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Arboretum at Penn State Invites Pa. Artists to Submit Proposals for New Outdoor Exhibition
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The Arboretum at Penn State is inviting Pennsylvania-based artists to submit proposals to be included in a new outdoor art exhibition that will celebrate the history, ecology and artistry of Pennsylvania’s forests. The Penn’s Woods Outdoor Art Exhibition will feature 10 works of art that will be on display throughout the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens from June through August. Artists are invited to create works for the exhibition that explore the relationship between people, place and…
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Centre LGBT+, Local Congregations Partnering for Art Exhibition
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Centre LGBT+ and several area faith communities are partnering for a new art exhibition called “Rainbow Creation” and are inviting local artists to submit their work exploring and celebrating LGBT+ identity. “We know that many LGBT+ people have experienced harm in some faith-based spaces, and we feel called to elevate their voices and celebrate their…
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Drum Tao Returns to Penn State with ‘The Best’ Synchronized Percussion Show
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Direct from Japan, big-drum percussion ensemble Drum Tao returns to North America with an all-new show, “The Best,” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, in Penn State’s Eisenhower Auditorium. Tickets are $52 for adults, $14 for University Park students and $19 for individuals 18 and younger and are available over the phone at 814-863-0255, in…
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Temporary Street Closures Planned in State College
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Work related to two housing construction projects will result in two temporary street closures this week in State College, according to releases from the borough. • On Wednesday, Jan. 7, Landmark Urban Construction PA, LLC will be occupying Sowers Street between East College Avenue and East Calder Way for overhead power line work for The…
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Centre Foundation Awards $183K in Field-of-Interest Grants to Community Programs Across Centre County
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Centre Foundation has awarded $183,130 in Field-of-Interest (FOI) grants to 41 local programs and projects, funded by 22 donor-established endowments that support specific causes, populations and geographic areas throughout Centre County and surrounding regions. Each September, eligible nonprofits are invited to apply for funding from these endowed funds. Volunteer committees carefully review all applications to ensure that each grant aligns…
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Centre Foundation Honors Community Leaders, Retiring President
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More than 100 supporters, donors and nonprofit leaders gathered on Dec. 9 at Centre Hills Country Club, for Centre Foundation’s annual Holiday Soirée, an event celebrating philanthropy and recognizing distinguished community leadership. The event featured a special tribute to Molly Kunkel, who recently retired after 17 years of leadership and service to the Centre County community.…
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Centre County United Way Launches Give & Win Calendar
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Centre County United Way is offering a new way for community members to give back and have some fun at the same time with the launch of United Wins: The Give & Win Calendar, a month-long cash calendar raffle benefiting CCUW’s Partner Agency Network. Throughout the month of January, each raffle calendar gives the holder 10…
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Air Service Alliance Seeks Community Contributions to Fly State College Fund
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The State College Air Service Alliance—a strategic partnership between the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County, Centre County Airport Authority, The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau and Penn State —is encouraging individuals and businesses to support regional air service by contributing to the Fly State College Fund. Launched earlier this year at the State…
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St. Mark Lutheran Hosts Holiday Open House Event
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St. Mark Lutheran Church, 850 Snydertown Road, Howard, brings back its Holiday Open House event on Dec. 6. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and includes an appearance by and photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The Open House features door craft vendors who will be selling items such as original…
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Centre Safe Holiday Campaign Aims to Strengthen Safety Net for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence
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Centre Safe recently launched its annual holiday campaign with the goal of raising $50,000 to directly support victims/survivors of relationship violence, sexual violence and stalking across Centre County throughout the year and provide critical services that help its clients feel safe in their healing journeys. Founded in 1975 as the Centre County Women’s Resource Center,…