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Centre PACT Teens Award Over $14,600 in Grants to Local Nonprofits Supporting Youth
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Centre Foundation’s hands-on philanthropy program for Centre County high school students awarded grants totaling $14,621 to eight local nonprofit organizations supporting youth for 2026. Throughout the school year, Centre PACT (Philanthropic Actions Created by Teens) student members identify pressing issues impacting their peers, solicit and evaluate nonprofit proposals, and ultimately award grants to programs that will…
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Frogfest Offers a Day of Exploration and Fun
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The Penns Valley Conservation Association once again will welcome the community to celebrate the wonders of the natural world at Frogfest, an annual tradition that brings together families, educators and nature enthusiasts for a free afternoon of exploration, learning and fun. The lively, hands-on outdoor festival is set for 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May…
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Cole Swindell Headlines Sold-Out Bryce Jordan Center Show to Kick Off Pa. Concert Series Celebrating America 250
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A statewide concert series celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary kicked off Saturday night with country stars and the U.S. Army’s oldest band performing in a sold-out Bryce Jordan Center at Penn State. Headliner Cole Swindell was joined by Pennsylvania native Gabby Barrett and the West Point Band for the launch of the Commonwealth Concert…
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YMCA of Centre County’s Summer Lunch Program Returns for 2026
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The YMCA of Centre County’s Summer Lunch Program will return for 2026 to provide weekly bulk meal distributions for children while schools are out of session. Families wishing to participate must pre-register for the program by completing the required application. Only one application per family is needed. Once submitted, families are automatically enrolled and will not receive…
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Former Penn State Football Captain to Fly With U.S. Navy Blue Angels
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A former Penn State football captain and current staff member will fly with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels this weekend. Michael Mauti, a legendary leader of the 2012 Nittany Lion team, will ride in the backseat of an F/A-18 Super Hornet on Friday, ahead of the Air Dot Show Central PA at Harrisburg International Airport…
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CCRRA Collection Brings in Nearly 29 Tons of Household Hazardous Waste
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The Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority disposed of more than 57,000 pounds of household hazardous waste during its annual collection event April 24-25. A total of 983 vehicles brought hazardous items to the free drop-off, according to the CCRRA. Residents of 32 Centre County municipalities, along with visitors from surrounding counties, participated in the…
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Centre Furnace Mansion to Host 30th Annual Plant Celebration
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The Centre County Historical Society will host its 30th Annual Plant Celebration on Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Centre Furnace Mansion, 1001 E. College Ave., State College. Since 1996, the event has become a local tradition, offering a community gathering of plant enthusiasts and garden lovers to buy plants, learn…
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Boalsburg Church to Host Free Outdoor Concerts
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Spring in Boalsburg has a way of pulling people outside. Zion Lutheran Church is leaning into that this year with a new free outdoor concert series on the lawn at 305 N. Church St. in Boalsburg, across from the church, open to anyone who wants to attend. Kicking off the series is Rock Hill Revival…
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Happy Valley Improv Hosts 5th Annual XL Improv Festival
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For the fifth year in a row, the XL Improv Festival is coming to State College, and bringing with it comedy performers and fans alike from all over the country. From Thursday, May 14 through Sunday, May 17 at the Blue Brick Theatre, Happy Valley Improv hosts a series of workshops, in addition to 12…
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Free Bike Safety Check to Be Held in Boalsburg
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With spring bike season getting underway, Zion Lutheran Church in Boalsburg will host a free Bike Safety Check for the community from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 2. The event will take place in the parking lot of the church at 105 Old Boalsburg Road and is open to all ages. Zion…