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LOG CABIN DAY
Curtin Village is hosting a Log Cabin Day this Sunday, June 23, from 2-5 p.m. The Roland Curtin Foundation is opening the Bryan Cabin for you to see what living there may have been like from 1825-1840 when the Eagle Iron Works were in operation. Tours will be available along with a log cabin building contest for children ages 3-17 using Lincoln Logs.
The event is free, but monetary donations are accepted to further the RCF's preservation efforts.
Curtin Village is located at 251 Curtin Village Road, Howard, (off Route 150 between Howard and Milesburg). Call Sue at 570-220-9290 for info or check the website at curtinvillage.com for upcoming events.
PUBLIC INVITED
Donald & Karen Vundhla, Brethren in Christ missionaries, will be visiting and sharing about their service during the worship service and picnic on Sunday, June 30, at Marsh Creek Brethren in Christ Church, 417 Summit Hill Road, Howard.
Karen grew up close to the church in Marsh Creek, and is the daughter of Lloyd and Cora Buckwalter, the church's founding pastoral couple.
A special time for the service is at 10 a.m. with a picnic following in the church pavilion. The Vundhla's serve in the area of Zimbabwe, Africa, encouraging workers and overseeing finances of BIC ministries in the region. Ministries include a mission hospital, medical clinic and assisting locals with the building and establishment of houses of worship.
Marsh Creek BIC recently held a VBS program raising over $1,100 for ongoing church construction in Zimbabwe. Any questions please e-mail marshcreekbic@gmail.com or call Pastor Dan (814) 625-3544.
All food for the picnic will be provided.
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 Needhams will take the stage on June 23, followed by The Hyssongs on June 30.
Lamar Lighthouse Camp is located along Route 64, 2 miles south of I-80 exit 173.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS
Liberty Baptist Church in Blanchard will have Vacation Bible School from Sunday, June 23, through Friday, June 28. Get ready for a boatload of excitement during Ocean Commotion, where children will dive into learning about Noah and the worldwide flood of his day. Each evening begins with a free meal at 5:30 p.m. and concludes at 8 p.m. During this VBS for children ages 2 years old through sixth grade, you'll sniff the salty air and catch a glimpse of the endless blue sea! As the children explore the reason for that great watery commotion, we'll uncover important life lessons from Noah, who alone found favor in the eyes of God. We'll discover that, by God's grace, Noah stood for God (even when it meant standing alone), obeyed God, trusted God, thanked God in everything and feared God.
Register to attend (everything is free!) at libertyblanchardvbs.myanswers.com/ocean-commotion/ or call the church office at 570-962-2214. Friday evening is Family Night, bring the whole family to VBS. The church is located at 100 Bald Eagle St. in Blanchard.
Faith Baptist Church in Blanchard is having VBS June 24-28 from 6-8:15 p.m. each evening.
Children K-12 are invited to join in for a week of fun as you learn more about Christ's Character through Bible stories, games and participate in illusions and tricks at Faith Baptist Church, 145 Liberty Street, Blanchard. Call the church at (570) 962-3821 for more info.
Trinity Reformed Church in Hublersburg is having VBS July 7-11 from 6-8 p.m. Camp Firelight, a Summer Camp Adventure with God, will be the theme. Children can begin to learn the memory verse for the VBS week, Psalms 56:3. Children ages preschool to fifth grade (and parents) are invited each evening! Sign your child(ren) up to attend by contacting Emily at meaaba@yahoo.com or the church office at 814-383-9902. The church is located at 355 Hublersburg Road, Bellefonte.
DANCING
There will be a ballroom dance on Sunday, July 14, from 2-5 p.m., at Lambert Hall, Bellefonte.This dance day is to commemorate the one year anniversary of renewed ballroom dancing in Centre County. Cost is $10 per person. Text/call Rod at 717-543-8348 for more info.
REUNIONS
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 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.
YARD SALES
Centre Hall yard sales will be June 28-29. Mr. Sticky will be at the fire hall Friday and Saturday, along with sandwiches, cold drinks, coffee, restrooms and air conditioning. Several community residents are having their yard sales inside and outside the fire hall, so be sure to check those out as well.
Centre Hall Fire Company is hosting a Mega Bingo on Saturday, July 20, with nice cash payouts, lots of food and rip tickets. You won't want to miss it. Check the availability of tickets at the fire station on Monday evenings or during the town wide yard sales.
FIRE NEWS
Pleasant Gap Fire Company Carnival is in full swing, continuing this evening and tomorrow, June 21 and 22. Chances for the Pleasant Gap Fire Company's Gun Raffle that will be held on Sept. 14 will be sold during the carnival.
Mill Creek Fire Company has their Gun and Cash Raffle tickets on sale for the drawing on Sept. 21 at the Mill Creek Firemen's Park. Tickets are $10 and offer cash prizes, 100 guns, a Harley Davidson Sportster, a H-D Fat Boy and a Honda Rancher.
Gregg Township Fire Company's annual gun raffle will be on Sept. 28. Tickets are on sale now at $10 each or bargain priced at 3/$20.
Walker Township Fire Company's annual gun raffle will be on Oct. 19 at the fire station in Hublersburg. Tickets are $10.
COUNTRY JAM
The Back Porch String Band will host the monthly Country Jam at the Howard fire hall on Sunday, June 23, from 2-6 p.m. Country Jam is free and open to the public. A donation basket is passed for you to drop a few dollars in for the fire hall.
If you play an instrument you're welcome to play along, or relax and just enjoy the afternoon in the air conditioning listening to the tunes.
Those attending should bring a snack to share during the afternoon of music.
For more info on the Back Porch String Band or Country Jam, call Connie at 814-625-2724.
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.
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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.