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Holiday Festivals and Fairs Highlight Centre County Weekend
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The upcoming weekend is one of the busiest of the season for holiday festivals, markets and entertainment throughout Centre County. From Boalsburg to Bellefonte, Lemont to Millheim and State College to Spring Mills, here’s a look at what’s happening around the area Dec. 6-8. For more of what’s going on around the region, visit our…
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Celebrating 42nd Year, Alternative Christmas Fair Honors the ‘True Spirit of Holiday Giving’
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A Centre County holiday tradition will celebrate its 42nd year of honoring the spirit of the season by providing opportunities to give to charitable causes. The Alternative Christmas Fair will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, at University Baptist & Brethren Church (UBBC), 411 S. Burrowes St. in State…
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State College Area Roller Derby to ‘Wreck the Halls’ With Holiday-Themed Bout
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State College Area Roller Derby will celebrate the holidays with its “Wreck the Halls” event on Saturday at C3 Sports, 200 Ellis Place, State College. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. and the festive fun gets underway at 5 p.m. with a seasonally-themed bout between the Happy Valley Hellbenders and the Nittany Nightmares. Tickets are…
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‘Blue Christmas’ to Offer Hope for Those Grieving During the Holidays
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“Blue Christmas,” an annual gathering for those who are experiencing loss during the holiday season, will be hosted by Calvary Church, 150 Harvest Drive in Boalsburg, at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. The gathering, first held by the church last year, is designed to provide support and perspective for those who are feeling grief…
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Bees Knees Coffee to Open Downtown Bellefonte Cafe
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A local mobile coffee business is getting ready to open a cafe in downtown Bellefonte. Bees Knees Coffee plans to open Shaky Hands Coffee Shop in March at 106 W. Bishop St. “This has been a loooooong awaited announcement and we’re still waiting for an opening day but we are happy to announce that you…
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‘The Nutcracker’ to Leap Onto the Stage at Eisenhower Auditorium
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“The Nutcracker,” a classic ballet about a young girl’s magical adventure with a toy nutcracker that comes to life, is set to take to the Eisenhower Auditorium stage on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m.
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Local Historia: Bellefonte’s Early Jails
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Local Historia’s Matt Maris investigates the history of Bellefonte’s jails to solve the mysteries of which were earliest and where they were located.
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A Look Into Bellefonte’s New Bookstore
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The new bookstore at 130 S. Allegheny St. in Bellefonte, had a brisk flow of customers on its opening day.
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On the Range with Pennsylvania’s Professional Farm Sitters
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Pennsylvania has tens of thousands of farms, most family-owned. So who’s watching the animals when they’re gone?
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Pennsylvania Military Museum to Close for More Than a Year for Renovation Project
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The Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg will be closed to the public for more than a year as it undergoes a $3.4 million renovation. Starting Dec. 8, the museum at 51 Boal Avenue will be closed for approximately 14 months, according to a news release from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. The museum’s archives…