Children & Families
Houserville House of Hope United Methodist Church, 1320 Houserville Road, State College, offers a 10:30 AM more contemporary worship service. Jean Stauffer and the House of Hope Praise Team provide music for this worship service. Join us with coffee/tea in hand (or get some when you arrive) and enjoy encountering God in community.
| Dates: |
04/01/2012 - 01/27/2019 |
| Start Time: |
10:30 am |
| Location: |
Houserville UMC House of Hope |
| Address: |
1320 Houserville Rd., State College, PA, 16801 (map) |
| Website: |
http://houserville-umc.org |
We Celebrate Families EVERY SUNDAY at Hi-Way Pizza where KIDS EAT FREE!
* Kids Eat Free is designed as a family fun day. Offer valid with an accompanying adult dinner. Offer is for immediate family and excludes teams and birthday parties. Not good with any other offer.
| Dates: |
12/09/2012 - 12/30/2012 |
| Start Time: |
12:00 pm |
| Location: |
Hi-Way Pizza |
| Address: |
1688 North Atherton Street, State College, PA, 16803 (map) |
| Website: |
http://www.HiWayPizza.com |
The State College Woman's Club with the support of the Builder Association of Central PA will present an exhibit of over 400 Nativity scenes from all over the world. The event is free and all are welcome! The event will be held from noon until 6 pm on Saturday Dec. 15 and noon until 5 pm on Sunday, Dec.16
| Dates: |
12/15/2012 - 12/16/2012 |
| Start Time: |
12:00 pm |
| Location: |
Builders Association of Central PA |
| Address: |
2038 Sandy Drive, State College, PA, 16803 , State College, PA, 16803 (map) |
1-4pm Admission $7.50, $2 discount if you bring your own skates.
| Dates: |
11/03/2012 - 06/08/2013 |
| Start Time: |
1:00 pm |
| Location: |
Penn Skates |
| Address: |
2210 High Tech Road, State College, PA, 16803 (map) |
| Website: |
http://pennskates.com |
A Charlie Brown Christmas Play with two free live performances Saturday, December 15, 6:00 pm and Sunday, December 16, 2:00 pm at the Ferguson Township Elementary School in Pine Grove Mills, PA. Brought to the community by Fairbrook United Methodist Church. Free will donations accepted for the United Methodist Home for Children.
| Start Time: |
2:00 pm |
| Location: |
Ferguson Twp Elementary School |
| Address: |
215 Pine Grove Rd,, State College, PA (map) |
| Website: |
http://www.fairbrookumc.org |
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The Santa Express returns to Bellefonte December 14 - 16! Tickets are now available at website and in person.
All Santa Express trips are round trip from Bellefonte to Santa's secret landing zone somewhere between Axemann and Pleasant Gap, and last approximately one hour. All Santa Express tickets are $10. This year's schedule is: Friday, Dec. 14 – 6:00 & 8:00 pm; Saturday. Dec. 15 – 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm; Sunday, Dec. 16 – 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm.
Holiday / Holiday Events
Visit Santa in Center Court November 17-December 24
Monday-Friday Noon-8pm; break 3:45-4:45pm
Saturday 10am-8pm; breaks 1-1:45pm & 4:30-5:15pm
Sunday Noon-6pm; break 2:15-2:45pm
Black Friday 10am-8pm; breaks 1-1:45pm & 4:30-5:15pm
Friday, December 21 10am-8pm; breaks 2-2:30pm & 4:30-5:15pm
Saturday, December 22 10am-8pm; breaks 2-2:30pm & 4:30-5:15pm
Monday, December 24 9am-5pm; break 1-1:45pm
Show Dates and Times:
Dec. 16th: 12pm and 2pm
It is that time of year again for A Charlie Brown Christmas!
Charlie Brown is having trouble understanding the true meaning of Christmas. So come join us on December 14-16 to figure out the true meaning of Christmas with help from the rest of the Peanuts gang! And all the proceeds go to THON so you get to see a great show and help the kids!And remember it is a kid show so if you know or have kids you can bring them!
Cost:
Suggested donation of $5 and all the proceeds go to THON!
| Start Time: |
12:00 pm |
| Location: |
Pavilion Theatre |
| Address: |
University Park, PA (map) |
The State College Woman's Club with the support of the Builder Association of Central PA will present an exhibit of over 400 Nativity scenes from all over the world. The event is free and all are welcome! The event will be held from noon until 6 pm on Saturday Dec. 15 and noon until 5 pm on Sunday, Dec.16
| Dates: |
12/15/2012 - 12/16/2012 |
| Start Time: |
12:00 pm |
| Location: |
Builders Association of Central PA |
| Address: |
2038 Sandy Drive, State College, PA, 16803 , State College, PA, 16803 (map) |
See the winery in its seasonal finery and get in the holiday mood with Christmas music, hot mulled wines and holiday sweets. We offer wine baskets you can customize and many locally-made food and gift items that will be appreciated by everyone on your holiday list. A fun way to knock off some holiday shopping in a festive and fun atmosphere!
A Charlie Brown Christmas Play with two free live performances Saturday, December 15, 6:00 pm and Sunday, December 16, 2:00 pm at the Ferguson Township Elementary School in Pine Grove Mills, PA. Brought to the community by Fairbrook United Methodist Church. Free will donations accepted for the United Methodist Home for Children.
| Start Time: |
2:00 pm |
| Location: |
Ferguson Twp Elementary School |
| Address: |
215 Pine Grove Rd,, State College, PA (map) |
| Website: |
http://www.fairbrookumc.org |
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Holiday Music and Refreshments. Admission Free, Songbooks provide. Fun for all ages.
2-4pm
Town & Gown Ball Room Dinner-Dance
Sunday * December 16th
at the Mountain View Country Club (previously Elks Club)
Elks Club Rd., Boalsburg, PA
Cash Bar by the Mountain View CC at 5:30 PM
delicious buffet starting at 6:00 PM
music with The Vic Boris Trio
dancing fun from 7:00 to 10:00 PM
T&G Membership
already a member? => come enjoy the evening
new member? => $90 / person ($180 / couple)
for the remainder of the 2012-13 season
this is for 5 dances** and it equates to
$36 / couple / dance (with Dec buffet)
visitor? => an evening of ballroom dancing at $45 / couple for this dinner-dance
** schedule for the remaining 2012-13 season -
February 15, 2013
March 8
April 12
May 10
For more information contact: mckayjm@yahoo.com
| Start Time: |
5:30 pm |
| Location: |
Mountain View Country Club |
| Address: |
Elks Club Rd., Boalsburg, PA, 16827 (map) |
| Website: |
http:// none |
Gather in the UBBC sanctuary for a contemplative evening service of candlelight, scripture, song, silence, and prayer. A quiet alternative to the bustle of the holiday season.
| Start Time: |
6:00 pm |
| Location: |
University Baptist & Brethren Church |
| Address: |
411 S. Burrowes St., State College, PA (map) |
| Website: |
http://www.ubbcwelcome.org |
Live Nativity will be again performed this year at Eagle Tire & Towing on December 14, 15 and 16. The times are 6:30PM and 7:30PM. This is a 20-minute live outside performance with cast and animals. Please dress warmly, blankets will be provided to sit on. Any questions, please call the Bald Eagle Valley Community United Methodist Church office at 353-8870.
The Ballet Theatre of State College, with dancers from Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania, will present The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 15 and Sunday, December 16 at Eisenhower Auditorium. This year’s performances will include new choreography, new scenery, and follow the traditional story of The Nutcracker. In addition, guest artists Zach Hench and Julie Diana, both principal dancers from Pennsylvania Ballet, will highlight the roles of Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Hench and Diana will perform in both shows.
At The Nutcracker, the audience will enter a magical world where toy soldiers come to life, snowflakes dance across the stage and a Sugar Plum Fairy guides a young girl on an enchanted adventure through the Land of the Sweets. With stunning choreography, beautiful costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s traditional score, Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker is the perfect holiday tradition for audiences of all ages!
A special prelude concert will be performed by Central Pennsylvania Youth Orchestra.
Performances are Saturday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 16 at 3:00 p.m. at Eisenhower Auditorium, located on PSU campus. Tickets go on sale Monday, October 8 and can be purchased by calling 1.800.ARTS.TIX. Tickets are $25/adults, $20/seniors, and $10/children and students (with ID).
For more information, please contact Sarah Kopac at 814.234.4961 or at skopac@pascp.org.
| Dates: |
11/01/2012 - 12/16/2012 |
| Start Time: |
7:30 pm |
| Location: |
Eisenhower Auditorium |
| Address: |
University Park, State College, PA, 16802 (map) |
| Website: |
http://www.pascp.org |
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Open Houses - Real Estate
Open House
1211 Deerfield Drive
State College, PA
December 16th, 2012 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Re/max Centre Realty
Beautiful 5 bedroom brick home with gorgeous hardwood floors throughout. Spacious living areas with skylights and an eat-in kitchen area. First floor master bedroom with jetted tub in the master bathroom. Second master suite upstairs along with three more bedrooms and an office area. Large deck off the living room overlooks the grand yard. Professional proposal to remove wallpaper and paint in web web documents for future reference.
Open House
2506 Buchenhorst Road
State College, PA
December 16th, 2012 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Coldwell Banker University Rlt
Beautiful 2 bedroom starter home in Penn Hills! Freshly painted and move-in ready, you'll love it as soon as you walk in the door! Stylishly updated kitchen with new refrigerator and range and new vinyl flooring. Hardwood in living room and dining area and new carpeting in bedrooms and family room. New deck for summertime fun and woodburner for the cold winter nights. Convenient location and affordably priced- this is where you want to be!
Open House
257 Bradley Avenue
State College, PA
December 16th, 2012 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Re/max Centre Realty
Take Me, I'm Yours!! I'm ready for a new owner & my pleasing features include 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 NEW full bathrooms, updated eat-in kitchen with newer sleek/black appliances, living room with cozy wood burning fireplace & dining room with slider to the patio overlooking the private/fenced-in tree-lined back yard. My finished walk-out lower level boasts a family room with a gas fireplace, office/den, laundry room with washtub (washer & dryer included) & a 1 car integral garage. My additional highlights include new energy efficient windows & all of my appliances are included. You will love my open floor plan & I am walking distance to Penn State University & down town State College.
Open House
370 Virginia Street
Howard, PA
December 16th, 2012 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Re/max Centre Realty
Need Space? Spacious split-level in the friendly town of Howard will hold everybody & everything. Features include hardwood floors, a big eat-in kitchen with beautiful cabinetry & Corian countertops, a lovely dining room & family room (added in 1995) featuring vaulted ceilings & a cozy fireplace. There are 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a finished lower level features a large Rec Room & laundry room/hobby area. The attached 2 car garage is heated with a cedar closet above perfect for storage. Additional highlights include heat pump, central air conditioning, skylights, large deck overlooking the large back yard (double lot .69 acres total). This is a very well maintained house with numerous updates through-out. Walking distance to the elementary school, close to Sayers Dam State Park & centrally located between State College & Lock Haven.
Open House
38 & 48 Molly Lane
Warriors Mark, PA
December 16th, 2012 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Kissinger Bigatel & Brower/n
Lovely ranch home plus guest house! Tremendous opportunity for 2 houses, 3.39 acres, SCASD and privacy. Main house (38 Molly Ln.) has 3 bedrooms, 2 & 1/2 baths, central air, updated kitchen with propane range, Bosch dishwasher, granite countertops and island. 2 fireplaces, deck with hot tub, professional outdoor grill and fenced in back yard. 2 car oversized garage. Lower level boasts full bath with oversized room and ample storage. Guest house (48 Molly Ln.) has 2 bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 baths, spacious kitchen, new carpet, deck, fenced in yard and plenty of work space in the lower level. Guest house fully furnished - move in ready, even includes dinnerware. Both homes have new double hung energy efficient windows. Square footage for guest house (48 Molly Ln.) is an additional 864 square feet. Horses and livestock permitted.
Open House
5500 Gracey Lane
Warriors Mark, PA
December 16th, 2012 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Re/max Centre Realty
You will discover the joy of country living in this absolutely immaculate split-entry perfectly positioned on 1.42 acres. This charming home features a living room, dining room, delightful kitchen with sleek black appliances, master suite with a full bath & walk-in closet, 2 additional bedrooms(1 up, 1 in the finished lower level) & a full family bath. Additional highlights include central vac, heat pump, central air conditioning, propane stove in the lower level, integral 2-car garage, storage shed, deck & beautiful view of the valley. Centrally located between State College & Altoona.
Open House
860 Sand Ridge Road
Howard, PA
December 16th, 2012 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Re/max Centre Realty
Twice As Nice Two-Story!! Cradled quiet in the woods on 3.71 serene acres you will find this simply darling 2-story. You will be greeted by the welcoming front porch & 2-story foyer. There is a delightful dining room & charming living room which are perfect for entertaining. Enjoy preparing meals in the country style eat-in kitchen & relax in the heartwarming family room with cozy fireplace. The master bedroom features his/her closets, plus a walk-in & a full bath. There are 2 additional bedrooms that share a full family bath & a convenient 2nd floor laundry room. The lower level features a very nicely finished rec room, den that makes a great guest bedroom & unfinished storage space. Additional highlights include laminate flooring, new carpet throughout, attached 2 car garage & detached 24x24 garage (built in 2007 separate electric & 8' ceilings). Centrally located between State College & Lock Haven in a lovely wooded subdivision just 15 minutes from Bellefonte.
Open House
1119 Jonathan Street
Lemont, PA
December 16th, 2012 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Re/max Centre Realty
Perched on the foothills of Mt. Nittany in the Lemont area, this unique, bright contemporary has a terrific open layout and plentiful windows to take in the fabulous views of Mt. Nittany and Tussey Mountain. Many custom features abound including the nine foot ceilings and tray ceilings, two story foyer, custom tile work, large scale trim, recessed and pendant lighting, and the glass blocks and black fixtures in the master bath. A terrific house for entertaining, there's plenty of room in the kitchen, dining room, and great room. Sit by the gas fireplace to warm up or turn on the central A/C to cool down.The two zone heat pump offers efficiency and flexibility. Enjoy sitting on your deck and taking in changing leaves on the trees of Mt. Nittany. Close to shopping, restaurants, parks, schools, and not far from downtown State College and Penn State's campus, yet tucked away in a nice neighborhood. Come see all this home has to offer!
Open House
1134 William Street
State College, PA
December 16th, 2012 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Re/max Centre Realty
Cool mid century modern ranch in the Borough. Backs up to Easterly Parkway Elementary school grounds. Large living room with vaulted ceiling & gas fireplace. Intact, original kitchen in terrific shape. 3 season porch & enclosed breezeway. Jack and Jill bath upstairs and a great full bath downstairs. Addition for office/den added in 2003. Central air, gas heat. Tons of space to finish in lower level plus nice family room & den. Well cared for, terrific location and on .38 acres.
Open House
241 First Avenue
Lemont, PA
December 16th, 2012 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Re/max Centre Realty
Large multi-level home with an open view of Mount Nittany! This home has spacious living areas with endless possibilities. Four cozy bedrooms are a perfect feature for housing your guests or for a family, enjoy the comfort of an eat in kitchen, or take advantage of the large formal dinning room. The Deck is ideal for entertaining with stunning views of Mount Nittany! Other great features are a fenced in backyard, large storage shed and extra parking! This home also features two large home offices each with their own entrance and access to a handicap accessible restroom, If you don't need an office this space would make a great in-law suite or guest room. Close to nearby parks, bus stops, the mall, downtown State College and Penn State's campus. This is the ideal home for you!
Open House
912 Hart Circle
State College, PA
December 16th, 2012 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kissinger Bigatel & Brower/s
Updated Hunter's Ridge condominium offers one floor living at its best! The living room has a cathedral ceiling with a gas fireplace, mirror and beautiful windows. Fully equipped Kitchen with all appliances and breakfast bar. Dining area, master bedroom, second bedroom and one and a half baths completes the open floor plan. There is a spacious outdoor patio which is fenced in to create considerable privacy. Central air, gas heat and attached one car garage. This development offers a clubhouse and heated outdoor pool. Enjoy carefree living just minutes to schools, shopping, downtown and PSU.
Open House
912 Hart Circle
State College, PA
December 16th, 2012 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kissinger Bigatel & Brower/s
Updated Hunter's Ridge condominium offers one floor living at its best! The living room has a cathedral ceiling with a gas fireplace, mirror and beautiful windows. Fully equipped Kitchen with all appliances and breakfast bar. Dining area, master bedroom, second bedroom and one and a half baths completes the open floor plan. There is a spacious outdoor patio which is fenced in to create considerable privacy. Central air, gas heat and attached one car garage. This development offers a clubhouse and heated outdoor pool. Enjoy carefree living just minutes to schools, shopping, downtown and PSU.
