Native Plant Festival

Come celebrate the arrival of spring, the return of wildflowers, and the beginning of another gardening season at the Central Pennsylvania Native Plant Festival at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center! This Saturday, enjoy a hike, talk to plant experts, and join us for our scheduled educational walks and programs. In addition to expert speakers, we’ll have native plants and local foods for sale. (more info)

Battery B Drill Exercise

The Civil War re-enactment group of the 3rd Pennsylvania Volunteers encamp on the grounds demonstrating the loading and firing of artillery pieces during their annual safety training and recruitment drive. Interested persons of all ages are invited to enlist. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (more info)

HEADLINES:

Alumni Lawsuit: The lawsuit between James Smith and the PSU Alumni Association has come to a tentative resolution. (details)

Georgia Series: A Penn State-Georgia series might not be out of the question. (interest)

High School Plan: Fitness center and auxiliary wrestling gymnasium will be part of the "base bid budget." (unanimous)

Beer Sales: Beer sales at the BJC appears to be a success. (full story)

Hibbett Sports: The Nittany Mall is in a time of change. (store open)

(All News)

This Week's COLUMNS:

Why so Much Dissension? - Dan Nestlerode

Will We Notice Boiling Frog Before We Croak? - Patty Kleban

5,805 Characters about Baseball - Russell Frank

Ben Jones Penn State Sports coverage

(Columnist Page)

First Friday

Experience the cool vibe of downtown State College during May's First Friday events. A casual atmosphere features art, people-watching, mingling with friends, shopping, and dining at the diverse and delectable State College restaurants. First Friday goers will experience after-hours access to galleries and shops, free bites and beverages, live music and entertainment, retail and restaurant specials, and more. And there's free parking in the Pugh, Fraser and Beaver garages with validations from participating merchants. (more info)  - OnwardState.com article

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