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    Ashtekar Lecture Series 2026: Unexpected Pairings

    Ashtekar Lecture Series 2026: Unexpected Pairings
    001 Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Building Shortlidge Rd, State College, Pennsylvania

    The 2026 Ashtekar Frontiers of Science lecture series will explore how researchers in the Eberly College of Science approach some of today’s biggest societal questions using different approaches. The 2026 lecture series brings together researchers from disparate disciplines to showcase how faculty from across the college’s seven departments leverage wide-ranging methodologies and theoretical approaches to […]

    Free
  • AD-FINAL-2026 camp

    Register Now for Hearts, Hands and Voices Worship and Fine Arts Camp!

    Grace Lutheran Church 205 South Garner St, State College

    Register now for Heart, Hands and Voices Worship & Fine Arts Summer Camp with artistic director Dr. Michael Burkhardt and regional fine arts educators from June 22 – July 25, 2026, hosted by Grace Lutheran Church of State College! Children entering gr. 2-7 in Fall 2026 will create art and music, playing xylophones, bells/chimes, African […]

    $50
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    Celebrate Reading with Young Scholars of Central PA Charter School

    Young Scholars of Central PA Charter School 1530 Westerly Parkway, State College, PA, United States

    Young Scholars of Central PA Charter School is hosting a “Reading Celebration” event for prek students. The event is geared towards 4- and 5-year olds. There will be read alouds, activities to go along with the read alouds, pizza, and snacks. Registration is required. You can register at yscp.org.

  • Margaret Nagawa

    Curator Talk: Margaret Nagawa

    Palmer Museum of Art 650 Bigler Road, University Park, PA, United States

    Maragaret Nagawa is the curator of Insistent Presence: Contemporary African Art from the Chazen Collection and a Ph.D. candidate at Emory specializing in contemporary African art. Her research focuses on sculpture and language, showing that artists center the human body in forging alternative definitions to the narrow categorizations of art, craft, and literature envisioned by colonial administrators. […]

    Free

  • The “Robin Hood of Pennsylvania”

    South Hill School of Business and Technology 480 Waupelani Dr, State College, PA, United States

    Our Speaker will be Matt Maris. He will discuss a famous Pennsylvania Outlaw named David Lewis,considered the “Robin Hood of Pennsylvania”. Matt has been producing a PBS/WPSU TV episode about him. The episode aired this Fall.Mr. Maris is a World Cultures and AP Human Geography teacher at Bellefonte High School in Centre County. While his […]

    Free
  • Church Resized

    Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner

    Nittany Valley Benefit Dinner
    Greater Buffalo Run Valley UMC 112 Trinity Court, Bellefonte

    Friday, March 6 Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner Too tired to cook Friday night? Greater Buffalo Run Valley United Methodist Church serves a monthly community dinner. The March 6th dinner is pork and sauerkraut. The dinner includes pork and sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, applesauce and dessert. April’s dinner is ham and green beans. It will be held […]

    $12
  • March Into Botany

    March into Botany Day Camp

    March into Botany Day Camp
    Discovery Space 1224 N Atherton St, State College

    March 9-13KIDS AGED 6-10From a sprouting seed to a towering tree, plants provide nourishment, shade, medicine, and more. Go green with this glimpse into a beautiful botanical world. Extended care available 8am-5pm for additional $55.

    $300 – $325
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    Bellefonte Cash Bingo

    Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School 116 East Bishop Street, Bellefonte, PA, PA, United States

    Cash BINGO: Monday September 8, October 13, November 10, December 15, January 12, February 9, March 9, April 13, May 11, and June 8th; at St. John’s Catholic School, 116 East Bishop Street Bellefonte. Paying out $850 each evening. Doors will open to the public for food and Games of Chance at 6PM, and the […]

    $20
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    Nittany Valley Writers’ Network Meeting

    Schlow Centre Region Library 211 S. Allen St., State College, PA, United States

    The Nittany Valley Writers’ Network will meet on Tuesday, March 10 in the Schlow Library Community Room, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Vicka Kharitonova Pevzner, author of “Beyond the Birch Trees: Short Tales of Growing Up Soviet,” will discuss writing her book, finding a publisher, and how she promoted it. In 35 fast-paced vignettes, […]

    Free
  • Vicka Kharitonova Pevzner_300ppi (2)

    Nittany Valley Writers’ Network Meeting

    Schlow Centre Region Library 211 S. Allen St., State College, PA, United States

    The Nittany Valley Writers’ Network will meet on Tuesday, March 10 in the Schlow Library Community Room, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Vicka Kharitonova Pevzner, author of “Beyond the Birch Trees: Short Tales of Growing Up Soviet,” will discuss writing her book, finding a publisher, and how she promoted it. In 35 fast-paced vignettes, […]

    Free
  • Drop-in Tours

    Drop-In Tour: Clothing Across Culture and Time

    Palmer Museum of Art 650 Bigler Road, University Park, PA, United States

    Discover the Palmer’s world-class collections and exhibitions with a friendly and knowledgeable museum guide. Each tour explores a theme, lasts about one hour, and includes close-looking through discussion and experiential learning opportunities. Guided tours start in the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Lobby. Join us for these free drop-in tours. Sign language interpretation for drop-in tours is offered upon request. Interpretation […]

    Free
  • CEW March 2026 Flyer

    Cultural Empowerment for Women Luncheon and Panel Discussion

    The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center 215 Innovation Boulevard, State College

    Join the Community Diversity Group and AAUW State College for lunch and panel discussion on Taking Care of Your Health for Retirement Security. Panelists will share tools and strategies for living healthier across the life span.

    $23 – $25
  • Creative Studio

    Creative Studio at the Palmer: Circles in Sound & Motion

    Palmer Museum of Art 650 Bigler Road, University Park, PA, United States

    Use clay to build art intended for movement, sound, or adornment. Create textured circles to become a windchime, necklace, magnet or something else of your choice and enjoy the relaxing effect of shaping clay. Hosted by Erin E. Carter, EdD, ATR-BC, Assistant Teaching Professor of Creative Arts Therapies, and Erin Bolger Welsh, Art Educator, these sessions offer […]

    Free
  • Decoding Dogs

    Decoding Dogs Day Camp

    Discovery Space 1224 N Atherton St, State College

    FOR KIDS AGED 6-10Dig into the science behind the beloved and incredible canine.Featuring Dr. Rebecca Jackson from Keystone Veterinary Care and her adorable canine companion!

    $125 – $145
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    Orchid Show – Central Pennsylvania Orchid Society

    Friends School 1900 University Dr, University Dr

    Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Central Pennsylvania orchid community at our upcoming orchid show, held on Saturday, March 21st (12–5 PM) and Sunday, March 22nd (10 AM–5 PM). This vibrant exhibition features a stunning array of blooming orchids meticulously cultivated by local growers from State College and throughout the state. Beyond the floral displays, […]