Happy Mother's Day

Sunday, May 10th is Mother's Day and it's time to treat your Mother, Wife, Grandmother... anyone who is a Mother to something special. It is a time of commemoration and celebration for Mom; a time of breakfast in bed, family gatherings, and crayon scribbled "I Love You's."  In addition to the usual Flowers and Dinner Buffets, maybe think about taking a relaxing walk or a leisurely boat ride.  Maybe catch a movie or even the Opera.  Check out our Calendar of Events, you will be sure to find something for you and Mom to enjoy!

AAUW Used Book Sale

The State College AAUW Used Book Sale (May 9-12) is one of the largest on the East Coast, attracting dealers and private patrons from as far away as Maine, Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, New York and Ohio. Last year, more than 9,000 people took advantage of the bargains offered during the 4-day sale.

Monday, May 11th, is Half-Price Day and Tuesday, May 12th, is Bag Day. On Bag Day customers will be able to buy a bag of books for $5.00 - AAUW will supply the bag.

Snider Agricultural Arena - Free admission throughout the sale!

Big Concerts This Weekend!

Two huge shows will be at the Bryce Jordan Center on consecutive nights.  Friday, May 8th Bruce Springsteen will be making a stop.  As of this writing, there are still tickets available.  The next night, May 9th, another great show, Keith Urban and Sugarland will perform. "Sugarland and I are going to give our fans in State College a night to remember,” said Urban. "A night where they’ll be able to leave their cares at the door and just let loose for a few hours.”  Sounds like a great time!

Homes for Our Troops Building House for Sgt. David Emery

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Bridges to get Stimulus Funds

Two Centre County bridges built more than 70 years ago are under contracts for replacement with money from the federal economic stimulus program,... Read more on this story....

Bike-In Movie Series

This weekend begins the CRPR BIKE-IN Movie Series. Bike or walk to one of these local parks to catch an outdoor movie shown on an inflatable screen. Bring a blanket, pack a picnic and enjoy this great family summer event.

• Friday, May 8, Tudek Park, 8:15 PM “Wall-E”   (Rain date: Sat., May 9)
• Friday, June 19, Sunset Park, 8:45 PM “Fly Me to the Moon” (Rain date: Sat., June 20)
• Friday, July 17, Holmes-Foster Park, 8:30 PM “March of the Penguins”  (Rain date: Sat., July 18)
• Friday, Aug. 7, Spring Creek Park, 8:15 PM “ET”  (Rain date: Sat., Aug. 8)

14th Annual Plant Celebration

The Centre County Historical Society will be hosting the 14th Annual Plant Celebration on Saturday, May 9, 2009, the day before Mother's Day, at the Centre Furnace Mansion. The event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The day's activities will include a plant sale of native, non-native and historic plants from the Mansion gardens, garden tour, garden Q&A and a silent auction of garden-related items. FREE ADMISSION!