Jan. 15
Preschool Open House at Our Lady of Victory
Our Lady of Victory Preschool, 810 Westerly Pkwy., State College, will be holding an open house on Jan. 15 at 4:30 p.m. Children are welcome to attend. Spaces are available in 3, 4, and 5-year programs. RSVP to development@olvcs.org. Those unable to attend who would like a tour should email preschooladministrator@olvcs.org.
Jan. 16
Child Development Screenings
Certified therapists from local early intervention agencies will be available from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College for free child development screenings. Screenings are for ages newborn to 5 years and will be held in the Children’s Activity Room.
Jan. 17
Contra Dance
The State College Friends School is co-hosting a family-friendly Contra Dance for the community from 3 to 6 p.m. at the school, 1900 University Drive, State College. Lessons for new dancers begin at 3 p.m. All dances are taught and easy to learn. A group of callers from the PGH Caller Collective (Min Davis, Donna Hetrick, and Eitan Greene) will call the dances to music by Callanish. Suggested donation is $15 to help cover the cost of the callers and musicians, and refreshments will be available. For more information, email statecollegecontradance@gmail.com.
Jan. 18
Chamber Orchestra Concert
The Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra will present “Romantic Reflections” featuring Katherine Benson on piano at 3 p.m. at Penn State’s Recital Hall.
Hack Pack Adventures
Join CC4H Robotics from 2 to 4 p.m. at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College for a hands-on Hack Pack Adventure, where kids will explore Mark Rober’s new programmable robot kits and dive into the exciting world of STEM. Event is for children ages 8 to 16. Registration is required at www.schlowlibrary.org/events/4153.
Jan. 19
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
State Rep. Paul Takac is partnering with the State College YMCA, Centre County Pearls of PA, an official interest group of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.; and First National Bank to host the inaugural Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, A Legacy of Love: Serving with Purpose, Strengthening Families event on from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the State College YMCA, 677 W. Whitehall Rd., State College. The event will feature a complimentary lunch, arts and crafts, packing backpacks for the Anti-Hunger Backpack Program, and a financial literacy class sponsored by First National Bank from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. Registration is required for the financial literacy class at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejsq_c-llkvqWa5EZ58HhsqQ0DwCYu3PlzG6YV2uUV6DXmWQ/viewform. The Aquatics Department will offer free water-safety/intro-to-swimming lessons in the recreational pool from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. and 2:45 to 3:15 p.m. for ages 5 and older, with same-day signup at check-in.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Schlow Library
Explore the life of MLK Jr. through books and engage in activities inspired by his vision of unity at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College from 10 a.m. to noon. Recommended for children in grades K and up. Registration not required. Presented in collaboration with Black 2 Reality.
No School Movie: Dog Man
Children and their families are invited to join us from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Centre County Library – Bellefonte, 200 North Allegheny St. for a No School Movie Day. We will be watching Dog Man, rated PG. There will be popcorn for everyone. Registration is not required.
Winter Crafternoon
Adults and teens are invited to make a snowman out of a salt shaker Centre County Library – Bellefonte, 200 North Allegheny St. from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. All materials will be provided, with various ways to customize your snowman. Spaces are limited. Registration required at
Knit Wits
Knit and crochet with other adult and teen crafters in the Philipsburg area at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg from 5:30 to 7 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. There will not be a set project. Please bring what you are working on. No sign registration needed.
Jan. 21
Financial Aid Night
Learn from a presenter from PHEAA about applying for financial aid at Centre County Library – Bellefonte in the community room from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Great for anyone looking to start their higher education journey, regardless of age! Space is limited, so register at https://forms.gle/TN31j2eWc4enbNtt8.
