Children & Families
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/ |
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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
| Dates: |
01/30/2014 - 05/08/2014 |
| Start Time: |
10:30 am |
| Location: |
Discovery Space |
| Address: |
112 West Foster Avenue, Suite 1, State College, PA, 16801 (map) |
| Website: |
http://www.MyDiscoverySpace.org |
Each Thursday at 10:30 am enjoy 20 minutes of stories and songs for preschoolers.
FREE with paid admission!
| Dates: |
01/30/2014 - 05/08/2014 |
| Start Time: |
10:30 am |
| Location: |
Discovery Space |
| Address: |
112 West Foster Avenue, Suite 1, State College, PA, 16801 (map) |
| Website: |
http://www.MyDiscoverySpace.org |
Featuring Dr. Linda Rayor, Cornell University
Thursday, April 17, 6-8pm*
Spiders are the dominant terrestrial predators on earth with fascinating biology. Explore the biology of spiders with Dr. Linda Rayor, a spider behavior expert and star of Monster Bug Wars. What is the most poisonous spider in the world? What animals are the most important spider predators? How is conflict between the sexes worked out among cannibals? What happens when spiders live together in groups? Find out at ‘A Romance with Spiders.'
*Free, and open to the public, middle schoolers and older. Light refreshments and snacks provided -- RSVP to FrontDesk@MyDiscoverySpace.org or 814.234.0200.
Sponsored by the Penn State Entomology Graduate Student Association.
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 |
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Classes, Films, Lectures
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
| Dates: |
02/01/2014 - 06/14/2014 |
| Start Time: |
7:00 am |
| Location: |
Easterly Parkway Elementary |
| Address: |
234 Easterly Parkway, State College, PA (map) |
| Website: |
http://www.artistichorizon.org |
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 |
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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!
| Dates: |
03/13/2014 - 08/29/2014 |
| Start Time: |
7:00 am |
| Location: |
Faith United Methodist Church |
| Address: |
512 Hughes St., Bellefonte, PA, 16823 (map) |
| Website: |
http://www.bellefontefaith.com |
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
| Dates: |
02/01/2014 - 05/17/2014 |
| Start Time: |
7:00 am |
| Location: |
Rhonda Stern Studio |
| Address: |
700 E. Beaver Avenue, Suite 2, State College, PA, 16801 (map) |
| Website: |
http://www.artistichorizon.org |
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!
| Dates: |
02/24/2014 - 08/08/2014 |
| Start Time: |
7:00 am |
| Location: |
Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania (PASCP) |
| Address: |
3006 Research Drive, Suite D-1, State College, PA, 16801 (map) |
| Website: |
http://www.pascp.org |
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.
| Dates: |
02/07/2014 - 08/04/2014 |
| Start Time: |
8:30 am |
| Location: |
State College Friends School |
| Address: |
1900 University Drive, State College, PA, 16801 (map) |
| Website: |
http://www.scfriends.org |
What can we do to keep our brains healthy as
we age? Are certain activities more stimulating
for our brains? Are there things we should
avoid? Learn what you can do to keep your
brain functioning at higher levels.
Presented by Ann Kolanowski, Professor of
the College of Nursing and Director of the
Hartford Center for Nursing Excellence in the
College of Nursing
| Start Time: |
10:30 am |
| Location: |
Foxdale Village Auditorium |
| Address: |
500 E. Marylyn Avenue, State College, PA, 16801 (map) |
| Website: |
http://healthyaging.psu.edu |
Cut and color: get hands-on woodworking and painting tips. Botany basics: choose the right plant for your new hanging garden.
Dates: Thu, Apr 17, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Concerts
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 |
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Bitingly relevant and sprinkled with sass, Tony Award best-musical nominee BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL, inspired by the Bring it On film, takes you on a high-flying journey through friendship, forgiveness, and determination. BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL tells the story of the challenges and unexpected bonds formed through the thrill of extreme competition. With a colorful crew of characters, an exciting fresh sound, and explosive dance with aerial stunts, this all-new story is sure to be everything you hoped for and nothing like you expected. The New York Times calls it “impossible to resist!” Uniting some of the freshest and funniest creative minds on Broadway, BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL features an original story by Tony Award winner Jeff Whitty (Avenue Q), music and lyrics by Tony Award-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda (In the Heights), music by Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning composer Tom Kitt (Next to Normal), lyrics by Broadway lyricist Amanda Green (High Fidelity), and music supervision by Tony and Grammy winner Alex Lacamoire (In the Heights). The production is directed and choreographed by Tony winner Andy Blankenbuehler (In the Heights).
| Start Time: |
7:30 pm |
| Location: |
Eisenhower Auditorium |
| Address: |
Penn State Main Campus, University Park, PA, 16802 (map) |
| Website: |
http://www.cpa.psu.edu |
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Exhibits
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 |
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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
Health
The Nutrition Habit Challenge was created in 2010 by the co-founders of One on One, Bruce and Kym Burke. Its goal has been to inspire clients of One on One to make one or two small nutritional commitments using the “Less is More” approach. This year, we are inviting the whole community to join us!
What can we do to keep our brains healthy as
we age? Are certain activities more stimulating
for our brains? Are there things we should
avoid? Learn what you can do to keep your
brain functioning at higher levels.
Presented by Ann Kolanowski, Professor of
the College of Nursing and Director of the
Hartford Center for Nursing Excellence in the
College of Nursing
| Start Time: |
10:30 am |
| Location: |
Foxdale Village Auditorium |
| Address: |
500 E. Marylyn Avenue, State College, PA, 16801 (map) |
| Website: |
http://healthyaging.psu.edu |
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
| Start Time: |
12:15 pm |
| Location: |
Christian Science Reading Room and Bookstore |
| Address: |
218 South Allen St., State College, PA (map) |
| Website: |
http://csrrbooks.com |
This program is presented by Mark Stephens, MD, MS, FAAFP, CAPT, MC, USN, professor and chair, department of family medicine, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, Md. A buffet dinner is served at 6:00 pm for a nominal fee. Registration form at mountnittany.org or contact Jessica Bird at 814.234.6738 or jbird@mountnittany.org.
| Start Time: |
6:00 pm |
| Location: |
Mount Nittany Medical Center, Galen and Nancy Dreibelbis Auditorium |
| Address: |
1800 East Park Avenue, State College, PA, 16803 (map) |
The program, called HEIR and Parents Hospital Tour for Expectant Parents, is from 6:30–7:30 pm and the same session is held again from 7:45–8:45 pm at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Parents who are expecting and their coaches are invited. No registration is needed. For more info, contact Dianne Barben at 814.231.3132 or dbarben@mountnittany.org.
| Start Time: |
6:30 pm |
| Location: |
Mount Nittany Medical Center |
| Address: |
1800 East Park Avenue, State College, PA, 16803 (map) |
Holiday / Holiday Events
Located near Sears
Apr. 4 — Apr. 19
Monday-Saturday Noon-8pm; break Mon-Fri 3:15-4:00pm
Sunday 11am-6pm
April 16-19 10am-9pm
A pot luck meal and Communion Service will be held in St. John's Fellowship Hall. It is a time of fellowship and reflection.
A time of reflection with holy communion.
Living Last Supper is a live portrayal of Leonardo da Vinci's painting as each disciple asks, "Is it I?" Performances Palm Sunday, April 13, 6 pm and Maundy Thursday, April 17, 7:30 pm at Fairbrook UM Church, 4201 W. Whitehall Road, Pennsylvania Furnace. Childcare available. Info at www.fairbrookumc.org
| Start Time: |
7:30 pm |
| Location: |
Fairbrook United Methodist Church |
| Address: |
4201 W. Whitehall Road, State College, PA, 16865 (map) |
| Website: |
http://www.fairbrookumc.org |
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Special Events
'Out Loud' at the Bellefonte Art Museum
Literary Readings and Performances
Thursday, April 17th, 5:30pm - Poetry by Bellefonte High School Students
"If you ask me what I came into this like to do, I will tell you: I came to live out loud."
Emile Zola, French novelist
Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County
133 N. Allegheny Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
814-355-4280
Join us and be inspired!
| Start Time: |
5:30 pm |
| Location: |
Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County |
| Address: |
133 N. Allegheny Street, State College, PA, 16823 (map) |
| Website: |
http://www.bellefontemuseum.org |
'Out Loud' at the Bellefonte Art Museum
Literary Readings and Performances
Thursday, April 17th, 5:30pm - Poetry by Bellefonte High School Students
"If you ask me what I came into this like to do, I will tell you: I came to live out loud."
Emile Zola, French novelist
Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County
133 N. Allegheny Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
814-355-4280
Join us and be inspired!
| Start Time: |
5:30 pm |
| Location: |
Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County |
| Address: |
133 N. Allegheny Street, State College, PA, 16823 (map) |
| Website: |
http://www.bellefontemuseum.org |
A pot luck meal and Communion Service will be held in St. John's Fellowship Hall. It is a time of fellowship and reflection.
Remember Jesus last night on earth with communion and a "tenebrae" service of darkness. All are welcome.
| Start Time: |
7:00 pm |
| Location: |
Woodycrest United Methodist Church |
| Address: |
219 W. Clearview Ave., State College, PA, 16803 (map) |
| Website: |
http://woodycrest-umc.org |
Sports
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
Penn State Football
“State of the Program”
Featuring
Head Coach James Franklin
&
Athletic Director Dr. David Joyner
5:00 pm- Tailgate Party
With Complimentary Pre-Game Appetizers and Cash Bar
Remarks by Dr. Joyner and special guests
State of the Football Program Address by Coach Franklin
*Followed by: Private Reception for Members of The Hill Society
Up your game this season! Join Terry Losch of Rapid Transit and Rob Oshinskie of Victory Sports as they talk about how to gain an advantage in this spring. They’ll be discussing the gear and conditioning you need to perform your best this spring and summer!
