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GETTYSBURG — American Legion Auxiliary Dept. of Pennsylvania’s 2026 Convention was held at the Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel and Conference Center July 16 to July 18 in Gettysburg.  These members are part of the largest Veterans Service Organization in the world. Their mission being in the spirit of “Service, Not Self”, the mission of the American…

STATE COLLEGE — Music, glow golf, and community spirit will come together for an unforgettable evening at Penn State Golf Courses as the Jana Marie Foundation hosts its first annual Shine On Community Concert and Night Golf Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 15. The family-friendly event raises critical funds to support youth mental wellness and suicide…

Thursday, Aug. 6 Shelter Fest 2026 Join Out of the Cold for four days of live music, food, and fundraising during ShelterFest 2026. This annual event brings together friends, families, local businesses, and supporters to raise awareness and critical funds for individuals experiencing homelessness in Centre County. The event beings tonight at 814 Cidery from…

STATE COLLEGE — Join Centre Volunteers in Medicine for the 19th Annual Battle of the Minds, a fun-filled evening of trivia, friendly competition, great food, and community spirit. It will be held Wednesday, Sept. 23 at The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center, 200 Innovation Blvd, State College. Teams of 10 will put their knowledge…

UNIVERSITY PARK — The Center for the Performing Arts 2026–27 season highlights artists rooted in six continents who represent the variety of creative, cutting edge and classical voices from around the globe. Tickets will be on sale starting at: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, to members 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, to the public “From…

Bellefonte Elks Lodge 1094 recently approved a $500 donation to Bellefonte’s Scouting America Troop 35. The all-girl troop is very active with community-related events, fund-raising, and Eagle Scout-related activities. The donation will be used to fund a variety of events commensurate with the Scouts mission. Pictured from left are Scout Committee Chair Claudia Vinnedge, Elks…

STATE COLLEGE — Park Forest Village United Methodist Church, 1833 Park Forest Ave., State College will be hosting Vacation Bible School: Outback Rock VBS! Vacation Bible School will be held Friday, Aug. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. To register, go to www.pfvumc.org/vbs-registration.

STATE COLLEGE — The Borough of State College’s Sustainability Division has announced that the winner of the 2026 Bird of the Year Poetry Contest’s children category is Chloe Chu for her poem “American Robin.”   Centre Region residents were invited to submit poetry inspired by the American Robin, and its impact on the community. Winners…

BELLEFONTE — The NVRC/20th Annual Herbie’s Home “Town Loop” 4 mile run/walk will be held on Saturday, Aug. 8 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Rogers Stadium at Bellefonte Area High School, 830 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte. The race is held in honor of Jeremy Herbstritt, a 1998 Bellefonte Area High School graduate who loved life and the outdoors.…

Thursday, July 30 SCA Community Market State College Assembly of God Community Market, 2201 University Drive, features fresh, local Amish-grown produce and homemade goods. Open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy seasonal fruits and vegetables harvested at their peak and brought from the farm to you. Browse a selection of baked goods, jams, jellies, and…