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10 Years of ‘Life-Affirming’ Growth for Centre LGBT+
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Ten years ago, a handful of people recognized the need for a local group where LGBT individuals could reach out to each other for support, information and fellowship. Centre LGBT+, a nonprofit organization, is celebrating a decade of efforts to strengthen bonds within the community and throughout the entire region. “It’s exciting to help the…
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Interpreting Happy Valley: Photographer Kevin Reilly
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Photographer Kevin D. Reilly pulled into the Fraser Street garage on an overcast and at times rainy fall afternoon. He looked up at the sky and questioned if it would clear. He hoped the weather forecast would be accurate and he wouldn’t lose the perfect lighting. The clouds parted and as the sun came out,…
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A Culinary Trip at Café Luna: Restaurateurs Offer a Taste of Their Kazakhstan Homeland
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Centre County diners can take a culinary trip through eastern Europe and central Asia right here in Pleasant Gap. Café Luna, which opened in October 2022, focuses on sweet and savory regional dishes from faraway lands. The restaurant is run by Gary Shindy, his parents and other family and friends. The family hails from Kazakhstan…
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An Egg-cellent Labor of Love: Bellefonte Easter Egg Hunt
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The event brings together more than just families: over the past 15 years, it has banded together volunteers across the community to come together and create a memory-making day.
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Founding Foodie Hector Cruz’s Group Brings Together Thousands to Talk Local Dining
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Hector Cruz developed his appreciation for great food through his success as sales manager for an Audi dealership in Miami. “The owner of the dealership, every time that we got No. 1 in the region, he used to take us to dinner to the places he liked in Miami—these wonderful restaurants where the food was…
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State College Choral Society Celebrates 75 Years
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Rich in tradition, beautiful art, and community engagement, the State College Choral Society is music to the ears of many as the organization celebrates its 75th anniversary. The choral society was established in December 1948, when the 35-member Music Section of the Women’s Club in State College recruited men for a performance of Bach’s B minor…
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Port Matilda: From Plank Road to the Brick Company
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When cruising down Interstate 99, it’s easy to fly past exit 61. Nestled in the Bald Eagle Valley just off the highway between Tyrone and State College lies the small town of Port Matilda. Today, the town has a bank, market, post office, elementary school and the Port Matilda Hotel and Tavern (which boasts some…
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Let’s Face It with Emily Goes Beyond the Basics of Face Painting
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If you think you know face painting, think again. Local artist Emily Cooper’s new and growing business, Let’s Face It with Emily, is about far more than just a simple heart or a rainbow on one cheek. Cooper, with her clear talents and long-time penchant for painting, transforms face painting into a true art, creating…
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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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Expanding Connections: Paula Williams Begins Second Year Leading Centre County United Way
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Paula Williams, executive director of the Centre County United Way, embraces the approach that challenges present opportunities. With a year of challenging firsts behind her—including rappelling 110 feet down the side of Beaver Stadium as part of the Over the Edge fundraiser and helping bring together more than 2,000 volunteers for the Day of Caring—Williams…
