DOG LICENSES
It’s time to renew your dog license for the upcoming year. The price has increased a little this year, up 20 cents from previous years. Applications are available online at the Centre County government website or at participating stores in and around the region.
Dog licenses can also be purchased over the counter at the Centre County treasurer’s office in the Willowbank Building in Bellefonte. Call the treasurer’s office at 814-355-6810 for more info.
LIBRARY EVENTS
On Thursday, Dec. 28, the movie “Willy Wonka” will be shown at Friendship Community Library in Beech Creek at 4:30 p.m. Drinks may be brought from home but they must have a lid to prevent spills.
The handicapped side entrance door will be open for those needing assistance entering/exiting the library building during events there.
Be sure to check the Friendship Community Library Facebook page for schedule changes or call Courtney at the library at 570-962-2048 with questions. The Friendship Community Library is generally open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m., but hours may vary this month because of Christmas.
LIONS NEWS
Howard Area Lions Club will hold Lions Bingo at the Beech Creek Fire Company social hall on Thursday, Dec. 28. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Lions Bingo is held on the second and fourth Thursday evenings of the month.
Howard Area Lions will have their dinner meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 2, at 6:30 p.m. at the Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Jacksonville.
Howard Area Lions Food Bank will be open on Jan. 8 for Centre County residents who live in the Lions servicing area. The food bank is open from noon until 3 p.m. at the former Beech Creek Elementary. Bring your sturdy boxes back each month.
The Milesburg Lions Club will be hosting a special New Year’s Eve Bingo at the Milesburg Community Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the bingo starts at 6:45 p.m. A pork and sauerkraut meal will be held for the bingo supporters. Bring a dessert to share while starting the New Year off with bingo. A $1,000 jackpot is up for grabs!
CALENDARS & SNOWFLAKES
Howard Parks and Rec committee will have 2024 calendars for sale along with this year’s tree ornament, a snowflake. Both the calendars and ornaments are $10 each and benefit the beautification and upkeep of the local parks in town. This year there will be stickers, too, for $3 a sheet. The items can be purchased outside the post office on Saturday mornings from 9-11 a.m. during the month of December or by calling Debbie at 814-625-0054.
CORNHOLE LEAGUES
Each Tuesday evening for the next five weeks, the Howard Fire Company will be running two cornhole leagues back to back. The lowest weekly score will be eliminated, so if you come this week you’ll be right on track for the remaining five weeks.
All players are encouraged to download the “Switchholio” app for stats.
Doors open at 6 p.m. each Tuesday, and bags fly at 7 p.m. The cost will be $10 per person.
All proceeds will benefit the Howard Fire Company. For more info or questions, contact Don at 814-404-5012.
SHOE DRIVE
Marsh Creek Brethren in Christ Church is again gathering shoes to support The Gospel Tide’s annual shoe drive that is being held from Jan. 2 through March 6. The drive is called “Your Soles for Their Souls.” New shoes or those that have been gently worn and still in great condition are being collected.
Area churches and individuals are encouraged to donate, and local pick-up is available by calling Bonnie at 570-962-2665. Bonnie lives just below Beech Creek, but there are also other congregation members spread out around Lamar, Mill Hall, Howard, Orviston, Bellefonte and Julian that can meet to pick up your donated shoes.
This is the third year that the Marsh Creek Church has participated in Gospel Tide’s shoe drive. The Tide’s goal is to collect 5,000 pairs of shoes during this year’s drive. To learn more about The Gospel Tide’s mission, visit thetide.org
FIRE CO. NEWS
Centre Hall Fire Company will have their Friday Bingo on the first Friday of each month at the fire station. The first bingo of 2024 will be held on Jan. 5. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; early bird game is at 6:30 p.m. and regular bingo starts at 7 p.m. Food and rip tickets are also available.
Tickets are also available for the fire company’s gun raffle, set for May 18. Tickets are $10.
Millheim Fire Company has tickets for their cash and gun raffle, planned for next April, on sale now, too. Tickets are $20 or bargain priced at 6 for $100.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
I want to wish all of my weekly readers a Happy New Year!
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Tammy’s Tidbits is written and compiled by Tammy Coakley, who can be reached by email at tammysue0115@gmail.com or by telephone at 814-625-2684.
