Red Cross Blood Drives: November 29
Thursday, November 29, 2012 @ 12:00 PM: Various Locations
Category: For All;Community Annc;Blood Drive
Red Cross Blood Drives will be held November 29 at the following locations/times:
- Trinity United Methodist Church in Bellefonte, 12:00-6:00 p.m.
- Halfmoon Christian Fellowship in Port Matilda, 1:00-7:00 p.m.

10th Annual Stocking Stuffer
Antiques, Art, & Fine Craft Sale
Thursday, November 29, 2012 @ 6:30 PM: Center Furnace Mansion
Cost: $30 Sneak Peek, $5 General Admission
Category: Auction;Craft Show;For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc;Hobby;Holiday
The Centre Furnace Mansion is holding the 10th Annual Stocking Stuffer Antiques, Art & Fine Craft Sale November 30 and December 1, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The mansion will be decorated in elegant holiday decorations designed by the area's top decorators and florists. Come browse the handmade crafts, fine arts and antiques, enjoy the music and keep warm with the hot beverages and delicious desserts from local restaurants. The bookstore and gift shop will also be open. Proceeds from this annual fundraiser help the Centre County Historical Society fulfill its role in helping people understand, experience, appreciate and preserve Centre County's cultural and natural heritage. Those who wish to get the exclusive first peek, while enjoying hors d'oeuvres, desserts and wine from the area's top restaurants, are invited to attend the Preview Party held on Thursday, November 29 at 6:30 p.m. Party attendees will be able to purchase items before the event is open to the public, including the new commemorative ornament of the Centre Furnace iron stack. Tickets for this popular event are $30.00 per person ($25 for Members). Tickets may be purchased at the door. For more information, visit centrecountyhistory.org.
Website: http://www.centrecountyhistory.org/events/stockingstuffer.html

"Why Buying Local and Organic Benefits You" Discussion
Thursday, November 29, 2012 @ 1:30 PM: State College
Category: Educational;Lecture;Community Annc
The Young Scholars of Central PA Charter School, 1530 Westerly Parkway in State College, presents a panel discussion titled: "Why Buying Local and Organic Benefits You" November 29 at 1:30 p.m.

A Leahy Family Christmas
Thursday, November 29, 2012 @ 7:30 PM: Eisenhower Auditorium
Cost: Adult-$39, UP Student-$20, 18 & under-$31
Category: Family Friendly;For All;Great Date;Music;Theater;Community Annc;Christmas
The Center for the Performing Arts presents A Leahy Family Christmas November 29, 2012 at Eisenhower Auditorium. Embrace the spirit of the holiday season with Leahy, a Canadian whirlwind of eight siblings performing a triple-threat of fiddle-driven music, dance, and vocals—augmented by keyboards, guitar, and percussion—influenced by the family’s Irish and Scottish ancestry. The band’s Christmas concert highlights holiday favorites, original seasonal pieces, and the Leahy fare that has made the band one of Canada’s most appealing exports. The raven-haired Leahys grew up in Ontario, where their father educated each in the ways of the fiddle, while their mother, a champion step dancer from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, taught them to sing, dance, and play the piano. A yearning to explore new sounds drew the musicians to a variety of genres and instruments. Leahy members continue to forge new paths with the group’s category-defying music, yet their Celtic-Canadian roots forever anchor them. For more information, visit cpa.psu.edu or call 814-863-0255.
Website: http://www.cpa.psu.edu/events/leahy.html
Tickets: https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/pack_home.htmI?l=EN&team=psuarts

Penn State Charity Stripe Competition
Thursday, November 29, 2012 @ 11:00 AM: Bryce Jordan Center
Category: Fundraiser;Community Annc
The Penn State Charity Stripe Competition will be held November 29 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Bryce Jordan Center's main gym. Three-person teams comprised of Penn State faculty and staff will compete to shoot 75 free throws a piece. The deadline for entering a team is November 23. For more information, email Steve Sampsell at steves@psu.edu. Proceeds benefit the Centre County United Way.

Free Meal @ St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Sunday, November 25, 2012 to Monday, December 31, 2012: State College
Cost: Free
Category: Dining Event;For All;Community Annc;Church Event
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in State College will serve free meals each Thursday from 5:00-6:45 p.m. For more information, call (814) 237-7659.

Patton Township Snow Notice
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 to Friday, March 01, 2013: Various Locations
Category: For All;Community Annc
Patton Township residents are reminded that all sidewalks must be cleaned of all snow/ice within 24 hours after the end of the storm. Also, there is no parking on Patton Township streets within 48 hours after a snow accumulation of at least 2 inches, or if a snow emergency is declared.

Salvation Army Bell Ringer Volunteers
Friday, November 23, 2012 to Monday, December 24, 2012: Various Locations
Category: For All;Community Annc;Christmas;Holiday
When you drop a donation in the Salvation Army’s Red Kettles expect change. Visit the website in this listing to sign up to ring the bells of the Salvation Army and change lives!
Website: http://salvationarmystatecollege.org/s/1330/aff_1_home.aspx

Penns Valley Mitten Tree Project
Friday, November 23, 2012 to Saturday, December 15, 2012: Spring Mills
Category: Fundraiser;Community Annc;Christmas;Holiday
Donations are being accepted for the annual Penns Valley Mitten Tree project. Leave your donations of new hats, mittens, scarves or socks on the tree in the lobby of the Old Gregg School in Spring Mills.

Centre County Library Book Mobile
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 to Monday, December 31, 2012: Various Locations
Category: For All;Community Annc
The new Centre County Library Book Mobile schedule is as follows:
Mondays:
- Benner Township, Continental Courts: 9:15-10:00 a.m.
- Halfmoon Township, Stormstown: 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
- Port Matilda/Worth Township, Port Matilda Baptist Church: 1:15-3:15 p.m.
- Huston Township, Miles Trailer Park: 3:30-4:00 p.m.
- Unionville/Union Township, Community Center: 4:15-4:45 p.m.
Tuesdays:
- Burnside Township, Pine Glen Fire Hall: 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
- Snow Shoe Township, Hall's Market: 1:30-3:45 p.m.
- Boggs Township/Milesburg: Dell & Sparrow, 4:15-5:00 p.m.
Wednesdays:
- Blanchard Township: Church of Christ, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
- Howard: Borough Building, 10:45-11:45 a.m.
- Walker Township: Nittany at Madison, 1:15-2:15 p.m.
- Walker Township: Hublersburg Inn, 2:30-3:45 p.m.
Thursdays:
- Miles Township: Livonia, 1:30-2:45 p.m.
- Rebersburg: Main Street, 3:00-4:30 p.m.

Free Winter Coats/Accessories @ Buffalo Run UMC
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 to Saturday, January 26, 2013: State College
Category: For All;Community Annc;Church Event
The Buffalo Run United Methodist Charge Coat Ministry, located on Route 550 at the crossroads of Buffalo Run Road and Rock Road, will be open to distribute free winter coats and accessories (hats, gloves, boots) from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. through January 26. Donations of gently used coats and other winter items are also accepted during those hours. Please phone (814) 237-4707 or (814) 355-2208 for more information.

Santa Express Train Rides
Friday, November 09, 2012 to Saturday, December 15, 2012: Bellefonte
Cost: $10
Category: For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc
Tickets are on sale for the Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society's Santa Express Train Rides December 14-16. All rides are round trip, leaving from the beautiful, historic railroad station in Bellefonte's Talleyrand Park and feature and feature Christmas music, visits from the season's popular characters and a reading of Chris Van Allsburg's Polar Express. All tickets are $10. Children aged 2 and under sitting on the lap of an adult ride free. For more information, view the website in this listing. Ride dates/times are listed below:
- December 14: 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.
- December 15: 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- December 16: 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Website: http://www.bellefontetrain.org/

Samuel Boob Family Cookbook Fundraiser
Thursday, November 29, 2012 to Saturday, December 29, 2012: State College
Category: For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc
A recipe book to benefit the children of Samuel Boob is now on sale at the Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority. Purchase a copy for $10 by calling (814) 238-7005 or emailing wasted5@uplink.net.

CVIM Friends and Family Campaign
Thursday, November 29, 2012 to Friday, December 28, 2012: Various Locations
Category: Fundraiser;Community Annc
The 2012 Centre Volunteers in Medicine annual Friends and Family Campaign is now underway. Your community needs your support. Your tax deductible gift has a profound impact on our friends and neighbors in Centre County who qualify for CVIM services. 100% of funds raised will remain in Centre County to provide medical and dental service, case management and medication assistance to individuals who are without insurance coverage. For more information, view the website in this listing.
Website: http://www.cvim.net/

Pets Come First Christmas Donations
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 to Saturday, December 22, 2012: Bellefonte
Category: For All;Fundraiser;Pets;Community Annc;Christmas;Holiday
The Bellefonte Elks will collect Christmas donations for Pets Come First from November 27-December 22. Donation bins will be placed on the Elks' front porch by the Girl Scout tree, as well as inside the club. For more information, email dwl9@hotmail.com.

Port Matilda Fire Company Holiday Toy Collection
Friday, November 09, 2012 to Saturday, December 08, 2012: Port Matilda
Category: For All;For Kids;Fundraiser;Community Annc;Fire Hall Event;Christmas;Holiday
The Port Matilda Fire Company is collecting new, unwrapped toys for children during the holiday season. Anyone wishing to donate toys is asked to call (814) 692-4074.

SERRV Internatinal Handcrafts Sales
Thursday, November 29, 2012 to Saturday, December 15, 2012: State College
Category: For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc
Faith United Church of Christ in State College presents SERRV Internatinal Handcrafts Sales on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on November 29-December 15Support Fair Trade with purchases of items produced by artisans and farmers around the world. Choose from a wide variety of crafts including pottery, jewelry, baskets, textiles, glass, wood, and metal crafts, as well as coffees, teas, chocolates and other foods.

Free Coats @ Pleasant Gap UMC
Wednesday, November 07, 2012 to Friday, November 30, 2012: Pleasant Gap
Category: Community Annc;Church Event
The Pleasant Gap United Methodist Church is giving away free winter coats. For more information or to arrange a time to pick up a coat, call (814) 359-3011.

Elks Scholarship Deadline
Saturday, November 17, 2012 to Friday, December 07, 2012: Various Locations
Category: Community Annc
Don’t miss out! Most Valuable Student scholarship applications, available to any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen, are due on December 7. Applications must be submitted to the Elks Lodge nearest the applicant's home. Go to Elks.org for an application. Or, for further information, please contact the Elks Lodge nearest to your home

Massages @ Howard UMC
Friday, November 16, 2012 to Monday, December 31, 2012: Howard
Category: Church Event
The Howard United Methodist Church presents massages by Katie Parisou each Tuesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. The cost is $1 per minute, with 5 to 20-minute slots available.

Pet Food Drive @ Mt. Nittany Veterinary Hospital
Thursday, November 08, 2012 to Saturday, December 01, 2012: State College
Category: Pets;Community Annc
Mt. Nittany Veterinary Hospital in State College is hosting a pet food drive November 1-December 1. Drop off pet food that will be given to the FaithCentre Pet Food Pantry of Centre County. For more information, call (814) 237-4272.

Centre Region Al-Anon Meetings
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 to Tuesday, December 31, 2013: Various Locations
Category: For All;Community Annc
Centre Region Al-Anon meetings are held at locations throughout the area. Meetings are for families and friends of alcoholics. For more information, please view the website in this listing.

Meeting Schedule:

Lewistown: Lewistown Presbyterian Church, each Wednesday from 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Penns Valley/Aaronsburg: St. Peters United Church of Christ, Mondays from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
State College: Pasquerilla Center on campus, Fridays from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
State College: Calvary Baptist Church, Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
State College: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Fridays from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
State College: Faith United Church of Christ, Sundays from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Website: http://www.personal.psu.edu/mhb4/al-anon/

Farmer's Market @ Old Gregg School
Sunday, October 28, 2012 to Saturday, December 15, 2012: Spring Mills
Category: For All;Community Annc
A farmer's market will be held each Saturday from October 27-December 15 at the Old Gregg School in Spring Mills. A variety of items, including food, baked goods and books, will be available.

DAR Grade 5-8 Essay Contest
Sunday, October 21, 2012 to Friday, November 30, 2012: Centre County
Category: For Kids;Community Annc
The Daughters of the American Revolution is sponsoring an essay contest for Centre County students in grades 5-8. Essays must be 300-1,000 words (depending on grade level) and should focus on often unrecognized people and groups, including African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics and others who provided military, patriotic or public services in support of the American Revolution. The title of the essay is "Forgotten Patriots who Supported the American Struggle for Independence." For more information, email gwen.carusone@gmail.com. The deadline is November 30.

DAR Grade 9-12 Essay Contest
Sunday, October 21, 2012 to Friday, November 30, 2012: Centre County
Category: For Kids;Community Annc
The Centre County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is having an essay contest for Centre County students in grades 9-12. The title of the essay is "How did the faith and courage of Christopher Columbus give to mankind a new world?" Essays should be between 800 and 1200 words, and the deadline is November 30. For more information, email gwen.carusone@gmail.com.

Cat/Kitten Adoptions @ Petco
Friday, May 11, 2012 to Monday, December 31, 2012: State College
Category: Pets;Community Annc
Fondas Foundlings will have cats/kittens available for adoption each Saturday at Petco in State College from 2:30-8:30 p.m.