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Mount Nittany Health Golf Classic Raises Record Total
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This year’s Mount Nittany Health Foundation Golf Classic raised more than $470,000, a record total for the annual fundraising event. Held on Sept. 20 at the Penn State Golf Courses, the sold-out 34th annual tournament featured 288 golfers. Proceeds from the event will support the construction of the new $350 million,10-story patient tower at Mount…
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Arboretum’s Pumpkin Fest Returns With Expanded Hours, New Offerings
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The Arboretum at Penn State’s annual fall festival returns this month with expanded hours and new activities to enjoy. Pumpkin Fest is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. Prior to that, the Arboretum will hold its annual pumpkin giveaway from 1 to 5…
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Fall Fest Returns to Downtown State College for 23rd Year
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As the leaves change and temperatures grow cooler, downtown State College will once again celebrate fall with a day of family fun. Downtown State College Improvement District’s 23rd annual Fall Fest will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday on the 200 block of South Allen Street. As in years past, the Centre…
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Retired CATA GM Hugh Mose Named to Transit Hall of Fame
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Hugh Mose, who served as general manager of the Centre Area Transportation Authority for 19 years, was among three people inducted into the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Hall of Fame on Wednesday. Established in 1983, the Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have had long and distinguished careers in public transportation and have made…
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Penn Highlands Community College to Host Open House at New Centre County Location
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Pennsylvania Highlands Community College will welcome the public to explore its new Centre County location during an upcoming open house. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, at Penn Highlands Centre County, located on the second floor of the Match Factory building, 190 Match Factory Place in…
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Nittany Valley Symphony Names New Executive Director
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The board of the Nittany Valley Symphony has named a new executive director for the community orchestra. Gabriel Herrera succeeds Roberta Strebel, who is retiring after 17 years in the role. “We are excited to begin working with Gabriel Herrera,” board President Lisa Schroeder said. “People in this area may know him as an outstanding…
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Nittany MinitMart Raises More Than $176K for Volunteer Fire Companies
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Nittany MinitMart’s fifth annual “Fuel the Cause” campaign raised $176,934 for volunteer fire companies in central and northern Pennsylvania, the State College-based company announced on Thursday. The fundraiser started in March and concluded in June, surpassing last year’s record total by more than $25,000. “We just want this fundraiser to keep growing,” Nicole Masullo, Nittany…
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Workshop to Help Adults Support Youth Mental Health
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St. Mark Lutheran Church, 850 Snydertown Road, Howard, will host a youth mental health workshop with Jana Marie Foundation at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 12. The free youth mental health workshop is for adults — such as parents, grandparents, guardians and teachers — who wish to learn more about how to support children’s mental…
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Discovery Space and The Rivet to Host Summer Block Parties
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Update: A block party originally scheduled for Aug. 2 has been updated due to weather concerns. This story has been updated to reflect the change. A series of summer block party-style events in August will benefit the education and innovation efforts of a Centre Region nonprofit. Block Party Fridays will be held from 6 to 8…
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Mount Nittany Health to Hold Hunter Safety Day in Honor of Late EMS Manager
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Mount Nittany Health will host a Hunter Safety Day in honor of its former emergency medical services manager Rich Kelley, an avid outdoorsman who died unexpectedly earlier this year. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Mount Nittany Health Toftrees, the new outpatient facility at Toftrees…