STATE COLLEGE — For many years, Twilight Dinners have been a signature fundraiser for Centre Safe, bringing together community members for a shared, ticketed meal, with proceeds from the event benefiting Centre Safe.

This year, Centre Safe hopes to raise $20,000 from the events. Dinners are hosted by community members, and format, as well as theme, is up to individual hosts. Dinners can be private, with hosts choosing their attendees; open to the public; or a combination of both. They can also be held in private homes or in public spaces around Happy Valley — as is the case with the May 21 Twilight Dinner at the renovated Penn State Field Hockey Complex.

All proceeds from the Twilight Dinners — tickets are $125 per person — go toward Centre Safe’s costs in assisting victims and survivors of sexual and relationship violence, providing them with shelter, legal support, outreach and education programs, and, in general, a community safety net.

In fiscal year 23-24, Centre Safe served nearly 900 domestic violence clients, as well as 270 sexual assault victims and survivors and another 200 or so individuals and families seeking emergency shelter and housing.

“Our goal is to provide optimal services for all,” said Jennifer Pencek, executive director of Centre Safe. “The dinners provide amazing nights of culinary delights and also strengthen connections between Centre Safe and community members. Whether people purchase tickets to one dinner or more — or donate to the Twilight Dinners Fund — every dollar raised goes directly to support victims and survivors and provides critical services across Centre County.”

Details on the remaining public Twilight Dinners are listed below. Purchase Twilight Dinner tickets at www.centresafe.org/twilight-dinners, or by calling the Centre Safe office at 814-238-7066. You can also call the Centre Safe office to inquire about hosting an upcoming Twilight Dinner event. If you are unable to attend the dinners but want to contribute, you may donate to the Twilight Dinner Fund using the same ticket purchase link.

Field of Dreams with

Char Morett Curtiss

and Sharon Herlocher

Wednesday, May 21, from 6-8 p.m.

Penn State Field Hockey Complex (Curtin Road, University Park, Pa.)

Join legendary Penn State field hockey coach Char Morett Curtiss and State College Field Hockey Coach Sharon Herlocher for an amazing Twilight Dinner at the newly renovated and expanded Penn State Field Hockey Complex. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be featured. Morett-Curtiss retired from her position leading the Nittany Lions field hockey after her 39th season as a collegiate head coach. Herlocher has an impressive coaching resume with State College, Penn State, Boston University and club field hockey. She also co-owns Herlocher Foods and Ottis Properties. Morett Curtiss and Herlocher invite you to enjoy the views from the stadium and the comradery among friends as we celebrate all Penn State and Happy Valley has to offer.

Pine Grove Hall Dinner

Sunday, June 1, at 6 p.m.

June Bloom, State College

Hosted by Laura and Sean Shadle

Join Laura Shadle, Sean Shadle and friends for a charming summer evening of flowery cocktails and delicious cuisine at the Pine Grove Hall on June 1. The “June Bloom” dinner benefits Centre Safe and honors their work to support victims and empower survivors. Make your reservation for the June Bloom Twilight Dinner today!

For more information about Centre Safe, contact Executive Director Jennifer Pencek at 814-238-7066 or jpencek@centresafe.org. Learn more at www.centresafe.org.