Community & Entertainment
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January Is a Call to Action to Respond to Stalking
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This column by Centre Safe Executive Director Jennifer Pencek originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. When we talk about acts of interpersonal violence, oftentimes people will focus on sexual assault or domestic violence, both of which are horrendous, traumatic crimes. But one crime that often gets lumped onto the end of lists of crimes…
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Busy Weekend of Fall Festivals and More on Tap Around Centre County
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The weekend of Sept. 29-Oct. 1 is packed with activities around Centre County, including fall festivals, Oktoberfests, fairs, concerts and more. Check out some of the weekend highlights below. For more fall events, visit our guide, and see what’s happening year-round on our community calendar. • Way Fruit Farm Pumpkin Patch Opening and MoreFriday, 4-7…
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Downtown State College Cheesesteak Shop Sets Opening Date
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A new cheesesteak shop that promises a taste of Philly in downtown State College has set an opening date. Campus Steaks plans to hold a grand opening on Aug. 28 at 119 S. Pugh St., according to a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page. A sign in the window lists Aug. 21 as the grand…
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Throwing a Party for Thousands: Central PA 4th Fest Returns as Day-Long Celebration
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As the new executive director of the Central PA 4th Fest, Celesta Powell is leading the charge in reigniting the day-long community celebration that so many loved before COVID-19 forced organizers to produce scaled-back events over the past three years.
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Bellefonte Cruise: Schedule of Events and More
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The Historic Bellefonte Cruise returns on Friday and Saturday for its 34th year of bringing the community together for a weekend of fun in downtown Bellefonte. (The event started 35 years ago, but was not held in 2020 because of COVID-19. Things kick off with the Open Cruise through downtown Bellefonte at 6 p.m. on…
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Q&A with Pat McCool, Chairman of the Bellefonte Cruise
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BELLEFONTE — With the Historic Bellefonte Cruise set to take place Friday and Saturday in downtown Bellefonte, Pat McCool, chairman of the event since 2010, agreed to answer the most frequently asked questions about the Cruise for Centre County Gazette readers and ask a few questions of his own. CCG: How many years has the…
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Happy Valley Restaurant Week Returns to Showcase Centre County Eateries
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Something special will be on menus around Centre County as Happy Valley Restaurant week gets started on Friday and continues through June 25. The annual event will feature nearly 20 participating restaurants offering limited-time specials showcasing their variety and their chefs’ skills. “This year, we expanded to include two weekends, following a chef’s suggestion last year,”…
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Dunkin’ to Open New Downtown State College Location
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Updated June 10. A new Dunkin’ location is hitting Happy Valley. The coffee and donut joint will open another State College store at 141 S. Garner St. in the former location of Starbucks, a Highland Holding Group spokesperson confirmed to Onward State Wednesday. A fall opening is planned for the new location, according to a…
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Historical Society Hosting Centre County Explorers Day
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The Centre County Historical Society is hosting a Centre County Explorers Day for visitors of all ages at the Centre Furnace Mansion from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. To celebrate the newly designed Centre County Explorers Passport, visitors will have the opportunity to pick up a passport for themselves or their family, tour the…
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Pegula Ice Arena to Host Summer Kick-Off Carnival
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Looking for some fun out of the sun this weekend? Pegula Ice Arena is hosting its “Summer Kick-Off Carnival” from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The carnival will feature a 70-foot inflatable obstacle course and a bounce house on the varsity rink inside Pegula Ice Arena. Additionally, there will be face painting, games, prizes…