JACKSONVILLE FESTIVAL

There will be a pre-festival planning meeting on Saturday, June 15, at 1 p.m. at the festival grounds pavilion. Volunteers are needed to attend the planning meeting so that another wonderful festival can happen.

The annual Jacksonville Cemetery Association Festival is held each year in mid-July.

HELP NEEDED

Help is needed to spread mulch at the parks in Howard tomorrow, June 8, starting at 9 a.m. Howard Parks and Recreation Committee along with scouts of Troop 353 are looking for some extra hands to get the job done. Bring your shovel, rake or wheelbarrow to assist! Many hands make light work … and a beautiful park for everyone to enjoy!

SUNDAY CONCERTS

Lamar Lighthouse Camp will be having their Sunday evening concerts during the summer in the campground’s multi-purpose pavilion. The concerts start at 7 p.m. and the public is invited. The concerts are free but a love offering is taken each week.

The first concert will be on June 9 when Glory Way will be on stage. The Foresters will be singing on June 16 followed by the Needhams on June 23.

Lamar Lighthouse Camp is located along Route 64, 2 miles south of I-80 exit 173.

CONCERT

Wingate Faith Church will welcome Chiz Rider on Sunday, June 16, for a trumpet concert. The free concert begins at 9 a.m. and everyone is welcome.

Food and fellowship will follow the concert service.

Chiz’ trumpet ministry appeals to a wide age range. From the heartfelt “Amazing Grace,” which he played at a Billy Graham Crusade, to the high energy contemporary sounds of “SOS,” which he plays at youth concerts, the music and ministry of Chiz Rider is reaching people for Christ.

The church is located beside Wingate Elementary and is behind Sheetz in Wingate on 111 Runville Road, Bellefonte.

MONUMENT FESTIVAL

The Monument Festival will be on Friday, June 14, from 6-9 p.m. and on Saturday, June 15, from noon to 9 p.m. this year. There will be live music, crafts and fireworks.

5K AND FESTIVAL

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Porter Township 5K Color Fun Run/Walk last Saturday. There were about 100 participants (and a white German Shepherd that ended up with green color on it’s ears) who enjoyed the 5K Run this year. Proceeds from the registration fee for the Run/Walk will be used towards the expenses of the festival that will be held tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The 8th annual Porter Township Heritage Days Festival will again be held at Recreation Park in Lamar, along Route 64. The opening ceremony begins at 10 a.m., followed by a Pickleball playoff, kid’s pedal pull, DJ and live music, crafts and food vendors, Civil War encampment, petting zoo, games and activities for the whole family and much more.

At the park stage, the Lomison Family will be singing from noon to 2 p.m., followed by Magician Richard Benninghoff from 2:30-3 p.m., Dave Benner story telling from 3-3:30 p.m. and the Ally J. Band from 4-5:30 p.m.

At 6 p.m. the winners will be drawn for the beef raffle and basket raffles. Fireworks close out the evening at 9:15 p.m., in the field across the road from Dotterer Equipment.

Call “Larry the Cable Guy” at 570-726-6635 with any questions or for more info.

BIBLE SCHOOL

Marsh Creek Brethren in Christ Church invites children (and their parents) to Vacation Bible School on Sunday, June 9, through Wednesday, June 12, at the church located along Summit Hill Road, just five miles west of Howard.

A kick-off picnic will be held Sunday at 5:30 p.m. before Bible School starts and then each evening afterward from 6:30-8 p.m. Children ages Pre-K and up (along with their parents) are welcome to join us each evening for Bible Stories, games, songs, Legos, building blocks, and offering challenge and more. The theme is “Building up the Temple — God’s wisdom will guide you. For more info call Kathy at 814-880-8744 or Pastor Dan at 814-625-3544.

FIRE NEWS

Pleasant Gap Fire Company has set the new dates for their fire company carnival. The carnival is going to be held on June 20, 21 and 22, 2024. The parade will be held on Thursday evening, June 20. The fire company is selling chances for six cash prizes of $500 each that will be given away during the last night of the carnival. Chances are 6/$5 or $1 each.

Chances for the Pleasant Gap Fire Company’s Gun Raffle that will be held on Sept. 14 will also be sold during the carnival.

YARD SALES

Community yard sales will be on June 7-8 for Beech Creek and Blanchard areas.

Avis and Castanea yard sales are today and tomorrow, too.

The Friendship Community Center rented tables to vendors to be inside for both days, so stop by to shop and get some good food from the FCC kitchen that will be open both days starting at 8 a.m. FCC will be selling Texas hotdogs, regular hotdogs, snacks, soda and bottled water.

Centre Hall yard sales will be June 28-29.

100 Mile yard sale, July 19-20. The 100 miles of yard sales goes through Snow Shoe, Pine Glen, Karthaus, Sinnamahonig, Driftwood, Frenchville, Shawville, Benezette, Medix and Weedville.

CLOTHING BANK

Light of the World Community Clothing Bank will be open on Friday, June 7, from 2:30-5 p.m. and on Saturday, June, 8, from 9 a.m. to noon. Free clothes for all ages along with accessories, bed linens and more. The Clothing Bank is in St. John’s United Church of Christ, 145 W. Linn St., in Bellefonte. Call 814-355-9072 for details.

REUNIONS

Lock Haven High Class of 1961 is holding their reunion at Restless Oaks Restaurant on Saturday, June 15. Meet at 11:30 a.m. at the restaurant to eat promptly at noon. Call your reservations to Carol Coakley at 570-962-2265 or Kay Madden at 570-769-5286.

The reunion had been planned for 9 Irons Restaurant, but has been changed to Restless Oaks.

Lock Haven High School Class of 1967 is holding their 57th class reunion on June 22 at 4 p.m. at Joyce Beaty’s house, 153 Beach Street, Blanchard. Classmates and their guests should RSVP by June 8 to Georgette Rupert at 570-962-3385 or Joyce Beaty at 570-962-3355. Please make reservations so we have a head count. There will be no charge, but classmates are being asked to bring covered dishes of food to share for the meal. Bring your lawn chair and be ready to share your old memories. Spread the word so all classmates know to come to this year’s reunion!

HUNTING CLASSMATES

Bald Eagle Nittany Class of 1974 is having their 50th year class reunion on Aug. 3 at the Fallon Hotel in Lock Haven. We are looking for some classmates to send them an invitation. If anyone has an address, phone number or the Facebook contact for Deb (Strouse) Ickes, Elaine Sue (Stover) Kelihar, Nancy (Greninger) Eischeid or Ronald Hackenburg, please call Patti at 570-660-5291 or Sharon at 570-660-2484.

BARGAINS AND BLESSINGS

Bargains and Blessings Community Closet will be open June 22 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., in the parking lot of Advanced Family Chiropractic, 3076 Eagle Valley Drive, Mill Hall. Gently used clothing, shoes, and accessories for the entire family are available. Sizes range from infants through 3X. (Schedule and location are subject to change.)

Bargains and Blessings Community Closet is an outreach ministry of Faith Chapel UMC that serves Beech Creek, Blanchard, Howard, and surrounding areas. All proceeds go back into the community to help families in need. For more information, visit the church’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/faithchapelumc or email jbumbarger@comcast.net.

FUN FAIR

Faith Chapel United Methodist Church is once again having their Roger A. White Fun Fair and Silent Auction on Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

More info. will be coming on this exciting event for all ages!

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Howard Happenings is written and compiled by Tammy Coakley who can be reached by email at tammysue0115@gmail.com or by telephone at 814-625-2684.