State College, PA Events: Community Calendar

Parents of students entering 5th through 8th grade are invited to apply for Middle School Scholarships. A limited number of scholarships will be awarded. Download application online.

Join us to honor the winners of this year's book contest!

Have a child hoping to win one of our 4 categories? Where: Downsbrough Community Room

MOPS is a grassroots movement that believes moms are world influencers.
We also believe that incubating hearts and giving just-because-hugs can change the course of history. That’s why we connect moms who meet together to laugh, cry, and embrace the journey of motherhood.

We are moms, and we believe that better moms make a better world.

Come check it out! This year's theme is "A Beautiful Mess"

What to expect:
- childcare for your preschooler(s) and new this year: homeschool room!
- free breakfast
- time to connect with other moms
- speaker/games/craft depending on the day
- discussion time
- and more!

MOPS meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, from 9:30AM - 11:30AM.

Join in the fun!

Dates:	09/19/2013 - 05/29/2014
Start Time:	9:30 am
Location:	State College Evangelical Free Church
Address:	1243 Blue Course Drive, State College, PA, 16801 (map)
Website:	http://newhopesc.org/statecollegemops/
Photos:	1

Join us for our favorite, free preschool program. We are planning new science activities and hope to see you there! Want a longer experience? Visit early for story time, starting at 10:30 am on Thursdays. Free with membership or paid admission!

Upcoming themes:

February: Looking for Patterns
March: Playing with Numbers
April: Using Science Tools
May: Investigating our World

Each Thursday at 10:30 am enjoy 20 minutes of stories and songs for preschoolers.
FREE with paid admission!

Ants and aardvarks and rainbows, oh my! Join us for It's an Orange Aardvark! Storytime on Thursday, April 24 at 11:00 am. Fun activities to follow.

Join us to honor the winners of this year's book contest!

Have a child hoping to win one of our 4 categories? Where: Downsbrough Community Room

Please consider opening your home and your heart to a teenager from another part of the world. Student exchanges promote peace and cultural understanding for all involved.

ASSE International Student Exchange is seeking volunteer host families for the 2014-2015 school year. You can apply now, it is not too early. Student applications have already started arriving. When your host family application is complete and approved you may begin correspondence with your new family member.

Students live with a volunteer host family for 5 or 10 months while attending high school. Host families provide a bed, a bedroom (sharing a room with another teen of the same gender is suitable), meals, a little transportation to school and social activities, and mainly love and guidance. You do not have to have children to be a host family.

Students have a variety of interests: sports, music, academic, and social. While here they become involved in your family and school activities. They become another member of your family. It is a very rewarding experience.

ASSE is also seeking students 15 - 18 years of age for our Outbound program. These students would travel to a country of his or her preference to live a semester or year abroad.

Please call me, Susan, ASSE local area rep for more information. (814)933-9672 or respond to email.
You will be making a dream come true for them. Thank you.

Dates:	12/12/2013 - 05/30/2014
Start Time:	7:00 pm
Location:	Centre County, PA
Address:	State College, PA (map)
Website:	http://www.asse.com
Photos:	3

Nature to Nurture - Private practice lactation consultants offering in-home consultations, breastpump and infant scale rentals, prenatal breastfeeding classes and more. Learn more at www.naturetonurture.net or e-mail contact@naturetonurture.net.

Our evening art program for kids K-5th grades. Sessions run for 6 weeks each topic.
Pre Spring topic "Pets Galore" drawing/painting household pets are the subjects in your work.
Spring topic: "Land-escapes" creative collage ideas for landscape images.
Sign up for the evening that's convenient for your schedule.

Mon, Tues,or Weds: 6:00-7:30pm
Start dates: Mon. March 17, Tues. March 25, Weds. April 9

Call Michele for details: 814-234-3441

This summer experience the Artistic Horizon camps. We are offering Art, Theater,Pee Wee Artist.
Weekly camps run June 13-August 22
Full and Half day camps
Camps held at: To Be Announced...

Call Michele 814-234-3441 for further information.

Dates:	01/13/2014 - 08/22/2014
Start Time:	7:00 am
Location:	Artistic Horizon's office
Address:	219 S. Patterson Street, State College, PA, 16801 (map)
Website:	http://www.artistichorizon.org
Photos:	2

The Bellefonte Playschool, located at Faith United Methodist Church in Bellefonte, is now enrolling children, ages 3-5, for Summer 2014, and for the 2014-2015 school year. Please call 357-9086, or email us at playschool@bellefontefaith.com, for information on a wonderful preschool experience for your child!

Artistic Horizon's Pre-school (3-5 yrs.) artists spend a fulfilled afternoon creating art and making new friends. Our goal is that your lil' artists maintains and deepens their love for art through our program!

MARCH 29, APRIL 12, MAY 17: 1-3pm
Sign up for one or all!!

About the instructors:
Michele Rivera has a degrees in Early Childhood, and in Fine Arts.
Rhonda Stern has degrees in Art Education, and Art Therapy.

Call Michele for further info 814-234-3441

The Summer Ballet Program at Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania offers a wide variety of classes for ages 3 through adult. Students can take as little as one week or as many as 6 weeks of ballet throughout the summer.

*Preschool Ballet
*Beginning Ballet
*Intermediate Ballet
*Advanced Ballet
*Teen/Adult Ballet

Our program includes daytime and evening classes, and full and half-day programs.

For more information, please visit http://www.pascp.org/summer-programs to download our brochure.

Registration is now open for all weeks and classes!

The Great Outdoors, Imagination Station, Discover Your Inner Artist, Wild Water, All About Animals and more - State College Friends School Summer Kids Camp programs have something, including swimming and field trips, for everyone. For more information about our Wee Friends Camps for children ages 3 to 5, Kids camps for children Kindergarten through 4th grade, or Theater Camps, for children 4th through 7th grade, please visit our web site, send us an email or give us a call. All Friends School Summer Camps are guided by the Quaker principles of tolerance, peace, equality, integrity and community. These camps are developed and supervised by Friends School staff and creative, loving camp counselors in a safe caring community.

MOPS is a grassroots movement that believes moms are world influencers.
We also believe that incubating hearts and giving just-because-hugs can change the course of history. That’s why we connect moms who meet together to laugh, cry, and embrace the journey of motherhood.

We are moms, and we believe that better moms make a better world.

Come check it out! This year's theme is "A Beautiful Mess"

What to expect:
- childcare for your preschooler(s) and new this year: homeschool room!
- free breakfast
- time to connect with other moms
- speaker/games/craft depending on the day
- discussion time
- and more!

MOPS meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, from 9:30AM - 11:30AM.

Join in the fun!

Dates:	09/19/2013 - 05/29/2014
Start Time:	9:30 am
Location:	State College Evangelical Free Church
Address:	1243 Blue Course Drive, State College, PA, 16801 (map)
Website:	http://newhopesc.org/statecollegemops/
Photos:	1

Join others to explore and discuss the book "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy.

Healing results--
Since the first publication of Science and Health in 1875, its readers have testified that reading and studying this book has not only given them a spiritual sense of the Bible and a clearer recognition of their permanent relationship to God, but has also resulted in physical, mental, and emotional healing. Letters from readers that testify to healing from simply reading the book can be found in the last chapter of Science and Health. Available in multiple editions and formats, as well as in 17 languages, the book is dedicated to thinkers and “honest seekers for Truth” (Science and Health, p. xii).

http://csrrbooks.com/about-us.html

Penn State Opera Theatre announces auditions for its Fall 2015 production of Mark Adamo's LITTLE WOMEN on Thursday, April 24 from 3-6pm in Esber Recital Hall. Please prepare and bring music for one art song or aria in English. A pianist is provided. For more information or questions please contact Dr. Bev Patton (BeverlyPatton@psu.edu) or Dr. Ted Christopher (euc11@psu.edu)


LITTLE WOMEN: roles
Jo mezzo- soprano
Laurie tenor
Meg mezzo-soprano
Beth soprano
Amy soprano
John Brooke baritone
Cecilia March mezzo-soprano
Alma March mezzo-soprano
Friedrich Bhaer baritone
Gideon March baritone
Dashwood baritone

Please join Chuck Fong & Art Margaux for Fraser St. Gallery's first show in 2014!

Featured in this loverly Springtime exhibition will be the innovative works of William Snyder III, the evocative creations of Nathan Mellott and a unique sculpture by Mark Pilato. Maggie and Chuck will also be exhibiting the products of their latest creative ventures.

Tsk Her, the band of Amanda Salazar & company, will be gracing our ears with their musical stylings throughout the evening as well!

The show will run April 19th - May 19th, 2014.
Opening Reception will be held at the gallery on Saturday, April 19th, 6-9pm. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.

Please feel free to share this event with your friends!

Dates:	04/19/2014 - 06/19/2014
Start Time:	6:00 pm
Location:	Fraser St. Gallery
Address:	123 S. Fraser St., State College, PA (map)
Website:	http://https://www.facebook.com/FraserStGallery
Photos:	1

Please consider opening your home and your heart to a teenager from another part of the world. Student exchanges promote peace and cultural understanding for all involved.

ASSE International Student Exchange is seeking volunteer host families for the 2014-2015 school year. You can apply now, it is not too early. Student applications have already started arriving. When your host family application is complete and approved you may begin correspondence with your new family member.

Students live with a volunteer host family for 5 or 10 months while attending high school. Host families provide a bed, a bedroom (sharing a room with another teen of the same gender is suitable), meals, a little transportation to school and social activities, and mainly love and guidance. You do not have to have children to be a host family.

Students have a variety of interests: sports, music, academic, and social. While here they become involved in your family and school activities. They become another member of your family. It is a very rewarding experience.

ASSE is also seeking students 15 - 18 years of age for our Outbound program. These students would travel to a country of his or her preference to live a semester or year abroad.

Please call me, Susan, ASSE local area rep for more information. (814)933-9672 or respond to email.
You will be making a dream come true for them. Thank you.

Dates:	12/12/2013 - 05/30/2014
Start Time:	7:00 pm
Location:	Centre County, PA
Address:	State College, PA (map)
Website:	http://www.asse.com
Photos:	3

IRELAND BOUND!!!
Win a week-long trip for two to Ireland to See the Nittany Lions Play in Croke Park!

Total value of more than $6,600!

Drawing at the Shepherd's Ball on April 25, 2014 at The Lodge at Tussey.

Chances are $100 each with no more than 500 to be sold.

For complete details and to request a raffle chance visit www.TheShepherdsBall.com.

This prize was generously donated by Kay Rogers and The Centre for Travel. All proceeds benefit the Church of the Good Shepherd and its outreach ministries.

Dates:	03/12/2014 - 04/25/2014
Start Time:	7:00 pm
Location:	Good Shepherd Church
Address:	867 Grays Woods Blvd, Port Matilda, PA, 16870 (map)
Website:	http://www.TheShepherdsBall.com
Photos:	3

The Bald Eagle Area Middle-High School Drama Club will present their spring musical “Shrek” on April 24, April 25, and April 26th. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. The shows will be staged in the BEA Middle-High School auditorium, 751 S Eagle Valley Rd, Wingate, Pennsylvania. 16823.

Based on the Oscar® winning DreamWorks film that started it all, Shrek brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to dazzling new life on the stage.

In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre - not a handsome prince - shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won't shut up, a bad guy with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand...and his name is Shrek.

Penn State Opera Theatre announces auditions for its Fall 2015 production of Mark Adamo's LITTLE WOMEN on Thursday, April 24 from 3-6pm in Esber Recital Hall. Please prepare and bring music for one art song or aria in English. A pianist is provided. For more information or questions please contact Dr. Bev Patton (BeverlyPatton@psu.edu) or Dr. Ted Christopher (euc11@psu.edu)


LITTLE WOMEN: roles
Jo mezzo- soprano
Laurie tenor
Meg mezzo-soprano
Beth soprano
Amy soprano
John Brooke baritone
Cecilia March mezzo-soprano
Alma March mezzo-soprano
Friedrich Bhaer baritone
Gideon March baritone
Dashwood baritone

The Nittany Knights A Capella Barbershop Chorus is performing it's Annual Show here in State College on Saturday night April 26th.

Our special guest quartet this year is Da Capo, giving us 'ear candy' at it's sweetest.

Back in April of 2011, Da Capo competed in a regional A Capella competition in Washington, D.C. The group ranked 1st out of all competitors and was also voted "Audience Favorite". As a result, Da Capo was fortunate enough to represent the Mid-Atlantic Region at the Harmony Sweepstakes National Finals in San Francisco, CA in May of 2011. Once again, the group ranked 1st and was voted "Audience Favorite", earning the title 2011 Harmony Sweepstakes National Champions.

Tickets are available from any Chorus member or at the door..... while they last!

Adults $14.00 - Students $7.00
Ask about group discounts!

Dates:	04/16/2014 - 04/26/2014
Start Time:	7:30 pm
Location:	State College High School North Building
Address:	653 Westerly Pkwy, State College, PA, State College, PA, 16801 (map)
Website:	http://nittanyknights.org
Photos:	2

Come and join us at Zola New World Bistro from March 3rd to April 26th to enjoy Clare Miller's etchings on display.
In the last five years, Miller’s work has evolved into a new genre of highly sought after “green” art. Her work gives life back to discontinued styles of wooden doors, cabinet doors, and panel shutters that would have otherwise been discarded. The panels are refinished and carved resulting in a nature-inspired textural wonderland. When etched, the old panels often reveal the many under layers of paint. In effect, this unearths the subtle color variations that allude to the history and life span of the once-unwanted piece of wood. Miller’s multifaceted tribute to nature is apparent not only through her choice of mediums but also the subject matter in her work.
Miller’s work has been featured on ABC Channel 27 Harrisburg’s news and the Carlisle Sentinel Newspaper, as well as the Patriot News Penlive.com for her “green art” concept.

Dates:	03/03/2014 - 04/26/2014
Start Time:	11:30 am
Location:	Zola New World Bistro
Address:	324 W College Ave, State College, PA, 16801 (map)
Website:	http://zolabistro.com
Photos:	3

New paintings in oil by Art Margaux.

Images of nature, life and love on raw, un-stretched canvas, without borders or limitations.
The imagery expands across the surface as our minds do across time.
A diary entry of sorts, Maggie Wolszczan explores the secret gardens and silent corners of her mind on canvas.
Rather than expressing her stream of thought in words, she does it with a paintbrush and vivid imagery.

The Opening Reception will be held Saturday, January 11th, from 6-8pm at:

For more information about the artist please visit:

www.MaggieWolszczanArt.com

Please join Chuck Fong & Art Margaux for Fraser St. Gallery's first show in 2014!

Featured in this loverly Springtime exhibition will be the innovative works of William Snyder III, the evocative creations of Nathan Mellott and a unique sculpture by Mark Pilato. Maggie and Chuck will also be exhibiting the products of their latest creative ventures.

Tsk Her, the band of Amanda Salazar & company, will be gracing our ears with their musical stylings throughout the evening as well!

The show will run April 19th - May 19th, 2014.
Opening Reception will be held at the gallery on Saturday, April 19th, 6-9pm. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.

Please feel free to share this event with your friends!

Dates:	04/19/2014 - 06/19/2014
Start Time:	6:00 pm
Location:	Fraser St. Gallery
Address:	123 S. Fraser St., State College, PA (map)
Website:	http://https://www.facebook.com/FraserStGallery
Photos:	1

Join others to explore and discuss the book "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy.

Healing results--
Since the first publication of Science and Health in 1875, its readers have testified that reading and studying this book has not only given them a spiritual sense of the Bible and a clearer recognition of their permanent relationship to God, but has also resulted in physical, mental, and emotional healing. Letters from readers that testify to healing from simply reading the book can be found in the last chapter of Science and Health. Available in multiple editions and formats, as well as in 17 languages, the book is dedicated to thinkers and “honest seekers for Truth” (Science and Health, p. xii).

http://csrrbooks.com/about-us.html

The Nittany Knights A Capella Barbershop Chorus is performing it's Annual Show here in State College on Saturday night April 26th.

Our special guest quartet this year is Da Capo, giving us 'ear candy' at it's sweetest.

Back in April of 2011, Da Capo competed in a regional A Capella competition in Washington, D.C. The group ranked 1st out of all competitors and was also voted "Audience Favorite". As a result, Da Capo was fortunate enough to represent the Mid-Atlantic Region at the Harmony Sweepstakes National Finals in San Francisco, CA in May of 2011. Once again, the group ranked 1st and was voted "Audience Favorite", earning the title 2011 Harmony Sweepstakes National Champions.

Tickets are available from any Chorus member or at the door..... while they last!

Adults $14.00 - Students $7.00
Ask about group discounts!

Dates:	04/16/2014 - 04/26/2014
Start Time:	7:30 pm
Location:	State College High School North Building
Address:	653 Westerly Pkwy, State College, PA, State College, PA, 16801 (map)
Website:	http://nittanyknights.org
Photos:	2

The Bald Eagle Area Middle-High School Drama Club will present their spring musical “Shrek” on April 24, April 25, and April 26th. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. The shows will be staged in the BEA Middle-High School auditorium, 751 S Eagle Valley Rd, Wingate, Pennsylvania. 16823.

Based on the Oscar® winning DreamWorks film that started it all, Shrek brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to dazzling new life on the stage.

In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre - not a handsome prince - shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won't shut up, a bad guy with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand...and his name is Shrek.

Soccer Shots® is a uniquely designed program that will introduce soccer to your child in a fun, safe, and controlled environment. We offer creative soccer sessions where we teach basic soccer skills, fun games, and healthy competition to your child. Our program also emphasizes character-forming lessons such as fair play, individual concentration, cooperation, and encouragement.

Weekly Spring Sessions offered on:

Monday Mornings
Monday Evenings
Tuesday Mornings
Wednesday Evenings
Thursday Mornings
Thursday Evenings
Friday Evenings
Saturday Mornings

Also...don't forget about our Birthday Parties!!

Registration is now available at http://centralnorthernpa.ssreg.org or you can email us at ericwales@soccershots.org for more information

GET GOLF READY
5 Lessons
Free Round of Golf
10 FREE buckets of range balls -- $110
PGA Professional Steve Wager will help you learn everything you have to know about how to play golf.
Next Series is April 29th to May 3rd
Tuesday-Friday 5:30-6:45
Saturday 2:00-4:00 (play golf)

Dates:	04/21/2014 - 04/29/2014
Start Time:	5:30 pm
Location:	Penn State Golf Courses
Address:	1523 West College Ave, State College PA 16801, State College, PA (map)
Website:	http://stevewagergolf.com
Photos:	3

GET GOLF READY
5 Lessons
Free Round of Golf
10 FREE buckets of range balls -- $110
PGA Professional Steve Wager will help you learn everything you have to know about how to play golf.
Next Series is April 29th to May 3rd
Tuesday-Friday 5:30-6:45
Saturday 2:00-4:00 (play golf)

Dates:	04/21/2014 - 04/29/2014
Start Time:	5:30 pm
Location:	Penn State Golf Courses
Address:	1523 West College Ave, State College PA 16801, State College, PA (map)
Website:	http://stevewagergolf.com
Photos:	3

IRELAND BOUND!!!
Win a week-long trip for two to Ireland to See the Nittany Lions Play in Croke Park!

Total value of more than $6,600!

Drawing at the Shepherd's Ball on April 25, 2014 at The Lodge at Tussey.

Chances are $100 each with no more than 500 to be sold.

For complete details and to request a raffle chance visit www.TheShepherdsBall.com.

This prize was generously donated by Kay Rogers and The Centre for Travel. All proceeds benefit the Church of the Good Shepherd and its outreach ministries.

Dates:	03/12/2014 - 04/25/2014
Start Time:	7:00 pm
Location:	Good Shepherd Church
Address:	867 Grays Woods Blvd, Port Matilda, PA, 16870 (map)
Website:	http://www.TheShepherdsBall.com
Photos:	3