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SPORTSMEN'S EVENTS
Liberty Township Sportsmen's Association, Marsh Creek Road, Howard, will be having a Turkey Shoot this Sunday, Jan. 26, at 9:30 a.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Everyone is invited!
The club is also holding its 13th annual Coyote Hunt the weekend of Feb. 28-Mar. 2.
Those wanting to enter the hunt can sign up at the club house each Sunday through Feb. 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. Or you can also print a registration form along with the rules and regulations of the hunt from the website, www.libertysportsmen.com, and mail it in.
The hunt will be held in compliance with PA Game Commission regulations. Anyone having any questions can call Butch at 814-280-3015.
The club house will be open during the hunt with vendors holding a flea market. Items are limited to those of hunting, fishing or camping genres. Call to rent a table for the flea market. Food will also be sold on Saturday and Sunday of the hunt as well.
More info will be shared on the Coyote Hunt as it nears.
FREE TECH HELP
Join Mid-State Literacy Council on Jan. 29 at 11 a.m. at Howard United Methodist Church for a free technology lecture called "Is that AI?" In this session, we'll teach you tips and tools to help you determine if an image was generated by AI (artificial intelligence). We'll show you how to do a reverse image search to find out the internet history of any image you find online. While we can't definitively tell whether an image is AI, these tools will make you a tech savvy internet user. This lecture is open to any adult 50 or older. To register for this lecture, please call 814-238-1809 or email agiedroc@mid-stateliteracycouncil.org.
SWEETHEART DINNER
Sugar Valley Fire Company is holding a Sweetheart Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 3-6:30 p.m. Bring your sweetheart or your someone special to enjoy an Amish Wedding Meal Buffet with many of your favorite wedding style foods. Roast chicken with stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, creamed celery, noodles, pies, doughnuts, ice cream and beverages are just a few of the delicious foods that will be offered. The price is $20 for adults and $12 for ages 6-12. Younger kiddos can eat for free. The meal is available for sit down dining in the fire company's banquet hall or by take-outs. Call 570-725-3017 for info.
COUNTRY JAM
The Back Porch String Band will hold their monthly Country Jam at the Howard fire hall on the fourth Sunday afternoon of each month through November. Country Jam is free and runs from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26. If you play an instrument, bring it along and join in the jam sessions, or you're welcome to sit back, relax and enjoy the toe tappin', hand clappin' tunes. Bring a snack to share and a few dollars to drop into the hat to benefit the Howard Fire Company.
SALSA DANCE
The Centre Ballroom dance will be held on Sunday, Feb. 9, from 2-5 p.m., at Lambert Hall in Bellefonte. The dance starts with a Salsa lesson, followed by dancing and featuring a showcase dance. Cost is $10/person and we ask that you bring a snack to share. Call Rod at 717-543-8348 for more info.
HOLY MOMENTS
Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church is again starting their Holy Moments in History series and the public is invited. Mike Palischak, a well-known (retired) history teacher will be enlightening folks on important historical figures that influenced our country in a positive and Godly way.
The first man of interest in the series that begins on Wednesday, Feb. 5, will be William Penn. In case you didn't already know, William Penn was an English Quaker who founded Pennsylvania. Penn was a strong believer in religious freedom.
The program starts at 10 a.m. and everyone is invited to the comfortable church sanctuary. Each program lasts about 45 minutes or so. Whether you're just wanting to learn more about historical individuals or a dedicated history buff, you won't want to miss the four monthly topics in this series that will be held the first Wednesday of each month from February through May.
Palischak welcomes questions and input into each of his chosen topics in the open forums.
The program will take place at the Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, 111 Main Street, Mill Hall. The church is handicap accessible with lots of free parking in our parking lot behind the church.
CEMETERY MEETING
Hublersburg Cemetery's Annual Meeting will be on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 10 a.m. at the Walker Township Building. All lot owners and those interested in the well being of the cemetery are encouraged to attend. Call Chuck at 814-383-4092 for more information.
FCC EVENTS
The Friendship Community Center in Beech Creek will be holding a Small Business Vendor event on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you have a small business and would like to participate, the event is being sponsored by Erica Herr who can be contacted at 570-220-3366 or by email to mamaherr823@gmail.com.
FCC is planning to hold a Spring Bazaar on April 4-5. If you'd like to rent a table contact Pam at 570-295-9592 soon to arrange it. The kitchen will be open during the bazaar.
LIGHT OF THE WORLD
Light of the World Clothing Bank at St. John's United Church of Christ will be open on Friday, Feb. 7, from 2:30-5 p.m., and on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon. The church offers clothing in all sizes ranging from infants to adults, shoes, purses, bedding items, afghans and more. Everything is free, or you can give a monetary donation if you're able to help the church restock more items to be given away.
Check the church website at www.bellefonteucc.com for more info or weather cancellations.
HOWARD CHURCH
Howard United Methodist Church will host the Penn State Trombones this Sunday, Jan. 26, during the 9 a.m. service. The Penn State students will also be at the church to play on Feb. 16.
The church will have their next food bank distribution on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 5 p.m. Those seeking food bank aid may line up after 4 p.m., being careful not to block driveways or streets in town. For more info on food aid at the church call Patti at 814-625-2182.
Howard United Methodist Church will have their next monthly soup sale and luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the church fellowship hall. A bowl of soup, roll, piece of pie or cake and a drink is available for $8. Take-out quarts of soup in freezable containers can also be pre-ordered to pick up at the soup sale by calling Patti at 814-625-2182.
LIONS NEWS
Howard Area Lions Food Distribution will be on Monday, Feb. 3, from noon to 3 p.m. at the former Beech Creek Elementary School. Bring your sturdy boxes back for future food bank distributions.
The Lions will have their dinner meeting at the FCC in Beech Creek on Feb. 4 at 6:30 p.m. The monthly business meeting will be held on Feb. 18 at the Yearick Center at 6:30 p.m. All Lions are encouraged to attend the monthly meetings to give input on decisions.
On Feb. 5, the Lions will be holding a blood drive at the Yearick Center in Howard from 1:30-6 p.m.
The Lions will host their annual Sweetheart Dinner at the Howard fire hall on Saturday, Feb. 15. The free meal will be served at noon. All those 60 and older are invited to attend.
Lions Bingo will be held on Thursday, Feb. 13 and Feb. 27, at the Beech Creek Fire Company's social hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m.
Milesburg Lions Club holds a weekly Bingo every Thursday night at the Milesburg Community Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. and Bingo starts at 6:45 p.m.
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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.