"A Program of Song: Old and New Favorites"
Sunday, December 02, 2012 @ 3:00 PM: State College
Category: Concert;For All;Music;Community Annc
Soprano Jennifer Tost presents "A Program of Song: Old and New Favorites" December 2 at 3:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in State College. For more information, view the website in this listing or call (814) 237-7605.
Website: http://www.uufcc.com/index.php

State College Elks Memorial Service
Sunday, December 02, 2012 @ 3:00 PM: Boalsburg
Category: Club Event;Community Annc
The State College Elks Memorial Service to honor deceased members will be held December 2 at 3:00 p.m. at the Mountain View Country Club in Boalsburg. All family members, friends of the family and Elks members are welcome to attend. For more information, call (814) 571-7136.

"Rome Sneak Preview" Choral Concert @ OLV Church
Sunday, December 02, 2012 @ 2:30 PM: State College
Category: Concert;For All;Music;Community Annc;Church Event;Christmas;Holiday
The Our Lady of Victory Church's Sanctuary Choir presents "Rome Sneak Preview," a collection of Christmas, Easter and year-round favorite choral music December 2 at 2:30 p.m. at OLV Church. Admission is free, and donations are welcome. For more information, call (814) 237-7832 or email music@ourladyofvictory.com.

Valley Voices Christmas Concert @ Trinity UMC
Sunday, December 02, 2012 @ 3:00 PM: Philipsburg
Category: Concert;For All;Music;Community Annc;Christmas;Holiday
The annual Valley Voices Christmas Concert will be held December 2 at 3:00 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in Philipsburg. In lieu of the price of a ticket, everyone is asked to bring a non-perishable food item to support local food banks.

Winter Craft Market @ Mt. Nittany Middle School
Sunday, December 02, 2012 @ 10:00 AM: Boalsburg
Cost: $3
Category:
The Central Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen will hold its annual winter craft market December 1 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and December 2 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Mt. Nittany Middle School in Boalsburg. Admission is $3, and children under 12 are admitted free. Over 70 artisans will be on hand. For more information, view the website in this listing.
Website: http://www.wintercraftmarket.com/

"Can We Afford It?"
Sunday, December 02, 2012 @ 2:00 PM: State College
Cost: Free
Category: Educational;Lecture;Community Annc
The Centre County Affordable Housing Coalition and the League of Women Voters presents "Can We Afford It?" December 2 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in State College. The event is free and open to the public. Presenters will speak about the affordable housing needs of the community, the work of the coalition and existing programs in the county.

Bellefonte Art Museum Holiday Sale
Saturday, December 01, 2012 to Sunday, January 13, 2013: Bellefonte
Category: For All;Community Annc
The Bellefonte Art Museum presents its 5th annual Holiday Sale each Friday-Sunday from December 1-January 13. Special events, free receptions and extra gifts will be on sale the first two weekends in December. For more information, view the website in this listing.
Website: http://bellefontemuseum.org/

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.

Boy Scouts Popcorn Drive
Sunday, December 02, 2012 to Monday, December 17, 2012: Various Locations
Category: Fundraiser;Community Annc
The Juniata Valley Council of Boy Scouts is collecting 300 popcorn containers to send to our military and their families. Your $30 donation will send popcorn directly to our soldiers. Send donations directly to:
Juniata Valley Council
9 Taylor Drive
Reedsville, PA 17084
Make checks payable to Juniata Valley Council BSA. For more information, call (717) 667-9267.

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.

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.

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.

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.