Fun In the Snow at Black Mo — Saturday, Feb. 10
Guests are invited to enjoy a fun winter day outdoors at Black Moshannon State Park in Philipsburg from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10. There will be ice mini golf, ice bowling, curling, ice skating, broom ball, cross-country skiing, hiking, snowshoeing and more. Programs are subject to change depending on weather conditions.
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Roast Beef Dinner — Saturday, Feb. 10
The Pleasant Gap American Legion is hosting a roast beef dinner on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Legion’s location in Pleasant Gap. The $15 dinner is open to the public and is available for dining in or take-out. The dinner includes roast beef, noodles, mashed potatoes, corn, salad, a roll and homemade Texas sheet cake. Proceeds from the event benefit Sons of the American Legion veteran and community programs.
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Centre Region Parks and Recreation Winter Carnival — Saturday, Feb. 10
The Centre Region Parks and Recreation Winter Carnival will be from 3 to 5 p.m. at Blue Spring Park in Boalsburg on Saturday, Feb. 10. The carnival will include a variety of activities such as broom hockey, yard games, hot cocoa and more. There will also be burn barrels throughout the site to warm up, roast marshmallows and enjoy s’mores.
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Wine and Chocolate Pairing at Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery — Saturday, Feb. 10, and Sunday, Feb. 11
Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery is inviting Valentines to attend a wine and chocolate pairing at the winery in Centre Hall. The event is from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, and Sunday, Feb. 11. Your table is available to you for 90 minutes.
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Valentine’s Wine and Chocolate Pairings at University Wine Company — Saturday, Feb. 10, and Sunday, Feb. 11
University Wine Company in State College is hosting a wine and chocolate pairing from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, and Sunday, Feb. 11. The event will take place in the tasting room, where attendees can enjoy the relaxed ambiance and view of the vineyard.
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Second Sunday Ukulele Jam — Sunday, Feb. 11
Ukulele players of all ages and skill levels are invited to a two-hour jam from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Nittany MallCommunity Room in State College on Sunday, Feb. 11. Hosted by Allegheny Ukulele, the first half hour will begeared towards new and beginner players. There will also be ukuleles available to use if you don’t own one.
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Nittany Valley Writers Network Meeting — Tuesday, Feb. 13
The Nittany Valley Writers Network is hosting an open reading night for writers of all levels on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Schlow Centre Region Library in State College. Attendees can bring a short writing sample to share or come to listen and meet other writers. The event is free and open to the public.
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Howard United Methodist Church Soup Sale and Luncheon — Thursday, Feb. 15
Howard United Methodist Church is hosting a soup sale and luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15, at the church’s location in Howard. Guests can dine in or order soup for take-out with the options of vegetable beef, ham and beef, chicken corn and chicken noodle. Proceeds from the event will benefit local missions in the area.
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Tail Waggin’ Tutors — Tuesday, Feb. 13, and Thursday, Feb. 15
The Centre County Library in Bellefonte will have trained therapy dogs for children to read to from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13, and Thursday, Feb. 15. The sessions are offered to help struggling and reluctant readers gain confidence. Those interested in attending can call 814-355-1516 to sign up for a 10-minute reading session.