every gift, no matter the size, helps us combat hunger in Centre County.” Another local charity that changes lives is the Bellefonte office of Catholic Charities. While their name may imply that there are faith‑based requirements to receive assistance, the charity provides help and hope to people in need regardless of their religious background. They offer emergency financial assistance to indi‑ viduals and families who don’t qualify for government assistance programs, but need help to avoid eviction, keep their lights on, or purchase lifesaving medication due to unexpected financial crises.

Protect and Serve Our Communities The protection that volunteer firefighters provide can be compared to those of insurance: you hope you never have to use it, but you’ll be glad you have it if you need it. Community fire departments like Logan Fire Company No. 1 and Howard Fire

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Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Boalsburg offers high school students an educational experience centered on the pillars of faith, scholarship, leadership, and service—positioning them for success in college and in their careers. Since the school opened in 2011, they’ve yielded a 100% college acceptance rate among graduates. “We empower young men and women, both Catholic and non‑Catholic, to pursue rigorous academic studies within a faith‑based environment,” said Chris Chirieleison, principal at Saint Joe’s. “Small class sizes and exceptional teachers facilitate meaningful enrichment, while the Gospel values of integrity, respect, service, and justice inform our academic endeavors and social interactions.” Company operate solely on volunteer manpower—meaning your neighbors put their lives on the line to keep you and your family safe. And, as volunteers, they are never paid a dime. These local volunteer fire departments are often the first line of defense in an emergency situation, enabling highly‑trained emergency rescue personnel to reach you quickly when seconds count. They rely heavily on financial support from the community to maintain equipment and apparatus, and to ensure each volunteer has necessary training. An added bonus of volunteer fire departments is that they help keep taxes lower for area residents, by reducing the need for more paid staff fire departments which are funded by tax dollars. “While there are many great and deserving organizations out there looking for donations, none of them impact you, your fam‑ ily, and your community as much as having a fully trained and equipped emergency service provider close to home,” said Mark Ott, volunteer for Howard Fire Company.

No matter where your heart lies, there are numerous organizations worthy of your support this holiday season. Thank you for making perhaps the most important gift of all—a gift that could change the course of someone’s life!

Invest in Our Future Generations By making a donation to a local school, you invest in the future of our community and our world. Gifts to public schools—like through the State College Area School District Education Foundation or Bald Eagle Area School District Eagle Ambassadors—help to ensure all students can reach their maximum poten‑ tial by helping to fund critical activities, resources, and opportuni‑ ties that fall outside the districts’ annual operating budgets. “The Foundation exists to raise money to support students within SCASD,” said Paul Olivett, Executive Director of the State College Area School District Education Foundation. “Our goal is to enhance the programs and experiences that make our district great for the students and the community.” Donations to local private schools help to make tuition af‑ fordable for more students. Many families choose private schools for their small class sizes, college‑preparatory curriculum, college acceptance rates, and, in some cases, faith‑centered environment.

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Where to Eat 18. Arena Restaurant thearenabarandgrill.com 23. Bar Bleu dantesinc.com/locations/bar‑bleu/ 6. Carnegie Inn & Spa carnegieinnandspa.com 24. Deli Restaurant dantesinc.com/locations/the‑deli‑z‑bar/ 25. The Field Burger and Tap toftrees.com/restaurant 4. Gardens thepennstaterhotel.psu.edu 26. Gigi’s Restaurant and Wine Lounge gigisdining.com 27. Qdoba Mexican Grill qdoba.com 28. Hi‑Way Pizza dantesinc.com/locations/hi‑way‑pizza/ 29. Hoag’s Catering at Celebration Hall hoagscatering.com 30. Inferno Brick Oven & Bar InfernoBrickOvenBar.com 31. Kelly’s Steak & Seafood kellys‑steak.com

4. Legends thepennstaterhotel.psu.edu/ ThePennStaterHotel/dining/legends.cfm 32. Liberty Craft House dantesinc.com/locations/liberty‑craft‑house 33. Mario’s dantesinc.com/locations/marios 11. The Nittany Lion Inn: The Dining Room & Whiskers nittanylioninn.psu.edu/ NittanyLionInn/Dining/Whiskers.cfm 34. Lodge at Tussey tusseymountain.com 13. P.J. Harrigan’s pjharrigans.com 35. The View at Mountain View Country Club mtviewcountryclub.com/theview 36. Tarragon Restaurant Rumors Lounge athertonhotel.net/eat‑drink/tarragon‑ restaurant.htm 37. Zola Kitchen & Wine Bar zolakitchen.com

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Hublersburg Inn hublersburginn.com The Way Cafe and Bakery wayfruitfarm.com The Chatelaine B&B chatelainebandb.com PH Belinda’s Port Matilda Hotel & Tavern FI Fairfield Inn and Suites Huntingdon raystownlakehotel.com GH Godspeed Hostel godspeedhostel.com

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Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites book.bestwestern.com 2. Fairfield Inn & Suites marriott.com/hotels 3. Holiday Inn Express hiexpress.com 4. Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel thepennstaterhotel.psu.edu 5. Toftrees Golf Resort & Conference Center toftrees.com 6. Carnegie Inn & Spa carnegieinnandspa.com 7. Comfort Suites comfortsuites.com 8. Days Inn Penn State lioncountrylodging.com 9. Hilton Garden Inn lioncountrylodging.com 10. Nittany Budget Motel lioncountrylodging.com 11. Nittany Lion Inn nittanylioninn.psu.edu/ 12. Quality Inn lioncountrylodging.com 13. Ramada Conference Center ramadasc.com 14. Rodeway Inn rodewayinn.com 15. Sleep Inn sleepinn.com 16. Super 8 lioncountrylodging.com 17. Country Inn & Suites countryinns.com 18. Northland Motel northlandbowl.com/motel.html 19. Hampton Inn hamptoninn.com 20. SpringHill Suites marriot.com 21. Bed and Breakfast at the Rock Garden therockgardenbandb.com 22. Hampton Inn & Suites statecollegehamptoninn.com 36. Atherton Hotel Athertonhotel.net

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Happy Valley By THE numbers Both Penn State and Happy Valley have long been favorites on “best of” lists. And it’s no wonder—somehow we have found the perfect combination of big city fun and small town benefits, with college town energy added in like a shot of adrenaline. Each of us can tick off the things that we think make it the best—football, the seasons, entertainment, the food. But what makes websites like businessinsider.com, Nationalgeographic. com, Money.com and CNN sit up and take notice? Read on!

#1 Recruiter Ranking A Wall Street Journal survey found that Penn State is the number one among recruiters from leading companies, nonprofits and government agencies. Recruiters were asked to identify schools whose bachelor degrees were best trained and educated and best able to succeed once hired.

#2 Smartest City Lumosity ranks State College at number two based on data from 3 million players of its Lumosity games. The data objectively measured real differences in cognitive performance across geographic areas by examining scores from users’ first few sessions playing games across five cognitive areas: memory, processing speed, flexibility, attention and problem solving.

#1 Happiest Small Places in America Citing low stress, low commute and walkability and home owners, Movoto declared that Happy Valley is truly the happiest!

National Geographic: Adventure Town

In true wanderlust fashion, National Geographic doesn't bother rank it, but tells just tells you to come spend the weekend. “Ah, to be young and live in a rugged corner of the Alleghenies.”

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Local Services

Catholic Campus Ministry psucatholic.org Central PA Conv & Visitors Bureau visitpennstate.org 800‑358‑5466

EsSpa at the Carnegie Inn & Spa esspa.us 814‑380‑9772 Crossfit Lionheart crossfitlionheart.com 814‑238‑4617 Lionheart Fitness lionheartgyms.com 814‑238‑4617

Karch Auto karchauto.com 814‑238‑2886

The North Club thenorthclub.com 814‑237‑1510

State College Community Land Trust scclandtrust.org 814‑867‑0656

Titan Fitness titanfitness.com 814‑235‑1015

Realty

The Apartment Store apartmentstore.com/ state‑college/ 800‑553‑2539 Associated Realty Property Mgmt arpm.com 814‑231‑3333 Fine Line Homes finelinehomes.com 814‑237‑5581 Heritage Realty Group heritagerealtystatecollege.com 814‑231‑0101 Richard Testa Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker Cell: 585‑739‑3521 RichTesta@gmail.com

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

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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

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Mt. Nittany Vineyard & Winery The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org 814‑272‑0606

Lincoln Caverns lincolncaverns.com 814‑643‑0268

Vamos Lion Chariot vamoslion.com 814‑404‑2782

Golf Courses

Northland Bowl northlandbowl.com 814‑237‑1500

Eat

Mountain View Golf mtviewcountryclub.com 814‑466‑7231 Toftrees Golf Resort & Conference Center toftrees.com 800‑234‑8000

Penn State All‑Sports Museum gopsusports.com/museum/ 814‑865‑0044 Penn State Homecoming homecoming.psu.edu

Tussey Mountain tusseymountain.com 814‑466‑6266

Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park pennscave.com 814‑364‑1664

Around Happy Valley

Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center shaverscreek.org 814‑863‑2000

Central PA Convention & Visitors Bureau visitpennstate.org 800‑358‑5466 Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau raystown.org 814‑658‑0060

State College Spikes statecollegespikes.com 814‑272‑1711 Tussey Mountain tusseymountain.com 814‑466‑6266

Beer and Wine bar bleu bar‑bleu.com 814‑237‑0374

Barrel 21 barrel21distillery.com 814‑308‑9522 Beer Belly’s Beverage beerbellysbeverage.com 814‑237‑2739 Belinda’s Port Matilda Hotel & Tavern 814‑692‑4097 Brewsky’s Bottle Shop 814‑272‑1074 Elk Creek Café + Aleworks elkcreekcafé.net 814‑349‑8850

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Eat, Play, Live in Happy Valley! 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 Local Whiskey happyvalleyrestaurants. com/#lw 814‑272‑6831 Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery mtnittanywinery.com 814‑466‑6373 Otto’s Pub & Brewery ottospubandbrewery.com 814‑867‑6886 Phyrst happyvalleyrestaurants. com/#phyrst 814‑238‑1406

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

Champs Sports Grill champssportsgrill.net 814‑238‑7788

Home Delivery Pizza Pub homedeliverypizza.net 814‑237‑7777

The Saloon HomeOfTheMonkeyBoy.com 814‑234‑1344

The Deli Restaurant TheDeliRestaurant.com 814‑237‑5710

Hublersburg Inn hublersburginn.com 814‑383‑2616

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

The Dining Room (at The Nittany Lion Inn) nittanylioninn.psu.edu 814‑865‑8590

Inferno Brick Oven & Bar InfernoBrickOvenBar.com 814‑237‑5718

Tarragon Restaurant (at the Atherton Hotel) Athertonhotel.net/eat‑drink/ tarragon‑restaurant.htm 814‑231‑2100

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 Barrel 21 barrel21distillery.com 814‑308‑9522

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

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

Happy Valley Brewing Company happyvalleybeer.com 814‑234 4406

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

Hi‑Way Pizza HiwayPizza.com 814‑237‑0375

Kelly’s Steak & Seafood kellys‑ steak.com 814‑ 466‑ 6251

The View at Mountain View Country Club mtviewcountryclub.com/ theview 814‑466‑7231

Kimchi Korean Restaurant kimchistatecollege.com 814‑ 237‑ 2096

Way Cafe and Bakery wayfruitfarm.com 814‑692‑5211

Legends (at the Penn Stater) thepennstaterhotel.psu.edu 814‑ 863‑ 5080

Webster’s Bookstore Café webstersbookstorecafé.com 814‑272‑1410

Liberty Craft House Dantesinc.com 814‑954‑4923

Whiskers (at The Nittany Lion Inn) nittanylioninn.psu.edu/ Nittany LionInn/Dining/ Whiskers.cfm 814‑865‑8580

Mario’s Italian Restaurant MariosItalianState College.com 814‑234‑4273 OrderUp orderup.com Otto’s Pub & Brewery ottospubandbrewery.com 814‑867‑688

Champs Sports Grill champssportsgrill.net 814‑234‑7700

P.J. Harrigan’s pjharrigans.com 814‑235‑300

Dante’s Restaurants, Inc. dantesinc.com 814‑234‑1344

Qdoba qdoba.com 814‑861‑3288

Catering/Group Events Arena Bar & Grill, The thearenabarandgrill.com 814‑237‑8833

Pizza Mia! wearepizzamia.com 814‑355‑3738

Carnegie Inn and Suites

Zola Kitchen & Wine Bar zolakitchen.com 814‑237‑8474

Rumors Lounge (at the Atherton Hotel) Athertonhotel.net/eat‑drink/ rumors‑lounge.htm 814‑231‑2100

The Gardens Restaurant (at the Penn Stater) thepennstaterhotel.psu.edu 814‑863‑5090

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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 Celebration 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 Ramada Conference Center ramadasc.com 814‑238‑3001 Zola Catering zolakitchen.com 814‑237‑8474

CSAs / Farms / Farmers Markets / 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 College Farmers Market statecollegefarmersmarket.com Friends and Farmers Co‑op friendsandfarmers.coop 814‑933‑0879 Lemont Farmers Market lemontvillage.org/home/ lemont‑farmers‑market PA Organic/Farm Fest paorganic.org 814‑422‑0251 Tuesday Downtown State  College Farmers Market facebook.com/statecolleg‑ efarmers 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

Econo Lodge Bellefonte econolodge.com 814‑355‑5561 Fairfield Inn & Suites State College marriott.com/hotels 814‑238‑3871 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 Milesburg Quality Inn choicehotels.com/pa660 814‑355‑7521 Nittany Budget Motel lioncountrylodging.com 814‑238‑0015 Nittany Lion Inn nittanylioninn.psu.edu 800‑233‑7505

Comfort Suites comfortsuites.com 814‑235‑1900

The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel thepennstater.psu.edu 814‑863‑5000

Country Inn and Suites countryinns.com 814‑234‑6000

Port Matilda Hotel & Tavern 814‑692‑4097

Days Inn Penn State lioncountrylodging.com 814‑238‑8454

Quality Inn Penn State lioncountrylodging.com 814‑234‑1600

Fairfield Inn & Suites State College 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 SpringHill Suites State College marriott.com 814‑867‑1807 Super 8 lioncountrylodging.com 814‑237‑8005 Toftrees Golf Resort & Conference Center toftrees.com 800‑252‑3551

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 The Queen Bed & Breakfast thequeenbnb.com 814‑355‑7946 Reynolds Mansion reynoldsmansion.com 814‑353‑8407 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

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

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