Thursday, Oct. 8
Mystery Book Club
This month, the Centre Hall Mystery Book Club will discuss “Shutter” by Ramona Emerson. Join the discussion at the Centre Hall Area Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St, Centre Hall at 6 p.m. New members welcome. No registration required. Call 814-364-2580 for more information.
Friday, Oct. 9
Penns Valley Charity Partner Event
Liberty Eats will host Penns Valley Charity Partner Event supporting local nonprofits while bringing neighbors together for great food, fun, and community spirit at 2658 Earlystown Road, Centre Hall. Liberty Eats will donate $1 from every sandwich sold to a local nonprofit partner. The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 2 to 7 p.m. Games, music, and the opportunity for nonprofits to set up a table to sell crafts and yard sale goods.
Saturday, Oct. 10
Book Lovers Virtual Coffee Hour
Want to tell someone about the great book you just read? Not sure what to read next? Grab your favorite mug, settle into a cozy spot, and join fellow readers for a relaxed and friendly virtual meetup! This is a welcoming space for bookworms of all kinds to talk about recent reads, discover new titles, and connect with others who share a love of books. Join the group at 10 a.m. Register at www.docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmOl-UbyCujYVIQD_LTKrs0AeK4thgiLnB2XIyIat-EBOOKQ/viewform.
Sunday, Oct. 11
Meet the Authors
Meet local authors and illustrators of books for children, read their books, and try some fun activities at Schlow Library, Betsy Rodgers Allen Gallery, 211 S. Allen St., State College. No registration required
Monday, Oct. 12
Pot Pie Sale
Wingate Faith Church, 111 Runville Rd., Bellefonte, located behind Wingate Sheetz, will host a Ham or Chicken Pot Pie sale from 4 p.m. until gone. Includes homemade bread. Meals are $9 per quart and are take-out only. Pre-order is recommended by calling 814-883-0893.
Joyfull: Feast Edition
The Center for the Performing Arts 2026–27 continues its community-based, cross-cultural celebrations with The Joyfull: Feast Edition. The event is free and will be at 6 p.m. in Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center. The Joyfull: Feast Edition program will celebrate the rich history and contributions of indigenous arts and culture, and will feature a catered buffet meal and an intimate artist performance by Dakota Sioux rapper Stuart James. Registration is required at www.cpa.psu.edu/events/joyfull-feast-edition-2.
Centre Region Modern Investment Club
Centre Region Modern Investment Club includes individuals who come together for monthly meetings to learn and practice sound investing principles. It meets the second Monday of each month at the South Hills School of Business and Technology, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Centre Pieces Quilt Guild Meeting
Centre Pieces Quilt Guild meeting will be held at Blue Course Community Church, 1234 Blue Course Drive, State College at 6:30 p.m. There will be a presentation about needle felting by a guild member. She will introduce the basics of needle felting, showing how to use shading, highlights and color blending to enhance your piece. She will also discuss the wet felting process. There will be the opportunity to see and handle examples of needle felting in the various stages of production.
Music Bingo
Keystone American Legion Post 444 in Millheim presents Music Bingo from 6 to 8 p.m. Open to the public. No cost to play. All ages welcome.
Nittany Valley Writers Network
The Nittany Valley Writers’ Network will meet in the Schlow Library Community Room, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Doors open 6 p.m. and the meeting begins at 6:30. Local storytellers and writers Beth McLaughlin and Ned Balzer will discuss “From Page to Stage: Strategies for Transforming a Written Personal Narrative into a Moth-Style Story.” Moth-style stories are short, personal, true stories told without notes or prompts, and State College has its own Moth organization, State of the Story. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact nvwn-leadership-committee@googlegroups.com.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
Senior Fair & Scam Seminar
There will be a Senior Fair and Scam Seminar at Center Care, 250 Persia Road, Bellefonte. The fair is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include representatives from state, county, and local organizations as well as free flu vaccines and health screenings from Penn State. The Scam Seminar will be from 1- 2:30 p.m. and will include panelists from the PA Office of Attorney General, First National Bank, the Centre County Office of Aging, and others to learn how to identify and avoid scams – and what to do if you are scammed.
Connect Happy Valley Social
Whether you’re brand new, newly curious, or you’ve lived here for years and still feel like there are things you don’t know, this is a relaxed, real-life way to meet people, ask questions, discover local gems, and have some fun. Hosted by Melissa Hicks, the evening will include simple icebreakers, easy conversation, and plenty of time to connect with neighbors, newcomers, and longtime locals. Tickets are $6 and include complimentary appetizers. Beverages, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, will be available for purchase. This event will be held at Pine Grove Hall, 101 E. Pine Grove Road, Pine Grove Mills from 6 to 8 p.m.
Welcome Club Meeting
All area women, both long-time residents and newcomers, are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Women’s Welcome Club of State College. Socialize at 6:30 p.m, followed at 7 p.m. by speaker Mary Bach, a consumer advocate and nationally recognized speaker, who will have you laughing as you learn about scams and how to prevent them. It will be held at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 867 Grays Woods Blvd., Port Matilda.
Ecumenical Service for Healing and Wholeness
Churches of Downtown State College are hosting a service for healing, wholeness and consolation at Grace Lutheran Church, 205 S. Garner St., State College from 6:15 to 7 p.m. The worship will offer Scripture, prayer, anointing for healing and Holy Communion. Stephen Ministers will offer supportive listening over coffee and tea afterward. Music from numerous musicians includes peaceful and meditative Taizé selections; instrumental works by Sergei Rachmaninov and Dan Locklair and community singing. A community meal open to all starts at 5 p.m. in the fellowship hall downstairs from the main entrance with elevator available.
Bellefonte Library Friends Quarterly Membership Meeting
The BLF will hold a quarterly membership meeting at 6 p.m. in the community room at the Bellefonte library. Items to be covered include voting on bylaw changes, future events, and the approval of purchasing tables for the community room. Any volunteers interested in promoting the library may attend.
