Thursday, Oct. 15
Good Times Line Dancing
Country Night at Happy Valley Live, 1031 E. College Ave., State College from 6 to 9 p.m. Line dancing, drink specials, and a mechanical bull. Event is free and welcome to all ages and dance levels. The instructor will teach a few line dances that vary in experience levels including absolute beginner to intermediate. Then the event will be open for dance requests.
Friday, Oct. 16
Meatloaf Supper
Keystone American Legion Post 444 of Millheim will host a public supper at 5:30 p.m. until gone. This month features a meatloaf supper. Meals are Eat-In or Take-Out. Call 814-349-8367 for take-out.
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. 17
Gregg Township 200th Anniversary
Gregg Township is celebrating its 200-year anniversary at Old Gregg School Community & Recreation Center, 106 School St., Spring Mills. The Gregg Township Fire Company will be hosting some events all day with a parade at noon, followed by a soup and hoagie sale from 2 to 6 p.m. Soups include ham and bean, potato, chili, and chicken corn.
Take Out Turkey Dinner
Take Out Turkey Dinner will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Meals are $12 each and include roast turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, vegetables and a brownie. All meals must be ordered and paid for in advance by calling Susie Hall, 814-280-1474; Barb Skripek, 814-387-4969; Sally Flick, 814-777-3549; Anita McCloskey, 814-468-1061; Mary Klinger, 814-933-4147; or Beth Watson, 814-360-4896. Benefits Moshannon Community Center. No extras will be sold at the door.
Drive-Thru Soup Sale
Logan Grange 109 will host a Drive-Thru Soup Sale from 10 a.m. to noon or until sold out. It will be held at 122 N. Main St., Pleasant Gap. Soup is $9 per quart.
Soups include chicken corn noodle, ham pot pie, and stuffed pepper. To pre-order, call 814-360-5756, send a private message on Facebook, or email logangrange109@gmail.com
Contra Dance
The State College Friends School is co-hosting a family-friendly Contra Dance for the community from 6 to 9 p.m. at the school, 1900 University Drive, State College. Lessons for new dancers begin at 6 p.m. All dances are taught and easy to learn. Ted Crane will call the dances to music by Contra Intuitive, with Jill Smith on keyboard and Ryck Kaiser on fiddle. Suggested donation is $15 to help cover the cost of the caller and musicians, and refreshments will be available. For more information, email statecollegecontradance@gmail.com.
1,000 Beautiful Things Concert
The Orpheus Singers will present “1,000 Beautiful Things,” a concert at Trinity Lutheran in State College, Saturday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. The Orpheus Singers are an auditioned community choir based in State College. Under the artistic direction of conductor Jacob Mandell, the choir has been praised for its artistry, outstanding caliber of musicianship, and innovative programming. Tickets can be purchased on EventBrite or at the door. A link to purchase tickets can be found on the choir’s website at www.orpheus-singers.com/. General admission is $15, students and senior admission is $10. Children under 12 are free. Any singers interested in joining the ensemble for future seasons can visit the website or email theorpheussingers@gmail.com for more information on setting up an audition.
Parade to the Ballot Box
Keystone Indivisible will hold an early voting No Kings Bank the Vote event at the MLK Plaza in State College. A community gathering will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. followed by a parade to the ballot drop-off box behind the municipal building on Allen Street from 2 to 3 p.m. Voters can bring their completed ballots or fill them in at the event, and enjoy music, cider and doughnuts. Costumes and signs about issues are welcome, but attendees should avoid promoting any candidate or political party. This is a non-partisan event.
SCA Community Craft & Vendor Fair
State College Assembly of God will host its first SCA Community Craft & Vendor Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2201 University Drive, State College. Rain date is Oct. 24. This event will feature artisans, crafters, small businesses, vendors, food trucks, and more.
Veterans Memorial Fountain Rededication
A Veterans Memorial Fountain Rededication will be held at the Old Gregg School Community & Recreation Center, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Coffee and light snacks will be available at 9:30 a.m. followed by the dedication ceremony at 10 a.m. Local veteran organizations will be on site to connect and chat with attendees. This event is open to all veterans, families, friends, and community members.
Drug and Alcohol Recovery Symposium
A Drug and Alcohol Recovery Symposium will be held at Mount Nittany Middle School in State College from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free event is open to the public and includes free lunch. Representatives from various recovery resources in Central PA will be there to answer questions and share information about their services. There will be open conversations with people in recovery and family members of people infected with the disease from Al-Anon. Go to www.rule62recoverywellness.org for more information.
State College Friends School Friends & Family Fun Run
Participants of all ages are invited to walk, jog, or run as many laps as they choose around the loop course of Friends School Friends & Family Fun Run during the one-hour event. It will be held at the school, 1900 University Drive, State College at 10:30 a.m. There is no required pace or distance, so you can set a personal goal, enjoy a few laps with friends, or simply take a leisurely stroll. Students, families, friends, and neighbors are all welcome to participate. Runners and walkers can also invite friends and family to sponsor their laps, with all proceeds supporting State College Friends School.
State College Friends School Fun Fair
State College Friends School, 1900 University Drive, State College will host a day of family-friendly fun at a free event, open to everyone, that includes carnival games, bounce house, bake sale, apple cider slushies, pumpkin cinnamon rolls, pumpkin painting, face painting and pottery painting. The fair begins at 11 a.m.
Sunday, Oct. 18
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast
Bellefonte Knights of Columbus will host an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to noon at 315 Stoney Batter (up the hill from Dollar General). Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12, and free for children under 7. The menu includes orange juice, bacon, sausage, potatoes, eggs, French toast, pancakes, sausage gravy, hot syrup, peaches, waffles, coffee and hot chocolate. Breakfast includes specialty eggs and blueberry or chocolate chip pancakes made upon request. Eat in and take out is available.
Tuesday, Oct. 20
Good Times Line Dancing
Line dancing at the Pleasant Gap American Legion. 435 S. Main St., Pleasant Gap from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $5 cover. All experience levels and ages welcome. An instructor will teach a few line dances that vary in experience levels including absolute beginner to intermediate.
Wednesday, Oct. 21
Vision Zero Meeting
State College Borough is hosting a public open house to discuss Vision Zero, an initiative to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on borough streets. The meeting will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. in the municipal building community room, 243 S. Allen St.
Be Prepared for Medicare
Learn about Medicare options at the Bellefonte Library, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte, from 5 to 7 p.m. from speaker Scott Yeager. No registration required.
