Festival of Trees
Sunday, December 09, 2012 @ 12:00 PM: Pleasant Gap
Cost: $1-$2
Category: Craft Show;Dining Event;Community Annc;Christmas;Holiday;Festival
The Centre County United Way will partner with Bellefonte Victorian Christmas when they present their 18th annual Festival of Trees at a NEW LOCATION, Central PA Institute of Science Technology, Harrison Road in Pleasant Gap on December 6 & 7 from 4 - 9 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 9 from Noon to 4 p.m. There will be trees, craft vendors, entertainment, food, children's crafts, Santa and more! Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children. Proceeds benefit the United Way supported agencies. For more information, e-mail Kim Hacker at kim@ccunitedway.org.
**Please note that a Free Shuttle for Festival of Trees being held at CPI on Harrison Road will be available at the Bellefonte High School and on the Diamond Saturday, Dec. 8 from 9:30am to 7:00pm and Sunday, Dec. 9 from 10:30am to 5:00pm. For the complete schedule and details, visit the weblink below.
Website: http://bellefontevictorianchristmas.com/museums_festival_of_trees.php

Bellefonte Historic Victorian Christmas Arts & Crafts Show
Sunday, December 09, 2012 @ 11:00 AM: Bellefonte
Category: Craft Show;For All;Community Annc
The Bellefonte Historic Victorian Christmas Arts & Crafts Show will be held December 8 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and December 9 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Bellefonte YMCA, Bellefonte Elementary School and Bellefonte Middle School.

Port Matilda Fire Company Santa Run
Sunday, December 09, 2012 @ 12:00 PM: Port Matilda
Category: For Kids;Community Annc;Fire Hall Event;Christmas;Holiday
The Port Matilda Fire Company will hold its annual Santa Run December 9 from 12:00-3:00 p.m. in their fire coverage area.

Huntingdon County Humane Society Benefit Concert
Sunday, December 09, 2012 @ 7:00 PM: Huntingdon
Category: Concert;For All;Fundraiser;Music;Pets;Community Annc
A benefit concert, featuring the "Spark of Hope" youth missionary music ensemble, for the Huntingdon County Humane Society will be held December 9 at 7:00 a.m. at Juniata College's Rosenberger Auditorium. Admission is $5.

Lady Lions vs. Georgetown
Sunday, December 09, 2012 @ 2:00 PM: Bryce Jordan Center
Cost: $5-15 (PSU Students FREE)
Category: Penn State;Sports
Be there when the Lady Lions take on Georgetown Sun., Dec. 9 at 2:00 p.m. at Bryce Jordon Center. It's Toys for Tots Day! Bring a new, unwrapped toy and receive $5 off per ticket (day of game only). It's also Girl Scout Day when Girl Scouts bringing a new, unwrapped toy will earn a patch! Get a Subway Full Court 4 Pack. Plus, it's Chesapeake Energy Day - Show your employee ID and receive a buy one ticket, get one ticket free offer. Admission is as follows: Adults & Seniors: $15 (baseline to baseline); $12 (all other tickets) Youth (12 and younger): $9 (baseline to baseline); $7 (all other tickets) Parking: $5 If you are interested in group tickets, please call 1-800-NITTANY (1-800-648-8269)
Website: http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/w-baskbl/psu-w-baskbl-body.html
Tickets: http://www.gopsusports.com/tickets/psu-tickets.html

31st Annual Bellefonte Victorian Christmas
Sunday, December 09, 2012 @ 12:00 AM: Bellefonte
Category: Concert;Craft Show;Family Friendly;Christmas;Holiday
The 31st Annual Bellefonte Victorian Christmas will be held on, Friday evening, December 7th, Saturday, December 8th, and Sunday, December 9th. You are invited to gather at the Bellefonte Elementary School to be greeted on the front steps by Mr. Dickens and candlelight carolers Friday, December 7th at 6:30 PM. The Opening Ceremony will be held at the Bellefonte Elementary School Auditorium December 7th at 6:30pm featuring the Bellefonte Community Band, the Nittany Knights, the Bellefonte Elementary School 4th & 5th grade Choir, Middle School Women’s Chorale, St. John’s Elementary School Choir, and some other special performances, including a preview performance of Dickens Holiday Show! A Cookie and Hot Chocolate reception in the hallway beside the auditorium will be held immediately following Opening Ceremony. NEW THIS YEAR, the Festival of Trees comes to CPI! The 2012 Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Arts & Crafts Show runs Friday through Sunday at the Bellefonte YMCA, the Bellefonte Elementary School and Bellefonte Middle School. Visit our official website for a complete listing of events; concerts, plays, dinners, arts and crafts, homes tours, carriage rides and more!
Website: http://www.bellefontevictorianchristmas.com

Ham Dinner @ Zion Community Church
Sunday, December 09, 2012 @ 4:30 PM: Bellefonte
Cost: $3-$9
Category: Dining Event;Family Friendly;For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc;Church Event
The Zion Community Church outside of Bellefonte is hosting a fundraising dinner for the Robson family December 9 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Meals are $9 for adults and $3 for children ages 5 and under. Eat-in or take-out; tickets will be sold at the door. The menu includes ham, mashed potatoes, noodles, gravy, vegetable, cole slaw, rolls/butter, cake and beverage. For more information, call (814) 383-4161 or email zioncommunitychurch@gmail.com.

"Happy Holidays Ice Show" @ Penn State Ice Rink
Sunday, December 09, 2012 @ 3:30 PM: University Park Campus
Cost: $4
Category: Family Friendly;For All;Fundraiser;Community Annc;Hobby;Christmas
The Penn State Figure Skating Club presets the "Happy Holidays Ice Show" December 9 at 3:30 p.m. at the Penn State Ice Rink. Admission is $4 at the door, and children age 3 and under are free. For more information, call (814) 466-2204.

Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long @ St. John's UCC
Sunday, December 09, 2012 @ 3:00 PM: Boalsburg
Category: Concert;Family Friendly;For All;Music;Community Annc;Church Event;Christmas
St. John's United Church of Christ in Boalsburg is having a community Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long December 9 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. All types of carols will be sang. Refreshments will be served after the event.

Mosaic
A Sonic and Visual Spectacular
Sunday, December 09, 2012 @ 4:00 PM: Eisenhower Auditorium
Cost: Adults-$25, UP Students-$10
Category: Concert;Family Friendly;For All;Great Date;Music;Theater;Community Annc
The Center for the Performing Arts presents Mosaic December 9, 2012 at Eisenhower Auditorium. A thrilling, fast-paced performance, Mosaic features an array of Penn State bands, choirs, orchestras, chamber ensembles, and soloists situated throughout Eisenhower Auditorium. Large ensembles give way to individuals. Jazz follows seventeenth-century masterworks. Voices resound in the balconies while instrumentalists take the stage. Now in its sixth year, this popular School of Music presentation promises ninety minutes of surprises and delights. For more information, visit cpa.psu.edu or call 814-863-0255.
Website: http://www.cpa.psu.edu/events/mosaic.html
Tickets: https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/pack_home.htmI?l=EN&team=psuarts

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/

CareerLink Customer Service Courses
Wednesday, December 05, 2012 to Monday, December 31, 2012: State College
Category:
Is a new or better job on your holiday wish list? Did you know that nearly every career, especially those in the retail, healthcare, and service industries, requires some level of customer service skills? Give your job search a boost by taking the new Customer Service course at the PA CareerLink® Centre County. Free classes will being January 22. To sign up or to get more information, stop in the CareerLink® or call (814) 272-5465.

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.

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.

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.