Karen Dabney
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Julia Whicker’s Everblooming Flowers
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Author Julia Whicker of State College never dreamed she would start a handcrafted paper flowers business. Although her parents and sister are artists, she viewed her youthful artistic efforts as “kids’ stuff” and left that behind to pursue a career in writing literary fiction. “It’s the hardest thing you can do,” Whicker says of writing…
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It’s Your Move: Centre County Groups Gather for Fun and Games
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Board games and card games are entertaining, fun pastimes for children, families and the young at heart. Many adults continue their family’s gaming traditions, or reconnect with them later in life. Centre County has an abundance of game-playing groups, and some are open to all ages. Group members explain why they enjoy the hobby, and…
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Artist Jim Jackson Brings Fresh Approaches to Traditional Materials
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Artist Jim Jackson takes his creative inspiration from nature and other cultures, especially the indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest. A native of Wellsboro, Jackson taught elementary art at Blackhawk School District near Pittsburgh for 14 years before moving to Bellefonte and marrying his wife, Peggy, a math teacher. He retired after 17 years of…
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Avoiding the Dieting Yo-Yo
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Local experts share positive methods for healthy eating and weight management.
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A Window to the Divine: Iconographer Mary Kay Laplante
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Mary Kay Laplante creates icons in the studio of her State College home using materials and techniques that date back to the medieval era of Eastern Orthodox religious tradition. “When I first began learning about icons, I saw them as stiff-looking and, in some cases, out of proportion,” says Laplante, who is Roman Catholic. “I…
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RamaLama Decides to Hang Up the Doo-Wop Mic
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“After eight years of bringing doo-wop music to Centre County and across the state, RamaLama has decided to hang up their rock-and-roll shoes,” said Tom Wilson, a band member and former mayor of Bellefonte. The six members of RamaLama will delight audiences with their a capella harmonies one more time at their final concert on…
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Grange Fair Draft Horse Show Exhibitors to Show Their Skills
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CENTRE HALL – The Grange Fair Equine Center is hosting its annual Draft Horse Show Aug. 24 through Aug. 26, with competitions scheduled at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day. “We really encourage people to come,” said Patrick Cole, a member of the Draft Horse Committee of the Grange Fair Equine Program. “The Grange…
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The Making of the Grange Fair
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CENTRE HALL — The Grange Fair is celebrating its 149th anniversary this year from Aug. 18 to 26. Thousands of people from throughout the United States will flock to Centre Hall to enjoy 10 days of livestock shows, food, carnival rides and entertainment at the last remaining tenting fair in America. “We’re the only true…
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Women’s Welcome Club Has Promoted Friendship and Fun for 45 Years
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For 45 years, the Women’s Welcome Club of State College has provided Centre County women with opportunities to make friends, serve the community and have fun. To celebrate this milestone, the club will hold a 45th Anniversary Bash with an old-fashioned pig roast on Saturday, Aug. 12, for members and guests, including new members who…
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Bellefonte Arts and Crafts Fair Celebrates 40th Anniversary
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BELLEFONTE — Music, arts and crafts will return to the streets of downtown Bellefonte for the 40th annual Bellefonte Arts and Crafts Fair on Friday and Saturday. The fair will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, with on-stage entertainment, artists,…