Community
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State College Kiwanis Club Celebrating 100 Years of Service
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The Kiwanis Club of State College is celebrating a century of service to improve the lives of children and youth in the local community and beyond. Centre County’s Board of Commissioners on Tuesday issued a proclamation to commemorate the club’s 100th anniversary in April. “I’ve seen a lot of the good works that you folks…
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After Renovations, Timberland Federal Credit Union Celebrates Grand Reopening in Pleasant Gap
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Timberland Federal Credit Union recently celebrated the grand reopening of its Bellefonte/Pleasant Gap branch following renovations designed to create a more welcoming space. The credit union at 161 W. College Ave. welcomed community members for a March 19 ribbon-cutting, refreshments and a look at the new atmosphere in connection with CBICC, which also hosted an…
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Remote Area Medical to Host Free 2-Day Health Care Clinic in Centre County
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Remote Area Medical — a nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free dental, vision and medical care to those in need — will hold a free, two-day clinic in collaboration with Penn State this weekend in Centre County. The clinic is set for Saturday, March 29, and Sunday, March 30, at Bald Eagle Area Middle and…
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Mount Nittany Medical Center Implements New Visitor Check-In Policy
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Mount Nittany Medical Center has a new visitor check-in policy intended “to enhance security and safety,” according to Mount Nittany Health. Beginning Tuesday, visitors age 16 and older must check in, show identification and register at all public entrances upon arrival at the College Township hospital. Visitors are encouraged to allow extra time for the…
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Tussey Mountain Hosts End-of-Season Pond Skim
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Tussey Mountain hosted its pond skimming competition to close out the skiing season on Saturday. Skiers and snowboarders wear silly costumes and race down the mountain during the annual event, attempting to skim over a frigid pond formed at the bottom of the mountain as the snow at the top melts with the warm weather.…
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Iftar Brings Together State College Community Members During Ramadan
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An annual Ramadan iftar hosted by the One Hand Foundation and Islamic Society of Central Pennsylvania brought together community leaders, officials and residents for an evening of reflection, cultural exchange and sharing. Amid traditional lanterns and Ramadan-inspired decor, the event on Wednesday at the State College Municipal Building included prayer, speeches and a communal meal…
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New Town Pride Gift Shop Celebrates State College and Pennsylvania
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Updated 5:05 p.m. March 23. A new shop set to open in downtown State College will offer a curated selection of items highlighting the local community and Pennsylvania. Town Pride State College is scheduled to open on April 5 at 240 E. Calder Way. The store will offer “high-quality, locally-inspired” apparel such as custom-designed sweaters,…
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Opening Date Pushed Back for Buffalo Wild Wings in Downtown State College
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After a slight delay, Buffalo Wild Wings’ new downtown State College location will soon open its doors. The restaurant chain’s location at 134 S. Garner St., on the lower level of The Maxxen, was originally scheduled to open on March 17, but will now begin welcoming customers at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25. Rick…
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Fashion Showcase at State Theatre to Feature Student Designers
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A fashion showcase this weekend in downtown State College will feature artistic expressions and entrepreneurial efforts of student designers and performers. The Entertainment Business Club at Penn State’s inaugural Fashion Showcase will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave. A social hour will kick off the…
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WPSU, SCASD to Host 4th Annual Multicultural Children’s Festival
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WPSU and the State College Area School District will co-host the Multicultural Children’s Festival from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at the State College Area High School South Building. Discover the world through art, music and hands-on activities for children. The first 750 children registered in advance for the event will receive a take-home bag and multicultural…