2017 Homecoming/Winter Fun Guide by HappyValley.com

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HappyValley.com is the comprehensive online guide to fun in the beautiful Happy Valley region. To advertise, contact Greg@affinityconnection.com; 800‑598‑4050, etc 131. To submit content, contact Chris@affinityconnection.com. Calendar of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The Ultimate Home Game Weekend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Enjoy Best of Fall and Winter Feasts and Fun at The Nittany Lion Inn and The Penn Stater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ‘Tis the Season for Celebrations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Pizza Mia! Brings Great Pizza and Community Involvement to New Location in Lock Haven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Fun Guide Managing Editor Cara Aungst

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Copy Editor Blake Burfield

Tussey Mountain: The Best Reason to Look Forward to Cold, Snowy Winter. . . . . . 24 Wines, Spirits and Brews for the Holidays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Best Seasonal Indulgences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Unwind with a Fireplace Getaway at Raystown Lake This Winter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Kids’ Cold Weather Bucket List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Winter Sports Season Provides Plenty of Can’t-Miss Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 5 Reasons Why Business Is Booming in Happy Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Doing Good: Local Nonprofits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Seasons of Giving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Eat, Play, Live in Happy Valley!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Index of Partners

Publisher Greg Woodman

Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 7 Dante’s Restaurants and Nightlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Happy Valley Hotels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Home D Pizzeria/Robin Hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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From the Editor

One of my favorite things about working at HappyValley.com is the partnership we share with local businesses. I have walked through muddy fields to the future site of a new event facility, toured the kitchen where the magic happens in imported French Canadian ovens, trekked the labyrinthine basement of the Eisenhower, caught my breath at the sight of the last, urgent pop of autumn color in the mountains surrounding Raystown Lake. Every experience with our advertisers is unique in the same way Happy Valley itself is special to each of us in our own way. Cara Aungst While the hotels and attractions and foods are all so different — from Kimchi’s bolgogi to Hi-Way Pizza’s Vodka Flaky to the perfect Black and Smoky Blue burger from The Field; from the luxury of the Nittany Lion Inn to the homey comfort of Ingleby Lodge — there is a common thread woven through them all. They love it here. Just like we do. They love the football weekends, the laughter, and the fans — you and me — who ebb and flow through their doors. They love being part of a place that’s earning more and more national recognition — the least stressful city in the US, one of the best college towns anywhere. Talk to one of these businesses long enough, and someone will inevitably say, “This place is awesome. I told you so.” Whether you get to live here (lucky you), visit several times a year, or are planning the perfect football weekend from afar, HappyValley.com and our amazing partners, can help. We’ll hook you up with great shows from the Center for Performing Arts, help you save on a room with HappyValleyVIP, direct you to the perfect brew, the best pizza and our top picks for everything fun. You can find our complete list of partners starting on page 59. It's a great start to planning your next big weekend. Trust us. Because we love it here, too.

Calendar of Events November November 3 PSU Men’s Hockey vs. Mercyhurst Pegula Ice Arena gopsusports.com Bellator 186 Bryce Jordan Center bjc.psu.edu Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu The Second City Comedy Tour The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org

November 4 PSU Women’s Volleyball vs. Rutgers Rec Hall gopsusports.com

November 5 PSU Men’s Basketball vs. Bloomsburg Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com

PSU Men’s Hockey vs. Mercyhurst Pegula Ice Arena gopsusports.com

Annual Open House Tait Farm Harvest Shop taitfarmfoods.com November 9 PSU Wrestling vs. Army West Point Rec Hall gopsusports.com

Blues, Brews, and Barbecue The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org Annual Open House Tait Farm Harvest Shop taitfarmfoods.com

Spanish Harlem Orchestra Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu

Thompson Square The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org November 10 PSU Men’s Basketball vs. Campbell Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com PSU Women’s Basketball vs. Siena Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com An Evening with Keller Williams The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org

November 11 PSU Homecoming Game vs. Rutgers Beaver Stadium gopsusports.com PSU Women’s Volleyball vs. Maryland Rec Hall gopsusports.com Lady Grey’s Heroes & Villains The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org Veterans Day PA Military Museum, Boalsburg pamilmuseum.org

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Calendar of Events November 18 PSU Football vs. Nebraska Beaver Stadium gopsusports.com Met Opera HD: The Exterminating Angel The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org

November 24 | Christmas Crystals at the Cave Penn’s Cave | Pennscave.com November 12 Holiday Craft Beverage Showcase Toftrees Golf Resort CentralPATastingTrail.com PSU Men’s Basketball vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com PSU Women’s Basketball vs. Drexel Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com PSU Wrestling vs. Bucknell Rec Hall gopsusports.com November 14 The Sound of Music Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edubir November 15 PSU Men’s Basketball vs. Montana Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com

PSU Women’s Volleyball vs. Indiana Rec Hall gopsusports.com The Sound of Music Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu November 16 Downtown Tree Lighting W. College Ave. & S. Allen St. downtownstatecollege.com Native Sons & Daughters Series: Chris Rattie & The New Rebels The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org November 17 PSU Men’s Basketball vs. Columbia Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com State High Girls Basketball presents: Moana The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org

November 19 A Heartland Christmas Wine Trail Seven Mountains, Mt. Nittany and Happy Valley wineries pawinetrail.com November 20 PSU Women’s Basketball vs. Central Connecticut State Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com November 24 PSU Men’s Hockey vs. Michigan State Pegula Ice Arena gopsusports.com Christmas Crystals at the Cave Penn’s Cave Pennscave.com November 25 PSU Men’s Hockey vs. Michigan State Pegula Ice Arena gopsusports.com Sampling Saturday: Holiday Cheeses & Italian Pizzelles Tait Farm Harvest Shop taitfarmfoods.com Christmas Crystals at the Cave Penn’s Cave Pennscave.com

A Heartland Christmas Wine Trail Seven Mountains, Mt. Nittany and Happy Valley wineries pawinetrail.com November 26 A Heartland Christmas Wine Trail Seven Mountains, Mt. Nittany and Happy Valley wineries pawinetrail.com Christmas Crystals at the Cave Penn’s Cave Pennscave.com November 28 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Musical Bryce Jordan Center bjc.psu.edu November 30 Apollo’s Fire Schwab Auditorium cpa.psu.edu

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Sampling Saturday: From Hot Toddies to Yule Mules Tait Farm Harvest Shop taitfarmfoods.com Huntingdon Christmas Parade Huntingdon huntingdonboro.com Santa’s Trolley Rockhill Trolley Museum rockhilltrolley.org Festival of Trees Huntingdon huntingdonhistory.org Holiday Craft Festival Huntingdon Community Center huntcommunitycenter.com A Heartland Christmas Wine Trail Seven Mountains, Mt. Nittany and Happy Valley wineries pawinetrail.com December 3 Taste of the Town The Penn Stater ccunitedway.org/taste-town

December 1 Christmas in Lemont Lemont Village lemontvillage.org

PSU Women’s Basketball vs. Manhattan Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com

Festival of Trees Huntingdon huntingdonhistory.org

Holiday Craft Festival Huntingdon Community Center huntcommunitycenter.com

December 4 PSU Men’s Basketball vs. Wisconsin Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com

December 2 Christmas in Lemont Lemont Village lemontvillage.org

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Calendar of Events December 6 PSU Women’s Basketball vs. Fordham Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com

December 9 Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Bellefonte visitbellefonte.com

December 8 Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Bellefonte visitbellefonte.com

Festival of Trees and Holiday Marketplace CPI, Pleasant Gap ccunitedway.org

Arboretum Winter Celebration The Arboretum at Penn State arboretum.psu.edu Festival of Trees and Holiday Marketplace CPI, Pleasant Gap ccunitedway.org

Festival of Trees and Holiday Marketplace CPI, Pleasant Gap ccunitedway.org The PA Chamber Orchestra: Handel’s Messiah The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org

Santa in the Cave Lincoln Caverns lincolncaverns.com Lady Grey’s Naughty Nutcracker The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org

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December 10 Santa in the Cave Lincoln Caverns lincolncaverns.com

December 12-13 Paw Patrol Live Bryce Jordan Center bjc.psu.edu

December 31 | First Night State College Downtown State College firstnightstatecollege.com

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Calendar of Events January 12 PSU Men’s Hockey vs. Ohio State Pegula Ice Arena gopsusports.com January 13 PSU Men’s Hockey vs. Ohio State Pegula Ice Arena gopsusports.com Lady Grey’s Pinups & Patriots The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org

January 30 | Yamato: The Drummers of Japan

Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu December 15 Santa Express Train Rides Bellefonte Train Station bellefontetrain.org December 16 Sampling Saturday: Holiday Bakers Tait Farm Harvest Shop taitfarmfoods.com Santa Express Train Rides Bellefonte Train Station bellefontetrain.org December 17 PSU Wrestling vs. Indiana Rec Hall gopsusports.com Santa Express Train Rides Bellefonte Train Station bellefontetrain.org December 19 PSU Men’s Basketball vs. Binghamton Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com December 31 First Night State College Downtown State College firstnightstatecollege.com

5K Resolution Run Downtown State College firstnightstatecollege.com

January

January 3 PSU Women’s Basketball vs. Indiana Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com January 5 PSU Men’s Hockey vs. Wisconsin Pegula Ice Arena gopsusports.com PSU Men’s Basketball vs. Northwestern Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com January 6 PSU Men’s Hockey vs. Wisconsin Pegula Ice Arena gopsusports.com

January 17 Avenged Sevenfold Bryce Jordan Center bjc.psu.edu January 18 PSU Women’s Basketball vs. Rutgers Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com January 19 PSU Wrestling vs. Purdue Rec Hall gopsusports.com January 21 Central PA Bridal Expo The Penn Stater bridalexpocentralpa.com January 23 PSU Women’s Basketball vs. Illinois Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com January 24 Camerata RCO Schwab Auditorium cpa.psu.edu January 26 Lana Del Rey Bryce Jordan Center bjc.psu.edu

The Birdland All-Stars featuring Tommy Igoe Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu

February 7 PSU Men’s Basketball vs. Maryland Bryce Jordan CenterF gopsusports.com

January 27 PSU Men’s Basketball vs. Rutgers Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com Met Opera HD: Tosca The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org

Lady Grey’s Casino Night The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org

February

An Evening with Paula Poundstone The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org

Native Sons & Daughters Series: The Unbanned The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org February 3 PSU Men’s Hockey vs. Notre Dame Pegula Ice Arena gopsusports.com

February 11 Mr. Popper’s Penguins Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu February 13 Bill Charlap Trio Schwab Auditorium cpa.psu.edu February 16 THON 2018 Bryce Jordan Center bjc.psu.edu February 18 PSU Wrestling vs. Buffalo Rec Hall gopsusports.com

PSU Wrestling vs. Ohio State Rec Hall gopsusports.com February 4 PSU Women’s Basketball vs. Michigan State Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com February 5 Tommy Emmanuel The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org

February 10 Met Opera HD: L’Elisir d’Amore The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org

The PA Chamber Orchestra: The Best of Beethoven The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org February 20 Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella Eisenhower Auditorium cpa.psu.edu February 21 PSU Men’s Basketball vs. Michigan Bryce Jordan Center gopsusports.com

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The Ultimate Home Game Weekend Our Facebook Fans Weigh in By Jeff Cavanaugh

Whether it is coming into town on Friday to stay with friends and catch Ted McCloskey & the Hi Fi’s at the Phyrst with $1 Coors Light drafts, or driving into the Beaver Stadium parking lots early Saturday and walking downtown to shop and grab a bite to eat at The Deli, there are no wrong answers when it comes to having the ultimate home game weekend. The one and only thing we can all agree on is that the perfect Penn State home game experience isn’t complete without a Nittany Lions win! If you are planning your first trip to Happy Valley or are looking for some suggestions to build on your own home game

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traditions, here is a look at some of the best things to do on a Penn State home game weekend.

Friday Penn State football excitement starts just after checking into the Nittany Lion Inn, Toftrees or Carnegie Inn & Suites. The lines get longer and the chants get louder — but there is not anywhere else in the country Penn State students, alumni and fans would rather be.

“From the time I arrive Friday to my drive home on Sunday afternoon, I feel like I’m in my early 20s just like when I was here in the '80s. It keeps me young.” “From the time I arrive Friday to Saturday’s game to my drive home on Sunday afternoon, I feel like I’m in my late teens/early 20s just like when I was here in the '80s,” Christopher K. said. “It keeps me young.” 9

Up and down College Ave. and Beaver Ave., Penn State fans old and young get together at places that have been regular stops for decades of students. David G., a 67-year-old Penn State alum, recalled going to The Shandygaff and Zeno’s. Zeno’s has been a Penn State institution since 1972 with an incredible beer selection and great food; but the history of The Shandygaff outdates that of even Penn State University — opening sometime in 1848, when the $6 liquor pitcher special wouldn’t have sounded like such a great deal. And for Penn State students, the highlight for home games is camping out at Beaver Stadium in Nittanyville — a tradition that began before the 2005 Ohio State game to ensure students score some of the best seats in the stadium.

Saturday Gameday! There is nothing like waking up or driving into State College on a Saturday morning before a huge Penn State game. “It’s when you pull up to the stadium in the morning and kickoff is still hours away; there is still dew on the grass in the parking lot because the sun still hasn’t risen over the north end zone scoreboard,” Elizabeth Ann said. “It’s these Penn State mornings — when you’re one of the first ones there and the mornings are filled with anticipation and excitement with some of your favorite people in the world — that are one of the best parts of a football weekend.” One common thread of all responses we received about the ul-

timate game weekend was that tailgating at Beaver Stadium is one of the most important and revered parts of a Penn State experience. Outside of Beaver Stadium, tens of thousands of tents, RVs, Penn State flags, grills and tailgate games are everywhere for as far as you can see.

“The tailgating atmosphere is an amazing sight. It is like a huge campground…with the amazing smells of food on the grill.” “The tailgating atmosphere is an amazing sight,” Mark said. “It is like a huge campground without the trees along with the amazing smells of food on the grill.” Catering from Pizza Mia!'s downtown location makes tailgating even better. And tailgating at Penn State is a generational and family affair. Barbara N. said that her favorite thing about a Penn State weekend is tailgating at the stadium parking lot as the family meets up from all directions to enjoy the game, and great tailgate foods. Amanda Jo added that “Everyone is always glowing, and I love bringing my children to show them the tradition of Happy Valley.” The fun of a Penn State gameday doesn’t just begin and end in parking lots around Beaver Stadium — downtown shopping, sightseeing, dining and drinking are a must at some point Saturday as well. Continued on page 14

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If there is one food that everyone tries to get their hands on at some point Saturday, it is the legendary grilled sticky from Ye Olde College Diner on College Ave. Even former Penn State AllAmerican and current Jacksonville Jaguars star Paul Posluszny still raves about the grilled stickies. “I love desserts — grilled stickies are something that are unique to Penn State,” Posluszny said. “You can’t find them anywhere else quite like they do it there.” Michelle W. and Mike E. both posted about spending early Saturday shopping downtown at Family Clothesline, sitting outside at Café 210 on College Ave. and, of course, hitting the Penn State Berkey Creamery for some of the best ice cream in the world. After you get your shopping and downtown eating done, one of the best pre-game traditions is the team arrival on the blue

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buses. Fans line Porter Road, several hours before kickoff, to cheer on the arrival of the football team. Coach James Franklin sits in the first seat of the passenger side while the starting quarterback, Trace McSorely, sits in the first seat on the driver’s side of the bus. And for all the fun and all the tradition that goes on in town on Friday night and up until kickoff Saturday, it is all business once the team comes out of the tunnel in front of screaming Penn State fans. The atmosphere at Beaver Stadium is the best in all of college football, and you were lucky enough to attend the White Out game, you'll agree that there is no experience quite like it anywhere in the world. As James Franklin says, “The only thing I like more than Christmas is a ‘White Out’ football game.” I’d guess that most Penn State fans, students and alumni can agree with coach! Plan your trip now to see one of the remaining Penn State home games as the Nittany Lions close out one of the most memorable seasons in recent memory. It’s one of your last chances to see Heisman hopeful Saquon Barkley and this amazing team!

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Enjoy Best of Fall and Winter Feasts and Fun at The Nittany Lion Inn and The Penn Stater Penn Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier hotels, The Nittany Lion Inn on campus and The Penn Stater located in Innovation Park, are ready for your visit back to Happy Valley. With golf packages, wine events, Sunday brunches and events around the holidays, your visit back to Happy Valley just got more delicious!

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Golf and Fishing Packages You can make your next round of golf at Penn Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s golf courses even better by staying at The Nittany Lion Inn or The Penn Stater. Their golf packages include a round of golf (choose 18 or 36 holes), accommodations for one night, a complimentary burger or sandwich at Whiskers or Legends, a bucket of range balls and cart, a 20% Pro Shop Discount, and a beverage at the course welcoming you to Happy Valley! Transportation is provided to and from the course, and private instruction by a PGA golf professional is available at an additional charge. Are you enjoying our local prime fly-fishing spots? Their tight line package includes an overnight at The Nittany Lion Inn and unguided world-class fishing in the Little Juniata River (with guided experiences available). Professional fly-fishing guides and instructors will take care of all the details, ensuring that you enjoy your quality time with family and friends!

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Weekly Dining at The Nittany Lion Inn When’s the last time you had an amazing steakhouse dinner? You can enjoy a sizzling, juicy premium steak cooked to perfection at Steakhouse Saturdays at The Dining Room. The steak is perfectly complemented with sauces and sides that aren’t available on the regular menu, along with their award-winning wine list. Winesday at Whiskers is on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. You can enjoy the wines (along with perfectly-paired small plates) that helped the Inn achieve the Wine Spectator “Best Of ” Award of Excellence at a great price.

Special Dining Events The Dining Room is the only restaurant in State College to hold the Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence for their extensive wine selection, and it shows with their lineup of special dining. First is the annual Eberle Wine Dinner, which sells out every year, featuring wine pioneer Gary Eberle. Bimonthly, they host Tastes of the World Wine Dinners. Each dinner is themed to a specific wine region and offers a personalized wine and dining experience that’s one of a kind. Past destinations include Portugal, South Africa and Bordeaux, France. Find more details about the

upcoming dinners at nittanylioninn. psu.edu. Head over to Legends at the Penn Stater for their wildly popular Tap Takeovers! Every month, a brewer takes over Legends’ taps, headlining some of their most popular and exclusive beers. The events are perfect for both craft beer novices and aficionados, and the brews pair pretty well with Legends’ legendary burgers.

Sunday Morning Brunches  The Penn Stater’s and Nittany Lion Inn’s brunch buffets are award winning, and after one visit, you’ll know why. At The Dining Room at The Nittany Lion Inn, enjoy a carving station, omelet station, fresh smoked salmon, and all your breakfast favorites. At The Gardens at The Penn Stater, you’ll get a complimentary mimosa or champagne with breakfast dishes like scrambled eggs with pepperoni, tomato and fresh mozzarella cheese alongside their weekly featured items, an omelet station, Belgian waffles, salad bar, dessert table and much more. It’s perfect for special events or small family meals. Reservations are recommended. Call The Dining Room at 814-865-8590 or The Gardens at The Penn Stater at 814-8635090.

Breakfast with Santa Ho Ho Ho! Santa Claus is coming to… The Nittany Lion Inn! Bring the family for breakfast with Santa on December 2 and 9. Enjoy a delicious start to your day, and take home a complimentary photo with our star guest, Santa. Call 814-865-5890 for more information and reservations. The only thing better would be a white Christmas!

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‘Tis the Season for Celebrations

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November 25 – Holiday Cheeses and Italian Pizzelles December 2 – From Hot Toddies to Yule Mules December 9 – Small Plates for Holiday Entertaining December 16 – Holiday Bakers

By Blake Burfield

Holiday Craft Beverage Showcase

It’s a well-known fact that we like to celebrate things in Happy Valley – our most famous trademarks are hugely attended celebrations like 4th Fest, Arts Fest, Homecoming and Blue-White Weekend. So when it comes to Christmas, it’s only fitting that we have some of the most fun and festive celebrations around, and you don’t want to miss any of them. Here’s your one-stop guide to the holiday festivities coming up in and around State College this season.

November 12, 1 – 5 p.m. Toftrees Golf Resort Presented by the Central PA Tasting Trail, this brand new event will offer beverage tastings from Central PA’s local wineries, breweries and distilleries, plus other local vendors and fun seminars like “Festive Cocktails 101” and “Beverage & Holiday Dinner Pairing.” All attendees over 21 receive free tasting glasses. Visit CentralPATastingTrail.com for more info and to purchase tickets.

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Downtown Tree Lighting

November 4 – 5, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tait Farm Harvest Shop Tait Farm Foods welcomes the holiday season with its signature Annual Open House that features all the delicious holiday treats and gift ideas you could want. Then, be sure to return to the Harvest Shop throughout the season for Tait Farm’s Sampling Saturdays:

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November 16, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Downtown State College One of the most beloved traditions in State College is the ceremonious lighting of everyone’s favorite Christmas tree on South Allen Street. The community celebrates with carols, performances and holiday treats as donations are collected for the

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State College Area Food Bank and Toys for Tots. And of course, one lucky donor is chosen to help Santa light up the tree!

Christmas Crystals at the Cave November 24 – 26, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Penn’s Cave Start the holiday season off with lantern tours, Prospector Pete’s Merry Maze, and specials on gifts at Penn’s Cave’s inaugural Crystals at the Cave. Visit after sundown to enjoy the lighted displays throughout the grounds.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical November 28, 6:30 p.m. Bryce Jordan Center The most famous reindeer of all is coming to State College! You can see Rudolph, Hermey, Yukon Cornelius and the rest of the iconic cast in the critically-acclaimed onstage version of the

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holiday classic, which is being praised as a “holiday staple” and an “utterly charming, top-notch production.” Visit bjc.psu.edu for tickets.

Christmas in Lemont December 1, 5 – 8 p.m.; December 2, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Granary in Lemont This German-style Christmas market offers local products and crafts for sale, music, delicious foods and drinks, and lots of holiday cheer. The picturesque scenery of Lemont Village in the wintertime is an added bonus.

Breakfast with Santa December 2 & 9 The Nittany Lion Inn On December 2 and 9, your whole family can enjoy breakfast with Santa and then take home a complimentary photo with Santa himself. These events fill up fast, so make reservations now at 814-865-5890!

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Winter Craft Market December 2, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center More than 70 artists and vendors set up shop for the 42nd Annual Winter Craft Market at its new location, The Penn Stater, after last year’s record-breaking attendance! It’s the perfect way to shop local and find one-of-a-kind, handmade Christmas gifts for anyone on your list.

Arboretum Winter Celebration December 8, 5 – 7 p.m. The Arboretum at Penn State The Arboretum transforms into a real-life winter wonderland for this breathtaking spectacle of decorated trees and holiday displays, along with live musical performances from groups like the Pennharmonics.

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Pizza Mia! Brings Great Pizza and Community Involvement to New Location in Lock Haven By Cara Aungst

After serving the Bellefonte area for 15 years, Pizza Mia! expanded into downtown State College. They have served State College for a year now, bringing the freshest, most local pizza made with ingredients from their farm to your table. Pizza Mia! is a cult-like favorite in Bellefonte because of their local meats and produce and perfect dough that headlines in their pizzas, cinnamon sticks and Dôgies (Wondering what a Dôgie is? Order one and find out!). They grow much of their produce on their own acreage, and work together with local producers like Spic-E Specialty Foods, Fasta and Company, Hill Top Farms, Mackeyville Produce and Mark’s Meats to provide the highest quality ingredients for their pizza, salads and sandwiches. They use these fresh ingredients to make seasonal favorites like holiday stromboli stuffed with real turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes served with cranberries and corn on the side. And don’t forget to schedule a delivery from Santa for your

children or holiday party … Santa and one of his elves will deliver your food to you! And big news: Pizza Mia! is opening location number three! They are moving into the old Papa John’s location at 300 High Street, Flemington, with limited seating, takeout and delivery to all of the Mill Hall and Lock Haven area. Turkey stromoboli With owners that live in the Mill Hall area, Pizza Mia! is looking forward to serving Clinton County residents with Clinton County food. And they believe that there is no better way to do that than with pizza. Studies have shown that our bodies produce serotonin — a chemical that increases our happiness — when we eat pizza. Pizza Mia! loves to create an environment where people can come to the table and enjoy good food and each other. You might even say have a piece for peace! Pizza Mia! believes in making a difference where they are. Over the past 15 years, they have donated 10,000+ pizzas to the Red Cross as well as many other local charities and organizations. They show the same passion in their community involvement, regularly sponsoring ball teams, delivering pizzas to schools and becoming a de facto life of the party at local events. In their new location, they look forward to participating at the Lock Haven Regatta. The Lock Haven location will offer the same menu and specials as their other locations, with counter service and limited seating, starting November 20. A renovated dining room is slated for 2018. If you are interested in being part of one of the most beloved brands in Happy Valley, give them a call! They are hiring at all locations. Community is their middle name, and they are thrilled to be a part Bellefonte, State College and Flemington. Call or order online, and enjoy free delivery. WeArePizzaMia.com; Bellefonte Location: 106 N Spring St., Bellefonte, PA (814-355-3738, facebook. com/BellefontePizzaMia) Sunday-Thursday 9 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m-midnight | State College Location: 114 Hetzel St., State College (814-234-1606, facebook.com/WeArePizzaMia) Open every day from 9 a.m. – 3 a.m. | Lock Haven Location: Sunday-Thursday 9 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m-midnight

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expo of more than 60 decorated live trees, Santa, food and drinks for sale, live entertainment, craft vendors and kids’ activities. The festival takes place in partnership with the Bellefonte Victorian Christmas, and a free shuttle is offered between the two locations.

Bellefonte Victorian Christmas December 8 – 10 Throughout Bellefonte The 35th Annual Bellefonte Victorian Christmas is the ultimate Christmas festival, complete with horse-drawn carriage rides, performances of “A Christmas Carol,” a gingerbread house contest, an arts and crafts show, the popular Victorian Christmas Homes Tour and much more. For a list of all the festivities, visit bellefontevictorianchristmas.com.

Festival of Trees and Holiday Marketplace December 8, 5 – 8 p.m.; December 9, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.; December 10, 12 – 4 p.m. Central PA Institute of Science and Technology, Pleasant Gap This weekend-long festival rings in the holiday season with an

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Santa in the Cave December 9 – 10, 1 – 4 p.m. Lincoln Caverns Feeling adventurous? Visit Santa in the historic Lincoln Caverns for a one-of-a-kind meeting and photo-op! You can also stop into the gift shop to pick up some unique Christmas gifts.

Santa Express Train Rides December 15 – 16 The Train Station in Bellefonte The whole family can journey to the North Pole right here in Happy Valley! Hop aboard the Santa Express at the Bellefonte Train Station to meet Santa and his friends, who stop to visit passengers in every train car along the way. Visit bellefontetrain.org to see the schedule of departure times and to purchase tickets.

First Night State College December 31 Downtown State College To cap off a season full of celebrations, State College ends the year with the best New Year’s Eve festival around: First Night. Featuring amazing ice sculptures, a Grand Procession, carriage rides, vendors, tons of live entertainment and the popular 5K Resolution Run, First Night is a magical atmosphere and a fantastic way to ring in the New Year no matter your age.

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We are… into the stretch run of 2017. A year’s worth of memories are headed into the books. What a year it has been – but as we prepare to flip the calendar, it’s time to look ahead and see what 2018 will have to offer. With that in mind, here’s a sneak peek at what you should pencil into your calendar for next year.

THON The largest student-run philanthropy in the world will take place on Feb. 16-18 at the Bryce Jordan Center. THON continues to grow each and every year, so make your plans now for one of the most amazing weekends Happy Valley has to offer.

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This is truly a tradition unlike any other. Sure, other colleges have annual scrimmages that are open to the public, but nothing is quite like the Blue-White Game at Beaver Stadium. It’s not just a scrimmage – it’s an event. Fans tailgate, there is an autograph session with players. Oh, and there’s a game! You’ll get a chance to take a sneak peek at the 2018 Nittany Lions as head coach James Franklin readies his squad for another run at the Big Ten Championship. The game is scheduled for Saturday, April 21, 2018. Admission is free.

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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 or even a hostel. Make reconnecting with your former Penn Staters an experience no one will forget anytime soon! As of press time, dates for Reunion Weekend had not been announced.

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The Central PA 4th Fest is a volunteer-run celebration of Independence Day. The day begins with the Firecracker 4K and continues all afternoon with games, music and food. The day culminates with one of the best fireworks shows in the nation. Admission is free, but VIP passes are available for sale.

Arts Festival The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts is a Penn State tradition! Start planning now for the 52nd annual event, which will take place from July 12-15. As usual, there will be food vendors, live music and plenty of art for sale.

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Tussey Mountain: The Best Reason to Look Forward to Cold, Snowy Winter By Jeff Cavanaugh

With temperatures hitting an uncharacteristic 80 degrees in October in Pennsylvania, everyone is undoubtedly looking forward to cooler temperatures. For all of the dining and recreation highlights that Happy Valley offers throughout the year, the skiing, snowboarding and tubing at Tussey Mountain make winter the most wonderful time of year in Central Pennsylvania. Tussey Mountain is an all-seasons resort, but this time of year, skiing takes center stage. You can ski on 50 acres, with three ski and snowboard lifts and a snowtube lift that takes you up some of

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the most impressive slopes in the northeast. The slopes range from the Little Bear beginner’s slope to the most challenging slopes on the mountain, Upper Tuscarora and Upper Shamokin, providing a challenging and fun time for all skill levels. One of the most unique and fun parts of Tussey Mountain is the terrain park on the lower Utah and Tuscarora slopes. The terrain park features boxes, rails, pipes and a number of assorted jumps that give you an opportunity to show your skills and impress your friends. Everything is more fun with a group of friends, and Tussey Mountain makes sure to accommodate groups and parties of all ages and sizes. Tussey offers a 20% discount on skiing, snowboarding or tubing for groups of 10 or more people. And while winter birthdays are usually reserved for inside venues, Tussey Mountain can host your birthday party on the tubing hill — everyone gets three hours of sliding, plus a reserved table in the Lodge with pizza and refreshments. The tubing hill can also be rented for private functions during non-business hours, for any function or company retreat. Tussey Mountain also offers youth ski and snowboard programs for kids ages six through 12. The programs, beginning in January on Saturdays or Sundays, give young skiers and boarders a chance to improve their skills and make friends on the

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slopes. You can find this year's pricing at TusseyMountain.com. And whether it’s before you hit the slopes or after a long day of skiing, Edges Pub, located in the Lodge at Tussey Mountain, is a must visit. Edges is one of State College’s best kept secrets, and is only open during the winter season! The food, atmosphere and live entertainment at Edges throughout the winter are second-tonone. As Tussey Mountain says, Edges is the most exclusive and elusive night spot in Happy Valley! Weather reports are calling for a chilly winter for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, which will translate to an above-normal snow season — and that is music to the ears of Central Pennsylvania skiers and snowboarders. Make sure to visit Tussey Mountain this winter to hit the slopes and enjoy the beautiful Central Pennsylvania outdoors! Tussey Mountain slopes and lifts are open to skiers and snowboarders carrying either a season pass or daily ticket. In peak season, chair lifts operate from noon until 10 p.m. on weekdays; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays and holidays; and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Tussey Mountain is typically open for skiing, snowboarding and tubing from December through March. For more information about Tussey Mountain and their winter activities and events, visit www.tusseymountain.com

Wines, Spirits and Brews for the Holidays By Holly Riddle

There are plenty of places in town where you can order a seasonally-inspired drink, but where do you head when you want to go straight to the source? Happy Valley has some fantastic wineries, breweries and distilleries. Stop by any of the favorites on our list for a seasonal variety, or the perfect holiday gift.

Good Intent Cider goodintentcider.com | 167 South Potter St., Bellefonte Skip the mass-produced cider-wannabes, and go with the real deal. Good Intent Cider, located in Bellefonte, brings real, quality cider, made from apples grown right here in the state, to discerning palates in Happy Valley. Visit the cozy tasting room right next to Talleyrand Park, which is due for an expansion this 26

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season. One of the menu items that includes flavors you may associate more with the fall season is Ginger Kid (apples, ginger and maple). If you live locally, keep an eye on the Good Intent Cider Facebook page, and you may be able to catch an evening the bar is serving up hot mulled cider!

Barrel 21 barrel21distillery.com | 2255 N. Atherton St. Grab a bottle for any of your holiday happenings at Barrel 21, where the distillery offers vodka, spiced rum, gin and more. One selection that will finish off your holiday cocktails perfectly is the Apple Eau de Vie, a brandy made with local apples. Stick around at the restaurant and bar for a seasonal signature cocktail, like the Russian Pumpkin (Barrel 21 spiced rum, cream and house-made pumpkin pie simple syrup) or the Autumn Apple Pie (Barrel 21 Apple Eau de Vie, Barrel 21 Infused Vanilla Vodka, house-made cinnamon simple syrup, lemon juice and graham crackers around the rim).

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25. Each event is a great time to mix, mingle and enjoy the scenery, as well as the drinks. The event is typically held outside as weather permits.

Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery mtnittanywinery.com | 300 Houser Road, Centre Hall Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery is also in the Heartland Christmas lineup, so you can easily hit all three local wineries in one weekend! Staying at Toftrees Golf Resort for Homecoming? Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery will be appearing Nov. 12, 1-5 p.m., at the Holiday Craft Beverage Showcase at the resort. The event includes members of the Central PA Tasting Trail, with tastings and bottles available for purchase and food vendors. The cost is only $15, and your ticket comes with a souvenir tasting glass and all event samples! Several informational seminars will also be held, on topics like preparing holiday beverages for a crowd, seasonal mixology, winter beers, whiskey tasting and holiday beverage pairing.

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rum and Eau de Vie featured in a frozen drink at Otto’s Pub and Brewery. The Fall Harvest cocktail also includes Keewaydin Cider, apple juice, cranberry juice and cinnamon. Keep an eye on the Otto’s Pub and Brewery Facebook page for the fall-flavored weekly featured entrees, too (recent favorites have included a mouthwatering chorizo and roasted squash pizza!).

Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery thehappyvalleywinery.com | 576 South Foxpointe Dr. Happy Valley Winery is featured on the Susquehanna Heartland Wine Trail, and this year’s Heartland Christmas wine event is sure to be a big hit. The premise is simple: visit a winery on the list, and receive a grapevine wreath and complimentary souvenir wine glass at your first winery stop, and then a Christmas ornament at each subsequent stop. It’s the perfect excuse to gather your friends and head to Happy Valley Winery, as well as many others in the nearby Susquehanna region. Dates you can participate include Nov. 18-19, Nov. 25-26 and Dec. 2-3.

Seven Mountains Winery sevenmountainswinecellars.com | 107 Mountain Springs Lane, Spring Mills Seven Mountains Winery is also featured in the Heartland Christmas event, so be sure to add it to your itinerary. The winery also hosts live music multiple weekends a month, with snacks, wine and beer. Jazz Me is this year’s holiday music show on Nov.

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bigspringspirits.com | 198 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte The Big Spring Spirits cocktail menu is expansive, and it’s the perfect place to pick up a premium spirit to give as a gift. Some of the seasonal cocktails you’ll find are Eve’s Transgression (with rum, cinnamon-apple syrup, Tait Farm spiced apple shrub and lemon) and Unlikely Pear (vodka, rosemary syrup, pear puree and lemon).

Robin Hood Brewing Co. robinhoodbrewingco.com | 1796 Zion Rd, Bellefonte 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. Enjoy flights of your favorite Robin Hood brews for a dollar off during happy hour on Mondays and Tuesdays, or enjoy crowdfavorites Blueboary Wheat or a Peachey Wheat any day of the week.

There’s more! Find the best seasonal foods, restaurant specials and our personal favorites at HappyValley.com/eat.

Best Seasonal Indulgences By Holly Riddle

With colder temperatures come more decadent menu options. A little more butter, a little more chocolate, a little more cheese graces the ingredient lists that aim to make diners cozy and content. Looking for the best cold weather indulgences in Happy Valley? Look no further than our list filled with tempting treats both savory and sweet.

The Field Burger & Tap Most visit The Field at Toftrees for the restaurant’s great burgers (obviously) and excellent hard milkshakes, made with everyone’s favorite ice cream from Berkey Creamery! When the snow falls outside, though, you may want to skip the cold desserts (but if you choose a milkshake regardless, we certainly wouldn’t blame you!) and go for something a bit more warming. 28

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How about a seasonal cocktail? Beyond the awesome bourbonbased cocktails on the drink menu, you can also find a fruity and cinnamon-y option in The Fallen Pear, featuring Grey Goose Pear, St. Germaine and pear nectar. If you are one of those who aren’t a little fearful of ice cream in the winter months, bundle up and indulge in the pumpkin pie hard milkshake! Before dessert, you have plenty of comforting options for dinner — try the new Not Mom’s Grilled Cheese with a side of the tomato basil soup for a timeless experience with a modern twist, or a healthy serving of the sweet potato fries.

Hi-Way Pizza Pub West The latest Hi-Way Pizza Pub location is now open on the west side of town, on West College. Of course, the local staple’s pizza is hardly limited to winter dining, but if you’ve never been, this pub is so much more than just pizza! Their seasonal pumpkin ravioli isn’t to be missed, and it’s only available through Nov. 31. Made totally fresh and from scratch, it’s finished off with a walnut pesto sauce and best enjoyed with a draft Dogfish Head Punkin Ale. Had your fill of pumpkin this season? No worries. Hi-Way Pizza has plenty of other hearty pasta, pizza and appetizer selections.

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indulgent favorite, head to Dam Donuts, where the pumpkin selection includes pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice and pumpkin French toast. What more could you need? The pumpkin varieties are available through Thanksgiving. Other donut selections that may appeal to your seasonal palate include the Autumn Apple (cinnamon sugar, apple filling and vanilla icing) and Maple Toffee. You can also make your own variety, with all the shop’s various icing and topping options.

Gigi’s Southern Table More pumpkin? Yes, please, and this time, have it in your cocktail. The Gigi’s Pumpkin Whiskey Jar features bourbon, Tait Farm pumpkin butter, lemon juice and ginger beer, among other ingredients. There’s also the Gigi’s Apple Whiskey Jar, with a similar flavor profile. The Orchard Thief includes more apple goodness, with gin, Applejack brandy and Tait Farm pear shrub. If you enjoy the restaurant’s iconic martinis, you may find the fall flavors you’re looking for in the Rhett Butler (tequila, hard cider, pear liqueur, lemon juice and honey). After all this indulgence, if you’re looking for a good middle ground (and maybe some vegetables), order the Autumn Beet Salad, with roasted red beets, heirloom carrots, spiced walnuts and more. Or, throw that middle ground out the window, and visit on a Wednesday for build-your-own-mac-‘n-cheese, 4-9 p.m., and half-off bottles of wine, 4-7 p.m. The Field Burger & Tap

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With a world-class culinary staff, the Nittany Lion Inn’s Dining Room and Whiskers put out amazing options regardless of the season. Check the cocktail menu for seasonal offerings using regional and state spirits, or purchase tickets for this month’s wine dinner. The Tastes of the World Wine Dinner Series features a different wine region at each event, with the next particular dinner focusing on Burgundy, France. Guests enjoy a fantastic prix fixe menu, and an introduction to Burgundy’s role in the wine world. The wine dinner takes place Nov. 15 and 16. Miss the wine dinner? If you’re in town on a Saturday, you can take advantage of a newer weekly event at the Inn, Steakhouse Saturdays. A classic steakhouse experience, you can dine on decadent, buttery, perfectly cooked steaks, all the best sides and the right bottle of wine to finish it all.

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Unwind with a Fireplace Getaway at Raystown Lake This Winter By Cara Aungst

Raystown Lake has been described as Happy Valley’s backyard playground, and for good reason. It’s only a short car ride from the stadium, making it a perfect addition to a quick football weekend. It boasts some of the most beautiful countryside in the state, with lakes, trails, mountains and caves that attract tourists from all over the world. And it has four seasons of outdoor fun just waiting for you. The biggest attraction is Raystown Lake itself. Measuring 30 miles north to south, it is the largest lake entirely within Pennsylvania. It has some of the best fishing you can find anywhere in the Northeast. And, perhaps even a better story to take home 30

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than catching a record-breaking striper in Raystown Lake is living on one of the unbelievable rental houseboats in the Seven Points Marina fleet — some even complete with a rooftop hot tub and a slide. And if cruising doesn’t float your boat, there are more than 3,000 campsites in the area. The Raystown Lake Region is a four-season destination with special events, tours and festivals happening every week throughout the year. You can walk along the 2016 Pennsylvania Trail of the Year, Standing Stone Trail, which follows scenic ridge-line for more than 80 miles linking two state parks; or bike through the all-new Raystown Mountain Bike Skills Park on 36 miles of the Allegrippis Trails. Forecasters are calling for snow this winter, which means that you can explore their hundreds of miles of trails with snow shoe hikes, or snowmobile trails in Rothrock State Forest near Trough Creek State Park, Greenwood Furnace State Park and Whipple Dam State Park. Or, you can get away from it all and nestle down for a fireplace getaway in one of their many lodges, chalets and cabins. These vacation rentals boast luxurious accommodations, fully-equipped kitchens, and breathtaking views of the mountains. You can find rentals with beds for 2-25 people, making them perfect for your next alumni get-together, trip to State College for a basketball game, or just a much needed respite from your busy life. You can

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find a complete listing at raystown.org/lodging. Matt Price, Executive Director of the Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau, says, “Once you get to Raystown, you’ll be finding yourself saying ‘Ahhh... this is the life’ during the getaway that you deserve. Come and relax amongst the Pennsylvania forests surrounding the 118 mile shoreline of Raystown Lake.” The Raystown Lake recreation area welcomes more than one million visitors per year to the lake and surrounding areas for its world-class fishing, hiking, hunting, boating, swimming and biking. Don’t wait any longer to truly experience the best that Pennsylvania has to offer — contact the Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau and start planning your perfect outdoor, scenic and active family getaway in the beautiful Raystown Lake Region. For more information on the Raystown Lake Region, visit Raystown.org or call 1-888-729-7869.

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Kids’ Cold Weather Bucket List By Holly Riddle

Just because it’s too cold to hike, bike and swim, that doesn’t mean the kids need to stay cooped up all day! There are plenty of fun activities for families looking to get out and about this winter.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer LIVE The “most famous reindeer of all” takes the stage at the Bryce Jordan Center for the critically-acclaimed “Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer: The Musical.” Watch as all the characters you know and love come to life on Tuesday, Nov. 28. Tickets start at $24.50.

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for outdoor fun. Kids (and adults, too) love tubing, and there are seven ski slopes for the most novice skiers up to the most advanced. Snow tubing is open to ages 4 and up, and the handletow lifts make trudging back up the hill for another round a thing of the past. Catch one of the ski lessons on the weekend, for ages 6-12. Have teenagers or older kids who don’t necessarily need your watchful eye? Mom and Dad can cozy up at Edges Pub for a drink and great food, as well as live music on the weekends.

Santa Express Hop aboard your very own local Polar Express in Bellefonte. The Santa Express runs Dec. 15-17, and features Santa himself, along with a selection of his friends. Buy your tickets quick (lap tickets are free for children under 3).

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The ride is a little over an hour and departs from the Bellefonte Train Station, and Santa visits every car during the trip to the North Pole (aka, Pleasant Gap Fish Hatchery).

Holiday Festivals There are a ton of festivals occurring all over Centre County this season, but one of the most kid-friendly is the Boalsburg Hometown Christmas festival on Dec. 4-5. Stop by for another visit with Santa, plus carriage rides, caroling, story time and more.

Downtown Tree Lighting An earlier holiday event, the State College downtown tree lighting, Nov. 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m., is the perfect kick-off to the Yuletide season. In addition to the tree lighting, there’ll be caroling, cookies and other holiday treats and, of course, a visit from Santa. The event is free, but donations are collected for the State College Area Food Bank and Toys for Tots.

Pennsylvania Military Museum Kids Day Not every activity on your winter break itinerary has to be holiday-themed! Stop by the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg on Kids Day, Nov. 18, 12-3 p.m. Children of all ages can try on field and head gear from the museum’s education collection. Additional education stations will be set up throughout the museum for fun activities.

Berkey Creamery You know kids will dig into a bowl full of ice cream regardless of the weather outside! Take them to Berkey Creamery for the holiday varieties like Peppermint Stick, Egg Nog and Pumpkin Pie. (Just be sure not to stop by during winter break, Dec. 22-Jan. 1, when the Creamery is closed).

Pegula Ice Arena Don your skates and show off your skills on the ice at Pegula Arena. With plenty of space and tons of public skate times to choose from, you’ll have no trouble fitting this activity into your schedule. Plus, this is a totally affordable new tradition to add to your holiday break plans, at just $7 for adults, and $6 for kids under 18. No skates of your own? Rent a pair for $3.

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Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania The best place in Centre County for school-age kids to learn and play simultaneously, Discovery Space just opened in a new location on North Atherton. Check it out, plus sign up for a day camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Upcoming day camps include It’s Elemental (featuring hands-on chemistry experiments, with separate camps for ages 6-8 and 9-10) on Nov. 27.

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Winter Sports Season Provides Plenty of Can’t-Miss Games By John Patishnock

Between Pegula Ice Arena, the Bryce Jordan Center, and Rec Hall, the University Park campus will be rocking this winter. Check out our list of games, players, and moments that we think will make this winter sports season one to remember.

Wrestling Cael Sanderson’s modern-day dynasty will host eight dual matches this season, including a headline battle against Iowa at the Bryce Jordan Center. The Nittany Lions have won six of the

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last seven NCAA titles, and standing-room only tickets were made available to the general public on Oct. 19. Across the commonwealth, the Lions will compete at the Keystone Classic in Philadelphia on Nov. 19, and they’ll also travel to Lehigh for a dual meet on Dec. 3.

Notable home matches: Nov. 12 Bucknell Jan. 19 Purdue Jan. 26 Minnesota Feb. 3 Ohio State Feb. 10 Iowa (at Bryce Jordan Center)

Men’s Ice Hockey Guy Gadowsky and the Nittany Lions are back after a historic season a year ago, when they won the Big Ten championship and appeared in the NCAA Tournament for the first time, and also came within one win of the Frozen Four. Penn State played an early conference series at Minnesota in October, though the majority of Big Ten games will come after the New Year, with fans having the opportunity to see nearly all Big Ten opponents, including Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish joined the Big Ten as an affiliate member earlier this year.

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Notable home matches: Nov. 24/25 Michigan State Jan. 5/6 Wisconsin Jan. 12/13 Ohio State Feb. 2/3 Notre Dame Feb. 23/24 Minnesota

Women’s Ice Hockey First-year coach Jeff Kampersal arrives from Princeton, where he won 327 games over 21 seasons. The Nittany Lions compete in College Hockey America (CHA) and won nine games a season ago. This year, the Lions have already garnered some individual accolades, with sophomore goalie Daniela Paniccia having been named the CHA Goalie of the Week on Oct. 9. In a series against Union, Paniccia made four saves in the third period of a 3-1 win, and then she added another 20 saves in a 1-1 tie. In making 24 saves, Paniccia had a goals-against-average of 0.71 and boasted a save percentage of .960. She led CHA in both categories for that weekend.

Notable home matches: Jan. 19/20 Syracuse Jan. 30 Princeton Feb. 16/17 RIT Feb. 23/24 Lindenwood

Men’s Basketball Patrick Chambers was characteristically upbeat during the team’s media day in October, assessing the offseason and upcoming campaign this way: “I’m really looking forward to this season. I want to see the development of these players. I’ve been watching a lot of film from last year and what we did all summer. Most of the team committed to both summer sessions, which is phenomenal… I feel like we’ve really bonded and come together as a group.” Senior guard Shep Garner returns, as does the team’s sophomore trio from Philadelphia: guards Tony Carr and Nazeer Bostick, and forward Lamar Stevens. Junior guard Josh Reaves rounds out the backcourt, with redshirt sophomore Mike Watkins adding size and muscle to the frontcourt.

Notable home matches: Dec. 4 Wisconsin Jan. 15 Minnesota Feb. 3 Iowa Feb. 7 Maryland Feb. 15 Ohio State Feb. 21 Michigan

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Women’s Basketball Coquese Washington and the Lady Lions won 21 games last season and appeared in the NIT; and for fans looking to attend home games this season, you probably won’t be disappointed. The Lady Lions finished 16-2 at the Bryce Jordan Center during the 2016-17 season. For fans in the western part of the commonwealth, the Lady Lions will play at Pitt on Dec. 17, and then kick off the home slate of the Big Ten schedule in late December.

Notable home matches: Nov. 30 Wake Forest (B1G/ACC Challenge) Dec. 31 Maryland Jan. 3 Indiana Feb. 4 Michigan State Feb. 25 Ohio State

Women’s Volleyball Penn State’s 2017 season has been outstanding through the middle of October, with the Nittany Lions boasting a 17-1 overall record and a 6-1 Big Ten mark as of Oct. 15. The campaign began in late August, though fans will have a few more opportunities to cheer on the Lions at Rec Hall. And as usual, plenty of supporters will likely show up. During the team’s home sweep of Michigan on Oct. 14, nearly 5,000 fans were in attendance at Rec Hall, which represented the largest home crowd of the volleyball season. Want to see what everyone’s talking about? Then head to Rec Hall for one (or all) of the team’s three home matches in November.

Notable home matches: Nov. 4 Rutgers Nov. 11 Maryland Nov. 15 Indiana

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5 Reasons Why

Business Is Booming in Happy Valley 1. Startup Support

With resources like the TechCelerator at State College, Happy Valley Launchbox and Invent Penn State, startups can receive the community and financial support needed to get good ideas off the ground.

There’s never been a better time to do business in Happy Valley. Local growth is fueled by innovation and spurred on by new startups and technologies coming to the region. Here are five aspects of Happy Valley culture driving the push toward becoming the Silicon Valley of Central Pennsylvania.

2. The Latest Tech Trends

Sixty-one companies have gone into business through the TechCelerator at State College, generating more than $10 million in revenue and creating more than 130 jobs.

The Internet of Things, a $737 trillion-dollar industry, is infiltrating State College, from new Penn State courses to downtown parking meters. Ten to 15 local companies meet every other month to explore regional IoT projects.

$737 Trillion

#10 Best City for Livability

4. Entrepreneur Education

3. Groundbreaking Research

With a research-heavy university like Penn State in town, startups and businesses benefit from the groundbreaking discoveries. The school consistently ranks on top nationally for spending on science and engineering research, with $801 million in total research support. The school’s research generates nearly $2 billion in the state’s economy through new tech, jobs and other impacts.

Beyond the research component, education is available for entrepreneurs and businesspeople of all types in Happy Valley. Penn State recently announced a new master’s program focusing on professional studies in corporate innovation and entrepreneurship. People can also benefit from groups like the Centre Region Entrepreneur Network, where entrepreneurs network and learn from one another. Plus, State College was named the No. 10 Best City for Entrepreneurs by Livability.com.

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5. Happy: Plain & Simple

Happy people are productive people. Happy Valley is the No. 1 small town for happiness in the country according to Movoto, and one of the least stressful places to live according to Psychology Today. Home ownership is high, commutes are low and walkability is easy. When you’ve got all those factors, it’s not hard to find success.

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State College Area School District Education Foundation uses donor gifts to provide extra opportunities to students.

Doing Good: Local Nonprofits By Holly Riddle

As Happy Valley comes alive during the holidays, and downtown streets are decked out in twinkling lights and greenery, it’s easy to bask in the joy, warmth and cheer that comes with the season. These perfect winter moments leave you feeling as if there really is no better place to live than Happy Valley. After all, beyond the trimmings and trees, our community is one of fellowship, camaraderie and so many shared experiences and values. We care for our neighbors and friends as one big family, and our “give back” culture is clearly visible through the hundreds of nonprofits that call State College home. As you pay it forward this holiday season, you can find plenty of ways to support those Happy Valley families and organizations who need it most. Whether you want to help feed a hungry child,

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ensure the success of local students or care for those who protect and serve, your gift will only strengthen the bonds of community in Happy Valley.

Give a Family in Need a Happy Holiday The American hunger epidemic often goes overlooked or unnoticed, as so many of us have the tendency to think we simply don’t know anyone who faces food insecurity. However, the grim reality is that one in six people go without meals they need, both around the country and right here in Happy Valley. A gift to the State College Food Bank helps ensure that fewer individuals and families go hungry, by making regular distributions of food possible. In addition to its regular work serving approximately 2,000 individuals each year, the food bank distributes nearly 700 Thanksgiving and holiday meals, making the holidays a little brighter for these struggling households. You can see the list of currently needed food items on the food bank’s website, scfoodbank.org. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, which runs an office in Bellefonte along with offices in other counties in its service area, helps individuals and families who are facing unexpected financial crises, like loss of income or devastat37

ing medical diagnoses. Catholic Charities provides Emergency Financial Assistance to these households that are struggling to pay their rent, or are forced to choose between paying their utility bills and buying food or life-saving medication on their temporary limited incomes. Particularly during winter and inclement weather, the elderly are often unable to leave their homes, and can face all the issues that come with isolation, such as food insecurity and a lack of basic necessities. Meals on Wheels provides aging community members with vital assistance, delivering nutritious meals straight to seniors’ homes, allowing them to live alone and independently for longer, without the fear of going hungry or being without human contact for days at a time.

Ensure a Bright Future for Our Children We all know a local graduate that’s gone on to accomplish great things, regardless of their field. By investing in education, you’re giving Happy Valley’s future generations the tools to succeed later in life. Organizations like the State College Area School District Education Foundation use donor gifts to provide extra opportunities to students, all with the goal of helping each one reach their highest potential and realize their dreams. The Schlow Centre Region Library offers educational resources to curious minds in every stage of life. Children are taught a lifelong love for reading, and adults are given valuable tools needed for career and personal development. The entire community is offered a place to meet, socialize and learn together — and all without added costs. Donations of any size are appreciated, but volunteers are always needed, as are donations of gently-used materials.

Beyond providing our children with world-class educational resources, we would not be properly looking out for their futures without also preserving the environment. Don’t think you have to change the entire world all at once, though. Start small and start local. The Mount Nittany Conservancy is dedicated to the preservation of 800 acres of green space in Centre County, with more than eight miles of trails around our beloved Mount Nittany. It’s a landmark that fills every local’s heart with pride – make sure it sticks around for generations to come, just as beautiful as it is today.

Keep Our Neighborhoods Safe Volunteer firefighters put their lives on the line on a regular basis to make sure we are kept. Financial support ensures that local allvolunteer fire companies Logan Fire Company No. 1, Alpha Fire and Howard Fire Company can continue to operate with the correct equipment and training. Even if you never need a their services (which we hope you don't!), the presence of a volunteer fire department in your community keeps your taxes lower by reducing the need for tax-funded fire departments.

Keep Happy Valley, Happy Happy Valley isn’t happy just by chance. Our happiness doesn’t rely on the great football team or the fantastic local businesses. It’s the community, and our collective spirit of resilience, love, compassion and charity. Spread the Happy Valley spirit and pay it forward. Your gifts will change lives, and preserve all the wonderful things we love about Happy Valley. We live here, too! Find out more about community, paying it forward and having fun in HappyValley.com at HappyValley.com/live. 38

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Seasons of Giving

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

State High Alumni Association

Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy

Opening its doors for mem‑ bers of our diverse com‑ munity to gather, share, and discover a wealth of ideas, the joy of reading, and the power of information.

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

A college preparatory high school and faith community committed to forming the next generation of leaders through excellence in schol‑ arship, personal discipline, accountability, and integrity.

Give online at supportschlow.org

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Altoona‑Johnstown Answering the call of the people of central Pennsylva‑ nia by providing caring and compassionate 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

Give online at statehighalumni.com

Bald Eagle Area School District Eagle Ambassadors Supporting the BEASD in providing a challenging and enriching educational experience that maximizes the learning potential of every student.

Give online at beaambassadors.org

Our Lady of Victory Catholic School

Give online at stjoeacad.org

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

Give online at scfoodbank.org

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

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

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

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.

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

Give online at scmow.org

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

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

Give online at salvationarmystatecollege.org

Give online at scasd.org/buyabrick

Committed to enhancing the educational experi‑ ence of students within the State College Area School District by provid‑ ing financial support for innovative learning opportunities

Give online at scasdfoundation.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

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 work‑ place training and ongoing support.

Give online at goodwillinc.org

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Accuweather accuweather.com 814-237-0309 Catholic Campus Ministry psucatholic.org Central PA Conv & Visitors Bureau visitpennstate.org 800‑358‑5466 Fraser Condos frasercondos.com 866‑445‑5718 Karch Auto karchauto.com 814‑238‑2886 Mount Nittany Medical Center mountnittany.org 814-231-7000 State College Community Land Trust scclandtrust.org 814‑867‑0656

Eat, Play, Live in Happy Valley! 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 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 The North Club thenorthclub.com 814‑237‑1510 Titan Fitness titanfitness.com 814‑235‑1015

Play

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

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Infusion at Penn State PennStateInfusion.org

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

Palmer Museum of Art palmermuseum.psu.edu 814‑865‑7672

Lincoln Caverns lincolncaverns.com 814‑643‑0268

The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org 814‑272‑0606

Northland Bowl northlandbowl.com 814‑237‑1500

Golf Courses

Mountain View Golf mtviewcountryclub.com 814‑466‑7231

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

Toftrees Golf Resort & Conference Center toftrees.com 800‑234‑8000

Penn State Baseball gopsusports.com 814-272-0208

Tussey Mountain tusseymountain.com 814‑466‑6266

Around Happy Valley

Penn State Homecoming homecoming.psu.edu Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park pennscave.com 814‑364‑1664

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

Ridge Soaring Gliderport eglider.org 814-355-2483

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Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center shaverscreek.org 814‑863‑2000 State College Spikes statecollegespikes.com 814‑272‑1711 Tussey Mountain tusseymountain.com 814‑466‑6266 Vamos Lion Chariot vamoslion.com 814‑404‑2782 Whata-Blast Lasertag whatablastlasertag.com 814-234-8740 WPSU wpsu.org

Eat

Beer and Wine bar bleu dantesinc.com/locations/ bar-bleu 814‑237‑0374

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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 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

Kimchi Korean Restaurant Liberty Craft House dantesinc.com/locations/ liberty‑craft‑house/ 814‑954‑4923

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

Local Whiskey happyvalleyrestaurants. com/#localwhiskey 814‑272‑6831

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

Restaurants

Allegro Restaurant allegro‑restaurant.com 814‑946‑5216

Toftrees Golf Resort & Conference Center

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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 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

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Eat, Play, Live in Happy Valley! Rumors Lounge (at the Atherton Hotel) Athertonhotel.net/eat‑drink/ rumors‑lounge.htm 814‑231‑2100 The Saloon HomeOfTheMonkeyBoy.com 814‑234‑1344 Tarragon Restaurant (at the Atherton Hotel) Athertonhotel.net/eat‑drink/ tarragon‑restaurant.htm 814‑231‑2100 The View at Mountain View Country Club mtviewcountryclub.com/ theview 814‑466‑7231

Toftrees Golf Resort & Conference Center Elk Creek Café + Aleworks elkcreekcafé.net 814‑349‑8850

Home D Pizzeria homedpizzeria.com 814‑237‑7777

The Field Burger and Tap toftrees.com/restaurant 814‑234‑8000

Hublersburg Inn hublersburginn.com 814‑383‑2616

OrderUp orderup.com

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

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

Otto’s Pub & Brewery ottospubandbrewery.com 814‑867‑688

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

Pizza Mia! wearepizzamia.com 814‑355‑3738

Kimchi Korean Restaurant kimchistatecollege.com 814‑ 237‑ 2096

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

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

Port Matilda Hotel & Tavern 814‑692‑4097

Garfields Restaurant & Pub garfields.net 814-231-1301 Gigi’s Southern Table Gigisdining.com 814‑861‑3463 Happy Valley Brewing Company happyvalleybeer.com 814‑234 4406 Harrison’s Wine Grill & Catering/Above the Valley Special Event Center harrisonsmenu.com 814-237-4422 Hi‑Way Pizza HiwayPizza.com 814‑237‑0375

Liberty Craft House dantesinc.com/locations/ liberty-craft-house 814‑954‑4923

Mario’s Italian Restaurant MariosItalianState College.com 814‑234‑4273

Qdoba qdoba.com 814‑861‑3288

Way Cafe and Bakery wayfruitfarm.com 814‑692‑5211 Webster’s Bookstore Café webstersbookstorecafé.com 814‑272‑1410 Whiskers (at The Nittany Lion Inn) nittanylioninn.psu.edu/ Nittany LionInn/Dining/ Whiskers.cfm 814‑865‑8580

Champs Sports Grill champssportsgrill.net 814‑234‑7700 Dante’s Restaurants, Inc. dantesinc.com 814‑234‑1344 The Gardens Restaurant (at the Penn Stater) thepennstaterhotel.psu.edu 814‑863‑5090 Gigi’s Restaurant & Wine Lounge gigisdining.com 814‑861‑3463 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

Wine and Cafe on the Park by Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery thehappyvalleywinery.com 814-335-2658 Zola Kitchen & Wine Bar zolakitchen.com 814‑237‑8474

Catering/Group Events

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

Arena Bar & Grill, The thearenabarandgrill.com 814‑237‑8833

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

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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 Downtown State College Farmers Market friday-farmersmarket.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

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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 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

Ingleby Lodge Lock Haven Fairfield Inn and Suites marriott.com/hotels/travel/ fairfield‑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 The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel thepennstater.psu.edu 814‑863‑5000 Port Matilda Hotel & Tavern 814‑692‑4097

Hublersburg Inn hublersburginn.com 814-383-2616

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

Ingleby Lodge inglebylodge.com 814-360-5145

Ramada Inn & Conference Center ramadasc.com 814‑238‑3001

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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

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

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