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YMCA of Centre County’s Summer Lunch Program Returns for 2026
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The YMCA of Centre County’s Summer Lunch Program will return for 2026 to provide weekly bulk meal distributions for children while schools are out of session. Families wishing to participate must pre-register for the program by completing the required application. Only one application per family is needed. Once submitted, families are automatically enrolled and will not receive…
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Former Penn State Football Captain to Fly With U.S. Navy Blue Angels
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A former Penn State football captain and current staff member will fly with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels this weekend. Michael Mauti, a legendary leader of the 2012 Nittany Lion team, will ride in the backseat of an F/A-18 Super Hornet on Friday, ahead of the Air Dot Show Central PA at Harrisburg International Airport…
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CCRRA Collection Brings in Nearly 29 Tons of Household Hazardous Waste
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The Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority disposed of more than 57,000 pounds of household hazardous waste during its annual collection event April 24-25. A total of 983 vehicles brought hazardous items to the free drop-off, according to the CCRRA. Residents of 32 Centre County municipalities, along with visitors from surrounding counties, participated in the…
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Centre Furnace Mansion to Host 30th Annual Plant Celebration
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The Centre County Historical Society will host its 30th Annual Plant Celebration on Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Centre Furnace Mansion, 1001 E. College Ave., State College. Since 1996, the event has become a local tradition, offering a community gathering of plant enthusiasts and garden lovers to buy plants, learn…
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Boalsburg Church to Host Free Outdoor Concerts
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Spring in Boalsburg has a way of pulling people outside. Zion Lutheran Church is leaning into that this year with a new free outdoor concert series on the lawn at 305 N. Church St. in Boalsburg, across from the church, open to anyone who wants to attend. Kicking off the series is Rock Hill Revival…
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Happy Valley Improv Hosts 5th Annual XL Improv Festival
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For the fifth year in a row, the XL Improv Festival is coming to State College, and bringing with it comedy performers and fans alike from all over the country. From Thursday, May 14 through Sunday, May 17 at the Blue Brick Theatre, Happy Valley Improv hosts a series of workshops, in addition to 12…
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Free Bike Safety Check to Be Held in Boalsburg
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With spring bike season getting underway, Zion Lutheran Church in Boalsburg will host a free Bike Safety Check for the community from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 2. The event will take place in the parking lot of the church at 105 Old Boalsburg Road and is open to all ages. Zion…
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Event in State College to Address Affordability Issues
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Central PA United will host an afternoon of information and conversation about affordability issues this weekend in State College. The political advocacy group’s event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, in Sidney Friedman Park, 241 S. Fraser St. Advocates and nonprofit organizations that work directly with people affected by…
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Patton Township Using New System for Direct Communication With Residents
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Patton Township is using a new system for direct, real-time communication with residents. The township recently implemented Savvy Citizen, a notification system for local governments to send emergency alerts, event updates, information such as trash collection delays and utility outages and more. Township residents and neighbors can choose to receive notifications with push alerts on…
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Pascuala Ilabaca y Fauna Bring Chilean Folk to Manny’s Live Performance Space
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Manny’s Live Performance Space in State College continues its run of internationally acclaimed programming with a special performance by Pascuala Ilabaca y Fauna on Thursday, April 30. Pascuala Ilabaca is a Chilean singer, composer and accordionist whose work bridges traditional roots with modern experimentation. Drawing from Chilean folk, Latin American rhythms, jazz and global influences,…