ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Ice scream, you scream! We all scream for Ice Cream!

Here’s your chance to enjoy ice cream this Sunday at Curtin Village on July 28 at 2 p.m.

The ice cream will be free to all those who are taking a tour at Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village on Sunday afternoon. The ice cream is free, thanks to the owners of these Bellefonte Bed and Breakfast establishments: Bellefonte B & B, The Queen, Riffles & Runs, Our Fair Lady, Craftsman on Curtin, Reynold’s Mansion and Simplicity.

The homemade ice cream is being provided by Mill Hall’s Ice Shack, so bring the family and friends and explore the history of Curtin Village located at 251 Curtin Road, Howard. Tours are provided by volunteers of the nonprofit Roland Curtin Foundation and include a site orientation, interior tours of both the mansion and furnace complex and a narrative about the family of Civil War Governor Andrew Gregg Curtin. Learn how iron was made in central Pennsylvania using locally available resources like iron ore, limestone, charcoal and water.

Donations are appreciated and are used to preserve and interpret this significant 19th century ironmaking site. For more info call Sue at 570-220-9290.

REUNIONS

Bald Eagle Area Class of 1961 will hold their annual reunion dinner on Saturday, Aug. 3, beginning at 5 p.m., at the T/A Travel Center near Milesburg. All classmates and their guests are encouraged to attend. Call Sam for more info at 814-355-2448.

The descendants of Lewis and Ella Boone are invited to the annual Boone Reunion on Aug. 3, beginning at noon, at Camp One Point in Marsh Creek. Bring a covered dish to share. Call Makenzie at 814-933-7730 for more info.

The Schenck Reunion will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10, in Schenck’s Grove at Bald Eagle State Park, Howard. Lunch will begin at noon, followed by the business meeting and games at 2 p.m. Music will be provided by the Lomison Family and Friends. Bring a covered dish to share. Call Barb at 570-377-0688 with any questions.

YARNELL SUBS

Jack Miller will be making his famous subs as a fundraiser for the Yarnell Community Center.

Jack and his helpers will be making the subs July 31-Aug. 3. It’s best to pre-order yours for the day(s) you’d like and then come to pick them up from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be walk-in orders accepted as long as supplies last, so again it’s best to pre-order by calling Jack at 814-699-0548.

This year the meat choices for the subs are regular ($8); ham or turkey ($10); roast beef ($11); and a cheese steak or Canadian bacon will cost $12. Along with the meats, the traditional lettuce, onions, peppers and tomatoes will be offered with mayo, mustard and oil.

Pre-orders need to be placed before Sunday, July 28, so that supplies can be ordered and ready to fill the orders beginning on Wednesday, July 31.

This fundraiser will help to pay the taxes and purchase heating oil for the community center building. The center can be rented for $75 per day for your parties, showers or family meals by calling Jack at 814-699-0548.

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Undine Fire Company in Bellefonte is having a chicken BBQ at the fire station on Saturday, July 27. Chicken should be ready at 10 a.m. and will last until sold out.

The Millheim Summerfest is on Saturday, July 27, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Sunday, July 28, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Live music, arts and crafts, local food and drink and homegrown fun are planned for this year’s Summerfest. For more info visit www.pvcommunity.org

Pathway to Christ Church at 502 McElhattan Drive in McElhattan is having a pulled pork BBQ with slaw along with macaroni salad, baked beans and cake at the church on Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The cost of the meal is a donation and is available by curbside pickup. This is a great opportunity to get a fantastic meal and to meet some of the church members.

The church invites those of the community to attend their Sunday morning services each week at 10 a.m. The church bell will toll to welcome all those of the community. Dress is casual and the fellowship is wonderful. For more info email bpeters388@comcast.net or call BJ at 814-360-8760.

McElhattan yard sales will be held on Aug. 2-3.

Milesburg’s fall yard sale dates are Oct. 4-5.

LIONS NEWS

Howard Area Lions Food Bank distribution will be on Monday, Aug. 5 and Aug. 19, from noon to 3 p.m., at the former Beech Creek Elementary School. Bring back your sturdy boxes for food bank use.

Howard Area Lions will have their annual Father and Son Steak Night on Aug. 6 at the Yearick Center. Lion members and their sons are invited to attend. Other guests (non-members) are expected to pay $10. RSVP to Lion Fred before July 23 at 814-441-9270.

Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at the Yearick Center, Howard fire hall, on Aug. 7 from 1:30-6 p.m. Blood donors of all types are needed.

Howard Area Lions Club collects used eyeglasses that are then given to underprivileged people around the world. If you have old eye glasses consider giving them to the Lions. There’s a drop off box in the foyer of the bank in Beech Creek and you can bring the glasses to any food distribution or Bingo event happening during the year.

The Lions Club also has a medical equipment program where you can borrow items to use free of charge. Items like walkers, canes, wheel chairs, hospital beds, shower chairs and portable bedside potties are loaned out when someone needs them. If you have these types of items that you can donate to the Lions please let us know. If you have borrowed items and are no longer using them please return them to the Lions so that others may borrow them.

Milesburg Lions Club holds their Bingo every Thursday evening at the Milesburg Community Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:45 p.m.

CORN & HOT DOGS

WoodmenLife local Chapter 691 will be holding the traditional annual hot dog and corn roast on Monday evening, Aug. 5, beginning at 6 p.m., at Bald Eagle State Park. Members and their guests are invited to bring a covered dish and come to enjoy a picnic supper with lots of good food and fellowship.

Our Chapter will provide the hot dogs and corn, but each family is to bring their own drinks and silverware for the meal.

In addition to bringing a covered dish to share, please bring a few canned food items along to help our local chapter fight hunger.

After the meal a special presentation is going to happen that you won’t want to miss! Regional Director Michaele Geibel will be here to do the honors of making the special presentation.

For more info about WoodmenLife or this meal, contact our “retired” WoodmenLife representative Larry Butler at 570-726-6635.

CHEER CLUB

Senior Cheer Club met on July 11 for a picnic lunch at Bald Eagle State Park. Club President Larry Butler and his wife, Emma, were missing since they’d taken a trip to Sight and Sound, but Vice President Fay Confer handled the meeting’s agenda without any trouble.

After the Pledge to the flag and reciting the Lord’s Prayer, Judy Cain read the Bible devotions taken from Isaiah 25, verses 1-12.

Janie Confer read the minutes from the prior meeting and gave the roll call of attendance. There were 19 enjoying the picnic today and each paid their $2 monthly dues.

At the June meeting, Relda Williams’ name was drawn by Finley Glossner as the door prize winner. Finley was visiting Cheer Club with his grandparents, Bill and Brenda, since they babysit him during his summer vacation from school. Relda brought the door prize for the July meeting, which was won by Roger Young. Roger will now bring the door prize for the Aug. 1 meeting that will be held at the Friendship Community Center in Beech Creek. Anyone 55 years of age and older is invited to attend. Bring a covered dish to share for the luncheon that begins at noon and an unwrapped item for the Chinese Auction that will be held.

LEMONT CONCERTS

Concerts are held each Friday evening, from 7:30-9 p.m., on the Lemont Village Green, 133 Mount Nittany Road, Lemont. Tonight’s concert features Blue Eyed Sally, a new group to the pavilion stage.

If there is light rain — the concert is on, bring your umbrellas or pop-up canopies. Thunder and lightning will see the concert moved to the Granary, so check the website, www.lemontvillage.org, for info.

Scout Troop 367 will be selling ice cream cones, so make a donation and enjoy the ice cream and music on the Village Green.

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.

Tru-Vintage will be performing on July 28. The Miller’s will be returning to Lamar for the Aug. 4 concert.

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

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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.