State College, PA Events: Community Calendar

The Penn State Pingers Toastmasters Club offers the community an experiential learning environment to build communication and leadership skills and grow in confidence.

PLEASE CHECK THE CALENDAR - The Pingers meet regularly on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesdays of the month. Check to see if today is a meeting Wednesday.

Guests welcome.

Dates:	01/30/2019 - 01/29/2030
Start Time:	12:00 pm
Location:	OLV Activity Center
Address:	820 Westerly Parkway, State College, PA, 16801 (map)
Website:	http://pingers.toastmastersclubs.org
Photos:	2

The Penns Valley Music Boosters are conducting a shoe drive fundraiser on March 1 - April 30, 2019 to raise funds for our Uniform/Choir Robe Fund. We will be collecting gently worn, used & new shoes which will then be redistributed to developing countries where economic opportunity and jobs are limited. We will have a collection bin at our Spring Musical, "The Addams Family" on March 1st & 2nd.

Dates:	03/01/2019 - 04/30/2019
Start Time:	8:00 am
Location:	Drop-Offs to be announced
Address:	, PA (map)
Photos:	1

Flow and Grow Yoga Adventures Camp

Calling all Youth Yogis! Our team of experienced instructors have a great season of mini camps planned just for you! We will Flow and Grow together through yoga elements including poses, mindfulness and breath work. Campers will build resiliency, strength, balance and creativity in our supportive and compassionate community. These skills will be further built upon through games, movement, and creative activities.

Camps are appropriate for ages 4-9 and will be limited to 10 campers per week. We will provide a snack, but please send a water bottle with your camper. Wednesdays will be our outside day!

Cost: $180/camper

Camps will run from 1-3:30 pm. Register for each week individually or Register for ALL 3 and save $40!!:
June 24 – 28 (Land)
July 15 – 19 (Sea)
Aug 5 – 9 (Sky)

Dates:	03/14/2019 - 05/29/2019
Start Time:	1:00 pm
Location:	Wellness in Motion
Address:	611 University Drive, State College, PA, 16801 (map)
Website:	http://https://wellnessinmotionstudio.com/summer-camp/
Photos:	3

For kids ages 5 - 13/14
STEM-based classes in which students learn principles of engineering & architecture.
We will use LEGO(R) bricks & technical components to build & create. Each week we'll introduce a different topic. These classes are great for developing problem-solving skils, creativity, engineering skills, manual dexterity, and hand-eye coordination.
1:30 - 2:45pm Enroll for one class or many.
$8 per student per class.
Here is our schedule for our classes from April 10 on:
April 10: K 9 Bot
April 17: Architecture
April 24: No class
May 1: Bricks 4 God: Moses
May 8: Bricks 4 God: Joseph
May 15: Bricks 4 God: Jacob
May 22: Bricks 4 God: Craft + Daniels' Lion
Jonah's whale
May 29: Bricks 4 God: Samson the Strongman!

Dates:	04/10/2019 - 05/29/2019
Start Time:	1:30 pm
Location:	Good Shepherd Catholic Church
Address:	867 Gray's Woods Blvd., Port Matilda, PA, 16870 (map)
Website:	http://https://us.bricks4kidznow.com
Photos:	1

Are you looking for ways to be more mindful? To relieve stress and anxiety? To strengthen and tone your body? Or are you simply looking to try something new? If the answer to any of these questions is “yes”, then this class is just for you – and it’s great for beginning and experienced yogis alike! Gentle Yoga focuses on slow fluid movements combined with a variety of breathing techniques; the goal is to calm the mind, relax the body, bring balance to the breath, and “just be”.

Stay up to date on our most recent class schedule, via our website: http://www.wellnessinmotionstudio.com/classes-and-events/class-calendar/

Learn how to safely practice yoga for scoliosis:
- Reduce pain, increase body awareness, restore balance to your body.
- Understand your unique scoliosis pattern; curves verses concavities.
- Become aware of your body habits.
- Receive support from a like minded group, who all understand what it's like to have scoliosis.

Classes are limited to a maximum of 6 students to ensure that each person receives individual attention, therefore pre-registration is required. You can do so on our website:
http://www.wellnessinmotionstudio.com/classes-and-events/class-calendar/

No yoga experience is necessary. If you'd like to discuss your specific back concerns with Mandy before class, please email [email protected]

Cost: $30/class or 4 classes for $100

This class takes place on Mondays at 10:30am as well.

Embodied Yoga is a yoga practice designed to allow you to feel the connection between your mind and body, explore your edge, and find ease in your body. Combining elements of vinyasa-style movement and yin-style holds, you will find balance in alignment, challenge your core body, and connect to your deeper self. No prior yoga experience is required, but expect to move, work to your edge, and exceed your own expectations.

Lead by: Jenn Bauer
Limit: 12 students
Cost: $10
Get a Chakra card and collect 7 punches by attending any yoga or meditation class. Once your card is full, turn it in for a free yoga or meditation class or use for 10% off any service or workshop.

Pre-registration required: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=631473&stype=-7&sView=week&sLoc=0

Dates:	03/21/2019 - 05/09/2019
Start Time:	12:00 pm
Location:	Serenity Wellness Centre
Address:	2011 Cato Ave. Suite 201, State College, PA, 16801 (map)
Website:	http://www.serenitywellnesscentre.com
Photos:	2

Encaustic Wax in an ancient form of painting that creates a colorful lasting image. In this class you will learn the basics of materials, fusing, and care of your materials along with creating a piece of art that you can hang on your wall. All materials provided. We will be working with the colors of spring! Parking passes provided. BYOB.

Start Time:	6:00 pm
Location:	The Makery State College
Address:	410 S PATTERSON ST, State College, PA (map)
Website:	http://https://michelerandall.bigcartel.com/product/introduction-to-encaustic-spring-themed-design-april-24
Photos:	1

This class focuses on yoga asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), and helps to bring balance to the body. Emphasis is placed on core strength, flexibility and balance as well as concentration and breath control. Basic, intermediate and more advanced variations of the asanas will be provided with a focus on proper breathing and safe alignment. Meditation, guided imagery and relaxation will also be incorporated to support deep relaxation. Whether a novice or seasoned yogi/yogini you will leave this class feeling both recharged and relaxed.

Join us for a discussion of Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

In a small fishing village on the banks of the East Sea, a club-footed, cleft-lipped man marries a fifteen-year-old girl. The couple has one child, their beloved daughter Sunja. When Sunja falls pregnant by a married yakuza, the family face ruin. But then Isak, a Christian minister, offers her a chance of salvation: a new life in Japan as his wife.

Following a man, she barely knows to a hostile country in which she has no friends, no home, and whose language she cannot speak, Sunja’s salvation is just the beginning of her story.

Through eight decades and four generations, Pachinko is an epic tale of family, identity, love, death and survival.

All are welcome and registration is not required. Copies of the next book are available at each meeting.

Where: The Joyce's Sun Room

The Penns Valley Music Boosters are conducting a shoe drive fundraiser on March 1 - April 30, 2019 to raise funds for our Uniform/Choir Robe Fund. We will be collecting gently worn, used & new shoes which will then be redistributed to developing countries where economic opportunity and jobs are limited. We will have a collection bin at our Spring Musical, "The Addams Family" on March 1st & 2nd.

Dates:	03/01/2019 - 04/30/2019
Start Time:	8:00 am
Location:	Drop-Offs to be announced
Address:	, PA (map)
Photos:	1

For kids ages 5 - 13/14
STEM-based classes in which students learn principles of engineering & architecture.
We will use LEGO(R) bricks & technical components to build & create. Each week we'll introduce a different topic. These classes are great for developing problem-solving skils, creativity, engineering skills, manual dexterity, and hand-eye coordination.
1:30 - 2:45pm Enroll for one class or many.
$8 per student per class.
Here is our schedule for our classes from April 10 on:
April 10: K 9 Bot
April 17: Architecture
April 24: No class
May 1: Bricks 4 God: Moses
May 8: Bricks 4 God: Joseph
May 15: Bricks 4 God: Jacob
May 22: Bricks 4 God: Craft + Daniels' Lion
Jonah's whale
May 29: Bricks 4 God: Samson the Strongman!

Dates:	04/10/2019 - 05/29/2019
Start Time:	1:30 pm
Location:	Good Shepherd Catholic Church
Address:	867 Gray's Woods Blvd., Port Matilda, PA, 16870 (map)
Website:	http://https://us.bricks4kidznow.com
Photos:	1

Are you driven by curiosity and creativity? Join us for our weekly open house event! This is a perfect chance to meet other tinkers and crafters and learn about the maker movement. Come see what the Make Space is all about!

Looking for something different?
The Gathering -- meeting each Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. -- is true community worship. Set in the informal first floor at Trinity Bellefonte (not the sanctuary), The Gathering celebrates community with free homemade soup & bread, fresh veggies and other baked goods. We sit among friends at small cafe tables and sing acoustic music, then engage in a 10-minute sermon in which you can comment and ask questions. It's a 35-minute service that's open to all faiths and all people. It's come-as-you-are. Kids are welcome to run around.
If you're looking for a place to truly celebrate community, give The Gathering a try -- it's all what YOU make it!

Dates:	06/20/2018 - 06/20/2030
Start Time:	6:15 pm
Location:	Trinity Bellefonte UMC
Address:	128 West Howard Street, Bellefonte, PA, 16823 (map)
Website:	http://www.TrinityBellefonte.com
Photos:	3

DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone.

GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.

Local men’s barbershop chorus the Nittany Knights presents their annual show on Saturday, May 4, at 7:30 at the State Theatre.

Entitled Good Vibrations, the show includes a few barbershop classics plus more contemporary tunes, as well as the young adult quartet Gimme Four (champions of last year’s regional barbershop competition and international semifinalists) and the Mt. Nittany Middle School’s Clef Hangers (under the direction of Ms. Heather Brewer).
The show’s finale is a classic American patriotic tune arranged specifically for the combined choruses.

Reserved seats are available at www.thestatetheatre.org, for $16 and $19.

The Nittany Knights have been entertaining Centre Region audiences since 1962. Men who enjoy singing are invited to stop in at a weekly rehearsal, Mondays at 7 pm, at the South Hills School of Business and Technology in State College.
More information at www.nittanyknights.org and on Facebook.

Dates:	02/16/2019 - 05/04/2019
Start Time:	7:30 pm
Location:	State Theatre
Address:	130 West College Avenue, STATE COLLEGE, PA, 16801 (map)
Website:	http://nittanyknights.org
Photos:	1

Special Exhibitions Gallery
Judaica Cultural Objects and Modern Art by Jewish Artists.
April 5 - May 28, 2019
Opening Reception First Sunday, April 7, 2019 12:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Opening Reception sponsored by Bellefonte Waterfront Association, LLC
Mark Morath and Tom Songer

The exhibition will share examples of beautiful, historical and compelling objets d'art in an effort to share and elucidate the Jewish faith and traditions. Art works in the exhibition include religious artifacts and art created by Jewish artists. Both modern and traditional religious objects, on loan from local families, will be on display including menorahs, dreidels, Seder plates, and mezuzahs. Fine art works done by Jewish artists will adorn the walls. Some of the artists featured include Judy Chicago, Marc Chagall, Theo Tobiasse, Jeff Johnson, Henry Rosenberg, Jacqueline Tuteur and Harold Altman.

Rendering Devastation
Artist - Thomas Seay
April 5 - May 26, 2019

This installation represents the devastation the Emerald Ash Borer has done to Ash trees throughout North America. Using forms as totems of this environmental issue, artist Thomas Seay, hopes to raise awareness and encourage others to become actively engaged with the environment in which they live.

Community Gallery - Cinda Kostyak
April 5 - April 28, 2019

"I have a love affair with Ontario's Bonnechere River Valley. A significant percentage of my work is in response to my preoccupation with these bodies of water, which run from Algonquin Park to the Ottawa River. "

Photography Gallery - J.E. Crum
April 5 - April 28, 2019

J.E. Crum creates a myriad of self-portraits that are transformed into allegorical figures and muses. The artist describes her work as a journey of self-discovery as she creates work elated to philosophies about fate, destiny, and dreams.

Pottery Gallery - Melanie Rosenberger
April 5 - April 28, 2019

Print Gallery - R. Thomas Berner & Jet Schneider
April 5 - April 28, 2019

Sieg Gallery - Alex Ramos
April 5 - April 28, 2019

Alex paints a wide array of subjects, including traditional landscapes, architecture and urban cityscapes, and still life, drawing especially from the places he has lived and regularly visits.

Cool Beans - Liza Johnson and Susan Nicholas Gephart
April 5 - April 28, 2019

Special Events:

First Sunday Art Opening Reception Sunday, April 7, 2019 12-4:30 p.m.

Dates:	04/05/2019 - 04/28/2019
Start Time:	12:00 pm
Location:	The Bellefonte Art Museum For Centre County
Address:	133 North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, PA, 16823 (map)
Website:	http://https://www.bellefontemuseum.org/
Photos:	3

Are you looking for ways to be more mindful? To relieve stress and anxiety? To strengthen and tone your body? Or are you simply looking to try something new? If the answer to any of these questions is “yes”, then this class is just for you – and it’s great for beginning and experienced yogis alike! Gentle Yoga focuses on slow fluid movements combined with a variety of breathing techniques; the goal is to calm the mind, relax the body, bring balance to the breath, and “just be”.

Stay up to date on our most recent class schedule, via our website: http://www.wellnessinmotionstudio.com/classes-and-events/class-calendar/

Learn how to safely practice yoga for scoliosis:
- Reduce pain, increase body awareness, restore balance to your body.
- Understand your unique scoliosis pattern; curves verses concavities.
- Become aware of your body habits.
- Receive support from a like minded group, who all understand what it's like to have scoliosis.

Classes are limited to a maximum of 6 students to ensure that each person receives individual attention, therefore pre-registration is required. You can do so on our website:
http://www.wellnessinmotionstudio.com/classes-and-events/class-calendar/

No yoga experience is necessary. If you'd like to discuss your specific back concerns with Mandy before class, please email [email protected]

Cost: $30/class or 4 classes for $100

This class takes place on Mondays at 10:30am as well.

Embodied Yoga is a yoga practice designed to allow you to feel the connection between your mind and body, explore your edge, and find ease in your body. Combining elements of vinyasa-style movement and yin-style holds, you will find balance in alignment, challenge your core body, and connect to your deeper self. No prior yoga experience is required, but expect to move, work to your edge, and exceed your own expectations.

Lead by: Jenn Bauer
Limit: 12 students
Cost: $10
Get a Chakra card and collect 7 punches by attending any yoga or meditation class. Once your card is full, turn it in for a free yoga or meditation class or use for 10% off any service or workshop.

Pre-registration required: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=631473&stype=-7&sView=week&sLoc=0

Dates:	03/21/2019 - 05/09/2019
Start Time:	12:00 pm
Location:	Serenity Wellness Centre
Address:	2011 Cato Ave. Suite 201, State College, PA, 16801 (map)
Website:	http://www.serenitywellnesscentre.com
Photos:	2

A mat-based formatted class designed for people who like to sweat & burn calories! Inspired by Yoga and Pilates using focus, flow, and fusion-style movements, as it incorporates dynamic balance, strength, flexibility, and functional training in a rhythmic style. Suitable for all levels!

This class focuses on yoga asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), and helps to bring balance to the body. Emphasis is placed on core strength, flexibility and balance as well as concentration and breath control. Basic, intermediate and more advanced variations of the asanas will be provided with a focus on proper breathing and safe alignment. Meditation, guided imagery and relaxation will also be incorporated to support deep relaxation. Whether a novice or seasoned yogi/yogini you will leave this class feeling both recharged and relaxed.

The Penn State Pingers Toastmasters Club offers the community an experiential learning environment to build communication and leadership skills and grow in confidence.

PLEASE CHECK THE CALENDAR - The Pingers meet regularly on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesdays of the month. Check to see if today is a meeting Wednesday.

Guests welcome.

Dates:	01/30/2019 - 01/29/2030
Start Time:	12:00 pm
Location:	OLV Activity Center
Address:	820 Westerly Parkway, State College, PA, 16801 (map)
Website:	http://pingers.toastmastersclubs.org
Photos:	2

DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone.

GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.

Drink and Draw is a free monthly event for local artists hosted at Barrel 21 Distillery in State College, Pennsylvania North Atherton Street, on the last Wednesday night of every month, 7pm-9pm.

Local artists are encouraged to bring their sketchbooks and socialize with other talented artists. We have themes each month, still-life setups, and community canvases and projects that we all add to.

Open to ALL local artists of any age and skill level. Just bring a sketchbook! For more information, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/drinkanddrawsc

Dates:	03/27/2019 - 02/27/2020
Start Time:	7:00 pm
Location:	Barrel 21
Address:	2255 North Atherton Street, State College, PA, 16803 (map)
Website:	http://www.facebook.com/drinkanddrawsc
Photos:	3

Are you driven by curiosity and creativity? Join us for our weekly open house event! This is a perfect chance to meet other tinkers and crafters and learn about the maker movement. Come see what the Make Space is all about!

Anne Kenyon
Anne Kenyon is primarily a landscape artist who has worked in a
variety of media over the years: handmade paper, watercolor, pastel
and most recently printmaking. She often combines media to achieve a
more interesting result- pastel over watercolor or watercolor and
pastel over a hand pulled print. Combinations of media allow the
exploration of compositions and color in a variety of ways. An image
in one media can lead to interesting explorations of the same
composition in another.


Bob Martin
Unlike production wood bowl turners who need to quickly produce
uniform bowls, turners like Bob Martin seek highly figured wood to
make bowls. Figure in wood comes from parts of a tree under stress,
like at the base of the tree or the crotch formed with a branch. Many
bowls come from decaying wood that offers worm holes, bark intrusion
and stains from insects or the decaying process. Each bowl is unique
and the form of the bowl is not determined until Bob begins turning
the wood.

Special Exhibitions Gallery
Judaica Cultural Objects and Modern Art by Jewish Artists.
April 5 - May 28, 2019
Opening Reception First Sunday, April 7, 2019 12:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Opening Reception sponsored by Bellefonte Waterfront Association, LLC
Mark Morath and Tom Songer

The exhibition will share examples of beautiful, historical and compelling objets d'art in an effort to share and elucidate the Jewish faith and traditions. Art works in the exhibition include religious artifacts and art created by Jewish artists. Both modern and traditional religious objects, on loan from local families, will be on display including menorahs, dreidels, Seder plates, and mezuzahs. Fine art works done by Jewish artists will adorn the walls. Some of the artists featured include Judy Chicago, Marc Chagall, Theo Tobiasse, Jeff Johnson, Henry Rosenberg, Jacqueline Tuteur and Harold Altman.

Rendering Devastation
Artist - Thomas Seay
April 5 - May 26, 2019

This installation represents the devastation the Emerald Ash Borer has done to Ash trees throughout North America. Using forms as totems of this environmental issue, artist Thomas Seay, hopes to raise awareness and encourage others to become actively engaged with the environment in which they live.

Community Gallery - Cinda Kostyak
April 5 - April 28, 2019

"I have a love affair with Ontario's Bonnechere River Valley. A significant percentage of my work is in response to my preoccupation with these bodies of water, which run from Algonquin Park to the Ottawa River. "

Photography Gallery - J.E. Crum
April 5 - April 28, 2019

J.E. Crum creates a myriad of self-portraits that are transformed into allegorical figures and muses. The artist describes her work as a journey of self-discovery as she creates work elated to philosophies about fate, destiny, and dreams.

Pottery Gallery - Melanie Rosenberger
April 5 - April 28, 2019

Print Gallery - R. Thomas Berner & Jet Schneider
April 5 - April 28, 2019

Sieg Gallery - Alex Ramos
April 5 - April 28, 2019

Alex paints a wide array of subjects, including traditional landscapes, architecture and urban cityscapes, and still life, drawing especially from the places he has lived and regularly visits.

Cool Beans - Liza Johnson and Susan Nicholas Gephart
April 5 - April 28, 2019

Special Events:

First Sunday Art Opening Reception Sunday, April 7, 2019 12-4:30 p.m.

Dates:	04/05/2019 - 04/28/2019
Start Time:	12:00 pm
Location:	The Bellefonte Art Museum For Centre County
Address:	133 North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, PA, 16823 (map)
Website:	http://https://www.bellefontemuseum.org/
Photos:	3

Contact: Jen Gooch
Penns Valley Music Boosters
Phone: 814-441-8987
Email: [email protected]


Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Penns Valley Music Boosters Launches Shoe Collection Drive to Raise money for Band and Band Front Uniforms
Shoe donations will also support micro-enterprises in developing nations and reduce what goes into landfills
Spring Mills, PA, March 1, 2019: Penns Valley Music Boosters is conducting a shoe collection drive on March 1st – April 30th to raise funds for Band and Band Front Uniforms. The PV Music Boosters will earn funds based on the number of pairs collected as Funds2Orgs will purchase all the donated goods. Those dollars will benefit the student's uniform fund. Anyone can help by donating gently worn, used or new shoes at the following locations: American Legion Post 779, Centre Hall; Weaver’s Store, Spring Mills; Shades of Red Salon, Aaronsburg; Old Gregg School Community Center, Spring Mills; Centre Hall Library, Centre Hall.
All donated shoes will then be redistributed throughout the Funds2Orgs network of microenterprise partners in developing nations. Funds2Orgs helps impoverished people start, maintain and grow businesses in countries such as Haiti, Honduras and other nations in Central America and Africa. Proceeds from the shoe sales are used to feed, clothe and house their families. One budding entrepreneur in Haiti even earned enough to send to her son to law school.
“We are excited about our shoe drive," said Amy Smith, Music Booster President. "We know that most people have extra shoes in their closets they would like to donate to us and help those less fortunate become self-sufficient. It’s a win-win for everyone,” added Amy.
By donating shoes to the Penns Valley Music Boosters, the shoes will be given a second chance and make a difference in people’s lives.
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