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Spring Is Here! Spend It at the Nittany Lion Inn and Penn Stater
The Nittany Lion Inn, downtown Happy Valley’s premier hotel experience, is where comfort and quality meet Penn State tradi‑ tion. They feature The Dining Room, a fine dining restaurant that turns any meal into a special occasion, and Whiskers, a casual, pub‑style eatery. Already known for their themed dinners and decadent buffets, The Nittany Lion Inn is making a name for itself for its wine. In 2017, The Dining Room became the first restaurant in the area to to earn a “Best of ” Award of Excellence by the internationally respected Wine Spectator magazine. While The Dining Room has been on Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence list since 2002, 2017 was the first year that they achieved the coveted “Best of ” designation. The variety of the restaurant’s wine offerings was one of the factors that led to the designation, as The Dining Room regularly avails notable labels from California, France, and Italy. Diners can choose from over 500 different bottles of wine, with many priced below $50. There is a price point for everyone, with choices that feature wines that come from some of the best vineyards on the planet. If you are just beginning your journey through the wines of the world, their wine list can help you set your course and cultivate your passion. Every other month, The Nittany Lion Inn hosts a Tastes of
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the World wine pairing dinner. Each dinner features a country or region and its wines, and pairs them with an expertly prepared menu of that region’s finest dishes. The dinners are equal parts de‑ licious and educational, and diners learn about the wines, where they come from and how they are made. They are perfectly suited for both beginner wine enthusiasts and aficionados. For more information on dates and featured wines for upcom‑ ing dinners and to reserve your spot, call 814‑865‑8590. The Penn Stater, located in Innovation Park, offers beautifully appointed rooms and top‑notch amenities. Their two in‑house restaurants are the perfect meet‑up for lunch and dinner. Enjoy the Penn State-themed pub at Legends at The Penn Stater. With none of the hassle of downtown parking garages, it’s a perfect place for business lunches. Now’s the time to get started with their Brews and Burgers Club. Any time that you buy 12 craft brews, you will get one of their legendary burgers fixed any way you want ... for free! Their craft brew listing features local favorite microbrews like Victory Brewing Company, Erie Brewing Company and Lancaster Brewing Company and other selections from across the US. The burgers include the mouth‑watering The Penn Stater Burger with a half pound of ground sirloin topped with cheddar and sautéed onions. An early menu is available from 11‑11:30 a.m. Full menu is available from 11:30 a.m. through 11:00 p.m. Call 814‑863‑5080 for more information.
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Gigi's Southern Table/Carnegie House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Huntingdon County Visitor’s Bureau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Innovation Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Karoondinha. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Penn State Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Penn State Homecoming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Penn State Hospitality (Nittany Lion Inn/The Penn Stater) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Pizza Mia! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Port Matilda Hotel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Seven Mountains Wine Cellars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Happy Valley Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 State College Spikes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 State College Area School District. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Tussey Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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Top Spring and Summer Events April 21, 22 & 23 May 29
PSU Baseball vs. Northwestern Medlar Field at Lubrano Park gopsusports.com
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April 25
Blue‑White Game
The Price Is Right Live
Beaver Stadium gopsusports.com
Bryce Jordan Center Bjc.psu.edu
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Happy Valley Music Fest
Downtown State College happyvalleymusicfest. com
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Boalsburg Memorial Day Festival Boalsburg, PA boalsburg.com
June 8‑11
July 4
Huntingdon 250th Anniversary Celebration
Central PA 4th Fest
Huntingdon, PA facebook.com/ HDonPA250/
June 17
State College 4thfest.org
Tussey Mountain CelticFest
Tussey Mountain tusseymountain.org
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From the Editor
Spring in central Pennsylvania is always a magical thing. Right about now, the social media crowd stops moaning about the last snow storm and starts to remember that after the snow finally melts, it’s showtime. It’s beautiful (don’t even get me started on that amazing view from Mount Nittany when all the trees are in blossom), it’s fun, and here in Happy Valley, it’s part of the best lineup you can find anywhere. Blue‑White Weekend is more than just a scrimmage. We all know that. It’s part of the rites of spring for us. It kicks off a head‑long rush through baseball games, and graduation, greened‑up golf courses ready for the next game, and Arts Fest, and concerts that fill the weekends and our hearts as we wait for those seven home games that are going to rock our world. So lace up your shoes, round up your favorite people and get ready. Spring has sprung, and you aren’t going to want to miss a single second of it.
Cara Aungst Managing Editor PS: The easiest way to find the best Happy Valley food, activities and accommodations is to sign up for our weekly eletter (it’s free, fun, and you win stuff). You can sign up on our homepage at HappyValley.com!
Calendar of Events April
April 22 Blue‑White Game Beaver Stadium gopsusports.com PSU Baseball vs. Northwestern Medlar Field at Lubrano Park gopsusports.com
Riversongs Music Festival Elk Creek Cafe pennsvalley.net April 25 The Price Is Right Live Bryce Jordan Center bjc.psu.edu April 26 PSU Baseball vs. Lafayette Medlar Field at Lubrano Park gopsusports.com
April 23 The Paterno Family Beaver Stadium Run Beaver Stadium stadiumrun.org
April 29 Mayfest of Huntingdon Huntingdon, PA raystown.org
PSU Baseball vs. Northwestern Medlar Field at Lubrano Park gopsusports.com
Pop Up Ave Flea Market Garner Street, Downtown State College popupave.com
April 30 Trail to Wine 5K Mt. Nittany Vineyard & Winery mtnittanywinery.com
May May 5 PSU Baseball vs. Minnesota Medlar Field at Lubrano Park gopsusports.com May 6 PSU Baseball vs. Minnesota Medlar Field at Lubrano Park gopsusports.com
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May 7 PSU Baseball vs. Minnesota Medlar Field at Lubrano Park gopsusports.com May 10 Elephant & Piggie’s: We Are in a Play! The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org May 13 Bellefonte Big Spring Festival Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte visitbellefonte.org May 15 On the Fly PA Flyfisher’s Tournament Spruce Creek ccysb.com
May 16 PSU Baseball vs. Villanova Medlar Field at Lubrano Park gopsusports.com May 18 2017 Dirt Rag DirtFest Raystown Lake raystown.org PSU Baseball vs. Nebraska Medlar Field at Lubrano Park gopsusports.com May 19 2017 Dirt Rag DirtFest Raystown Lake raystown.org PSU Baseball vs. Nebraska Medlar Field at Lubrano Park gopsusports.com
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Calendar of Events June 3 PSU Alumni Reunion Weekend Penn State University alumni.psu.edu Happy Valley Music Fest Downtown State College happyvalleymusicfest.com
May 30 Eric Johnson Electric Band The State Theatre | thestatetheatre.org
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May 20 2017 Dirt Rag DirtFest Raystown Lake raystown.org
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PSU Baseball vs. Nebraska Medlar Field at Lubrano Park gopsusports.com
Special Olympics PA Summer Games Penn State University specialolympicspa.org
May 21 2017 Dirt Rag DirtFest Raystown Lake raystown.org May 29 Boalsburg Memorial Day Festival Boalsburg, PA boalsburg.com A.A.C.A. Car Show PA Military Museum, Boalsburg pamilmuseum.org
June 2 PSU Alumni Reunion Weekend Penn State University alumni.psu.edu Happy Valley Music Fest Downtown State College happyvalleymusicfest.com Special Olympics PA Summer Games Penn State University specialolympicspa.org
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June 10 Huntingdon 250th Anniversary Celebration Huntingdon, PA facebook.com/ HDonPA250/
June 21 State College Spikes vs. Batavia Medlar Field at Lubrano Park statecollegespikes.com June 22 State College Spikes vs. Batavia Medlar Field at Lubrano Park statecollegespikes.com
Bellefonte Children’s Fair Bellefonte, PA visitbellefonte.com
June 11 Huntingdon 250th Anniversary Celebration Huntingdon, PA facebook.com/ HDonPA250/
Special Olympics PA Summer Games Penn State University specialolympicspa.org
June 12‑18 Happy Valley Culinary Week State College visitpennstate.org
June 4 PSU Alumni Reunion Weekend Penn State University alumni.psu.edu
June 14 Los Lobos Electric The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org
June 8 Huntingdon 250th Anniversary Celebration Huntingdon, PA facebook.com/ HDonPA250/ June 9 Huntingdon 250th Anniversary Celebration Huntingdon, PA facebook.com/ HDonPA250/ Movies on the Mountain Tussey Mountain Tusseymountain.com
June 23 State College Spikes vs. Batavia Medlar Field at Lubrano Park statecollegespikes.com George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org June 24 Relay for Life of Happy Valley Centre Hall, PA relay.acsevents.org
June 16 Bellefonte Cruise Bellefonte, PA bellefontecruise.org June 17 Tussey Mountain CelticFest Tussey Mountain tusseymountain.org Bellefonte Cruise Bellefonte, PA bellefontecruise.org
Discovery Days Lincoln Caverns lincolncaverns.com June 25 Discovery Days Lincoln Caverns lincolncaverns.com June 28 Creation Music Festival Agape Farm, Shirleysburg creationfest.com
June 18 Bellefonte Cruise Bellefonte, PA bellefontecruise.org June 19 State College Spikes vs. Williamsport Medlar Field at Lubrano Park statecollegespikes.com
State College Spikes vs. Auburn Medlar Field at Lubrano Park statecollegespikes.com June 29 Creation Music Festival Agape Farm, Shirleysburg creationfest.com
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Calendar of Events State College Spikes vs. Auburn Medlar Field at Lubrano Park statecollegespikes.com June 30 Creation Music Festival Agape Farm, Shirleysburg creationfest.com State College Spikes vs. Auburn Medlar Field at Lubrano Park statecollegespikes.com
July July 1 Creation Music Festival Agape Farm, Shirleysburg creationfest.com State College Spikes vs. Batavia Medlar Field at Lubrano Park statecollegespikes.com July 2 Fireworks Cruise Raystown Lake raystown.org
State College Spikes vs. Batavia Medlar Field at Lubrano Park statecollegespikes.com July 3 State College Spikes vs. Batavia Medlar Field at Lubrano Park statecollegespikes.com Independence Day Fireworks Huntingdon, PA raystown.org July 4 Central PA 4th Fest State College 4thfest.org
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April 15 Spikes Opening Day Medlar Field at Lubrano Park | statecollegespikes.com
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Outside Fun in Happy Valley Spring Has Sprung, Y’all By Jeff Cavanaugh It’s spring, and you know what that means. The snow is gone and it’s time for outside fun. We’ve put together some fun ideas to add on to your next Happy Valley weekend. Get out and have some fun this spring and summer while you count down the weekends till the 2017 Kickoff Weekend! Take a Hike: Perhaps the most popular outdoor adventure in all of Happy Valley is a hike of Mount Nittany (hikemountnittany. com). The hiking trail at Mount Nittany offers breathtaking views of State College and the surrounding region from the top. A fairly short climb of 1,000 yards, the hike to the top takes less than half an hour on average.
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View from the Lynch Overlook on Mount Nittany
…Or a Sail (or a picnic): Another favorite outdoor destination of residents and visitors alike is the Stone Valley Recreation Area (psu.edu/Stone_Valley/) which has scenic mountains, wooded trails, and abundant amenities. Stone Valley recently announced that they will be offering sailing courses to give individuals a basic understanding of how to safely sail and operate the sailboats at Stone Valley. Penn’s Cave Just Got Even Better: Penn’s Cave (pennscave. com) is the only cave in the state that’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It offers an awesome 45‑minute tour of the water cavern by boat and countless other outdoor activities, wildlife tours and camping. Plan on visiting from July 21‑23 for the Karoondinha Music & Arts Festival (karoondinha.com) featuring an incredible lineup of musicians like John Legend, The Roots, X Ambassadors and Maren Morris. Cool Down: When the spring days get too hot for a hike and we need a water activity, a quick trip to Raystown (raystown.org) can turn out to be the highlight of the season. Lake Raystown’s WildRiver Water Park opens on May 28 and features two 380‑foot twisting slides, a White Water Innertube Ride, Atomic Blaster, and Children’s Splash and Play Pool. Additionally, if a
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water park isn’t your idea of fun, the lake itself features 8,500 acres of deep, clean water suited for aquatic sports like boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, or jet skiing, or just floating around. The 29,000 acre site also features 12 public access areas, picnic areas, campgrounds, trails, hunting, fishing, and much more. Break Out Those Clubs: It would be fitting to play 2017’s first round of golf right here in Happy Valley. Get on the greens at the Blue or White Course (pennstategolfcourses.com) or Toftrees Golf Resort (toftreesgolf.com), which has recently been rated 4 ½ stars by Golf Digest magazine’s Places to Play. (When you schedule your tee time, go ahead and block out that getaway weekend you’ve been meaning to take. Planning reunion week‑ ends is pretty darn easy this time of year.) …And Then Refuel: Once you’ve had your fun in the sun, you can keep on enjoying the weather with some of our favorite outdoor dining choices. Gigi’s Southern Table (gigisdining.com) offers one of the best outdoor patios in the area that overlooks the beautiful mountains of Central Pennsylvania—not to mention a long list of fresh farm-to-shaker cocktails. PA on the Patio starts back up at the end of May at the Nittany Lion Inn (nittanylioninn.psu.edu) and is
a great outdoor option with the best in Pennsylva‑ nia micro brews and spirits, and its all‑you‑care‑to‑eat delicious tapas Berkey Creamery prepared on the wood‑fired grill every Friday (weather permitting). Other great options for outdoor drinks and dining in Happy Valley include the patio at Café 210 (cafe210.com); the outdoor deck at one of State College’s best sports bars, Champs (champssportsgrill.net); and the only outdoor seating to enjoy a mouth‑watering brick oven pizza at Inferno’s (infernobrickovenbar.com) outdoor lounge. We just have to remind you that no Happy Valley outdoor adventure is complete without Creamery ice cream, and you can get it hand‑made into a decadent milkshake at The Field (toftrees.com/restaurant). Add in one of their to‑die‑for burgers (Black and Smoky Blue!) for a meal you’ll be craving till the next time you come back, we promise. We really, really love it here, and it shows. Check out happyvalley.com/play for more fun!
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Try Next Time: An Escape Room, Vegan Goodness, and More!
Hydroponic tomato plants
occupies that beautiful rustic farmhouse across from Slab Cabin Park. More than just a retail spot, the Barn is nurturing and connecting local residents with a passion, or just a passing interest, in home‑based products. Beekeeping supplies, hydroponic equipment, and handcrafted nature‑inspired jewelry stock the shelves. Although it’s only been open for a few weeks, the Barn has made a name for itself in the crunchy community by offering expert advice on gardening and do‑it‑yourself workshops. 201 Elmwood, State College | lemontbarn.com
The Centre Region has been exploding with new businesses during the past few months. As the population grows, both in downtown State College and the outer regions like Bellefonte and Centre Hall, we’ve had a hard time keeping up with all of the openings. Here’s a list of some of our favorites.
Royal Garden Italian Restaurant Who hasn’t had a great pizza or hoagie at an Original Italian Pizza? Well, the owner of those great restaurants is now offering a more formal Italian experience at the old Whistle Stop location in Centre Hall. Just a few months old, Royal Garden fills an obvious void for sit‑down eating in the area. Slightly more upscale meals like linguini and chicken alfredo are delicious, authentic, and price‑friendly. 104 East Wilson Street, Centre Hall
The Barn at Lemont Part organic garden center and part home goods, the Barn
Cafe Verve Opening just before Christmas, Cafe Verve joined a local niche
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IQ Escape Take a group of friends, throw in an art‑heist of the heavily guarded Mona Lisa, and complete an intricate mission within an hour. That’s what will happen at IQ Escape, the new immersive adventure in Hamilton Square Shopping Center. Teams of 2‑10 work together on preplanned escapades that take the old “choose your own adventure” stories and turn them up a notch. Book your visit in advance on their website, and look for new themes involving time travel and life‑threatening viruses. 278 West
of small restaurants offering vegetarian dishes, but they take it one step farther and go all‑vegan. Serving freshmade breakfast and lunch items (although they serve them until the after‑peak dinner hour of 7 p.m.), Cafe Verve tackles typical meat‑ and dairy‑based eats like cheesesteaks and cupcakes and offers them up with animal‑free ingredients. 115 East
Beaver Ave., State College | cafevervestatecollege.com
Hamilton Ave., State College | statecollege.iqescape.com
Cafe Verve
Redefining Local Goodness in Every Way
Pizza Mia! wants to know—what defines "local?" To them, it means creating jobs, working with local providers and the community, and then passing that goodness on to you. The result? Deliciousness.
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They provide more than 60 jobs for Happy Valley residents, and those workers love serv‑ ing you the very best food you can imagine. Then they work with local providers like Marks Meats, Stoltzfus Family Farms, Hill Top Farms and Spic‑e Foods to provide a true farm‑to‑table experience. Community is their middle name, and they’re thrilled to be a part of this one. It means working with local schools, fire departments, EMT/EMS, the Red Cross, The Salvation Army, local food banks, the Bellefonte Eagles, the Legion, the VFW, the Elks, Relay for Life and more to help the area. You get to enjoy this quality, locally made goodness at a value that is unsurpassed! Try their $4.09 large cheese pizza days or Buy One Get One Free days every Tuesday. Watch for a brand‑new menu and upcoming contests, pizza prizes and more. See you at the Bellefonte Cruise! 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.
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Summer Fun Preview
Cheer on the State College Spikes at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park
College Spikes (Short‑Season A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals) will begin their New York‑Penn League title defense at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park on Monday, June 19 at 7:05 p.m.
By Jeff Cavanaugh
I know, I know. We are all counting down the weekends until those seven Saturdays this fall when the Nittany Lions fill Beaver Stadium. But between now and then, there is a terrific lineup of FUN that you don’t want to miss. Happy Valley has found a way to maximize every season and this summer is no different. Enjoy the weather and reconnect with your family and friends, all while enjoying the lineup of food festivals, music festivals, art, fireworks, baseball, golf and so, so much more! Here’s what you have to look forward to this summer!
Baseball in Happy Valley After an historic, championship season in 2016, the State 12
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against the Williamsport Crosscutters. The Spikes, led by new manager Joe Kruger, have 38 home games this season between June and September. The Spikes always have a full slate of promotional events and giveaways that make for a fun, affordable night out for the whole family. Season tickets, flex books and many different group hospitality options for the 2017 season are currently on sale by calling the Spikes at 814‑272‑1711 or by visiting StateCollegeSpikes.com
You don’t need to wait until June to see live baseball in State College. The Penn State Nittany Lions baseball team has a total of 16 home games in the months of April and May combined—hosting some of the best competi‑ tion in all of the Big Ten right here at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Get out to the ballpark and support your Nittany Lions as they prepare to make a run in the Big Ten tournament in Bloomington, Indiana at the end of May!
Arts Fest July 13‑16 | Downtown State College With crowds that rival football weekends, The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts is a downtown institution. Held from July 13‑16 this year, it attracts more than 125,000
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people back to downtown State College. With lots of great art on display and free live music on three outdoor stages, it’s one of the best summer traditions in all of Pennsylvania. Visit arts‑festival. com for a daily schedule and updated lists of performers!
4th Fest July 4 | East Campus America's Top Volunteer-Run Fireworks show is right here on campus, and it's amazing. There’s no better way to celebrate America’s birthday than with this all‑day affair that includes a 4K, hero parade, performers on three stages and, of course, the great‑ est fireworks you’ve ever seen. Watch the schedule as it unfolds at 4thfest.org.
Happy Valley Jam Saturday, July 8 | Beaver Stadium After years of speculation and rumors about a concert taking over Beaver Stadium, country music is taking over State College for the first ever Happy Valley Jam on Saturday, July 8. Headlined by country megastar Blake Shelton, the Happy Valley Jam will also feature performances by Chris Young, Big & Rich, David Ray and Adley Stump. The music starts at 4 p.m. and, since most country songs talk about beer, it is important to note that the concert will feature beer sales at concession stands throughout Beaver Stadium, plus wine sales in premium areas. Tickets are on sale now at HappyValleyJam.com Happy Valley Jam
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Tussey Mountain Known for some of the best skiing in Pennsylvania in the winter, Tussey Mountain is now a year‑round destina‑ tion for family fun. With Go‑Karts, golfing, batting cages, a skate park and the Mountain Mini‑Golf Course, Tussey Mountain has something for everyone to enjoy throughout the hot Central Pennsylva‑ nia summer. Their popular Movies on the Mountain will be back this year, which means that you can bring your blanket, a lawn chair and enjoy a movie night under the stars while you enjoy popcorn, candy, hot dogs, soda and even beer available for purchase.
Wingfest at Tussey Mountain Every Thursday night from July 6 through August 17 For 18 years, Wingfest has been drawing thousands of hungry Central Pennsylvania residents and restaurants offering the best wings in Happy Valley competing for the title of Tussey Moun‑ tain Wing King. Every Thursday night from July 6 through the Finals on August 17, you’ll get your chance to vote for the best wings in the area and to see if your favorite wings can take the Wing King crown from 2016 Champion The Wilderness Lodge It’s not just about the wings—there is also some of the best live music with local and nationally touring acts playing each night of the competition throughout the summer. Even if you aren’t crazy about hot wings, dozens of vendors from around town serving BBQ, pierogies and lots of other great food will be on site each week. Visit tusseymountain.com/wingfest for more information.
Karoondinha Music & Arts Festival July 21‑23 | Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park, Centre Hall Less than 18 miles outside of downtown State College, Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park is worth visiting for the amazing cave
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tours, wildlife tours and camping. Add to that an incredible lineup of musicians like John Legend, The Roots, X Ambassadors and Maren Morris—and you’ve got perhaps the best and most eclectic music festival in all of Pennsylvania right here in Central Pennsylvania. With over 80 music acts on three stages, art exhibits, craft beer and gourmet food, the Karoondinha Music & Arts Festival is a can’t-miss event this summer. And with over 1,600 acres to explore throughout the weekend, there is no festival that offers more to do besides listen to music than the Karoondinha Festival. Advance 3‑day General Admission passes and VIP camping passes are available now at karoondinha.com.
Happy Valley Music Fest Friday, June 2 & Saturday, June 3 | Downtown State College Formerly the Summer’s Best Music Fest, the Happy Valley Music Fest has been bringing some of the best local, regional and national music acts to downtown State College every summer since 2007. This year will be no different—with 90s rockers Spin Doctors headlining on Friday night and Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires taking the Garner Main Stage on Saturday night. This year’s Happy Valley Music Fest will feature two outdoor beer pubs, located at Hiester Street and Locust Lane. What can be better than singing along to a 90s classic like “Two Princes” on a hot summer night with a cold beer in hand, on the streets of
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downtown State College? Visit happyvalleymusicfest.com for a full list of bands performing at the Happy Valley Music Fest. It’s important to note that this is also Reunion Weekend, so kill two birds with one stone and come back to your favorite place to catch up with old friends, eat the food you’ve been craving and listen to good, good music. OK, back to those seven weekends... While no one wants to rush through the beautiful summer months after a long, cold winter, it is hard not to count down the days until Saturday, September 2 when the defending Big Ten Champion Penn State Nittany Lions begin their title defense at Beaver Stadium against the Akron Zips. The Nittany Lions—who finished a spot away from a spot in the College Football Playoffs last season—have a total of seven home games in the 2017 season and four in September alone. It is going to be one of the most exciting years of Penn State football at Beaver Stadium, but first you get to enjoy a summer‑long pregame show. WE ARE! Photo courtesy The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts
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Huntingdon, PA
It’s Huntingdon’s 250th!
Happy Valley’s Backyard Is Celebrating— Check it Out! Nestled in the hills beside the Juniata River, Huntingdon is one of the oldest settlements in Pennsylvania. It’s also the closest town to Raystown Lake, one of our very favorite places to play. Raystown has been called Happy Valley’s backyard, and it earns the name with a bevy of lodges and house boats, beaches, picnic areas, bike trails and more to keep us having fun all summer long. But if you’ve just checked out what Raystown Lake has to offer and not explored Huntingdon, you are missing out! It was named one of the Coolest Small Towns in the United States by Budget Travel magazine readers in 2009, and in 2015 was chosen as the 7th Best City in Pennsylvania to Retire by Niche.com.
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This cool little town turns 250 this year, and boy, does it plan to celebrate! Check out some of the festivities—you can add them on to your next Happy Valley weekend adventure! For more information, like their page at Facebook.com/HDonPA250 and keep track of the #HdonPA250 festivities all season long. April 29 from 9‑5
Mayfest of Huntingdon Historic downtown Huntingdon, PA MayfestOfHuntingdon.org Stroll through our history with a different historical theme in each block. Mayfest presents living history programs with period‑cor‑ rect costumes, music, re‑enactors and demonstrations. Children’s activities and educational fun are in abundance along with great food, crafts—150+ vendors!—Free admission and parking! June 8‑11
THE MAIN EVENT Facebook.com/HDonPA250 From June 8‑11, enjoy a weekend filled with activities including a walking tour, farmers market, concert, reenactment encampment, parade, fair and more. There’s even a beard and mustache competition! For a complete schedule of events, go to Facebook.
huntingdonhistory.org The exhibit will include fine art paintings, JC Blair Company ar‑ tifacts, Native American artifacts, historical documents including early original tavern licenses from Huntingdon, railroad artifacts, old photos over the years, old maps, pottery, textiles, military artifacts and digital display lectures. Saturday, September 2
Wine Down Festival Facebook.com/WineDownWeekend Close out the summer in style with Huntingdon’s Wine Down Festival. Ongoing
Art Walk Huntingdon Art Walk Huntingdon takes place 5-8 pm on the third Thursday of every month with interactive arts experiences hosted by busi‑ nesses and organizations stretching from Juniata College Museum of Art to downtown Huntingdon galleries. Get more information at HuntingdonLandmarks.org #ArtWalkHdon
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Beard and Mustache Competition Huntingdon PA | 814-506-9119 | MartinsBarberSchool.com Beard and Mustache Competition by Martin's Barber School during the community festivities on June 8-11. June 2-4 and 8-11
Playhouse at McConnellstown LittleTheater.com “Our Town” will be performed in honor of the 250th. Thursday, June 8 at 6:30 pm
Concerts on the Quad Juniata College | HuntingdonCountyArts.com The Big Band Sound will kick off the first of five outdoor Concerts on the Quad with favorites from six decades. Jazz, swing, blues, rock, dance favorites, and some very newly arranged charts enter‑ tain audiences. The concerts are on the Juniata College quad, in front of the Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts. Free! June 1‑October 1
250 Years of History Exhibit Huntingdon County Historical Society Corner of 4th and Allegheny Street, Huntingdon
The Standing Stone by Fred Lang, Huntingdon, PA. The artist's original painting is based on John Harris' description of the Standing Stone circa 1754.
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Wineries & Breweries
Enjoy Spring with Our Best Wines, Brews and Spirits You probably stopped at one of our local wineries, breweries or cideries on your way to a tailgate last season, but this is a brand new year. Check out our ever‑expanding list of breweries, winer‑ ies and distilleries where you can enjoy locally sourced, expertly crafted drinks. The next time you’re here, forego the state store or beer dis‑ tributor and make a stop at one of these local spots for a drink instead. You’ll be really glad you did!
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to behold, going way beyond just your basic fruit varieties with flavors that include butter rum, rhubarb, grapefruit, cotton candy, and even espresso beans. Don’t Miss: Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a campfire with live music. Beer will be available for sale as well as wine slushies and wine by the bottle. Join in from 6-9 p.m. on June 9 & 30, July 7 & 21, August 5 & 11 and September 15. Contact tracy@sevenmountainswinecellars.com for more details. 107 Mountain Springs Lane, Spring Mills | sevenmountainswinecellars.com
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Seven Mountains Wine Cellars Every one of Seven Mountains’ wide variety of wines is out‑ standing. Their inventory of sweet wines in particular is a sight
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Wineries & Breweries Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery With over 13 different types of grapes grown in its vineyard, it’s no wonder that Happy Valley Winery produces such a wide variety of great wines. Price points range from very affordable— like the best‑selling semi‑sweet Appalachia Red—to premium selections, like the award‑winning Vidal Blanc Ice White. Don’t Miss: Check out their Wine and Cafe on the Park in downtown Bellefonte! Enjoy their beautifully crafted wines with appetizers, lunch or light dinner. 576 South Foxpointe Drive, State College | thehappyvalleywinery.com
Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery A veteran of its craft, the family‑owned Mount Nittany Winery has been a beloved name in Happy Valley for decades. Tailgate Red is the #1 classic here, but of course there’s something for ev‑ ery taste. The breathtaking view from the winery’s mountainside location makes a trip here that much better.
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Wineries & Breweries Don’t Miss: Ongoing fun events at their gorgeous winery! Next up is the “Trail to Wine” Spring 5k on April 30. See mtnittany‑ winery.com for more details. 300 Houser Road, Centre Hall | mtnittanywinery.com
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Happy Valley Hotels Brew and Wine Tours Beer and wine tours have become wildly popular for a reason. What other way is there to taste so many of an area’s best lo‑ cal beverages without having to do any of the leg work? Happy Valley Hotels’ tours include a full day of tastings and meals, an overnight stay, plus an amazing welcome basket full of gift cards. Choose from the upcoming “Hop around Happy Valley” brew tour or the “Wine on your own time” wine tour. What better way to ditch the same old, same old? stayhvh.com
Otto’s Pub and Brewery If craft brewing is an art, then Otto’s beers are a masterpiece. Their arsenal includes everything from classic ales and lagers to a coffee stout, and the absolutely sensational Apricot Wheat. You can get any of Otto’s brews on draft, or purchase some of the best‑selling flavors in six packs, cases and kegs. 2235 N. Atherton Street, State College | ottospubandbrew‑ ery.com
Try a glass of North Meets South on the patio at Good Intent Cider.
like the Stratus Loftbier or seasonal mint chocolate chip stout. 137 Elmwood Street, State College | HappyValleyBeer.com
Robin Hood Brewing Company If you’re looking for a porter, a stout, a lager or a wheat beer— and everything in between—Robin Hood Brewing Company is the place for you. And even if your significant other isn’t quite the craft beer and hops lover, they are sure to enjoy a Blueboary Wheat or an Alan‑A‑Dale Apple Ale from Robin Hood Brewing Company. 1796 Zion Road, Bellefonte | robinhoodbrewingco.com
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SPIRITS
Barrel 21 Distillery
Both the diversity and flavors of Happy Valley Brewing Company’s selection are excellent. The popular Tailgater pale ale is a choice you can’t go wrong with, but don’t be afraid to try a more adventurous brew
Locally‑sourced ingredients and a German‑built still combine to make Barrel 21’s top quality liquors. Their current lineup of spirits includes gin, vodka, light rum, spiced rum, white rye, the phenomenal Apple Eau de Vie fruit brandy, and a brand new Limoncello liquer. With a tasting room, bottle and gift shop, and bookings for tours and events, Barrel 21 is the total package. 2255 N. Atherton Street, State College | Barrel21distillery.com
Big Spring Spirits The water of Bellefonte’s Big Spring—named Pennsylvania’s Best Tasting Water by the Pennsylvania Rural Water Association—is the base of every product at Big Spring Spirits, and it makes Enjoy a craft beer at the Field
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Wineries & Breweries all the difference. Their inventory includes vodka, gin, cream bourbon, and several varieties of rum and whiskey. Each one is exquisite. 198 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte | bigspringspirits.com
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Good Intent Cider Good Intent Cider offers each of their delicious ciders for sale by the glass, the bottle, and growlers. And the owners at Good Intent Cider really do have good intentions—one of their newest ciders, the outstanding Rose Farm Orchard, was produced with apples picked on the sprawling battlefields of Gettysburg and all proceeds from the sales of this cider benefit the Gettysburg National Military Park. 167 South Potter Street, Bellefonte |
Can’t decide where to start? You can try all of these spots and more on the Central PA Tasting Trail! See the map and start your adventure. This year, they've added a passport featuring 12 craft beverage producers (4 microbreweries, 4 wineries, 2 distilleries and 2 cider‑ ies). With the passport, you will receive a small gift or free tasting at each member venue, and receive a tasting trail hooded sweat‑ shirt once you've completed the journey! Passports are available for $35 at any participating member listed on the map below. We love to eat and drink locally and have made it pretty easy for you to decide what to sample your next time in town. From favorite foods to brand new beers to your favorite haunts from college days… find it all at HappyValley.com/EAT.
717‑778‑8171 | goodintentcider.com
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BLUE‑WHITE PREVIEW
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Blue‑White’s Fun Lasts All Weekend Long By John Patishnock
The unofficial (late) start to spring is only a few weeks away, and Blue‑White Weekend offers plenty of family friendly‑opportuni‑ ties to reconnect with Happy Valley during April 21–23.
Blue‑White Game The Blue‑White game will kick off at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 22 with free admission. As previously announced by Penn State Athletics, 2016 season ticket and season parking holders can park for free by showing their 2017 Blue‑White parking permit that was included in last year’s sheets. FYI: if you’ve misplaced that 22
sheet, Athletics won’t replace it. Game day parking will cost $20 for cars and RVs and $60 for buses. The overnight RV lot will also cost $60 for anyone arriving Friday. Chances are good the crowd will surpass 60,000 (if not significantly more), so it’s strongly recommended that you pur‑ chase a parking pass if you haven’t done so already. RV lots will open at 8 a.m. Friday, and tailgating lots will open the same time Saturday.
Check out the other events happening in the area over the weekend! Penn State Baseball (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) The Penn State baseball team hosts Big Ten rival Northwestern for a three‑game set, with opening pitch on Friday set for 6:30 p.m. Saturday’s contest features the same starting time, while Sunday’s finale will begin at 1 p.m. All games will be held at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. The team finished last season with a winning record (28‑27) under fourth‑year head coach Rob Cooper and won its home opener over Bucknell in exciting fashion. The Lions claimed a 4‑3 victory in 10 innings last
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Penn State Softball (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Nearby, softball also plays at home for a three‑game set, battling Rutgers at Nittany Lion Softball Field and Beard Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m., with following games set for 5 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday. Fans can purchase single-game tickets for $6 by calling 1‑800‑NITTANY Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; they can also be purchased in‑person at the Bryce Jordan Center Athletic Ticket Office Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are also available on game day at the gate.
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month. Season, flex and single‑game ticket options for the season are on sale by calling the Medlar Field at Lubrano Park ticket office at 814‑272‑1711. Tickets are also available on game day at the gate.
Late Night Cabaret at The State Theatre (Friday) Titled, “Lady Grey Productions presents Twisted Fairytales,” here’s an option for alumni and locals alike (note that you must be 18 or older to attend this event). Shows are scheduled for Friday night at 8 and 10 p.m. According to The State Theatre’s website, the evening entails “A very quirky and wildly twisted night of adult entertainment with many of the storybook heroes
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Paterno Family Beaver Stadium Run (Sunday) The eighth annual fundraiser for Special Olympics Pennsylvania is set for the day after the Blue‑White Game, with participants finishing on the Beaver Stadium field. Options are available for both running and walking and if you can’t make it back to Happy Valley for the event, you can register as a virtual participant and create your own team. Complete details and team registration are available at specialolympicspa.org/beaver‑stadium‑run. You can also show your support and share your race day experience by us‑ ing #StadiumRun on social media.
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and villains you know and love. Back for their fifth monthly Late Night Cabaret, Lady Grey and her Lovelies promise an evening of music, dance, and hysterical audience participation. Joined this month by guest artists Jezabelle von Jane (Philadelphia), Boom Boom Bridgette (Pittsburgh) and Vyrus Vixen (Pittsburgh), they weave a silly tale of love, loss, and lust of power. Please come dressed to impress… you never know when you’ll be pulled up on stage to participate!” Tickets are $18, with an additional $2 ticketing fee, and you can visit thestatetheatre.org for more information. A link to purchase tickets is available by visiting the venue's event calendar and clicking on the event description.
Riversongs Music Festival at Elk Creek Café (Sunday) Join the Penns Valley Conservation Association (PVCA) for the 7th Annual Riversongs Festival at the Elk Creek Café in Millheim. Scheduled for 3–6 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, this festive event will include live music, craft beers, and fine foods available from the Café menu. A suggested $10 donation at the door goes to support the work of the PVCA. The diverse musical lineup will feature folky Irish music from Celtica, doo‑wop from RamaLama, and roots pop from Centrallica. Visit pennsvalley. net/riversongs.htm for more details.
Visit HappyValley.com to learn more about what’s happening Blue‑White Weekend, and also follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@HappyValleyPSU).
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BLUE‑WHITE PREVIEW
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What You Need to Know: Blue‑White Game By John Patishnock
Blue‑White marks the return of our game day previews! The team’s annual spring scrimmage offers the first glimpse at what to expect following the sensational 2016 season that featured a Big Ten championship and Rose Bowl appearance. Here’s our preview, Blue‑White edition. Need‑To‑Know Details: 3 p.m. kickoff, Saturday, April 22. Venue: Beaver Stadium. Weather Forecast (via AccuWeather): A high of 62 degrees;
there’s a prediction for a morning shower, and then possibly more precipitation in the afternoon. Last Time They Met (2016): The Blue squad upended the White team 37‑0, as Trace McSorley impressed. The then‑redshirt sophomore finished 23‑for‑27 and fired four touchdown passes, leading the Blue to a runaway victory. The Overview: Last year’s Blue‑White game was McSorley’s first start for Penn State (albeit in a scrimmage) after seeing time in the 2016 TaxSlayer Bowl. It’s worth bringing up McSorley’s performance during last year’s scrimmage because it was difficult to simply shake off those numbers as part of a glitzy practice. He looked and played sharp, knowing that everyone would examine his performance. This season, less is unknown about what McSor‑ ley can do, compared to this time a year ago. Chances are he’ll see less reps, with Penn State’s other signal‑callers perhaps having the same opportunity to rack up big numbers. For the rest of the offense, nearly everyone in key positions returns, with the exceptions of Chris Godwin at receiver and Brian Gaia under center. The core group of receivers is back, led
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by tight end Mike Gesicki and wideouts Saeed Blacknall and DaeSean Hamilton. Following them is another tier of receivers who saw less time last year, though who could see an increase in their numbers this season. One example: redshirt sophomore Irvin Charles, who caught just two passes a season ago, though he showed flashes of great‑ ness. He caught an 80‑yard touchdown against Minnesota, creating enough separation to catch the pass around midfield, and then he broke a tackle and galloped the final 40 yards into the end zone. “Irvin has probably matured as much as anybody in our program from the time he got here,” Penn State coach James Franklin said during his spring practice press conference on March 21. “I had my end‑of‑year meeting with him and it was really good. I mean, really good. We had a great conversation and he was very open. He was very honest. That showed trust; that showed a relationship, and with that, you’re able to really help him grow as a player and as a student and as a person. I know that’s what he wants.” Defensively, linebacker Brandon Bell (graduation) and defen‑ sive end Garrett Sickels (leaving early for the NFL) are gone from a unit that might’ve actually been a little overlooked last year— Joe Moorhead’s offense made fans believe that no matter what happened on the other side of the ball, Penn State would score enough to win. Now, how will Brent Pry improve and adjust in his second year as defensive coordinator? There’s plenty to build on. The defense often impressed in the second half of games last sea‑ son, giving the offense time to figure things in the third and fourth quarters, which routinely happened as the season progressed. And the defense proved especially impressive in November, allowing only 14.3 points a game in victories against Iowa (41‑14), Indiana (45‑31), Rutgers (39‑0) and Michigan State (45‑12). Count On: Miles Sanders having an opportunity to get plenty of reps. During last month’s spring practice press conference, Franklin said that the team’s plan to practice Barkley in the spring would mirror last season, when he was held out of the Blue‑White Game; Franklin also mentioned the same could happen to safety
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Marcus Allen, linebacker Jason Cabinda, and Gesicki. Back to Sanders, a true sophomore who arrived at Penn State last year after earning the title of Mr. PA Football for Class AAA/ AAAA in 2015. Sanders finished last season with 25 carries for 211 yards, and he also scored a touchdown in the Homecoming victory against Maryland. Franklin complimented the running back during the press conference, pointing to Sanders’ ability to add muscle and trim fat. “I texted his mom last night or two nights ago that her baby looks like a man right now. He was standing next to Saquon [Barkley] and they are two impressive‑looking guys,” Franklin said. “Now, [Miles] doesn’t have Saquon’s legs, and few people do, but he is put together right now, and Mom agreed that she’s amazed how he looks." Keep An Eye On: Penn State’s wide receivers (and top tight end). With the departure of Chris Godwin to the NFL, there’s potential for someone to seize the unofficial role as the Lions’ top receiving target. Last year, 14 Nittany Lions caught a pass in the Blue‑White Game, with McSorley, Tommy Stevens, and Billy Fessler finishing a combined 36‑for‑50. Trivia Tidbit: An estimated 205,000 fans have watched the last three Blue‑White games: 65,000 last year, 68,000 the year before that, and 72,000 in 2014. Prediction: A great game (and weekend) for the entire Penn State community. The Nittany Lions’ season opener is set for Saturday, Sept. 2, against Akron, so we recommend soaking up as much fun, food and football as possible during Blue‑White Weekend to hold you over until then.
Find out what you need to know in just minutes with our game day previews for Blue‑White and every game this fall! Find last year’s games, photos and videos at HappyValley.com/psu and join us for an epic season this year!
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From Blue‑White to B1G Championship: Three Titles By Holly Swanson
Perhaps last season shouldn’t have come as such a surprise. It cer‑ tainly didn’t to the players, including Saquon Barkley. The week after Penn State’s victory over then‑No. 2 Ohio State in October, the word “upset” was mentioned to Barkley after a mid‑week practice. He had a different outlook. “We didn’t really see it as an upset,” the standout running back said. “The only time it’s an upset is if you don’t truly believe that you can win the game.”
Fans know that win was part of a magical 2016 season that featured the team winning a Big Ten title and starring in perhaps the best ever Rose Bowl. That momentum has carried over to 2017, with nearly all the players returning in key spots. The Nittany Lions are ranked in the Top 10 (or Top 5) of many early pre‑season polls. Next up is the Blue‑White Game. Last year’s game previewed not only the team, but also what quarterback Trace McSorley could achieve in the Lions’ new fast‑paced offense. And therein also lies a connecting thread. Counting last season, Penn State’s last three Big Ten‑winning seasons (2005, 2008, 2016) all featured a quarterback in his first year as full‑time starter: McSorley last year, Daryll Clark in ’08, and then Michael Robinson in ’05. McSorley’s first start came in last year’s season opener against Kent State, though he saw considerable time in the 2016 TaxSlay‑ er Bowl after Christian Hackenberg left with an injury; McSorley finished 14‑for‑27 and two touchdowns while nearly leading Penn State to a comeback win. Clark attempted only nine passes in 2007 while backing up
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Anthony Morelli. Robinson, meanwhile, did see some time at the position in 2004, while operating in a wildcat role for the Nittany Lions while Zack Mills usually directed the offense. In each case, then the following season came, and McSorley, Clark, and Robinson all blossomed while elevating to team‑leader status. And for each, the transformational journey had roots (sometimes strong) going back to the Blue‑White Game prior to the season. Robinson showed early on he was ready to ascend to full‑time starter. He finished the 2005 scrimmage 6‑for‑6, totaling 143 yards through the air. He also rushed for a touchdown, finishing with 23 rushing yards on three carries. And last year, McSorley finished 23‑for‑27 and fired four touchdown passes, leading the Blue to a runaway victory. Chris Buchignani is a 2002 Penn State graduate who co‑wrote “Back to Camelot: The Improb‑ able Story of the 2005 Nittany Lions” and will co‑host “The Obligatory PSU Pregame Show” this fall on PCN. Additionally, he wrote an article that detailed how the 2005 scrimmage pointed to the type of turnaround season that the Lions were capable of that year. In it, he said: “Generally, you learn next to nothing about the team during the spring game, but I thought Robinson’s play in 2005 indicated potential beyond the precedent set by his prior work at the position. Similarly, it was hard to ignore McSorley’s eye‑pop‑ 28
ping stat line from last April, even if it was a scrimmage.” Clark also contributed a stellar performance. His line: 9‑for‑16 with two scores while leading the Blue to a 27‑14 victory in the 2008 scrimmage. One other similarity worth noting: Penn State won 11 games in each of those Big Ten championship seasons, improving from 4‑7 in 2004, 9‑4 in 2007, and 7‑6 in 2015—a total increase of 13 wins in those three combined seasons. Even better news for Penn State fans is that the Nittany Lions didn’t suffer much of a letdown following the seasons in which they won the Big Ten. Penn State boasted records of 9‑4 in 2006 and 11‑2 in 2009; they finished both seasons in the rankings, including in the Top 10 in both the AP and ESPN/USA Today poll in 2009. So what happens next? Will McSorley continue his mastery of Joe Moorhead’s of‑ fense? Who will step up to replace Chris Godwin as the team’s top receiving target? And how will the development of the team and Brent Pry’s defense continue as James Franklin and Company begin their fourth season at Penn State? We’re looking forward to April 22 during the unofficial (late) start of spring in Happy Valley, and then again on Sept. 2, when Penn State hosts Akron in the season opener.
We bleed Blue and White right along with you. Get your fix of Penn State football at facebook.com/ happyvalleyPSU.
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Beaver Stadium Isn’t the Only Stadium Up for Renovations Memorial Field Renovation Enhances Athlete, Spectator Experience
Memorial Field is currently the district’s only high school sta‑ dium facility, and is used by more than a dozen teams for a wide array of interscholastic competitions. The facility is also used for community events throughout the year. Unfortunately, however, the current facilities aren’t meeting the needs of students or spectators, and could much better serve the community with some upcoming upgrades. As is, the facilities are considered “seriously deficient” and below Pennsylvania Interscho‑ lastic Athletic Association competition standards as well as federal, state, and local guidelines for hygiene, accessibility, and safety. The district has been planning for a Memorial Field renovation project for quite a while now, but it wasn’t really known whether or not the district would choose to keep Memorial Field in its current location, or move it elsewhere. While there were pros and cons to both options, the former was finally decided last year, for a multitude of reasons, including a lower cost. Two design options were revealed last fall by architectural firm Weber Murphy Fox. Both designs were created after thorough reviews of the currently standing resources, and surveys of district staff, coaches, parents, and more. Early this year, one of the two options was finally approved unanimously by the Board of School Directors.
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The new, chosen design concept will completely demolish the Nittany Avenue Building (which was built in 1924 and is consid‑ ered a “contributing building” within a historic district), rather than just renovating the interior, replacing it with a brand‑new locker room facility. The design also will replace the existing east-side “home” bleachers, and create a new concourse along the southern end zone to connect the existing bleachers on the west side. The new seating capacity will be close to 3,500. The total cost? Just around $8.8 million. Now, the Board of School Directors will go on to approve design processes at 30‑, 60‑ and 90‑percent milestones. The construction will begin in May 2018, hopefully wrapping up in 2019. The new locker rooms and spectator restrooms should be open for the fall 2020 football season. Throughout the project, the district aims to keep the facility open for fall sports in both 2018 and 2019.
Memorial Field Renovation Timeline
The district’s capital financing plan:
• May–June 2018
Demo Building
• August–November 2018
Football Season
• Includes capacity to fund debt service for borrowing a portion of, or the entire project cost.
• December 2018–July 2019
Construction
• August–November 2019
Football Season Simultaneous Interior Work
• January 2020
Substantial Completion
• Using capital reserve funds rather than borrowing would lower total project cost, but may alter financing of other district projects. • Financing scenarios will be reviewed and considered based upon market conditions.
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Pave it Forward: Leave - - Your - Live Legacy - - - at Memorial Field
Join Us in Support of Memorial Field
Become part of history and pave the way for the future of Memorial Field. Purchase and inscribe a brick on the west-side walkway to Memorial Field along Fraser Street. Donations to Pave it Forward will fund future Join the hundreds to of alumni and friends For all of these reasons, and more, we are asking for your sup‑ improvements Memorial Field. of State High who have already purchased bricks in honor of their experiences at port. Become part of the permanent history of Memorial Field Memorial Field. They now left aoutdoor lasting legacy through with a personalized, engraved brickAthletics, on the west‑side walkway Memorial Field, thehave 4,000-seat venue for State College Area School District has been the Pavetoit wins Forward campaign. leading the field. home and to losses, to triumph and to heartache, and to most importantly, to unforgettable moments that have shaped the lives of countless young people. These moments have centered on unparalleled teamBecome part of this history and pave the way for the future of complete work, personal accomplishment, overcoming adversity,Simply and more as State College students have competed Memorial Field. Purchase and inscribe a brick on the west‑side the formevents below on their home field. Memorial Field has in athletics and gathered for graduation and other significant walkway to Memorial Field along Fraser Street. Donations to Pave and return it to the also been a key venue for community events like Arts Festival, parades and other activities. it Forward will fund future improvements to Memorial Field. address listed with a Dedicated to the memory of State High graduates who gave their lives in World Wars I and II, and redediMemorial Field has been home to wins and to losses, to triumph one‑time payment cated to honorand all those fallen in wars since, Memorial Field serves not just as an athletic complex, but as of $250. The brick and to heartache, most importantly, to unforgettable mo‑ a community gathering place where neighbors and friends come together campaign is open to to support the students of State ments that have shaped the lives of countless young people. College. Currently home to football, soccer, field hockey, and lacrosse, Memorial Field was constructed durindividuals, families, These moments have centered on: ing the Great Depression as a Works Progress Administration project and remains situated in the heart of and businesses, ✓✓ Unparalleled teamwork and will serve as a the Borough of State College. ✓✓ Personal accomplishments true, permanent reminder of Now you can adversity become part of the permanent history of Memorial Field withthat a personalized, engraved brick the strong community ✓ ✓ Overcoming on the west-side walkway leading to the field. Simply complete the form below and return it to the address supports the State College Area ✓✓ Celebrating milestones listed with a one-time payment of $250. The brick campaign is open to individuals, School District and its students. families and businesses, ✓ ✓ Bringing the community together and will serve as a true, permanent reminder of the strong community that supports the State College Area School District and its students.
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here, all healthful and light. If you’re traveling with a pack who insists on some carnivorous options, you can meet halfway at Fiddlehead Café. The salad and
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It’s no secret that Happy Valley is home to a variety of farmers’ markets and all‑natural eats, and some of our favorite fresh‑food vendors are pulling out all the stops for the upcoming spring season. You’ll even find some brand‑new restaurants in town that are sure to offer up a selection of fabulously fresh, spring‑inspired menu items. One of these newer options is Café Verve, where the mastermind behind the eatery, Heather Smith, has carefully curated an all‑vegan menu. She plans to start sourcing local breads and produce this season to complement the menu’s range of amazing masterpieces. From beautiful smoothies to the veggie‑filled Buddha bowls, guests can enjoy a little bit of it all
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sourced menu items, with many ingredients sourced within Centre County or a neighboring region. There are no fewer than 15 locally sourced dishes on the dinner menu! Vegetarians and omnivores alike will love the abundance of options! Of course, you can always plan a picnic filled with the freshest ingredients you can find. The Friends & Farmers Online Market makes it possible, so you can order all your favorite fruits, veggies and locally made products from wherever you are, and then pick up your bounty on your way out to one of the many picturesque, Happy Valley spring spots. If you’re in a shopping mood, head to one of the regional farmers markets. Newcomers are amazed at the selection of differ‑ ent markets to choose from, whether you prefer to stick to your neck of the woods, or you’d rather branch out and see what all of the more than six farmers’ markets have to offer. Some farms will even allow you to come straight to the farm itself—it doesn’t get any fresher than picking your own fruits and veggies right out of the patch! Way Fruit Farm is one of several, and you can head out to the fields as early as June for pick‑your‑own strawberries, followed by pick‑your‑own cherries later in the season.
For more of our very favorite places to eat, go to Wine and Café on the Park HappyValley.com/eat! soup restaurant isn’t necessarily new, but they do have some newer items on the menu that could strike your fancy. For those looking for light, meat‑free options, new alternative protein selections include quinoa, and the greens section is widening, so you can customize your salad in even more ways. Nearby, sister restaurant Irving’s has a new temptingly sweet wrap on the menu, filled with caramelized bananas, peanut butter and candied walnuts. Another downtown salad spot is newly‑arrived Tazzah Fresh, where you can build your own hearty option with a variety of greens, proteins and toppings, from brown rice to shrimp to avo‑ cado to everything in between. Better yet? There’s a juice bar that locals are raving about! Looking to eat outdoors in a lovely Bellefonte setting? Wine and Café on the Park is a newer addition to the local food scene, and it’s quickly gaining momentum. Grab an al fresco table and enjoy the nearby waterfront before taking a stroll around down‑ town. The menu is a mix of standard café food and locally grown and bottled wines from Happy Valley Winery. Recently, Toftrees Golf Resort restaurant The Field opened up again after a short closure for remodels. Their farm‑to‑table menu features regionally created Amish cheeses, local breads and everyone’s summer favorite in the Valley—milkshakes made with ice cream straight from Berkey Creamery! Harrison’s Wine Grill always has a nice selection of locally
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Spring means one thing: local Farmers Markets are open for business Bellefonte Farmers Market Saturdays 8 a.m. – noon Boalsburg Farmers Market Tuesdays 2 – 6 p.m.
Friends & Farmers Online Market Fridays at noon through Mondays at noon Lemont Farmers Market Wednesdays 2 – 6 p.m.
Downtown State College Farmers Market Fridays 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Lock Haven Farmers Market Saturdays 6 a.m. – noon
North Atherton Farmers Market Saturdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Millheim Farmers Market Saturdays 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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WPSU’s STEM Initiative Grabs Audience Attention
New Program from WPSU Makes Science Relatable, Entertaining Cutting‑edge technology that’s making an impact on the world isn’t just in Silicon Valley—it’s going on right within the community. When Penn State alum Bill Hallman graduated with his commu‑ nications degree, he didn’t anticipate returning to State College to head up a new and exciting science‑based production at WPSU. Starting at WTAJ‑TV in Altoona, he worked his way through the news industry with stints in Fort Myers and Miami, before finally being brought on staff at The Weather Channel. “The Weather Channel is really where my TV background and interest in science collided,” he says. “I had the privilege of working with some of the world’s top meteorologists every day. They loved the weather. Everything about it. I wanted to help translate that behind‑the‑scenes enthusiasm into entertaining and educational TV moments for our viewers. Doing that every day helped me develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world, the people that research it, and the science that makes it all pos‑ sible. Basically, it really helps when you work with people who love what they do.”
"Scientists often dedicate their entire lives to a single field of research. That is amazing to me." It was this experience with The Weather Channel that led Hallman to WPSU and SciTech Now. The program, part of WPSU’s STEM initiative, is led by producers at WNET in New York, who compile science‑based segments from other stations around the country, and then distribute those segments as an episode to member stations like WPSU. It’s there that Hallman and his team take the media they receive and turn it into a local version of the show. With Hallman at the helm, WPSU produces, writes, and reports one local segment per episode, and also oversees the recording of studio segments with a local host. Each episode is filled with science‑based education, presented in an 34
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entertaining method. While juggling the production of such a show and its many moving parts can be stressful, there’s no lack of inspiration when it comes to covering these sometimes‑complex topics. “Scientists often dedicate their entire lives to a single field of research. That is amazing to me,” says Hallman. “Day after day, working to advance their field for the betterment of humankind. I get to meet these people every day. I love hearing their stories and finding out what makes them tick. Yes, the technology they are working on can be amazing, but I find their personal stories just as fascinating.” It’s this fascination that is translated to the screen. “I hope that our viewers can watch an episode of SciTech Now and be enter‑ tained. I also hope they learn something in the process. We’ve tried to tackle a lot of complicated science on the show so far, but I think we have been able to showcase it in a way that is relatable to the non‑science community.” The segments specifically produced by WPSU are even garner‑ ing some attention from producers at WNET, who oversee the show’s national distribution. When it comes to this recognition, Hallman credits his WPSU team for a job well done. Beyond just drawing corporate eyes to WPSU’s fantastic work, SciTech Now also exposes viewers to the science that’s available right within Central Pennsylvania. Cutting‑edge technology that’s making an impact on the world isn’t just found in Silicon Valley, Hallman presses—it’s going on right within the community.
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It’s no secret that when it comes to small towns, State College is a “Best Of” shoo-in – just ask USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Time, Forbes, and National Geographic. We consistently top the charts for safest, happiest, and smartest towns in America, and it’s easy to see why. Whether you’re looking to enter the workforce, change your scenery, transfer to a different industry, or take a risk and strike up a new venture, working in Happy Valley is as good as post-childhood, pre-retirement life gets. Here are the top five reasons to get to work in Happy Valley.
2. We mean business.
1. It’s an entrepreneurial hot spot
To see all that innovation in action, look no further than Innovation Park at Penn State, where research and academia get down to business amid a wide range of resident companies both affiliated and unaffiliated with the university. Ben Franklin Technology Partners have helped companies like Schoolwires and Videon Central bloom into industry leaders.
Penn State President Eric Barron has, in implementing the Invent Penn State initiative, channeled attention and resources into cultivating the university’s entrepreneurial spirit. Startup boot camps and incubators like the Happy Valley LaunchBox are making space for cohorts of changemakers. The entrepreneurial ecosystem envelops the greater community, with organizations like the Small Business Development Center and Chamber for Business and Industry in Centre County offering tools and services to startups. Happy Valley is the new Silicon Valley; bring your idea here and watch it bloom. 36
Major corporations like Restek and AccuWeather have settled in Happy Valley, joining Penn State and Mount Nittany Health as leading employers that allow us to compete with sprawling metropolises in talent recruitment while maintaining our wholesome charm. Plus, established businesses have a pool of talented potential recruits in their own backyard. WE ARE!
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3. You can have the best of all worlds. We have all the perks of rural living – beautiful views, winding country roads, fresh produce and dairy year round, sprawling farmland, breathable air, and rustic getaways within minutes. Combine that with small town draws – quick commutes, relatively light traffic, plenty of supermarket options, safe neighborhoods, parks, and reputable school districts. Into that equation, throw some city appeal – top-notch entertainment, transplants from around the globe, a pedestrian-friendly downtown, boutiques, cool coffee shops, and award-winning restaurants. Sounds like a well-balanced recipe.
4. There’s a reason “Happy” is in our name. As one of the nation’s largest public universities, Penn State shapes the culture of the surrounding area. In addition to doubling our population, students from near and far bring diverse perspectives and youthful animation when they settle at University Park. When those students decide to stick around after graduation, they do so because they love it here – engendering a sense of hometown pride that makes Happy Valley all the more lovable.
5. Work hard, play hard. There’s so much going on here, even during the quieter summertime. Local talent takes the stage at bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. Festivals transform our towns and villages (Boalsburg, Lemont, Bellefonte) into hubs of fun. And major events like the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts turn downtown into a bustling national cultural centerpiece. We have our very own minor league baseball team, several concert venues, nearby amusement parks, hiking and biking trails, and hosts of hobbyists and adventurers eager to connect with like-minded individuals. Whether you’re looking for a night out on the town or an afternoon of fun for the whole family, it’s here waiting for you – and let’s face it, you’ve earned it!
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Get predictions, a rundown of the 2016 season, along with stories on best places to visit during away games, and much more. Our team of football writers, photographers and videographers bleed Blue and White just as much as you do – grab the guide and get a head start on the season! Watch for it in news stands in the Happy Valley area at the end of June, or online at HappyValley.com.
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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
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
Penn State Campus
EsSpa at the Carnegie Inn & Spa esspa.us 814‑380‑9772 Crossfit Lionheart crossfitlionheart.com 814‑238‑4617
Center for the Performing Arts cpa.psu.edu 814‑863‑0255
Happy Valley’s Got Talent tidesprogram.org Infusion at Penn State PennStateInfusion.org
The North Club thenorthclub.com 814‑237‑1510
Palmer Museum of Art palmermuseum.psu.edu 814‑865‑7672
Titan Fitness titanfitness.com 814‑235‑1015
The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org 814‑272‑0606
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Arts and Culture Bellefonte Art Museum of Centre County bellefontemuseum.org 814‑355‑4280 Bryce Jordan Center bjc.psu.edu 814‑863‑5500
Central PA Conv & Visitors Bureau visitpennstate.org 800‑358‑5466
FUSE Productions fuseproductions.org
Lionheart Fitness lionheartgyms.com 814‑238‑4617
Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau raystown.org 814‑658‑0060 Karoondinha Music & Arts Festival karoondinha.com Lincoln Caverns lincolncaverns.com 814‑643‑0268 Northland Bowl northlandbowl.com 814‑237‑1500
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
Penn State All‑Sports Museum gopsusports.com/museum/ 814‑865‑0044 Penn State Baseball gopsusports.com 814-272-0208 Penn State Homecoming homecoming.psu.edu
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Live,Eat, & Play in Happy Valley! 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 Robin Hood Brewing Co. robinhoodbrewingco.com 814‑237‑7777 The Saloon HomeOfTheMonkeyBoy.com 814‑234‑1344
Gigi’s Southern Table Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park pennscave.com 814‑364‑1664
Barrel 21 barrel21distillery.com 814‑308‑9522
Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center shaverscreek.org 814‑863‑2000
Beer Belly’s Beverage beerbellysbeverage.com 814‑237‑2739
State College Spikes statecollegespikes.com 814‑272‑1711 Tussey Mountain tusseymountain.com 814‑466‑6266 Vamos Lion Chariot vamoslion.com 814‑404‑2782
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Beer and Wine bar bleu dantesinc.com/locations/ bar-bleu 814‑237‑0374
Belinda’s Port Matilda Hotel & Tavern 814‑692‑4097
Liberty Craft House dantesinc.com/locations/ liberty‑craft‑house/ 814‑954‑4923 Local Whiskey happyvalleyrestaurants. com/#localwhiskey 814‑272‑6831
Seven Mountains Wine Cellars sevenmountainswinecellars.com 814‑364‑1000
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 Belinda’s Port Matilda Hotel & Tavern 814‑692‑4097 Carnegie Inn & Spa carnegieinnandspa.com 814‑234‑2424 Champs Sports Grill champssportsgrill.net 814‑238‑7788 The Deli Restaurant TheDeliRestaurant.com 814‑237‑5710 The Dining Room (at The Nittany Lion Inn) nittanylioninn.psu.edu 814‑865‑8590
Brewsky’s Bottle Shop brewskys.us 814‑272‑1074 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
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Live,Eat, & Play in Happy Valley! 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
Liberty Craft House dantesinc.com/locations/ liberty-craft-house 814‑954‑4923 Mario’s Italian Restaurant MariosItalianState College.com 814‑234‑4273 OrderUp orderup.com
Webster’s Bookstore Café webstersbookstorecafé.com 814‑272‑1410 Whiskers (at The Nittany Lion Inn) nittanylioninn.psu.edu/ Nittany LionInn/Dining/ Whiskers.cfm 814‑865‑8580
Gigi’s Southern Table Gigisdining.com 814‑861‑3463
Otto’s Pub & Brewery ottospubandbrewery.com 814‑867‑688
Wine and Cafe on the Park by Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery thehappyvalleywinery.com 814-335-2658
Happy Valley Brewing Company happyvalleybeer.com 814‑234 4406
Pizza Mia! wearepizzamia.com 814‑355‑3738
Zola Kitchen & Wine Bar zolakitchen.com 814‑237‑8474
P.J. Harrigan’s pjharrigans.com 814‑235‑300
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Harrison’s Wine Grill & Catering/Above the Valley Special Event Center harrisonsmenu.com 814-237-4422 Hi‑Way Pizza HiwayPizza.com 814‑237‑0375 Home D Pizzeria homedpizzeria.com 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
Qdoba qdoba.com 814‑861‑3288 Rumors Lounge (at the Ather‑ ton Hotel) Athertonhotel.net/eat‑drink/ rumors‑lounge.htm 814‑231‑2100
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
tusseymountain.com 814‑466‑7976
The Gardens Restaurant (at the Penn Stater) thepennstaterhotel.psu.edu 814‑863‑5090
Mountain View Country Club mtviewcountryclub.com 814‑466‑7231
Gigi’s Restaurant & Wine Lounge gigisdining.com 814‑861‑3463 Harrison’s Wine Grill & Catering/Above the Valley Special Event Center harrisonsmenu.com 814-237-4422 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
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
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
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Live,Eat, & Play in Happy Valley! Nittany Lion Inn nittanylioninn.psu.edu 800‑233‑7505 The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel thepennstater.psu.edu 814‑863‑5000
Bed & Breakfast at the Rock Garden therockgardenbandb.com 814‑466‑6100
Port Matilda Hotel & Tavern 814‑692‑4097
Chatelaine Bed & Breakfast chatelainebandb.com 814‑238‑2028
Quality Inn Penn State lioncountrylodging.com 814‑234‑1600 Ramada Inn & Conference Center ramadasc.com 814‑238‑3001
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 Online Market 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/ statecollegefarmers 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 Econo Lodge Bellefonte econolodge.com 814‑355‑5561 Fairfield Inn & Suites State College stayhvh.com
Godspeed Events and Lodging Hampton Inn & Suites State College stayhvh.com 814‑231‑1899 Happy Valley Hotels stayhvh.com Hilton Garden Inn lioncountrylodging.com 814‑272‑1221 Holiday Inn Express State College stayhvh.com 814‑867‑1800 Lock Haven Fairfield Inn and Suites marriott.com/hotels/travel/ fairfield‑inn‑and‑suites‑lock‑ haven/ 570‑263‑5034
Bed & Breakfasts
Raystown Lake Fairfield Inn & Suites raystownlakehotel.com 814‑643‑3672 Sleep Inn sleepinn.com 814‑235‑1020 SpringHill Suites State College stayhvh.com 814‑867‑1807 Super 8 lioncountrylodging.com 814‑237‑8005 Toftrees Golf Resort & Conference Center toftrees.com 800‑252‑3551
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
Milesburg Quality Inn choicehotels.com/pa660 814‑355‑7521 Nittany Budget Motel lioncountrylodging.com 814‑238‑0015
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